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Drain Cleaning in Ankeny, IA

Drain cleaning for Ankeny homes and businesses, from a single slow fixture to a blocked main line. Cabling, hydro jetting, and camera verification on every main.

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OVERVIEW

Drain Cleaning in Ankeny

Ankeny is the newest housing stock we work in, with a median build year around 2006. That changes what we find. Instead of scaled cast iron, Ankeny drains are usually PVC, and the blockages are almost always things that went down them: grease, wipes, hair, and construction debris left behind in newer builds. The pipe is rarely the villain here, which is good news for the repair bill.

What Ankeny does have is volume. The city has grown faster than any community we serve, and a lot of that growth is homes on their first or second owner where nobody has ever run a camera down the lateral. We clear the line, then show you what the pipe actually looks like.

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

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WARNING SIGNS

When an Ankeny Drain Needs a Professional

Newer pipe fails differently than old pipe. These are the symptoms worth a call rather than another bottle of drain cleaner.

Two Fixtures Acting Up Together

A sink and a tub misbehaving on the same side of the house means the shared branch line is restricted, not the individual traps.

Grease Clogs That Keep Returning

PVC is smooth, but grease still cools and clings at every fitting. A kitchen line that slows every few months needs jetting, not another cabling.

Wipes in the Main Line

Flushable wipes do not break down. In newer Ankeny homes they are the single most common main line blockage we pull out.

Debris From New Construction

Drywall mud, grout, and mortar poured down a drain during a build or remodel harden inside the pipe. That is a jetting job.

A Floor Drain That Gurgles

Air venting back through a basement floor drain means the main is partly blocked, even if every fixture upstairs still drains.

Sewer Smell With No Visible Cause

Often a dry trap in a seldom-used basement bathroom. Sometimes a vent problem. Either way it is worth finding rather than masking.

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DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES

Ankeny Drains We Clear

Every drain in the building, plus the lateral that carries it all out to the street.

  1. 01

    Kitchen and Disposal Lines

    Grease and food waste are the top two causes of a kitchen backup in Ankeny. We clear the line and check that the disposal is not the actual problem.

  2. 02

    Tub, Shower, and Lavatory

    Hair and soap scum knot up at the trap arm. Pulling the mat out beats pushing it into the branch line.

  3. 03

    Toilets and Closet Bends

    Wipes, dental floss, and toys. We clear the obstruction and confirm the flange and seal are still sound afterward.

  4. 04

    Laundry and Utility Drains

    Lint and detergent residue narrow a standpipe over time. It is an easy line to forget until it overflows.

  5. 05

    Main Sewer Lateral

    The private lateral from your home to the city sewer is yours to maintain. We cable or jet it, then camera the full run.

  6. 06

    Commercial and Multi-Unit

    Ankeny restaurants, clinics, and apartment buildings on a scheduled jetting interval so the line never gets to the backup stage.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Ankeny Homeowners Call Us

  • Ten Miles Down the Road Our shop sits on Vandalia Road in Des Moines, roughly ten miles south of Ankeny. Same-day service here is routine.
  • We Pull the Permit Ankeny requires state licensing before a contractor can pull a plumbing or sewer permit in the city. We are licensed and we file it.
  • Camera Verification Included You see the inside of your own pipe. On newer Ankeny lines that usually means good news, and we would rather show you than sell you.
  • Licensed Iowa Plumbers Licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board, working to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
  • Open 24 Hours A main line backup at 11 p.m. is still a main line backup. We answer.
  • Straight Pricing Approved before we start. No hourly clock, no discovery fees layered on at the end.
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Our Drain Cleaning Process in Ankeny

Same method every time, so the result does not depend on which truck shows up.

  1. Diagnose Before Cabling

    We map which fixtures are affected to place the blockage before we open anything, which usually saves a trip through the wrong cleanout.

  2. Clear the Blockage

    Cable for solids and roots, hydro jetting for grease, scale, and construction debris. The blockage decides the tool.

  3. Camera the Line

    Newer PVC in Ankeny is usually in good shape, and the camera is how we prove that instead of implying you need more work.

  4. Permits When Required

    Ankeny permits plumbing and building sewer work through Development Services, and the city requires a state licensed contractor to pull it. We handle that.

  5. Flow Test and Cleanup

    We push a full volume of water through the line, confirm it carries, and leave the space the way we found it.

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REVIEWS

Hear From Some Of Our Customers

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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.”

Doña Andrade

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

Elly Hawk

“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.”

Bruce Cordes

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

Amy Debassige

“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”

Michael Podzimek

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

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FAQ

Drain Cleaning FAQs for Ankeny

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

For work on the building sewer, yes. Ankeny lists building sewer and plumbing permits on its adopted fee schedule and requires the contractor to hold a State of Iowa license before the city will issue one. Routine drain cleaning does not need a permit.

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