Drain Cleaning in Atlanta, GA
Plumbing Express clears clogged drains across Metro Atlanta with hydro jetting, snaking, and sewer cleaning. Call (404) 236-6535 for same-day service.
Professional Drain Cleaning Service in Atlanta, GA
Plumbing Express removes tough clogs and restores full drainage for homes across Metro Atlanta. Our licensed plumbers use hydro jetting, motorized snaking, and camera inspections to fix drain problems the same day you call. We’ve cleared drains in Atlanta homes since 1989, and every technician is a background-checked W-2 employee. Homeowners from Douglasville to Duluth give us 4.9 stars across 2,000+ verified reviews. You get upfront pricing on every call, before any work begins.
Call (404) 236-6535 now for same-day drain cleaning in Atlanta, GA.
Warning Signs of a Clogged Drain
Small drain problems grow into costly repairs when left alone. Watch for these symptoms:
Slow drainage: Water pools in sinks, tubs, or showers instead of draining within seconds. A partial blockage is forming inside your pipe.
Gurgling sounds: Air trapped behind a clog pushes through water in your P-trap. You may hear bubbling from toilets or floor drains when other fixtures run.
Sewage odors: Food waste, grease, or organic buildup decomposing inside pipes produces foul smells near sinks and floor drains.
Water backing up into other fixtures: When you flush a toilet and water rises in a shower drain, the blockage is in your main sewer line.
Multiple slow drains at once: If the kitchen sink, bathroom shower, and laundry drain all slow down together, the blockage sits deeper in your plumbing system. If you notice any of these issues, call our team before a partial clog becomes a full backup.
How Our Plumbers Clear Clogged Drains
Every clog is different. Our technicians assess the problem first, then choose the right method for your pipe type and blockage.
Hydro Jetting
Plumbing Express uses commercial-grade hydro jetting equipment that delivers up to 4,000 PSI of pressurized water through your pipes. This method scours grease, mineral scale, soap buildup, and tree roots from pipe walls. Unlike snaking, hydro jetting cleans the full interior diameter of the pipe, reducing the chance of repeat clogs.
Camera Line Inspection
Before we start cleaning, we often run a camera line inspection to locate the problem. A waterproof camera on a flexible cable travels through your pipes and sends live video to a monitor. This lets us pinpoint clog locations, find cracks or bellied sections, and decide whether a pipe needs cleaning or replacement.
Motorized Drain Snaking
For standard household clogs, a motorized drain snake cuts through the blockage and restores flow. Our plumbers carry several snake sizes for different pipe diameters, from 1.5-inch bathroom lines to 4-inch main drains.
Drain Cleaning for Every Part of Your Home
Kitchen Drains
Grease is the number one cause of kitchen drain clogs in Atlanta homes. Cooking oil cools inside your pipes, hardens, and traps food particles until water can barely pass. Our plumbers clear grease blockages and flush the line so your kitchen sink drains fast again. If your garbage disposal connects to a slow drain, we inspect both the unit and the pipe.
Bathroom Drains
Hair and soap scum combine to form dense clogs in shower drains, bathtub drains, and sink P-traps. These blockages worsen over time and cause standing water. We remove the buildup and check the vent stack to make sure air flows through the drain system properly.
Main Sewer Line Cleaning
When multiple fixtures back up at the same time, the clog is almost always in your main sewer line. Tree roots, accumulated waste, and pipe deterioration are common causes in older Atlanta neighborhoods like Grant Park, Virginia-Highland, and East Lake, where pre-1970 homes still rely on original clay or cast iron pipes. Our crew handles sewer line cleaning and repair using hydro jetting and root-cutting equipment. If the camera reveals structural damage, we discuss sewer drain replacement options before starting any work.
Emergency Drain Service in Atlanta
A backed-up sewer line or overflowing drain cannot wait. Plumbing Express provides emergency drain cleaning for homeowners across Metro Atlanta, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Our dispatchers answer the phone live, 24 hours a day. We send a licensed plumber with the right tools to resolve the problem on the first visit.
Plumbing Express employs only W-2 technicians who pass background checks and carry active Georgia plumbing licenses. We do not use subcontractors. When you search for drain cleaning near me and call our number, a full-time member of our team arrives at your door.
Call (404) 236-6535 any time for emergency service.
Tips to Keep Your Drains Clear
Professional cleaning solves existing problems. These habits help prevent new ones:
Never pour cooking grease or oil down the sink. Scrape plates into the trash before rinsing. Use a mesh strainer to catch food scraps.
Place drain covers over shower and tub drains to catch hair. Clean the covers weekly. Only flush toilet paper, nothing else.
Check washing machine hoses for kinks. Clean the lint trap on your washer’s discharge hose if your floor drain runs slow.
Run hot water for 30 seconds after each use. Once a month, pour a half cup of baking soda followed by white vinegar into each drain. Flush with hot water after 15 minutes.
For homes with older cast iron or clay sewer lines, we recommend professional drain cleaning once a year. Annual service keeps buildup in check and lets our team spot problems early.
Why Atlanta Homeowners Call Plumbing Express
Licensed and insured W-2 employees
Every technician on our team is a background-checked, full-time employee. We do not send subcontractors to your home.
Upfront pricing
You receive a written price before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprise charges.
4.9-star reputation
Over 1,999 homeowners have reviewed our work, making Plumbing Express one of the highest-rated plumbing companies in Metro Atlanta.
Same-day scheduling
Most drain cleaning appointments happen the same day you call. We respect your time and show up within the scheduled window.
Full-service plumbing
Beyond drains, we handle leak detection, water heater service, water line repair, whole-house repiping, and every general plumbing repair in between.
Guaranteed work
If the same clog returns within our warranty period, we come back at no extra cost.
What Atlanta Homeowners Say About Plumbing Express
Our 4.9-star rating comes from 2,000+ Google reviews written by real homeowners across Metro Atlanta. Here is what a few of them had to say.
Read more reviews on Google or visit our customer reviews page to see why Atlanta homeowners choose Plumbing Express.
Rating
Service couldn’t be completed due to needing a new system. We appreciate the very informative visit as well as insight that could help after a new unit install.
Plumbing Express was great. I had a failed sump pump that had partially overflowed into the basement. Nasty. Josh was the tech that did the work. He was efficient, neat and courteous. I will use Plumbing Express if I have any other plumbing needs and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
The technician was very knowledgeable and professional. I believe they did a very good job.
Ron was our second plumber from this company. The first plumber came, examined pipes and said he found no leak, even though we had experiences a large amount of water leaking from the ceiling in the finished basement. Several days later we had another leak-same area but less water the second time. Ron came in, listened to our frustration and did a more thorough inspection of the pipes and identified the problem. He was very personable and professional. On his third visit, we had several replacement pipes installed and are without leaks again. Our frustration, with the situation, was my son had used your company to replace pipes when he purchased the home and founding out not all the pipes were included with that process.
Tim arrived on time and was very professional. He took his time to explain the problem and the process it would take fix the water line.
Called Plumbing Express as tankless hot water not operating. Their website states "Get Free Plumbing Quote ". When service man showed up an looked at unit he said there would be a $207 charge to look into unit in order to give me a quote to fix unit. Due to not having hot water and time required to get another company to address the problem I agreed to pay $207 for quote. After looking in unit I was told he would not be able to fix due to age of unit and parts not available. I think he should have said parts not available when seeing model number on front of unit and I would not have wasted $207.
Outstanding customer service, we will definitely be using them in the future for any plumbing needs. Can’t thank them enough!
Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The team was excellent. The job was completed in 1 day with a great team. Very expressive.
Daniel Perez was great in coming out to check the problem I had with a water leak from my air conditioner line. His recommendation was correct.
Great and informative service while I was in a bind without a functioning water heater.
Plumbing Express is my go-to plumbing support team. They have fair pricing, well-vetted technicians, and a truly exceptional scheduling system. Rod, my technician, was the best. He quickly assessed the problem and gave a fair estimate, working hard to keep to the schedule. He even brought Josh along on the day of service, and the two of them worked well together. They addressed the bathtub drain repair with expertise and caused the least sheetrock damage. It was difficult to replace the broken pipe and get to the upstairs drain, but together they made it a success.
Daniel did a great job and was very professional during his service call last week!
Rod and Josh did an awesome job taking care of my clogged sinks. Knowledgable, professional and great to work with - I really appreciated their help today and would highly recommend them and Plumbing Express!
Daniel was excellent. The work he did was simply superb. I highly recommend your company and hopefully Daniel will get more and more work
Dylan from Plumbing Express came over and replaced our garbage disposal for us. It was older, had a massive leak, and needed to be replaced. He did a great job and was in and out in about 30 minutes! I also asked him to check out a potential leak I had been hearing in my ceiling. He used a thermal camera to investigate and was very honest and upfront about what he found. Rather than immediately cutting into the drywall to confirm something uncertain, he explained that the sound could simply be pipes expanding and that opening the wall might be unnecessary. He recommended monitoring the area and waiting to see if a wet spot appears, which would clearly indicate an actual leak. I really appreciated that he didn’t try to upsell or push unnecessary work. Overall, great service and a great guy. They will definitely be our go-to plumbing service from now on.
Once again we had some problems under our kitchen sink so we called Plumbing Express who were able to get us on their schedule pretty quickly after these storms Tim Robinson came out to do the job. Tim has been to our house for a number of different plumbing problems. He is personable & professional. As usual he did a great job even though this particular problem turned out to be far more difficult than anyone had expected. As frustrating as it was, Tim worked through it until he finished the job. We can't thank him enough.
Anthony was very competent, professional and friendly. He answered all my questions throughly. Highly recommend!
Drain Cleaning Questions Atlanta Homeowners Ask
How much does drain cleaning cost in Atlanta?
Cost depends on the clog location and method required. A sink snaking costs less than hydro jetting a main sewer line. We provide an upfront quote before starting.
How long does a typical drain cleaning take?
Most jobs take one to two hours. Main sewer line cleaning or camera inspection jobs may take longer.
Is hydro jetting safe for older pipes?
Yes, when performed by a licensed plumber who adjusts the pressure to match the pipe material. We inspect the line with a camera first to confirm your pipes can handle the treatment.
How often should I schedule professional drain cleaning?
Once a year works for most homes. Older homes with cast iron or clay pipes may benefit from cleaning every six to twelve months.
What is the difference between snaking and hydro jetting?
A drain snake pushes a flexible cable through a clog to break it apart. Hydro jetting uses pressurized water to clean the entire pipe wall. Snaking clears the blockage, while hydro jetting removes the buildup that caused it, so clogs return less often.
Do you clean commercial drains?
Yes. Plumbing Express services restaurant floor drains, commercial kitchen lines, and office building plumbing. Call (404) 236-6535 for a commercial estimate.
What happens when multiple toilets back up at once?
When two or more toilets back up at the same time, the problem is almost never the toilets. It points to a blockage in a shared drain line or the main sewer line. Our plumbers trace the backup to the affected line, then clear it at the best access point. Catching this early prevents sewage from reaching other fixtures.
Why do you pull the toilet to snake a drain line?
Sometimes the toilet itself is the best access point to the blocked line. We remove the toilet, run a drain snake directly into the line, and clear the clog. Then we reset the toilet with a new wax seal. This approach lets us reach blockages that a small auger through the bowl cannot.
What is a soft tissue blockage?
A soft tissue blockage is a clog made of paper products, wipes, and similar material. These build up over time until the line closes off. So-called “flushable” wipes are a top cause. They do not break down like toilet paper. Stick to flushing toilet paper only.
What is a sewer clean out and where is mine?
A clean out is a capped access point to your sewer line. It lets a plumber snake the line without pulling fixtures or going through the roof. Clean outs are usually in the yard, near the foundation, or in a parking lot for commercial buildings. If you do not know where yours is, we can locate it during a service call.
How far can you snake a sewer line?
Our commercial drain snakes reach well past 80 feet. On a recent job we cleared one line at about 40 feet and a main building line at about 86 feet. Distance depends on the equipment, the pipe layout, and the type of blockage.
Do drain cleaning calls come with a warranty?
Standard drain calls carry no warranty. Drain cleaning clears the blockage that exists at the time of service. It cannot fix a damaged or failing pipe, and it cannot control what goes down the line tomorrow. Some cable jobs include a 30 day warranty, and when one applies, your invoice states it. If your line has a break, a separation, or root intrusion, clogs will return no matter how well the line was snaked. That is why we recommend a permanent repair when we find pipe damage.
Are two blockages on the same property one service call or two?
Separate problems are separate calls. For example, a clogged bathroom line and a blocked main building line are two different issues, even if we find them on the same visit. Each requires its own diagnosis, equipment, and work. We explain the scope and pricing for each before we start.
Why does grease keep clogging my drain even after cleaning?
Grease coats the pipe walls and hardens, narrowing the line a little more each month. A snake opens a channel through it, but the coating remains. Hydro jetting strips the grease off the walls. For repeat grease problems, jetting plus a change in what goes down the sink is the answer.
Our Service Areas
Serving Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, and Surrounding Communities
Plumbing Express provides plumbing, repiping, water heater, and drain cleaning services to homeowners across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Our licensed plumbers know the plumbing systems in this region, from aging polybutylene pipes in 1980s subdivisions to clay sewer lines in older neighborhoods.
We serve the following counties and communities:
Don’t see your city listed? We likely serve your area too. Visit our full service area page or call (404) 236-6535 to confirm availability at your address.
Get Your Drains Flowing Again Today
Slow drains, foul odors, and sewage backups get worse every day you wait. Call (404) 236-6535 or schedule your appointment online now. Same-day service is available today.