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Hukill's
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Our Services

Drain Cleaning in Medford, OR

Drain Cleaning · Medford, OR

We clear clogged drains and main lines

Hukill's provides drain cleaning for homes and businesses in Medford and across the Rogue Valley. We clear clogged kitchen and bathroom drains, floor drains, main line clogs and sewer lines. Drain cleaning is part of our work as a full-service plumber in Medford. Call or text (541) 734-9000 when the water stops going down.

A clog in one sink is a small job. A clog in the main line can back up drains all over the house. When the pipe itself is cracked or broken, the fix is sewer line repair, and we handle that work too. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

What We Handle

  • Clogged kitchen sinks cleared of grease and food scraps
  • Slow bathroom sinks and tub drains
  • Clogged floor drains in garages and laundry rooms
  • Main line clogs that back up more than one drain
  • Sewer line cleaning between the house and the public sewer or septic tank
  • Drain flow restored in lines choked with grease or roots
  • Drain cleaning for homes and businesses across the Rogue Valley
  • Sewer line repair from the same company when the pipe is broken

Request a Drain Cleaning Quote

Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

What causes clogged drains in Rogue Valley homes?

Kitchen drains clog with grease and food scraps. Rogue Valley Sewer Services traces most blockages in the local sewer system to fats, oils and grease. The EPA's advice is never to pour cooking oil or grease down the drain.

Bathroom drains slow down as hair and soap build up in the pipe. Wipes and paper towels snag in toilets and main lines. The EPA's never-flush list for septic homes includes paper towels and wet wipes such as baby wipes.

Tree roots are another cause of main line clogs. They push into the pipe at joints and cracks. Then they snag whatever comes down the line.

How drain cleaning and hydro jetting work

A plunger or a drain snake clears many sink and tub clogs. A snake is a steel cable that turns as it feeds down the pipe. It breaks up the clog or hooks it so it can be pulled out. Some slow sinks trace to a part instead, like a jammed garbage disposal, and that is plumbing repair work.

A main line clog takes more reach. Many homes have a cleanout, a capped pipe that opens into the main line. A longer cable or a jetting hose goes into the line from there.

Hydro jetting sends water at high pressure through a hose and a nozzle. The spray scours the pipe walls and can strip out grease and roots. Once the line is clear, a sewer camera on a cable can show the inside of the pipe.

When a clogged main line points to a sewer problem

The drains in a house feed into a main line. Jackson County's building office says the building sewer starts two feet outside the building wall. It runs to the septic tank, or to the property line where the home connects to Rogue Valley Sewer Services.

A main line clog and a broken sewer pipe can look the same from inside the house. Both back up drains, often at the lowest tub or floor drain first. A clog that keeps coming back after each cleaning can point to a cracked or sagging pipe. A camera look inside the line shows which one you have.

Some homes drain to a septic tank instead of a public sewer. The EPA counts sewage backing up into the house and gurgling pipes as signs of a failing septic system. Those signs call for septic services, such as pumping or a repair.

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Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 40 miles around Medford across Jackson and Josephine Counties.

(541) 734-9000
How We Work

How a Job With Hukill's Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or Text

Call or text (541) 734-9000, or send the form. Tell us what is going on and where the property is.

2

We Look at the Job

We come out and look at the leak, the clog, the damage or the site. A hidden leak gets located before anything is opened up.

3

The Quote in Writing

We explain what we found and what the fix involves. The price goes in writing before any work starts.

4

Our Crews Do the Work

Our plumbers and crews do the work. A job that needs more than one trade stays with Hukill's from start to finish.

5

Done and Checked

We finish the repair and check that it works. On a restoration job, the rebuild comes last.

FAQ

Drain Cleaning Questions, Answered

Common questions about drain cleaning around Medford and the Rogue Valley. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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How much does drain cleaning cost?
The price depends on where the clog sits and what caused it. A slow bathroom sink is a smaller job than roots deep in a main line. Access matters too, like whether the line has a cleanout. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.
Is hydro jetting the same as snaking a drain?
No. A drain snake is a turning steel cable that breaks up a clog or pulls it out. Hydro jetting uses water at high pressure to scour the pipe walls, and it can strip out grease and roots. The clog and the shape the pipe is in decide which one fits.
Should I try a chemical drain cleaner first?
For homes on septic, the EPA says to avoid chemical drain openers. It suggests boiling water or a drain snake instead. If you already poured one in, tell us when you call or text. Our plumber then knows what is sitting in the pipe.
How do I know if the clog is in the main line?
Notice which drains are slow. If only one fixture is slow, the clog is usually in that fixture's own drain. Slow drains all over the house point to the main line or the sewer past it. Sewage coming up through a drain is a job for our emergency plumber service.
Can drain cleaning clear tree roots out of a main line?
Yes. Roots inside the pipe can be cut out or scoured off with hydro jetting. They can grow back through the same joint or crack. Rogue Valley Sewer Services tells its customers that keeping the service line clear, roots included, is the property owner's job.
Do you clean drains outside Medford?
Yes. Our Medford office serves the Rogue Valley across Jackson and Josephine Counties, about 40 miles around Medford. That takes in Grants Pass, Ashland, Central Point and White City, along with the towns around them.
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Why Choose Hukill's

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One Company for the Whole Job

Our plumbers, excavation crews, restoration team and remodeling team all work for Hukill's. A burst pipe or a sewer backup takes one call, start to finish.

Excavators and Backhoes on Hand

Sewer lines and septic tanks often sit under a yard or a driveway. Our excavation crews dig down to them and backfill the site when the work is done.

A Written Quote Before Work Starts

We look at the job before we price it. Then the scope and the price come to you in writing.

Google Reviews

Rated 4.9 on Google Around Medford

Real reviews from real jobs, 2720 reviews on Google.

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Got our water heater changed out this evening and the whole process was smooth. From setting up an appointment, communication, and the service. Marcos our technician that installed the water heater was great and made sure we got everything we needed in a timely manner. Recommend hukills to anyone looking for a quick or detailed repair!

Acey Reyes3 months ago · Google review

Brandon and Colton did an outstanding job fixing our clogged sinks. They arrived within three hours of our call, were professional and courteous, and quickly diagnosed and resolved the issue. They explained everything clearly and left the work area clean when they were finished. We really appreciated their prompt response and excellent service. I highly recommend Hukill's to anyone looking for reliable, efficient plumbers.

Ashley Mattos3 months ago · Google review

After we had our septic tank pumped by Tristan this morning and then Brandon,Kayden and "G" the excavator operator came out to do an septic line investigation. I was very appreciative of them explaining and answering all my questions. I would definitely request them to help us again. Thank you all for all your hard work.

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Get In Touch With Hukill's

Tell us about the leak, the clog, the damage or the project, and where the property is. Call or text (541) 734-9000, or send the form and we will get back to you.

Request a Quote

Tell us about the clog, leak, septic tank, water damage or remodel and where it is. We look at the job and put the quote in writing.

Call (541) 734-9000