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You stop worrying about that slow drain in the kitchen. Water flows the way it should. The smell disappears. You’re not plunging toilets or mopping up basement floors at midnight.
That’s what proper sewer cleaning in Florin, CA gets you—not a temporary patch, but a system that works. We use camera inspections to see what’s actually blocking your line, then high-pressure water jets to clear it completely. Not just poke a hole through it. Remove it.
Most jobs take one to three hours. You get your home back to normal without the guesswork, the mess, or the surprise charges that show up later.
Murray Plumbing is a family-owned company that’s been handling sewer line cleaning in Florin, CA and the greater Sacramento area for years. We’re licensed, insured, and we show up when we say we will.
Our Google rating sits at 4.7 stars from 93 reviews because we do what we say—arrive on time, explain what’s wrong, tell you what it costs before we start, and finish the job right. Some customers have told us the final bill came in lower than the estimate. That’s not an accident.
Florin has its own challenges. Older neighborhoods deal with tree root intrusion—Sacramento’s known as the City of Trees for a reason, and those roots go looking for water in your sewer lines. Clay soil doesn’t help either. We know what to look for and how to handle it.
First, we run a camera through your sewer line. This isn’t optional—it’s how we see what’s blocking the pipe, where it is, and what condition your pipes are in. Could be grease buildup, tree roots, or something that broke and lodged itself in there.
Once we know what we’re dealing with, we choose the right method. For most blockages, that means hydro jetting—high-pressure water that scours the inside of the pipe clean. It removes years of buildup, not just the clog causing problems today.
After the line is clear, we run the camera again to confirm the blockage is gone and check for any damage that might cause trouble later. You see the before and after. No mystery about what we did or whether it worked.
If the same blockage comes back during the warranty period, we come back at no charge. That’s the deal.
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Every sewer cleaning job includes a full camera inspection, complete blockage removal, and post-cleaning verification. You’re not paying for someone to snake your drain and hope for the best.
Slow drains are usually the first sign. Water takes longer to go down in sinks, tubs, or toilets. If multiple drains are slow at once, that’s your main sewer line telling you something’s wrong. Foul smells around drains mean sewer gases are escaping—your line isn’t sealed the way it should be.
In Florin, CA, tree roots are a common culprit. They work their way into pipes through tiny cracks, then grow until they block the whole line. Clay soil around here makes the problem worse because it shifts and puts pressure on older pipes.
Pricing depends on what’s blocking the line and where. A simple sink drain runs $150 to $250. Main sewer line cleaning typically falls between $300 and $500. If there’s structural damage that needs repair, costs can range from $1,000 to $4,000 depending on the method and extent of damage. We’ll tell you the exact cost after the camera inspection—before any work starts.
If only one drain is slow—say, your bathroom sink—that’s usually a localized clog. You might clear it yourself or call us for a quick fix. But if multiple drains are backing up at the same time, or if you’re getting gurgling sounds from toilets when you run the washing machine, that’s your main sewer line.
Other signs include water backing up in strange places. You flush the toilet and water comes up in the shower. That means the blockage is downstream in your main line, and everything’s trying to find another way out.
Foul smells are another giveaway. If you’re getting sewer odors around drains or in your basement, the line isn’t sealed properly—either from a blockage, a crack, or roots breaking through. A camera inspection will show us exactly what’s happening and where.
A drain snake pokes a hole through the blockage so water can flow again. It works for simple clogs, but it doesn’t remove the buildup on the pipe walls. That grease, soap scum, and debris stays there and catches more stuff. You’ll likely have the same problem again in a few months.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water—sometimes up to 4,000 PSI—to scour the inside of the pipe completely clean. It removes everything: grease, roots, mineral deposits, years of buildup. The pipe is as clean as it’s going to get without replacing it.
We use a camera first to check the condition of your pipes. If they’re old or cracked, hydro jetting might not be the right call. But for most situations, it’s the most thorough option and keeps your drains clear longer.
Most jobs take one to three hours from start to finish. A simple sink or shower drain clog can be cleared in under an hour. Main sewer line cleaning takes longer because we’re running a camera inspection, clearing the blockage, and verifying the line is completely open.
If we find tree roots or significant buildup, it might take closer to three hours. Roots don’t come out easy, and we need to make sure we’ve removed them completely—not just cut a hole through them.
You’ll know the timeline before we start. After the camera inspection, we’ll tell you what’s blocking the line, how long it’ll take to clear, and what it costs. No surprises halfway through the job.
Not if it’s done right. That’s why we run a camera inspection first—to see what material your pipes are made of and what condition they’re in. Older cast iron or clay pipes might have cracks or weak spots. If that’s the case, we adjust our approach.
Hydro jetting is safe for most modern pipes—PVC, ABS, and even older pipes in good condition. The water pressure is adjustable, so we dial it to what your system can handle. We’re not trying to blast through your pipes; we’re clearing what’s blocking them.
If the camera shows your pipes are too damaged for cleaning, we’ll tell you. At that point, you’re looking at repair or replacement, not cleaning. But we’ll give you the full picture before making any moves.
It depends on your home and what’s going into your drains. If you’ve got older trees near your sewer line, you might need cleaning every one to two years. Roots grow back, and they’ll find their way into the same cracks they used before.
Homes without tree issues can often go three to five years between cleanings—sometimes longer if you’re careful about what goes down the drain. Grease, coffee grounds, and “flushable” wipes (which aren’t actually flushable) all contribute to buildup.
If you’ve had a backup before, it’s worth getting a camera inspection even if everything seems fine. We can spot early warning signs—roots starting to grow in, buildup forming—and clear it before it becomes a problem. Cheaper to prevent a backup than deal with one at 2 a.m.
Yes. We’re available 24/7 for emergencies. A sewer backup doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.
When you call, you’ll talk to someone who can dispatch a technician right away—not an answering service that takes a message. We’ll give you an estimated arrival time and stick to it. Most customers mention in reviews that we showed up when we said we would, even for late-night calls.
Emergency pricing is straightforward. You’re not getting gouged because it’s 10 p.m. on a Saturday. We’ll assess the situation, tell you what it costs, and get your sewer line cleared so you can get back to normal. If it’s something that can wait until morning without causing damage, we’ll tell you that too.
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