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Drain Cleaning in Clive, IA

Drain cleaning for Clive homes and businesses on both sides of the county line. Cabling, hydro jetting, and camera verification on every main line we clear.

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OVERVIEW

Drain Cleaning in Clive

Clive straddles two counties, with everything west of NW 142nd Street sitting in Dallas County and everything east of it in Polk. The housing follows that line in age as well. Median build year across the city is around 1995, so we work on a mix of mid-1990s PVC in the older neighborhoods and much newer pipe out west, and the blockages differ accordingly.

Clive Public Works maintains 102 miles of water main and about 82 miles of local sanitary sewer, with treatment handled through the regional wastewater authority. What none of that covers is the private lateral running from your house to the city main. That pipe is yours, and it is the one we camera after every main line cleaning.

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

Signs a Clive Drain Needs Attention

Catching a restricted line early is the difference between a service call and a finished basement claim.

Several Fixtures Slowing at Once

If a sink, a tub, and a toilet all slow down together, the restriction is in the shared branch or the main, not in any one trap.

Water Rising in a Floor Drain

A basement floor drain is the lowest opening in the system. Water appearing there is a main line problem announcing itself.

Kitchen Line Backing Up Repeatedly

Grease coats the pipe wall a little more with every wash cycle. Once a kitchen line clogs on a schedule, cabling alone stops being enough.

Gurgling After the Washer Drains

A washing machine dumps a large volume fast. If the line gurgles or backs up only during a drain cycle, it is already partly restricted.

Roots at an Older Joint

The east side of Clive has enough mature landscaping to matter. Roots find moisture at pipe joints and come back season after season.

Sewer Gas in the Lower Level

Usually a dried out trap in a basement bathroom or floor drain. Occasionally a vent or drain break, which is worth ruling out properly.

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DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES

Clive Drains We Clear

From a single slow fixture to the lateral under the driveway.

  1. 01

    Kitchen and Grease Lines

    The most common repeat clog in Clive homes. Jetting takes the pipe back toward full diameter instead of boring a channel through the grease.

  2. 02

    Tub, Shower, and Bathroom Sink

    Hair and soap bind into a mat at the trap arm. We remove it rather than push it into the branch line for later.

  3. 03

    Toilets and Closet Bends

    We clear the obstruction, then check the closet flange and wax seal, which frequently take damage during a backup.

  4. 04

    Laundry and Utility Drains

    Lint and detergent build a film in a standpipe. Easy to ignore right up until it overflows onto the floor.

  5. 05

    Main Sewer Lateral

    The private line from your home to the Clive sewer main is the property owner responsibility. Cable or jet, then camera the full run.

  6. 06

    Commercial and Retail Properties

    Clive offices, clinics, and restaurants on a scheduled jetting interval so the line never reaches the backup stage.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Clive Property Owners Call Us

  • Registered With the City Clive asks contractors to register locally in addition to holding a State of Iowa license. We are set up for both, so permits do not stall.
  • A Short Run From Des Moines Our shop on Vandalia Road is about nine and a half miles east of Clive. That keeps same-day service realistic here.
  • Camera on Every Main You see the pipe. On mid-1990s Clive lines that usually means good news, and we would rather show it than talk around it.
  • Licensed Iowa Plumbers Licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and working to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
  • Open 24 Hours Backups are not polite about timing. We answer the phone at any hour, every day of the year.
  • Pricing Agreed First The number is approved before work starts, and it does not change partway through the job.
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How We Clean Drains in Clive

Diagnose, clear, verify with a camera, and tell you what we saw.

  1. Find the Blockage

    We work out which fixtures are affected and where the line runs before opening any access point, which usually avoids a wasted entry.

  2. Clear It

    Cable machines for roots and solid obstructions, hydro jetting for grease and scale. The blockage decides the tool, not the schedule.

  3. Camera the Run

    We put a camera down the line and record what is there, from the fixture to the connection at the city main.

  4. Registered and Permitted

    Clive requires contractors to register with the city on top of the State of Iowa license, and permits run through Construction Services in Community Development.

  5. Verify and Clean Up

    A full volume flow test confirms the line carries, then we clean the work area before we pack up.

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REVIEWS

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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 Clive

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

Routine drain cleaning does not. Plumbing installation and repair does, and it runs through the Construction Services Division in Clive Community Development. Clive also requires contractors to register with the city on top of their State of Iowa license.

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