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Mature willow oaks and silver maples over 1950s–70s neighborhoods send roots into aging laterals, and decades of kitchen grease do the rest. Repeat clogs in an older Arlington or Annandale home usually mean the line needs a camera, not a third augering.
Slow tubs, gurgling sinks, repeat kitchen clogs — from augering a single fixture to hydro jetting a greasy main, we clear it and tell you why it clogged.
Because the storms that flood NoVA basements are the same storms that knock out power. Clay soil sends stormwater straight to your foundation drain, and a finished basement turns a failed pump into a five-figure claim. Battery backup keeps the pit dry through the outage.
A recurring clog is a symptom, not the problem — usually roots in the line, a bellied section holding water, grease buildup narrowing the pipe, or scale in old cast iron. A camera inspection after clearing shows exactly why it keeps happening.
For your pipes, yes — repeated use damages older metal drains and softens PVC joints, and it turns the line into a hazard for whoever works on it next. Mechanical clearing fixes the blockage without eating the pipe.
Tell us what's going on and get a free, no-pressure quote from a plumber who works Fairfax every week.