At a Glance
- Designation: Owner and Operator of Clog Busters Drain Cleaning and Repair
- Experience: 26 years in the plumbing and drain cleaning trade
- Roots: Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa
- Training: Formal schooling and extensive field training
- License: Master Journeyman License
- Specialization: Plumbing and drain cleaning
- Service Areas: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Lake of the Ozarks, and Grand Rapids
- Community Involvement: Local chambers, high school roadshows, community parades, and the Iowa State Fair
- Recognition: Multiple People’s Choice awards for Best Plumber and recognition for rapid company growth.
A Des Moines Start That Became a 26-Year Career
Jarod Smith was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and his connection to the community has remained central throughout his career. With 26 years in plumbing and drain cleaning, he understands that technical ability is only part of what makes a good plumber.
He built his foundation through formal schooling and hands-on field training. This shapes how he approaches the trade today: learn the fundamentals, understand the system, and develop practical judgment to solve problems correctly.
As owner of Clog Busters Drain Cleaning and Repair, Jarod stays close to the work. The company operates from its Des Moines base with additional locations serving customers beyond Iowa.
The Trade Gets Better When Experience Gets Passed On
Jarod’s expertise is rooted in plumbing and drain cleaning, but one of the most distinctive parts of his career is how he uses that knowledge.
He emphasizes developing technicians rather than just putting people into trucks and sending them into the field. This credo has shaped Clog Busters’ training approach, including the first-ever and only drain cleaning academy in the US, a dedicated training program for the trade.
For Jarod, technician training is more than operating equipment. It’s about diagnosing the real problem and solving it for the long term.
"Making People's Day Better" Is the Standard
One idea that captures Jarod’s approach to his work is simple: making people’s day better.
Plumbing problems interrupt everything. Jarod believes the professional’s role is not only to solve the technical problem but also to make the experience easier for the customer.
That means clear communication, steady leadership, and technicians who treat people with respect. It matches how Clog Busters works today: local technicians, direct communication, and an emphasis on diagnosing the actual problem rather than guessing.
A Local Leader Who Shows Up Beyond the Job
Jarod’s connection to Iowa extends well beyond plumbing. He remains heavily involved in the communities around him through local chambers and high school roadshow events. The company also entered the 2026 Iowa State Fair Parade and took first place for Most Creative.
Those commitments reflect his leadership style. He does not see community involvement as separate from business. Being a local business owner means being present where people live, work, celebrate, and raise their families.
Jarod and Clog Busters have received multiple People’s Choice recognitions for Best Plumber, while the company has also been recognized for its growth. Jarod’s professional profile plays an active role in developing the business and its people.
Building the Next Generation of the Trade
After 26 years, Jarod Smith could let experience speak for itself. Instead, he puts that experience to work. Jarod and his team now work across central Iowa, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. The reach extends further still, to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
A master plumber Iowa homeowners can trust isn’t defined only by years in the field or a license on the wall. The real measure is what he does with that knowledge.
For Jarod, the answer has always been people: teach the trade, solve the problem, support the community, and make someone’s day better in the process.
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