Both sides of the double sink clogged
Both basins backing up together tells us the clog is in the shared line. We go in at the wall and clean toward the stack.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Tinley Park, IL
Clogged kitchen sinks in Tinley Park cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Tinley Park
A plunger moves water; it doesn't remove a grease plug. Our crews in Tinley Park 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.
Dishwasher not draining or backing up
If the sink fills with dishwasher water, the shared drain is restricted. Cleaning it usually fixes 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.
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.
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.
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.
Clog that keeps coming back
Recurring clogs mean the last cleaning made a hole, not a clean pipe, or something in the line traps debris. We look before we clean again.
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.
What we clean
- Diagnose the clogWe ask what drains slow, run water and figure out where the blockage sits.
- Protect the kitchenFloors and cabinets covered so dirty water stays contained.
- 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 suitableJetting for heavy grease or recurring clogs, used only on pipe in good condition.
- Trap and connections resetWe put the drain back together and confirm it doesn't leak.
- Flow testHot water run through both bowls, the disposal and the dishwasher.
Products and methods
Hand augerA small cable for clogs close to the trap and short runs.
Drum machineA motorized cable machine with interchangeable cutters for grease and buildup deeper in the line.
Drain cameraVideo that tells us whether the pipe is clogged, sagging or damaged.
Hydro-jetterJetting removes buildup instead of punching through it, when the pipe can take the pressure.
Enzyme maintenance productsBacterial or enzyme treatments that help keep grease from building up; not a clog remover.
Kitchens like yours in Tinley Park: before and after
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Tinley Park. What we started with: 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 protect the kitchen, open the line, plus water jetting when suitable.
Before
AfterWoodridge kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen drain cleaning
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near The Ridge. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was drain cleaner that didn't work. After: 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 flow test.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Woodridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1920s bungalow in Berwyn
This one is a 1920s bungalow near South Berwyn. Before: stainless double sink under a window. The reason for the call: both sides of the sink backing up. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. The job covered open the line, cable the drain, plus trap and connections reset.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Berwyn →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Tinley Park →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The same doors sprayed in light butter yellow, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Tinley Park →Cleaning day
- Tell us the symptomsWhich sink, how slow, whether the dishwasher or other drains are affected.
- 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 Tinley Park homeowners
Why are both sides of my sink clogged?
It means the clog is downstream of the trap. Cabling the wall line clears 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.
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.
Why do plumbers say not to use drain cleaner?
They sit in a blocked line, can harm older metal pipe and splash caustic water when someone opens the trap.
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.
Does Tinley Park require a licensed plumber for drain cleaning?
Current plumbing license copies must be submitted before permit issuance; letter of intent with all plumbing permit applications. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Tinley Park building permit for drain cleaning: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building Department (Community Development), phone 708-444-5100. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for drain cleaning in Tinley Park?
It depends on the scope. Tinley Park's rule in short: Permit required before construction, alteration or repair; extensive remodeling needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department (Community Development).
Do you work in my part of Tinley Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Tinley Park — ZIP 60477, 60487 — and nearby Orland Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Tinley Park
- A lot of Tinley Park kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Tinley Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Department (Community Development) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60477ZIP 60487
Kitchen Drain Cleaning nearby
Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
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.