Drain Cleaning in Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum

Is a clogged drain slowing down your kitchen, bar or building? Dallas TX Drain Cleaning Pros can help. Our office is on Main Street in Downtown Dallas, close to Deep Ellum. We clear grease lines, floor drains, restrooms and shared drain stacks for restaurants, offices, lofts and condos. Our licensed, insured techs are open 24 hours, offer same day service, and can work around your business hours.

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What Does Drain Cleaning in Downtown Dallas Include?

Drain cleaning in Downtown Dallas often means clearing grease from restaurant kitchen lines and floor drains. We use hydro jetting to wash grease off the pipe walls and a camera to check the line. We serve Downtown and Deep Ellum 24 hours a day, so we can work before you open or after you close.

We also clear clogs in office restrooms, loft and condo units, and the shared lines that serve a whole building.

OUR TECHS

Who Will Work on Our Drains Downtown?

A licensed, insured and certified tech will do the work. The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers in Texas, and anyone can check a license on its website. We are glad to share our license details when you call.

Here is how our techs work in your business:

They tell you what they found before they start.
They give you the price before any work begins.
They keep the work area clean and safe for staff.
They tell your manager what to watch for next time.

Every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

WARNING SIGNS

Why Is Water Coming Up in Our Floor Drain?

Water in a floor drain often means the line past it is blocked, many times by grease. Other signs are a kitchen sink that drains slowly, bad smells near floor drains, and drains that back up in more than one unit of a building.

Watch for these signs:

Slow kitchen sinks or prep sinks.
Water or sludge in floor drains or floor sinks.
Bad smells in the kitchen, bar or restroom.
Gurgling when a dishwasher or mop sink drains.
Backups in more than one unit of a loft or condo building.
Restroom clogs that keep coming back.

COMMON CAUSES

Why Do Drains Clog in Downtown Restaurants and Lofts?

Grease is a common cause in restaurant kitchens. It goes down the drain hot and turns hard in the pipe. In loft and condo buildings, many units share one drain stack, so one clog can affect many homes. Some Deep Ellum lofts are in old warehouses built from 1888 to the 1920s, and old buildings can have old pipes.

Here is how each cause works:

Grease. The City of Dallas says fats, oils and grease block city sewer lines and building pipes. Grease builds up in the line even when a grease trap is in place.
Food scraps. Food bits stick to grease and grow the clog.
Shared stacks. A clog in the building line can send water back up into units on the lower floors.
Dry floor drains. A floor drain that is not used dries out and lets sewer gas in.
Paper towels and wipes. Busy restrooms see items flushed that should go in the trash.

OUR PROCESS

Can You Clean Our Drains Before We Open or After We Close?

Yes. We are open 24 hours, so we can plan the visit around your hours. That way your kitchen or office can keep running.

Call. Tell us what is backing up and when your slow hours are.
Plan. We set a time that fits your business.
Clear. We clear the line with a cable machine or hydro jetting.
Check. A camera inspection shows grease or damage we might miss.
Set a schedule. We can talk about how often your lines should be cleaned so clogs do not shut you down.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Is Hydro Jetting Better Than Snaking for Grease?

For grease, hydro jetting usually works better. A snake pokes a hole through the clog. A jetter washes the grease off the whole pipe wall, so the line stays clear longer.

The tools we use:

Hydro jetter. High pressure water that scours grease and sludge off the pipe.
Cable machine. Breaks up hard clogs in floor drains and main lines.
Drain snake. For a single restroom or sink clog.
Sewer camera. Shows the inside of the pipe on a screen.

BENEFITS

Is Regular Drain Cleaning Worth It for a Small Restaurant?

Yes, for many kitchens. A clean line means fewer backups during a busy shift, fewer bad smells, and less chance you have to close. It also helps you keep up with the city’s grease rules.

What you get:

Fewer surprise closures. Clogs get cleared before they back up.
Cleaner smelling kitchens and bars.
Help with city grease rules. Clean lines and a well kept trap go hand in hand.
A plan you can count on. You know when the next cleaning is due.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Do Downtown Businesses Call Dallas TX Drain Cleaning Pros?

We answer 24 hours a day, offer same day service, and give the price before we start. Our techs are licensed, insured and certified, and every job has our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Open 24 hours. We can come before you open or after you close. See our emergency drain cleaning page.
Same day service. We work to get a tech to you the day you call.
Close by. Our office is on Main Street in Downtown Dallas.
Clear pricing. You know the cost before we start.
Homes and businesses. See our commercial drain cleaning page for more on business service.

CITY GREASE RULES

What Are the Grease Trap Rules in Dallas?

The City of Dallas says a grease trap must be fully pumped out every 90 days, or sooner if grease and solids fill 25% or more of it. The hauler must have a City of Dallas permit. You must sign the manifest and keep the record on site for three years.

Here is what the city says:

Pump out. 100% of the trap, at the earlier of every 90 days or when 25% or more of the wetted height is filled.
Grit traps. Clean at least once a year, or more often if needed.
Hauler. Must be permitted by the City of Dallas.
Records. You and the hauler sign the manifest at pickup. Keep the final record on site for three years.
Questions. Call the City of Dallas Pretreatment and Laboratory Services at (214) 670-6749.

(City of Dallas grease trap rules)

Pumping the trap is not the same as cleaning the lines. Grease can still build up in the pipes between your sinks and the trap. We clean those lines.

If the city sewer main in the street is clogged or overflowing, call Dallas 311, 24 hours a day. (Dallas Water Utilities contacts)

FAQ

Drain Cleaning Questions from Downtown Businesses

Is a grease trap pump-out the same as drain cleaning?

No. A pump-out empties the trap. Drain cleaning clears the pipes that lead to it. Many kitchens need both.

Do you pump grease traps?

We clean drain lines. In Dallas, grease trap pumping must be done by a hauler with a City of Dallas permit. We can work with your hauler on the same day.

Can a clog in one condo affect other units?

Yes. Many buildings share one drain stack. A clog in the shared line can push water into units on the lower floors. We can clear single units and shared lines.

Do you serve Deep Ellum?

Yes. We serve Deep Ellum, the Main Street District and all of Downtown Dallas.

How can our staff help keep drains clear?

Scrape plates into the trash, use sink strainers, never pour fryer oil down a drain, and pour water into floor drains that are not used much.

What should I do with cooking grease at home?

The City of Dallas asks you to pour cooled grease into a sealed container, freeze it, and put it in the trash.

SERVICE AREA

Areas We Serve Downtown

Our office is at 1413 Main St, Suite 620, Dallas, TX 75202. We serve all of Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, including Main Street, Elm Street, Commerce Street and Canton Street, in ZIP codes 75201, 75202 and 75226. Call (214) 771-9407.

Need Drain Cleaning in Downtown Dallas Today?

A clogged drain can stop your business. Call Dallas TX Drain Cleaning Pros for drain cleaning in Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, day or night. Our licensed, insured techs offer same day service, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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