Store-bought drain chemicals dissolve soap and light grease. They do nothing for root intrusion 40 feet in, grease buildup past the p-trap, or a collapsed pipe segment masquerading as a clog. Masters Plumbing Service's drain techs in Lockwood arrive with hydro-jetting equipment rated to 4,000 PSI and a CCTV push-rod camera to locate, clear, and document the obstruction โ not temporarily push it deeper.

Retail drain products treat symptoms. Our approach identifies what type of blockage you're dealing with โ because the method that clears a grease plug efficiently is different from the one that handles root intrusion.
CCTV inspection before clearing saves money: we don't jet a line that has a structural failure the jetting won't fix, and we don't snake a line when the blockage requires a jetter to actually clear pipe walls.
Hydro-jetting is the only method that restores full pipe diameter. A cable clears the blockage; a jetter removes the material that caused the blockage from the pipe wall entirely.
Whether it's one slow bathroom sink or a full house main-line stoppage, the right equipment is on our truck and the licensed tech dispatched in Lockwood knows which to use.
Before-and-after camera footage is available for main line work. Insurance claims and real estate disclosures often require this documentation โ we provide it as a standard part of camera-scope jobs.
Not every blocked drain is the same problem. Here's how our team approaches each type โ with the specific tools and techniques that actually resolve it.
Kitchen drains accumulate FOG โ fats, oils, and grease โ that solidifies on pipe walls and progressively narrows the line over months and years. We use a combination of a cable auger to break the initial plug and a hot-water hydro-jet pass to scour residual grease film from the pipe walls. For commercial kitchens we also service grease interceptors and document the cleaning for health code records.

Chronic slow bathroom drains often point to a partially closed p-trap, a buildup on the overflow plate mechanism, or a drain arm pitched incorrectly. We clear the immediate clog and identify if a mechanical fix is needed to prevent fast recurrence.
Root intrusion at pipe joints is the leading cause of main sewer blockages in homes over 20 years old. Our electric root cutter removes the root mass; we re-scope after clearing to confirm the line is open to full diameter before pulling equipment.
Utility room floor drain blockages sometimes indicate a slow-developing main line issue rather than a localized clog. Our camera scope after clearing confirms whether the blockage was isolated or a sign of downstream restriction.
A documented preventive cleaning program creates a camera record of pipe condition over time โ useful for catching structural deterioration before it causes an emergency and for insurance or real estate disclosure purposes.
A standalone camera inspection documents drain system condition for pre-purchase due diligence, insurance claims, or understanding why a drain is performing poorly before committing to a repair approach. We run the camera, record footage with distance markers, and provide a written scope report noting blockage types, root intrusion points, joint offsets, and any visible structural defects.
Here's exactly how a Masters Plumbing Service drain call plays out in Lockwood, MO.
Your description lets us arrive with the right tools. One slow drain vs. multiple backed-up fixtures is a different setup.
Before clearing anything, we run the CCTV camera to see blockage type, location, and pipe condition. This prevents treating a structural pipe failure with a jetting pass that won't hold.
If the camera reveals a structural problem requiring repair rather than just clearing, we tell you now rather than charging for a clearing that won't last.
Before-and-after footage is available on request for main line work. Your service report documents everything found โ useful for future maintenance planning or insurance.

Called about a kitchen drain three other plumbers had snaked without lasting results. Masters Plumbing Service ran a camera first and found grease buildup 28 feet in โ past where any hand snake reaches. Hydro-jetted it, re-scoped to confirm clean, and the drain has run perfectly ever since.
All three bathrooms drained slowly and the downstairs toilet gurgled every time an upstairs fixture ran. Masters Plumbing Service's tech accessed the main cleanout, ran the camera, and found root intrusion at a clay tile joint 40 feet out. Root cutter cleared the mass, re-scope confirmed full diameter, and he noted a joint offset at 68 feet we should watch. Very transparent process from start to finish.
Pre-purchase sewer scope on a home we were buying. Tech ran every drain and the main with the camera and provided a written report with timestamps. Found a small bellied section in the main line โ the seller agreed to repair before closing. Saved us thousands.

Masters Plumbing Service provides professional Drain Cleaning across Lockwood and the surrounding Lockwood, MO service area. Same-day service is available on most calls โ call to check today's availability.

Our drain techs in Lockwood, MO use the right equipment to clear it properly and confirm it's clear on camera before we leave.
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