Drains that actually stay clear.
A slow drain is annoying. A drain that keeps clogging is telling you something. We clear kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, laundry lines, and main sewer lines — and we look for the reason it keeps happening, not just the symptom.
- Kitchen clogs — grease is the usual suspect in Florida kitchens. It pours off liquid, cools in the pipe, and hardens into a narrowing ring.
- Bathroom clogs — hair, soap scum, and hard-water scale team up in tub and shower drains.
- Main-line blockages — when multiple fixtures back up at once, the problem is usually in the main line: roots, scale, or a collapsed section.
- Recurring backups — if the same drain clogs every few months, snaking the same spot isn't a plan. A camera inspection finds the real cause.
How a proper drain cleaning works.
A plumber identifies which line is affected and whether it's a local clog or a main-line issue.
Professional augers for branch lines; hydro jetting for heavy grease, scale, and root intrusion.
Camera inspection on stubborn or repeat clogs, plus plain advice on keeping it clear.
What not to pour down the drain.
- Cooking grease and oil — wipe pans out and trash it instead.
- Coffee grounds, rice, pasta, and fibrous vegetables — they swell or mat together.
- "Flushable" wipes — they don't break down like toilet paper and are a top cause of main-line clogs.
- Chemical drain cleaners — they rarely fix the real blockage and can damage older pipes. If you've already used one, tell the plumber before they open the line.
A local note on roots and soil.
Southwest Florida's sandy soil shifts, and mature trees — banyans, oaks, ficus — send roots hunting for moisture straight into older clay or cast-iron sewer lines. Homes in established Fort Myers neighborhoods and along North Fort Myers' Bayshore corridor see this often. If your main line backs up more than once, ask about a camera inspection rather than a third snaking.
Drain cleaning FAQ.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on the line, the blockage, and the method. A simple branch-line clog costs far less than a main-line hydro jetting. A plumber should explain the price before work starts — never after.
Will hydro jetting damage my pipes?
On sound pipes, no — the pressure is matched to the pipe material and condition. A camera check first is the right move on older lines.
My tub gurgles when the toilet flushes. What does that mean?
Usually a venting issue or a partial main-line blockage. It's worth a professional look before it becomes a full backup — see sewer line services.
Slow drain? Backed up? Get it cleared.
Call and describe what's happening — a local pro will clear it properly and tell you how to keep it that way.
Call (239) 663-0374