Store-bought drain chemicals dissolve soap and light grease. They do nothing for root intrusion 40 feet in, grease buildup past the p-trap, or a collapsed pipe segment masquerading as a clog. Masters Plumbing Service's drain techs in Los Alamos arrive with hydro-jetting equipment rated to 4,000 PSI and a CCTV push-rod camera to locate, clear, and document the obstruction β not temporarily push it deeper.

Retail drain products treat symptoms. Our approach identifies what type of blockage you're dealing with β because the method that clears a grease plug efficiently is different from the one that handles root intrusion.
Before recommending any clearing method, we run a push-rod camera into the line to visually confirm blockage type, location, and pipe condition. Grease 30 feet in looks different from a root ball at a joint β and each needs a different response.
Hydro-jetting is the only method that restores full pipe diameter. A cable clears the blockage; a jetter removes the material that caused the blockage from the pipe wall entirely.
Whether it's one slow bathroom sink or a full house main-line stoppage, the right equipment is on our truck and the licensed tech dispatched in Los Alamos knows which to use.
Every drain call includes a written service report noting blockage type, location, method used, and any structural observations from the camera run. You know the state of your drain system β not just that the water is flowing again.
Not every blocked drain is the same problem. Here's how our team approaches each type β with the specific tools and techniques that actually resolve it.
Kitchen drains accumulate FOG β fats, oils, and grease β that solidifies on pipe walls and progressively narrows the line over months and years. We use a combination of a cable auger to break the initial plug and a hot-water hydro-jet pass to scour residual grease film from the pipe walls. For commercial kitchens we also service grease interceptors and document the cleaning for health code records.

Chronic slow bathroom drains often point to a partially closed p-trap, a buildup on the overflow plate mechanism, or a drain arm pitched incorrectly. We clear the immediate clog and identify if a mechanical fix is needed to prevent fast recurrence.
When multiple fixtures drain slowly or back up simultaneously, the blockage is in the main sewer line β the 4β6 inch pipe carrying all household waste to the municipal main or septic system. We access through the cleanout, run a CCTV camera to identify blockage type, then clear with a sectional cable machine or hydro-jetter depending on findings.
Utility room floor drain blockages sometimes indicate a slow-developing main line issue rather than a localized clog. Our camera scope after clearing confirms whether the blockage was isolated or a sign of downstream restriction.
Restaurants, multi-family buildings, and homes with chronic grease or root problems benefit from scheduled hydro-jet maintenance on a 12β24 month cycle. We map the drain system, document baseline camera footage, jet the lines, and re-scope to confirm clean pipe walls β preventing emergency backups rather than reacting to them.
Pre-purchase sewer scope reports in Los Alamos are accepted by real estate attorneys, buyers' agents, and home inspectors as documented evidence of drain system condition.
We don't show up and start snaking blind. Our camera-first protocol confirms what we're clearing before selecting the method β saving you money and preventing repeat calls.
Which fixtures are affected tells us whether we're likely dealing with a localized clog or a main line blockage β and what equipment to load before leaving.
Before clearing anything, we run the CCTV camera to see blockage type, location, and pipe condition. This prevents treating a structural pipe failure with a jetting pass that won't hold.
If the camera reveals a structural problem requiring repair rather than just clearing, we tell you now rather than charging for a clearing that won't last.
After clearing, we run the camera again to confirm the pipe is open to full diameter. You get a written service summary and our drain clearing warranty before we leave.

My kitchen drain had been running slow for months and stopped entirely the night before Thanksgiving. Masters Plumbing Service had a tech out same morning, ran the camera, and found a 15-foot grease accumulation in the drain arm past the wall. The jetter cleared it in 20 minutes. The before-and-after footage was remarkable β I could see the pipe walls go from coated to clean. No recurrence four months later.
Main line backed up on a Sunday. Masters Plumbing Service came within 2 hours, camera found a 3-inch grease plug combined with roots at a joint, cleared both with cable and jetter, and sent me the scope video. Exactly the transparency I wanted.
Pre-purchase sewer scope on a home we were buying. Tech ran every drain and the main with the camera and provided a written report with timestamps. Found a small bellied section in the main line β the seller agreed to repair before closing. Saved us thousands.

Masters Plumbing Service provides professional Drain Cleaning across Los Alamos and the surrounding Los Alamos, NM service area. Same-day service is available on most calls β call to check today's availability.

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