Drain Repair University City, MO | Professional Plumbing Services

University City, MO, Drain Repair. Your bathtub clogs every time you try to drain it. Or your garbage disposal is leaking 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 know one thing: Something's wrong with your drain.

If you're worried about trying to fix this yourself, don't panic – we can help. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we want to help you keep your drains in both clean and working condition. Our licensed, skillful plumbing contractors know the ins and outs of University City homes' pipe 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 right away at 314-972-2233 or reach out online to schedule an inspection. We're ready 24/7 and will have someone at your home quickly.

Signs Your University City, 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. But with your home's plumbing system all interconnected, some drain problem indicators could have different root causes.

That all said, knowing the different signs is important to identifying the problem correctly. The more present in your home, the more likely they will require professional plumbing services to come out and fix the issue.

Slow Drains

Sometimes, it just means that they need to be cleaned. Other times, slow drains are a sign of a deeper problem. This could be a rapid change, where it stops draining all of a sudden, or gradual. In either case, it's probably the result of a blockage, though with different types of debris. Sometimes the clog can be cleared with a plunger, but if that doesn't work, there might be a deeper issue.

Foul Odors

Your drain could be smelling bad for lots of reasons, some of which are more nefarious than others. If the scent isn't overly strong, it may just be an indicator that your drain needs to be cleaned. But if it's constant and/or sickening, you might be dealing with 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 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 blockages keep occurring over and over again, that's a sign that more significant repairs are needed.

Water Backing Up or Overflowing

Sometimes, the clog in one appliance shows up in a different one. For example, if your laundry room sink is backing up water while you are running the washing machine, there's probably a block somewhere in the room's plumbing that affects both appliances. Clogs or blocks can also cause toilets to overflow.

Gurgling Sounds

The occasional gurgling sound isn't anything to panic about, but pay attention to frequent, regular, or lasting gurgles coming from your drains. Gurgles are indicators that there is air stuck somewhere in your pipes that can't get out. You could be facing either a broken pipe letting extra air in, a block stopping it from getting out, or both.

If your University City, 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 find the cause. 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, blocks, and tree roots. Regular inspections can also help prevent issues or catch small problems before they turn into big ones.

Common Causes of Drain Problems in University City, 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 in order to solve the issue and prevent it from coming back. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we've seen all sorts of drain problems, and below are the most common causes in University City, MO:

Wear and Tear

Wear and tear is inevitable, though there are things you can do to minimize its effects on your pipes. As they're used, it's natural for your pipes and drains to need repairs. With proper care, you shouldn't need to replace your pipes for more than a decade, but having acidic or high-mineral water can result in corrosion.

Hair

Hair from both humans and pets (if you have any) tends to come out and wash down the drain while cleaning. Even though it's not particularly bulky, if hair sticks together to form clumps, it can latch onto the pipe or drain and start a more serious blockage.

Soap

Some soap types, particularly bar soaps, are prone to causing clogs. When used excessively, the soap runoff will combine with water minerals, forming scum that can clog your drains and exacerbate other issues.

Grease/Oil

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 when you pour them down, these substances will probably solidify somewhere deep in your drains or pipes, making clogs and causing friction.

Food Waste

Even if you use a garbage disposal, it's a bad idea to send 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, University City, MO, trees try to extend roots to that area for the water and nutrients.

Over-the-Counter Drain Cleaners

Many people are unaware that consumer chemical drain cleaners typically do more harm than good. They can cause health risks, harden after you use them, and corrode your pipes.

Whatever drain or pipe problem you're facing, you need a University City 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. 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 those, here are some steps you can take to protect your drains:

Avoid putting solids down the drain. Same goes for grease and oils. Solids get stuck and cause both blocks and corrosion.
Use a Drain Cover/Strainer. This can prevent smaller solids from sneaking down your drain.
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. This isn't always necessary, but can be especially helpful for high-acidity or mineral-dense water.

Taking these precautions will protect your University City, MO, drains from needing frequent repairs. Nobody follows them perfectly all the time (not even us), but the more you take care of your home's drains, water, and sewer lines, the fewer repairs they will need.

Drain Cleaning STL is Ready to Repair Your University City Drains

It doesn't matter what symptoms or cause(s) are behind your University City, MO, home's drain issues. Drain Cleaning St. Louis is ready to act fast and repair it. Our plumbing experts are ready for your home's needs, with extensive training and experience caring for University City drains.

We have been serving University City, MO homes since 2011, and focus on improving our service every year. Today, we are proud of our status as a master plumber and drainlayer, and ensure that your home is given the care it deserves.

Reach us by phone at 314-972-2233 or contact us online to schedule a evaluation or repair appointment today. We will send someone out right away for drain cleaning emergencies.

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