Even well-maintained plumbing systems clog on occasion. It often comes down to what goes down the drain. Here are some common items that can cause clogs: Eggshells Pasta Rice Coffee grounds Paint Medication Household cleaners Feminine hygiene products Makeup removal cloths Ear swabs Cotton pads Cotton balls Condoms Paper towels Grease, oils, and fats Though they might seem small, all these things can catch on each other or the sides of your drains and form a clog.

How do I make a DIY Drain Cleaner?

Wondering how best to clean out a drain? The last thing you want to do is use a chemical, caustic drain cleaner from your local grocery store. Chemical drain cleaners eat through the clog in your drain but can also burn through your pipe if you're not careful. Try these gentler methods instead of a chemical drain cleaner the next time you're dealing with a clog: Use Boiling Water : If the drain isn't completely clogged, pour boiling water down the drain. Hot water heats and liquefies any residual oils. Try Using a Drain Snake : If boiling water fails and the clog is easy to access, try using a drain snake. This can dislodge the clog and bring it back up through the drain. Throw any substances or objects you catch with this method in the trash. Once your clog is cleared after snaking, pour hot water down the drain for good measure. Call In the Experts : If you can't clear a clog, call a plumber for your Virginia Beach drain cleaning service.

Professional Drain Cleaning in Virginia Beach

Over the years, we've had the privilege of serving thousands of customers in Virginia Beach and beyond. To us, cleaning your drains isn't just another "job." You're our customer calling us in a time of need. As such, you can count on us for courteous, quick, and expert service. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach: We offer a $95 drain cleaning special ( contact us to learn more ) We hold a Master Plumber license We offer same day and next day service We have 40+ years of combined experience in the trade Plumbing and drain cleaning is our specialty. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach is the trusted name for plumbers nationwide and for a good reason. Our licensed plumbers love to deliver quality work and excellent customer service! Feel free to visit our reviews page to see why our customers love our services. To learn more about our company, visit our Meet the Team page . Ready to get started? Call us or request an estimate for your next plumbing service today!

How Much Does It Cost to Clean Out a Drain?

Your drain cleaning costs depend on several factors, including the clog’s location and severity. However, you can expect to pay anywhere from $85 to $800 to clear the drain. The simpler the problem, the less expensive it will be to resolve. For example, a good plumber can fix a kitchen sink clog in a few hours if there aren't any unexpected issues. However, a clog in the main sewer line will take longer to fix and may even require multiple plumbers. If a plumber needs to repair a sewer line, you might need a completely new sewer line or trenchless sewer pipe repair . This can be time-consuming and expensive, but we'll give you multiple options and work within your budget.

How Do You Know If Your Main Sewer Line Is Clogged?

All of your drains lead to your main sewer. If you notice a problem with multiple drains across the property, the main sewer line is probably the issue. Since all your drains are connected to your main sewer line, any clog will cause strange behavior. For example, if you flush your toilet and water backs up into your shower, your main sewer line is clogged. Need reliable drain cleaning in Virginia Beach? Contact us to schedule your service or to learn about our $95 drain cleaning special.

Drain Cleaning in Virginia Beach

A drain that doesn't work is anything but useful. Yet, drain cleaning often falls by the wayside for homeowners. Leaving your drains dirty for too long encourages clog formation.

Thankfully, your local Mr. Rooter^® Plumbing offers drain cleaning services in Virginia Beach to help prevent clogs and keep your plumbing system in good condition. Schedule a service today to get your plumbing system clean and improve its efficiency.

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To deliver the best results, we use the latest plumbing technology. Our team uses HydroScrub^® Jetting to clear clogs. This high-pressure water stream breaks up tough clogs and fully cleans your drains in one service.
This technology is far more effective than drain snaking and much less corrosive than drain cleaners. After cleaning your drains with HydroScrub^®, all the grime and muck will have been blasted away, preventing clogs for months or even years.
Drains are an integral part of your plumbing system. If your drains start to slow down or clog, you may have a big plumbing issue on your hands. For drain cleaning services near you, call our Virginia Beach plumbers. We offer emergency and 24/7 plumbing services to get your drains working again!

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When you work with Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach, rest assured that you're getting the following:

Knowledgeable licensed plumbers
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
Accurate in-home estimates

In addition to these benefits, we also offer emergency services. If you ever experience a severe plumbing issue, just give us a call, and we'll get there as quickly as possible.

Finally, all of our work is backed by the Neighborly^® Done Right Promise^®. If your job isn't done right, just give us a call and we'll come back to make it right.

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Even well-maintained plumbing systems clog on occasion. It often comes down to what goes down the drain. Here are some common items that can cause clogs:
- Eggshells
- Pasta
- Rice
- Coffee grounds
- Paint
- Medication
- Household cleaners
- Feminine hygiene products
- Makeup removal cloths
- Ear swabs
- Cotton pads
- Cotton balls
- Condoms
- Paper towels
- Grease, oils, and fats
Though they might seem small, all these things can catch on each other or the sides of your drains and form a clog.
Your drain cleaning costs depend on several factors, including the clog’s location and severity. However, you can expect to pay anywhere from $85 to $800 to clear the drain.

The simpler the problem, the less expensive it will be to resolve. For example, a good plumber can fix a kitchen sink clog in a few hours if there aren't any unexpected issues. However, a clog in the main sewer line will take longer to fix and may even require multiple plumbers.

If a plumber needs to repair a sewer line, you might need a completely new sewer line or trenchless sewer pipe repair. This can be time-consuming and expensive, but we'll give you multiple options and work within your budget.
All of your drains lead to your main sewer. If you notice a problem with multiple drains across the property, the main sewer line is probably the issue.

Since all your drains are connected to your main sewer line, any clog will cause strange behavior. For example, if you flush your toilet and water backs up into your shower, your main sewer line is clogged.

Need reliable drain cleaning in Virginia Beach? Contact us to schedule your service or to learn about our $95 drain cleaning special.
Wondering how best to clean out a drain? The last thing you want to do is use a chemical, caustic drain cleaner from your local grocery store. Chemical drain cleaners eat through the clog in your drain but can also burn through your pipe if you're not careful.

Try these gentler methods instead of a chemical drain cleaner the next time you're dealing with a clog:
- Use Boiling Water: If the drain isn't completely clogged, pour boiling water down the drain. Hot water heats and liquefies any residual oils.
- Try Using a Drain Snake: If boiling water fails and the clog is easy to access, try using a drain snake. This can dislodge the clog and bring it back up through the drain. Throw any substances or objects you catch with this method in the trash. Once your clog is cleared after snaking, pour hot water down the drain for good measure.
- Call In the Experts: If you can't clear a clog, call a plumber for your Virginia Beach drain cleaning service.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of serving thousands of customers in Virginia Beach and beyond. To us, cleaning your drains isn't just another "job." You're our customer calling us in a time of need. As such, you can count on us for courteous, quick, and expert service.

At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach:
- We offer a $95 drain cleaning special (contact us to learn more)
- We hold a Master Plumber license
- We offer same day and next day service
- We have 40+ years of combined experience in the trade
Plumbing and drain cleaning is our specialty. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Virginia Beach is the trusted name for plumbers nationwide and for a good reason. Our licensed plumbers love to deliver quality work and excellent customer service!

Feel free to visit our reviews page to see why our customers love our services. To learn more about our company, visit our Meet the Team page. Ready to get started? Call us or request an estimate for your next plumbing service today!

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