Sewer & Drain Cleaning Services

Serving the Area for 40+ Years!

Is a clogged drain slowing you down? Don’t worry.

Drain clogs are one of the most common plumbing issues we address at Meetze Plumbing. With over 40 years in the business, our drain cleaning and repair experience is unmatched in the Midlands. 

Untreated drain clogs can lead to larger, more expensive issues if they aren’t addressed right away. Our expert technicians are available 24/7 with same-day drain cleaning.

Don’t wait for the problem to bubble up. Be proactive with your plumbing and schedule a drain cleaning today. 

Signs of Drainage Problems

Unsure whether the state of your drain warrants professional drain cleaning, but you think there might be an issue? Consider these seven signs of a serious drainage problem. 

• Slow drains: If water always drains slowly from any drain, then you probably have a partial blockage down the line. 

• Unusual odors: Do your drains smell bad? Do you frequently catch foul odors in rooms with drains, like your bathroom or kitchen? Even if it’s not yet causing a blockage, you probably have some sort of drainage problem developing. 

• Frequent clogs: Clogs shouldn’t be happening on a regular basis. If a drain frequently clogs but resolves shortly after, it’s a sure sign of a more serious drain problem that requires proper drain cleaning. 

• Gurgling drains: When drains gurgle, bubble, or you notice the water levels in your toilet change, it all points to one problem—air getting into parts of your drain it shouldn’t be in. This often happens because of blockages causing backflow to go where it shouldn’t. 

• Multiple clogs: If several drains behave like they’ve clogged at once, you’re probably experiencing a sewer backup. This needs immediate professional attention before it causes major damage to your sewer system. 

• Increased pests: Even if you haven’t noticed odors or backflow yet, pests might have shown up for the water and other particulates. Fruit flies and other water-attracted pests can be a giveaway. 

• Backup: If running water down one drain leads to water coming back up out of another drain, you need professional help quickly. This can cause serious contamination, illness, and property damage if left unrepaired. 

This list is not exhaustive, and every one of these is indicative of a potentially serious drainage problem.

If you have more than one, or any severe manifestation of these, it’s time to give us a call.

Without drain or sewer cleaning, your problem could get worse quickly. Check out our blog post on the importance of regular drain cleanings. 

Why Invest in Professional Cleaning

The short answer is that it will save you more money to get professional help before the problem gets worse—and it will. You can try to fix a clogged drain yourself by plunging it or buying chemical drain cleaners.

But these “fixes” are like putting a bandage over the problem. It’s still there. 

Most of the time, these attempts aren’t even helping the real issue, which might be caused by misaligned pipes, tree root intrusion, or stuck objects. Even more, those chemical cleaners actually cause more problems by eating away at your plumbing. 

A professional plumber armed with the right tools and experience to diagnose a drainage issue successfully is the only way to actually fix the problem without causing further damage.

There are a lot of advantages to hiring professional drain cleaners, but most importantly, it will save you money, time, and a lot of headaches. 

What to Expect from Drain Clearing Services

Our actual drain cleaning process varies because no clog is created equal. However, you can expect the same service excellence from our team every time you need us. 

1. Consultation. We always start with an initial consultation to hear from you exactly what you’re experiencing and your concerns. We use this conversation to guide our initial assessment of the problem, focusing on all the accessible parts of your system. 

1. Advanced Inspection. From there, we move on to an advanced inspection, which usually involves video camera technology to hone in on the drainage issue. This approach is highly effective at identifying the exact location and nature of the problem. 

1. The Drain Cleaning Process. We get into this more in the next section, but the actual cleaning process varies from issue to issue. Maybe you have a sewer backup that needs clog-busting, or maybe a drain snake will do the trick on your slow-draining shower. From sewer line repair to clogged toilets, our highly skilled professionals have the tools and expertise to clear your drainage system. 

1. Recommendations & Guidance. Once your drain is cleared, we’ll walk you through how we fixed the problem and share recommendations based on our findings. Our goal is to help you keep your pipes clean and avoid unnecessary, and often costly, fixes. 

Our Drain Cleaning Process

For over 40 years, residents of Columbia, Augusta, and the Midlands have sought our expert help time and again to solve their drainage issues.

Our comprehensive drain cleaning process begins with inspecting your drain and sewer system, sometimes aided with state-of-the-art video camera technology so we can pinpoint the exact source of your problem. 

From there, we determine the best course of action, from motorized snakes to root cutters and high-pressure water blasts. Whatever the problem, our expert drain cleaning services will get your system back to draining like the day it was installed. 

Why Leave it to the Pros

While you may be tempted to do DIY clog removal using store-bought chemical cleaners, we highly recommend that you don’t! Chemical drain cleaners rarely remove the entire clog, and they eat away at your pipes, leading to even more problems with your plumbing system. 

So, whenever you suspect a drain clog or some other drainage issue, just give us a call. We’re available 24/7 with same-day drain and sewer services. No matter the problem, we’ll have you back to clean flowing water in no time.