How do I know if the clog is in one drain or my main sewer line?

Watch how many fixtures are affected. If only one sink or tub is slow, the clog is probably in that fixture's own branch line. If several drains slow down together, or a toilet gurgles when you run the washer, the blockage is likely in the main line.

Can I use a chemical drain cleaner first?

We would not. Store-bought liquid cleaners can sit in a standing clog, irritate skin, and make the next step harder on whoever has to open the drain. A plunger is safe to try on a single fixture. If it does not clear, call us.

Is it safe to keep running water during a backup?

No. Every gallon you send down has nowhere to go and can push wastewater out of the lowest drain in the house. Stop using sinks, tubs, toilets, and the washer until the line is clear.

Will the clog come back?

Sometimes. A one-time clog from grease or a toy is usually fixed for good. A line that clogs again and again points to something in the pipe, such as roots or a damaged section. In that case we tell you and talk through sewer line repair.

What does drain cleaning cost?

It depends on which line is blocked and how far the clog sits. Our drain cleaning cost guide lists estimate ranges. The price you approve on site is the price you pay.

Do you handle drain backups at night?

Yes. We are open 24 hours, 7 days, with 24/7 emergency service. Call (469) 552-2881.

Clogged Drain & Sewer Line Cleaning | Aubrey, TX

Slow drain or backed-up line? We clear clogs for homes in Aubrey and Denton County

A drain that gurgles or drains slowly is telling you something is in the way. Sometimes it is a single kitchen sink. Sometimes it is the main line that carries everything out of the house. Vor-Tex Plumbing Co. is a family owned local business in Aubrey, and we clear clogged drains and sewer lines for homeowners across Denton County. We find where the blockage sits, clear it, and tell you what likely caused it. This page is part of our drain and sewer services.

Is it one drain or the whole house?

Where the problem shows up tells you where the clog is.

What you notice	Where the clog usually is
One sink, tub, or shower drains slowly	That fixture’s own drain or trap
Toilet and a nearby tub both act up	The branch line that serves that bathroom
Toilet gurgles when the washer drains	The main line
Water or sewage comes up in the lowest tub or floor drain	The main line, past where the branches join
Sewage smell outside near the cleanout	A blockage or damage in the line to the street or tank

What causes drain clogs

Grease and cooking fat. It runs through as a liquid, cools in the pipe, and builds a coating that catches everything else.
Wipes. Even ones sold as flushable do not break down the way toilet paper does.
Hair and soap. The usual cause in tubs and shower drains.
Tree and shrub roots. Fine roots find a joint, grow into the pipe, and catch paper and debris.
Items that do not belong. Toys, paper towels, feminine products, and food scraps from the disposal.
A damaged or sagging section. Water slows where the pipe dips, and solids settle there.

What we do

We start by working out whether the blockage is in a fixture, a branch, or the main line. Then we clear it and run water to confirm it flows. If the drain is slow because of a damaged pipe, we tell you what we found and whether cleaning is a short-term fix or the real answer. You see the result before we ask you to approve anything beyond the first step. If cleaning is not enough, we move to a repair estimate, and you decide.

Call right away if

Wastewater is coming up in a tub, shower, or floor drain.
More than one fixture is backing up at the same time.
You smell sewage inside the house.
Water is standing in the yard near the cleanout.

Until we arrive, stop using water and keep children and pets out of any wet area. Sewage carries bacteria, so avoid touching it with bare hands.

What a visit looks like

You call (469) 552-2881. Tell us what is draining slowly and what you have already tried. We book the first same-day or next-day window, or come out right away for a backup.
We look and quote on site. The $79 dispatch fee covers the visit and is applied toward your repair total when you approve the recommended work.
You get the estimate first. Nothing starts until you say yes.
We do the work and show you. Then you pay, and we ask for a review.
Warranty. Parts and labor carry a 5-year warranty when we supply the parts.

For typical ranges, see our drain cleaning cost guide.

What the City of Aubrey says causes stoppages

The City of Aubrey’s wastewater page names wipes, grease, and roots as the main causes of stoppages in its system, which includes 12 lift stations. That matches what we see inside homes: the same three things clog a house line as often as a city main. Keeping wipes and grease out of your drains protects your own pipes and the line past your property.

How to keep drains clear

Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing, and put cooled grease in the trash.
Flush only toilet paper. Wipes, even ones labeled flushable, belong in the trash.
Use a hair catcher in tubs and showers.
Keep large tree and shrub roots in mind when you plan plantings near the sewer line.

If the same drain keeps clogging

A repeat clog is a sign of something in the pipe, not just an unlucky week. If cleaning only buys a few weeks, the line may have roots or a damaged section, and that is a sewer line repair conversation. If you also have a damp spot or rising water bill, ask us about leak detection.

Clogged Drain & Sewer Line Cleaning