One slow fixture usually means a clog near that drain. Several slow fixtures at once, or water coming up in a tub when you flush, points to the main line. Tell us which drains are slow and we will bring the right equipment.
Signs you need drain cleaning
- A sink or tub that drains slowly or not at all
- Gurgling from a drain when another fixture runs
- Sour smells from a kitchen or bathroom drain
- Water backing up into the tub when the washer drains
- Store-bought drain cleaners that worked once and stopped working
How we handle it
- Ask which drainsThe pattern of slow fixtures tells us whether to start at one drain or the main cleanout.
- Clear with the right toolSmall cables for bath lines, larger cutting heads for kitchen grease and roots, a jetter when buildup lines the pipe.
- Run and verifyWe run water through each cleared fixture to confirm full flow.
- Camera if it returnsIf the clog keeps coming back, a camera look shows whether the pipe itself is damaged.
What drain cleaning usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single fixture drain cleaning | $145 to $295 |
| Kitchen line with grease buildup | $215 to $435 |
| Main line from a cleanout | $265 to $545 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
A plunger is still the right first tool for a single slow sink or tub. Remove the stopper, pull out any hair you can reach, and plunge with the overflow covered. If that does not clear it, stop before adding chemicals; they make the line dangerous for whoever opens it next.
What we see in Upstate homes
Greenville kitchens produce the same grease problem everywhere, but older homes around North Main and Augusta Road add cast iron drains that rough up inside and catch everything. In the newer PVC homes out toward Simpsonville and Greer, most repeat clogs come from wipes, sagging lines under the slab, or a laundry drain that was never sized for a modern washer.
Keeping it from coming back
Hair catchers in showers, a trash can instead of the sink for grease and grounds, and running hot water after each use keep most bathroom and kitchen lines clear for years.
Questions about drain cleaning
Are chemical drain cleaners safe for my pipes?
Repeated use can damage older metal drains and seldom clears a real clog. A cable or jetter removes the blockage instead of eating a hole through it.
Why does my kitchen sink keep clogging?
Grease, starch and coffee grounds coat the inside of the line and narrow it. Cleaning the full run, not just the trap, keeps it open longer.
How long does drain cleaning take?
Most single fixtures take under an hour. A main line with heavy buildup or roots can take longer.
Areas we cover for drain cleaning
Plumbcraft sends drain cleaning crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.