Don’t Ignore a Stubborn Clogged Drain – Call 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration

Clogged drains are one of the most common residential plumbing problems in Del Mar, CA. Most local homeowners have had to deal with a clogged drain at one time or another. In most cases, a clogged drain can be cleared without having to call a plumber. However, if you can’t clear a clog or experience persistent clogs, you could have a deep drain clog that will require professional help to clear.

How Do Drains Become Clogged?

There are many reasons why a drain can become clogged. They can become clogged when we try to pass through much material at one time. Trying to pass the wrong types of material down a drain is another. Fruit rinds, fruit pits and seeds, bones, cooking fats and greases, hair, rice and pasta, paper products, and plastic wrapping are just a few of the items that can cause a drain to become clogged.

Plungers, drain snakes, augers, and drain cleaners all provide easy. effective ways to clear a drain. But what do you do when these approaches are ineffective? The problem may be lying deeper down the drain than you think.

Stubborn Clogs Can Indicate a Serious Plumbing Problem

Persistent slow or clogged drains can be a symptom of a serious plumbing problem. These types of problems can be the result of a damaged sewer line. Sewer lines can become clogged for many reasons. Foreign objects, tree root infiltration, damaged pipes, improperly installed pipes, and mineral buildup are just a few of the ways a sewer pipe can become clogged.

If plungers and drain cleaners aren’t clearing your stubborn clog, get in touch with 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration. Deep drain clogs are a plumbing emergency and need to be treated as such. Backups and overflows can cause major problems, including:

• Water damage to floors, walls, and ceilings
• Mold and mildew growth
• Foul odors
• Increased water bills
• Pipe corrosion
• Structural damage to your home’s foundation, walls, and other structural components.
• Health risks due to the potential presence of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms
• Pest infestations

First Choice Offers Effective Solutions for Stubborn Clogs

First Choice’s team of licensed Del Mar plumbers have the experience and equipment to locate and clear even the deepest of deep clogs. This includes video inspection equipment with cameras that can be inserted into the drain or sewer line to provide a visual inspection of the interior. Video inspection equipment allows our plumbers to diagnose the extent of the clog, identify the type of blockage, and assess the condition of the pipes.

Once the source of the clog has been located, we have various techniques to clear it. Heavy-duty augers are one way. They can be inserted down the drain to break up the clog. Hydro jetting is another approach. Hydro jetting involves using a high-pressure stream of water to blast away debris and other obstructions in a drain or sewer line. This technique is particularly effective for deep clogs and can also clean pipe walls.

Sewer Line Repairs in Del Mar

If the clog is the result of a damaged sewer line, we offer trenchless sewer line repairs to fix the damage or replace the pipe. Trenchless sewer line repairs are a modern and minimally invasive approach to fixing damaged or deteriorating sewer pipes without the need for extensive excavation. Trenchless sewer line repair techniques include pipe lining, pipe bursting, slip lining, and pipe coating.

We Can Clear the Most Stubborn Clogs

If you’re experiencing a stubborn clog or other plumbing problem, get in touch with 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration ASAP. We’ve been providing expert plumbing repairs to homeowners in Del Mar, CA, and surrounding communities since 2012. We are available 24/7 to tackle whatever plumbing problem you’re dealing with.

You can contact 1st Choice Plumbing, Flood & Restoration through our website or phone us at 866-437-0205 to schedule a service call from a Del Mar plumbing professional.