Plumbing Service

Professional Drain Cleaning & Rooter Services

Clear clogged drains the right way — no damage, no guesswork.

A slow drain is annoying. A fully clogged drain is a real problem — and a sewer line backup is an emergency. McDade Plumbing offers professional drain cleaning across North Texas: kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs, showers, toilets, laundry drains, floor drains, and the main sewer line itself.

Drugstore drain chemicals are bad for your plumbing and rarely solve the real problem. They eat at older pipes, push the clog farther down the line, and create a hazardous job for the next plumber who has to open the trap. We use professional cabling equipment, hydro-jetting where it makes sense, and camera inspections when we need to see what's actually going on inside the line.

Most of our drain calls are recurring clogs — the kitchen line that backs up every six months, the upstairs tub that drains slow no matter what — and there's almost always a real reason. We find it, fix it, and explain what's happening so you can stop calling someone out for the same problem.

Common Causes

Grease and food in kitchen lines

Cooking grease cools and solidifies inside the drain line, catching food particles and slowly choking the pipe down to a trickle.

Hair and soap scum in bath drains

Tubs and showers collect hair, which binds with soap residue into a stubborn plug at the trap and the first elbow.

Tree roots in sewer mains

Roots grow toward moisture and exploit any small crack or joint in an aging sewer line, eventually filling the pipe.

'Flushable' wipes and feminine products

Despite the label, these items don't break down like toilet paper. They snag inside the line and catch everything that comes behind them.

Mineral scale buildup

Hard water leaves mineral deposits that gradually narrow the inside diameter of pipes, especially in older galvanized lines.

Bellied or improperly sloped lines

Sections of pipe that have sagged over time collect waste and clog repeatedly until the line is corrected or relined.

Foreign objects

Toys, jewelry, dental tools, and toothbrushes find their way into drains more often than you'd think. We retrieve them without damaging the line.

Warning Signs to Watch For

  • Multiple slow drains

    When several fixtures slow at the same time, the main line — not the individual traps — is usually where the problem lives.

  • Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets

    Gurgling means air is being pulled through standing water, which points to a partial blockage or a venting issue.

  • Bad odors near drains

    Persistent sewer smells usually mean buildup inside the line, a dry trap, or a damaged vent.

  • Water backing up in a tub or shower when you flush

    This is a classic main-line backup symptom and a sign to call before you have a full overflow.

  • Recurring clogs in the same fixture

    If the same sink clogs every few months, you have an underlying issue — buildup, slope, or pipe damage — not just normal use.

  • Wet spots in the yard near the sewer line

    A soggy or unusually green strip of grass over the sewer line often means the line is cracked and leaking sewage into the soil.

  • Standing water around floor drains

    Water backing up at the lowest drain in the house is a clear warning that the main line is at or near full.

Our Repair Process

  1. 01

    Diagnosis and access

    We confirm where the clog is — single fixture, branch, or main — and choose the right access point: cleanout, trap, or roof vent.

  2. 02

    Mechanical cabling

    Professional drum and sectional machines clear most clogs cleanly without damaging the pipe walls.

  3. 03

    Hydro-jetting when warranted

    For grease, scale, and root intrusion, high-pressure water jetting scours the line back to its full diameter.

  4. 04

    Camera inspection

    When the line keeps clogging, we run a camera to see exactly what's happening inside — roots, bellies, breaks, or buildup.

  5. 05

    Clear written findings

    You see the video, you get an honest explanation, and you get a flat-rate quote for any deeper repair work.

  6. 06

    Cleanup and final test

    We flush the system, verify proper flow, and clean the work area before we leave.

Benefits of Professional Drain Cleaning

Fewer recurring clogs

Properly cleared lines stay clear longer than chemical or DIY fixes.

No pipe damage

Professional equipment removes the clog without eating the pipe like harsh chemicals do.

Early problem detection

Camera inspections catch small issues — root intrusion, cracks, bellies — before they become full backups.

Healthier home environment

Slow drains breed bacteria and odor. Restoring full flow makes kitchens and bathrooms noticeably cleaner.

Saves money over time

Stopping a small drain problem now is far cheaper than replacing flooring, drywall, and contents after a backup.

Why Choose McDade Plumbing

  • Professional cabling, jetting, and camera equipment on every truck.
  • Honest diagnosis — we don't sell jetting or replacement that isn't needed.
  • Up-front, flat-rate pricing on every drain job.
  • Family-owned, North Texas crew that respects your home.
  • Backed by workmanship warranties on every repair.

Slow or clogged drains rarely fix themselves. The longer they're ignored, the more likely a small problem becomes a sewer backup. McDade Plumbing clears, inspects, and repairs drains across North Texas so your home runs the way it should.

Call 817-774-0748 to schedule professional drain cleaning today.

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Drain Cleaning FAQ

Answers to the most common questions we hear about drain cleaning.

No, and especially not on older or recurring clogs. They damage pipes, harm the next person who opens the line, and rarely fix the underlying problem. Mechanical cleaning is safer and more effective.

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