Drain Cleaning in Temecula, CA

Local conditions in Temecula

Temecula is largely suburban, with relatively young housing, and Census survey data place the median build year at 1998. That generally means plastic waste lines under the slab and out to the street. Plastic doesn't corrode or build heavy scale, so the usual culprits are cooking grease, food scraps from the disposal, wipes, and hair. Where trees have grown in for two decades or more, roots can find a loose joint in the yard section of the line.

If a backup looks like it starts out in the street rather than inside your house, call the agency listed for sewer service on your utility bill; this page doesn't name one because it couldn't be confirmed for the whole city. Federal drinking water records name Rancho California Water District as the primary water system, though that's a separate question from who maintains the sewer main.

Cable or water jet?

Signs it's more than a slow sink

• Water appearing in the shower when the toilet is flushed
• A gurgle from the tub as the dishwasher drains
• Clogs that return within a few weeks
• Damp, foul-smelling soil near the cleanout

Timing and seasons

Holiday cooking sends extra grease down kitchen lines, which is why kitchen clogs spike in late fall and winter. Winter storms can also stress sewer systems and slow drainage. If the line has given trouble before, schedule a cleaning in a quiet month instead of waiting for a backup during a houseful of guests. Any water heater, remodel or line replacement work found along the way goes through Temecula Building & Safety.

When you call the number on this page, an independent plumber who covers Temecula will want to know which fixtures are slow and whether anything has overflowed. Hold off on laundry and dishwashers until the line is open.