The cost to unclog a drain near Atlanta is around $250 on average. However, depending on the type of clog, it could cost more or less. For instance, some clogs can be cleared for only $99. When water starts backing up and Drano doesn't work, it’s time to call a licensed plumber to resolve the problem.

Yes, that is possible. However, it's completely avoidable if you use the plunger as intended and do not rely on brute force. Here is the method we recommend for the best results. Try creating an air seal around your bowl and slowly push down on the plunger before pulling back. The suction created by that motion will pull out any pieces that are stuck (as long as they aren't too deep) without making the clog worse.

A drain backup can be caused by several issues in your home, including grease, waste, waste paper, and food, to name a few. However, incorrect installation of your drainage system and other factors, including the drain material itself, house settling, age, damage, or other environmental factors can create backups.

Chemical solvents are not recommended by most professionals for a number of reasons. The biggest reason is that they simply don’t work. They can also be dangerous to the homeowner, and later the plumber who will inevitably be called to clear the drain. Many people who want to avoid the use of a toxic drain cleaner will try a DIY natural drain cleaner made from baking soda and vinegar. While there is no harm in trying this method it usually only adds to the build-up and waits to be cleared with the initial clog.

Most clogs clear fast! Clearing simple clogs in a tub, toilet, or sink can even be done in minutes. However, clearing deeper blockages in the main sewer line can take several hours. In any event, TE Certified Plumbers carry multiple drain-clearing tools to remove clogs as fast as possible.

Yes, there are times when a sewer cleaning cannot solve the problem, such as when the blockage is so severe that conventional drain cleaning equipment and even water jetting cannot break through, or when the sewer line is completely broken between the house and the street.

Cleaning does not fix a collapsed pipe, and the EPA lists blockages, line breaks, and sewer defects that allow stormwater and groundwater to overload the system among the standard causes of sewer failures — only the first of those respond to a cable or a jetter. In such cases, TE Certified will inspect your system with sewer camera technology and locate the issue so a permanent sewer line repair can be made!

Done properly, no. Our drain specialists stock their trucks with drain snakes, larger main-sewer-oriented equipment, and water-jetting options, so we can select the correct tool for each cleaning. The real risk is not the cleaning; it's what the cleaning finds. Blockages, line breaks, and sewer defects all show up in real systems, and older sewer lines were constructed of materials like orangeburg and cast iron that are prone to failure, so a cable can open a hole where the wall was already paper-thin. That is why we camera-inspect: full camera diagnostics let you see the condition of the interior of these pipes before and after.

Clearing the roots and fixing why they got in are different. Cutting roots out of the line is drain cleaning: the price of drain cleaning depends on access. But roots enter through a crack or an open joint, so even if you clean them, they can grow back - old or cracked pipes are especially susceptible, and when left untreated, the roots can even collapse the line. We recommend a camera inspection. That will give you all the information you need to make the best decision for your home.