Both sides of the double sink clogged
Both basins backing up together tells us the clog is in the shared line. We go in at the wall and clean toward the stack.
Serving Batavia & nearby Geneva, St. Charles
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Batavia, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Batavia cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Crews working in Batavia ZIP 60510, 60539
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
Kitchen clogs we clear in Batavia
A plunger moves water; it doesn't remove a grease plug. Our crews in Batavia 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.
Clog that keeps coming back
A kitchen drain that clogs every few months has a cause: heavy grease, a sagging pipe, narrowed old pipe or a line that was only poked through. A camera shows which.
Disposal backing up into the sink
When the disposal runs and water comes up the other bowl, the line below is clogged. Food waste piles up where the pipe narrows.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
The dishwasher drains into the sink line. When that line clogs, dirty water stays in the dishwasher or shows up in the sink.
Clogged past the P-trap
You cleaned the trap and it's empty, yet the sink still won't drain. The clog is in the horizontal line in the wall, which takes a cable to reach.
Water standing in the sink
A sink full of gray water means the drain is close to fully blocked. We open the line and clear it to the full pipe diameter.
Home remedies made no difference
Plungers and home mixtures work on light blockages near the drain. Buildup deep in the line needs mechanical cleaning.
Drain cleaner didn't work
Chemical drain cleaners rarely dissolve a grease plug in a kitchen line. They sit in the pipe, can damage old metal drains and make the job hazardous for whoever opens the trap next.
What we clean
- 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.
- 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 resetWe put the drain back together and confirm it doesn't leak.
- Flow testHot water run through both bowls, the disposal and the dishwasher.
- Cleanup and adviceWe tidy up and tell you how to keep the line clear.
Products and methods
Hydro-jetterHigh-pressure water that cleans the full pipe wall; best for heavy grease in sound pipe.
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.
Hand augerThe light tool for blockages near the sink.
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning before and after — Batavia homes
Before
AfterBatavia kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen drain cleaning
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Batavia. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was a double sink that kept clogging. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. Work included protect the kitchen, camera inspection, plus flow test.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Geneva
A 1990s two-story colonial near Mill Creek, a typical kitchen for Geneva. 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. The job covered protect the kitchen, flow test, plus cleanup and advice.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Geneva →
Before
AfterA St. Charles 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in St. Charles. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: a double sink that kept clogging. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant water jetting when suitable, trap and connections reset, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in St. Charles →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Batavia
What changed: cabinets in pale sage with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Batavia →
Before
AfterA Batavia 1980s two-story: before and after
The same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Batavia →How the visit goes
- Tell us the symptomsDescribe what's backing up and anything you've already tried.
- Locate and open the lineWe find the clog and access it at the trap or a cleanout.
- Clear the drainCable or jetting until water flows at full speed.
- Test and explainWe show you the result and how to keep grease out of the line.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Batavia homeowners
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.
Why are both sides of my sink clogged?
It means the clog is downstream of the trap. Cabling the wall line clears it.
Can a clogged drain damage my pipes?
A clog itself rarely does, but chemicals, pressure from forcing it and standing water at old joints can.
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.
Why do plumbers say not to use drain cleaner?
They sit in a blocked line, can harm older metal pipe and splash caustic water when someone opens the trap.
Does drain cleaning need a Batavia building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division, phone 630-454-2700. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Batavia plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for drain cleaning?
City adopts the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code; projects installing new plumbing require a Residential Plumbing Review Sheet. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Batavia?
It depends on the scope. Batavia's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction; a Residential Alteration handout is available. We handle the permit when one is needed with City of Batavia Community & Economic Development - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Batavia?
Yes. Our crews work across Batavia — ZIP 60510, 60539 — and nearby Geneva, St. Charles, West Chicago.
Working in Batavia
- A lot of Batavia kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Batavia homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Downtown Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Batavia
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.