Professional Town and Country, MO Drain Cleaning solves weak drains and blockages in your pipes before they grow into larger issues. Regardless of what draining problems you're facing, professional drain cleaning protects your pipes and helps prevent future complications. Signature Plumbing's licensed experts are available 24/7 to help your home. get in touch today at (636) 742-2533 or get in touch online to make an appointment today.

Fast and effective, our team of plumbing professionals treats your Town and Country, MO home as if it were our own. We handle sinks, sewers, drain inspection, and other plumbing operations which protects your home from water damage.

On this page, we'll be reviewing warning signs of a dirty drain, potential complications from dirty drains, FAQs on drain cleaning, and the Town and Country, MO drain cleaning services we assist you with at Signature Plumbing.

See more about our high standards in our reviews to learn why we've been Town and Country, MO's go-to business for all your plumbing needs since 2011.

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5 Signs Your Town and Country, MO Drain Needs to be Cleaned

To prevent small plumbing issues from growing into bigger ones, pay attention to your drain's capacity and pay attention to any signs that drain cleaning is required. We've picked out our five top signals to be aware of below:

1. Slow Drains

If it's taking a while for your drains to remove water, one possible cause is that it's clogged. Whether intentionally or not, everyone occasionally sends more than water down the drain, and over time hair, food scraps, toiletries, and more can build up, causing blockages. Professional cleaning can evacuate these blocks, restoring your appliances' drain capabilities.

2. Water Backing Up

Depending on your home's plumbing, having a blockage in one area can cause a drain elsewhere to send water back up. For example, if your toilet line is clogged, it may not be immediately noticeable at the toilet. Meanwhile, water can flow up out of a sink's drain, unable to properly flow into the correct pipe.

3. Foul Odors

Watch out for bad smells that are present in and around your drain. This could be caused by bacteria or fungi, but that's not the only cause. Foul odors can also be the result of sewage backup or air getting stuck in the pipes. Right now, it's just a bad smell, but extended exposure can be dangerous.

4. Gurgling Sounds

If your line has a partial clog, you could hear gurgling or bubbling noises coming from trapped air. Your drain is partially functioning, but creates bubbles and air pockets that aren't supposed to be there. Besides being annoying, these sounds are signals that something larger could be wrong.

5. Multiple Clogged Lines

Finally, all of the signs above can be exacerbated by having multiple clogged lines. Having multiple blockages in your home's plumbing system can result in slow drains, water backup, foul odors, and gurgling sounds at any of the drains. It's not always multiple clogs, though – sometimes it is actually a single major blockage, deep in your system.

If you see all the warnings at multiple drains, it's possible that there's another root cause: Issues with your main sewer line. A main sewer line issue is a big deal because wastewater can back up and mix with your clean water. If you suspect your sewer system is broken, it's important to call a plumber right away.

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Common Drain Cleaning Problems in Town and Country, MO

Cleaning your drains goes beyond the surface appeal – it's a key part of caring for your home. Over time, clogs will damage your house, increase infection risks, attract pests, and lower your house's plumbing efficiency.

Corrosion

When debris gets stuck in your Town and Country, MO drain and pipes, over time, it can corrode the pipes, causing damage over time. This is caused via increased friction, changing the acidity of the water, or both. Corrosion is extra insidious because it generally can't be detected from outside the pipe until it springs a leak.

Clogs

Clogs can occur when debris builds up and narrows the drain, creating bottlenecks and even blockages. When your drain is not able to handle as much water, its performance will suffer, and at some point it can cause water to back up out the drain. Or, if pressure builds up, it can create a crack in the pipe.

Water Damage

If your pipe springs a leak, major water damage can result. Sometimes this is obvious, but it could be in an area you can't see. If water leaks in these areas, your house's foundation could be affected, necessitating repairs.

Health Risks: Bacteria, Mold, and Mildew

Bacteria, mold, and mildew aren't don't just smell bad – they can be sources of health issues, too. The organic matter in uncleaned drains can create a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which can expand and get into your air. Additionally, they can also damage the pipe structure, leading to more issues.

Pest Infestations

Moist environments with organic matter can attract pests, particularly insects. In Town and Country, MO, mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches can all build up colonies in these environments and create long-standing problems. Working with an exterminator can expel the pests, and working with a plumber to clean the drains can remove the conditions that brought them in the first place.

Reduced Performance in Your Home's Plumbing

When dirt builds up in your drain over time, you'll run into issues with your day-to-day plumbing performance. It may sneak up on you slowly, but having your drains perform suboptimally will become more of a hindrance than you realize:

  • Sinks full of dirt and gunk
  • Difficulty getting the toilet to fully flush
  • Dirty or low-pressure showers

As time goes on, the debris will build up and eventually totally block the pipe. At this stage, you're likely to see leaks in your pipes, flooding the area and hurting your property's value. To prevent this, don't send any grease, oils, or solid matter down your drains and hire a plumber to inspect them regularly.

Our Town and Country, MO Drain Cleaning Services

Regardless of which drain is blocked and how, Signature Plumbing is up to the task. Our goal is to fix the problem, wherever it is occurring.

  • Sink Drain Cleaning: Debris from washing your dishes and brushing your teeth can get into sink drains and cause clogs. Our Town and Country, MO drain cleaning professionals wipe these out with ease.
  • Basement Drain Cleaning: The lower elevation makes basement drains prone to catch all kinds of clogs, coming from kitchen sink food scraps, bathroom drain toothpaste, or something else. We won't just unclog the drain, we'll look for any damage to your foundation or cracked pipes.
  • Sewer Drain Cleaning: Collecting all the wastewater in your home, your sewer is vulnerable to clogs from all kinds of home debris, as well as outside complications like tree roots. If we locate any damage while working on your home, we can excavate the sewer line to go in and restore it.
  • Toilet Drain Cleaning: Wipes (despite some being called flushable) can often cause clogs, in addition to toilet paper and other debris. Our industrial grade cleaners, drain snakes, and hydro jets are designed to break up stuck materials.
  • Bathtub Drain Cleaning: Hair, soap, dirt, and pet fur frequently flow down shower and bath drains, causing buildups and blocks over time. We'll take out the blockage, and any mold or mildew that's built up along with it.
  • Drain Camera Inspections: We don't just fix the first problem we see and call it done – with our drain inspection services, we can examine your home's water system in detail to find the origins of the blockages. This can give you an answer on whether something is seriously wrong with your plumbing.

Call us now for 24/7 drain cleaning (or other plumbing) services, at 636-742-2533.

Town and Country, MO Drain Cleaning FAQs

Drain cleaning in Town and Country, MO depends on both you and the professional cleaners - regular professional drain cleaning attacks the tough clogs, while individual maintenance helps keep things operational the rest of the time. Below, we've answered some of the most popular Town and Country, MO drain cleaning questions:

Should I use chemical drain cleaners?

We don't recommend using chemical drain cleaners for several reasons - they corrode your pipes, struggle to fix total blockages, and can be hazardous to your health. If they get stuck in your drain, too, they can mix with other chemicals in your plumbing system to make dangerous compounds.

Can clogged drains make you sick?

Yes, in two ways. First, clogs can make ideal growing conditions for harmful bacteria and fungi. Without cleaning, you risk infections just by being around the given drain.
Second, if the water cannot flow past a block, it can cause waste water to flow backwards, contaminating other parts of your Town and Country, MO home's water system.

How often should drain pipes be cleaned in Town and Country, MO?

Generally, you'll want to have your drains professionally cleaned every 6 months to 1 year, so that they can eliminate any heavy-duty blocks. You can do your own month-to-month home cleanings to decrease buildup.

What things should I avoid putting down drains?

While it would be impossible to make a truly comprehensive list, here are some examples of items people tend to flush down their drains, but are harmful for them:

  • Fats/Oils/Grease
  • Coffee Grounds
  • Egg Shells
  • Paper (besides Toilet Paper)
  • Cleaning Products
  • Rice or Pasta
  • Paint
What are common causes of drain clogs?

While you probably try hard to prevent yourself from flushing any of the above examples down your drains, eventually, some sort of debris will build up in them. Grease, hair, soap, and food waste are the reasons behind most clogs.

Is it okay to pour boiling water down the drain?

Probably not - boiling water is harmful to certain pipe materials, so we don't recommend pouring boiling water down any of your drains. There are technically use cases where it can help, but you're better off using slightly cooled down water, with significantly less risk of damaging your drains.

How can I protect my drain?

Besides regular cleaning/inspections, drain covers can prevent blockages by stopping debris before it flows down. Scrape food scraps into the trash bin, rather than the garbage disposal. And pour hot (not boiling!) water down the drain once a week to discourage grease from building up.



Let Signature Plumbing Handle Your Town and Country, MO Drain Cleaning Needs

Town and Country, MO drain cleaning can be messy, but it is always important. At Signature Plumbing we treat your home and drains as if they were our own.

  • Licensed Plumbing Professionals: Our team is licensed, insured, and have extensive experience serving the Town and Country, MO area.
  • Highly Responsive: We're available 24/7 to help with everything from standard maintenence to plumbing emergencies.
  • Transparent Pricing: We won't add on expenses after the cleaning - we're clear with our pricing and quotes at the start of the work.
  • On-The-Spot Fixes: Our team is equipped to fix any common issues we find, so if something else is wrong beyond the original issue, we're still prepared.

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Don't let clogged or dirty drains hold back your home. Call us today at (636) 742-2533 or contact us online for all your Town and Country, MO drain cleaning needs.

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