Advanced Clog Removal
Expert Drain Cleaning Services in Metro Atlanta
A slow drain isn’t just an annoyance—it’s often the first warning sign of a major plumbing backup. At A&G Plumbing, we don’t just poke a hole in the clog; we completely clear the pipe so your home’s plumbing flows freely again.
Common Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning
Chemical drain cleaners from the hardware store are highly corrosive—they eat away at your pipes and rarely solve the root cause of a deep clog. Call our Metro Atlanta team if you experience:
- Standing Water: Water pooling around your feet in the shower or refusing to drain in the kitchen sink.
- Foul Odors: A persistent smell of rotting food from the kitchen sink or a sewage smell from the bathroom drain.
- Frequent Clogs: If you’re plunging the same toilet multiple times a week, the blockage is further down the line.
- Gurgling Sounds: If using the washing machine causes the toilet to gurgle, you have a venting or main line issue.
Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning
Chemical drain cleaners often do more harm than good. Call the professionals if you experience:
- Slow Drains: Water pools in the sink or tub and drains at a sluggish pace.
- Foul Odors: A persistent smell of rotting food or sewage coming from your drains.
- Frequent Clogs: If you’re plunging the same toilet multiple times a week, the blockage is further down the line.
- Gurgling Sounds: If using the washing machine causes the toilet to gurgle, you have a venting or main line issue.
How We Clear the Toughest Clogs
Different clogs require different tools. For hair and soap scum in a bathroom sink, our professional-grade augers (snakes) can quickly extract the blockage without damaging your P-trap.
For kitchen drains choked with hardened grease, or main sewer lines plagued by invasive tree roots, we utilize high-pressure hydro-jetting. This process scours the inside walls of your pipes with highly pressurized water, restoring them to a “like-new” condition. We always verify our work using HD sewer camera inspections so you can see exactly what was removed.
Why Choose A&G Plumbing for Drain Cleaning?
- No Chemical Damage: We use physical and hydro tools to protect your pipes.
- Reliable Service: Clogs don’t wait, and neither do we.
- Camera Verification: We show you the cleared pipe on video.
- Clean Workspace: We use shoe covers and mats, leaving your home spotless.
- Upfront Pricing: You approve the exact cost before we start clearing the drain.
Drain Cleaning FAQs for Atlanta Residents
Are liquid drain cleaners safe to use?
No! Plumbers strongly recommend against using chemical drain cleaners (like Drano or Liquid Plumr). These chemicals rely on extreme heat reactions to dissolve hair and grease. This severe heat easily melts and deforms modern PVC pipes and rapidly corrodes older cast-iron and galvanized steel pipes, turning a cheap clog into an expensive repiping project.
What is Hydro-Jetting and when is it necessary?
While a standard drain snake punches a hole through a clog to restore flow, hydro-jetting uses 4,000 PSI of water pressure to completely scour the interior walls of the pipe, cutting through heavy grease buildup, scale, and invasive tree roots. Jetting restores the pipe to its original diameter and is highly recommended for main sewer lines and commercial kitchens.
How can I prevent my kitchen sink from clogging up?
The best defense is what you put down the drain. Never pour hot grease, oil, or fat down the sink, even if you run hot water. Avoid dumping fibrous foods (like potato peels, celery, or coffee grounds) into the garbage disposal. Finally, flush your sink drain monthly with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar followed by boiling water to naturally break down minor soap and grease deposits.