Drain Cleaning & Clogged Drain Service in Pittsburgh, PA
Clogged sink, toilet, or main sewer line? Connect with a licensed local union plumbing contractor.
Common problems we solve
The plumber clears the line, tests it, and — when a clog keeps coming back — runs a camera to find out why.
- Clogged kitchen sinksGrease, food, and disposal clogs.
- Slow bathroom drainsSinks, tubs, and showers.
- Blocked toiletsWhen the plunger is not working.
- Sewer backupsMain line stoppages and water in the basement floor drain.
How our service works
- 1Call
A dispatcher answers 24/7.
- 2Explain the problem
Tell us what is happening and where you are.
- 3Get connected
We connect you with an available participating UA Local 27 contractor that serves your area.
- 4Get a quote
The plumber diagnoses the problem and gives you a price before work begins.
Clogged drain service for every part of the house
Kitchen sink clogs
Grease, food scraps, and disposal waste build up in the trap arm and line. Cleared with a cable — or jetted when grease coats the pipe further down.
Bathroom sinks, tubs & showers
Hair and soap scum are the usual cause. Cleared at the trap or drain line. Gurgling can point to a vent problem.
Clogged toilets
Cleared with a closet auger. If something is lodged, the toilet is pulled. If other drains back up when you flush, the problem is the main line.
Main sewer line
Water in the basement floor drain or several fixtures backing up at once. Cleared from the cleanout with a heavy-duty cable.
Recurring backups
A clog that keeps coming back usually means roots, a sag (belly), or broken pipe. A camera inspection shows which.
Snake, camera, or hydro jet — when each makes sense
Drain snake (cabling)
A rotating cable that breaks through the blockage. The right tool for most single clogs — hair, wipes, food, and paper.
Camera inspection
A camera run through the line to see what is inside. Recommended when clogs come back, several drains are slow, or before paying for any line repair.
Learn moreHydro jetting
High-pressure water that scours the pipe wall. Used for grease, scale, and soft roots that a cable punches through but leaves behind.
Learn moreWhat happens on a drain-cleaning call
A few questions on the phone
Which drains are slow, whether anything is backing up, and where your cleanout is if you know.
Diagnosis on arrival
The plumber checks which fixtures are affected to figure out whether it is a branch line or the main.
Quote before work
You get the price before the line is opened.
Clear and test
The line is cleared, then water is run to confirm it drains properly.
Recommendations if needed
If the plumber finds signs of roots or damage, you get options — including a camera inspection — not a hard sell.
Why choose a UA Local 27 contractor?
Real union hall, real apprentices, real Pittsburgh plumbers. The plumber dispatched on your drain cleaning call trained here — at the UA Local 27 headquarters and training center in Coraopolis. Five years, 10,000 hours, taught by veterans who've been on Pittsburgh jobs their whole careers.
Send a message and a licensed union plumber will call you back within the hour.