Drain cleaning
Drain cleaning is the mechanical and hydraulic removal of accumulated debris, grease, scale, roots, and obstructions from interior drain lines and sewer laterals in your Franklin or Nashville property.
The basics
Methods include cable augering (snaking), enzyme and bio treatment, and high-pressure hydro jetting. The outcome is a restored-flow pipe surface free of blockage — not a repaired pipe. Drain cleaning is operational maintenance; it does not restore structural damage, which requires sewer line repair or trenchless sewer repair.
Why customers call
Homeowners and businesses call for drain cleaning when they notice warning signs like these:
How we work
Our drain cleaning process is built around diagnosis first:
On-site diagnosis with a free camera inspection to identify blockage type and location before we quote
auger for soft clogs, hydro jetting for grease, roots, and scale
Equipment sizing from residential spin-cable for 1.5-3 inch lines up to commercial-grade hydro jet for larger mains
Line clearing from the easiest access point toward the blockage
Post-clean verification with a second camera pass to confirm restored flow
enzyme schedule, jetting frequency, or inspection interval
Call as soon as you see a slow drain in two or more fixtures, any sewage backup, or a toilet overflowing into the tub or shower (a main-line signal). Late winter is the optimal time to clear root-prone lines before summer regrowth, and post-holiday is the busiest grease-clog season. For maintenance, plan every 18-24 months for older Nashville cast iron homes, annually for restaurants, and every 2-3 years for newer homes.
Residential homeowners in older Middle Tennessee homes (especially pre-1983 Nashville stock), restaurant owners and facility managers with grease lines, property managers and HOA boards, and real estate agents or sellers prepping a home for inspection.
Cost & pricing
Every Prodigy truck carries hydro jetting equipment for on-the-spot service, so there is no rescheduling. A basic drain cleaning coupon is available at $89. Final pricing depends on line length, depth, access, and condition; we confirm the exact figure after a free camera inspection. Financing is available through Synchrony and Service Finance.
Financing available through Synchrony and Service Finance.
Ignoring a drain problem lets a slow drain progress to a full sewage backup, with thousands in water damage and biohazard cleanup. Roots grow from hairline to pipe-splitting scale, grease hardens into a concrete-like obstruction, and sewer gas (H2S) becomes a health hazard. Documented maintenance also matters: insurers can deny claims when upkeep was not recorded, and restaurants risk health-department citations.
Why Prodigy
Free CCTV camera verification on every drain cleaning job — competitors charge extra or skip it
Flat-rate pricing published on our cost guide with no hidden call-out fees
NASSCO/PACP-certified technicians applying commercial-grade methodology to residential jobs
Picote descaling machines that fully open clogs basic cable machines only punch through, confirmed with a camera pass
Hydro jetting equipment on every service truck for on-the-spot clearing
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FAQ
A standard single-fixture residential drain cleaning is $129, and main line cable cleaning starts at $89 base (up to about $350 depending on severity). Hydro jetting runs $750–$1,250 for homes. We confirm the exact figure after a free camera inspection.
Plan every 18-24 months for older Nashville homes with cast iron, annually for restaurants and grease-handling businesses, and every 2-3 years for newer homes. Recurring clogs are a sign to inspect sooner.
Snaking (cable augering) punches a hole through a soft clog to restore flow, while hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the full pipe wall clean of grease, roots, and scale. Jetting is the better choice for recurring or heavy buildup.
Properly sized equipment will not damage sound cast iron. We run a camera first so we can match the method to the pipe's condition; if the line is already corroded or cracked, we tell you and recommend repair rather than aggressive clearing.
Most single-fixture and main line cleanings are completed in one visit, typically within an hour or two depending on access and severity. Heavy grease or root jobs can take longer.
We verify every job with a post-clean camera pass and document the line's condition. If a problem recurs because the pipe is structurally damaged rather than clogged, that footage tells us a repair is needed instead of another cleaning.
Chemical cleaners rarely clear a true blockage and can corrode older cast iron pipes and create hazardous fumes. Professional augering or hydro jetting clears the line without damaging it.
Free camera inspection
We diagnose on camera first, clear the line right, then confirm the fix with a post-clean camera pass. Call or text (629) 276-6322 for a free camera inspection.
