Drain Cleaning & Clogged Drain Repair in Kirkland, WA
Kitchen sink, shower, floor drain or main line backed up? Our licensed plumbers clear it fast and find out why it clogged.
- Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and floor drains
- Main line clogs cleared from the cleanout
- Camera checks for clogs that keep returning
Drain cleaning in Kirkland, explained in 30 seconds
Green House Plumbing and Heating clears clogged kitchen, bathroom, laundry, floor and main line drains for Kirkland homes, usually in one visit. We are based at 12040 98th Ave NE in Kirkland (98034), work Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 9 pm, and offer same-day appointments when available.
Most clogs we clear in Kirkland come from grease and food in kitchen lines, hair and soap in bathroom drains, and wipes or roots in the main line. The City of Kirkland notes that pipe cleaning companies report 95 percent of the problems they fix are caused by grease.
We find which line is blocked, clear it with the right tool, and give you an upfront price before we start.
Drain backing up right now? Do this first
These steps limit the mess while you wait for a plumber.
- Stop running water. Turn off the faucet, dishwasher and washing machine that drain into the blocked line.
- Check other drains. If a tub or floor drain also backs up, the clog is in the main line. Stop using all water.
- Skip chemical cleaners. They rarely clear real clogs and make the line dangerous to work on.
- Try a plunger on one fixture. Cover the overflow on a sink or tub to get a seal. Stop if water rises elsewhere.
- Call us. Tell us which drains are slow. That tells us where the clog is.
Drain problems we clear in Kirkland homes
Match what you see to the likely cause and how we fix it.
Kitchen sink backs up
- Likely cause
- Grease, coffee grounds and food scraps in the branch line.
- How we fix it
- We cable or jet the line past the trap to the main.
Shower or tub drains slowly
- Likely cause
- Hair and soap scum in the trap and drain.
- How we fix it
- We clear the trap and line and remove the buildup.
Floor drain or tub backs up when toilets flush
- Likely cause
- Blockage in the main line or side sewer.
- How we fix it
- We clear the main from a cleanout and camera-inspect it.
Washer drain overflows
- Likely cause
- Lint and soap buildup in the standpipe or line.
- How we fix it
- We clear the line and check that the standpipe is sized right.
Bad smell from a drain
- Likely cause
- Buildup in the trap, a dry trap or a venting issue.
- How we fix it
- We clean the line and check the trap and vent.
Yard or driveway drain floods
- Likely cause
- Leaves, soil and roots in the outdoor drain line.
- How we fix it
- We clear and jet the line and recommend a camera check if it keeps flooding.
Snaking, hydro jetting or repair?
The right tool depends on what is in the pipe. We explain the choice before we start.
Cable snaking usually works when
- One fixture is clogged
- The clog is hair, paper or a foreign object
- The drain has not clogged before
- You need flow restored quickly
Jetting or repair usually makes sense when
- Grease or scale keeps coming back
- Roots are in the main line
- The camera shows a sag, break or offset joint
- Several drains clog again within months
| Method | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plunger | Simple sink or toilet clogs | Try first, stop if water rises elsewhere |
| Cable machine (snake) | Hair, paper, single clogs | Opens a path, may leave buildup |
| Hydro jetting | Grease, scale, roots, recurring clogs | Scours the full pipe wall |
| Camera inspection | Recurring or main line clogs | Shows the cause before you spend more |
Drain cleaning services in Kirkland
Every drain in the house, from the sink to the street.
Kitchen drain cleaning
Grease and food clogs cleared to the main line.
Bathroom drain cleaning
Showers, tubs and sinks cleared of hair and soap buildup.
Main line drain cleaning
Clearing the main from a cleanout when several drains back up.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure cleaning for grease, scale and roots.
Drain camera inspection
Finding the cause of clogs that keep coming back.
Floor, laundry and outdoor drains
Basement floor drains, laundry lines and yard drains.
What Kirkland homeowners should know about clogged drains
Simple habits prevent most clogs we see.
Keep grease out of the sink
Kirkland asks residents to pour cooled grease into a container and put it in the trash. Used cooking oil can be recycled at the North Kirkland Community Center.
Only flush toilet paper
King County asks residents to flush only human waste and toilet paper. Wipes, even labeled "flushable", clog home pipes and sewers.
Your side sewer is yours
Kirkland homeowners own the side sewer from the house to the public main. If every drain is slow, the clog may be there. See our sewer line services.
Very soft water, so look elsewhere
Kirkland's water is very soft, so mineral scale is rarely the main cause of clogs here. Grease, hair, wipes and roots are.
Drain cleaning across Kirkland neighborhoods
Sources: City of Kirkland, Fats, Oils & Grease, King County, Don't flush trash, City of Kirkland, Wastewater.
How a drain cleaning visit works
Clear steps, no surprises on price.
- Call or bookTell us which drains are slow.
- Find the clogWe work out if it is one fixture or the main line.
- Upfront priceYou approve the price before work starts.
- Clear and testWe run water through every affected fixture.
- PreventTips, and a camera check if clogs keep returning.
Why do my drains keep clogging?
In kitchens it is usually grease and food, in bathrooms hair and soap, and in main lines wipes or roots. If the same drain clogs again within months, a camera inspection shows the real cause.
Can you clear a clogged drain the same day in Kirkland?
Usually, yes. We offer same-day appointments when available, Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 9 pm, and most clogs are cleared in one visit.
How do I know if the main line is clogged?
If several drains are slow, or water comes up in a tub, shower or floor drain when you flush or run the washer, the clog is in the main line or side sewer.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe?
We do not recommend them. They rarely clear real clogs, can damage older pipes and make the line hazardous to open. Mechanical cleaning or hydro jetting is safer.
What is the difference between snaking and hydro jetting?
A snake opens a path through the clog. Hydro jetting scours the full pipe wall with high-pressure water, so it works better for grease, scale and roots. See our hydro jetting page.
How can I prevent kitchen drain clogs?
Keep grease out of the sink, use a strainer, scrape plates into the trash and avoid putting coffee grounds, rice or fibrous peels down the disposal.
Do you clean outdoor and yard drains?
Yes. We clear yard, driveway and downspout drain lines and can camera-inspect them if they keep flooding.
Which areas near Kirkland do you serve?
All Kirkland neighborhoods, including Juanita, Finn Hill, Kingsgate, Totem Lake, Rose Hill, Houghton and Bridle Trails, plus Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Woodinville and Kenmore.
Get your drains flowing again
Same-day appointments when available, Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 9 pm.
What Kirkland Homeowners Say 
Homeowners across Kirkland trust Green House Plumbing and Heating for fast service, honest recommendations, and reliable results.
