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.
Serving Downers Grove & nearby Lisle, Woodridge
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Downers Grove, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Downers Grove cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving Downers Grove ZIP 60515, 60516
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Downers Grove
A plunger moves water; it doesn't remove a grease plug. Our crews in Downers Grove 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.
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.
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.
Grease buildup in the line
Fat and oil poured down the sink cool and stick to the pipe walls, catching food and soap until the drain closes up. We scrape or jet it out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our cleaning checklist
- Diagnose the clogA quick check of the sink, the dishwasher and nearby fixtures to locate the clog.
- Cable the drainA drain cable with a cutter head clears grease and food through the branch line.
- Water jetting when suitableHigh-pressure water scours grease from pipe walls in lines sound enough to take it.
- 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 testHot water run through both bowls, the disposal and the dishwasher.
- Cleanup and adviceArea cleaned and a short explanation of what caused the clog.
Methods we use
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.
Hand augerThe light tool for blockages near the sink.
Drum machinePowered cabling that reaches the branch line and cuts through packed grease.
Drain cameraVideo that tells us whether the pipe is clogged, sagging or damaged.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning before and after — Downers Grove homes
Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen drain cleaning
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Downers Grove. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: a sink full of standing water. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant camera inspection, flow test, plus cleanup and advice.
Before
AfterA Lisle two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: both sides of the sink backing up. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered water jetting when suitable, trap and connections reset, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Lisle →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Oak Brook
The site: a 1980s two-story in Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was a double sink that kept clogging. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered cable the drain, water jetting when suitable, plus cleanup and advice.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterDowners Grove kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterA Downers Grove 1950s ranch: before and after
The same doors sprayed in pale sage, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Downers Grove →How the visit goes
- Tell us the symptomsWhich sink, how slow, whether the dishwasher or other drains are affected.
- Locate and open the lineWe find the clog and access it at the trap or a cleanout.
- Clear the drainWe clean the line, not just a hole through the clog.
- Test and explainFlow test with the sink, disposal and dishwasher, and what to avoid going forward.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Downers Grove homeowners
Do you use a camera?
Yes, when it helps to see the pipe: repeated clogs, odd noises or older drains.
Do you also repair drain pipes?
We do. Pipe repairs are plumbing work done by licensed plumbers on our team.
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.
Why do plumbers say not to use drain cleaner?
Because they usually don't work on kitchen grease and can cause harm. Mechanical cleaning is safer and more effective.
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.
Downers Grove building permit for drain cleaning: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division (https://cvportal.downers.us), phone 630-434-5515. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Downers Grove?
It depends on the scope. Downers Grove's rule in short: Village states most projects require a permit and applications are submitted online; First review about 10 business days. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Downers Grove?
Yes. Our crews work across Downers Grove, including Denburn Woods, Shady Lane Estates, E.H. Prince Subdivision — ZIP 60515, 60516 — and nearby Lisle, Woodridge, Oak Brook.
Working in Downers Grove
- A lot of Downers Grove kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Downers Grove 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.
Denburn WoodsShady Lane EstatesE.H. Prince Subdivision
ZIP 60515ZIP 60516
Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Downers Grove
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.