Drain Trouble? How Inspections, Cleaning, and Repairs Work Together to Protect Your Plumbing

Most homeowners don’t think much about their drains until water stops moving the way it should. Whether it’s a slow sink, a backed-up shower, or a full-on flood under the house, drain issues tend to make themselves known in inconvenient (and messy) ways.

But here’s the thing: those problems usually don’t come out of nowhere. In fact, most major plumbing issues could’ve been prevented with the right combination of drain inspection, drain cleaning, and, when needed, drain repair.

At Acacias Plumbing, we’ve seen firsthand how these three services work together—and why skipping one can cost you later. So let’s break down what each one does, when you need them, and how they keep your home’s plumbing system running the way it should.

Start with the Inspection: Find Out What’s Really Going On

A slow drain doesn’t always mean a clog. Sometimes it’s a broken pipe, a root invasion, or a buildup that’s been growing for months. That’s why we always recommend starting with a drain inspection.

Using a camera, we can look inside the pipe without tearing up your yard or cutting into walls. It shows us exactly what’s going on, whether it’s grease buildup, corrosion, cracks, or an old sock stuck in the line. (Yes, it happens.)

A proper inspection takes the guesswork out of the process. Instead of “maybe it’s this” or “we’ll see what happens,” we know exactly what needs to be done and where.

Drain Cleaning: Clear the Gunk Before It Gets Worse

Once we know what’s in the line, the next step is getting it out. Drain cleaning does more than just clear a clog; it clears everything building up around it. Hair, soap scum, grease, food waste, scale, you’d be surprised how much junk can collect inside your pipes.

For light buildup, a professional auger or high-pressure water can do the trick. But for deeper or older problems, hydro jetting is often the best solution. It uses pressurized water to scrub the inside of the pipe walls clean, kind of like a power wash for your plumbing.

Clean pipes drain faster, smell better, and are less likely to cause issues down the line. And regular cleanings can even help extend the life of your system.

Drain Repair: When Cleaning Isn’t Enough

Sometimes cleaning the line isn’t enough, especially if the pipe is cracked, sagging, or damaged by roots. That’s when drain repair comes in.

Depending on the issue, repairs might involve patching a small section, replacing part of the line, or even digging and replacing an entire stretch of pipe. It all depends on what the inspection showed and how severe the damage is.

But here’s the good news: when repairs are done properly, they can solve the problem for good, not just patch it temporarily.

How It All Works Together

Here’s the big picture: drain inspections tell us what’s wrong, drain cleaning clears what doesn’t belong, and drain repairs fix what’s broken. Skipping any one of those steps can leave you stuck with recurring issues.

Too many homeowners spend years fighting the same slow drain because no one ever inspected the line. Or they keep cleaning a pipe that’s cracked and leaking underground. That’s why it matters to look at the whole system, not just the symptom.

Let’s Keep Your Plumbing in Check

If you’ve got slow drains, recurring clogs, or smells coming from the sink, don’t wait until you’re ankle-deep in water. A simple drain inspection can catch issues early, and paired with proper cleaning and repairs, it keeps your plumbing system healthy for the long haul.

At Acacias Plumbing, we don’t just clear pipes, we figure out why the problem started in the first place and fix it right. Whether you need a routine cleaning or a full repair, we’re ready to help.

Give us a call today, and let’s get your drains flowing like they should.