Drain Cleaning Services in Jacksonville & Orange Park, FL

A slow sink or a backed-up shower is more than an annoyance. Left alone, a clog can turn into standing water, bad odors, or a sewage backup. Lance Maxwell Plumbing clears clogged drains for homes and businesses across Jacksonville, Orange Park, and the rest of Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties. We’ve been a locally owned plumbing company here since 1994, and we don’t just punch a hole through the clog. We find out why it happened so it doesn’t come right back.

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Drains We Clean

Kitchen sinks clogged with grease, food scraps, and soap buildup
Bathroom sinks slowed by hair, toothpaste, and soap scum
Showers and tubs backed up with hair and residue
Toilets that clog repeatedly or won’t flush fully
Laundry drains and utility sinks clogged with lint
Floor drains in garages and utility areas
Main sewer lines that back up multiple fixtures at once

Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

Water drains slowly or pools in the sink, tub, or shower
Gurgling sounds from drains or toilets
Bad odors coming from drains
The same drain keeps clogging after you clear it
Water backs up into the tub when you flush the toilet
More than one fixture is slow or backed up at the same time

That last one is important. When several drains back up at once, the problem is usually in the main sewer line, not a single fixture. Stop using water and call us before it overflows.

How We Clear Clogged Drains

Drain Snaking and Augering

For most clogs, we use professional drain snakes and cable machines sized to the line. They break up and pull out hair, grease, and debris without damaging your pipes.

Main Line Cleaning

When the clog is in the main line, we clear it through a cleanout using a heavy-duty cable machine, restoring flow to every fixture in the house.

Camera Inspection

If a drain keeps clogging, there’s usually a reason, like a root intrusion, a sagging section of pipe, or a break. A camera inspection lets us see inside the line and find the cause. Learn more about our sewer and water line services.

Hydro Jetting for Tough Clogs

Heavy grease buildup, tree roots, and recurring clogs often need more than a snake. Hydro jetting scours the inside of the pipe with high-pressure water and clears out what cabling leaves behind.

Why Store-Bought Drain Cleaners Aren’t the Answer

Chemical drain cleaners may open a small clog temporarily, but they rarely clear the buildup that caused it. They can also damage older pipes, harm septic systems, and create a hazard for anyone who works on the drain afterward. If a plunger doesn’t do it, the safest next step is a professional drain cleaning.

Common Causes of Clogged Drains

Grease, oil, and fat poured down the kitchen sink
Hair and soap scum in bathroom drains
“Flushable” wipes, paper towels, and feminine products in toilets
Food scraps like rice, coffee grounds, and eggshells
Mineral buildup from Northeast Florida’s hard water
Tree roots working into older sewer lines

Why Homeowners Choose Lance Maxwell Plumbing

Locally owned since 1994. More than 30 years clearing drains in Orange Park, Jacksonville, and Clay County.
Best of Clay winner four years running, 2021 through 2024.
24/7 service for backups that can’t wait.
We fix the cause, not just the symptom, with camera inspection and jetting when needed.
Residential and commercial drain cleaning.

Drain Cleaning Across Clay, Duval & St. Johns Counties

We clear clogged drains throughout Orange Park, Fleming Island, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and Julington Creek, plus Jacksonville neighborhoods including Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, and Argyle Forest.

Drain Cleaning FAQs

How much does drain cleaning cost?

It depends on which drain is clogged, how far down the clog is, and the method needed to clear it. A single fixture costs less than a main line. We’ll explain pricing before we start.

Why does my drain keep clogging?

Recurring clogs usually point to a bigger issue, like buildup coating the pipe walls, a belly or sag in the line, or roots in the sewer. A camera inspection can show what’s going on, and hydro jetting can clear buildup a snake can’t.

How often should drains be cleaned?

Most homes don’t need routine drain cleaning. But if you have older pipes, large trees near your sewer line, or a history of backups, periodic maintenance cleaning can prevent emergencies. Busy commercial kitchens often need it on a schedule.

Is a gurgling drain a problem?

It can be. Gurgling often means air is being pulled through a partial blockage or a vent problem. If more than one drain gurgles, it may be a main line issue.

What should I do if sewage is backing up?

Stop using all water in the house, including toilets, sinks, and appliances, and call us right away. A sewage backup is a plumbing emergency.

Get Your Drains Flowing Again

From one slow sink to a backed-up main line, Lance Maxwell Plumbing can clear it. Contact us to schedule drain cleaning in Jacksonville, Orange Park, or anywhere in Clay, Duval, and St. Johns counties.