Drain and Sewer Cleaning in Maine

Heritage’s experts provide services for all of these drains:

• Kitchen drains
• Sewer drains
• Shower and bathtub drains
• Floor drains
• Toilet drains

When you make a call for service, our expert technicians will use all our available tools to get to the bottom of the issue and provide options to help you get your home back in order. No matter what you need – cleaning out a drain line to replacing a section of pipe – our team will get it done right the first time while treating your home like our own.

What are the benefits of drain cleaning?

Common drain cleaners you get at hardware stores contain harsh and abrasive chemicals, which can eat through pipes and do even more damage to your plumbing system. Calling in an expert and licensed plumber can use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to clean out drains and extend the life of your plumbing system.

When you call Heritage for drain and sewer cleaning, not only will we do the job professionally, but you can also benefit from:

• Reduced chances of drain and sewer line clogs in the future
• Faster draining from sinks, bathtubs, and showers
• Break up bacteria and mold colonies forming in your pipes
• Clean out abrasive and corrosive chemicals which can eat away at pipes and cause leaks
• Increased peace-of-mind for the life of your home

What methods do you use to unclog drains?

The specially trained technicians at Heritage use multiple tools to determine where clogs are and how to clean them out, including video camera inspections and drain snaking.

• Video Camera Inspections: As the name implies, our technicians can use a video camera attached to a long line to see where clogs are in your plumbing system in real-time, and how severe they might be. Instead of guessing at where the problem is, a video inspection pinpoints where the issue is, giving you the best information on how to alleviate the situation. Video camera inspections also let technicians identify potentially bigger issues, like the state of pipes that may need repaired or replaced in the near future.
• Drain Snaking: Also known as augers or a plumber’s snake, drain snakes work like a giant corkscrew to power through clogged spots to let water flow freely once again. Instead of using a consumer-grade hand-powered snake, our augers are motorized, making them much more effective in breaking through and clearing clogs the first time.

What are the common causes of clogged drains?

For many families, a sink with a garbage disposal may seem like an easy place to dispose of waste, like hot grease, unwanted scraps, or used cotton swabs. Over time, these items can harden in your pipes and start building up a major clog that could do damage to your home. Some of the most common materials that cause drain clogs include:

• Cooking grease, including oils and animal fats
• Large food scraps
• Food peels from fruits and vegetables
• Egg shells
• Coffee grinds
• Cotton swabs
• Hair
• Soap scum