Clear a Slow Drain Before It Backs Up

Professional drain cleaning for kitchens, bathrooms, and main lines in Andalusia, Alabama and neighboring communities.

A slow drain in Andalusia, Florala, Opp or a surrounding area gives you standing water in the sink or tub that takes minutes to clear, and you start avoiding using that fixture because you know it will not drain fast enough. The Plumbing Company LLC provides professional drain cleaning for sinks, tubs, showers, and main sewer lines throughout Andalusia, removing buildup, debris, and blockages that prevent water from flowing freely.


You may notice gurgling sounds when water drains, foul odors coming from the drain opening, or water backing up into other fixtures when you run the washing machine or flush a toilet. This service addresses grease accumulation in kitchen drains, hair clogs in bathroom sinks and tubs, and tree root intrusion in main sewer lines that serve older homes in the area. Clearing drains with the right tools restores proper flow, prevents backups that flood floors, and eliminates standing water that creates odors and attracts pests.


If you are dealing with a slow or clogged drain in Andalusia or throughout Southern Alabama, contact The Plumbing Company LLC at the first sign of drainage problems before a complete blockage forces water back into your home.

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How Drain Cleaning Restores Normal Flow

When you schedule drain cleaning in Andalusia, the work begins by determining where the blockage is located and what is causing it. You may have a clog just past the P-trap under a sink, buildup along the horizontal drain line that serves multiple fixtures, or roots growing into the main sewer line where clay pipes have cracked over time.


After cleaning, water will drain immediately when you open the faucet or pull the tub stopper, the gurgling sounds will stop, and you will no longer smell sewer gas coming from the drain. Fixtures that were backing up into each other will drain independently, and you will not see water rising in the toilet when you run the kitchen sink.


The service includes using cable augers, hydro-jetting equipment, or other tools designed to break up clogs without damaging your pipes. Kitchen drains clogged with grease are cleared and flushed, bathroom drains filled with hair and soap scum are snaked and cleaned, and main line blockages are addressed with equipment that reaches deep into the sewer system. This work does not include replacing damaged pipes, excavating your yard to access the sewer line, or repairing fixtures, but it does remove the blockage and restore drainage throughout your home.

Answers to Questions About Clogged Drains

Homeowners in Andalusia often ask what causes recurring clogs, whether chemical cleaners work, and when to call for professional cleaning, so here are the answers you need before scheduling.

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What causes drains to clog repeatedly?
Hair, soap scum, grease, and food debris accumulate over time in drain lines, and partial clogs that are not fully cleared grow back quickly. Tree roots can also infiltrate older sewer lines, creating blockages that return until the root intrusion is removed.
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How long does drain cleaning take?
Most single-fixture clogs in Andalusia are cleared in thirty to sixty minutes, while main sewer line blockages may take two to three hours depending on the location and severity. Access to cleanout ports speeds up the process.
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Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?
Chemical cleaners can damage older pipes, especially if used frequently, and they rarely clear tough clogs caused by hair, grease, or roots. Professional cleaning with cable augers or hydro-jetting removes the blockage completely without harming your plumbing.
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Why does water back up into other fixtures?
A blockage in the main drain line forces water to find another path, so it rises into the lowest fixture when you run water elsewhere in the home. Clearing the main line stops the backups and restores normal drainage.
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How can I prevent future drain clogs?
Avoid pouring grease down kitchen sinks, use drain screens to catch hair in bathrooms, and run hot water after each use to flush debris through the pipes. The Plumbing Company LLC can also schedule periodic maintenance cleaning for homes with recurring issues.

A clogged main line can flood your basement or bathroom with wastewater, and even minor clogs create standing water that damages fixtures and spreads bacteria. The Plumbing Company LLC provides drain cleaning services throughout Andalusia and nearby communities with fast response times and proven tools. Reach out now to clear your drains and restore full water flow.