Clog Removal and Blockage Solutions
Because your drain and sewage lines are out of sight, it’s easy not to think about them. But out of sight is not out of mind when water and waste start to back up. The results can include standing water, floods, bad smells, and mold. The right solution depends on the nature and location of the problem. Tackling a buildup of soap, hair, and grease is different than fixing a cracked pipe or one filled with tree roots.
At High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, we can provide the following solutions:
- Video Camera Inspections: A drain camera inspection gives our technicians a direct look at what’s blocking a pipe. Is it soft, loose material or a solid obstruction? They can also find leaks, cracked pipes, broken seals, corrosion, root infiltration, and other problems.
- Plumbing Snakes: A drain auger can extend a long distance into the pipe to either pull out a clog or break it up. Some plumbing snakes are electrical instead of manual to provide more power for clearing deep, stubborn clogs.
- Hydro Jetting: We also provide hydro jetting in Denver to clear drains with high-pressure streams of water. It can remove any type of build-up, including hair, grease, lime scale, and tree roots, and is much safer than using chemical drain cleaners.
Hydro Jetting for Stubborn Drain and Sewer Clogs
While drain snakes can go only so far, high-pressure water jets can reach deep into your drain and sewer lines. Hydro jetting uses no hazardous chemicals. It clears any material and cleans off the interior surfaces of pipes. The process can be used to address immediate problems or as maintenance to prevent future clogs.
The more drains in your home that are affected, generally, the deeper the problem. Before starting hydro jetting in a Denver home, we first do a camera inspection to see where the clog is and what it’s made of, and if the pipe is in good enough condition to withstand the pressure. If so, a specialized nozzle, which is attached via a long hose to a pressure washing machine, is inserted into the line.
Once the jetting pump is turned on, water is forced through the nozzle and blasts through any blockages, flushing them out through your plumbing system and into the sewer line. The nozzle also has smaller side jets. These wash debris and scale off pipe walls, so there’s less material for debris to stick to, preventing future clogs.
Sewer Line Cleaning and Inspection Services
Multiple slow drains in your home, unpleasant odors, gurgling toilets, and other strange signs can mean a clog or other problem is affecting the sewer line. Cleaning a sewer pipe is simpler than you might think. Our Denver sewer cleaning professionals can reach it via an access point, called a cleanout, in your basement or outside your home.
High-resolution fiber-optic cameras enable us to see obstructions that would otherwise be hard to notice. We can therefore perform a thorough inspection without digging up an ounce of dirt. A sewer line inspection is a good idea every couple of years, as it can help spot problems before they turn into major hassles.
Consider a sewer line inspection in Denver sooner if:
- Multiple drains clog up in your home.
- Clogs are recurring and frequent.
- Raw sewage backs up into the toilet, tub, and other drains.
- You hear gurgling sounds from pipes.
- Water pools around your basement floor drain.
- Water backs up the drains when you wash dishes or clothes.
- Sewer odors fill your home.
Emergency Drain Service for Backups and Overflows
High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric is available 24/7. A drain failure is not only gross and stinky. It is a dangerous situation that must be resolved quickly. Every minute counts because an overflow can lead to a flood and water damage to floors, furnishings, and the structure of your home.
A backup can occur for many reasons. The cause can only be tracked down using professional tools, equipment, and expertise, all of which you get when hiring us for emergency drain cleaning in Denver!
Main Line Clearing for Denver Homes
The main line connects all the branch drainage pipes to the municipal sewer system. All the water that empties from toilets, showers, and sinks flows through it. This also means a wide range of materials can cause it to become clogged. If you have multiple slow or backed-up drains, the problem is likely in this pipe, which is often below your home or the ground nearby. Clearing it out can be a challenge unless you hire a professional Denver drain service.