FOGs (“Fat, Oil, and Grease”) are a leading cause of commercial drain blockages. They are more common in restaurants, but we’re also called out to many hotels, schools, and medical facilities—anywhere that regularly serves food.
In the retail, education, and hospitality sectors, blockages are often caused by foreign objects, soap residue, and hygiene products.
If none of these issues ring true, and yet your drains keep backing up, there may be a structural issue with your sewer pipes. Either way, our team can inspect your drains, identify the issue, and then recommend a solution.
How to Know if You Need Commercial Sewer Cleaning
Frequent backups could indicate a serious blockage. You may also notice strange noises or foul odors around your drains, as well as pooling water. Slow drainage is often one of the first signs, as it suggests that a blockage is forming but has yet to fully cut off the flow.
If you notice any of these issues, call Mr. Rooter® for commercial drain cleaning services in Chesapeake, VA.
How Mr. Rooter® Cleans Commercial Drains
We employ various methods to clean your commercial drains. These include drain augers that snake into your drains to physically dislodge the blockage, as well as hydro jetting, which blasts high-pressure water at the offending clog to fully clear it.
These methods are tailored toward commercial drains, and we have decades of combined experience cleaning drains for businesses across Chesapeake. We know what we’re doing, and we know how to finish the job quickly but thoroughly.
Tips for Preventing Blockages
Clogged drains massively disrupt your business. Even with our 24/7 emergency drain cleaning service, you still have the initial headache and mess of dealing with the blockage, as well as hours of disruption.
As always, prevention is better than cure. So, to prevent drain blockages in the future, implement practices such as:
- Schedule routine drain inspections to preempt issues.
- Conduct regular drain cleanings to remove minor blockages and sediment.
- Implement proper grease disposal practices.
- Educate your employees on the risks of drain blockages.
