Drain Cleaning in San Antonio — Fast, Done-Right Clog Removal
A slow kitchen sink, a shower ankle-deep in water, or every drain in the house backing up at once — we clear it today and show you on camera why it happened.
🏷️ $89 single-drain clearing special — mention this page
Clogged drain repair is the call we run more than any other across the northeast San Antonio metro. Kitchen lines packed with grease and coffee grounds, bathroom drains bound up with hair and soap scum, laundry standpipes that overflow mid-cycle, and main lines that put wastewater in the tub — our trucks carry cable machines sized for everything from a 1-1/2" sink trap to a 6" main, so whatever is blocked gets opened on the first visit. If you searched "drain cleaning service near me" from Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak, or Converse, we are minutes away.
Location explains a lot of local clogs. Much of the housing stock in Universal City and Live Oak went up between the 1960s and 1980s on clay or cast-iron sewer laterals, and after decades in shifting Blackland soil those pipes develop joints and cracks that tree roots find. When a main-line stoppage clears but keeps returning, roots are the usual suspect — so on main lines we run a camera after cabling, at no drama and no hard sell, and simply show you what the pipe looks like inside.
What’s Included
- Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and floor drain unclogging
- Main sewer line stoppages cleared through the cleanout
- Professional cable machines with root-cutting heads — not a store-bought snake
- Camera inspection after main-line clearings so you see the pipe condition
- Tub, shower, and lavatory hair clogs removed without damaging trim
- P-trap and trap-arm removal and cleaning where cabling cannot reach
- Honest advice on whether a recurring clog needs jetting or repair
How It Works
- Tell us what is backing upOne fixture means a branch-line clog; multiple fixtures or gurgling toilets point to the main. Knowing which sends the right machine to your door.
- Upfront flat priceYou approve a fixed price for the specific drain before any equipment comes off the truck — no hourly meter running while we work.
- Cable the line clearWe open the blockage with the right cutter head for the pipe size and material, then run water at full flow to confirm the line carries it away.
- Show you the causeOn main lines we camera the pipe and point out roots, bellies, or scale on screen, so any recommendation we make is one you can see for yourself.
What It Costs
Straightforward single-fixture clogs in the San Antonio area run $89–$250 in 2026, depending on the fixture and access. Main sewer line stoppages cleared through an accessible cleanout typically land between $250 and $500; add roof-vent access or pulling a toilet and the price steps up accordingly.
Recurring stoppages are a different conversation. If we cable the same line for you twice in a year, the problem is in the pipe — grease glaze, root intrusion, or a sag — and repeatedly renting our machine is the expensive way to cope. That is when hydro jetting or a repair quote saves you money, and the camera footage lets you decide with evidence instead of guesswork.
$89–$500 for most drain clearings · $89 single-drain special
What moves the price
- Which line is blocked — fixture branch vs. main sewer line
- Access point available: cleanout, roof vent, or pulled toilet
- Severity and material of the blockage (hair vs. grease vs. roots)
- Whether a camera inspection is included or added
📘 Related guide: Sewer line replacement cost guide
Drain Cleaning FAQs
Why do all my drains back up at the same time?
Simultaneous backups mean the blockage is in your main sewer line, downstream of every fixture — often announced by the lowest drain in the house, usually a tub or shower, filling with gray water. Stop running water and call us; using fixtures pushes more wastewater toward your floors.
Do liquid drain cleaners actually work?
They dissolve some hair and soap near the drain opening, but they do nothing against grease plugs or roots, and repeated use corrodes older metal traps. They also leave caustic liquid sitting in the line, which we then have to work around. Skip them for anything beyond a lightly slow sink.
What is the $89 drain special?
Mention this page and we will clear one accessible single-fixture drain — kitchen sink, lavatory, tub, or shower — for a flat $89. It covers cabling through existing access; main sewer lines and jobs requiring a pulled toilet are quoted separately, always before we start.
Why does my main line keep clogging every few months?
In older Universal City and Live Oak neighborhoods, the usual answer is tree roots entering a 1960s–80s clay or cast-iron lateral at the joints. Cabling cuts a hole through the root mass but leaves the root structure in the pipe wall, so it regrows. A camera inspection shows the entry points and whether jetting, a spot repair, or lining is the permanent fix.
Can you get to me today?
Almost always. Drain calls are the bulk of our schedule, and we hold room for same-day stoppages across the NE metro — from Selma and Garden Ridge down through Converse. Sewage actively backing up into the home is treated as an emergency and jumps the queue.
Need drain cleaning today?
Call now — talk to a dispatcher, not a phone tree.