Paso Robles Clogged Drain Repair

Why do my bathroom and laundry room drains keep getting clogged?

Sometimes clogs are deep in the plumbing system, and clogged drains are a symptom of a deeper issue. When more than one drain repeatedly clogs, it’s time to look for deeper blockages.

Things that can cause deep blockages include:

• Invasive tree roots.
• Broken or damaged pipes.
• Repeated plunging that has pushed a clog deeper into the system.

Pouring materials like oil, grease, food particles, down sinks, flushing anything but body waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and build-up of soapy residue, hair, and lint can be the original source of clogged drains. Over time, repeated use of drain cleaners that only partially dissolve clogs and plunging, which drives clogs deeper, reaches a point where anything flowing down the drain has no place to go. The drains start backing up.

Busy Bear Plumbing can clear the blockage, clean your drains, and repair any broken or damaged pipes. Our team also discusses prevention practices with you, such as:

• Don’t pour grease and oil down the drain, or into the garbage disposal.
• Don’t run food particles through any drain not attached to a garbage disposal.
• Avoid placing coffee grounds and egg shells in the garbage disposal.
• Use drain covers to trap food particles, hair, lint, and soap particles. Empty the covers into the trash.
• Only flush toilet paper and body waste down the toilet.

Following these tips will help keep your newly unclogged and cleaned drains in top condition. In many cases, professional Drain Cleaning can remove years of buildup and help restore proper flow.

What causes toilets to back up all the time?

Toilet back-ups can be caused by overloading the toilet, especially with material that should not be flushed. Blockages deeper in the sewer lines, such as invasive roots, can also cause toilets, bathtubs, and sinks to back up. Broken and damaged pipes can also cause sewer line backups.

Our approach to solving toilet and sewer line backups includes:

• Locate the source—using camera and video equipment, we can locate every blockage in the sewer system, including broken and damaged pipes.
• Upfront pricing—provided before we start work, so you know what to expect.
• Remove the blockage—using up-to-date methods, tools, and technologies, we remove all of the blockages.
• Repair or replace as needed. Based on our initial camera/video inspection, we will discuss recommended repairs or replacements with you before starting work.

Why does my bathroom stink?

If you are noticing unpleasant odors no matter how frequently and thoroughly you clean, you may have one or more clogged drains. Unpleasant smells around sinks, toilets, bathtubs, showers, washers, and even the dishwasher are signs of a blockage in the drain pipes.

The smell comes from built-up organic waste, food, grease, hair, soap residue, and other materials that have built up in the drains. Until that buildup is removed, the odors are going to get worse, and most likely result in clogs and blockages.

Busy Bear Plumbing is a same-day emergency service plumber. Call us (805) 835-7460, and we’ll clean your drains so you can get back to your normal life.

How do I know if I have a broken pipe?

An increase in the water bill is one of the first ways someone notices there may be leak or broken pipe. Other indications include:

• Foul odors.
• Gurgling noises.
• Loss of water pressure.
• Wet or extra green patches in the yard.
• Mold growth.
• Even unusual insect or rodent infestations, or cracks in the foundation.

At Busy Bear Plumbing, we believe prevention and early detection are the first steps to a trouble-free plumbing system. If you suspect a broken pipe or a leak, call us. Using advanced leak detection technology, we can quickly locate a break or leak, and make repairs.

How much does clogged drain repair cost?

The cost of clogged drain repair depends on the location and severity of the blockage, the condition of the drain line, and whether additional services such as camera inspections or hydro jetting are needed. Busy Bear Plumbing provides upfront pricing before work begins, so you’ll know exactly what to expect.