Clogged drains stop your household in its tracks. At Dye Plumbing & Heating, we clear blockages quickly using professional equipment and techniques that store-bought solutions can't match. With 86+ years serving La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana, we've cleared every type of drain clog imaginable.
What sets our drain cleaning apart is video inspection—we see exactly what's causing problems and confirm complete clearing. No guessing, no assumptions, no return trips because the clog wasn't fully removed. You see what we see.
Store-bought drain cleaners and rental equipment often fail to clear clogs completely—or make problems worse:
Cable Machines: Our professional-grade drain machines power through blockages that consumer equipment can't touch. Various cable sizes and heads address different drain types and clog compositions.
Video Cameras: Fiber-optic cameras reveal exactly what's blocking your drain, its location, and any underlying pipe damage. You see the problem and the solution.
Hydro Jetting: High-pressure water (up to 4,000 PSI) scours pipe walls clean, removing grease buildup, scale deposits, and soft blockages completely.
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Grease and food debris clogs cleared completely with professional equipment.
Hair and soap buildup removed with specialized cable equipment.
Hair accumulation and soap scum cleared from tub and shower drains.
Sediment and debris removal from basement and utility floor drains.
Lint and soap residue cleared from washing machine drain lines.
Root intrusion, debris, and buildup cleared from main sewer lines.
Video inspection transforms drain cleaning from guesswork to certainty.
We insert a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable into your drain. The camera transmits real-time video to a monitor, showing:
Video inspection provides certainty and documentation:
Clogs that keep coming back need investigation
Multiple slow drains indicate main line issues
Mysterious odors without obvious cause
Unknown pipe conditions in aging systems
Know drain condition before buying
Confirm root intrusion and extent
Understanding what to expect helps you prepare for your drain cleaning service. Here's how we approach drain clearing at Dye Plumbing & Heating.
We evaluate the situation to understand the scope and select the right approach:
We identify the best access point for effective clearing:
Using appropriate equipment for the specific blockage:
Camera inspection reveals the complete picture:
Based on our findings, we provide honest recommendations:
For the most thorough cleaning, hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour pipe walls clean.
Not appropriate for:
Video inspection determines suitability before hydro jetting.
Tree roots seeking moisture naturally find their way into sewer lines through joints and cracks.
Cable Cutting: Root-cutting blades attached to cables shear roots from pipe walls.
Chemical Treatment: Copper sulfate or foaming treatments discourage regrowth.
Hydro Jetting: Blasts away root debris after cable cutting.
For chronic root problems:
Video inspection helps determine the best long-term approach.
Sewer backups and overflowing drains can't wait. Call 219-362-6251 for:
Our regional environment creates specific drain challenges:
La Porte and surrounding areas have beautiful mature trees—but their roots actively seek moisture in sewer lines. Homes with clay tile sewer lines are especially vulnerable.
Our region's hard water contributes to scale deposits inside drain lines, gradually restricting flow. Water softening helps prevent scale accumulation.
Spring snowmelt and heavy summer storms can overwhelm both household drains and municipal systems. High water tables contribute to basement drain issues.
Many Northwest Indiana homes have original cast iron or clay tile drains from the mid-1900s. These materials are prone to corrosion and root intrusion.
From our headquarters at 1600 Lake Street in La Porte, IN, we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the region. Our local presence means faster response times, familiarity with area homes and building codes, and the accountability that comes from being your neighbors.
Dye Plumbing & Heating provides professional drain cleaning throughout La Porte, IN and Northwest Indiana. With 86+ years of experience and video inspection included, we clear clogs completely and show you the results.
What you get:
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm | Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm
219-362-6251See exactly what's causing problems and confirm complete clearing with fiber-optic camera inspection.
Professional-grade cable machines and hydro jetting equipment clear clogs that consumer products can't touch.
Since 1939, we've cleared every type of drain clog in Northwest Indiana homes and businesses.
Backed by Google's guarantee for quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Upfront pricing before work begins—no surprises or hidden costs.
Often available for urgent drain clearing needs throughout La Porte and Northwest Indiana.
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