Drain Cleaning in Missoula, MT

Start with where it's slow

A single slow bathroom sink is usually hair and soap near the stopper. A kitchen sink that backs into the other basin points to grease further along. When a toilet gurgles while the washer drains, the main line is the likely problem.

Grease and cold pipes

Grease poured down a kitchen sink sets up faster when the drain line runs through a cold wall or floor. In winter that can mean a clog forms sooner than you'd expect. Wipe pans with a paper towel before washing and keep fats out of the drain.

Older drain lines

Many older Missoula homes have cast iron drains inside the house and clay or cast iron lines to the street. Cast iron rusts and scales inside, narrowing the pipe. Clay joints let roots in. Both cause clogs that keep coming back until the pipe is repaired.

Cables, jetting and cameras

A cable breaks through most clogs. Water jetting scours grease and scale from the pipe walls. A camera shows what's really in the line, so you know whether you need a cleaning or a repair. Ask what method the plumber suggests and why.

What to avoid

Skip chemical drain cleaners: they rarely clear a full blockage, can harm older pipes and make the job risky for the plumber. Don't flush wipes, even ones labeled flushable.

Booking a cleaning

Tell the plumber which drains are slow and for how long, and whether anything has backed up. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.