Drain Cleaning
Water goes down again, and stays down
Slow sinks, backed-up tubs, gurgling toilets and sewer backups cleared across Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx, 24/7.
- Licensed & insured
- 24/7 emergency service
- Free estimates
- Financing options available
24/7 emergency service
Sewer backup or drains that will not clear
Sewage coming up through a basement drain, tub or toilet usually means a blocked house trap or main line, common with older clay laterals and cast-iron stacks. Stop running water anywhere in the house and keep people out of the affected area.
Overview
Drain Cleaning, done right
A clog never picks a good time. The kitchen sink fills during dinner, the tub drains slower every week, or the basement floor drain backs up during a heavy rain. In an older New York home, the pipes behind the wall are often cast iron, and the sewer lateral out to the street may be clay. Those pipes collect grease, scale and roots, and they need a careful hand.
Empire Pro NY clears drains the right way. We find where the blockage actually sits, open the line with the right tool for that pipe, and check the flow before we leave. If the problem is in the main line, we tell you plainly what we found and what your options are. No pressure, no scare tactics.
We cover all five boroughs with 24/7 emergency service, and estimates are free. One call handles the drain and anything the drain reveals, because the same company does the plumbing, the sewer repair and the wall or floor that has to be opened to reach it.
What we fix
Slow or stopped sinks
Grease, soap and food build up in kitchen lines; hair and paste clog bathroom traps. We clear the line, not just the trap.
Toilets that gurgle or overflow
A toilet that bubbles when the tub drains points to a shared branch or main-line problem. We trace it before it floods the floor.
Main sewer line backups
Sewage at the lowest drain in the house is the main line talking. We clear it fast and inspect the lateral for roots, bellies or breaks.
Tree roots in clay laterals
Older clay sewer pipes let roots in at every joint. We cut them out and show you the pipe condition on camera.
Recurring clogs
A clog that keeps coming back has a cause: a sag, a break, or a pipe worn thin. We find it so you can stop paying to clear the same line.
What is included
- Kitchen and bathroom sink drains
- Tub, shower and floor drains
- Toilet augering and clearing
- Main sewer line cleaning
- Sewer camera inspection
- Hydro jetting for grease and scale
- Root cutting in sewer laterals
How it works
- Call or send the formTell us which drain is backed up and whether water is on the floor. For emergencies, we dispatch 24/7.
- We find the real blockageA tech checks the fixture, the branch line and, where needed, the main line with a camera so we fix the right spot.
- We clear it the right wayCable, auger or hydro jet, chosen for the pipe material and the clog. Cast iron and clay get treated with care.
- We test and clean upWe run water, confirm full flow, wipe down the area and walk you through what we found and how to keep it clear.
Why Empire Pro NY
Licensed and insured
Drain and sewer work is plumbing work. It is done by a licensed, insured team, with permits where required.
24/7 emergency service
A sewer backup at midnight is still a backup. We answer, dispatch and clear it fast, any day of the week.
Free estimates, honest pricing
We look first, then price the job in writing. You know what it costs before anyone picks up a tool.
Questions people ask
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on which drain, where the blockage sits and what kind of pipe we are working in. We price after we see it, in writing, and estimates are free.
Can I use a chemical drain cleaner first?
We recommend against it. Caustic cleaners rarely clear a real clog, they damage older cast iron and traps, and they make the pipe unsafe for the tech who opens it next.
Why do all my drains back up at once?
When more than one fixture is slow or gurgling, the problem is usually in a shared branch or the main sewer line rather than any single drain. That is a call we treat as urgent.
Do you clear drains in co-ops, condos and multi-unit buildings?
Yes. We work with building supers and boards, follow house rules for access and timing, and provide documentation when the board asks for it.
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