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Drain reroute in Landrum
Old drain lines rerouted with new PVC, inside the basement and out to a new cleanout.
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Drain and sewer services in Greenville and the Upstate
Drain and sewer services for everything from a slow bathroom sink to a main line full of roots. We clear it, find out why it happened, and fix the cause.
A licensed Master Plumber on every job
4.8from 593 Google reviews
Who fixes drain and sewer problems in Greenville, SC?
Ethical Plumbing clears clogged drains, inspects sewer lines with a camera, hydro-jets grease and roots, and repairs or replaces damaged drain and sewer pipe across Greenville and the Upstate. You see every option with written prices before work starts. Call 864-438-0525.
- Drain cleaning
- Camera inspection
- Hydro-jetting
- Drain and sewer line repair
Every drain in the house runs to one line
Each sink, tub, shower and toilet drains into branch lines under the house, which join the main sewer line on its way to the city sewer or your septic tank. That is why the location of a clog matters. One slow sink is usually a local clog. Several fixtures backing up at once, especially the lowest ones in the house, points to the main line.
We start by working out where the problem is, then clear it with the right tool: a cable for most household clogs, hydro-jetting for grease, scale and roots, and a camera to see what is going on inside the pipe. If the pipe itself is cracked, sagging or broken, we show you the repair options with prices.
Signs of a main sewer line problem
These point beyond a single drain:
- Several drains slow or backing up at once
- Water coming up in the tub when you flush
- Gurgling from toilets and floor drains
- Sewage smell inside or in the yard
- Wet, sunken spots over the sewer line
- Clogs that keep coming back
How we diagnose and fix drains
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Cabling
Clears hair, soap and food clogs in branch lines quickly.
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Camera inspection
Shows roots, breaks, sags and buildup, and where they are.
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Hydro-jetting
Scours the full pipe wall clean of grease, scale and roots.
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Drain and sewer repair
Spot repairs or full replacement of damaged sections.
Drain and sewer lines in Upstate homes
Many older homes in Greenville, Taylors and Spartanburg have cast iron drains under the house and clay or cast iron sewer lines in the yard. Tree roots work into the joints, and red clay soil that swells and shrinks with the seasons can crack or sag the pipe. Newer homes usually have PVC, which resists roots but can still clog with grease and wipes.
A camera inspection tells us which of these is happening in your line, so the fix matches the problem instead of clearing the same clog again in six months.
How a visit works
You book a time
Online or by phone. We confirm your arrival window and call when the plumber is on the way, or text or email if we cannot reach you.
We find the cause
A licensed Master Plumber diagnoses the problem and explains it in plain terms.
You choose, in writing
You get your options side by side with written prices. Nothing starts until you approve.
We fix it and walk you through it
Clean work area, tested result, and a walkthrough before we leave.
Recent drain and sewer services jobs
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Sewer lateral replacement and basement reroute in Greer
A broken sewer lateral found on camera and replaced, with the line rerouted in the basement.
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New sewer lateral in Greenville
A new PVC sewer lateral installed from the house to the main, checked by camera.
See the full jobWhy homeowners call Ethical Plumbing for drains and sewer lines
Every job starts with a diagnosis from a licensed Master Plumber, not a sales pitch. We explain what we found in plain terms, show you the options side by side, and put the prices in writing before anything starts. If a repair makes more sense than a replacement, we say so.
We treat your home like a job site that people live in: shoe covers on, work area protected, cleaned up before we leave, and a walkthrough of what we did. Ethical Plumbing has served the Upstate for 16+ years, and our team brings 100+ years of combined plumbing experience. You can meet our plumbers or read what customers say.
What customers say
Every review here is from a real customer. Names are shortened for privacy.
Google
Another outstanding job by Ethical. They rectified a very shoddy drainage system install by the original contractor on a new addition. Much appreciate the work. Thanks Brendan and Ivan.
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I hired Ethical Plumbing for a drain cleaning service, and they did an outstanding job. The technician was punctual, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what caused the blockage. The drains are now flowing like new—excellent work and fair pricing!
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Ivan and Collin are professional and respectful men. It was a long day of work for the installation of a full house of drains, venting, etc. Everything was cleaned up under the house and inside as well. I recommend this plumbing company without hesitation. I'm grateful to be able to finance the…
Drain and sewer services across the Upstate
We clear and repair drains and sewer lines in 7 counties across the Upstate and western North Carolina. Towns with a local page are linked.
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Greenville County, SC
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Spartanburg County, SC
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Pickens County, SC
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Anderson County, SC
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Henderson County, NC
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Polk County, NC
- Tryon
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Transylvania County, NC
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Also serving
- Seneca, SC
- Gray Court, SC
Drain and sewer services FAQs
How do I know if the clog is in the main line?
If more than one fixture is slow or backing up, especially the lowest ones in the house, the clog is likely in the main line. One slow sink is usually a local clog.
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
It shows roots, cracks, sags, offsets and buildup inside the pipe, and how far from the cleanout they are, so we can recommend the right fix.
Is hydro-jetting better than snaking?
Snaking punches a hole through a clog. Hydro-jetting scrubs the pipe wall clean, which keeps grease and roots from coming back as quickly.
Can tree roots be removed from a sewer line?
Yes. Hydro-jetting or cutting clears them, but they grow back if the joint they entered stays open. A repair at that spot is the long-term fix.
Who is responsible for the sewer line, me or the city?
Generally the homeowner is responsible for the line from the house to the city connection. The city handles the main in the street. We can tell you where yours connects.
Do you work on septic lines?
We clear and repair the drain line from the house to the septic tank. Pumping the tank itself is done by a septic company.
How much does drain cleaning cost?
It depends on which line is clogged, whether there is a cleanout, and the method needed. You get a written price before work starts.
Do you offer sewer line replacement?
Yes. Financing is available through GoodLeap.
Ready when you are
Tell us what's going on.
A Master Plumber will find the cause, explain it in plain terms, and put your options in writing before any work starts.
- A licensed Master Plumber on every job
- Serving the Upstate for 16+ years
- Written prices, every job