Professional Union, MO Drain Cleaning solves slow drains, recurring clogs, and water backups before they need extensive, expensive repairs. Whether your water is draining sluggishly or not at all, professional drain cleaning improves the flow and helps prevent future complications. Signature Plumbing's licensed experts are available 24/7 to help your home. Call now at (636) 742-2533 or get in touch online to make an appointment today.

Experienced and reliable, our team of plumbing professionals treats your Union, MO house's plumbing with care. We handle sinks, sewers, drain inspection, and other plumbing operations which protects your home from water damage.

On this page, we'll be reviewing signs your drain needs service, potential complications from dirty drains, FAQs on drain cleaning, and the Union, MO drain cleaning services we provide at Signature Plumbing.

See more about our high standards in our reviews to learn why we've been Union, MO's top plumbing service since we first opened in 2011.

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How to Know If You Need Drain Cleaning or Sewer Cleaning

If one sink, tub, shower, or toilet is acting up, the clog may be close to that fixture. If several drains are slow, gurgling, or backing up at the same time, the main sewer line may be involved. Use this quick guide to compare the signs:

Drain Cleaning May Be Needed You May Need Sewer Cleaning
Only one drain in the home is slow, clogged, or struggling to empty More than one drain is affected, especially in different rooms or levels of the home
The issue is isolated and does not affect other fixtures nearby Water or wastewater backs up into lower drains, tubs, toilets, or basement fixtures
Hair, soap, grease, food scraps, or small debris may be causing buildup Tree roots, heavy buildup, damaged pipe, or a main line blockage may be involved
The drain clears for a while after cleaning and does not affect other fixtures The backup returns quickly, smells like sewage, or affects several areas of the home

If you are not sure where the clog is, Signature Plumbing can inspect the line and recommend the right cleaning method. For drain cleaning or sewer cleaning in Union, call (636) 742-2533 or contact us online.

5 Signs Your Union, MO Drain Needs to be Cleaned

To avoid damage to your home's plumbing, keep track of your drain's performance and be aware of 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 sinks, showers, bathrooms, and/or more to drain water, it could be clogged. Regardless of how careful you are, everyone sometimes sends things we aren't supposed to down the drain, and over time hair, food scraps, toiletries, and more will accumulate, creating clogs. Professional cleaning can clear your pipes, improving your drains' performance.

2. Water Backing Up

Depending on your home's plumbing, having a clog in one area can cause a drain elsewhere to send water back up. For example, if your toilet line is clogged, the toilet could initially appear to flush as normal. Meanwhile, water may start to come up the drain of the sink, 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 caused by clogs in the pipes, resulting in sewage backup and air bubbles. In the short term, it's just a bad smell, but extended exposure can be dangerous.

4. Gurgling Sounds

Having a partially clogged line can result in gurgling or bubbling noises coming from trapped air. This allows some water to flow through, but creates bubbles and air pockets which allow gas up into your home. 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. The more clogs and blocks in your home's plumbing, the more you will see slow drains, water backup, foul odors, and gurgling sounds in each of the drains. It's not always multiple clogs, though – sometimes it is actually a single major blockage, deep in your system.

If you're noticing all of the above signs for more than one drain in your home, you might actually be up against a larger problem: Issues with your main sewer line. A main sewer line issue is a big deal because get into your home's clean water system, causing sickness. For any main sewer line issues,, it's important to reach out to a plumber right away.

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Common Drain Cleaning Problems in Union, MO

Home drain maintenence goes beyond the surface appeal – it's important for the long-term health and safety of your home. Over time, clogs will damage your house, increase your chance of getting sick, attract pests, and lower your house's plumbing efficiency.

Corrosion

When a clog sticks around in your Union, MO drain and pipes, it can slowly but steadily corrode the pipes, causing damage over time. This results from increased friction, changing the acidity of the water, or both. Corrosion is extra difficult because it normally can't be detected from outside the pipe until it breaks and starts spilling water.

Clogs

Clogs can occur when debris builds up and narrows the drain, creating bottlenecks and even blockages. After that, with your drain's capacity lowered, its performance will suffer, and at some point it can cause water to back up out the drain. Additionally, if pressure builds up, it can cause your pipe to crack.

Water Damage

When a crack appears in a pipe, water can flood part of your home, causing serious damage. it may be visible, but sometimes it can happen behind the walls and below the floors. If water leaks in these areas, the damage can be deep and structural, necessitating repairs.

Health Risks: Bacteria, Mold, and Mildew

Bacteria, mold, and mildew aren't just sources of bad odors – they can be sources of health issues, too. The organic matter buildup makes an ideal environment for bacteria and fungi to grow, which can expand beyond the pipes and drains. On top of that, they can also damage the pipe structure, causing additional problems.

Pest Infestations

Moist environments with organic matter can attract pests, particularly insects. In Union, MO, mosquitoes, flies, and cockroaches can all survive and thrive in these conditions and create long-standing problems. Working with an exterminator can expel the pests, and working with a plumber to clean the drains can fight against their return.

Reduced Performance in Your Home's Plumbing

When dirt builds up in your drain over time, you'll see reductions in your home's plumbing efficiency. It may not be obvious at first, 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

Eventually, the clog will acquire more and more material, resulting in a complete blockage. At this stage, you're likely to see leaks in your pipes, letting water out and damaging your property's value. To prevent this, avoid putting anything solid down your drains and hire a plumber to inspect them regularly.

Our Union, 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 cause a blockage when it goes down the drain. Our Union, MO drain cleaning professionals break up blocks effortlessly.
  • Basement Drain Cleaning: Their natural low level makes basement drains prone to collecting debris from everywhere in the house, whether 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 damaged pipes.
  • Sewer Drain Cleaning: Collecting all the wastewater in your home, your sewer is vulnerable to clogs from anything that clogged any of the other drains in your house, and external threatslike tree roots on top of it. If we notice any damage while cleaning, we can excavate the sewer line to go in and fix it.
  • Toilet Drain Cleaning: Wipes (despite some being called flushable) frequently cause blockages, as well as 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 often collect in shower and bath drains, leading to buildups and blockages over time. We'll take out the blockage, and any mold or mildew that's built up along with it.
  • Drain Camera Inspections: At Signature Plumbing, we go the extra mile beyond fixing your drain – with our drain inspection services, we can look further into your pipes to find the origins of the blockages. This can eliminate guesswork and confirm whether or not you have a larger problem.

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

Union, MO Drain Cleaning FAQs

Drain cleaning in Union, MO depends on both you and the professional cleaners - regular professional drain cleaning wipes out blockages, while individual maintenance keeps the pipes clean in the interim. Here are answers to some of the most prevalent Union, MO drain cleaning questions:

Should I use chemical drain cleaners?

We don't recommend using chemical drain cleaners for multiple reasons - they can damage your pipes, struggle to fix total blockages, and can be hazardous to your health. If they don't fully flush out, too, they can combine with other chemicals in your plumbing system to make harmful compounds.

Can clogged drains make you sick?

Yes, in two ways. First, clogs often provide food for harmful bacteria and fungi. If they grow unchecked, you're risking your health by being around the given drain.
Second, if the clog stops water from flowing in the proper direction, it can cause waste water to reverse its flow, contaminating the rest of your Union, MO home's water system.

How often should drain pipes be cleaned in Union, MO?

Regular professional drain cleaning services should be conducted every 6 months to 1 year, so that they can eliminate any heavy-duty blocks. You can do your own monthly maintenance to prevent buildup.

What things should I avoid putting down drains?

While it would be impossible to make a truly comprehensive list, these are some common items that people tend to flush down their drains, but actually shouldn't:

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

No matter how hard you try to avoid sending any of the above items down your drains, at some point, some sort of debris will build up in them. Grease, hair, soap, and food waste all tend to cause clogs.

Is it okay to pour boiling water down the drain?

Probably not - boiling water can damage PVC pipe and some fittings, so we advice you to let water cool before pouring it in a drain. There are technically use cases where it can help, but you can get similar cleaning effects with less warm 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 guard against grease blockages.



Let Signature Plumbing Handle Your Union, MO Drain Cleaning Needs

Union, MO drain cleaning can be messy, but it is an important part of your home maintenence. At Signature Plumbing we're dedicated to providing top quality plumbing service for your home.

  • Licensed Plumbing Professionals: Our team is licensed, insured, and have been serving Union, MO for over a decade.
  • Highly Responsive: Our phones are online 24/7 to take care of everything from minor clogs to plumbing emergencies.
  • Transparent Pricing: We won't add new fees partway through the job - we're open with our pricing and quotes before we start the job.
  • On-The-Spot Fixes: Our team's trucks are stocked to fix whatever issues we find, so if we do find more issues than anticipated, we're still prepared.

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Keep your drains clean and your house healthy. Call us today at (636) 742-2533 or contact us online for all your Union, MO drain cleaning needs.

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