Sewer Rodding

At Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric, we’re proud to offer sewer rodding to open clogged drains and preventative maintenance to keeps drain lines open and less likely to cause a back-up of sewerage into the home or business.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for sewer rodding services in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs, including Highland Park, Buffalo Grove, Lincolnshire, and more.
How Does Sewer Rodding Work?
Sewer rodding works by forcing a rod, tool, chemicals, or water down pipes to clear clogs blocking your flow. The entire process of rodding out drains can take several hours.
Depending on what is causing the clog, a plumber will use different tools for different jobs. For example, a plumber will use a grease cutter to drill through the blockage if you have a grease clog.
Rodding is safe on pipes, drains, and sewers. However, this service must be done by a professional, especially if chemicals are required. Otherwise, you risk causing worse problems than a blocked drain.
When Do You Need Sewer Rodding Service?
If you suspect a blockage in your home’s pipes, sewer line, or drains, then it’s time to call a professional to rod your sewer.
Depending on the extent of the blockage, a couple of different cleaning methods could be used, so it’s essential to call on a professional to inspect the issue and recommend the best course of action.
Some of the signs that you may need sewer or drain rodding services include the following:
- Slow-draining sinks
- Unpleasant odors coming from the drains
- Sewer backup in sinks, toilets, tubs, or floor drains
Benefits of Sewer Rodding Services
There are many benefits to sewer rodding services, and each has the potential to improve a property significantly.
Quickly and Effectively Remove Blockages
Using mechanical rodding cables, high water pressure, and the right chemicals, rodding will remove blockages quickly and efficiently, letting you get back to living in a clean and healthy home.
With proper sewer rodding, drains will be clean and clear in less than a day.
Limit Damage to Pipes
If you leave a root blockage for too long, you risk having those tree roots weaken and break your pipes. If you have a home where the plumbing is hard to access, this can cause you to have to spend thousands of dollars on repairs.
Preventative sewer rodding maintenance keeps drain lines open and less likely to cause a back-up of sewerage into the home.
The cost of rodding varies significantly depending on the size and type of blockage, the location we have to work from, the number of passes it takes to remove the blockage, the length of the sewer, and a number of other factors. Once a technician arrives at the job site and can assess the situation, he can quote a cost for the needed work.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for Sewer Rodding Services
Sewer rodding is an essential service, and if you need it, call Ravinia Plumbing for help. We are here for you and offer 24/7/365 emergency service for any customer, new or old.
Sewer rodding should never be done by an amateur and should never be ignored. Without proper cleaning or maintenance, your plumbing problems could spiral out of control, so don’t go it alone. Schedule service with Ravinia Plumbing today, and we’ll take this mess off your hands. Whether your plumbing problem is with your sewer system or another component of your plumbing system, trust the professionals at Ravinia Plumbing. We provide sewer repair, maintenance, and sewer cleaning services.