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Clogged Drain Repair in Union County, NJ — Cleared the Same Day, Most Calls

Backed-up sink, slow shower, toilet that won't flush, or sewage coming up the floor drain? Call us before you reach for the Drano. We'll fix it right the first time.

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A clogged drain isn't just inconvenient — it's a warning. If water won't go down, something downstream is wrong, and the longer it sits, the worse it usually gets. Continental Plumbers has been clearing clogged drains across Union County since 1985. Most calls we handle same-day. No chemicals, no shortcuts, no "we'll have to come back tomorrow."

NJ Master Plumber License #9142
Since 1985
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(1,377 reviews)
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Clogged Drains We Fix

Every Drain in Your Home — Cleared Properly

Clogged Kitchen Sink

Grease, food particles, garbage disposal jams. The #1 clog we see — and the one Drano is worst at fixing.

Clogged Shower or Tub

Hair, soap scum, mineral buildup. Cleared with proper drum augers — not coat hangers or chemicals.

Clogged Toilet

Foreign objects, deep clogs, weak flush. Most clear in minutes with the right auger. Some signal deeper line issues.

Clogged Bathroom Sink

Toothpaste, hair, soap residue. Quick clears — usually 30 minutes or less.

Clogged Floor Drain

Basement, garage, laundry. Often sediment, debris, or dried trap water. Important to keep working — they prevent flooding.

Multiple Drains Backing Up

This isn't a single clog — it's a main line issue.

What to Do Right Now (While You Wait)

Three Steps Before We Arrive

If you’re dealing with an active clog right now, here’s what helps — and what makes it worse:

✅ DO

❌ DON'T

Why Drains Clog (And How We Find the Real Cause)

Most Clogs Have Three Causes — Here's How We Find Yours

A real drain cleaning visit uses the right tool for the kind of clog you have. Here’s what we use and when:

Grease & Food Buildup
(Kitchen)

Cooking grease cools, hardens, and grabs onto food particles inside the pipe. Builds up over months. Causes recurring slow drains. Snake clears the symptom; hydro jet clears the cause.

Hair & Soap Scum
(Bathroom)

Hair tangles around the stopper, soap scum binds it together, and the clog grows. Common in tubs and bathroom sinks. Quick to clear once accessed properly.

Tree Roots & Pipe Issues
(Main Line)

Recurring backups in multiple drains usually mean tree root intrusion or a cracked sewer line. Camera inspection finds it.

For recurring clogs, we don't just clear and leave. We camera-inspect to find out why it keeps happening — and tell you straight what's actually going on.

We Get It

The Concerns We Hear About Clogged Drains

"I poured a whole bottle of Drano and it didn't work."

Most plumbers hear this every day. Chemical drain cleaners work in marketing more than they work in pipes — and when they don't dissolve the clog, they coat it and push it deeper. We'll clear what's actually there, and if the chemicals damaged the pipe (especially in older lines), we'll tell you.

"The same drain keeps clogging every few months."

Repeat clogs almost always mean the issue is downstream from the trap. Grease layered inside a kitchen line, partial main line obstruction, or tree root intrusion. We camera-inspect for recurring clogs to find the real cause — not just clear the symptom again.

"My house is old. I'm worried about damaging my pipes."

Reasonable concern in Union County. Older cast-iron and galvanized lines are more fragile than modern PVC. We assess pipe condition before choosing our method — using a softer mechanical clearing instead of high-pressure hydro jetting on compromised lines.

"My tenant just called about an overflowing toilet."

Property manager classic — and almost always same-day for us. We respond fast, communicate with the tenant professionally, and clear the issue cleanly. Then we bill you, not them.

Clogged Drain Emergencies

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

Some clogs can wait until tomorrow. These cannot:

If sewage is visible or smellable inside your home, that's a health hazard — not a delay-until-tomorrow situation. Call (973) 900-0430.

The Neighbor Difference

Why Union County Chooses Continental for Drain Cleaning

Local since 1985

40+ years clearing clogs in Union County homes and rental properties.

No chemicals — ever

Proper drain machines for every drain size. Safe for old pipes and new.

Same-day service

Most clog calls handled the day you call. 24/7 emergency for sewage backups.

30-day re-clear warranty

If a drain we cleared re-clogs within 30 days, we come back at no charge.

Where We Serve

Clogged Drain Repair Across Union County

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Clogged Drain FAQs

Most clogged drain calls same-day or next-day. Overflowing toilets and sewage backups dispatched 24/7.
Most single-drain clogs: 30–60 minutes. Tougher clogs requiring hydro jetting or camera inspection: 1–2 hours. We tell you upfront based on what's involved.
No — and it'll make our job harder. Chemical drain cleaners rarely work on real clogs and they damage pipes (especially older Union County lines). Just stop using the drain and call us — we'll handle it.
Recurring clogs mean the cause is deeper than the trap — usually grease buildup, root intrusion, or a partial main line obstruction. We camera-inspect for recurring issues.
Yes. We work with small commercial properties, restaurants, and multi-unit buildings across Union County.