A clogged drain rarely fixes itself, and a slow drain is usually an early warning. When water pools in your sink, gurgles in the tub, or backs up into a toilet, it means a blockage is building somewhere in your line. We clear it quickly so a minor annoyance never becomes a flooded floor or a damaged sewer line.

Here is what sets our drain cleaning in Memphis apart: we show you the problem. Our plumbers document the diagnosis with photos and in-line camera video, so you see the clog, the buildup, or the cracked pipe with your own eyes before any work begins. That is a real inspection, not a cheap coupon and a guess.

We serve homeowners and businesses across Collierville, Germantown, Bartlett, Cordova, Southaven, and Hernando, backed by an A+ BBB rating and repeat Commercial Appeal Choice Awards recognition.

Choate's has provided drain cleaning across the Memphis metro since 1958, and every diagnosis is documented with photo and camera-video proof before work starts.

Whole-System Drain and Sewer Cleaning, Not Just the Fixture

Clearing the fixture, you can see, often leaves the real problem untouched. Many companies snake the visible drain, watch it flow, and leave, only for the clog to return within weeks. The blockage was deeper in the line the whole time.

We clean the entire drainage path, from the fixture to the main sewer line, using camera guidance to confirm the pipe is actually clear. For heavy grease, root intrusion, or years of scale, we use high-pressure hydro-jetting to scour the pipe walls back to full diameter. When a camera reveals damage beyond a blockage, we walk you through the options.

Explore the related services this connects to: sewer cleaning, Hydro-Jetting service, and sewer line repair.

We clear the full line from fixture to main sewer and confirm the result with a camera, and we use hydro-jetting for grease, roots, and scale that a snake cannot remove.

Emergency Drain Cleaning Available 24/7

Drain emergencies do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. A blocked drain can trigger a sewage backup, a foul odor, or standing water at any hour, and every minute raises the risk of damage to floors, cabinets, and drywall. Our plumbers answer emergency drain calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across Memphis, Collierville, Jackson, and North Mississippi.

While you wait for us to arrive, take these first steps to limit damage:

• Stop using water in the affected area, including sinks, tubs, and toilets, so the backup does not worsen.
• Locate your main water shut-off valve in case you need to cut off water fast. Not sure where it is? Our main water shut-off valve location guide shows you.
• Keep people and pets clear of any sewage backup, which can carry bacteria.

For an active plumbing emergency, call our plumbing line now at (901) 250-2117.

Choate's provides 24/7 emergency drain cleaning across the Memphis metro, and stopping water use plus locating your main shut-off valve are the two fastest ways to limit damage before we arrive.

Signs You Need Drain Cleaning

Your drains usually warn you before they fail. Catching these signs early is the difference between a routine cleaning and an emergency backup. Call a Choate's drain cleaning plumber if you notice any of the following:

• Slow drains in sinks, tubs, or showers
• Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets
• Water backing up into toilets, tubs, or sinks
• Sewage smells indoors or near floor drains
• Unusually high water bills with no clear cause
• A green, soggy patch in the yard, which can signal a broken sewer line

Here is the "why" behind the urgency: a single slow drain often points to a partial blockage that keeps growing. Left alone, it can become a full backup, and in older Memphis homes with clay or cast-iron sewer lines, that pressure can expose cracks or collapsed sections that need repair, not just cleaning.

Slow drains, gurgling, backups, and sewage odors are early warning signs of a growing blockage, and in older homes with clay or cast-iron lines, they can point to pipe damage that a camera inspection will confirm.

Residential and Commercial Drain Cleaning

We clean drains for both homes and businesses because the two are not the same job. A three-bedroom house in Germantown and a busy restaurant in downtown Memphis put very different demands on a drainage system, and each needs the right equipment and approach.

For homeowners, we handle kitchen sinks, bathroom drains, floor drains, laundry lines, and main sewer connections. For our commercial customers, downtime is the real cost. A blocked drain in a restaurant, retail space, office, or warehouse can shut down operations, so we work fast to restore flow and keep your doors open. Learn more about our commercial plumbing services.

Choate's cleans residential and commercial drains across the Mid-South, prioritizing fast restoration for businesses where a blocked drain means costly operational downtime.

Advanced Drain Cleaning Equipment and Camera Inspections

Modern drain cleaning is guided by cameras, not guesswork. The old approach was to run a snake, hope it caught the clog, and move on. We go further so the job is done once and verified.

Our plumbers use motorized augers and high-pressure hydro-jetting to clear blockages deep in the line, then send an in-line drain camera through the pipe to confirm it is fully clear. That same camera often reveals the root cause, whether it is grease buildup, tree-root intrusion, or a cracked pipe, and we record it so you can see exactly what we found. When the footage shows damage, a sewer camera inspection gives you a documented basis for the repair plan before you spend a dollar on it.

We clear drains with augers and hydro-jetting, then verify the result with a recorded in-line camera inspection that also identifies the root cause of the clog.

Why Choose Choate's for Drain Cleaning

Choate's competes on trust and transparency, not the lowest coupon price. A quick search shows plenty of drain cleaning companies near you, so here is what actually makes us different across Memphis and Collierville.

• Documented proof, every time. You see photo and camera-video evidence of the problem before you approve any work. No mystery diagnoses.
• Clear pricing before we start. We explain the plan and the price up front, so the cost is never a surprise. We will not quote complex sewer repairs sight-unseen over the phone, because an honest number requires a real look at your line.
• A 65-plus-year local legacy. Family-owned since 1958 and now led by the third generation, backed by an A+ BBB rating and Commercial Appeal Choice Awards recognition.
• Licensed and insured in TN and MS. License #51398 and E51398.
• One call covers it all. Drains, sewers, water heaters, and whole-home plumbing under one trusted local team.

Any promotion we offer, including our drain clearing special, always comes paired with a genuine inspection, never a bait-and-switch upsell.

Choate's differentiates through documented proof, upfront pricing, and a family legacy dating to 1958, and it never competes on being the cheapest option.

Protect Your Drains Year-Round with the FAM Plan

The cheapest drain emergency is the one that never happens. Recurring clogs, slow drains, and grease buildup are far easier to prevent than to clear at 2 a.m. Our FAM Plan (Family Assurance Membership) includes preventative plumbing maintenance that keeps your drains flowing and catches small problems before they back up your whole line.

Membership is a smart fit for older Memphis-area homes with clay or cast-iron sewer lines, where proactive care heads off expensive failures. See what is included and Learn About the FAM Plan.

The FAM Plan (Family Assurance Membership) adds preventative drain and plumbing maintenance that prevents recurring clogs and protects aging sewer lines from costly failures.

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