Clogged Sink, Shower, or Toilet?
Get things flowing again with Cardinal. Our plumbers clear everyday clogs in kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, showers, and toilets.
Several drains backing up or water coming through a basement floor drain? Those problems require a drain-cleaning specialist.
Help for Everyday Clogs
From a kitchen sink that drains slowly to a toilet that won’t flush, we’ll assess the problem and work to clear the blockage.
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Kitchen Sinks
Help clearing clogs caused by food, grease, and buildup.
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Bathroom Sinks
Clear away hair, soap, and buildup that slow your sink down.
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Showers
Help clearing hair and soap buildup that leaves water pooling around your feet.
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Toilets
Help with a clogged toilet when the other drains in your home are working normally.
When You Need a Drain Cleaning Specialist
Some backups involve larger drain lines beyond the sinks, showers, and toilets we clear. Contact a drain-cleaning specialist if you notice:
- Several drains backing up, such as a toilet and shower affected at the same time.
- Water coming up through a basement floor drain, even if it eventually drains away.
- Small pieces of toilet paper around a floor drain, which can remain after backed-up water recedes.
What to Expect When We Visit
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Talk through the problem
We’ll ask what’s backing up, when it started, and whether it has happened before.
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Assess the drain
Your plumber will inspect accessible piping and look for signs that a recurring clog may have a larger underlying cause.
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Work to clear the blockage
For clogs within our service scope, we’ll use drain-clearing equipment suited to the problem.
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Explain the next step
If the blockage requires a drain-cleaning specialist, we’ll explain what we found and recommend someone who can help.
Help Keep Your Kitchen Drain Flowing
A few everyday habits can help reduce buildup in your kitchen drain.
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Keep grease out of the sink
Let cooking grease cool, then dispose of it in the trash instead of pouring it down the drain.
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Use cold water with your disposal
Run cold water while operating your garbage disposal.
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Pay attention to repeat clogs
If the same drain keeps slowing down, mention it when you schedule service. Recurring clogs may point to a problem that needs a closer look.
Common Questions About Clogged Drains
Yes. You don’t have to wait until the water stops draining completely to schedule service for a slow kitchen sink, bathroom sink, or shower.
Recurring clogs can involve buildup, pipe condition, or the slope of the drain line. We’ll ask about previous problems and inspect accessible piping for signs that the issue needs a closer look.
Yes. We handle toilet clogs when the other drains in your home are working normally. If your toilet and shower are backing up together, contact a drain-cleaning specialist.
No. Main sewer line blockages require a drain-cleaning specialist. Several drains backing up at the same time can be a sign of a blockage farther down the system.
No. We refer basement floor-drain backups and blockages beneath concrete floors to a drain-cleaning specialist. Even a small wet area or traces of toilet paper around the drain can indicate a backup, whether or not water is still standing.
Let’s Get Things Flowing Again
A slow sink, standing shower water, or clogged toilet can interrupt your day. Cardinal can help assess the problem and clear everyday clogs.
Local Service. Lasting Comfort.