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.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Bartlett, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Bartlett cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Crews working in Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
Kitchen clogs we clear in Bartlett
Kitchen clogs are mostly grease, food and soap that build up in the line beyond the trap. In Bartlett we clear them with a drain cable or, when the pipe can take it, a water jetter, and tell you what we found so the clog doesn't keep coming back.
Clog that keeps coming back
When the same sink backs up again and again, we inspect the line with a camera and fix the reason, not just the symptom.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
If the sink fills with dishwasher water, the shared drain is restricted. Cleaning it usually fixes both.
Disposal backing up into the sink
A disposal grinds food but doesn't make it disappear. If the drain is half full of grease, the ground food stops there.
Grease buildup in the line
Grease layers build inside the pipe for years before the sink slows. Cleaning removes the buildup, not just a hole through it.
Gurgling and bad smell
Noise and odor from the drain usually come before a full clog. Cleaning early is quicker than clearing a blockage later.
Water coming up in the basement
When several fixtures act up together, the problem is shared pipe. We tell you whether it's the kitchen line or the main sewer.
Drain cleaner didn't work
If you poured in a liquid cleaner and the sink is still full, tell us before we open the trap. We clear the line mechanically.
What the cleaning covers
- Diagnose the clogA quick check of the sink, the dishwasher and nearby fixtures to locate the clog.
- 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.
- Water jetting when suitableJetting for heavy grease or recurring clogs, used only on pipe in good condition.
- Camera inspectionVideo inspection when a clog keeps coming back or the pipe looks suspect.
- 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.
How we clean different surfaces
Hand augerThe light tool for blockages near the sink.
Hydro-jetterJetting removes buildup instead of punching through it, when the pipe can take the pressure.
Enzyme maintenance productsGentle products for regular maintenance, safe for pipes, after the line is clean.
Drum machineA motorized cable machine with interchangeable cutters for grease and buildup deeper in the line.
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning before and after — Bartlett homes
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1990s two-story colonial, Bartlett
A 1990s two-story colonial in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: drain cleaner that didn't work. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered open the line, camera inspection, plus flow test.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Hanover Park
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Ontarioville. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: both sides of the sink backing up. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered camera inspection, trap and connections reset, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: a double sink that kept clogging. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered diagnose the clog, open the line, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen remodeling
Cabinets in warm taupe with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light beige 18x18 porcelain tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bartlett →
Before
AfterA Bartlett 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Bartlett →From walk-through to done
- Tell us the symptomsWhich sink, how slow, whether the dishwasher or other drains are affected.
- 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 Bartlett homeowners
Can a clogged drain damage my pipes?
Usually the damage comes from the fixes: harsh chemicals or forcing a clog in fragile pipe.
How do I keep my kitchen drain from clogging?
Wipe greasy pans into the trash, scrape plates and don't rely on the disposal for everything.
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.
Is professional drain cleaning worth it?
Yes, especially if the clog is in the wall line or keeps returning. We also find out why it happened.
Is a recurring kitchen clog a main-line issue?
It can be. We check which fixtures are affected to tell a branch clog from a main-line blockage.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.