Houston Drain Cleaning & Rooter Services

The professionals at Abacus Plumbing are some of Houston’s best trained, experienced and well equipped to handle any drain or sewer line problems. 

Whether you have a standard clogged drain or a main line stoppage, Abacus can help. Regardless, we have special offers below you can use to save money on your clogged drain cleaning repair. Our customer service team can help determine the right type of technician to send for the job.

• Tree Root Infiltration: Roots seek moisture and can break into the pipe through joints or cracks.
• Grease and Debris Buildup: Over time, fats, oils, hair, wipes, and debris can clog the line.
• Pipe Collapse or Aging Infrastructure: Old pipes (especially clay or cast iron) may corrode, collapse, or shift.
• Foreign Objects: Flushed non-flushables (wipes, diapers, feminine hygiene products) cause blockages.
• Poor Pipe Slope or Installation: Improper grading can lead to poor flow and eventual blockages.

• Multiple Drain Backups: Toilets, showers, and sinks all clog at once.
• Sewage Smell: Foul odors coming from drains or around the home.
• Gurgling Sounds: Bubbling from toilets or drains.
• Water Backflow: Water comes up in showers or tubs when toilets are flushed.
• Slow Drains: System-wide drainage issues, not isolated to one fixture.

• Video Camera Inspection: Plumbers often begin with a camera inspection using a waterproof, high-definition sewer camera to assess the location and nature of the blockage. This helps identify root intrusions, collapsed pipes, or buildup without digging.
• Augering (Snaking): A motorized drain auger, or plumbing snake, is used to physically break up or extract clogs - effective for removing solid obstructions like wipes, grease, or tree roots.
• Hydro Jetting: Uses high-pressure water jets (up to 4,000 PSI) to blast away grease, scale, and debris. More thorough than snaking, especially for greasy or sludgy buildup.
• Root Removal: If tree roots have infiltrated the pipe, special cutters or root-killing chemicals may be used. In some cases, pipe repair or replacement is required.
• Pipe Replacement or Relining: If a line is collapsed or severely damaged, plumbers may dig up and replace the pipe or reline it using trenchless technologies like CIPP (Cured-in-Place Pipe).