Drain Cleaning

A slow drain is more than a minor annoyance. Left unaddressed, partial blockages become full clogs, standing water, and sewage backups that threaten your property and your health. Keston’s Plumbing delivers professional drain cleaning in Alexandria, VA and throughout Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area. With over 10 years of experience and Green Plumbing Certified technicians, we clear your drains and keep them flowing.

Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

Most drain problems develop gradually. Knowing what to watch for helps you act before a slowdown becomes a costly emergency.

• Water draining slowly in sinks, tubs, or showers. Soap scum, hair, and mineral deposits accumulate inside pipes over time, narrowing the passage until water barely moves.
• Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets. Air trapped by a partial blockage produces a distinct gurgling noise, often signaling a clog deeper in the line.
• Recurring clogs in the same fixture. If you are clearing the same drain every few weeks, the underlying cause — buildup, root intrusion, or a partial line collapse — has not been addressed.
• Foul odors rising from drains. Organic matter stuck inside pipes decomposes and produces smells that household cleaners cannot mask.
• Multiple fixtures backing up simultaneously. When more than one drain is affected at the same time, the blockage is likely in a shared branch line or your main sewer line.
• Water pooling around floor drains. Standing water near basement or garage floor drains often indicates a blockage in the line leading to your sewer lateral.

If any of these sound familiar, call Keston’s Plumbing at (703) 655-5274 before the problem escalates.

Our Drain Cleaning Services

Kitchen, Bathroom, and Floor Drain Cleaning

Every drain in your home faces different challenges. Kitchen drains accumulate grease and food particles that create stubborn blockages. Bathroom drains collect hair and soap residue that slow drainage over time. Floor drains in basements and garages gather sediment that can cause pooling during heavy use. We clear every type of residential drain to restore full flow.

Drain Snaking

For most residential clogs, a professional drain snake is the fastest solution. Our technicians use powered drum machines suited to the pipe diameter, physically breaking apart or retrieving the obstruction without damaging your pipes.

Hydro Jetting

When a standard snake cannot fully restore the line, we deploy hydro jetting. A specialized nozzle delivers water at 3,000 to 4,000 PSI to scour pipe walls clean, removing grease, scale, mineral deposits, and root intrusion. This is particularly effective for older Alexandria homes with buildup inside cast iron or clay sewer lines.

Video Camera Inspections

When the cause of a problem is not obvious, we insert a waterproof camera into the line to pinpoint the exact location and nature of the blockage. Camera inspections reveal root intrusion, pipe corrosion, joint separation, and foreign objects, giving you the information needed to make informed repair decisions.

Root Intrusion Removal

Older neighborhoods in Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax have mature trees whose roots enter sewer lines through small cracks, expanding until they obstruct the pipe. We cut through root masses with specialized cutting heads and apply treatments to slow regrowth.

Grease Trap Cleaning

Commercial kitchens in Northern Virginia are required to maintain grease traps. Keston’s Plumbing cleans and services grease traps on a scheduled or as-needed basis, helping your business stay compliant and avoid costly backups.

Preventive Drain Maintenance

The best way to avoid an emergency drain call is to prevent clogs from forming. We offer scheduled maintenance plans that include periodic cleaning, camera inspections, and condition reporting. Regular maintenance extends the life of your plumbing and catches small problems early.

Green Plumbing Certified

Keston’s Plumbing holds Green Plumbing Certification. We prioritize environmentally responsible methods. Hydro jetting uses only water to clean pipes, eliminating the need for harsh chemical drain cleaners that corrode plumbing and introduce toxins into the water supply. We advise every customer on sustainable practices that protect their system and the local watershed.

Honest Pricing, Guaranteed Work

We charge by the job, not by the hour, so you know the price before work begins. Every drain cleaning service is backed by our 30-day workmanship warranty. For larger issues uncovered during the cleaning, we offer 90 days same-as-cash financing.

Schedule Your Drain Cleaning Today

Whether you are dealing with a stubborn clog or want to get ahead of problems with preventive maintenance, Keston’s Plumbing is ready to help. We serve Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Springfield, McLean, Tysons, and communities throughout the DC Metro area. Call (703) 655-5274 to schedule an appointment, or reach our emergency line at (443) 416-4826 if the situation cannot wait. Licensed, insured, and trusted across Northern Virginia for over a decade, we will get your drains flowing right.