Beyond the Plunger
Most toilet clogs clear with a plunger. When yours doesn't, something's either stuck deep in the trap or the problem is further down the line. Either way, forcing it can make things worse—and nobody wants an overflowing toilet.
We have the tools to clear what a plunger can't: closet augers that reach through the toilet's internal trap, main line snakes for problems past the toilet, and the experience to know which approach works best.
Common Toilet Problems
Simple Clogs
Too much paper, waste that won't go down, the occasional foreign object. Our closet auger can usually break through or grab whatever's stuck.
Recurring Clogs
If your toilet clogs weekly, there's a reason. Could be a partially obstructed drain line, a toilet with poor flush performance, or something stuck in the trap that catches everything else.
Slow Flush
Water goes down eventually but without force. Often a partial clog in the trap or drain line. Sometimes mineral buildup in the rim jets or a venting issue.
Toilet Won't Flush at All
Water rises and doesn't go anywhere. Complete blockage somewhere in the system. Stop flushing and call—the problem isn't going away on its own.
Gurgling or Bubbling
Air bubbles coming up through the water when other fixtures drain? Usually indicates a venting problem or partial blockage in the main line.
Our Approach
Closet Auger
Specialized tool designed specifically for toilets. The flexible cable navigates the toilet's trap to break up or retrieve blockages without damaging the porcelain.
Drain Snake
For clogs past the toilet in the drain line. We may pull the toilet to access the drain directly for better reach and effectiveness.
Camera Inspection
When we need to see what's going on—stuck objects, line condition, location of the blockage. Eliminates guesswork.
When to Call
- Plunger isn't working after several tries
- Multiple toilets clogging at once (main line issue)
- Toilet overflowing or threatening to
- Same toilet clogs repeatedly
- You suspect something was flushed that shouldn't have been