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Drain Cleaning in Des Moines, IA

Kitchen, bathroom, floor, and main line drain cleaning across Des Moines. Cable machines, hydro jetting, and camera verification, available 24 hours a day.

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OVERVIEW

Drain Cleaning in Des Moines

A slow drain in a Des Moines house is rarely just a slow drain. The median home here was built around 1961, which means a large share of the city sits on cast iron stacks and clay laterals that have had six decades to scale up, sag, and let roots in. Clearing the blockage is the easy half. Finding out why it happened is what keeps you from calling again in three months.

Clog Busters works out of a shop on Vandalia Road on the east side, so Des Moines is our own back yard. We cable, jet, and camera drains for homeowners, landlords, and commercial kitchens across the city, and we tell you what the camera found instead of handing you a bill and leaving.

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 Des Moines Drain Needs More Than a Plunger

A blockage past the trap behaves differently than a blockage in it. These are the symptoms that mean the line, not the fixture.

Backups in More Than One Fixture

When the tub gurgles as the toilet flushes, the blockage sits past the individual trap and into the branch or main line. A plunger cannot reach that, and a store-bought chemical will not either.

Repeat Clogs in the Same Drain

A drain that clogs every few weeks has something structural behind it: a belly in the pipe, a root intrusion, or heavy scale narrowing the bore. A camera run answers it in one visit.

Sewer Odor Indoors

Smell usually means a dry trap, a failed wax ring, or a break in a vent or drain line. In older Des Moines homes, a cracked cast iron stack inside a wall is a common source.

Gurgling From Basement Floor Drains

Air pushing back through a floor drain points at a partial main line blockage. That is the stage to call, before it becomes a basement full of waste water.

Every Fixture Draining Slowly

One slow sink is local. The whole house draining slowly is a main line problem, and it does not resolve on its own.

A Clog That Returns Every Spring

Mature trees on older Des Moines streets send roots straight to the moisture at a clay joint. Seasonal timing is the tell.

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DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES

Drains We Clear Across Des Moines

Residential and commercial, from a single slow sink to a main line under the front yard.

  1. 01

    Kitchen Sink and Grease Lines

    Grease cools and coats. Kitchen branch lines in older Des Moines homes are often down to a fraction of their bore, which is a jetting job rather than a cabling job.

  2. 02

    Bathroom Sink, Tub, and Shower

    Hair and soap build a mat at the trap and the branch tee. We pull it out instead of pushing it downstream to become someone else clog.

  3. 03

    Toilet and Closet Lines

    Wipes, hygiene products, and toys are the usual finds. We clear the obstruction and check whether the closet flange and wax seal survived.

  4. 04

    Basement Floor Drains

    Floor drains are the first place a main line backup shows itself. Clearing one without checking the main only moves the problem.

  5. 05

    Main Sewer Lateral

    The line from the house to the city main belongs to the property owner in Des Moines. We cable or jet it, then camera it afterward.

  6. 06

    Commercial Kitchen Lines

    Restaurants and cafeterias run a different grease load on a different schedule. We work after close and jet on a maintenance interval.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Des Moines Calls Clog Busters

  • Based on Vandalia Road Our shop is in Des Moines, not a suburb. Trucks roll from the east side, which is why response times inside the city are short.
  • Drains Are the Whole Job We are a drain and sewer company first. This is not a sideline bolted onto furnace work.
  • A Camera on Every Main Line Clearing a line without looking at it is guesswork. Camera verification is standard here, not an upsell.
  • Licensed Iowa Plumbers Licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and working to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code the state has adopted.
  • Open 24 Hours Backups do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Every day of the year, holidays included.
  • Up-Front Pricing You hear the number before the machine comes off the truck, and it does not move once work starts.
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How We Clean a Drain in Des Moines

Clear the line, find the cause, and show you the evidence.

  1. Locate the Problem

    We identify which fixtures are affected and where the line runs, then choose the access point that reaches the blockage without cutting anything open.

  2. Clear the Line

    Cable machines handle soft blockages and roots. Heavy grease, scale, and sludge get hydro jetting instead, because a cable only bores a hole through those.

  3. Camera the Pipe

    Once flow is restored we run a camera through the line so you can see the actual condition of the pipe rather than take our word that it is clear.

  4. Explain What We Found

    You get the footage and a plain answer: the line is fine, the line needs a spot repair, or the line is failing and here is the realistic timeline.

  5. Test and Clean Up

    We run water at volume to confirm the line carries a full load, then clean the work area before we leave.

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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!”

Nick DeRocher

FAQ

Drain Cleaning FAQs for Des Moines

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

It depends on the access point and the method. A branch line reached through an existing cleanout is straightforward. A main line that needs jetting and a camera run costs more. We quote the job before starting so you approve a number rather than watch a meter.

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