Shared kitchen stack in a condo building
If neighbors are backing up too, the shared kitchen stack is the likely spot. We clear your branch and tell management if the stack needs work.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Lombard, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Lombard cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Crews working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Products that are safe for your finishes
- Appliances, hood and the hard-to-reach places included
Kitchen clogs we clear in Lombard
A plunger moves water; it doesn't remove a grease plug. Our crews in Lombard 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.
Home remedies made no difference
Baking soda and vinegar fizz but don't break up a grease clog. Boiling water can help a little on new pipe and is risky on old fittings.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
If the sink fills with dishwasher water, the shared drain is restricted. Cleaning it usually fixes both.
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.
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.
Gurgling and bad smell
A sour or sewer smell from the sink and a gurgle at the end of draining point to buildup or a venting problem. We check both.
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.
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.
What we clean
- Diagnose the clogWe ask what drains slow, run water and figure out where the blockage sits.
- 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 suitableHigh-pressure water scours grease from pipe walls in lines sound enough to take it.
- Camera inspectionA camera run through the line to see buildup, sags or damaged pipe.
- Flow testWe fill and drain the sink to make sure it empties at full speed.
- Cleanup and adviceArea cleaned and a short explanation of what caused the clog.
Products and methods
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.
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Hand augerA small cable for clogs close to the trap and short runs.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lombard
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Lombard, a typical kitchen for Lombard. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: both sides of the sink backing up. Finished kitchen: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant open the line, cable the drain, plus camera inspection.
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: both sides of the sink backing up. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. On site this meant cable the drain, camera inspection, plus flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Villa Park →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen drain cleaning
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: drain cleaner that didn't work. After: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. Work included diagnose the clog, water jetting when suitable, plus camera inspection.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Lombard
What changed: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1950s ranch, Lombard
What changed: the same doors sprayed in powder blue, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Lombard →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 Lombard homeowners
Why are both sides of my sink clogged?
Both bowls share one drain after the tee. A blockage there backs up both.
Is a recurring kitchen clog a main-line issue?
It can be. We check which fixtures are affected to tell a branch clog from a main-line blockage.
Do you also repair drain pipes?
We do. Pipe repairs are plumbing work done by licensed plumbers on our team.
What affects the price of kitchen drain cleaning?
Access, the method and the severity of the buildup. You get a clear estimate before we start.
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.
Can you do drain cleaning in a Lombard 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.
Lombard building permit for drain cleaning: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Lombard require a licensed plumber for drain cleaning?
Registration requires a copy of a current State of Illinois Department of Public Health plumbing registration. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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 Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.