Drain Repair Overland, MO | Professional Plumbing Services

Overland, MO, Drain Repair. Your toilet isn't flushing properly. Or your sink leaks every time you run water. Or water has started to back up one of your drains (without prompt repair, this will turn into an emergency). Whatever problems you're seeing, 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, skillful plumbers have extensive experience working on Overland homes' plumbing systems, and always carry the equipment to examine, clean, and repair your drains, for every job.

If there's anything wrong with your home's plumbing system, call us right away at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to schedule an appointment with one of our plumbers. We're ready 24/7 and can have someone out shortly.

Indicators Your Overland, 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 actually be caused by a different plumbing issue.

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

Slow Drains

Watch out for your drains not working as fast as they used to. Watch out for sudden changes, but also keep an eye out for it gradually getting slow over time. In either case, it's likely because of a clog, though there is a wide variety of substances that can cause your drain to slow. You can try and unstick it with a plunger, but if that doesn't help, it's possible that something else is causing the problem.

Foul Odors

Bad smells originating around your drain can have a variety of causes, some of which are more nefarious than others. If the smell isn't too pungent, it might just be that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's always there and/or sickening, it could be a sign of sewage backup, mold, or bacterial growth. These backups and growths can be indicators of major breaks in your home's sewer and/or water lines.

Multiple or Recurring Clogged Lines

If only one appliance is clogged, then most likely, your home's overall plumbing system is fine. 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 blockages keep occurring over and over again, there's a higher chance that something needs to be repaired, rather than just cleaned.

Water Backing Up or Overflowing

Just because one of your appliances is having drain issues, that doesn't mean it's the root of the problem. 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. An overflowing toilet is also likely the result of a clog.

Gurgling Sounds

It's common for Overland, MO, homes to have a bit of gurgling in their pipes, but watch out for frequent, persistent, or enduring gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles are the sound of air getting stuck in your pipes and not being able to escape properly. You could be facing either a broken pipe letting extra air in, a block stopping it from getting out, or both.

If your Overland, MO, plumbing system is exhibiting any of these red flags, but you haven't been able to track down the underlying cause, a drain camera inspection can find the cause. By inserting a state-of-the-art camera into your drains, we can examine deep into the pipe and identify issues like cracks, blockages, 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 Overland, MO

You can probably guess it, but the more signs that something's wrong with your home's plumbing, the more likely you need repairs. For serious issues, it's important to bring in a plumber for professional drain cleaning and repair services in order to solve the issue and prevent it from coming back. Here are some of the main causes we've seen for drain problems in Overland, MO:

Wear and Tear

Wear and tear is inevitable, though there are things you can do to minimize its effects on your pipes. After enough usage, you'll find that at least one of your home's pipes will need repairs. They should last for decades if treated properly, but having highly acidic or mineral-dense water can result in corrosion.

Hair

Hair is one of the most common causes of shower and bath clogs. Even though it's not particularly bulky, if hair bunches up, it can attach itself to the pipe or drain and make it harder for water and other debris to flow past.

Soap

Despite the fact that it's intended to go down the drain, some soaps, mostly bar soaps, can create drain issues. If you use too much, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can restrict your drains and catch more debris.

Grease/Fat

Many people pour oil, grease, and fats down the drain without realizing the harm they are doing to their pipes. Even if they are liquid at first, these substances will probably solidify somewhere in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.

Food Waste

No matter how small they are, it's a bad idea to send food products down your drain, as the solids can easily get stuck. Compost it or toss it out instead.

Tree Roots

Even though there's typically another root cause, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be making the problem worse. When sewage leaks in your yard, Overland, 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, harden after you use them, and corrode your pipes.

When you're up against any of these drain issues, you should contact a drain expert to unclog your drains and fix them. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we handle more than just drain cleaning – we'll get to the bottom of whatever's causing it and can fix it for you, too. Regardless of what problem you're facing, we're ready to help you fix it.

How to Prevent Drain Problems

Fixing a drain problem is great, but it's always better to prevent it from occurring in the first place. Regular inspections help, but between checkups, try to follow the below rules to keep your drains in good condition:

Avoid putting solids down the drain. Same goes for grease and oils. Any of these can pile up and cause both blockages and wear.
Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can protect your drain from anything that accidentally tries to flow down.
Clean Drain Covers/Strainers Regularly. Once you have them, taking care of them is important so that they remain effective.
Run hot (not boiling) water down your drains regularly. Hot water can loosen and break off clogs that have formed in your drains. Boiling water can damage your pipes, though.
Use a water softener or filter. This is particularly helpful for water that is acidic and/or has a high mineral content.

Taking these precautions will protect your Overland, MO, drains from clogs. Sometimes, your drains will still need to be repaired, but the better you watch out for your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the fewer repairs they will need.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Overland Drains

If you've got drain issues in Overland, MO, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready to help. Our plumbing experts are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience caring for Overland drains.

Since we got our start in 2011, we've provided high-quality plumbing services for Overland, and have made a difference in hundreds of customers' lives. Today, we are proud to have achieved both master plumber and master drainlayer status, and ensure that your home is given the care it deserves.

Reach us by phone at 314-972-2233 or schedule an appointment online to schedule a drain cleaning or repair appointment today. We will send a plumber as soon as possible for drain cleaning emergencies.

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