Drain Cleaning in Preston Hollow, Dallas

Do you have slow drains in an older Preston Hollow home? Dallas TX Drain Cleaning Pros can help. Many homes here sit on big lots and were built in the 1930s to 1950s. That often means a long, old sewer line. We clean sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines from Old Preston Hollow to Royal Lane. Our licensed, insured techs are open 24 hours and offer same day service.

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What Does Drain Cleaning in Preston Hollow Include?

Drain cleaning in Preston Hollow starts with finding the clog in your long sewer line. We run a camera into the pipe, clear it with a cable machine or hydro jetting, and show you the video. We serve all of Preston Hollow, 24 hours a day, with same day visits.

This covers kitchen and bath drains, floor drains, guest house and pool house drains, and the main sewer line that runs out to the street. Not sure which drain is the problem? Tell us what you see and we will find it.

OUR TECHS

Who Will Work on My Drains in Preston Hollow?

A licensed, insured and certified tech will do the work. In Texas, the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers. You can look up a license on the board’s website, and we are glad to share our license details when you call.

Here is how our techs work in your home:

They tell you what they found before they start.
They give you the price before any work begins.
They cover floors and clean up when the job is done.
They show you the camera video when we use one.

Every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

WARNING SIGNS

How Do I Know My Main Sewer Line Is Clogged?

If more than one drain is slow at the same time, the clog is likely in your main sewer line. Other signs are a gurgling toilet or water coming up in the shower when you flush. In a big yard, a wet or sunken spot over the line is a sign too.

Watch for these signs:

Slow drains in more than one room. One slow sink is often a small clog. Many slow drains point to the main line.
Gurgling toilets. Air is trapped behind a clog.
Water in the tub or shower when you flush or run the washer.
A floor drain that backs up, often in a laundry room or garage.
A sewage smell outside, near the yard or the street.
A wet, green or sunken strip in the yard where the sewer line runs.

If you see these signs, read about our sewer line cleaning service.

COMMON CAUSES

Why Do Old Preston Hollow Homes Get Sewer Clogs?

Many Preston Hollow homes were built in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Homes from that time often have cast iron or clay sewer pipes. On a big lot, that old pipe can be long. A long, old pipe has more places for clogs to start.

Here is how each cause works:

Rough cast iron. Old cast iron can rust from the inside. The rough spots catch grease, paper and hair. Over time, the inside of the pipe gets smaller.
Tree roots. Big trees are common on Preston Hollow lots. Roots look for water and can grow into small cracks or loose joints.
Low spots in the line. Dallas has a lot of clay soil. Clay gets bigger when wet and smaller when dry. This can bend an old pipe and make a low spot where waste sits.
Grease and wipes. The City of Dallas says grease can block both city sewer lines and homeowner pipes. Wipes catch on rough spots and roots.

OUR PROCESS

What Happens During a Sewer Camera Check?

We find your cleanout, send a small camera down the line, and watch the video with you. The video shows roots, cracks, low spots and buildup. Then we clear the line and you decide on next steps.

Call. Tell us which drains are slow. A real person answers 24 hours a day.
Look. The tech finds the cleanout and checks the drains.
Camera. We run the camera so you can see inside the pipe.
Clear. We clear the clog with the right tool for your pipe.
Show and plan. You see the video. If the pipe is cracked or broken, we explain your drain repair options. You decide.

Buying or remodeling? A camera check before you buy an older home, add a bathroom or tear down and rebuild can show what shape the old line is in. See our drain camera inspection page.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Is Hydro Jetting Safe for Old Cast Iron Pipe?

It can be, if the pipe is in good shape. That is why we look with a camera first. If the pipe is thin or cracked, we use a cable machine or a gentler method instead.

The tools we use:

Drain snake (auger). A metal cable that breaks up a single clog.
Cable machine with a root cutter. A stronger machine with blades that cut roots in the main line.
Hydro jetter. Sends water at high pressure to wash grease, scale and roots off the pipe wall.
Sewer camera. A small camera on a cable that shows the inside of the pipe on a screen.

BENEFITS

Can Old Pipes Be Cleaned Instead of Replaced?

Often, yes. A good cleaning can bring an old line back to working well. A camera check tells you if the pipe is fine, needs a small repair, or is near the end of its life. That helps you plan before a big bill surprises you.

What you get:

The real cause found. We look inside, not just guess.
Fewer repeat clogs. We clear the full pipe, not just a small hole.
A plan for your pipe. You know if the line can last or if a repair should be on your list.
Less risk of water damage. A clear main line keeps sewage out of your home.

WHY CHOOSE US

Why Do Preston Hollow Homeowners 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. Nights, weekends and holidays. See our emergency drain cleaning page.
Same day service. We work to get a tech to you the day you call.
Clear pricing. You know the cost before we start.
Care for your home. We cover floors and clean up.
Camera video. You see what we see.
Based in Dallas. Our team works out of Downtown Dallas and serves all of Preston Hollow.

GOOD TO KNOW

Is a Sewer Backup My Pipe or the City's Pipe?

If the city sewer main in the street is clogged or overflowing, call Dallas 311. The city takes these reports 24 hours a day. If the backup is only in your home or yard, the clog is likely in your own pipes, so call a plumber like us.

Here is what helps to know:

The city’s part. Dallas Water Utilities asks residents to call 311 for a “clogged or overflowing wastewater main,” 24 hours a day. From outside the city, call 214-670-3111. (Dallas Water Utilities contacts)
Your part. The pipes on your property are usually your job. On a big Preston Hollow lot, that pipe can run a long way. If you are not sure where your pipe ends, ask 311 or let us check with a camera.
Grease. The City of Dallas asks residents to pour cooled grease into a sealed container, freeze it, and put it in the trash. (City of Dallas grease FAQ)

FAQ

Drain Cleaning Questions from Preston Hollow Homeowners

How much does drain cleaning cost in Preston Hollow?

The price depends on the drain, the cause and how long the line is. A sink clog costs less than a long main line with roots. We give you the price before any work starts.

How long does cast iron sewer pipe last?

It depends on the pipe, the soil and how it was used. Many old pipes still work after a good cleaning. A camera check is the way to know the shape of your pipe.

Should I cut down a tree near my sewer line?

Usually not. There are ways to clear roots and fix a pipe while you keep the tree. A camera check shows where the roots get in, so you can plan.

Can you clean a sewer line with no cleanout?

Often, yes. We can sometimes reach the line by taking off a toilet. A cleanout makes the job faster, so we can talk about adding one.

Do you serve Old Preston Hollow?

Yes. We serve all of Preston Hollow, including Old Preston Hollow between Preston Road, Walnut Hill Lane, Midway Road and Northwest Highway.

Is a sewer backup dangerous?

Yes. Sewage carries germs. Stop using water, keep kids and pets away, and call a pro right away.

SERVICE AREA

Areas We Serve in Preston Hollow

We serve homes across Preston Hollow, from Northwest Highway to Royal Lane and from Hillcrest Road to Midway Road. That includes streets off Preston Road, Inwood Road, Walnut Hill Lane and Strait Lane, and ZIP codes 75220, 75225 and 75230. Whether you live near Preston Hollow Park or Preston Center, call (214) 771-9407.

Need Drain Cleaning in Preston Hollow Today?

An old sewer line does not have to mean a backup. Call Dallas TX Drain Cleaning Pros for drain cleaning in Preston Hollow, day or night. Our licensed, insured techs offer same day service and a camera check, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Also serving: Richardson and Carrollton. See all service areas.