Slow drains and blockageged pipes cleared fast — professional drain service throughout Portland metro.
If you recognize any of these, call PNW Plumbing at 503-957-8703.
Water pooling in your sink, shower, or tub is the first sign of a developing blockage.
Gurgling from drains or toilets indicates a partial blockage and air trapped in the line.
Persistent sewer-like smell from drains often means buildup or a partial blockage holding organic waste.
When several drains slow at once, it usually points to a main sewer line blockage — not individual blockages.
Water from one fixture affecting another = a main line blockage requiring immediate attention.
Blockages provide an organic food source. Persistent fruit flies around drains often signal buildup.
Every job follows the same straightforward process — no surprises.
We identify the type and location of the blockage before choosing the right tool — camera inspections available for stubborn or recurring blockages.
For most blockages, a professional drain snake breaks up and pulls out the blockage quickly.
For tougher buildup — grease, scale, or tree roots — high-pressure water jetting scours the pipe clean from the inside.
We run water through the drain and verify full, fast flow before leaving.
Chemical drain cleaners can clear simple blockages, but they're corrosive to pipes, toxic, and often just push the blockage further down. For anything beyond a basic sink blockage, professional cleaning is safer and more effective.
Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of pipes, removing years of grease and scale buildup. It's recommended for main sewer lines, kitchen drains with heavy grease buildup, and recurring blockages.
Use drain strainers in sinks and tubs, avoid pouring grease down kitchen drains, and run hot water after each use. Annual drain maintenance keeps lines clear.
Yes. For main line issues, recurring blockages, or older homes, a camera inspection lets us see exactly what's happening inside the pipe before recommending a solution.