4.7from 108 Google reviews Kitchen drain cleaning in Houston

The kitchen sink drains slow because of what went down it.

Grease, coffee grounds, rice and dish soap build a lining inside the kitchen line until water barely moves. Royal Flush Affordable Plumbing clears the whole run, from the trap to where it joins the main, and tells you why it clogged so it does not come back next month.

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Get the kitchen draining again

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Signs you need this

Six signs the kitchen line needs more than a plunger.

Any one of these usually means buildup along the pipe wall, not a single blockage you can poke through.

Water pools, then drains slowly

Standing water that takes a minute to clear is the classic grease lining. The opening is shrinking from the inside.

The sink backs up when the dishwasher runs

The dishwasher pushes water into the same branch line. If the line is narrowed, it has nowhere to go but back up the sink.

Gurgling after the water goes down

Air pulling back through the trap means the line is partly blocked and venting poorly.

A smell that cleaning the sink does not fix

Rotting food and grease in the line give off a sour smell that comes up the drain, especially in the morning.

Both basins drain slowly

A double sink shares one branch line. If both sides are slow, the clog is past the traps, in the wall or under the slab.

Chemical cleaners worked for a week

Liquid cleaners burn a hole through the grease and the hole closes again. They also eat older pipe.

Royal Flush Affordable Plumbing drain machine set up at the cleanout of a Houston home — **$50**off drain cleaning

What we actually do

We clear the line, not just the trap.

A kitchen clog is rarely in the trap you can see under the sink. It is in the branch line behind the wall, where grease cools and hardens as the pipe runs horizontally toward the main. We open the cleanout or pull the trap and run a cable with the right head for the pipe, then run water hard to confirm the full run is flowing.

If the line is grease-lined from end to end, cabling only punches a hole through it. We will say so, and quote hydro jetting, which scours the pipe wall back to bare metal or plastic.

Cable sized to the pipeA 1.5 to 2 inch kitchen line needs a smaller machine than a main. We bring both.
Camera check when it keeps returningIf this is the third clog this year, we look inside before clearing it again.
Tested under loadWe fill both basins and let them go at once. If it keeps up, the job is done.

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How we fix it

A kitchen drain call, start to finish.

Most kitchen lines are cleared in a single visit. Here is what happens.

Water coming up right now?

Stop running the dishwasher and the disposal. Both push water into the same line. Call and we will dispatch a truck.

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1
Right away
You describe the symptom

Slow, gurgling or backing up, and whether the dishwasher or disposal makes it worse. That tells us which machine to bring.
2
On arrival
We find the access point

Cleanout outside, the trap under the sink, or the stub in the wall. We protect the cabinet and floor before anything opens.
3
Before any work
You get the price

The full cost for clearing the line, upfront. If we think the line needs jetting instead, you hear that before we start.
4
Same visit
Cleared, flushed, tested

The line is cabled, flushed with hot water, and both basins are drained together to prove the fix.

What affects the price

What moves the price on a kitchen drain.

You approve the number before a tool comes out. These are the things that change it.

Where the access is

An outside cleanout is the fastest route. Pulling a trap, or opening a wall stub, takes longer.

How far the clog is

A blockage near the trap clears quickly. A grease lining that runs to the main is a longer cable run or a jetting job.

Cable or jetter

Cabling clears a blockage. Jetting cleans the whole pipe wall and costs more, but lasts far longer on a greasy kitchen line.

Whether we look inside

A camera inspection is an option on repeat clogs. It can show a bellied or broken section that no cleaning will fix.

The coupon

$50 off any drain or sewer cleaning. Mention it when you book and show it at the time of service.

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Kitchen Drain Cleaning FAQs

Kitchen drain questions we hear every week.

Still not sure? Call and describe the problem. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a 20-minute fix or a job worth quoting.

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01Can I use a chemical drain cleaner on a kitchen sink?

We would rather you did not. They burn a narrow hole through the grease, so the sink works for a few days, and they damage older galvanized and cast iron pipe. If you have already poured one in, tell the plumber before they open the trap.

02Why does my kitchen sink back up when the dishwasher runs?

The dishwasher drains into the same branch line as the sink. When that line is narrowed by grease, the dishwasher pump pushes water faster than the line can take it, and the overflow comes up the sink. Clearing the branch line fixes both.

03Does the garbage disposal cause kitchen clogs?

It can. Disposals grind food fine enough to pass the trap, but fats and starches still coat the line further down. Running cold water for a while after each use helps. If the disposal itself is jammed or leaking, see our garbage disposal repair page.

04How long does kitchen drain cleaning take?

Most kitchen lines are cleared in one visit. A line that needs hydro jetting takes longer, and we will tell you that before we start.

05Is there a coupon for drain cleaning?

Yes. $50 off any drain or sewer cleaning service. Mention it when you book and show it at the time of service. We also accept any valid coupon from another Houston plumber.

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Bathroom Drain CleaningSink, shower and tub drains cleared, not just poked. Main Line Drain CleaningEvery drain backing up at once means the main line. Hydro JettingHigh-pressure water scours the whole pipe wall. Clogged Drain RepairWhen the clog comes back, the pipe is the problem.

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Larry Duong Google review · 2 months ago

Thank you for a fantastic and quick service! Manny is a life saver. Our water main line burst was fixed quickly and without any hassle!
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Larry Duong2 months ago

Thank you for a fantastic and quick service! Manny is a life saver. Our water main line burst was fixed quickly and without any hassle!

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LeeAnn Ewah8 months ago

Manny is excellent. He’s been our plumber of choice for my business for 5 years. Always fair. Always punctual. Very honest. Highly recommended!

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Alyssa Navarre1 year ago

Very professional, completed the job true to time and price expectations. Would definitely hire again in the future!

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A slow kitchen sink only gets slower. Call now.

One number, answered by a plumber, 24 hours a day Sunday to Friday. Or leave your details and we will call you back with a price range.

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The kitchen sink drains slow because of what went down it.

Get the kitchen draining again

Six signs the kitchen line needs more than a plunger.

Water pools, then drains slowly

The sink backs up when the dishwasher runs

Gurgling after the water goes down

A smell that cleaning the sink does not fix

Both basins drain slowly

Chemical cleaners worked for a week

We clear the line, not just the trap.

A kitchen drain call, start to finish.

You describe the symptom

We find the access point

You get the price

Cleared, flushed, tested

What moves the price on a kitchen drain.

Where the access is

How far the clog is

Cable or jetter

Whether we look inside

The coupon

Kitchen drain questions we hear every week.

Also in drain cleaning.

What Houston says after the job is done.

A slow kitchen sink only gets slower. Call now.

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