Common clogs we clear
- Kitchen sinks: grease, food scraps and coffee grounds
- Garbage disposals: jammed, humming or backing up into the sink
- Bathroom sinks: hair, soap scum and toothpaste buildup
- Tubs and showers: slow drains and standing water
- Toilets: repeat clogs, weak flushes and overflows
- Laundry drains: lint and overflowing standpipes
We fix the cause, not just the clog
Plunging or snaking a drain gets water moving again. But if a clog keeps coming back, something is causing it. It could be a worn-out trap, a drain with poor slope, a disposal that isn’t grinding properly, or a toilet that simply isn’t up to the job. Our plumbers clear the blockage, then look at why it happened and tell you straight whether a small repair would stop the cycle.
One fixture is slow
The clog is usually in that fixture’s trap or branch line. It’s a quick, contained repair in most cases.
Several fixtures back up
Gurgling toilets, a tub that fills when the sink drains, or water backing up at the lowest drain all point to a main line problem. Mention it when you call.
City sewer or septic: we know both
Inside Enumclaw city limits, most homes drain to the city sewer system. Out on the plateau, many rural homes and farms rely on septic systems. That difference matters: septic systems are less forgiving of grease, wipes and harsh chemicals, and a stubborn clog on a septic property deserves a closer look. Our plumbers work on homes with both.
Keep your drains flowing
- Scrape plates into the trash, and never pour grease or oil down the sink
- Run cold water while using the garbage disposal, and skip fibrous scraps like celery and corn husks
- Use hair catchers in tubs and showers
- Only flush toilet paper. “Flushable” wipes aren’t.
- Call early when a drain slows down, before it stops completely
Every clog repair is priced upfront, by the job, not by the hour, so you know the cost before we start.
Kitchen & Bathroom Clogs FAQs
Should I use chemical drain cleaner?
We don’t recommend it. Harsh drain chemicals often don’t clear a real blockage, can damage older pipes and fixtures, and make the job more hazardous for whoever has to open the drain afterward. If you have a septic system, they can also harm the bacteria it depends on.
Why does my kitchen sink keep clogging?
Grease, food scraps, coffee grounds and starchy foods build up in the trap and drain line over time. Sometimes the drain itself was installed with poor slope. We’ll clear it and let you know if something in the setup is making it worse.
What does it mean if several drains are slow at once?
When more than one fixture backs up, like a toilet gurgling when the sink drains or a tub filling when the washer runs, the blockage is probably further down in the main drain line, not in a single fixture. Tell us when you call so we can plan the right fix.
I’m on a septic system outside town. Does that change anything?
A bit. On septic, what goes down the drain matters even more. Grease, “flushable” wipes and harsh chemicals can clog both your pipes and your septic system. We’ll clear your fixture clog and point out anything that could cause trouble downstream.
How is clog repair priced?
Upfront, by the job, not by the hour. You’ll know the price before we start.