Stubborn Clog
Stubborn Clog | Drain Opening | Plumbing | Tullahoma
When a kitchen sink gurgles in the middle of supper prep or a shower starts pooling at your feet, you don’t need guesswork—you need fast, reliable relief. HEP’s licensed plumbers arrive at your Tullahoma door with cutting-edge augers, hydro-jetters, and years of hard-won experience, turning the toughest backups into smooth-flowing pipes. Our proven drain opening service targets grease, hair, roots, and mystery gunk alike, restoring full flow without harsh chemicals or messy demolition.
From 24/7 emergency dispatch to transparent, upfront pricing, everything we do centers on your convenience and peace of mind. We protect your home with shoe covers, clean up after ourselves like guests, and back every repair with a satisfaction guarantee. One call, and HEP’s local pros handle the clog while you get back to cooking, showering, and living—water running exactly where it should.
FAQs
What types of stubborn drain clogs do you handle in Tullahoma homes?
Our team clears all common and hard-to-reach blockages, including hair and soap buildup in bathroom drains, grease and food waste in kitchen sinks, foreign objects in toilets, tree-root intrusions in main sewer lines, and mineral deposits in older galvanized pipes. We also service floor drains, laundry drains, and outdoor downspout lines.
How do you determine the best method for opening a clogged drain?
We start with a visual assessment and a series of diagnostic questions about the clog’s history. If needed, we perform a video camera inspection to see the blockage’s exact location, size, and composition. Based on our findings, we choose the safest and most effective solution—ranging from hand augers and professional-grade drain snakes to hydro-jetting and enzymatic treatments.
Is chemical drain cleaner safe for my pipes?
Store-bought chemical cleaners can temporarily open clogs, but they generate heat that can warp PVC or corrode metal pipes, and they often fail to remove the entire blockage. Repeated use may cause pipe damage and environmental harm. We recommend professional mechanical or hydro-jet cleaning, which clears the clog without compromising the integrity of your plumbing.
What is hydro-jetting, and when is it recommended?
Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water (2,000–4,000 PSI) to scour pipe walls and flush out grease, sludge, roots, and scale. It’s ideal for severe or recurring clogs, commercial lines, or homes with long runs of pipe where snaking alone can’t fully clear buildup. Our technicians inspect your pipes first to ensure they can withstand the pressure.
How quickly can you respond to an emergency clog in Tullahoma?
We provide same-day service for emergencies and strive for a 60- to 90-minute arrival window within Tullahoma city limits. Our trucks are stocked with a full range of drain-opening tools, so most clogs are cleared during a single visit.
What steps can I take to prevent future drain clogs?
• Use drain strainers to catch hair and debris. • Avoid pouring grease or coffee grounds down the kitchen sink; collect grease in a sealed container for disposal. • Run hot water after each use to help move soap and residue. • Flush only toilet paper—no wipes, cotton swabs, or hygiene products. • Schedule annual professional drain cleaning to keep lines clear and detect small issues before they escalate.