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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.
Check exposed pipe near the water heater or under sinks: polybutylene is usually gray (sometimes blue or black), flexible plastic, often stamped 'PB2110.' Homes built 1978–1995 in Fairfax and Arlington counties are prime candidates. If you find it, don't panic — but do get a repipe assessment, because PB fails without warning and many insurers surcharge or decline it.
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.
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