Drain Cleaning in Richmond, VA

Clogged drains are one of the most common problems homeowners and businesses face. They’re caused by an accumulation of matter that could result in sewage stoppages. If you ignore the problem for too long, a more costly repair may be needed. In worst-case scenarios, your mainline could burst.

Robinson’s Plumbing will unclog your home or business drain and get your pipes flowing again. We also provide 24/7 emergency services.

Call us at 804-794-0918 or click the button below to schedule your appointment today.

Signs Your Drains Are Clogged

A drain clog can occur at any point in your plumbing system. There are several signs to look out for:

  • Standing water in tubs or sinks
  • Sewage flowing back into your home or business
  • Flooding or puddles on the floor
  • Smelly odors coming from your drain
  • Water appears in your drains after you flush the toilet
  • Bubbling or gurgling sounds
  • Frequently overflowing or clogged toilets

Drain Cleaning in VA Benefits

You’ll get the following benefits by letting the professionals at Robinson’s Plumbing unclog your drains:

More efficient and faster drainage—The most immediate and noticeable benefit is that your sink, shower, bathtub, and toilets will drain more quickly. Water won’t “stand” and slowly gurgle its way down the drain.

Removal of harmful deposits—Professional drain cleaning eliminates the buildup of harmful chemical deposits that could occur when using drain cleaning products purchased from the grocery or local home improvement store. Those chemicals can corrode your pipes from the inside if they’re stuck behind the blockage for too long.

Prevent an even bigger clog from forming—Ignoring a clogged drain won’t make it go away. In fact, it can grow bigger over time and lead to serious (and expensive) plumbing problems.

Eliminate foul odors—Gasses created by bacteria will build up behind a slow or clogged drain. A foul smell will travel up the pipes and linger in your home or business.

Prevent further damage—Clogged drains will eventually lead to more serious plumbing problems. A backflowing toilet, tub, or sink can spill out onto your floor and cause the need for expensive repairs.

Professional Drain Cleaning Options

Sewer Camera survey

If your sewer or drain seems to have problems, Robinson’s Plumbing Service can use

a sewer camera to see, and many times, locate the precise problem that’s causing your drainage issues.

Our technicians use a recording device to capture the footage of the drain and then send you a copuy. If a problem is found, the technician will send you a diagnosis of the problem and an estimate for the work.

BioOne

Robinson’s Plumbing proudly carries and sells BioOne, a natural way to maintain your drain by eliminating organic matter. It consists of live, hungry microbes that will immediately start to eat away at your drain debris.

BioOne comes in a plastic jug that includes a built-in measuring cup. Simply measure out the recommended amount and pour down your clogged drain. The microbes will then degrade and digest oils, grease, fats, and other stubborn organic compounds. They will convert this organic matter into harmless carbon dioxide and water.

It pays to keep a bottle of BioOne handy, so you can regularly treat your drain lines and prevent future organic clogs from forming. Each 64oz bottle contains 32 two-ounce applications.

Hydro Jetting

Instead of using a snake or rod to break up the blockage, the technicians at Robinson’s Plumbing can perform hydro jetting, a non-invasive way of unclogging a drain and clearing your pipes.

Our technicians will first need to inspect your plumbing system to evaluate your drain issues and determine if hydro jetting is the right option. After the inspection, the technician will insert a high-pressure hose into your plumbing system with a force that will blast away unwanted debris.

The high water pressure will clean out all blockages including grease, minerals, and other biological and non-biological matter. Once the process is completed, your drains will be completely free and clear of any obstructions.

Hydro jetting can apply to commercial or residential situations. Many commercial properties (think office buildings, restaurants, hospitals, etc.) regularly schedule hydro jetting one or a couple times each year to prevent issues. For personal residences, hydro jetting is often done on as as-needed basis.

Why Choose Robinson’s Plumbing Service?

At Robinson’s Plumbing, we have over 30+ years of experience helping residential and commercial customers solve their toughest plumbing challenges. Our professional plumbers are highly trained and certified. They also undergo a background check, drug test, and extensive training.

Plumbing emergencies can happen at any time of the day or week. We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services that will give you peace of mind knowing that professional help is just a phone call away.

Our pricing is transparent and operates on a “No Surprises” pricing model. This means that the price you’re quoted is the price you pay.

Low-Cost Consultations

One of our professional technicians will visit your home or business, diagnose the problem, and then provide you with a no-obligation quote based on your needs and budget. Be sure to check out our monthly specials page, where you’ll find coupons and discounts on our services.

Customer Testimonials

Robinson’s Plumbing will provide you with high-quality plumbing services and a professional plumber you can trust. See what our satisfied customers have to say about us:

Excellent
4.8
Alfred provided great response, showing knowledge as to repairing/replacing old piping. I know with his timely response I will refer them to others.
Thanks
they Showed up right away and did it quickly
Very impressed
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Michael! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Timely, efficient and effective. Very pleased with the result.
Response from the owner:Thank you Hugh for the great review! Timely, efficient and effective are great compliments. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson's Plumbing has previously done good work for us. Our technician this time was Michael and he did a great job with a good attitude and shared practical information with us.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Cliff! I'm glad we could find a simple solution to your issue and show you how to prevent it from happening again. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was great and efficient! Solved our problem, and helped with a few other issues. Thank you!
Justin was very through. He was considerate and explained everything to me
Michael was so professional and personable! On time and efficient! Called back at completion describing everything he found and did so to solve the issue. Answered further questions and went above and beyond putting us in touch with the person we need for our next step! We will use Robinson again and will request Michael!!!! Thank you!!!!
Laurence came immediately and on time, repairing the Renai in about 1/2 hour. Very pleasant and competent plumber.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ben! We fix water heaters everyday and pride ourselves on customer service. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
He knew what he was doing and I was satisfied with his work
They do great work, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, courteous and fast. Would highly recommend them. It was a big job. Highly recommend them
Derick did an excellent job! I usually don’t leave review but he deserves one. Thank you very much!👍
Lawrence was the plumber that came and he did such a fantastic job. He was extremely patient and ensured that I was comfortable and confident with the work he was doing. He checked with me every step of the way and gave very helpful guidance for the best results. Thank you for your hard work and understanding!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Miye! Our plumbers go over what they find and the options available before we do the work so everyone knows what is needed to get your plumbing working again. And we quote an exact price for the repair before we do the work. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim showed up on time, was courteous, and solved my issue.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jim! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
GREAT JOB DONE
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Preston! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael was great. He was super helpful and thoroughly explained my issue.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tanya! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim and Josh were great! Diagnosed the problem and got it fixed in half an hour at a reasonable price.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Elizabeth! We provide great service at fair prices and we are able to do that because of our highly trained and experienced employees. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Lawerence was our technician and he was absolutely fantastic. The whole morning between setting up the appointment and his visit were seamless and we are so grateful.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Susan! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent service and smart solution from Lawrence!

I recently had Lawrence from Robinson Plumbing come out to look at my old toilet seat, which had started chipping. He was on time, super professional, and really friendly. Instead of just replacing it with the same type of seat, Lawrence recommended switching to a plastic one for a more permanent fix to avoid future chipping. He explained the benefits clearly and had the new plastic seat installed quickly and perfectly. I really appreciated his expertise and the smart, long-term solution he provided. Highly recommend Lawrence and Robinson Plumbing!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review vamshi! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
The technician was so nice and explained the problem and fixed it for me.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Judy! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Reese was professional, he explained everything before he started the work. Which is always a bonus, so there is no hidden charges, etc. I am satisfied 😀 fully for his work and getting i
t done efficiently. Thank you!

Michael did an awesome job explaining everything before he started the job.
I am fully satisfied with his work. He also told me the cost upfront, so there are no hidden charges. I appreciated his candor.
Thank you Robinson's Plumbing!
04/24/2025.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ashesh! We offer up front pricing for all work with weekday appointments. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Just moved into a new townhome and I had an issue with my shower head that would not stay on. I tried 3 different heads and all would fall and break off. A technician named Lawrence serviced my shower head and I have had no issues since! On the way out, I asked him if he could take a look at my dishwasher that was also having issues (Samsung could not make it out until the following week for a technician appointment) and with no hesitation, Lawrence checked it out for me and solved that problem as well. We sure got lucky with Robinson's sending Lawrence to our home! A+ employee and I will be referring all of my homeowner friends to Robinsons because of this amazing experience.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kayla! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael from Robinsons Plumbing was great! He pinpointed the issue right away. Very pleasant personality.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jennifer! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin arrived ahead of schedule, walked me through the replacement of our broken shower faucet, did a really fantastic job completing the installation, then talked me through the items he encountered while doing the work in easy to understand terms.

Extremely impressed with this company and their service staff!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Clint! We pride ourselves are great customer service and I love hearing that we hit the mark. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim was very efficient and knowledgeable. He kept us updated throughout our repairs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Coreen! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Have worked with them for several years and never been disappointed! Have recommended to others and have heard all good things back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nathaniel! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
After having 3 other companies come out to fix the kitchen sink we finally called Robinson Plumbing and Lawrence came out and was able to fix the sink in no time! Well mannered and knowledgeable about his work! Would highly recommend and request him again!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Keirsten! I'm sorry that the other 3 companies couldn't fix your sink and I recommend that everyone who needs plumbing work call us first. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim called to let us know he was on the way. He fixed the problem quickly after explaining the charges and everything is working again like it should. Another (our fourth) quality experience with Robinson's Plumbing Service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Dean! Its always great to hear that we are consistently hitting the mark on high quality service. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
They are fast and very nice! I've been using Robinsons for years and they never disappoint!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Brandi! Repeat business is the best recommendation. We want customers to be customers for life. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson's is always top notch. Our serviceman, Derick, was extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Followup appointment with Jamie was equally professional and of high degree of service and quality.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ilene! We teach everyone to a high standard of professionalism and customer service. Its great to hear that we consistently hit the mark. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Michael the plumber was very courteous and professional. He explained our options for repair and then did an excellent job.would recommend Robinson’s.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review russell! When we see a problem there are often options available. We present the options and give honest recommendations and let the customer decide. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent service overall despite lengthy process involving other parties.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Robert! Larger jobs can take some time to complete with inspections, but we try to minimize downtime so plumbing is always working. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Quick and easy inspection of issues, repair of sink and new toilet installation. Appreciate you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Krista! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent service in a timely manner. Will use again
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jean! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Fast turn around from when I called to the appointment. They were prompt . Knowledgeable , courteous and efficient. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review J! Prompt, knowledgeable, courteous efficient is what we aim for. Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
I've used Robinson's Plumbing a number of times and they are always quick to respond, even at night during emergencies. I highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rick! We are one of the few companies around that actually answer the phone when people call after-hours. Plumbing doesn't just break during business hours so our emergency services are available. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was friendly and knowledgeable - he worked diligently and solved our sink issues. Thank you for all of your help.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jo-De! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
I was thrilled with how quickly and effectively Derick was able to solve our problem when my washer drain became an emergency! He fixed the clog, repaired a leak and a gasket all in one go, and kept my business up and running. I was really impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and determination. I would definitely recommend this business.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Nicole! We keep our vans stocked with the most common repair parts so we can fix most minor issues in one trip, and we have the right drain machines to clear clogs. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Came out quickly for a Friday night emergency, got it fixed and explained what he did.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Becky! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim did a fantastic job. He was polite and efficient and explained what needed to be done.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Pamela! Polite, efficient and great customer service is what we are all about. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Derek was professional, courteous and friendly. His work was efficient and timely. He is an asset to Robinson’s Plumbing. I highly recommend him and the company.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Chris! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim was sent out by Robinson’s today to fix my plumbing leak. He was polite, professional, and did a great job. I had a few questions regarding the leak and he explained the issue and what needed to be done to correct the problem. I have been using Robinson’s for several years and continue to be impressed with the customer service and the quality of the work performed. So I would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic review!
Michael was awesome,very professional and explained what needed to be done. I will definitely call them ,if I need a plumber again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Donna! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!

Drain Cleaning FAQs

Over the past few decades, we’ve heard many drain-cleaning questions from homeowners and business owners. Here are some of the more frequently asked questions:

Q: Can I get rid of the drain clog myself?

A: We advise against using any drain cleaning chemicals. There is a chance the chemicals could get stuck behind the blockage and start corroding your pipes from the inside.

We offer a more environmentally friendly, DIY solution. BioOne uses harmless microbes to eat away at biological materials causing a clog. The easy-to-follow instructions on the back of the bottle enable anyone to use it.

Q: How often should I get my drains professionally cleaned?

A: If you have an older home or a history of clogs, preemptively cleaning your drains once or twice a year could prevent problems from occurring. Otherwise, we recommend professional drain cleaning on an as-needed basis.

Q: When should I call the professionals to help unclog my drains?

A: If you cannot unclog your drain with a plunger or if you find yourself suffering from recurring clogged drains, it’s time to call the professionals at Robinson’s Plumbing.

We highly discourage the use of harsh and harmful chemicals as they can cause deterioration

of pipes; burning and irritation to your eyes, lungs and skin; and damage other surfaces it may

come in contact with. Please let your technician know if you have used drain chemicals before

the work starts so safety precautions can be taken.

Get Your Drain Professionally Cleaned Today!

Let the professionals at Robinson’s Plumbing clean your home or business drains. We’ll provide you with prompt and courteous service.

Call us at 804-794-0918 or click the button below to schedule your appointment today.

Richmond

247 Wylderose Ct.
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-794-0918