Every drain in your home — kitchen, bathroom, laundry, toilets — connects to a single main sewer line that carries wastewater to the municipal sewer or your septic system. When this main line becomes partially or fully blocked, the effects ripple through your entire plumbing system: multiple slow drains, gurgling toilets, and eventually sewage backing up through the lowest drains in your home.
Got Plumbing USA connects you with licensed plumbers who specialize in main sewer line cleaning using powered augers and hydro jetting equipment capable of clearing even the most stubborn blockages.
Signs Your Main Line Needs Cleaning
- Multiple drains throughout the house are slow simultaneously
- Toilets gurgle when you run the washing machine or shower
- Water backs up in the tub or shower when you flush the toilet
- Sewage odors from floor drains or outside near the sewer cleanout
- It's been 2+ years since the last main line service
Cleaning Methods
Powered auger (drain snake): a heavy-duty motorized cable with a cutting head that breaks through roots, grease, and debris. Effective for most residential main line clogs. Cost: $150–$400.
Hydro jetting: high-pressure water (3,000–4,000 PSI) scours the entire interior of the pipe, removing years of grease, scale, and root intrusion. The most thorough cleaning method available. Cost: $300–$800.
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduling main line cleaning every 1–2 years prevents emergency backups and extends the life of your sewer pipe. Homes with mature trees near sewer lines should consider annual service to manage root intrusion before it becomes a blockage.