Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer Rodding in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Water at the basement floor drain, a garden unit toilet that gurgles or every fixture in the building slowing down. That's the main line. We rod it clear and show you what caused it on camera. Our office is on Diversey Parkway.
The Basics
What Is Sewer Rodding?
Sewer rodding clears a blocked main line with a long, flexible steel cable fed through a cleanout access point. A cutting head on the end breaks through roots, grease, and debris and pushes the blockage toward the street connection, restoring flow through the pipe. It's the standard first fix for a clogged or backed-up sewer line. For most homes, it's the only fix needed.
Signs the Main Line Is Blocked
In a Lincoln Park home or building:
The Basement Floor Drain Fills
It's the lowest opening, so it shows first.
The Garden Unit Backs Up
When units upstairs run water, it ends up downstairs.
Several Units Have Slow Drains
They share one line to the street.
It Happens Every Spring
Roots in old clay grow back each year.
What Blocks Main Lines in Lincoln Park
Old pipe and dense living make for familiar clogs here.
Roots in Original Clay
Parkway trees send roots into joints along the lateral.
Grease From Several Kitchens
In a multi-unit building, every kitchen drains to the same line.
Wipes and Paper
More bathrooms on one line means more chances for a clog.
Fast Regrowth
If roots return in months, hydro jetting or a repair lasts longer.
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How We Handle Sewer Rodding
Clear the line, then show you why.
1. Find the Cleanout
In the basement, the front yard or under the stoop.
2. Rod and Camera
Cleared to the city sewer and checked on video.
3. Price First
And options if we find damage.
Sewer Rodding in a Condo Building
When a shared main line clogs, every unit in the building feels it, but only the lowest one floods. In a Lincoln Park condo building, the fastest fix starts with one call: someone with access to the basement cleanout. We clear the line, record it on camera and send the footage, so the board can decide whether routine rodding is enough or a repair belongs in the budget.
Customer Stories
Sewer Rodding Reviews
4.7 stars from 425 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
★★★★★
"He rodded out the kitchen sink drain piping and fixed the leaks... In the end he offered us an excellent maintenance plan, which will definitely save us money and headaches in the future."
★★★★★
"Mike McSweeney was informative and very helpful. Good representation for J. Blanton"
★★★★★
"100% great service. Unclogged two overflowing toilets. Fast, professional and good price. Highly recommend."
Got Questions?
Sewer Rodding Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Usually in the basement near the front wall.
Usually in the basement near the front of the building, sometimes outside near the stoop. Some older buildings don't have an accessible one, and adding one helps.
Yearly if roots are a known problem.
If roots have blocked the line before, once a year is common.
Usually from the building cleanout.
Main line work is done from the building's cleanout. If only your unit's branch is clogged, we can clear it from inside.
Yes, with the right cutter.
Yes, with a cutter sized for the pipe. The camera afterward shows its condition.
Yes.
Yes. We can share it with the board or management.
It depends on access and the clog. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on where the cleanout is, the length of the line and what's blocking it. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
Annual Protection Plan
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- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Get Your Drains Flowing?
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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