We run this down the line after clearing to see the pipe wall, joints, and any roots or scale. You see the same screen we do. It is how we know the line is actually clean, not just moving water around a partial blockage.
Clogged drain repair schertz TX done right the first time
When a drain backs up, you need clogged drain repair schertz TX that actually clears the line instead of just poking a hole in it. We handle kitchen, bathroom, laundry and main sewer clogs for homeowners and businesses across Schertz and Bexar County.
Serving schertz and nearby areas.
How big is the drain job?
Shared branch
Two or more fixtures on the same branch line draining slow together.
- 1. Single fixture One sink, tub, or toilet draining slow or backing up on its own.
- 2. Shared branch Two or more fixtures on the same branch line draining slow together.
- 3. Main line Whole-house backup reaching a tub or floor drain.
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- Camera firstWe look before we clear
- Flow testEvery fixture checked after
What is included in a drain call
Every clogged drain call includes the diagnostic work, the clearing, and the camera verification.
Work order
Clogged Drain Repair- Full drain diagnostic: We check every fixture on the branch to find out if the clog is local or shared. We pull the cleanout or p-trap, look at the water level and debris, and decide which tool goes in first. This takes five to ten minutes and keeps us from snaking the wrong line.
- Mechanical clearing: We clear the line with a hand auger, drum snake, or hydro jetter depending on the blockage. Kitchen lines get hot-water jetting to strip grease off the pipe wall. Main lines get jetted at 3,000 to 4,000 psi to cut through grease, scale, and roots. Most residential clogs clear in 30 to 60 minutes.
- Camera verification: After clearing, we run a RIDGID sewer camera down the line and record the footage. You see the pipe wall, the joints, and any remaining debris or damage. If the line is clean, we say so. If it needs a repair, we show you the footage and quote it.
- Flow test at every fixture: We fill the fixture and let it drain while we watch. Then we run water at every nearby fixture to confirm the whole branch is moving. If a fixture still drains slow, we find out why before we pack up. You should not have to call us back for the same clog.
- Cleanout cap and cleanup: We put the cleanout cap back on and make sure it seals. The work area gets wiped down, and if we pulled a toilet to reach the main line, it goes back with a new wax ring and bolts. You should not be able to tell we were there, except that the drain works.
What the first visit covers
First visit
We find the blockage, clear the line, and camera it to confirm flow.
Drain service at your home
We clear kitchen, bath, laundry, and main line clogs for Schertz homeowners.
Kitchen sink
Grease and food waste cleared with jetting.
Bathroom sink
Hair and soap scum snaked from the branch line.
Tub and shower
Standing water cleared and tub shoe checked.
Main line
Whole-house backup jetted and cameraed.
Drain service for your business
We keep commercial kitchens and multi-unit properties draining during service hours.
Commercial kitchen
Grease line jetted before the lunch rush.
Multi-unit property
Shared line cleared for all tenants.
Retail and office
Restroom and break room drains cleared.
What clogged drain repair schertz TX really involves
A drain that clogs twice has a cause worth finding. We camera the line, clear it properly, and show you what we found. That is how you stop paying for the same clog twice.
Clogged drain repair schertz TX is a diagnostic and mechanical service that clears blockages in sink, shower, toilet and sewer lines and restores full flow. It is needed when water drains slowly, gurgles, or backs up completely. We start by finding where the line is blocked, then choose the right tool: a hand auger for a bathroom p-trap, a drum drain snake for a kitchen branch line, or a hydro jetter for grease and scale in a main line. Every job ends with a flow test so you know the pipe is clear, not just moving water.
Schertz sits on a mix of older cast iron and PVC pipe, and the local water carries enough mineral content to leave scale inside drain walls. Add grease from cooking and hair from showers, and you get recurring backups. We see this most in homes around 78154 and 78108, and in commercial kitchens along the I-35 corridor. If your kitchen sink clogged drain repair schertz call keeps coming back every few months, the line likely needs jetting or a camera inspection, not another bottle of store-bought cleaner.
- What it is
- Clearing a blocked drain line and restoring full flow.
- When it helps
- Slow drains, backups, and recurring clogs.
- What you get
- A clear line and camera footage of the pipe.
What to expect on a drain call
Every clogged drain job follows the same five steps. You know what is happening, what it costs, and when we leave.
Tools and methods we use
Each method answers a different question. Together they leave very little to guess.
A hydro jetter pushes water at 3,000 to 4,000 psi through a special nozzle to cut grease, scale, and roots off the pipe wall. It is the right tool for kitchen lines and main lines. A drain snake pokes a hole; a jetter cleans the whole pipe.
A drum snake is a motorized cable that cuts through hair, soap scum, and soft blockages in branch lines. We use it on bathroom sinks, tubs, and laundry lines. It is faster and cleaner than a hand auger on anything past the p-trap.
A hand auger is a manual snake for p-traps and short branch lines. We use it when the clog is close to the fixture and the line is easy to reach. It is the least invasive tool we carry and often the fastest for a bathroom sink.
We use a pipe wrench to pull cleanout caps and a pipe cutter when we need to open a line for repair. If the camera shows a damaged section, we cut it out and replace it with PVC pipe and fittings. Most repairs are done in a day.
When to call for drain service
A homeowner in Schertz 78154 has a kitchen sink that drains slow and smells like rotten food.
We snake the branch line, then jet it with hot water to strip the grease off the pipe wall.
HomesA rental property manager in Universal City has a main line backing up into a tub on a Sunday night.
We run an after-hours emergency call, pull the main cleanout, and jet the line at 3,000 to 4,000 psi.
HomesA commercial kitchen on the I-35 corridor in Schertz has a floor drain that backs up during the lunch rush.
We jet the grease line at 4,000 psi and camera it to check for scale and grease buildup.
BusinessesA homeowner in Cibolo has a bathroom sink that drains slow and a tub that fills with water while showering.
We pull the strainers, snake both branch lines with a drum snake, and flush them with hot water.
Homes
How drain service runs in Schertz
Schertz sits on a mix of older cast iron and newer PVC drain lines, and the local water carries enough mineral content to leave scale inside the pipe walls.
Schertz 78154
Older homes with cast iron drain lines and mature trees. Root intrusion at pipe joints is common here. We camera the main line on most calls in this ZIP.
Schertz 78108
Newer builds with PVC drain lines. Grease and scale are the usual culprits. Kitchen lines here often need jetting rather than snaking.
Schertz 78132
A mix of larger lots and newer construction. Longer main line runs mean more pipe to camera and more joints where roots can enter.
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From problem to finished result.
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PhotoKitchen sink grease clog cleared
Before: A homeowner in Schertz 78154 had a kitchen sink that drained slow for weeks and then stopped completely. Store-bought cleaner had been poured down twice with no result. The cabinet floor was wet from an overflowing p-trap, and the disposal hummed but would not drain.
After: We snaked the branch line, then jetted it with hot water at 3,000 psi to strip the grease off the pipe wall. A camera run confirmed the line was clean. The sink drained at full speed in under an hour, and the cabinet floor was wiped dry. The homeowner saw the footage on our screen.
Main line root intrusion jetted
Before: A rental property in Universal City had a main line backing up into the tub on a Sunday night. The tenant had already pulled the tub strainer and found standing water. The property manager called us after hours. The cleanout cap was buried under mulch and had to be located first.
After: We pulled the cleanout, jetted the line at 4,000 psi to cut through roots at a joint about 30 feet out, and cameraed the line after. The backup cleared the same night. The camera showed the roots were gone but the joint was slightly offset. We quoted a repair for a weekday and the tenant had working drains by morning.
Bathroom branch line cleared
Before: A homeowner in Cibolo had a bathroom sink that drained slow and a tub that filled with water while showering. Hair and soap scum had built up in both branch lines. The tub shoe was leaking slightly, and the subfloor around the drain was soft.
After: We pulled both strainers, snaked the branch lines with a drum snake, and flushed them with hot water. We replaced the tub shoe and overflow gasket while we were in there. Both fixtures drained at full speed in under an hour, and the subfloor was dry.
Kitchen sink drains slow or backs up
Grease and food waste build up on the pipe wall until the line closes.
Tub or shower fills with water while draining
Hair and soap scum collect in the p-trap and branch line.
Main line backs up into tub or floor drain
This is a main line blockage, and it will not clear with a plunger.
Multiple drains in the house drain slow
When more than one fixture drains slow, the blockage is in a shared line, not a single fixture.
Why homeowners call us for drain unclogging schertz TX
A slow drain is a warning, not a nuisance.
Same-day drain clearing
Most clogged drain calls in Schertz get a technician the same day, and emergency drain unclogging schertz TX is available after hours.
Camera-verified results
We do not guess.
Kitchen and bath specialists
Kitchen sink clogged drain repair schertz jobs usually mean grease and food waste.
No repeat callbacks
A drain that clogs twice in six months has a cause we can find.
What you get on a drain call
Clear records you can keep and share.
Camera findings
Footage of the pipe wall and blockage.
Written summary
What we found and what we cleared.
Line condition note
Whether the pipe needs a repair.
21 years clearing drains in Bexar County
Pro Plumbing Schertz has been clearing drains since 2005.
Water level
How high water sits in the fixture tells us if the clog is local or shared.
Debris type
Grease, hair, or roots on the snake tells us which tool to use next.
Pipe material
Cast iron, PVC, or ABS sets the jetting pressure we can use.
Is your schertz area covered?
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schertz ZIP codes
- 78108
- 78154
- 78132
Towns we serve.
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What Schertz customers say
Our kitchen sink had been draining slow for weeks and then stopped completely. The technician snaked it, then jetted the line with hot water to get the grease out. He ran a camera down after and showed me the pipe wall on his screen. It has been three months and it still drains like new. Fair price, no mess.
Main line backed up into the tub on a Sunday night. I called and they had a tech out in about an hour. He found roots at a joint about 30 feet out, jetted them out, and cameraed the line. Quoted me a repair for the joint but did not push it. I will use them again when I am ready for that repair.
We manage several rentals in the Schertz area and drains are a constant issue. Pro Plumbing Schertz is the only company we call now. They show up when they say, they camera the line, and they send a written summary. No surprise charges. They cleared a commercial kitchen line for us in under an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers for the first few minutes. The team can cover the rest.
Still have a question?
Describe what you are seeing and we will point you to the right next step.
876383746Start with a plunger and hot water, and if that fails, call us. Store-bought chemical cleaners can damage older cast iron and PVC lines, and they rarely clear a main line blockage. For a bathroom sink or tub, a hand auger through the p-trap often works. For a kitchen or main line, you need a drum snake or hydro jetter. We clear most residential clogs in 30 to 60 minutes.
A bathroom branch line is on the low end. A main line with grease or roots that needs jetting and camera verification is on the higher end. We give you the price before we start, and if the camera shows a repair is needed, we quote that separately.
The two most common causes we find are grease buildup in kitchen lines and root intrusion in main sewer lines. Schertz water also leaves mineral scale inside older cast iron and galvanized pipes, which narrows the opening and catches debris. If your drain clogs twice in six months, the line needs a camera inspection, not another bottle of cleaner. We find the cause and tell you what it takes to fix it.
Yes. Most clogged drain calls in Schertz get a technician the same day, and we run emergency drain unclogging schertz Texas calls after hours for main line backups. We keep snakes, jetters, and cameras on every truck, so we are not making a second trip for equipment. Call and we will give you an arrival window and stick to it.
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876383746We clear most residential drains in 30 to 60 minutes, and we camera the line before we leave so you know it is actually clean.
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Call us at 876383746 for same-day plumbing service in schertz. We answer the phone, not a machine. Most calls placed before noon get a same-day visit.