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Chattanooga, TN is probably best known for the 1941 song ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ by Glenn Miller and his orchestra. Its nickname is the ‘Scenic City‘ because it is surrounded by many beautiful mountains and ridges and it lies next to the Tennessee River.

This busy TN city needs the best services to keep functioning and none is more important than a good drain cleaning service. Who wants to deal with a clogged drain or a backed-up sewer line? The short answer is nobody, it is a dirty business. Cleaning drains without proper training and gear can be dangerous for your health.

Many try to sort the problem out themselves but can often make it worse. That is why you need a professional drain cleaning service offered by Metro Plumbing. We will use the most sophisticated tools and techniques to clean your drains thoroughly.

We have many satisfied customers who give us top marks for our work. If you need a quality drain cleaning, then call Metro Plumbing today!

When to Have a Professional Drain Cleaning Service

Most people will pour some chemicals down a drain if it starts to clog. This often works but if you need to keep repeating this process then you could be damaging your pipework. Harsh chemicals can corrode older pipes and will have an environmental impact as they will eventually flush into the sewer network.

It may be best to call Metro Plumbing Heating and Air, we can send one of our highly trained plumbers around to check your pipework and to suggest the best course of action to have an immediate drain cleaning service.

Not doing anything about a clogged drain or toilet is a bad idea, waiting is only going to make the problem worse. A clogged toilet could easily overflow and leave a real mess to clean up and leave a dangerous health risk for you to deal with. So, what signs should you be on the lookout for?

Is Your Sink Starting to Drain Slowly?

This is a clear sign that you have a clog problem. Clogs are caused by a build-up of materials such as grease, soap, hair, and food sticking to the inside of the pipework. If not dealt with the flow of water through the pipes will be restricted and will eventually be completely blocked.

If you live in a hard water area this can add to your clogging problems as the minerals in the water can form into insoluble scales. If your sink is starting to drain more and more slowly, do not wait as the problem will only get worse.

Standing Water in Several Sinks

It is bad enough having one sink blocked, but what is happening if you have multiple sinks blocked at the same and with standing water? The standing water is a sign of a blocked sewer pipe. Another sign is if you hear gurgling noises and smell sewage.

Seeing discolored water backing up into the standing water pretty much confirms this. You have a serious health issue on your hands, send for Metro Plumbing straight away. This is a job for one of our technicians, who have protective clothing to shield themselves against any germs or bacteria.

What Can Cause a Blocked Sewer Pipe?

A sewer pipe can clog up for the same reasons as any drainpipe, warm grease poured down the sink will stick to the inside of a sewer pipe just as easy as to any drainpipe. Whatever we flush down a toilet will also end up in the sewer pipe. Items like wet wipes, which are hard to dissolve in water, can add to any clogging which could result in a necessary drain cleaning service.

The sewer pipe may have suffered damage over the years. This damage can be due to normal wear and tear, tree roots penetrating the pipes, the ground settling over time, and even rats! Rats live in the sewer network and can burrow through small cracks in sewer lines. If the sewer pipe is blocked, you have a serious problem to deal with.

Call Metro Plumbing immediately and we send one of our highly trained technicians around to inspect your pipework. They will use the very latest techniques and technology to locate the source of the problem.

The scope of any work needed will depend on the exact location of the blockage and any surrounding damage. Whatever the problem you can rest assured that Metro Plumbing will provide the most appropriate drain cleaning service for you.

Your Toilet Keeps Clogging

People flush almost anything down a toilet. We are guilty of flushing Kleenex tissue paper and Sanitary products down a toilet. Like wet wipes, these items are difficult to dissolve in water and are the cause of many blockages.

Only human waste, toilet paper, and some gentle chemicals should be flushed down a toilet. Toilet paper has been developed to quickly dissolve in water and is not a problem. Another no-no is to keep re-flushing a blocked toilet. You might find other drains slowing down and you will need a drain cleaning service to keep the home or office sanitary.

This will eventually cause the toilet to overflow spilling dangerous bacteria and viruses all over your bathroom. Do not wait until the toilet overflows call Metro Plumbing for a professional drain cleaning service.

Serving Chattanooga Since 1989

We have been helping the citizens of Chattanooga, TN to resolve their plumbing problems since 1989. We at Metro Plumbing value our hard-earned reputation as the most trustworthy plumbers in this area.

Metro strongly suggests that you have your plumbing system regularly maintained. We can often identify problems early so there is no need for costly and messy repair work.

We also believe in honest and fair pricing and never sell you work that you do not need. We will give you honest and straightforward answers to all your questions. We put you, the customer and your safety first. We will not leave your home until you are satisfied and safe. Call Metro Plumbing, Heating & Air for a professional drain cleaning service today and we will fix the issue fast!