Drain Cleaning
Drain Cleaning in Chesaning, MI
Four Generations Of Keeping Chesaning Drains Flowing
Clogged drains rarely happen all at once. Grease builds up a little at a time in the kitchen line, hair collects in the tub drain week after week, and roots creep into a sewer joint until one day the water stops moving.
Sloan’s Septic Tank Service is the company locals trust for drain cleaning in Chesaning, MI. Since 1965, we have served homes, farms, and businesses, backed by consistent A+ level service. Before any work starts, we give you a free estimate so you know what's involved and what it will cost.
Where Is the Clog, and What Does It Tell You?
Where a clog shows up tells you a lot about what's causing it and how far down the line it sits.
When you call, tell us which drains are acting up. That one detail usually narrows down where we need to start.
When Does Drain Snaking Do the Job?
Drain snaking is the right tool for a clog in one spot. A flexible cable with a rotating head feeds into the line and breaks up hair, food, and small debris so water can pass again. For a kitchen or bathroom drain that slowed down gradually, snaking is often all it takes.
Its limit is that a snake opens a path through the blockage, but it doesn't clean the walls of the pipe. If the line is coated with grease or scale, debris will start catching on that buildup again.
When Is Hydro Jetting the Better Choice?
Hydro jetting is the better choice when the problem is buildup on the pipe walls rather than a single clog. Highly pressurized water leaves a special nozzle and scours grease, mineral scale, and roots off the inside of the pipe. The line comes out close to its original diameter instead of having a hole punched through the middle of the blockage.
We also use hydro jetting to prepare a line for CIPP pipe lining, since the liner needs clean walls to bond to.
What Does a Sewer Camera Show That a Snake Can't?
A snake can tell you there's a blockage. A sewer camera shows you what the blockage is and what the pipe looks like around it.
The footage can reveal:
That footage decides the next step. We'll walk you through what the camera found before recommending anything.
Why Do Roots Keep Coming Back After a Cleaning?
Roots grow toward moisture, and a leaking joint in a sewer line puts off plenty of it. Cutting the roots out clears the line, but the opening they came through is still there. Within a season or two, new roots often find their way back in.
That's especially common in Mid-Michigan. Freeze-thaw cycles shift the ground and loosen joints in older clay and cast iron lines, giving roots more places to get in. A camera inspection can show whether lining the pipe would close those entry points for good.
Septic or Sewer: Why Does It Matter for a Backup?
If your property runs on a septic system, a backup isn't always a simple pipe clog. When the system fills up or fails, wastewater has nowhere to go except back into your lowest fixtures.
Pay attention to these key signs:
Why Don't Store-Bought Drain Cleaners Fix It?
Chemical drain cleaners can burn a small hole through a soft clog, but they don't remove the grease or scale that caused it. Used repeatedly, they can also damage pipes, especially older ones.
If you've poured a bottle down the same drain more than once, the clog is probably deeper or more solid than a chemical can reach.
Drains That Work Harder: Restaurants, Shops, and Farms
Businesses put a heavier load on their drains than most homes do. Commercial kitchens send grease down the line all day, restrooms in busy buildings see wipes and paper products, and farm properties can deal with sediment and long runs of buried pipe.
A regular drain cleaning service set to how hard your drains work keeps buildup from reaching the point where it shuts down a kitchen or restroom during business hours. We split our work between residential and commercial customers, so we're set up for both.
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FREE Camera Inspection with Accessible Cleanout
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a drain smell bad even though it isn't clogged?
Drains that sit unused, like a basement floor drain or a guest bathroom shower, can lose the water in their trap. Without that water seal, sewer gas can come up through the drain. Running water down it every few weeks usually solves the problem.
Can drains be cleaned in the middle of winter?
Yes. We reach the line through cleanouts and drains, so frozen ground doesn't stop us from clearing a clog.
Does a garbage disposal make clogs more likely?
It can. Disposals grind food into small pieces, but grease, coffee grounds, and starchy scraps can still collect in the line downstream. Running plenty of cold water and keeping grease out of the sink helps.
Call Us If Your Lowest Drain Is Telling You Something
When the basement floor drain gurgles or water shows up where it shouldn't, get professional assistance from Sloan’s Septic Tank Service.
Call (989) 845-6280 for drain cleaning in Chesaning, MI, and ask about a free camera inspection with an accessible cleanout.
