Disposal backing up into the sink
Rice, pasta, peels and coffee grounds pack the drain below the disposal. We clear the line and explain what to keep out of it.
Serving Aurora & nearby Batavia, Warrenville
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Aurora, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Aurora cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving Aurora ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Aurora
A plunger moves water; it doesn't remove a grease plug. Our crews in Aurora open the line at the trap or a cleanout, cable or jet it clean and run hot water through to make sure it flows freely.
Home remedies made no difference
If you've tried plunging, baking soda and hot water and the sink is still slow, the clog is beyond what they can reach.
Both sides of the double sink clogged
When one side fills while you drain the other, the blockage is downstream of the tee. Clearing the trap alone won't fix it.
Grease buildup in the line
Cooking grease is the main cause of kitchen clogs. It goes down liquid and hardens in the line a few feet later.
Water coming up in the basement
Kitchen water showing up in a basement drain or tub means a blockage further down the system. That calls for cleaning the main.
Clogged past the P-trap
Once the trap is ruled out, the clog sits in the pipe you can't see. That is where our equipment does the work.
Drain cleaner didn't work
Caustic cleaners can attack old pipe and fittings and don't remove the grease along the pipe walls. A cable or jetter does.
Gurgling and bad smell
A sour or sewer smell from the sink and a gurgle at the end of draining point to buildup or a venting problem. We check both.
Our cleaning checklist
- Diagnose the clogA quick check of the sink, the dishwasher and nearby fixtures to locate the clog.
- Protect the kitchenDrop cloths, buckets and towels around the sink base before we open anything.
- Open the lineWe remove the trap or open a cleanout to get the cable into the line.
- Cable the drainMechanical cleaning with a motorized auger sized for kitchen pipe.
- Camera inspectionA camera run through the line to see buildup, sags or damaged pipe.
- Trap and connections resetTrap reinstalled with new washers if needed and every joint checked.
- Flow testWe fill and drain the sink to make sure it empties at full speed.
Methods we use
Hydro-jetterJetting removes buildup instead of punching through it, when the pipe can take the pressure.
Drum machineA motorized cable machine with interchangeable cutters for grease and buildup deeper in the line.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
Hand augerThe light tool for blockages near the sink.
Drain cameraVideo that tells us whether the pipe is clogged, sagging or damaged.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning before and after — Aurora homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Aurora
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Palace Street. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a kitchen drain that kept clogging. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant protect the kitchen, cable the drain, plus camera inspection.
Before
AfterA Batavia 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: both sides of the sink backing up. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant open the line, camera inspection, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Batavia →
Before
AfterNaperville kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen drain cleaning
This one is a 1980s two-story near Highlands. Before: white double sink. The main complaint was both sides of the sink backing up. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant protect the kitchen, open the line, plus trap and connections reset.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Naperville →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Aurora
What changed: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Aurora →
Before
AfterAn Aurora two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Aurora →Cleaning day
- Tell us the symptomsDescribe what's backing up and anything you've already tried.
- Locate and open the lineDiagnosis on site, then the drain is opened at the best point.
- Clear the drainCable or jetting until water flows at full speed.
- Test and explainFlow test with the sink, disposal and dishwasher, and what to avoid going forward.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Aurora homeowners
Is a recurring kitchen clog a main-line issue?
Not always. If only the kitchen sink backs up, the problem is usually the kitchen branch. If other fixtures act up too, it's likely the main.
Snaking or hydro-jetting?
Cabling clears most kitchen clogs. Jetting cleans the whole pipe wall and suits heavy grease, but only in pipe that is in good shape.
How do I keep my kitchen drain from clogging?
Keep grease, coffee grounds, rice and pasta out of the sink, use a strainer and run hot water after the disposal.
Do you also repair drain pipes?
Yes, damaged sections can be replaced after the line is cleaned and inspected.
Is professional drain cleaning worth it?
When plunging and home remedies don't work, a cable or jetter clears what they can't reach.
Does drain cleaning need a Aurora building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora, phone (630) 256-3130. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Aurora plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for drain cleaning?
Interior plumbing work requires a permit. The City pages do not state plumber licensing rules (Illinois state license applies). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Aurora?
It depends on the scope. Aurora's rule in short: Interior remodels, structural changes and interior plumbing always need a permit; electrical/mechanical may. We handle the permit when one is needed with Division of Building and Permits, City of Aurora.
Do you work in my part of Aurora?
Yes. Our crews work across Aurora, including Near Eastside, Tanner, Riddle Highlands, Palace Street — ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503 — and nearby Batavia, Warrenville, Naperville.
Working in Aurora
- A lot of Aurora kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Aurora homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Near EastsideTannerRiddle HighlandsPalace StreetWest SideFar East Side
ZIP 60506ZIP 60502ZIP 60505ZIP 60504ZIP 60503
Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Aurora
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Kitchen Faucet InstallationFaucet swaps and new pull-down faucets.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.