Drain Cleaning
Cleared right, not just pushed down the road.
A clog that comes back is telling you something. Wes finds what that is and deals with it, whether it is a quick clear or something further down the line.
The honest version
Most clogs are symptoms.
A drain that is slow once might just be hair and soap. A drain that backs up again and again, or a whole house that gurgles when the washing machine runs, is pointing at something further along the line. We do not just punch a hole through the blockage and call it fixed. We find out what is actually causing it.
Wes has been clearing drains and fixing the underlying problems on Front Range homes and businesses for years. Kitchen sinks, bath drains, floor drains, laundry lines, and main lines out to the street. He will tell you straight which it is: a five-minute clear or a sign of something that needs proper attention. Reach out anytime for a straight price.
What drain cleaning involves
The right tool for the blockage.
Not every clog needs the same approach. A slow bathroom sink usually yields to a hand snake in a few minutes. A kitchen line packed with years of grease needs something stronger. When a snake just pushes a hole through without clearing the buildup, we bring out the hydro jetter and scour the pipe walls back to bare pipe.
We start by understanding what you are dealing with. How long has the drain been slow? What goes down it regularly? Does it back up all at once or drain slowly over time? Those details tell Wes what he is likely to find before he even looks, and they shape how he clears it. After the line is flowing, he checks whether what he found is a one-time issue or a pattern that needs fixing at the root. Call us at (303) 883-9075 to get it cleared.
- Drain snaking
- Hydro jetting
- Kitchen drain clearing
- Bathroom sink and tub drains
- Shower drain cleaning
- Main line clearing
When it keeps coming back
A recurring clog is not bad luck.
If you have snaked the same drain twice in six months, the snake is not the answer. Repeat clogs have a reason: grease that has built up on the pipe walls and keeps catching debris, tree roots that have found a joint, a belly in the line where water sits instead of flowing, or old clay pipe that has shifted and cracked. The only way to know which it is without guessing is to put a camera in the line.
Wes runs a camera before quoting any repair on a recurring drain. You see the same footage he does. If the problem is something a thorough hydro jetting will clear for years, he says so. If there is a break or a root intrusion that will keep coming back, he shows you exactly where it is and gives you a straight number to fix it. No upsell, no guessing. Schedule a camera look.
- Video camera inspection
- Root intrusion clearing
- Hydro jetting for buildup
- Line belly assessment
- Broken or cracked pipe diagnosis
- Honest repair vs. clear recommendation
Floor, laundry, and specialty drains
Every drain in the house.
Most plumbers focus on kitchen and bath, but slow floor drains in a basement, a laundry utility sink that backs up when the washer runs, or a garage floor drain that has not drained in years are just as disruptive. These lines often get ignored until they flood something important.
Wes handles floor drains, laundry drains, utility sinks, and the less-obvious connections that most people do not think about until water is somewhere it should not be. He also deals with slow drains that are the result of shared venting issues rather than an actual blockage in the drain line itself. If you have tried everything and the drain is still slow, it is worth a call to find out why. Check our gallery for examples of drain work we have done around the Front Range.
- Floor drain cleaning
- Laundry and utility drains
- Basement drain backup
- Garage floor drains
- Shared vent issues
- Slow drain diagnosis
Why master plumber and GC matters
Drain cleaning is not always just drain cleaning.
Most drain cleaning services clear what they can reach and leave. But sometimes a blocked drain is the first sign of something that touches the structure of the house: a collapsed line under the slab, a connection to aging cast iron that needs replacing, a backup caused by improper venting that requires permitted work to fix correctly.
Because Wes holds a master plumber license and a plumbing contractor license, he can look at a drain problem and see the whole picture. If clearing the clog is the right call, that is what he does. If what he finds requires permitted plumbing repair or structural work to resolve properly, he can scope and permit that work himself instead of handing you off to a second contractor. That matters on older Denver-area homes where a blocked drain sometimes points to decades-old infrastructure that needs more than a snake. Tell us what you are dealing with.
- Master plumber licensed
- Plumbing contractor licensed
- Permitted plumbing repair
- Older home experience
- Slab and under-floor drains
- Full scope, one contractor
How a drain call works
No mystery, no pressure.
We figure out what is actually happening before we quote you a fix.
We look at it first.
Snake or camera the line to see what is actually going on instead of guessing from the outside.
You get a straight number.
We tell you what we found and what it will take to fix it before any work starts. No surprises after.
We clear it and check.
Clear the line, verify it is flowing properly, and tell you whether there is anything to watch for down the road.
Where we work
Littleton and the Front Range.
Based in Littleton, Wes covers about a hundred miles out: the Denver metro, the Front Range, and the mountain towns. See our full service areas, or call and we will tell you straight whether we reach you.
Call (303) 883-9075Straight answers
Questions we hear a lot about drain cleaning.
My drain keeps clogging every few months. What is actually going on?
Repeat clogs almost always mean a physical condition in the line: grease accumulated on the pipe walls that keeps catching debris, tree roots that have grown into a joint, a low spot where solids settle instead of flushing out, or old pipe material that has deteriorated. A snake punches a temporary hole but does not fix the underlying condition. The right call is a camera inspection so you can see exactly what is in the line and make an informed decision about whether a thorough hydro jet or a proper repair is what actually solves it.
What is hydro jetting and when does a drain actually need it?
Hydro jetting is high-pressure water, typically 3,000 to 4,000 PSI, that scours the interior walls of the pipe rather than just punching a hole through the blockage the way a snake does. It is the right tool when the drain has significant grease buildup, when a snake clears the line but the drain slows again within a few weeks, or on commercial kitchens where the volume of grease is too high for snaking to keep up with. We check the line condition before jetting because you do not want high pressure on fragile old pipe without knowing what you are working with first.
Can you clear a drain the same day I call?
Usually yes. We try to get to drain calls quickly because a backed-up drain tends to become a flooded floor if it sits. Call us at (303) 883-9075 and we will tell you when we can be there. After-hours and weekend calls happen regularly in this business and we handle them.
How do I know if the problem is my drain line or the city sewer main?
The location and behavior of the backup usually tells the story. If multiple fixtures back up at the same time, or if water comes up in a floor drain when you flush a toilet in another room, the problem is typically on the shared main line, either yours or the city’s. A camera inspection confirms which side of the cleanout the problem is on. If it is on the city’s side, we will tell you straight so you can get them involved rather than spending money on a problem that is not yours to fix.
Do you handle commercial drain cleaning, or just residential?
Both. Commercial kitchens and restaurants are some of the most demanding drain cleaning work there is, with heavy grease loads that residential plumbing does not see. We hydro jet grease lines, service grease traps, and can set up a maintenance schedule so your lines stay clear instead of waiting for a backup during service. Contact us to talk through what a commercial drain program would look like for your operation.
What does drain cleaning cost?
A straightforward drain clear, a kitchen or bathroom clog that responds to a snake, is one of our more affordable calls. The price goes up with complexity: hydro jetting takes more time and equipment, and camera inspection adds to the cost but often saves money by showing you exactly what needs to be done instead of guessing. We give you a price before we start, not after, and we do not add surprise charges when the job turns out to be straightforward.
Is drain cleaning something I can prevent with regular maintenance?
To a degree, yes. Kitchen drains especially benefit from periodic hydro jetting before buildup gets heavy enough to cause a backup. Avoiding grease, coffee grounds, and fibrous food waste down the drain helps. For older homes with clay or cast iron sewer lines, a camera inspection every few years lets you catch root intrusion or pipe deterioration before it becomes an emergency. We can talk through what makes sense for your specific situation when we are out there.
Drain not moving?
Call Wes and get it cleared the right way, not just pushed down the road for next month.