Drain Cleaning in Lynn, MA
A slow or blocked drain is rarely a one-time problem. We clear the clog and look for what is causing it.
A blocked drain always picks the worst time: right before guests arrive, or with a sink full of dishes. The good news is that most clogs sit close to the fixture and can be cleared quickly once someone finds them.
Older homes in Lynn, especially two- and three-family buildings, often share drain lines between units. A slow drain in one apartment can be a sign of a problem farther down the same stack, so it is worth working out where the blockage actually is.
Our approach is to clear the clog and then tell you what likely caused it, so you are not calling again in a month.
Signs a drain needs attention
- Water that drains slowly or pools in the sink, tub or shower
- Gurgling sounds from drains when another fixture runs
- Bad smells coming from a drain, even after cleaning it
- Multiple fixtures backing up at the same time
- A toilet that keeps clogging or flushes weakly
- Water backing up into the tub when the washing machine drains
How we clear a blocked drain
- Locate the blockage. We ask which fixtures are affected and test them to figure out whether it is a branch line or the main.
- Clear it. Using the simplest effective tool, we break up and pull out the blockage instead of just punching a hole through it.
- Flush and test. We run water through the line to confirm it flows freely and check for leaks at the trap and joints.
- Look for the cause. Grease, hair, a collapsed section or roots leave different signs. We tell you what we found.
- Advise next steps. If the line needs more than a cleaning, such as repair or a camera inspection, we explain the options.
What affects the cost of drain cleaning
A simple sink clog and a main line blockage are very different jobs. What changes the price:
- Which line is blocked: a single fixture, a branch or the main line
- How accessible the cleanout, trap or fixture is
- What is causing the clog, since grease and roots need different methods
- The pipe material and age, especially in older cast iron and clay lines
- Whether the line needs to be re-cleaned or repaired after it is cleared
- The time of day you call and how urgent the situation is
Why call Kenia Construction for a clogged drain
We do more than the drain. If the pipe turns out to be damaged or the fixture needs to be replaced, we can handle the repair without sending you to another company.
You get a plain explanation of what was wrong and what, if anything, we recommend doing next.
Drain cleaning near Lynn
We clear drains in Lynn and the surrounding communities, including Lynn, MA and Revere, MA.
Drain Cleaning FAQs
Is it safe to use chemical drain cleaner before you come?
We suggest skipping it. Store-bought chemical cleaners can sit in a pipe that is fully blocked and then splash or burn when someone opens the trap, and they can be hard on older metal and PVC joints. A plunger, or a quick call, is usually safer.
How do I tell if the clog is in one drain or the main line?
If only the kitchen sink is slow, the clog is probably in that branch. If the tub, the toilet and the washing machine all back up together, or a downstairs drain gurgles when you flush upstairs, the blockage is likely in the main line.
What usually clogs kitchen and bathroom drains?
Kitchen lines clog with grease, food scraps and soap residue that build up in layers. Bathroom lines clog mostly with hair and soap scum around the stopper and trap, which is why they often clear faster than kitchen lines.
Will you snake the drain or use something stronger?
It depends on what is in the line. A cable machine clears most hair and soft blockages, and stubborn grease or roots can call for a different approach. We start with the simplest tool that will do the job and step up only if needed.
How can I keep the drain from clogging again?
Keep grease out of the kitchen sink, use a hair catcher in the tub and shower, and run hot water for a bit after washing dishes. In older homes with a slow main line, having it looked at once can save you from repeated clogs.
Need a drain cleared?
Call or message us about the clog and we will get you on the schedule.