Drain & Sewer Cleaning in Fairfax, CA

We offer same-day service across Fairfax and the Ross Valley, with emergency response for active sewer backups. As a licensed (CA #501853) local company, we keep cabling and jetting equipment on every truck so most clogs are cleared in a single visit.

Many Fairfax houses started as early-1900s summer cottages with clay or Orangeburg laterals that are now brittle and cracked. Those joints invite roots from the town’s mature oaks and redwoods, which is the leading cause of sewer repair we see here.

Yes — we run a video inspection to pinpoint the exact root mass, crack, or collapse before quoting. On Fairfax’s steep, tree-covered lots this prevents unnecessary digging and tells us whether a clog can be cleared or the lateral truly needs replacement.

Often, yes. High-pressure jetting scours roots and grease from the full pipe diameter, not just punching a hole through them like a basic snake. For badly collapsed lines we’ll recommend trenchless or spot repair instead, and we’ll tell you honestly which your line needs.

Sewer cleaning focuses on cleaning out an entire line that is blocked or a clog deep in the system, whereas drain cleaning focuses on a single fixture.

Call a plumber immediately after turning off the water and clearing the area as much as you safely can. Do not use any plumbing fixtures until the issue is resolved.

Recurring clogs could be caused by grease buildup, root intrusions, damage in the pipe, or a buildup of debris that has not been fully removed.

This is likely due to a larger blockage in the main sewer line rather than a problem in a specific plumbing fixture.

This depends on the material and state of your pipes. If you are unsure, a licensed plumber can help make the determination before any work begins.