Floor Drain Cleaning for Basements, Garages & Commercial Spaces
Floor drains in basements, garages, laundry rooms, and commercial facilities cleaned of silt, debris, and buildup so water goes where it should.
Floor drains are easy to forget until the day they're needed. When a water heater leaks, a washer overflows, or a mop sink is dumped, a clogged floor drain lets water spread across the floor instead of carrying it away. We clean floor drains in homes and commercial buildings.
Signs you need floor drain cleaning
- Water pools around the drain instead of going down
- Sewer odor in the basement, garage, or laundry room
- Debris or standing water visible in the drain
- Water comes up through the floor drain when other fixtures are used
How we handle it
Inspect the drain
We remove the cover and check for debris and a dry or blocked trap.
Clear the line
We clean the drain and the line beyond it with equipment sized for the job.
Flush and test
We run water to confirm the drain takes flow freely.
Prevent odors
We make sure the trap is holding water and advise on keeping it primed.
Where we clean floor drains
- Basements and utility rooms
- Garages and workshops
- Laundry rooms and laundromats
- Commercial kitchens and restrooms
- Warehouses and other commercial facilities
Why floor drains clog and smell
Floor drains collect whatever gets washed toward them: dirt, sand, lint, grease, and debris. Many also have a trap that holds water to block sewer gas. If a drain isn't used for a long time, that water evaporates and odors come up into the room. A basement floor drain is also often the lowest opening in the plumbing system, so it's where water appears first when the main sewer line backs up.
Commercial floor drains
Busy commercial floors see grease, food debris, and grit every day. Regular cleaning keeps them draining and helps avoid slip hazards and odors. For businesses with outdoor wash areas, see our car wash and catch basin cleaning.
Tips to prevent problems
- Pour a bucket of water into rarely used floor drains every few weeks to keep the trap full
- Sweep debris away from drains rather than into them
- Keep drain covers in place
- In commercial kitchens, scrape food waste into the trash before mopping
Frequently asked questions
Why does my basement floor drain smell like sewer?
Most often the trap has dried out and sewer gas is escaping. Pouring water into the drain usually helps. If the smell continues, the drain or trap may need cleaning or repair.
Why did water come up through my floor drain?
If water rises from the floor drain when other fixtures are used, the main sewer line is likely blocked. Stop using water and call us.
Do you clean floor drains for businesses?
Yes. We clean floor drains in commercial kitchens, restrooms, laundries, garages, and other facilities.
Where we offer floor drain cleaning
We provide this service across the Triad, including:
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
- High Point
- Burlington
- Kernersville
- Archdale
- Clemmons
- Elon
- Gibsonville
- Graham
- Jamestown
- Lewisville
- Oak Ridge
- Rural Hall
- Summerfield
- Walkertown
- Whitsett
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