Drain Cleaning & Rooter Service in Gurnee, IL
DRAIN CLEANING
STARTING AT $89
Open 24/7 • 60-Minute Emergency Response • Licensed, Insured & Bonded
Current Special Offers
Call 224-376-6837 or schedule service to use any of these offers.
$89 Drain Cleaning
Starting at $89
Drain Cleaning
Clogged sinks, tubs, toilets and floor drains.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
$89 Rooter Service
Starting at $89
Rooter Service
Professional rooter service for stubborn clogs.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
$89 Drain Rodding
Starting at $89
Drain Rodding
Drain and sewer lines cleared with a powered cable.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
$100 Off Hydro Jetting
Save $100
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure cleaning for grease and buildup.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Choosing a Drain Cleaning Company in Gurnee
Most people look for a drain company in a hurry, with a sink backing up or water on the basement floor. That is exactly when it pays to know who you are letting into your home or business. Emergency Rooter Services provides drain cleaning and rooter service in Gurnee, IL, and we are glad to answer the questions a careful customer should ask.
Is the company licensed, insured and bonded? Will you know the price before the work starts? Can the technician show you what is wrong instead of just telling you? What happens if the clog comes back? Our answers are on this page, and they are the same on the phone.
We clear kitchen, bathroom, laundry and floor drains, open main sewer lines, jet grease and buildup out of problem lines, and use a sewer camera when the cause is not obvious. The work is the same whether the building is a house, a store or an office.
Questions before you book? Call 224-376-6837 at any hour.
The Three Ways We Clear a Drain
A good drain company explains its methods before it uses them. These are the tools our technicians rely on and the situations each one fits.
Drain Rodding
Rodding, also called rooter service or cabling, runs a spinning steel cable through the drain. A cutting head on the tip breaks the blockage apart so it can wash away and the line opens up.
- Kitchen, bath and laundry drains that suddenly stop
- Toilets and floor drains blocked by paper, wipes or debris
- Root intrusion in the main sewer line
Rodding is fast and fits most everyday clogs. A single slow fixture points to its own branch drain, while several slow fixtures point to the main line and a cleanout. If the cable meets roots or a hard obstruction, or the line clogs again soon after, the technician may recommend a camera.
Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting pushes water through a specialized nozzle at very high pressure. Rather than just opening a path, it strips grease, sludge and scale from the pipe walls and carries the debris downstream.
- Grease-heavy lines in restaurants and busy kitchens
- Sludge and scale that keep narrowing a pipe
- Drains that fail again after being rodded
A reputable company does not jet every line by default. Older or damaged pipes may need a closer look first, and a camera inspection helps confirm the pipe can take it.
Sewer Camera Inspection
You should not have to take a technician’s word for what is inside your pipe. A sewer camera sends live video to a monitor, so you can see the problem at the same time we do.
- Roots, grease and other buildup
- Cracked, offset or sagging sections, where visible
- The location of a problem in the line
The camera inspection is free with qualifying drain cleaning. It is most useful for clogs that keep returning. When it shows a broken or collapsed section, cleaning will not solve the problem, and we will walk you through repair options instead.
Is It One Drain or the Main Line?
The answer changes the job, so it is worth knowing what to look for. Individual fixtures drain into branch lines, and every branch line feeds the main sewer line that leaves the building.
None of these signs is proof of a damaged pipe. They do suggest the blockage is past a single fixture, where the technician may need to work from a main cleanout or confirm the cause with a camera. Telling the technician which fixtures are affected, and when the problem started, helps narrow down the cause quickly.
- Two or more fixtures slow down at the same time
- Water appears at a floor drain when the washer or a toilet empties
- Toilets bubble when a sink or tub drains
- A backup returns within weeks of being cleared
- Every drain in the building seems sluggish
Drain Cleaning
Starting at $89
Here is how our pricing works. A simple clogged drain starts at $89 for drain cleaning, and rooter service and rodding also start at $89.
When the technician finds a main-line blockage or a problem that needs more than a simple cleaning, we show you what we found, explain the recommended solution and give you a free estimate. Nothing further happens until you decide.
24/7 Emergency Drain & Sewer Service
60-Minute Emergency Response
A flooded basement or a sewage backup is not a problem to put off. Call right away. We pick up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What Happens When You Call
Call Us
Reach a real person at 224-376-6837 day or night. For emergencies, we offer a 60-minute response.
We Find the Cause
The technician checks the affected drains and determines whether you are dealing with a simple clog, a main-line blockage or something else.
You Approve the Plan
We explain the recommended solution. Anything beyond a simple clog comes with a free estimate before additional work begins.
We Clear the Problem
We complete the approved work, confirm the line is flowing, and back it with our 1-year warranty.
Residential and Commercial Drain Cleaning
Residential Drain Cleaning
What homeowners usually care about most: a clean job, a clear price and a drain that stays open.
- Kitchen sinks and dishwasher drain lines
- Bathroom sinks, tubs, showers and toilets
- Laundry and basement floor drains
- Main sewer line rodding and root cutting
- Sump and ejector pumps and backwater valves
Commercial Drain Cleaning
What businesses care about most: fast response, minimal disruption and lines that stay open between visits.
- Restaurant kitchens with heavy grease loads
- Office and retail restrooms
- Drain lines serving multi-unit buildings
- Scheduled cleaning for high-use lines
- After-hours emergency response for property managers
A Family-Owned Drain & Sewer Company
Emergency Rooter Services is a family-owned business, not a franchise, with 75 years of combined experience in drain and sewer work. We are licensed, insured and bonded. Estimates are free, and every service we provide is backed by a 1-year warranty.
We serve Gurnee and the rest of Lake County, McHenry County and parts of Cook County.
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Other Lake County Communities We Serve: Hainesville · Highland Park · Grayslake · Fox Lake · Round Lake
Gurnee Drain Cleaning FAQ
What does drain cleaning cost in Gurnee?
A simple clogged drain starts at $89. If the problem involves the main sewer line or needs additional service, the technician explains what was found and gives you a free estimate before any additional work begins. Rooter service and rodding also start at $89, and hydro jetting currently has $100 off.
How do I know a drain company is properly covered?
Ask whether the company is licensed, insured and bonded before any work starts. Emergency Rooter Services is all three, and you are welcome to ask us about it when you call. A company that hesitates to answer that question is worth a second thought, no matter how quickly it can arrive.
What happens if the clog comes back?
Every service we provide carries a 1-year warranty. If a line keeps clogging, a camera inspection can show why, so the next step fixes the cause rather than the symptom. If you have questions about how the warranty applies to your job, ask the technician before the work is finished.
Is Emergency Rooter Services a franchise?
No. We are a family-owned company with 75 years of combined experience among our team. That means the people who answer the phone and the people who do the work are part of the same family-owned business.
Can you handle drain problems at a Gurnee restaurant or office?
Yes. We clear restaurant kitchen lines, restrooms and shared drain lines, jet grease-heavy pipes and set up scheduled cleaning for lines that see heavy use. For restaurants, regular jetting of kitchen lines can help avoid backups during the busiest hours.
How fast can someone get here if my basement is flooding?
We are open 24/7 and offer a 60-minute emergency response. Call 224-376-6837 and describe what is happening so the technician arrives prepared. While you wait, stop running water, avoid flushing toilets and keep everyone away from any sewage.
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