Kitchen Sink Drain Cleaning
When we get a call about a kitchen sink in Gallatin, the story is usually the same. It started slow, then it stopped draining after a meal, and the water sat in the basin. Grease i...
Gallatin Drain Service
Outdoor Drain Cleaning in Gallatin, TN
SCHEDULE SERVICE - (615) 583-1830
Mon-Fri: 7AM - 7PM, Sat: 8AM - 4PM, 24/7 Emergency - Serving Gallatin and Sumner County, TN
What is going on
Outdoor drains carry water away from a home: yard drains, area drains, downspout lines, and driveway drains. They clog with leaves, soil, mulch, and roots, and they show up after rain, when water pools where it should drain, or when a downspout line backs up toward the foundation. We clear outdoor lines with cables and, when the line allows, jetting, and we check the outlet point, since a clear line with a blocked outlet will still pool. We also note where leaves and soil enter, so you can keep that entry clearer next season.
Signs that fit this job
- Water pools in the yard or near the foundation after rain
- A downspout line backs up or overflows at the base
- A driveway or patio drain is slow, or holds standing water
- Leaves and soil wash into a drain grate every storm
How we fix it
- We clear the grate and check the outlet, so we do not clear a line into a blocked end.
- We cable or jet the line in sections, working toward the outlet.
- We run water through the line to confirm it carries flow to the outlet.
- We point out the entry point where leaves or soil get in, and how to keep it clearer.
Reading the signs
| Sign you see | What it often points to |
|---|---|
| One fixture slow | A branch line for that fixture |
| Several fixtures slow | A main line issue |
| Same clog returns fast | Grease, roots, or a damaged section, best checked with a camera |
Gallatin angle
In Gallatin, outdoor drains work hard in spring storms and in fall, when leaves from mature trees fill grates and lines. Homes near Old Hickory Lake and Station Camp Creek, and homes on larger lots in Fairvue Plantation and Foxland Harbor, often have longer outdoor runs, which gives leaves and soil more pipe to settle in.
Learn more about common drain problems in Gallatin and how a drain visit runs.
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Areas we serve for this service
Also serving Hendersonville, Portland, and White House in Sumner County, TN.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an outdoor drain a plumbing job?
Yes, when it is a piped drain line. A surface ditch is different, but a yard, area, or downspout line that is piped is a drain line we can clear.
Why does it pool only after heavy rain?
A partial clog can handle a light rain and fail in a heavy one. Pooling after storms is a sign to check the line before the next storm.
Can roots clog an outdoor drain?
Yes, especially a yard line near trees. Roots follow moisture, and an outdoor line is a ready source.
Do you clear the grate only, or the line too?
Both, as needed. A clear grate with a clogged line will still pool, so we check the line and the outlet.
How do I keep it clear?
Clear grates before storms, keep mulch and soil back from the grate, and call when pooling first appears, not after it reaches the foundation.
Outbound sources
For Gallatin history and geography, see Gallatin, Tennessee on Wikipedia and Fairvue Plantation on Wikipedia.
Ready to get it draining again?
Tell us which fixtures are slow, and whether water is backing up. We will triage it on the phone and book a visit that fits.
SCHEDULE SERVICE - (615) 583-1830
Mon-Fri: 7AM - 7PM, Sat: 8AM - 4PM, 24/7 Emergency