When your main line backs up, you need Sewer Line Cleaning Troy MI homeowners trust to get it right the first time. We clear tree roots, grease, and scale from residential and commercial lines across Oakland County using hydro jetting machines and sewer cameras. Same-day appointments, upfront pricing, and a crew that leaves your line flowing like new.
Sewer Line Cleaning Troy MI is a mechanical service that scours the inside of your main sewer line to remove the buildup that causes backups. We feed a drain snake or high-pressure hose through a cleanout access point, then run a rooter machine or hydro jetting machine to cut through tree roots, grease, and scale. A pipe inspection camera confirms the line is clear before we pack up. Most residential jobs take two to four hours from arrival to final flush test.
Troy's housing stock includes plenty of mid-century ranches and two-story colonials with original cast iron pipe. That material corrodes and snags debris, especially after decades of service. Add mature maple and oak trees whose roots seek moisture in the joints, and you get the slow drain or full sewer backup we see weekly. If you have been searching for sewer cleaning near me Troy MI, we handle everything from a single slow drain to a full main sewer line cleaning Troy job.
Every standard sewer line cleaning visit covers the essentials: camera inspection, mechanical clearing, hydro jetting when needed, and a final flow test. If we find a broken pipe or collapsed section, we tell you what a repair or liner would cost before doing anything beyond the cleaning.
We run a pipe inspection camera down the cleanout before touching the line. You see exactly what is causing the backup: roots, grease, scale, or a break. This step takes about 15 minutes and prevents us from guessing at the problem.
A drain snake or rooter machine cuts through roots and soft blockages. We use the right cable head for the pipe material, whether that is cast iron pipe or PVC pipe. Most standard clogs clear in 30 to 60 minutes.
When grease or scale buildup lines the pipe walls, we finish with a hydro jetting machine pushing water up to 4,000 PSI. This scours the pipe back to bare material instead of leaving a channel through the clog. Included when the camera shows buildup.
We run the camera again after cleaning and record the footage. You get an emailed report showing the clear line and noting any remaining pipe corrosion or root intrusion. This is your proof the job is done.
We test every fixture in the house, flush the line, and reseal the cleanout cap with pipe sealant. You get a walkthrough of what we found and a recommendation for your next service interval, usually 12 to 24 months.
You describe the symptoms: slow drains, gurgling toilets, sewage smell. We ask about the age of the home and whether you have a basement cleanout. That tells us whether to send a standard rooter machine or a hydro jetting rig. Takes five minutes, and you get a two-hour arrival window.
The technician walks the line, locates the cleanout, and pulls the cap. We run a pipe inspection camera first to see what we are dealing with: tree root intrusion, grease buildup, scale buildup, or a collapsed section of cast iron pipe. You watch the monitor with us.
We feed a drain snake or plumbing auger through the cleanout, then switch to a high-pressure hose or rooter machine depending on what the camera showed. Roots get cut, grease gets flushed, and scale gets scoured. This stage runs 45 to 90 minutes on a typical Troy residential line.
For lines with heavy grease or root regrowth, we finish with a hydro jetting machine pushing water at up to 4,000 PSI. That scours the pipe walls clean instead of just punching a hole through the clog. We flush and repeat until the camera shows bare pipe.
We run the sewer camera one last time, record the footage, and email you a summary with pipe condition notes. If we spot pipe corrosion or a cracked section, we tell you what a sewer line liner would cost. Then we button up the cleanout and test every fixture.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Cuts through roots and heavy blockages in main lines up to 8 inches. We run sectional cables with the right head for cast iron pipe or PVC pipe so we do not damage the pipe walls.
Pushes water at up to 4,000 PSI to scour grease, scale, and root cuttings off pipe walls. This is our finishing tool after mechanical clearing, and it is what leaves the line genuinely clean.
Lets us see inside the line before and after cleaning. We record footage, measure the depth of root intrusion, and identify pipe corrosion or cracks that a snake alone would miss.
Heavy-duty root cutting for long residential laterals and commercial lines. We pair it with a plumbing auger when the blockage is dense or the line has a history of root intrusion.
Compact camera for tight cleanouts and branch lines where a full-size sewer camera will not fit. Useful for confirming the source of a slow drain before we commit to a full main line cleaning.
Reliable cable machine for standard residential clogs and smaller-diameter lines. We keep one on every truck as a first-pass tool before stepping up to hydro jetting.
A homeowner in ZIP 48083 had recurring backups every few months. Two previous companies snaked the line and left. The camera showed a dense root ball at a joint 35 feet out, with roots regrowing within weeks of each cleaning.
We cut the roots with a rooter machine, hydro jetted the line at 3,500 PSI to flush the cuttings, and ran the camera again. The pipe was clean to the city connection. We set up a root killer schedule and the line has stayed clear for 14 months.
A Troy restaurant on Big Beaver had a prep sink backing up during dinner rush three nights a week. The grease line had never been professionally cleaned, and the camera showed a 70 percent blockage from hardened grease and food debris.
We jetted the line with a hydro jetting machine, flushed it with enzyme drain cleaner, and camera-verified full flow. The kitchen has not backed up since, and we now service the line quarterly. Dinner service runs without interruption.
A homeowner in ZIP 48098 had sewage backing into the basement every time it rained. The camera revealed a section of cast iron pipe that had corroded through and collapsed, with soil entering the line. Snaking would not fix it.
We cleaned what we could to restore partial flow, then walked the homeowner through sewer line liner options. The liner was installed, and the line now flows at full capacity. Total project time was two days from diagnosis to final camera check.
Most sewer calls come down to four culprits: roots, grease, scale, or a failing pipe. Here is what we see and how we fix it.
Ask a pro →We cut the roots with a rooter machine, flush the cuttings with hydro jetting, and run a camera to check for damage. If roots return every year, we set you up with a root killer schedule and monitor the line at each visit.
We clear grease with a drain snake, then hydro jet the line to strip the walls clean. A follow-up enzyme drain cleaner treatment keeps grease from reaccumulating. Commercial kitchens get a quarterly maintenance schedule.
Hydro jetting removes scale and restores flow. If the camera shows pipe corrosion severe enough to threaten a collapse, we walk you through sewer line liner options and spot repair costs before the pipe fails.
We clear storm drains with high-pressure hose equipment and camera the lateral to confirm flow. Regular fall and spring cleaning prevents the flooding that costs thousands in water damage.
Most residential sewer line cleaning jobs in Troy run $180 to $450, depending on access, line length, and how much root or grease buildup we find. Emergency calls after hours may add a dispatch fee. Commercial lines and heavy grease jobs are quoted individually. We give you the number before we start, and it does not change unless the camera reveals a broken pipe.
Sewer cleaning is the mechanical removal of roots, grease, and scale from your main line. You need it when drains slow across multiple fixtures, toilets gurgle, or you smell sewage in the basement. In Troy's older neighborhoods, cast iron pipe and mature trees make those symptoms common. If two or more drains are slow, call before it becomes a backup.
Most Troy homes do fine with cleaning every 18 to 24 months. If you have known tree root intrusion or a long run of cast iron pipe, every 12 months is safer. Restaurants and commercial kitchens should schedule quarterly service because grease buildup happens fast. We note your line's condition in our report so you know your interval.
Yes. We cut roots with a rooter machine or drain snake, then hydro jet the line to flush the cuttings out. For lines with repeat root intrusion, we recommend a root killer treatment between cleanings. If roots have cracked the pipe, a sewer line liner or spot repair may be the better long-term fix, and we will show you the camera footage.
Drain CleaningWhen one sink or tub drains slow but the rest of the house is fine, the clog is usually in a branch line, not the main. We clear kitchen, bath, and floor drains with the same care we bring to sewer work. Book both services in one visit and save a trip charge.Explore →Emergency Drain CleaningSewage backing into a basement at midnight cannot wait until morning. Our emergency crew rolls with rooter machines and cameras, isolates the problem, and clears the line so you can start cleanup. We serve Troy and surrounding Oakland County communities around the clock.Explore →
Sewer Camera InspectionA camera inspection is the only way to know what is actually inside your sewer line. We use it before and after every cleaning, and as a standalone service for real estate transactions or pre-renovation checks. You get recorded footage and a written condition report.Explore →
Hydro JettingHydro jetting uses water pressure up to 4,000 PSI to scour grease, scale, and roots off pipe walls. It is the best follow-up to mechanical clearing because it leaves the pipe genuinely clean, not just open. We recommend it for grease-heavy kitchen lines and recurring root problems.Explore →
Storm Drain CleaningTroy storm drains clog with leaves, grit, and winter debris, causing street flooding and basement seepage. We clear catch basins and storm laterals with the same jetting equipment we use on sanitary lines. Spring and fall are the busiest times for this service.Explore →If your drains are slow or you have sewage where it does not belong, call us now. We answer 24/7, quote a flat price, and bring the camera to prove the line is clear. Licensed, insured, and local to Oakland County.
Book Service Now (248) 691-5596 →Call us anytime at (248) 691-5596. We answer 24/7 for emergencies and schedule same-day appointments for routine drain cleaning. You can also email info@troydrainpros.com. We serve Troy, Michigan and the surrounding Oakland County area.