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This applies only to residential stoppages.
We do not go through roof vents. This is a very effective way to cause roof leaks but an ineffective way of clearing stoppages.
Clean-outs must be reasonably accessible. We cannot place our plumbers in hazardous positions.
(Yes we can clear that Sunday or Saturday stoppage so you don't have to miss work).
Stoppage must be fixable by cabling method. Rate does not include jetting and other advanced methods.
Advantages of Properly Installed Clean-Out
May prevent flooding inside home.
Closer to stoppage with fewer turns gives the cable added torque for better cleaning.
No messy drain machines and cables inside your home.
Lower "per stoppage" cost.
Easier to locate the sewer line.
Makes stoppages accessible with Large-size blades and cables.
Enables accessibility for Hydro Jet if needed.
FAQ's About Stoppages and Roof Vents
Does not thoroughly clear blockages.
Creates the potential for roof leaks.
Cannot use the right size blade.
Should never go through a smaller pipe to clear a pipe of larger diameter. This is an excellent way to get the cable stuck in the drain line.
Drain vents use non-directional fittings which are different than actual drain lines. Very often this results in trapped cables.
The vents are too far from the stoppage. Working through too many turns reduces the strength and effectiveness of the cable.
It is unnecessarily dangerous and we don't want anybody getting hurt.
Once the clean out plug is out, a "snake" is inserted into the pipe to remove the obstruction. The "snake" is a long, thin, steel band with a heavy point at one end. The steel band is very flexible and can be worked around bends until the point comes in contact with the obstruction in the pipe. By working the snake back and forth, the object in the pipe is either pushed through the pipe or is broken up into pieces small enough to be carried away by the water. A plumber's snake can be rented from hardware and plumbing stores. In a poorly installed sewer line, a plugged-up pipe is not uncommon. Needless to say, cleaning a sewer pipe is an unpleasant task at best, and if the system continues to clog for no apparent reason, it should be dug up and installed properly. Underground sewer pipes are subject to attack by tree roots. The small roots work their way through the pipe connections and, if given sufficient time, they will effectively clog the system. Copper sulphate, poured down the fixture drains, will kill the roots but not necessarily remove them completely. A plumber's snake can be used to clear the roots out of the pipe, but this requires considerable effort, especially when the roots are large and densely packed in the pipe. Plumbers use a powered rotor with a flexible shaft inserted into the pipe, and this will clear the pipe effectively. These are temporary measures, however, for the roots will come back into the pipe. Special sewer pipes are available, which are so constructed that roots cannot penetrate the pipe joints. When a sewer line is repeatedly attacked by tree roots, the only lasting remedy is to dig it up and have this type of pipe installed. Caustic soda is often used to clean fixture drains. This is not a good practice, for the chemical will cause the grease inside the pipes to harden. After a period of years, the sewer line will be so coated with this hard grease that it cannot handle the volume of water required. Removing hard grease with a snake is a very difficult undertaking. Outside sewer pipes will fail to operate properly if there is too much or too little grade to the pipes. While the complete drainage of a pipe depends upon a full charge of water to carry the solid matter through, too much pitch will cause an accumulation of solids at the pipe joints, eventually forming a blockage. To rectify this condition, the pipes should be removed and installed at the right grade.
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