24/7 Emergency Sewage Cleanup
24/7 Emergency Sewage Cleanup
Fast, Affordable Drain Cleaning for Kitchens, Bathrooms & Basements | Licensed Master Plumbers | Same-Day Appointments Available
Dealing with slow drains or complete clogs in your Staten Island home? ClearDrain’s licensed master plumbers provide professional drain cleaning services for kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, tubs, showers, floor drains, and main lines—using proven methods that clear clogs completely and prevent quick returns.
We fix clogs caused by grease, hair, soap scum, foreign objects, and more. Our experienced team uses cable snaking for simple clogs, high-pressure hydro jetting for stubborn blockages, and video camera inspection to diagnose recurring drain problems accurately.
With transparent pricing, same-day service availability, and a satisfaction guarantee, ClearDrain makes drain cleaning simple and stress-free. We serve all Staten Island neighborhoods with prompt, professional service that gets your drains flowing freely again.
Every drain clog is different. Our licensed plumbers have the expertise and equipment to clear all types of blockages—from simple hair clogs to severe grease buildups requiring professional intervention.
Grease, Food Particles & Soap Buildup
Kitchen sinks face constant challenges from cooking grease, food scraps, coffee grounds, and dish soap residue that accumulates over time.
Common kitchen clog causes:
Hair, Soap Scum & Personal Care Products
Bathroom drains—especially showers, tubs, and sink pop-ups—collect hair, soap residue, toothpaste, and personal care products that create stubborn clogs.
Common bathroom clog causes:
Toys, Jewelry, Wipes & Solid Obstructions
Sometimes clogs aren't from gradual buildup but from objects that shouldn't be in drains—children's toys, jewelry, "flushable" wipes, feminine products, or accidentally dropped items.
Common solid obstructions:Don’t wait for complete blockages. These warning signs indicate developing clogs that are easier and cheaper to address early.
ClearDrain uses the most effective drain cleaning methods matched to your specific clog type, pipe material, and severity—ensuring complete clearing without pipe damage.
Professional cable snaking uses a flexible steel cable with cutting head rotated through your drain to break up and remove clogs mechanically.
When we use cable snaking:
Process: Insert cable through drain opening, advance through pipe while rotating, break up clog, retrieve cable, flush with water to verify clearing
Advantages: Fast (15-45 minutes), affordable ($150-300), safe for all pipe types, immediately effective for most clogs
High-pressure water jetting (3,000-4,000 PSI) completely scours pipe walls, removing years of grease, scale, and debris—not just opening a hole like snaking.
When we use hydro jetting:
Process: Insert special nozzle through cleanout, pressurized water jets backward to cut through buildup while propelling forward, completely clean pipe walls
Advantages: Most thorough cleaning method, results last 3-10x longer than snaking, removes buildup that snaking can’t, safe for modern pipes
Professional-grade enzyme and bacteria treatments naturally break down organic matter (grease, food, soap, hair) without harsh chemicals.
When we use enzyme treatments:
Process: Apply concentrated enzyme solution directly to drains, treatments work for 6-8 hours digesting organic matter, regular applications prevent buildup
Advantages: Safe for all pipes, environmentally friendly, prevents future clogs, controls odors naturally, no harsh chemicals
High-definition camera inspection shows exactly what’s causing clogs and where—eliminating guesswork and preventing unnecessary work.
When we use camera inspection:
Process: Insert waterproof camera through cleanout or drain, advance through line recording video, identify exact problem location and nature, provide video documentation
Advantages: Pinpoint accuracy, visual proof of problem and solution, prevents guesswork, identifies pipe damage needing repair, documentation for insurance
Our licensed plumbers provide fast, affordable drain cleaning throughout Staten Island—from North Shore to South Shore, with same-day service available in all neighborhoods.
Historic Infrastructure Specialists
Neighborhoods served:
St. George
Tompkinsville
Stapleton
Clifton
New Brighton
West Brighton
Silver Lake
Grymes Hill
Residential & Commercial Coverage
Neighborhoods served:
Port Richmond
Mariners Harbor
Graniteville
Westerleigh
Castleton Corners
Bulls Head
New Springville
Heartland Village
Richmondtown
Storm-Related Backup Specialists
Neighborhoods served:
South Beach
Midland Beach
New Dorp
New Dorp Beach
Oakwood
Oakwood Beach
Grant City
Dongan Hills
Coastal Backup Experts
Neighborhoods served:
Great Kills
Eltingville
Annadale
Huguenot
Prince's Bay
Charleston
Tottenville
We respond to clogged drain emergencies in all Staten Island ZIP codes:
10301 10302 10303 10304 10305 10306 10307 10308 10309 10310 10312 10314
High-Pressure Sewer Cleaning
Complete mainline cleaning for severe grease buildup and recurring clogs.
Learn About Hydro Jetting →
Drain Line Diagnosis
Pinpoint exact clog locations and identify hidden pipe problems.
Camera Inspection Services →
24/7 Backup Response
Emergency response for sewage backing up through drains.
Emergency Sewer Backup Cleanup →
Most standard drain cleaning takes 30-60 minutes. Simple hair clogs may take just 15-20 minutes, while severe main line clogs requiring hydro jetting can take 90-120 minutes. We provide time estimates when we assess your specific situation. For same-day service, we typically arrive within 2-3 hours of your call and complete work the same visit.
Snaking (cable augering) uses a rotating cable with cutting head to break through clogs and open a hole for water flow. It’s effective for most clogs and costs $150-$300.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water (3,000-4,000 PSI) to completely scour pipe walls clean, removing all grease, scale, and buildup—not just opening a hole. Hydro jetting costs more ($350-$800) but results last 3-10x longer. We recommend snaking for simple hair/food clogs, hydro jetting for recurring problems or severe grease buildup.
We strongly advise against store-bought chemical drain cleaners. While they may provide temporary relief, they:
(1) Damage pipes over time—especially older cast iron or PVC,
(2) Don’t remove buildup from pipe walls (clogs return quickly),
(3) Create toxic fumes that are dangerous to breathe,
(4) Can cause severe burns if splashed on skin,
(5) Make professional cleaning more dangerous for plumbers. Instead, try boiling water, baking soda/vinegar, or call us for safe, effective professional cleaning.
Follow these prevention tips:
Kitchen—Never pour grease down drains, use sink strainers, scrape plates before washing, run disposal with cold water.
Bathroom—Use hair catchers in tubs/showers, remove visible hair immediately, don’t flush anything except toilet paper and waste, clean pop-up assemblies monthly.
General—Monthly enzyme treatments, weekly hot water flushes, immediate attention to slow drains, annual professional cleaning for problem drains.
Recurring clogs indicate an underlying problem beyond simple buildup:
(1) Inadequate initial cleaning—snaking only opened a hole, not removed buildup,
(2) Pipe damage—cracks, bellies, or collapses catch debris,
(3) Tree root intrusion—roots growing into pipes,
(4) Venting issues—improper drain venting causes slow drainage,
(5) Slope problems—pipes not angled correctly for proper flow. We recommend camera inspection to diagnose the root cause, followed by appropriate solution (hydro jetting, pipe repair, root removal).
Two main causes in Staten Island:
(1) Combined sewer systems (North Shore: St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton)—sewage and stormwater flow in same pipes; heavy rain overwhelms capacity causing backups through basement drains.
(2) Overwhelmed municipal systems—capacity exceeded, causing pressure that pushes sewage backwards into homes.
Solution: Backwater valve installation ($1,500-3,000) prevents reverse flow during storms—one-time installation, permanent protection.
Yes, absolutely. Sewer backups are TRUE emergencies. We maintain 24/7/365 availability including nights, weekends, and all major holidays (Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, July 4th). Same licensed plumbers, same equipment, same pricing—no additional after-hours fees. Our emergency line (718) XXX-XXXX is answered by dispatchers who immediately contact on-call licensed plumbers.
Don’t let slow drains become complete clogs. ClearDrain’s licensed plumbers provide fast, professional drain cleaning with upfront pricing, same-day service, and a 30-day guarantee.
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