AL Rooter Plumbing provides expert drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and hydro jetting throughout Houston, TX and the surrounding areas, using safe, eco-friendly methods and the latest diagnostic technology.

Drain Stoppages We Clear:

A stoppage can show up almost anywhere in your home's plumbing, and each location calls for a slightly different approach:

Main Sewer Line Stoppages — the most serious type, affecting your entire home's drainage

Kitchen Sink Stoppages — often caused by grease and food buildup

Bathroom Sink Stoppages — typically hair, soap scum, and toothpaste residue

Bathtub Drain Stoppages — hair and soap buildup are the usual culprits

Shower Drain Stoppages — similar causes to bathtub drains, cleared with the same tools

Toilet Stoppages — from foreign objects to excess toilet paper

Floor Drain Stoppages — common in garages, basements, and utility areas

Commercial Drain Stoppages — higher volume systems that need commercial-grade equipment to clear properly

Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting:

Drain Snaking — auger snakes remove clogs and blockages directly from your pipes

Hydro Jetting — high pressure water, up to 4,000 PSI, blasts away stubborn buildup, grease, and tree root intrusion without chemicals

Sewer Camera Inspection — specialized cameras locate the exact source of a clog or line problem before we recommend a fix

Grease Trap Cleaning — for commercial kitchens and restaurants, removing built-up grease before it causes a bigger problem

Hydro jetting in particular is worth understanding on its own: it's one of the most effective drain cleaning methods available, useful both for clearing an active clog and as preventative maintenance to keep buildup from forming in the first place, and because it skips harsh chemicals, it's a safer option for both your pipes and the environment.

Drain Line & Sewer Line Repair

Drain Line Repair — fixing damaged or leaking sections of drain line

Drain Line Replacement — replacing drain line that's too damaged or outdated to repair

Drain Leak Repair — addressing leaks anywhere along your home's drain system

Under-Slab Drain Repair — repairing drain lines that run beneath your home's foundation, using specialized access methods to avoid unnecessary demolition

Under-Slab Drain Replacement — full replacement of under-slab lines, typically via trenchless methods where possible

Sewer Line Repair — addressing leaks, cracks, or blockages in your main sewer line, often using trenchless technology to minimize disruption

Sewer Line Replacement — replacing a sewer line that's beyond repair

Main Sewer Line Replacement — full replacement of the primary line connecting your home to the municipal sewer system

Sewer Excavation — traditional dig-and-replace method, used when trenchless repair isn't a good fit for the situation

Root Removal — mechanically cutting or hydro jetting away tree roots that have infiltrated a line, often paired with a follow-up treatment to slow regrowth

Sewer Odor Diagnosis & Cleanout Installation

Sewer Odor Diagnosis — a sewer smell inside your home usually points to a dry P-trap, a vent stack problem, or a cracked line somewhere in the system, we track down the actual source rather than guessing

Cleanout Installation — a cleanout is an accessible fitting installed along your sewer line that lets a plumber clear clogs or run a camera inspection without digging up your yard; older homes without one benefit significantly from having one added

Trenchless Sewer Repair

Trenchless sewer repair fixes or replaces a damaged line without digging up your entire yard. The process starts with a camera inspection to locate and assess the damage, followed by cleaning the line, creating small access points, and repairing the pipe using methods like pipe lining or pipe bursting, then re-inspecting to confirm the repair holds. It's typically faster, less disruptive, and more cost effective than full excavation.

Common Causes of Clogs and Stoppages

Flushing inappropriate items, like feminine hygiene products, thick toilet paper, or baby wipes

Grease and food scraps poured down the sink

Hair and soap scum blocking shower or sink drains

Tree roots infiltrating sewer lines

Corrosion and mineral buildup from hard water

Sagging or "bellied" sections of pipe that trap waste and debris over time

French Drain Installation & Repair

If water is pooling in your yard or threatening your home's foundation, a French drain may be the fix. We install, repair, and maintain French drainage systems using quality materials, including perforated pipe, catch basins, and gutters.

Surface French Drain — redirects surface water away from patios, driveways, or specific problem areas

Subsurface French Drain — buried underground to remove excess water from saturated or poorly draining soil

Curtain French Drain — intercepts water before it reaches your home's foundation

Contact AL Rooter Plumbing today at (832) 434-5936 for drain cleaning, sewer line service, or French drain installation and repair.