Do you suspect a blockage in your drain or sewer? Over time, buildups can happen in your plumbing, causing backups. If you have trees on your property, sometimes it’s possible for the tree roots to infiltrate your sewer line. Trees will often seek out underground reservoirs of water—sewers being a primary source. If you are not sure what is causing the clogged drain sewer issue, a sewer video pipe inspection can help locate the problem area.

Signs your sewer line is clogged include:

  • Hearing gurgling sounds coming from the drains and toilets
  • Noticing water not draining properly and backing up
  • Smelling raw sewage emanating from the drains

You probably don’t give that much consideration to your home’s drains (or the sewer line) until something goes wrong with them. With the help of experienced plumbers with the right tools and training, you can eliminate most troubles long before they start by scheduling a professional drain and sewer cleaning. When you make drain cleaning a regular service, you’ll reduce the number of emergencies and annoyances you’ll encounter each year. Regular drain sewer cleaning will also help your drain pipes and sewer line last longer.

At Allstar Plumbing we make use of various drain openers when it comes to any kind of drain or sewer line cleaning. The proper equipment for clearing a sewer drain is either a sewer cleaning machine with a full-sized blade, or in some cases, a hydro-jetter.  A full-sized blade will not only do the best job of cleaning the line, but it will get caught on major offsets, breakages, and other problems that can be very serious, giving the plumber a heads’ up. The hydro-jetter blasts out streams of high–pressure water through a hose and nozzle inserted down into the drains. The nozzle sends the spray in all directions, providing a thorough scouring of the drainpipe walls. Only professionals can safely provide hydro–jetting services, but you’ll be amazed with the cleaning results.

We have the expertise to make sure your sewer lines are clean and clear. If you notice any of the following symptoms in your home or commercial building, be sure to call Allstar Plumbing in San Jose as soon as possible.