Drain Cleaning

It’s amazing how disruptive certain events can be in the midst of a typical day. If you’ve ever had a backed-up drain, you know it can present an immediate challenge that calls for quick attention.

Blocked drains are often messy, unpleasant and frustrating. They can also prevent vital activities such as washing and bathing.

Whether for a sink, a toilet, a tub or a floor drain, RJ Kuhn specializes in drain cleaning that clears the way for water to flow freely again.

When You Know You Need Drain Cleaning

Sometimes you’ll know right away that you have a drain problem. At other times, certain signs will suggest a notable blockage or back-up is building:

• standing water
• visible water damage or stains
• slow drainage
• odd or unpleasant odors

In any of these circumstances, clearing the clog and draining the water from your plumbing and sewer systems can be a complex process that is best completed by an RJ Kuhn professional plumber. This helps ensure you resolve the issue in less time with less likelihood of mounting expenses.

What Does Drain Cleaning Involve?

RJ Kuhn professional drain cleaning removes foreign material such as grease, food, hair and other objects from your drain without letting all that mess out!

Chemicals are corrosive to pipes and typically only partially clear the blockage. This is why we do not use or recommend them.

Rather, tools such as flexible steel cables, specialized cutters, water jetting and cameras are what we use to thoroughly clear your drains, as they are safe, efficient, and effective.

Drain Cleaning: Why RJ Kuhn?

RJ Kuhn was founded by Dick Kuhn in the early 1970s. In 2012, Dick’s sons, Kevin and Rick, became the company’s leaders, and together they have continued guiding it to always-higher levels of plumbing service and skill, including for drain cleaning.

Our trained and skilled local plumbers keep your drainage systems functioning as they should be. Beyond helping you maintain drains that are open and clear, we contribute to cleanliness and safety for your property and your health.

We also understand you want to be served by plumbing professionals who treat you with a sense of familiarity and urgency – in other words, you want courteous competency.

RJ Kuhn plumbers are:

licensed and certified. We hold all required plumbing licenses and backflow certification for performing our trade legally and professionally.

experienced. Our extensive hands-on work in the field gives us the knowledge and insight to solve even rare drain problems and occurrences.

mechanically proficient. Proper drain cleaning leaves no room for guesswork or learning from a big mistake when it involves sewage in your house.

focused on safety. With its potential for damage and mess, drain cleaning is not an arena for risk-taking. RJ Kuhn’s service includes the precautions and measures for keeping both you and the plumber protected from possible hazards.

Drain Cleaning: What to Expect from RJ Kuhn

When you contact us for professional drain cleaning, you can expect that we will:

clearly communicate with you before your service visit

put on proper shoe coverings before entering your property

inquire about your property’s plumbing and drainage history for a greater understanding of the system

explain the diagnostic procedure

determine the proper equipment for diagnosing and correcting the drain problem

lay drop cloths to protect your property and belongings in the service area

If your drain clog is in the home’s plumbing system, we will fix it at the source. If the issue is farther “down the line,” we will explain the necessary steps to achieve the proper solution.

In all cases, after removing a clog, we will flush and test your lines to ensure they are in fact clear and free-flowing.

Once the drain is flowing, you always have the option of seeing the resolution or any issues that may remain. All of our trucks carry flex-shaft cameras that can go just about anywhere! Ask your RJ Kuhn plumber about being able see inside your drains.

When You Need Drain Cleaning Soon, Contact RJ Kuhn

RJ Kuhn is proud to have been serving our local communities with complete plumbing service including drain cleaning for more than 50 years. We look forward to each chance to serve you and to solve any problem you might have. If you ever have a question or need to discuss a drain issue, just give us a call at 1-800-FIX-DRIP or (630) 554-3336.

24-hour emergency service is available when needed.
RJ Kuhn is a proud member of the Plumbing Contractors Association