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Drain Auger Services in Urbandale, IA

Cable machine and auger service for Urbandale drains across Polk and Dallas counties. Correct machine for the line, with a camera pass on every main.

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OVERVIEW

Drain Auger Service in Urbandale

Urbandale sits at a median build year of about 1992, which puts most of the city on PVC that is now roughly thirty years old. That is old enough for mature landscaping to have found any joint that shifted, and young enough that the pipe itself is usually in good condition. Root cutting and obstruction removal are both regular cable work here.

One local detail worth knowing before you make a call: the sanitary sewer in Urbandale is run by the Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District and the Urbandale-Windsor Heights Sanitary Sewer District rather than by the city itself. Your private lateral out to that system is still yours, and it is the line we camera after every main line augering.

All work is performed in compliance with the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Iowa.

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WHEN A CABLE IS THE RIGHT TOOL

When Augering Is the Right Call in Urbandale

Thirty year old pipe with mature trees over it produces a predictable set of problems.

Roots at a Shifted Joint

Established Urbandale neighborhoods have the tree canopy to show for it. A cutting head shears roots back to the pipe wall.

A Solid Object in the Main

Toys, brushes, and hygiene products, all of which a cable retrieves or breaks where a jetter would push them further along.

A Toilet That Will Not Clear

A closet auger reaches through the trapway without marking the bowl, and it succeeds where plunging does not.

A Hair Mat in a Trap Arm

Tubs and showers build a mat that a drum machine pulls out intact instead of relocating it downstream.

One Slow Fixture Only

A branch line problem, cleared with a small machine without opening the main line at all.

A Line the Camera Says Not to Jet

If a section is cracked or offset, high pressure water is the wrong tool, and we choose a cable deliberately instead.

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AUGER AND CABLE SERVICES

Urbandale Lines We Auger

Fixture drains, branch lines, and the lateral out to the district main.

  1. 01

    Main Sewer Lateral Augering

    The private lateral from your building to the district system, which the property owner maintains.

  2. 02

    Root Cutting in Older Sections

    Thirty years of tree growth over a lateral produces exactly the intrusion a cutting head is built for.

  3. 03

    Toilet and Closet Augering

    Trapway cleared without scratching porcelain, then a check on the flange and wax seal.

  4. 04

    Kitchen Branch Lines

    A cable handles light grease. Where the pipe wall is glazed we recommend jetting rather than repeating this call.

  5. 05

    Tub, Shower, and Lavatory

    Drum machines remove the hair mat whole rather than pushing it into the branch line.

  6. 06

    Commercial and Multi-Unit

    Urbandale offices, clinics, and apartment buildings, with scheduled service where the usage justifies it.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Urbandale Property Owners Call Us

  • We Know Who Runs What Here Sewer in Urbandale is handled by two sanitary sewer districts rather than the city. Knowing that saves you a call to the wrong desk.
  • Every Size of Machine Hand augers through sectional machines. Matching cable to line is the difference between clearing a pipe and damaging one.
  • Camera on Every Main Thirty year old PVC usually cameras clean, and showing you that beats implying there is more work to sell.
  • Straight About the Right Tool If the line needs jetting or repair, you hear that once instead of booking the same cable job every spring.
  • Five Miles From Urbandale Our shop on Vandalia Road is a short run east, which keeps same-day service routine.
  • Open 24 Hours Every day of the year, holidays included, because a stopped main does not observe them.
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How We Auger a Drain in Urbandale

Correct machine, correct head, and a recorded camera pass afterward.

  1. Size the Line

    Fixture, branch, or main. Cable diameter follows line size, and an undersized cable in a main either misses the blockage or lodges.

  2. Pick the Head

    Retrieval heads for objects, cutting heads for roots, grease heads where a cable is the only access available.

  3. Cable Through and Back

    We pass the blockage several times rather than opening one channel and declaring the line clear.

  4. Camera the Run

    A recorded pass shows the actual state of the pipe, including whether roots are going to return next season.

  5. Permit and Cleanup

    Urbandale permits plumbing work through Building Services at 3600 86th Street, with sewer service line permits on the city fee schedule.

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“Max did a great job with our plumbing issue. He came same day and was very helpful an communicated every step of the way. Cleaned everything up when he was done. Will definitely call them for future issues.”

Lisa Morales

“I had my furnace inspected for fall maintenance today, and the tech mentioned my drain was backing up - not exactly the news I wanted to hear! I called Clog Busters and they had someone out within the hour, which already impressed me. Max was the technician, and he was absolutely splendid. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly without being condescending about it, which I really appreciated. He was clean and respectful of my home and belongings the entire time he was here.”

Sheree Clark

“Jordan Rambo was amazing he spent the extra time cleaning up area and taught me what I should and shouldn’t do for drains he was professional, extremely knowledgeable and polite. I would recommend him any time !”

Thomas Downin

“I live in an area with a lot of tree roots and need to get my sewer drain augered regularly. when jordan came to issue me a quote he also gave me so much information other businesses hadn’t. after he was finished completing the service he cleaned up after himself and gave me a thorough synopsis.”

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“Rambo, was outstanding! If I could give 10 stars I would! Did everything he could to help and explain everything where I could understand!”

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“Nick did an amazing job at our house today 8-29-2026. He was very informative, professional and answered all our questions. Couldn't ask for anything better.”

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“Rambo did a great job. Took care of us and gave tips on how to unclog myself next time. Fast service.”

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“Caleb and Noah were a lifesaver. Needed the kitchen drain cleaned after guests ran potato peels down the disposal on Christmas Day. They take emergency calls and made sure I didn't have to wash Christmas dishes in the bathtub.”

Paul Vincent

“Max showed up and cleared a clog from our kitchen sink drain. He was professional, prompt and honest with pricing. He found a larger issue that he provided quotes for, and was able to complete that work the same day. Thank you Max”

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“Efficient, professional and knowledgeable service. Jordan and Evan did a fantastic job for us. Highly recommend!”

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FAQ

Drain Auger FAQs for Urbandale

Still stuck? Call the Des Moines shop at (515) 259-1991.

Not the city directly. The Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District and the Urbandale-Windsor Heights Sanitary Sewer District maintain the public laterals, trunk lines, and interceptors. Your private lateral from the building to that system is still your responsibility.

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