Michael's Valley Plumbing, Inc.

Drain Clearing – We know what it’s like when you’ve got a clogged or broken drain and you need it fixed fast!  Clearing blocked drains or laying-in new pipe is one of our plumbing specialties.  Whatever the cause of your blockage … no matter where your pipe is broken, we will fix it fast and properly.

• Drain and Sewer Cleaning
• Removal of Tree Roots and Sludge
• In-pipe Video Inspection
• Emergency Plumbing Repair
• Complete Plumbing Inspection

You will usually know if you have a blocked drain because your waste will stop going away when you flush the toilet. There may also probably be a smell.

There are numerous reasons for drains to clog-up – these are the top 4:

1. Drains may block because they are in poor physical condition and normal contents are not being cleared.
2. They may be in satisfactory condition but have been abused by flushing away items such as plastic bags, or other disposable, non-flushable items.
3. Excessive disposal of cooking fats and oils, along with other domestic by-products can cause blockage of the pipe work.
4. Tree roots entering a broken drain can also be a problem.

More about drains…

Kitchen drains clog over time. They run slower and slower as greases, soaps, fats and detergents build up on the inner walls of the pipes and eventually cause blockage. A Michael’s Valley Plumbing, Inc. service technician who specializes in kitchen plumbing jobs will use specialized equipment to cut through the clog and remove all debris. Your kitchen drainpipes will be as good as new and to keep them that way.

Shower and tub drains present their own challenges. The clog culprit is usually hair and soap buildup in the trap and drainpipe. When you’re taking a shower you should never see standing water in the stall or tub. Properly functioning drains should carry the water away almost instantly. If water covers the shower floor and your feet, you have a clogged shower drain, which will eventually become completely blocked. A service technician skilled in shower repair techniques will use one of our tub and shower drain cleaning machines to cleanse the drain of any and all debris, restoring it to new condition.

Bathroom sink drains may become clogged with hair, toothpaste, soap and grime. Michael’s Valley Plumbing, Inc. provides many bathroom plumbing solutions and sink drains are one of the more common problems we solve. We will remove the clog and thoroughly clean the entire pipe so your sinks will drain like new.

Toilet drains are sometimes overwhelmed with toilet paper and even the occasional kid’s toy or feminine products. Michael’s Valley Plumbing can solve the problem with a machine that feeds a spinning cable into the toilet drain. The cable has special spring loaded blades on the tip that will cut through any obstruction while hugging the inside wall of the pipe and thoroughly cleaning it to restore full drainage and powerful flushes. We also can make recommendations on proper toilet cleaning products that won’t damage your toilet bowl mechanisms.

Floor drains are common in basements, laundry rooms and garages. They may also be found on patios and driveways as well as older bathrooms. These drains are equipped with a trap that should be kept filled with water to prevent odors and sewer gas from escaping. Test drains occasionally to make sure they are aren’t clogged and are ready to carry away water and prevent flooding. Dirt and debris can clog floor drains but we can open them quickly to restore good drainage.

Downspout drains help to channel water from roof gutters away from your home. Many downspouts are connected to the city’s storm sewer system via underground pipes which can become clogged with leaves and debris and cause a backup. Michael’s Valley Plumbing, Inc. provides professional plumbing services that clean downspouts and their connecting pipes to prevent flooding and restore proper drainage around the home.