Sewer and Drain

Calgon take me away… Relax in a nice long bubble bath or freshen up in a cool quick shower. To many of us our bathrooms are our sanctuaries where we can wind down and regenerate from the day’s stress. When problems arise with your tub or shower Quik Action Plumbing can quickly diagnosis and resolve your problem so that you do not have to.

Is your tub/shower clogged or draining slow?

It is possible that the fixture drain may have a slight clog. We advise not to use any type of liquid drain cleaning solutions. These products generally do not reach the stoppage and in most cases crystalize within the lines, therefore, making matters worse . However, they can be used for preventive maintainace while drains are flowing. Stoppages occur for many different reasons: everyday use; hair and soap scrum are the most common, or on occasions it may be caused by more serious conditions such as a break in the line. In any case, Quik Action Plumbing can remove any and all stoppage by running our electrical mechanical snake through the line to clear the blockage or in the worst case replacing the line.

Tub spout is loose / broken: Either can be replaced with a universal tub spout that has either a compression fitting that will slip over a ½ inch OD rigged pipe and tighten. Or should be replaced with a spout which has female threads inside of the spout to accommodate a ½ male adapter.

Tub spout is leaking: If the leak is coming from the end of the spout itself, this is usually caused by the washers or the seats. Once the washers are torn and the seats are rough it is best to replace both. A leaky spout or faucet can cost a homeowner $$$. However, if leaks are appearing in other areas, then the problem may be coming from one of the many connections and pipes located behind the wall in the bathroom.

Shower pan leaking: The most commonly found leaks: cermanic tiled shower dated approximately 1975 and early would be of a lead material, which Quik Action Plumbing would recommend replacing instead of repairing. Vinyl pre- fabricated shower pans generally develop a leak around the drain outlet, which is common and can be repaired simply by resealing the flange with plumber’s puddy. In some cases it is not the actual shower pan or drain leaking at all, but the shower water is escaping thru the shower fixture trim and can normally be tighten or the escutcheon seals may need replacing. Also, in cases where you have ceramic tile, water could be escaping through deteriorated grout lines which would need regrouting.

Helfpul Conservation Tips…

  • Installing low-flow showerheads in all showers and aerated faucets on you sinks can save your family up to 900 gallons a week.
  • If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, you should consider replacing it with a more water efficient showerhead.
  • If you keep your shower under 5 minutes, you can save up to 1000 gallons a month.
  • Plug the bathtub before turning the water on, adjust the temperature as the tub fills to save water.


7 days a week, nights, weekend, emergencies and holidays Quik Action Plumbing offers sewer and drain cleaning for the following:

• Main Sewer Lines
• Kitchen sinks
• Bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs
• Floor drains
• Laundry drains
• Toilets
• And more…

Sometimes a slow drain or backed up sewer line could be caused by a very serious problem. Overflows can cause major interior damage to your home or property, the longer left unattended. One call to Quik Action Plumbing will give you the assurance of knowing that your problem will be properly diagnosed and solved.

Typically, there are 5 solutions to cure clogged sewers and drains:

1. Auger: Mainly used on toilets
2. Electric cable or snake: Our technician would use cable equipment to remove and /or clear the cause of your stoppage, this will enable us to video inspect your sewer/drain lines to determine the cause of the stoppage.
3. Hydro Water Jetting: We use a high velocity water jetter to pressure clean the inside of your sewer lines, the cleansing streams of water are able to cut through grease, sludge and sometimes roots. Our jetters use water that is propelled under varying amounts of pressure into the drain. Benefits of water jetting include:
• Cleanse the entire interior of the pipe enabling it to get those small blockages, grease and a lot of times, roots that could easily be missed by a cable or snake.
• Enviornmentaly safe
• Can be used on many different types and sizes of drains.

Video Camera Inspections

In some cases this service is complimentary, when receiving a main line sewer cleaning, so that we may identify the cause of the stoppage in addition to providing you with a permanent solution. Video inspections can quickly inspect and reveal accurate information about your sewer and drain lines. If you have a leak or emergency flooding situation the camera can identify the pipes damaged area after the stoppage has been removed.

Line Locating

Need help locating a line or determining the path of your drains? Using our high tech equipment, locating drain lines and routes are made easy. We can help locate those drains and assist you with any repairs or cleaning that you may need.

Helpful Hints to Keep Those Drains Clean…

• Once a month, pour 1 gallon of bleach down either side of your kitchen sink, wait 20 minutes, then fill both sides of your kitchen sink to the rim with hot water and then remove stoppers simutainioulsy. The volume and weight of the water will help flush the drain lines free of grease, therefore preventing a stoppage.
• Clean pop-up stoppers in the bathroom sink and tub regularly.
• Don’t pour grease down any sink or toilet.
• Don’t put coffee grounds in any sink or toilet.
• Don’t use garbage disposal as garbage can.

So to There are typically four solutions to remedy your clogged drains or problem sewer:
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1. Electric Cable or Snake:
We use our cable equipment to clear or remove the cause of your stoppage, this will enable use to video inspect your sewer and drain lines and see why your drains clogged up.

2. Water Jet Line Cleaning:
Our experienced service technicians can water jet clean the inside of your sewer lines, thereby removing years of built up sludge, grease and scale. It’s like pressure cleaning the inside of your sewer pipes. This is the next step if our video inspection shows grease or sludge or roots. Using the electric cable on grease is like sticking your finger in a jar of peanut butter. It just makes a small hole. The jetter will remove all the peanut butter from the jar.
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3. Spot Repair or Sectional Repair:
In the unfortunate event that your sewer or drain cannot be cleared, we can help you with that as well. Perhaps a spot repair or a section of pipe should be replaced. We will diagnose the problem and fix it right, the first time.

4. Complete Replacement:
In the unfortunate event that your sewer can not be cleared by cabling or water jetting and needs to be completely replaced, we can help you with that as well. Our experienced crews will excavate, install, and clean up the work area so that it looks like we were never there.
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• The Three Stages To Sewer Damage:
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• 1. Roots have entered the sewer system, causing partial stoppage. This can usually be spot repaired by cabling or water jetting. However this would only temporary.

2. Roots have clogged the sewer system causing serious damage. This can be fixed permanently by replacing a section of your sewer, or temporarily by water jetting.

3. Roots have caused the sewer to collapse or have severely damaged the pipe. This usually causes a catastrophic stoppage. Sewer rehabilitation will be required.