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 Lake Zurich & nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Lake Zurich, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Lake Zurich cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving Lake Zurich ZIP 60047
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Lake Zurich
Kitchen clogs are mostly grease, food and soap that build up in the line beyond the trap. In Lake Zurich 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
If the sink fills with dishwasher water, the shared drain is restricted. Cleaning it usually fixes both.
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
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.
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.
Our cleaning checklist
- Protect the kitchenFloors and cabinets covered so dirty water stays contained.
- 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.
- Camera inspectionA camera run through the line to see buildup, sags or damaged pipe.
- 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.
- Cleanup and adviceWe tidy up and tell you how to keep the line clear.
Products and methods
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
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.
Drum machinePowered cabling that reaches the branch line and cuts through packed grease.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning before and after — Lake Zurich homes
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich. Before: white 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 protect the kitchen, camera inspection, plus flow test.
Before
AfterKitchen Drain Cleaning in a 1980s two-story, Arlington Heights
A 1980s two-story in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: 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. The job covered protect the kitchen, open the line, plus trap and connections reset.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lake Zurich
Finished: cabinets in deep olive with unlacquered brass knobs and cup pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern backsplash, gray wood-look porcelain plank flooring and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterLake Zurich kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in cream uppers and walnut-stained lowers, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lake Zurich →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 drainWe clean the line, not just a hole through the clog.
- Test and explainWe show you the result and how to keep grease out of the line.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning questions from Lake Zurich homeowners
Why are both sides of my sink clogged?
Both bowls share one drain after the tee. A blockage there backs up both.
Snaking or hydro-jetting?
We decide by the pipe and the clog: cable for most jobs, jetting where grease is heavy and the pipe can take it.
What affects the price of kitchen drain cleaning?
A simple trap clog is quick; a deep grease plug or camera inspection adds work. We put it in writing.
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?
Grease in the trash, not the sink; a strainer in the drain; and plenty of water when the disposal runs.
Lake Zurich building permit for drain cleaning: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department), phone 847-540-1696. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Lake Zurich require a licensed plumber for drain cleaning?
Plumbing contractors submit state registrations (055 & 058) and a letter of intent with each permit application. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Lake Zurich?
It depends on the scope. Lake Zurich's rule in short: Permit required for remodeling (kitchen, bath, basement). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department).
Do you work in my part of Lake Zurich?
Yes. Our crews work across Lake Zurich — ZIP 60047 — and nearby Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights.
Working in Lake Zurich
- A lot of Lake Zurich kitchens date from the 1980s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Lake Zurich homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building and Zoning Division (Community Services Department) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60047
Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Lake Zurich
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.