Water standing in the sink
A sink full of gray water means the drain is close to fully blocked. We open the line and clear it to the full pipe diameter.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Chicago & the Suburbs
Clogged kitchen sinks in Chicagoland cleared with the right cable or jetter, and the cause found so it doesn't come back.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- A clear checklist of what gets cleaned
- Scheduled around your day
Kitchen clogs we clear in Chicagoland
Kitchen clogs are mostly grease, food and soap that build up in the line beyond the trap. In Chicagoland 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.
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.
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.
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.
Grease buildup in the line
Grease layers build inside the pipe for years before the sink slows. Cleaning removes the buildup, not just a hole through it.
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.
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.
Our cleaning checklist
- Diagnose the clogA quick check of the sink, the dishwasher and nearby fixtures to locate the clog.
- Protect the kitchenFloors and cabinets covered so dirty water stays contained.
- 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.
- 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 adviceArea cleaned and a short explanation of what caused the clog.
Methods we use
Hand augerA small cable for clogs close to the trap and short runs.
Drain cameraA waterproof camera that shows the inside of the line and locates problems.
Drum machineA motorized cable machine with interchangeable cutters for grease and buildup deeper in the line.
Enzyme maintenance productsGentle products for regular maintenance, safe for pipes, after the line is clean.
Hydro-jetterJetting removes buildup instead of punching through it, when the pipe can take the pressure.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Prewar towns
Old galvanized or cast-iron drain
Galvanized drain pipe closes up from the inside over decades. Cleaning helps, but badly narrowed sections may need replacing.
Condo and townhome towns
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.
Woodridge, Arlington Heights, Lombard, Carol Stream, Oak Park, Glendale Heights
Before and after cleaning
Before
AfterA Northbrook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial near Techny, a typical kitchen for Northbrook. What we started with: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was drain cleaner that didn't work. The result: the same sink draining clear after the kitchen line was cleaned with a drain cable. Work included water jetting when suitable, camera inspection, plus trap and connections reset.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Northbrook →
Before
AfterVilla Park kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen drain cleaning
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: white 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. Work included camera inspection, flow test, plus cleanup and advice.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Villa Park →
Before
AfterAn Addison two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison, a typical kitchen for Addison. Before: white cast-iron 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. Work included diagnose the clog, protect the kitchen, plus water jetting when suitable.
Kitchen Drain Cleaning in Addison →How the visit goes
- 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 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: common questions
Is professional drain cleaning worth it?
For a clog past the trap or one that keeps coming back, yes. The line gets cleaned, not just opened.
What affects the price of kitchen drain cleaning?
Where the clog is, how the line is accessed, whether jetting or a camera is needed and the condition of the pipe. We give a written, itemized estimate after we see it.
Can a clogged drain damage my pipes?
Usually the damage comes from the fixes: harsh chemicals or forcing a clog in fragile pipe.
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.
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.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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