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Drain Services in Union County, NJ — Clogs Cleared, Lines Restored, Pumps Repaired

From a slow shower drain to a backed-up sewer line — we use the right tool for the job. No chemicals. No guesswork.

Most drain problems start small — a slow sink, a gurgling toilet, a faint smell — and quietly get worse until something backs up. Continental Plumbers has been clearing drains across Union County since 1985. We use proper drain machines, hydro jetting, and camera inspection to find the cause and fix it for good. Not chemicals that damage your pipes. Not guesses that lead to repeat calls.

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Since 1985
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Drain Services We Handle

very Drain in Your Home — Cleared the Right Way

From a single slow drain to a collapsed sewer line, here’s what we handle across Union County:

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Drain Cleaning

We clean with proper tools — drain machines, hydro jets, and cameras. Not bottles of Drano that ruin your pipes.

Clogged Drain Repair

Sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, floor drains. Cleared with proper drain machines — never with chemicals.

Sewer Drain Cleaning

Main line backups, multiple-fixture clogs, sewage smells. The big issues that need a sewer specialist. FREE camera inspection included.

Video Camera Inspection

We send a camera through the line so you see exactly what's happening. No more guessing where the problem is.

Sump Pump Services

Sump pump installation, repair, and replacement. Battery backups for storm-prone homes.

Hydro Jetting

High-pressure water blasts roots, grease, and decades of buildup from your pipes. Restores flow to near-original.

Signs You Need Drain Service

Signs You Need Drain Service

Most drain problems get worse with time. Catching them early costs less than waiting:
Slow Drains

Water taking longer to go down sink, shower, or tub. Early sign of buildup — easy to clear before it's a full backup.

Gurgling Sounds

Toilet bubbles when you run the sink. Water gurgles from a drain you're not using. Sign of venting issues or partial main line clog.

Sewage Smells

Sulfur or sewage odor from drains, floor, or yard. Either dry traps (easy) or a venting/sewer issue (more serious).

Recurring Clogs

Same drain keeps clogging every few weeks. Means the issue is deeper than the trap — usually grease, roots, or a partially blocked main.

Multiple Drains Backing Up

When more than one fixture backs up at the same time, the problem is in the main sewer line — not a single drain.

Sewage Backing Up Into the House

Water rising in the tub or floor drain when you flush. Health hazard. Call immediately.

How We Actually Clear Drains

Real Methods, Real Tools, No Drano

Chemical drain cleaners are a temporary fix that damages pipes — especially older Union County homes with galvanized or cast-iron lines. Here’s what we actually use:
Drain Snake / Auger

Mechanical cable threaded through the pipe to break up or pull out clogs. Standard for most kitchen, bathroom, and shower drain clogs.

Hydro Jetting

High-pressure water (up to 4,000 PSI) blasts away grease, roots, sludge, and decades of buildup. Restores pipes close to original flow.

Video Camera Inspection

Flexible camera fed into the line shows us exactly what's wrong — root intrusion, cracks, bellies, foreign objects. No exploratory digging.

Diagnostic & Smoke Testing

For complex issues, we can pressure-test lines or use smoke testing to locate hidden vent or break points without tearing into walls or floors.

We Get It

The Drain Concerns We Hear from Union County Neighbors

"My drain keeps clogging no matter what I do."

Recurring clogs almost always mean the issue is deeper than the trap. It might be grease buildup further down the line, tree roots invading from outside, or a partially blocked main. We camera-inspect to find the real cause — and clear it properly so it stops coming back.

"My house is old. I'm worried about my cast-iron drain pipes."

Common concern in Union County. Cast-iron drain stacks were standard in homes built from the 1920s through the 1970s. They last decades, but they corrode and fail eventually. We can camera-inspect to assess condition and tell you straight whether you need to plan for replacement or you've still got years left.

"I'm scared a plumber will dig up my yard 'looking' for the sewer problem."

You shouldn't have to. We camera-inspect the line first to locate the exact problem — root intrusion, broken section, belly, or collapse. Then we know exactly where to dig, if digging is even needed. Some sewer repairs can now be done trenchless.

"My tenant said the drain is backed up. I need this fixed today."

Common property manager call. Most clog calls we handle same-day. We communicate with your tenant professionally, fix the issue, and bill clearly back to you.

Drain Emergencies

24/7 Emergency Line: (973) 900-0430

Some drain problems can wait until tomorrow. These cannot:

Sewage backups are a health hazard, not just an inconvenience. If you see or smell sewage inside your home, call (973) 900-0430 right now. We dispatch the closest available plumber, day or night.

The Neighbor Difference

Why Union County Chooses Continental for Drain Services

Local since 1985

40+ years clearing drains and sewer lines in Union County. We know what's in these old pipes.

No chemicals — proper tools

Snake, hydro jet, camera. The right tool for the job — never Drano or shortcuts that damage pipes.

We coordinate with your trades

GC, designer, electrician, HVAC. We plan around the project, not the other way around.

Warrantied installation

Manufacturer warranties stay valid. Our installation work is warrantied too — if it fails, we come back at no charge.

Where We Serve

Drain Services Across Union County

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Drain Services FAQs

Replacement is swapping an old unit for a similar new one — usually because the old one failed. Installation is a new project — new construction, addition, first-time install, or major type change (like tank to tankless). Installations involve more planning and often more code work.

Yes. NJ plumbing code requires permits for water heater installations. We handle the permit, schedule the inspection, and meet the inspector on-site.

Standard tank install: 4–6 hours. Tankless install or tank-to-tankless conversion: 6–10 hours, sometimes spread across two days. We confirm timing during the quote.

Yes. NJ Clean Energy Program offers significant rebates on heat pump water heaters and qualifying tankless systems. We'll let you know what your install qualifies for and can help with the paperwork.

Yes — that's exactly what camera inspection is for. We feed a camera through the line, see the exact problem and location, and only dig where needed. Some repairs can now be done trenchless.
Yes. We work with property managers across Union County on single-call clogs and recurring maintenance programs. Documented work, clear billing.