Drain Cleaning in Chattanooga, TN
A slow kitchen sink or a bathtub that won’t drain is easy to ignore until it stops draining altogether. South East Total Service clears clogs in kitchen sinks, lavatory sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, washing machine lines, and main drains for homes and businesses across Chattanooga, and when a clog keeps coming back, we look further down the line to find out why instead of just clearing it again.
Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning
- Water draining slowly in one or more fixtures
- Gurgling sounds coming from drains or nearby fixtures
- Recurring clogs that come back shortly after clearing them yourself
- Bad odors coming from a sink, tub, or floor drain
- Multiple drains backing up at once, which often points to a main line clog
Kitchen & Bathroom Drain Cleaning
Kitchen sinks clog from grease, food debris, and soap buildup, while bathroom sinks, tubs, and showers most often clog from hair and soap scum. We clear these blockages completely rather than just pushing them further down the line, so the fix actually holds.
Main Line Drain Cleaning
When more than one fixture is draining slowly or backing up at the same time, the blockage is usually in the main line rather than at an individual fixture. We clear main line clogs through the exterior cleanout, and when a main line clogs repeatedly, we recommend a camera inspection to check for root intrusion or a structural issue causing the pattern.
Washing Machine & Floor Drain Cleaning
Laundry lines and floor drains clog from lint, soap residue, and debris just like any other drain, and a blocked laundry line can cause water to back up onto the floor during a wash cycle. We clear these lines and check the connection to the main drain when clogs are frequent.
When a Clog Keeps Coming Back
A drain that clogs again a few weeks after cleaning usually has a cause beyond simple debris, whether that’s a partial pipe collapse, significant root intrusion, or built-up scale narrowing the pipe over time. Rather than repeating the same cleaning indefinitely, we use camera inspection to identify the underlying issue and recommend hydro-jetting or a targeted repair if that’s what the line actually needs.
Why Choose South East Total Service for Drain Cleaning
- Same-day service for clogged kitchen, bathroom, and main line drains.
- Camera inspection available when a clog keeps returning, so we fix the cause, not just the symptom.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured under Tennessee contractor license #60836.
- Upfront, flat pricing before any work begins.
- One employee crew that can move from drain cleaning straight into hydro-jetting or repair if needed.
Chattanooga & North Georgia Service Area
We provide drain cleaning throughout Chattanooga and the surrounding region.
Tennessee
- Chattanooga
- South Side Chattanooga
- East Brainerd
- Hixson
- Lookout Mountain
- Harrison
- North Chattanooga
- Saint Elmo
- East Ridge
- Soddy Daisy
- Ooltewah
- Tiftonia
- Downtown Chattanooga
- Brainerd
- Red Bank
- Signal Mountain
- Collegedale
- Dayton
Georgia
- Ringgold
- Chickamauga
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Tunnel Hill
- Rossville
- Chattanooga Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my drain keep clogging even after I clean it?
Repeat clogs in the same drain often mean the blockage isn’t fully cleared, or there’s an underlying cause like root intrusion, a partial pipe collapse, or scale buildup narrowing the line. We use camera inspection when this happens to find the actual cause rather than clearing the same clog repeatedly.
What's the difference between drain cleaning and hydro-jetting?
Standard drain cleaning clears a specific clog using a mechanical drain snake or auger. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the full interior of the pipe, removing grease, scale, and buildup along the entire line rather than just punching through one blockage.
How do I know if my main drain line is clogged versus just one fixture?
If more than one drain is backing up at the same time, or the lowest fixtures in the house are backing up first, that typically points to a main line clog rather than an individual fixture issue.
Can you clear a washing machine drain that keeps backing up?
Yes. We clear laundry line clogs from lint and soap residue buildup, and if the issue keeps recurring, we’ll check the connection point to the main drain for a bigger blockage.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
Cost depends on which drain is clogged and how accessible it is. We provide an upfront, flat price before starting any work, so you know the cost ahead of time.
Call Us Today
A slow drain today is a backed-up drain tomorrow. Request drain cleaning online or call 423-499-2911 to schedule a licensed Chattanooga plumber today.