Clog Removal

Advanced Techniques That Can Bust Through Any Blockage

If a clog is deep within your home's plumbing, a plunger or or even a snake might not be enough to get the job done. That's why we also employ advanced tools that can handle almost anything.

Hydro Jetting

Hydro jetting is a safe and environmentally-friendly way to clear pipes. It uses a specialized hose that sprays a high pressure stream of water in a 360 degree pattern to blast away greasy buildup and clogs inside your pipes. Hydro jetting is not recommended for homes with older pipes because the older plumbing lines may not be able to hold up to the pressure. Not sure about your pipes? Don’t worry - we'll check on them beforehand.

Vacuum Pumping

Vacuum pumping is done with a powerful suction vacuum attached to a commercial work truck that clears out clogs in hard-to-reach areas. It is able to clear pipes of buildup that can occur over time, including debris, leaves, sediment and household waste. This method can be used in combination with hydro jetting in order to break up and clear large, deep clogs or other obstructions in your pipes.

What Are The Signs I Have A Major Clog?

Though most of your plumbing is hidden throughout your home, there are still some signs that will let you know something isn't right. Here are some things to watch for:

• Multiple Fixture Backups - When several fixtures in your home start acting up simultaneously, we immediately suspect a problem in your main line rather than individual drains. You might notice your downstairs toilet gurgling when you run the shower, or your basement sink backing up when you use the washing machine. These synchronized issues indicate a blockage somewhere in your home's main waste lines. We've helped countless Pittsburgh homeowners who were puzzled by seemingly unrelated fixtures misbehaving at once. This happens because water follows the path of least resistance when it can't proceed down the main line, often coming up through the lowest fixtures in your home.
• Sewer Gas Odors In Your Home - When multiple rooms in your house suddenly develop a persistent rotten egg or sewage smell, we know it's likely more than just a simple drain clog. Major blockages in your main sewer line can prevent proper venting of sewer gases, allowing these unpleasant odors to back up into your living spaces through various drains. We find this particularly common in Pittsburgh's older homes where vent stacks might already be compromised by age. These smells aren't just unpleasant—they can contain methane and hydrogen sulfide, which present health risks at high concentrations. When a smell persists despite cleaning individual drains, it's time to investigate your main lines.
• Recurring Backups Despite Clearing Individual Drains - When you've tried plunging, snaking, or even had individual drains professionally cleaned, but the problems keep returning, we recognize this as a classic sign of a mainline issue. Many Pittsburgh families tell us about their frustration with repeatedly clearing bathroom or kitchen drains only to have the problem resurface days later. This happens because you're treating the symptom, not the cause. Water flowing from cleared drains eventually hits the main blockage further down the line, creating the same backup scenario all over again. This cycle of temporary fixes indicates it's time to inspect deeper in your plumbing system.
• Basement Drain Overflows - We pay special attention when Pittsburgh homeowners report water backing up through their basement floor drains. As the lowest drains in most homes, basement drains are often the first place where major line clogs make themselves known. When wastewater can't exit your home properly due to a significant blockage, it seeks the lowest possible exit point. Unfortunately, this often means dirty water coming up through basement drains, creating potential for serious property damage and health hazards. This particularly affects homes in Pittsburgh's hilly neighborhoods, where gravity plays an even bigger role in your plumbing system's functionality.