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Drain Cleaning in Urbandale, IA

Drain cleaning for Urbandale homes and businesses across Polk and Dallas counties. Cabling, hydro jetting, and a camera pass on every main line.

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OVERVIEW

Drain Cleaning in Urbandale

Urbandale sits on a median build year around 1992, which puts most of the city in an interesting middle ground: PVC drain lines that are now thirty years old, past the debris of new construction but not yet into the failure window of clay and cast iron. Most Urbandale blockages are grease, hair, and wipes, and most Urbandale laterals camera clean once they are cleared.

One local detail worth knowing: sanitary sewer here is not run by the City of Urbandale itself. It is handled by the Urbandale Sanitary Sewer District and the Urbandale-Windsor Heights Sanitary Sewer District, which are separate elected bodies maintaining the laterals, trunk lines, and interceptors. Drinking water comes through the Urbandale Water Utility, its own board with about 18,500 accounts on 225 miles of main.

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 Urbandale Drain Needs a Cable or a Jetter

Thirty year old PVC rarely fails on its own. What it does is collect whatever gets sent down it.

Multiple Fixtures Slowing Together

Shared symptoms mean a shared pipe. The restriction is in the branch line or the main, past anything a plunger reaches.

Water Surfacing at a Floor Drain

The lowest drain in the building is where a main line backup shows first. Call at that stage, not after.

A Kitchen Line That Clogs Predictably

Grease layers onto the pipe wall over years. By the time the clogs are on a schedule, the line needs scouring, not another cable pass.

Backups During Laundry Cycles

A washer discharges a lot of water quickly. A line that only fails then is already running near its remaining capacity.

Roots at an Older Joint

Established Urbandale neighborhoods have mature trees, and roots find moisture at any joint that has shifted.

Sewer Odor in a Lower Level

Most often a dried out trap. Sometimes a vent or drain break, which is worth ruling out rather than masking.

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DRAIN CLEANING SERVICES

Urbandale Drains We Clear

Residential and commercial, from a slow lavatory to a blocked lateral under the drive.

  1. 01

    Kitchen and Grease Lines

    The single most common repeat clog in Urbandale homes, and the one that responds to jetting rather than cabling.

  2. 02

    Tub, Shower, and Bathroom Sink

    Hair and soap bind at the trap arm and the branch tee. We extract it instead of relocating it downstream.

  3. 03

    Toilets and Closet Bends

    Obstruction removed, then a look at the flange and wax seal, which often take collateral damage in a backup.

  4. 04

    Laundry and Utility Drains

    Lint and detergent narrow a standpipe over the years until the machine overflows during a cycle.

  5. 05

    Main Sewer Lateral

    The private lateral from your building out to the district main is yours to maintain. We cable or jet it and camera the run.

  6. 06

    Commercial and Multi-Unit

    Urbandale offices, clinics, restaurants, and apartments on scheduled jetting instead of reactive emergency calls.

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WHY CLOG BUSTERS

Why Urbandale Property Owners Call Us

  • Five Miles From Urbandale Our shop on Vandalia Road is a short run east, which is why same-day service in Urbandale is routine rather than a promise we hedge.
  • We Know Who Owns What Here Sewer in Urbandale runs through two sanitary sewer districts rather than the city. Knowing that saves you a phone call to the wrong desk.
  • Camera on Every Main Thirty year old PVC usually cameras clean. We would rather show you that than imply you need work you do not.
  • Licensed Iowa Plumbers Licensed through the Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board and working to the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code.
  • Open 24 Hours Every day of the year. A main line backup on a Sunday night is still a main line backup.
  • Pricing Approved First You hear the number before the equipment comes off the truck, and it holds.
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Our Drain Cleaning Process in Urbandale

Clear the line, camera it, and hand you the evidence.

  1. Diagnose First

    Which fixtures are affected tells us where the blockage sits, so we open the right access point the first time.

  2. Clear the Line

    Cable for roots and solids, hydro jetting for grease and scale. Thirty year old PVC handles jetting well once we have confirmed it is sound.

  3. Camera the Pipe

    Every main line gets a recorded camera pass. You see slope, joints, and any intrusion for yourself.

  4. Permits Where Required

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

  5. Flow Test and Cleanup

    Full volume through the line to confirm it carries, then the work area gets cleaned 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!”

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FAQ

Drain Cleaning 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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