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Liquid drain cleaners dissolve the soft center of a clog but leave the grease coating on the pipe wall. That residue catches new food particles and rebuilds the blockage within weeks. Roto-Rooter's hydro jetting sends high-pressure water through the line to scour the pipe wall clean, removing the grease layer that chemical products can't reach. The result lasts far longer than a bottle of drain cleaner.

Tree roots grow toward moisture and enter drain lines through hairline cracks at pipe joints - common in older clay or cast iron sewer laterals. Once inside, roots expand as they absorb moisture, eventually blocking flow entirely. Roto-Rooter's cutting machine shreds root intrusions mechanically, and a sewer camera confirms the line is clear afterward. For severe root problems, hydro jetting follows the cut to flush debris out of the line.

The basement floor drain sits at the lowest point in the home's drainage system, so it's the first to show signs when the main sewer line is compromised. Backups there often mean a blockage has developed between the house and the city main - not just in the floor drain itself. Roto-Rooter technicians run a camera through the main line to confirm the source, then clear it with an auger or hydro jetting. Call 843-556-4320 to schedule service.

Hydro jetting uses a high-pressure water stream - typically several thousand PSI - to blast grease, mineral scale, and root debris off the interior pipe wall. A cable auger punches through a clog but doesn't clean the walls. Hydro jetting is the right choice when a line has recurring backups, heavy grease buildup, or calcified scale that a cable can't cut. Roto-Rooter technicians assess the line with a camera before recommending the method.

Common signs include unexplained spikes in your water bill, damp drywall, a musty smell, or the sound of running water when all fixtures are off. Roto-Rooter technicians use moisture meters and visual inspection to trace the leak source without unnecessary demolition. Catching a hidden leak early prevents structural damage and mold growth. Call 843-556-4320 to have a technician locate the leak.

When two or more fixtures back up simultaneously - toilets, tubs, and floor drains all at once - the blockage is almost always in the main sewer line, not in a single fixture's branch. Tree roots, grease accumulation, or a collapsed section can all cause this. Roto-Rooter runs a sewer camera to locate the exact problem, then clears it with an auger or hydro jetting depending on what the camera reveals.

Yes. Roto-Rooter dispatches technicians 24/7, 365 days a year. A burst pipe, a sewage backup, or a water heater failure doesn't wait for business hours, and neither does Roto-Rooter's dispatch. Call 843-556-4320 any time of day or night and a technician will be sent to address the problem. In Mount Pleasant, SC, the same national dispatch standard applies around the clock.

A sudden pressure drop usually points to a supply line leak, a partially closed shutoff valve, or a failing pressure reducing valve (PRV). If only one fixture is affected, the issue is likely local to that fixture. If pressure is low throughout the house, the PRV or the main supply line is the more likely culprit. Roto-Rooter technicians test pressure at multiple points to isolate the cause before recommending a repair.

A constantly running toilet almost always traces back to a worn flapper or a faulty fill valve. The flapper seals the tank after each flush; when it degrades, water seeps continuously into the bowl and the fill valve runs to compensate. Roto-Rooter technicians diagnose which component has failed and replace it on the spot. Left unaddressed, a running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day.

That rumbling usually means sediment has settled on the tank floor. Minerals from the water supply collect over time, and the heating element has to work through that layer, creating noise and reducing efficiency. Roto-Rooter technicians flush the tank to remove the buildup, then inspect the anode rod and pressure relief valve to confirm the unit is operating safely. Call 843-556-4320 to schedule a water heater inspection.