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.
Serving Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Elk Grove Village, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Elk Grove Village cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Elk Grove Village
Kitchen clogs are mostly grease, food and soap that build up in the line beyond the trap. In Elk Grove Village 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.
Water coming up in the basement
If the floor drain or a basement fixture backs up when you run the kitchen sink, the clog is likely in the main line, not the kitchen branch.
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.
Home remedies made no difference
Plungers and home mixtures work on light blockages near the drain. Buildup deep in the line needs mechanical cleaning.
Clogged past the P-trap
A clear trap with a slow sink means the problem is further in. We run a cable through the drain arm and branch line.
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.
Both sides of the double sink clogged
If both bowls back up, the clog is past the point where they join, in the trap arm or the drain in the wall. We cable from there.
Water standing in the sink
Slow draining that turns into standing water is a buildup problem, not a single object. The pipe needs cleaning, not just poking.
What the cleaning covers
- 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.
- 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.
- Cleanup and adviceArea cleaned and a short explanation of what caused the clog.
Methods we use
Drain cameraVideo that tells us whether the pipe is clogged, sagging or damaged.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
Hydro-jetterHigh-pressure water that cleans the full pipe wall; best for heavy grease in sound pipe.
Drum machineA motorized cable machine with interchangeable cutters for grease and buildup deeper in the line.
Hand augerA small cable for clogs close to the trap and short runs.
What the work looks like in Elk Grove Village homes
Before
AfterAn Elk Grove Village 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Elk Grove Village. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: a kitchen drain that kept clogging. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. Work included cable the drain, water jetting when suitable, plus cleanup and advice.
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Itasca
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Itasca, a typical kitchen for Itasca. Before: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: 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 cable the drain.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Itasca →
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1980s two-story, Wood Dale
This one is a 1980s two-story in Wood Dale. Before: 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 protect the kitchen, cable the drain, plus camera inspection.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterElk Grove Village kitchen, postwar bi-level: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
Finished: the same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elk Grove Village →How the visit goes
- 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 Elk Grove Village homeowners
Do baking soda and vinegar work?
They can freshen a drain but don't dissolve a real grease clog.
Do you use a camera?
Yes, when it helps to see the pipe: repeated clogs, odd noises or older drains.
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 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?
Usually the damage comes from the fixes: harsh chemicals or forcing a clog in fragile pipe.
Do you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.