Why Your Drain Keeps Clogging

If your drains keep clogging despite your best efforts, there's likely an underlying issue that simple plunging or chemical cleaners can't resolve. Recurring clogs are frustrating and can indicate problems that will only get worse without professional intervention.

Golding Plumbing solves recurring drain problems for Pickering and Durham Region homeowners. Here's why your drains keep clogging and what to do about it.

Grease Buildup in Kitchen Drains

Grease, fats, and oils are the number one cause of recurring kitchen drain clogs. Even small amounts poured down the drain accumulate on pipe walls, hardening over time and trapping food particles. Eventually, the buildup narrows the pipe enough to cause slow draining and clogs.

The solution is professional drain cleaning with hydro jetting, which blasts away grease buildup and restores full pipe diameter. Going forward, never pour grease down your drain—dispose of it in the garbage instead.

Hair and Soap Scum in Bathroom Drains

Bathroom drains clog repeatedly due to hair combined with soap scum. Hair wraps around drain components and creates a net that traps soap residue and other debris. Drain screens can help reduce the problem, but regular professional cleaning is the best prevention.

Our plumbers use specialized tools to remove hair clogs and clean the pipe walls. We can also install drain screens to help prevent future accumulation.

Tree Root Intrusion

Tree roots are attracted to the moisture and nutrients in your sewer line. They enter through tiny cracks or joint separations and grow inside the pipe, creating recurring blockages. Chemical root killers provide temporary relief, but the roots always return.

Hydro jetting effectively cuts through roots, and video camera inspection reveals the extent of the intrusion. For severe cases, pipe repair or replacement may be necessary to permanently solve the problem.

Pipe Scale and Mineral Deposits

Durham Region's water contains minerals that can deposit inside pipes over time, especially in hot water lines. This scale narrows pipes and creates rough surfaces that catch debris, leading to recurring clogs.

Professional descaling and pipe cleaning remove mineral deposits and restore flow. For severely scaled pipes, replacement with modern materials provides a permanent solution.

Improper Pipe Slope

Drain pipes need a specific slope to function properly. If pipes settle, shift, or were improperly installed, waste water doesn't flow efficiently and debris accumulates. This is common in older Durham Region homes where foundations have settled over decades.

Correcting pipe slope requires professional assessment and repair. Golding Plumbing can identify slope issues with video inspection and correct them to eliminate recurring clogs. Call (416) 669-8327 for a professional drain assessment.