Eyk Plumbing clears slow and blocked drains in homes across Kent and Ottawa Counties, from kitchen sinks and toilets to floor drains and main sewer lines. We use professional drain snakes and cleaning tools.
At a glance
A slow drain is a clog that has not finished forming. Eyk Plumbing clears grease, soap, hair, food and mineral buildup from kitchen, bath, floor and main drains, then tells you what caused it so it does not return. Call us when a drain slows down or backs up.
Mon to Fri
Open 8 AM to 5 PM, call to book a visit.
Three credentials
Master and plumbing contractor licenses plus ASSE backflow certification.
Fifty communities
Served across Greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Two offices
Grand Rapids on Leonard Street NW and Rockford on Algoma Avenue NE.
Is a drain in your house slowing down or backing up? Call us and describe which fixtures are affected. Call (616) 655-4172 · Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
Most clogs start with a slow drain you can live with for a few weeks. Here is how to tell a small clog from one that is about to back up into your home.
| Job | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Single fixture drain | Often 1 to 2 hoursA kitchen sink, tub or toilet. |
| Several drains at once | Often 2 to 3 hoursBranch lines take longer to work through. |
| Main line clearing | Often 2 to 4 hoursDepends on access to a cleanout. |
| Camera look at the pipe | About 30 to 60 minutesShows the cause of repeat clogs. |
A single sink usually costs less to clear than a main line, but the fixture is only one factor. How far the clog sits, how easy the pipe is to reach and whether it keeps coming back all change the work. We explain the job before we begin.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Which drain | A sink or tub is quicker than a main line. |
| How far the clog sits | Deeper blockages need more cable and more time. |
| Access | A cleanout makes the main line easier to reach. |
| Type of blockage | Grease and hair clear easily. Scale and roots take more work. |
| Repeat problems | A camera look adds time but shows the cause. |
We ask which drains are slow and test the fixtures around them, so we know if the clog is local or in the main line.
We use professional-grade drain snakes and cleaning tools to break up and pull out the buildup without damaging your pipes.
We run water through the drain and watch it clear, so you can see that the line is open.
We tell you what caused the clog and what to avoid, and say if the line needs a closer look.
Call Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM. We explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Hard water leaves mineral deposits inside pipes, and in West Michigan that scale narrows drains year after year. Older homes in places like Heritage Hill and Eastown can also have aging lines where roots and rough pipe walls catch debris.
Spring storms can overload lines and show up as backups in basement floor drains. If water comes up in more than one fixture after heavy rain, call before it spreads.
Eyk Plumbing clears drains in homes across Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, Rockford, Holland and the surrounding towns. We handle kitchen sinks, toilets, showers, floor drains and main lines with professional drain snakes and cleaning tools. Call us and describe which fixtures are slow, and we will plan the visit around the problem.
A plunger or a small hand auger can clear a simple clog in one sink. Chemical drain cleaners can harm pipes and are risky to handle, so many plumbers advise against them. If several drains are slow or the clog returns, call a plumber.
A floor drain joins the main sewer line, so a blockage in that line pushes water up through the lowest opening. Heavy rain can also overload the line. If it backs up more than once, a camera inspection can show whether the line is damaged.
Grease, food scraps and soap build up on the inside of the pipe. Grease cools and sticks, then catches everything that follows. A garbage disposal helps with scraps but not with grease. Wiping pans before washing keeps most of it out.
We advise against them. The chemicals can damage older pipes, harm skin and eyes, and leave dangerous standing water if they fail to clear the clog. A plumber can clear the blockage mechanically without leaving anything harsh in your pipes.
Check whether more than one fixture is slow at the same time. If a sink, a tub and a toilet all drain badly, or the basement floor drain gurgles, the blockage is likely in the main line. A single slow fixture is usually a local clog.
Done properly, no. Professional tools are sized to the pipe and used with care. If a pipe is already cracked or worn thin, any cleaning carries some risk, which is why we explain what we find and look at the line first when it is needed.
Use drain strainers in sinks and tubs, keep grease out of the kitchen drain, and only flush toilet paper. Run hot water after washing dishes. If a drain slows down, deal with it early, because a slow drain is easier to clear than a full blockage.
Call to describe the problem. We will explain what the visit involves before we book it.
Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
