Shared kitchen stack in a condo building
In a condo or apartment building, kitchen lines often join a shared stack. A clog there affects several units and may need the building's involvement.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Glendale Heights, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Glendale Heights cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Crews working in Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
Kitchen clogs we clear in Glendale Heights
Standing water in the sink, both sides backed up, a gurgle when the dishwasher drains: we clean kitchen drains in Glendale Heights from the trap to the stack and check whether the problem is in the branch line or further down.
Water standing in the sink
When the sink holds water and drains in minutes or not at all, the line past the trap is usually coated with grease. A cable or jetter cuts it loose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What we clean
- Open the lineAccess through the trap or a cleanout, whichever reaches the clog better.
- 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 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.
How we clean different surfaces
Hydro-jetterHigh-pressure water that cleans the full pipe wall; best for heavy grease in sound pipe.
Drum machinePowered cabling that reaches the branch line and cuts through packed grease.
Hand augerA small cable for clogs close to the trap and short runs.
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.
What the work looks like in Glendale Heights homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Glendale Heights. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a kitchen drain that kept clogging. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered open the line, water jetting when suitable, plus trap and connections reset.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bloomingdale
A 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. Before: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: both sides of the sink backing up. The result: 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 camera inspection.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterCarol Stream kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen drain cleaning
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. Before: white cast-iron 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. Work included open the line, camera inspection, plus cleanup and advice.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Glendale Heights
Cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1980s two-story, Glendale Heights
The same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glendale Heights →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 explainWe show you the result and how to keep grease out of the line.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
Do you also repair drain pipes?
Yes. If cleaning shows cracked, sagging or rusted-out pipe, our licensed plumbers replace that section.
Is a recurring kitchen clog a main-line issue?
When the floor drain or other fixtures back up as well, we look at the main line. If it's only the sink, it's the kitchen line.
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?
A cable is the standard first step. Jetting is for buildup that returns, provided the pipe is sound.
Do you use a camera?
For recurring clogs and older pipe, a camera shows what's in the line.
Glendale Heights building permit for drain cleaning: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do drain cleaning in a Glendale Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Glendale Heights plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for drain cleaning?
Plumbers exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current registration, application and bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60139
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Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
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.