Drain Repair Shrewsbury, MO | Emergency Drain Repairs

Shrewsbury, MO, Drain Repair. Your bathtub clogs every time you try to drain it. Or your garbage disposal is leaking water. Or your sewer drain is flowing in the wrong direction (the associated health risks make this an emergency). Whatever the symptoms are, you know one thing: There's a problem with your drain.

Let a professional help you out. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we're equipped to clean and repair drain problems. Our licensed, skillful plumbing technicians have extensive experience working on Shrewsbury homes' water systems, and have the tools to inspect and repair your pipes while we're out for a cleaning.

Whatever drain or plumbing issue you're facing, call us now at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to set up a repair. We're ready 24/7 and will send someone out as soon as possible.

Signs Your Shrewsbury, MO, Home's Drain Needs 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. Other signs, though, are tougher to notice and 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 occuring in your plumbing, the more likely they will require 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. This could be a rapid change, where it stops draining all of a sudden, or gradual. Regardless, it's often the result of a blockage, though different debris types will clog your drain faster or slower. You can try and unstick it with a plunger, but if that doesn't clear the drain, there might be a deeper issue.

Foul Odors

Your drain could be smelling bad for lots of reasons, and some of them can pose health risks beyond just being gross. 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, it could be a sign of 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, there could be something wrong further down 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

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. An overflowing toilet is also likely the result of a clog.

Gurgling Sounds

The occasional gurgling sound isn't anything to panic about, but watch out for repeated, persistent, or long-lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles occur when air enters your pipes and is unable to find a way out. Clogs can get in the way of air in much the same way they stop water from flowing, and cracks in the pipes will let extra air in.

If your Shrewsbury, MO, home is showing any of the above symptoms, but you haven't been able to track down the underlying cause, 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, 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 Shrewsbury, 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. 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. We're prepared for anything that we find in your home's plumbing. These are some of the root causes for drain issues that we often find in Shrewsbury, 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. Most pipe materials can last over twenty years, or even double that, but having acidic or high-mineral water can lead to 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 stick to the side of the pipe or drain and start a more serious blockage.

Soap

Despite the fact that it's intended to go down the drain, some soaps, mostly bar soaps, can create drain issues. If you wash with an exorbitant amount, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can clog your drains and worsen other problems.

Oil/Fat

It's common for people to dispose of oils, greases, and fats in their kitchen sink, but that can be very bad for your drains and plumbing. Even if they are liquid when they enter the drain, its common for them to solidify deep in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.

Food Waste

No matter how small they are, you shouldn't be throwing any food products down your drain, as the solids form the basis of clogs. Compost it or toss it out instead.

Tree Roots

While they're normally not the original issue, particularly with sewer lines, tree roots could be exacerbating the issue. When sewage leaks in your yard, Shrewsbury, MO, trees tend to extend roots into it, to absorb the water and nutrients.

Over-the-Counter Drain Cleaners

In spite of their name, the drain cleaners you buy at the grocery store may actually 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 Shrewsbury 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 prepared to help you fix it.

How to Prevent Drain Problems

We get it – plumbing repairs are no fun to go through. Between the expenses and the initial stress, we'd all like to avoid broken drains. Regular inspections help, but between checkups, try to follow the below rules to keep your drains in good condition:

Don't put solids down the drain. Or anything from the list above. Any of these can pile up and cause both clogs and corrosion.
Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can prevent smaller solids from sneaking down your drain.
Clean Drain Covers/Strainers Regularly. Don't let them wear out prematurely – cleaning and caring for the covers is almost as important as doing so for the drains themselves.
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. If your water is particularly acidic or mineral-dense, softening it protects your pipes.

Being proactive will protect your Shrewsbury, MO, drains from undo wear and tear. Sometimes, your drains will still need to be repaired, but the better you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the better they will function, without needing as many repairs.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your Shrewsbury Drains

If you've got drain issues in Shrewsbury, MO, no matter what is going on behind the scenes, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready for your call. Our plumbing experts are fast and friendly, with extensive training and experience working on Shrewsbury drains.

We have been serving Shrewsbury, MO homes since 2011, 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 carry insurance/bonds to protect your home from any damage.

Call us at 314-972-2233 or reach out online to schedule a drain cleaning or repair appointment now. We will send a plumber as soon as possible for drain cleaning emergencies.

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