If every drain in the house is slow — or the worst ones are the lowest, like a tub or floor drain — the problem is almost certainly your main sewer line, not several individual clogs.
One slow drain is usually a local clog close to that fixture — kitchen sink grease, hair in a tub, an object in a toilet. Three slow drains at the same time, or a pattern where the slowest are on the lowest floors, points to the main line.
We diagnose which it is over the phone from your description before we show up. If it's the main line, we clear it with a cable machine or, for persistent or recurring blockages, a hydro jet that scours the pipe wall clean — not just pokes a hole through.
Is this an emergency?
Slow drains without a backup yet — not usually, but worth clearing soon. If drains start backing up (sewage coming up), that's an emergency. Call either way if you're not sure.
How often should I get my main line cleaned?
On city sewer: every 3–5 years if there's no history of issues. On septic with root-heavy trees nearby: every 1–2 years. After a backup: camera inspection to know what you're dealing with.
Will snaking fix it permanently?
Snaking clears the immediate blockage. If the cause is root intrusion, grease accumulation, or a structural problem, the clog will return. A camera shows which situation you have.
Still not sure what you're dealing with?
Call or text and describe what you're seeing. We'll tell you what it likely is and whether it can wait — no appointment needed to get a straight answer.