Why Does My Sewer Need To Be Snaked Frequently?
A back-up of your sewer system can be a costly and damaging event. Knowing the signs of a clogged drain line or sewer system can help you avoid having to go through such a mess. A clogged sewer line will usually offer clues before it backs up completely. The most common signs of a clogged line are sounds that come from drains and toilets, water backing up or pooling around the drains or toilets, and the smell of raw sewage coming from your drains. If you have an older home or several trees on your property, routine maintenance of your drain system may be the best way to keep your pipes running smoothly.
Most clogs can be cleared quickly. A Drain King professional will typically run a cable, also known as a drain auger or snake, through the line to clear the clog. Clogs can occur in the main sewer line or in one of the smaller secondary lines. If the clog is in the main line, it will impact all the plumbing inside your home, and any water you run will create a backup. If it is a secondary line, problems would most likely be isolated to that area.
Clearing your lines with a snake or drain auger will unclog your system, but if the lines are still draining slowly it may be time to have them cleaned. A high-pressure water jet is used to remove all the residue that builds up in your lines, including grease, mineral deposits, hair, food, and other blockages.
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What Are Some Ways Drain King Professionals Can Help With Grease Control?
A grease trap is a necessity in any commercial kitchen, large or small. Typically, smaller kitchens will have a grease trap inside, while larger facilities house them outside. Grease traps slow the flow of water coming from drains, giving the grease time to cool. This cooling causes the grease to coagulate and float to the top, while heavier solids fall to the bottom of the trap. The remaining water is free to pass through into the city sewer lines.
Proper maintenance is crucial to effective grease trap operation and to keeping your business running and up to city code. Drain king’s professional plumbers should be contracted to maintain grease traps before any problems occur. If the levels of collected fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and solids are not monitored, problems such as drain-line blockages, backups, or foul odors can occur. This can lead to too much FOG being deposited into city sewer lines. This city code violation could result in a fine for the business, as well as necessitate an emergency call to a professional plumber to clean out the grease trap and pump the lines.
Our plumbers will keep records of when maintenance procedures are done, such as pump outs, cleanouts, or when bacteria is added. Having a professional care for your grease trap gives you piece of mind. Drain King offers frequent-customer plans or preferred-customer programs that provide you emergency services and routine scheduled maintenance.
Sewer Line Inspection
When it comes to sewer line inspection, we keep up on all of the latest technologies. Drain King Inc can help you find your sewer problem quickly! In the past, if you had a problem with your sewer, the cause was identified and corrected through a lot of expensive, messy, guesswork and large-scale yard excavation. There was no way to tell, with any certainty, where the sewer line failure occurred. So they would have to start cutting away sections of sewer pipe to pinpoint the trouble areas. Sometimes they made good guesses and the problem was easily fixed, and other times the yard became a nightmare of trenches, tracks and mounds of dirt unearthed leaving YOU to re-sod almost everything! This approach was both inefficient and costly.
Fortunately for today's home or business owner, sewer disruptions are now much faster, easier, and less expensive to diagnose and correct. Our Drain King professionals utilize state-of-the-art equipment that allows us to locate and inspect sewer and drain lines without having to dig up your entire yard. We use high definition cameras to give us detailed information about the condition of sewer pipes and where the obstacle (or obstacles) are located. We can map the location and depth of your sewer line to prevent accidental damage when digging for landscape or construction purposes.
Here's how sewer line inspection works: Our high-tech miniature cameras are mounted to the end of a fiber-optic cable, which is then pushed into a sewer line. The camera is controlled by a
certified Drain King technician, who can change its speed, direction, and angle of inspection. A digital recording is made of the camera's progression through the sewer pipes, which shows our expert what sort of impediment is interfering with the sewer line. (SIDE NOTE: We actually retrieved a diamond wedding ring for one of our clients!) We can detect whether roots have grown into the sewer line, identify a buildup of food or kitchen grease in the pipe, identify foreign objects that have been flushed down the toilet, and check for natural deterioration of sewer and water lines. The obstacle can be removed or the sewer line can be repaired at the exact spot it is impaired, without having to dig up large areas of your yard.
Our sewer line inspection services employ similar techniques with a transmitter and a hand-held receiver. We can push a transmitter through a sewer line as narrow as 1 1/2 inches, and locate it with an above-ground receiver. This gives us the exact depth and location of your sewer pipes, as well as the direction they run. Having this information is critical in the early planning stages of landscaping or remodeling. Without knowing exactly where your sewer pipes are located, you run the risk of unintentionally damaging them or unnecessarily tunneling through your yard to find them.
Whether you're dealing with a sewer line emergency or planning a home renovation, let the experts at Drain King locate your sewer lines efficiently and accurately with our leading-edge Sewer Line Inspection services.
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When disaster strikes, we're here to help! With our prompt same-day services, we handle all your commercial and residential sewer needs. Whether you're dealing with a flooded basement, wet carpet, or any other urgent sewer issue, just remember: If you have an emergency, call the King!
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Commercial and residential sewer line televising and locating services, water jetting services, hot water jetting services, grease trap pumping services, grease trap repair, sump pump installation. Same day services.
- Emergency Sewer Cleaning
Emergency sewer cleaning is a critical service required to address sudden blockages, backups, or overflows in sewer lines that can pose health hazards and property damage. Professional technicians use specialized equipment like hydro jets, augers, and cameras to quickly clear obstructions, remove debris, and restore proper flow. Immediate response is essential to prevent sewage exposure, foul odors, and potential structural issues. Whether caused by tree roots, grease buildup, or broken pipes, emergency sewer cleaning ensures safe and efficient drainage, protecting both residential and commercial properties from costly and unsanitary conditions. - Sewer Line Televising & Locating
Sewer line televising is a modern inspection method that uses a high-resolution camera mounted on a flexible rod or robotic crawler to visually assess the condition of underground pipes. This non-invasive technique allows professionals to identify blockages, cracks, leaks, root intrusions, and other structural issues without excavation. The live or recorded footage provides detailed insights, enabling targeted repairs and preventive maintenance. Sewer televising is cost-effective, efficient, and essential for diagnosing problems in residential, commercial, and municipal sewer systems, ensuring long-term functionality and compliance with regulations. - Water Jetting Services
A high-pressure cleaning technique that uses a combination of water and specialized nozzles to remove stubborn debris, grease, and blockages from pipes, drains, and industrial equipment. Unlike traditional methods, wet jetting delivers a powerful, focused stream of water that can cut through buildup while minimizing damage to surfaces. It is commonly used in plumbing, municipal maintenance, and industrial cleaning due to its efficiency and environmental benefits, as it often requires fewer chemicals. The method is particularly effective for clearing grease, scale, and tree roots from pipelines, ensuring long-term flow restoration.
Don’t let sewer problems disrupt your life—trust the experts at Drain King Inc. for fast, reliable solutions.
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