Drain Cleaning
Clogs, backups, and mainline clearing.
Clogged kitchen, backed-up toilet, sewer main won't drain? We clear the immediate problem and — when a clog isn't the whole story — we run a camera to find out why it happened, so you don't call us back next month. Drain cleaning is where a lot of our lining customers start; sometimes it's a one-off, sometimes it's the first signal of som
What We Handle
Everyday drain calls in the Columbia, SC area:
We handle residential, commercial, and multi-unit buildings. Restaurants and property managers with recurring lines usually end up on a jetting maintenance schedule — cheaper than treating each backup individually.
Not every drain call needs the same tool:
Here's the honest version: a lot of drain-cleaning outfits cable your line, take your money, and leave. Six weeks later you're calling someone else. That happens because cabling a recurring clog doesn't fix the underlying cause — roots in the mainline, a cracked branch line, a belly where waste pools. A camera inspection at the same visit reveals whether the clog is a one-off or a symptom, and gives you the information you need to decide what to do next.
We don't upsell trenchless work off of drain calls. If the camera shows a healthy line, we say so. If it shows a real structural problem, we give you a written quote for the fix and let you decide.
Two minutes of unsolicited advice: chemical drain cleaners don't fix real clogs. They mostly sit on top of the blockage, and they make our job harder (and more expensive) when we do come out — we're now working around caustic chemicals in your P-trap. If a plunger doesn't clear the drain, save yourself the trip to the hardware store and call. It'll be cheaper.
Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs in Columbia, SC typically run $185 to $425 depending on severity, access, and whether chemicals have been used. Mainline backups start around $415 with an accessible outdoor cleanout because they need bigger equipment. Every quote is written before we start. For an interactive range on your specific situation, use our estimator.
- Kitchen drains — slow sinks, standing water, garbage disposal backups. Grease and food buildup are the usual culprits.
- Bathroom drains — sinks, tubs, and showers. Hair and soap buildup live here.
- Toilets — from simple auger jobs to pulling the toilet to reach a deeper clog in the branch line.
- Mainline backups — sewage in the yard, multiple fixtures failing at once, whole-house drainage failure. These are the ones you can't put off.
- Recurring clogs — same drain, same problem, second or third time this year. Underneath a recurring clog there's always a reason.
- Cable (snake) — the workhorse. Fast, affordable, effective for firm blockages. Most everyday clogs get cleared this way.
- Camera — when a line keeps clogging back up, or when the clog was harder to clear than expected, we run a camera to see what's going on. Camera is FREE when bundled with the service call.
- Hydro jet — when the camera shows grease, scale, or root buildup coating the pipe wall, jetting cleans the wall instead of just punching through the blockage. See our hydro jetting page for details.
- Sewer Camera Inspection — free when bundled with drain service.
- Hydro Jetting — the deeper-clean option for recurring or grease-heavy lines.
- Trenchless Pipe Lining — when the camera shows the line needs structural repair, not just cleaning.
Get It Cleared — And Get to the Cause.
Fast service on everyday clogs. Camera included free when bundled. Written quotes before we start.
What goes wrong underground
The problems we solve
Root intrusion
Roots find joints and cracks, then grow until the line blocks and backs up.
Cracked or deteriorated pipe
Aging pipe develops cracks and breaks that lead to leaks and failures.
Joint separation
Separated joints let soil and water infiltrate, causing sinkholes and voids.
Corrosion and material failure
Corroded or deteriorated pipe risks collapse and loss of service.
Costly disruption
Traditional excavation means torn-up landscaping, lost parking, and unhappy tenants.
How a lining job runs
Our proven process
Five steps start to finish. Most residential laterals are done in a day, and the yard, driveway, or parking lot stays exactly where it is.
Inspect
We run a CCTV camera through the line to find the fault and verify the pipe's condition before recommending anything.
Clean
High-pressure jetting strips roots, grease, and scale so the liner bonds to a clean host pipe.
Line
A resin-saturated liner goes in through an existing access point and is positioned inside the damaged pipe.
Cure
UV light cures the liner in place, forming a strong, seamless new pipe inside the old one.
Reinstate
Service is restored and verified on camera. We leave the property the way we found it.
Commercial & institutional
Fix the pipe. Don't close the property.
A pipe failure at a multi-tenant or institutional property is never only a plumbing problem. It's occupant complaints, liability exposure, and unplanned capital spend. We inspect aging infrastructure before it fails and repair it without excavation, road plates, or lost parking.
- Avoid unplanned emergency repairs and occupant complaints
- Protect curb appeal, landscaping, and property value
- Reduce liability from backups, sinkholes, and property damage
- Extend the life of underground infrastructure
- Plan proactively and budget more effectively
Where we work
Service areas
Full service
Pipe lining, camera inspection, jetting, drain cleaning, and sewer replacement.
Pipe lining statewide
Trenchless CIPP lining, anywhere in South Carolina.
Frequently asked
Drain Cleaning questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Columbia, SC?
Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs typically run $185–$425 depending on severity, access, and whether the line has been treated with chemical drain cleaners. Mainline backups start higher — around $415 with an accessible cleanout — because they require bigger equipment. Written quote every time.
Why does my drain keep clogging?
Recurring clogs almost always mean the problem is deeper than the trap or the immediate blockage — usually roots in the mainline, grease buildup on the pipe wall, a belly (sag) in the line, or structural damage. A camera inspection is the only way to know for sure. We include the camera FREE when it's bundled with service.
Should I try Drano before calling a plumber?
Honestly? No. Chemical drain cleaners rarely fix real clogs — they mostly sit on top of the blockage — and they make our job harder and more expensive when we do come out. If you have a clog that won't clear with a plunger, save yourself money and call before you pour anything down the drain.
Do you offer emergency drain service?
We handle urgent drain calls same-day whenever we can. Multiple drains backing up at once, sewage in the yard, or whole-house drainage failures get priority. Call 803-814-5544 and we'll tell you honestly when we can be there.
What's the difference between cabling and jetting?
Cabling (or snaking) uses a mechanical cable to punch through blockages — fast, cheap, effective for firm clogs. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the pipe wall clean — better for grease, scale, and recurring problems. We recommend the right tool for the job.
Let's solve the problem — without disrupting your property.
Call or text for a camera inspection and a straight answer about whether the line needs lining, cleaning, or replacement.
Call or text 803-814-5544