Drain Cleaning & Rooter Service in Highland Park, 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.
Drain Cleaning for Highland Park Kitchens, Baths and Main Lines
A kitchen drain takes more abuse than any other line in a building. Cooking grease goes down warm and liquid, then cools and clings to the pipe wall. Food scraps, rice, coffee grounds and eggshells catch on that coating until the sink drains slowly or stops altogether. Emergency Rooter Services provides drain cleaning and rooter service in Highland Park, IL, for kitchens and for every other drain in the building.
We also clear bathroom sinks, tubs and showers, toilets, laundry lines, basement floor drains and main sewer lines, and we handle grease-heavy kitchen lines for restaurants and other commercial customers.
Getting water moving is the first priority. Understanding why the line clogged is the second, because a kitchen line that is simply punched open often clogs again.
For a clogged drain or a backup, call 224-376-6837. We are available day and night.
Rodding, Hydro Jetting and Camera Inspection
Grease, roots and sudden clogs behave differently inside a pipe. Each of our three services is suited to a different kind of problem.
Drain Rodding
Rodding clears a drain with a powered cable fed through the sink, a trap or a cleanout. As the cable spins, its cutting head tears into the clog and reopens the line.
- Sinks stopped by food scraps or a disposal jam further down
- Bathroom drains, toilets and floor drains
- Roots inside main sewer line joints
In a kitchen, rodding is often the fast way to get the sink working again. Because a cable opens a channel through grease rather than removing it from the pipe wall, a line that clogs again within months may need jetting or a camera look to find out what is going on.
Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting is the standard answer to grease. A high-pressure water stream from a specialized nozzle cuts the coating off the pipe wall and flushes it down the line, restoring close to the full diameter of the pipe.
- Grease-lined kitchen drains in homes and restaurants
- Sludge and scale in heavily used lines
- Kitchen sinks that keep clogging after rodding
Jetting is thorough, but it is not automatic. The technician considers the age and condition of the pipe first, and a camera inspection can confirm the line is sound enough to jet.
Sewer Camera Inspection
When a kitchen line or main sewer line keeps clogging, a camera inspection shows why. The camera travels through the pipe and sends live video to a monitor the technician can walk you through.
- Grease buildup and where it collects
- Roots entering at joints
- Cracks, sags or broken sections, where visible
The camera inspection is free with qualifying drain cleaning. If it shows a pipe that is broken or collapsed, cleaning cannot repair that, and we will explain your sewer line repair options.
When a Kitchen Clog Points to the Main Line
A clogged kitchen sink is usually a problem in the kitchen branch line. Sometimes, though, the kitchen is simply the first fixture to show a blockage further down, in the main sewer line that serves the whole building.
These signs suggest the blockage is beyond the kitchen. They are not proof of a damaged line, but they mean the fix may involve rodding from a main cleanout, jetting or a camera inspection. If the kitchen and a bathroom slow down together, mention it when you call, because it helps the technician decide where to start.
- The kitchen sink backs up when the dishwasher or washer drains
- Water shows up at a basement floor drain during heavy use
- Bathroom drains slow down at the same time as the kitchen
- Toilets gurgle when the sink empties
- The same clog returns after it has been cleared
Drain Cleaning
Starting at $89
A simple clogged drain in Highland Park starts at $89 for drain cleaning, whether it is a kitchen sink or a bathroom drain. Rooter service and rodding start at $89 as well.
When the technician finds that the problem is in the main sewer line or needs additional service, you will hear what was found and what we recommend, and you will get a free estimate before any additional work begins.
24/7 Emergency Drain & Sewer Service
60-Minute Emergency Response
Sewage coming up through a floor drain or a kitchen that cannot drain before a busy evening? Call immediately. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What Happens When You Call
Call Us
Call 224-376-6837, including nights and weekends. For emergencies, we offer a 60-minute response.
We Find the Cause
The technician checks the kitchen and any other affected drains to see whether the clog is local or in the main line.
You Approve the Plan
We explain what we found and the recommended solution. Work beyond a simple clog gets a free estimate before it begins.
We Clear the Problem
We clear the line you approved, test it with running water, and the service is covered by our 1-year warranty.
Residential and Commercial Drain Cleaning
Residential Drain Cleaning
Kitchen clogs first, and every other drain in the house as well.
- Kitchen sinks, disposals and dishwasher drain lines
- Bathroom sinks, tubs, showers and toilets
- Laundry drains and basement floor drains
- Main sewer lines, including roots
- Sump and ejector pumps and backwater valves
Commercial Drain Cleaning
Commercial kitchens and buildings where a backup affects customers and staff.
- Restaurant grease lines and kitchen floor drains
- Scheduled jetting for grease-heavy lines
- Office and retail restrooms
- Shared lines in multi-unit properties
- Emergency response for property managers
A Family-Owned Drain & Sewer Company
Emergency Rooter Services is a family-owned company, and our team has 75 years of combined experience in drain and sewer work. We are licensed, insured and bonded, estimates are always free, and each service we perform includes a 1-year warranty.
We serve Highland Park and other Lake County communities, as well as McHenry County and parts of Cook County.
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Other Lake County Communities We Serve: Highwood · Ingleside · Hainesville · Gurnee · Round Lake Park
Highland Park Drain Cleaning FAQ
Is the $89 price the same for a kitchen sink as for other drains?
Yes. Drain cleaning for a simple clog starts at $89 whether it is a kitchen, bathroom or laundry drain. If the problem turns out to be in the main line or needs more work, you get an explanation and a free estimate before any additional work begins. Rooter service and rodding also start at $89, and hydro jetting currently has $100 off.
Why does my kitchen sink clog again a few months after it was cleaned?
Grease coating the pipe wall catches new debris. Rodding reopens the line but leaves most of that coating behind, so hydro jetting is often the better long-term fix for a kitchen line. A camera inspection, free with qualifying drain cleaning, can show how much grease has built up and where.
Can a garbage disposal cause my kitchen drain to clog?
It can. A disposal grinds food, but fibrous scraps, starches and grounds can still settle in the line beyond it and combine with grease to form a clog. Running cold water while the disposal is on and feeding scraps in slowly helps them move through the line.
What should I never put down my kitchen drain?
Cooking grease and oil, coffee grounds, eggshells, rice and pasta are the most common causes of kitchen clogs. Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing. Let cooking grease cool in a container and throw it away in the trash instead of washing it down the sink.
Do you clean grease lines for restaurants in Highland Park?
Yes. We clear and jet restaurant kitchen lines and floor drains, and we can schedule regular cleaning for lines with heavy grease loads. Kitchen floor drains and the lines serving dishwashers and prep sinks can be included in the same visit.
Are your technicians licensed, and is the work guaranteed?
Emergency Rooter Services is licensed, insured and bonded, and every service we perform comes with a 1-year warranty. Estimates are free, and anything beyond a simple clog is explained and quoted before additional work begins.
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