Drain Repair Glendale, MO | Professional Plumbing Services

Glendale, MO, Drain Repair. Your bathtub clogs every time you try to drain it. Or your sink leaks every time you run water. Or your basement drain is pushing sewage up into your home (the associated health risks make this an emergency). Whatever isn't working right, you're sure of one thing: There's a problem with your drain.

Let a professional help you out. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we handle more than just cleanings – we'll help with repairs if there's a deeper problem. Our licensed, knowledgeable plumbing contractors have extensive experience working on Glendale homes' water systems, and always carry the equipment to examine, clean, and repair your drains, for every job.

Whatever drain or plumbing issue you're facing, call us right away at 314-972-2233 or get in touch online to schedule an inspection. We're ready 24/7 and can have someone out shortly.

Signs Your Glendale, MO, Home's Drain Is in Need of Repairs:

Sometimes it's easy to tell when your drain needs repairs – if it's visibly broken, you know that it needs to be fixed. Sometimes, though it's not obvious, and the warning signs could be due to a different issue with your home's pipes.

That all said, knowing the different signs is important to identifying the problem correctly. The more present in your home, the more likely that you'll need to call professional plumbing services to come out and fix the issue.

Slow Drains

When your drains are slow, it's a sign of a problem. It's as simple as that. This can occur either suddenly or slowly over time. Either way, it's likely because of a blockage, though different debris types will clog your drain faster or slower. A plunger is a good fix for clogs, but if that doesn't help, there might be a deeper issue.

Foul Odors

Bad smells originating around your drain can have a variety of causes, with varying degrees of risk. If the scent isn't overly strong, it may just be an indicator that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's always present and/or gut-churning, you might be dealing with sewage backup, mold, or bacterial growth. These can be the result of a serious problem with your home's plumbing.

Multiple or Recurring Clogged Lines

If only one appliance is clogged, then there's a good chance that the issue is with the single appliance. But if multiple drains in your house are clogged and draining slowly, that could be a sign of an issue deeper in the pipes. Similarly, if cleaning the drain is ineffective, there's a higher chance that something needs to be repaired, rather than just cleaned.

Water Backing Up or Overflowing

Sometimes, the clog in one appliance shows up in a different one. For example, if your kitchen sink spits up water while the dishwasher is running, there's likely a blockage deeper in the plumbing that affects both drains. Plumbing issues that block the pipes can also cause toilets to overflow.

Gurgling Sounds

It's common for Glendale, MO, homes to have a bit of gurgling in their pipes, but pay attention to frequent, consistent, or long-lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles are indicators that there is air stuck somewhere in your pipes that can't get out. This can be either from a blockage or because of a broken pipe letting extra air in.

If your Glendale, MO, home is showing any of the above symptoms, but you're not sure about the cause of the problem, a drain camera inspection can give you answers. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can view the pipe's condition behind walls and identify issues like cracks, clogs, and tree roots. When you regularly examine your pipes with a drain camera, you're protecting your home's plumbing proactively and setting up your home for long-term health.

Common Causes of Drain Problems in Glendale, MO

When you see multiple of the signs above in your home's drains, it's all pointing towards broken drains or pipes. You'll want to call a plumber for professional drain cleaning and repair services that can fix the problem and guard your home against repeat issues. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we've seen all sorts of drain problems, and below are the most common causes in Glendale, MO:

Wear and Tear

The first cause is, unfortunately, the hardest to avoid: wear and tear. As they're used, it's natural for your pipes and drains to need repairs. They should last for decades if treated properly, but having highly acidic or mineral-dense water can bring about corrosion.

Hair

Hair isn't permanently attached to our bodies, and it's common for a few strands to come off while washing. While it may look thin and harmless, if hair bunches up, it can latch onto the pipe or drain and make it harder for water and other debris to flow past.

Soap

While most people don't think much of soap as it washes down the drain, it's actually a common cause for drain problems. If you use too much, the soap runoff will latch onto minerals in the water, forming scum that can restrict your drains and catch more debris.

Grease/Fat

Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know that you're not supposed to send fats, oils, or greases down your drains. Even if they are liquid at first, its common for them to solidify somewhere in your drains or pipes, resulting in blocks.

Food Waste

Even if you use a garbage disposal, you'll want to avoid sending food products down your drain, as the solids form the basis of clogs. Compost it or toss it out instead.

Tree Roots

If the issue is further down your pipes, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be adding to the blockage. When sewage leaks in your yard, Glendale, MO, trees try to extend roots into it, to absorb the water and nutrients.

Over-the-Counter Drain Cleaners

This last one surprises some folks, but over-the-counter drain cleaners often do more harm than good. They can release dangerous fumes, solidify into new blockages, and harm your pipes.

Whatever drain or pipe problem you're facing, you need a Glendale drain expert to unclog your drains and repair them. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, our goal is to get your pipes back to working order, whether they need to be cleaned, repaired, or replaced. Whatever we find when we inspect your drain, we're equipped to help you fix it.

How to Prevent Drain Problems

Whether you've just paid for water damage you wish you'd avoided or you are just trying to be proactive, there are things you can do to prevent drain problems. Regular inspections help, but between those, here are some steps you can take to protect your drains:

Avoid putting solids down the drain. Or anything other than water and toilet paper. These materials can collect and cause both clogs and friction.
Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can protect your drain from anything that accidentally tries to flow down.
Clean Drain Covers/Strainers Regularly. Let them get dirty and they'll overflow, leading back to clogs.
Run hot (not boiling) water down your drains regularly. Hot water helps dislodge matter that's stuck to the sides of your pipes. Boiling water can damage your pipes, though.
Use a water softener or filter. If your water is particularly acidic or mineral-dense, softening it protects your pipes.

Following these steps will protect your Glendale, MO, drains from damage. Sometimes, your drains will still need to be repaired, but the more you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the longer they'll last.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Glendale Drains

It doesn't matter what symptoms or cause(s) are behind your Glendale, MO, home's drain issues. Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready for your call. Our licensed plumbers are fast and friendly, with extensive training and experience working on Glendale drains.

We've been in operation since 2011, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud to be licensed as a master plumber and drainlayer, and carry insurance/bonds to protect your home from any damage.

Get a hold of us at 314-972-2233 or get in touch online to set up a inspection or repair appointment today. We will send someone out right away for drain cleaning emergencies.

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