Serving ZIP 48239 & 48240
Clogged Drain? Call for Drain Cleaning in Redford, MI
Slow sink, clogged tub or a toilet that keeps backing up? We clear kitchen, bathroom, laundry and basement floor drains for homes and businesses in Redford Charter Township. We find out why the drain clogged, tell you the price before we start, and test everything before we leave.
Clogged Drains Cleared and Checked for the Cause
Clogs rarely happen overnight. Grease, hair and soap stick to the inside of the pipe a little at a time, and one day the water just stops going down. A plunger or a bottle of drain cleaner might get it moving again for a while, but the gunk is still in the pipe, so the clog comes back.
When we clean a drain, we clear the line, look at what caused the blockage and tell you how to keep it from happening again. We clean drains for homes and businesses across Redford Charter Township, and as a Redford-based plumbing company, we are never far away.
- We clean out the whole line
- We find what caused the clog
- You approve the price before work starts
- We test the drain and clean up after
Signs Your Drain Needs Professional Cleaning
If you notice any of these, the drain is already partly blocked. Catching it early keeps a slow drain from becoming a backup.
Water Drains Slowly
The sink or tub takes minutes to empty and leaves a ring of dirt behind. Buildup is narrowing the pipe, and it only gets slower from here.
Gurgling Sounds
The drain bubbles or gurgles after water goes down, or when the toilet flushes. Air is being pushed past a partial clog, which often means the line is close to blocking.
A Bad Smell That Will Not Go Away
A sour or rotten smell keeps coming up from the drain, even after you clean the sink. Food, grease or hair is usually rotting inside the pipe or the trap.
Water Backing Up
Dirty water rises in the tub, shower or floor drain when another fixture is used. The water has nowhere to go, so it comes back up the easiest way out.
The Clog Keeps Coming Back
You plunge it, it works for a week or two, and then the drain is slow again. The plunger opened a small path, but the buildup is still in the pipe.
Several Drains Slow at Once
More than one fixture acting up at once points to a blockage further down the line. This one should be checked soon, before it backs up into the house.
Drains We Clean in Redford Homes and Businesses
Every drain clogs for its own reasons. Here is what we usually find in each one.
Kitchen Sink Drains
Hot grease runs down the drain as a liquid, then cools and coats the inside of the pipe. Food scraps and coffee grounds stick to it until the sink will not drain at all. A garbage disposal will not stop this. It only chops the scraps into smaller pieces.
Common causes
- Grease and oil
- Food scraps
- Coffee grounds
Bathroom Sink Drains
Hair, toothpaste and soap collect on the pop-up stopper and in the P-trap under the sink. The drain gets a little slower every day until it stops.
Common causes
- Hair
- Toothpaste
- Soap
Tub and Shower Drains
Hair tangles with soap scum just below the drain cover and forms a thick plug. A plunger may push water through it, but the plug stays in the pipe.
Common causes
- Hair
- Soap scum
- Shampoo residue
Toilet Clogs
A toilet that clogs again and again often has an object stuck in the trap or a partial blockage in the drain behind it. Wipes are a common cause, even the ones labeled flushable.
Common causes
- Flushable wipes
- Too much paper
- Small objects
Laundry and Utility Tub Drains
Washing machine water carries lint and fibers that settle in the drain line. Over time the laundry tub drains slower and can overflow during the rinse cycle.
Common causes
- Lint
- Fibers
- Detergent buildup
Basement Floor Drains
Floor drains collect dirt and debris from the basement floor. A floor drain that is slow, smells, or lets water come up is a sign to have it checked right away.
Common causes
- Dirt and debris
- Dry trap
- Water coming up
How We Clear a Clogged Drain
We pick the method that fits the clog and the pipe, and we tell you which one we will use before we start.
- Method 01
Drain Snake (Auger)
A flexible steel cable is fed into the drain and turned to break up the clog and pull it out. It is the right tool for most clogs in a single sink, tub, shower or toilet.
Best for Hair, soap, wipes and objects in one drain
- Method 02
Hydro Jetting
A high-pressure stream of water scours the inside of the pipe and washes the buildup out of the line. It is a good fit for drains that keep clogging.
Best for Grease, sludge and heavy buildup that keeps coming back
What Happens During a Drain Cleaning Visit
Tell us which drain
Call and tell us which drain is clogged, how long it has been slow and what you have tried.
We find the clog
We check the drain, find where the blockage is and what is causing it.
You approve the price
We explain the method we will use and the cost. Nothing starts until you say yes.
Cleared, tested and clean
We clear the line, run water to test it and clean up the work area before we leave.
Before we get there Try not to use the clogged sink or tub, and clear out the space under the sink so we can reach the pipes.
What Affects the Cost of Drain Cleaning
No two clogs are the same, so we do not quote a price over the phone before we know what we are dealing with. After we look at the drain, we tell you the price, and nothing starts until you approve it.
You approve the price before any work begins.
Which drain is clogged
A bathroom sink is a different job from a kitchen line or a basement floor drain.
Where the blockage is
A clog right under the sink is quicker to reach than one deep in the line.
How easy the line is to reach
Some jobs need a toilet pulled or a trap taken apart to get to the clog.
What caused the clog
Hair comes out quickly. Years of grease buildup takes more work to remove.
The method needed
Most clogs are cleared with a drain snake. Heavy buildup may call for hydro jetting.
One Clogged Drain or a Main Line Problem?
Where the clog sits changes the job. Here is how to tell which one you may have.
Usually a single drain clog
- Only one sink, tub or toilet is slow
- Other fixtures in the house drain normally
- The problem started at that fixture and stays there
This is what drain cleaning fixes.
May be the main line
- Several drains are slow or gurgle at the same time
- Flushing the toilet makes water rise in the tub or shower
- Water comes up through the basement floor drain
Call right away so it does not back up into the house. Learn more about sewer line repair and replacement.
Why We Don't Recommend Chemical Drain Cleaners
Store-bought drain cleaners seem like an easy fix, but they often cause more trouble than they solve.
- They often eat a small hole through the clog and leave the rest in the pipe.
- The heat and chemicals can damage older pipes and joints.
- If the drain is still full, the chemical sits in the sink or tub and can burn skin and eyes.
If you have already used one, tell us before we start so we can work safely.
How to Keep Your Drains From Clogging
Most clogs can be avoided with a few small habits.
- Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel and put the grease in the trash, not the sink.
- Use a hair catcher on tub and shower drains and empty it often.
- Only flush toilet paper. Wipes do not break down the way paper does.
- Scrape plates into the trash and keep coffee grounds out of the sink.
- Use a lint catcher on the laundry tub drain.
- Call us when a drain first starts to slow down. Do not wait until it stops completely.
Why Redford Homeowners Call Grandview Plumbing
Based in Redford
We are based on Norborne in Redford Charter Township, not in another city.
Redford is our only area
We work only in the 48239 and 48240 ZIP codes, so we know the homes and drains here.
Price approved first
You hear the price before any work starts. If we find something else, we stop and ask.
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Rated by real customers on our Google Business Profile.
What Redford customers say about Grandview Plumbing
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We clean drains in every part of Redford Charter Township, ZIP codes 48239 and 48240, on both sides of I-96. From homes near Telegraph Road to streets off Beech Daly and up toward Eight Mile, a clogged sink or floor drain is a short drive for us.
We are based on Norborne, right here in the township. Not sure if your home is inside Redford? Call and ask.
Neighborhoods we serve
- Western View
- Grand Dale
- Chesterfield
- Western Heights
- Brady Block
- Seminole Woods
- Rogers Park
- Telegraph-Hazelton
- Jefferson
- Downtown Redford
Drain Cleaning FAQs
Answers to the drain questions Redford homeowners ask us most, from slow sinks to floor drains.
Can I clear a clogged drain myself, or do I need a plumber?
A plunger often clears a simple clog in one sink or toilet. Call a plumber if the clog keeps coming back, if more than one drain is slow, or if water comes up through a tub or basement floor drain.
Why does the same drain keep clogging?
Plunging usually opens a small path through the clog while the buildup on the pipe walls stays in place. Cleaning the full line and finding what is causing the buildup is what stops the clog from coming back.
How long does drain cleaning take?
Most clogs in a single sink, tub or toilet are cleared in one visit. The time depends on where the blockage is and how much buildup is in the line. We tell you what to expect once we have looked at the drain.
How often should drains be cleaned?
Most drains only need cleaning when they start to slow down. A drain that clogs again and again, such as a kitchen line with grease buildup, may need cleaning more often. We will tell you if yours does.
Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?
Hydro jetting is safe for pipes in good condition, but it is not the right choice for every line. We check the drain first and only recommend jetting when it suits the pipe and the clog.
Why does my basement floor drain smell like sewer gas?
Floor drains have a trap that holds water to block sewer gas. If the drain is not used, that water dries up and the smell comes through. Pour a bucket of water into the drain. If the smell stays, call us to check it.
What should I do if water comes up through my floor drain?
Stop using water in the house, including the washer, sinks and toilets, and call right away. Water coming up through a floor drain usually means the line below it is blocked.
Do you clean drains for businesses in Redford?
Yes. We clear drains for homes and businesses in Redford Charter Township, in the 48239 and 48240 ZIP codes.