Professional Drain Cleaning and Clog Removal Throughout Orange County, NY

Slow drains are frustrating, and completely blocked drains can bring your household to a standstill. Store-bought chemical cleaners may temporarily open a clog, but they rarely address the underlying cause—and repeated use can damage your pipes over time. A. Stevens Plumbing & Heating Inc. provides professional drain cleaning throughout Washingtonville, NY, and Orange County using equipment that goes after the real problem, not just the symptom. Call (845) 496-5903 today.

Stuck Drain? Call Before the Problem Becomes More Serious

With technology, skill, and knowledge on our side, there isn't a clog we can't get through. When a standard snake isn't enough, we bring two powerful tools to every challenging drain situation:


Video Inspection—A tiny camera inserted through your piping shows us exactly what's causing the blockage and where, eliminating guesswork before we do any work.



Jetting — A blast of water at thousands of pounds of pressure disintegrates debris and flushes it completely through the line, cleaning your pipes like the day they were installed. Unlike snaking, jetting scours the entire interior wall—not just a hole through the clog.

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Gloved hand holding clumped debris over a sink drain, with water dripping into the basin

Common Causes of Drain Clogs

  • Hair and soap scum in bathroom sink, tub, and shower drains
  • Grease, food particles, and coffee grounds in kitchen drains
  • Wipes, paper products, or foreign objects in toilet drains
  • Tree roots infiltrating sewer lines
  • Mineral scale narrowing pipe diameter over time
  • Collapsed or offset pipe sections in older drain systems

When a Clog Is More Than Just a Clog

If your drains clog repeatedly shortly after clearing or multiple drains are backing up at the same time, the problem goes deeper than a surface blockage. Recurring clogs often signal tree root intrusion, significant scale buildup, or a structural issue like a partial collapse or bellied pipe section. These require professional diagnosis — ideally with a camera inspection — and a more involved repair. Catching them early is far less costly than waiting for a full backup.

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Preventive Drain Maintenance

Periodic professional drain cleaning is one of the most cost-effective things you can do for an older home, particularly for kitchen drains and main sewer lines prone to grease buildup and root infiltration. Ask about including drain maintenance in one of our service contracts when you call.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?

    Occasional use on a minor clog is generally fine, but repeated use corrodes older metal pipes and damages PVC fittings over time. They also don't address the root cause of recurring clogs. Professional cleaning is a safer, more permanent solution.

  • How long does professional drain cleaning take?

    Most standard residential visits are completed within one to two hours. Main sewer line cleaning or camera inspections may take longer. We'll give you a clear estimate before we begin.

  • How can I prevent clogs between professional cleanings?

    In the kitchen, keep grease, oil, and coffee grounds out of the drain. In the bathroom, use a drain screen to catch hair. Outside, monitor large trees near your sewer line—roots are the most common culprit in mainline blockages.

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Fast Drain Cleaning Service in Orange County

Don't put up with slow or blocked drains. Call A. Stevens Plumbing & Heating Inc. at (845) 496-5903 or email info@astevensplumbing.com. We serve Washingtonville, NY, and all surrounding Orange County communities.