A floor drain that does its one job.
Basement, garage and utility floor drains collect silt, lint and rust. We jet or cable them clean, flush the trap and check that wastewater leaves quickly.
- Typical visit: About one hour
- Tools: Cable, small jetter, camera
- Trap care: Water seal refilled and checked
What it is, and why it matters.
A floor drain waits months or years doing nothing, then has to work when a washer hose lets go or a storm drives water into the basement. Silt, lint, sand and sometimes rust build up in the trap, and the drain either smells like a sewer or fails to drain when it counts.
We lift the grate, clear the trap and run a cable or a jetter into the line behind it. Many Nashville basements have floor drains tied into the main line, so a blocked floor drain can be the first warning of a bigger sewer problem. We run water to confirm the flow and refill the trap to keep gas out.
Four things done right.
Trap cleaned
The part that fills with silt and lint is cleared out.
Line cleared
A cable or jet opens the pipe behind the grate.
Smell solved
A refilled water seal keeps sewer gas out.
Main line check
If it keeps backing up we look at the line behind it.
From first call to floor drain cleaning.
- 01
Lift and look
Remove the grate and check the trap.
- 02
Clean the trap
Clear sediment and debris.
- 03
Clear the line
Cable or jet the branch to the main.
- 04
Fill and test
Refill the trap and run water through.
Floor Drain Cleaning across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Floor Drain Cleaning: common questions
Why does my basement floor drain smell?
The trap's water seal has probably dried out, which lets sewer gas rise. Pouring a quart of water in it, or a little mineral oil on top to slow evaporation, helps. A deeper smell may be buildup that needs cleaning.
Is a backing-up floor drain a sign of a bigger problem?
It can be. If the drain only slows, a local cleaning may be enough. If it backs up when other fixtures run, the main line likely needs cleaning or an inspection.
How do I get a price for floor drain cleaning?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about floor drain cleaning?
A short visit, a camera when it helps and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.