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:

Dalton did a wonderful job on my gas plumbing job.
I have a well and horses and when the water goes out it’s such a catastrophe. Robinsons came on a Saturday in the middle of the polar vortex and I had water that day. I’ve used them for projects both very big (and unpleasant) and very small, and I appreciate their prompt professionalism more than a review can convey. Thank you to Steve, Derrick, and the entire team!
Even on the weekend Robinson's Plumbing is responsive and efficient. I chose an 8 - 10am window. Derick arrived at 8:30, checked out my Rinnai water heater and quickly fixed the problem.
Robinson plumbing was excellent. These guys went above and beyond to not open my floor due to my crawl space being very narrow and super complex. They worked together to find a way to get my water back on.! Professional, courtesy would recommend 1000%!
I cannot say enough good things about everyone here that I have dealt with. Dereck was great and is a valuable asset for this company. Professional, courteous, honest and there when I needed them. They will be my go-to for all my electrical needs. So glad I found them. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Anthony! That storm did a number on your well pump, but we got it replaced quickly to get your water back on. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Excellent service!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Patricia! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was great
Great work! I really appreciate it. Justin was awesome, too! I will absolutely recommend y’all to friends + family. Also, I will use your services again here shortly. Thanks again!
The technician came to my 4th floor condo to check my water heater. It was 18 years old on 01/03/2008. It needs a power vent for the 4th floor. The tech is certified in all aspects of plumbing. That is very important. He is coming Monday to install my new hot water heater. The price is very fair. I am glad I did my “homework” on this project.
After calling to let me know they were on the way to my home, two service men arrived on time, assessed the situation, and got right to work to identify and correct the problem with my double kitchen sink that had backed up during the time of the recent snow events in Chester. Given the weather conditions, I called the Dispatcher and said I didn't mind if they wanted to reschedule due to the weather, and forecasters were recommending not to get on the roads if you didn't have to. But they were on their way and arrived safely, immediately found the problem under the sink, flushed out the drains, making sure they were all cleared out, gathered their tools and were ready to be on their way to their next appointment!! The price was reasonable, their attention to detail was appreciated, and knowing what needed to be done (and done right!!) made a great nuisance of a problem an opper-tunity to thank those two gentlemen for a job well done!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Faye! The personal recommendation is the best advertising there is. When you tell people to call us, ask them to tell us that you referred them! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin did a great job with our water heater. He was professional, timely, and very helpful.
Pete took my call at 11.00p.m. on 2/19/26 - near midnight, and promised to send a plumber. As promised, Derick came the next day and fixed my toilet tank leak very quickly and professionally. I am quite pleased with this Company and would use them again. Thank you Derick and Pete.
I reached out to Robinson’s Plumbing to get someone out to take a look at my busted line that froze and ruptured. Justin was dispatched and came out the same day. They were able to provide me a more than fair quote to fix the line and replacement of the hot water heater that was damaged. He even went above and beyond in making sure my insurance company understood the situation with the hot water heater damage. As a homeowner and going through this difficult moment for the first time it was a relief to have someone like Justin there to help. Thank you again Justin and also Christina who I dealt with when contacting the office.
First class work and high quality people.
I’ll use you again the next time I have a need.
Thanks.
They were very helpful to explain all the options to fixing our problem. He was very professional in helping us find an affordable solution.
I am so happy I had Justin come in and do a full check of all the plumbing in the house. I have had water leaks and disasters in the past and I feel more secure knowing that everything is in good working order!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review EM! We handle all plumbing jobs with care no matter if they are something small like a running toilet or a larger repair like a water heater or an underground water line. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was very friendly and professional. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Eileen! We have detected and repaired a lot of leaks from the extreme cold weather lately. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin M. was friendly and very knowledgeable about our plumbing issues. He fixed them quickly. I would highly recommend him for your plumbing needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Tracey! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson’s saved the day for us when we had a pipe burst. We called at 9:30 and Justin arrived to us by 11am. He worked quickly to fix our issue and thoroughly explained everything he was doing as well as measures we should take to avoid further issues down the road. Pricing was very reasonable for an emergency call out and repair. We will be telling all of our neighbors to keep Robinson’s on speed dial!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Ashleigh! Your recommendation means the world to us. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin did a great job, he found the problem with the tub drain in condo above and fixed it.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Richard! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Recognized a problem in seconds and fixed it just as fast.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Sheldon! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim came over to assess water damage after hours and helped us navigate how to handle a stressful situation. He was great!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Summer! We deal with water leaks often so we repair pipes quickly and help people get their homes back in order. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Great experience. Needed emergency service for outside pipe/hose damage. Robinson Plumbing were the quickest to get to me. The two technicians were very polite. They addressed my problem and fixed it promptly. I am very pleased with the level of their professionalism. I will be using this company again.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Veronica! We deal with water leaks often so we repair pipes quickly and help people get their homes back in order. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Dalton was the most professional and nicest plumber I have ever dealt with. I am out of state and he was extremely processional, honest and very knowledgeable. This was an after hours emergency call and he was there within 30 minutes. I highly recommend him and this company. I am so glad I was directed to them. Thank you Dalton, you are a rockstar in my eyes.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Sherryl! We can't always get there in 30 minutes, but we have our process down to serve customers quickly. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson's Plumbing responded immediately to my request. Justin was on time, knowlegeable, and courteous. He was efficient and answered all of our questions as he diagnosed a leak and performed two repairs on an existing toilet. He was also cleaned up well.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Debra! We consistently deliver great customer service. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin with Robinsons Plumbing was very professional- pleasant, thorough and offered options.
Highly recommend Justin and Robinsons Plumbing!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Sharon! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Robinson worked with us to get a leak fixed, even with their phone system down. Wonderful people, great service!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Richard! This weather we had has been hard on plumbing systems and other utilities too. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
A fine Professional job.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Mark! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Good communication, good worker, good results.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Janet! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Very knowledgeable. Took care of problem
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Rob! Fixing plumbing problems is what we do everyday. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
We called Robinson’s Plumbing to help us diagnose a leak. Turns out it was a leaky washer connection. Justin M was the technician who came out and fixed the leaky valve and installed a new washer box for us. He was just fantastic. He was extremely polite, friendly & professional. It was a great experience. Will definitely call Robinson’s for our future plumbing needs.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Liz! We often identify leaks that didn't have an obvious source, in your case it was the washer valves. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
THANKS FOR COMING THROUGH FOR ME!!! I discovered my main water valve spraying water in my crawl space on 1/24, the day we were expecting a blizzard. You guys made a really stressful and scary situation, into a happy ending. Out of about 10 places I called, only you could get to me the day of to fix my problem. A new valve was installed in under 3 hours from the time I made the call. Thank you again!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jason! We took care of as many customers as we could before the blizzard hit and we have amazing plumbers working here. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Steven Moore did an outstanding job on our house. Great plumbing services and customer service. 5/5 will recommend to all.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Trent! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin M did a great job and was very friendly and helpful
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Jesse! We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Tim S. from Robinson’s Plumbing arrived on time, did a professional job with the plumbing work that was needed, and even pointed out something that I, as the homeowner, needed to attend to. Very pleased with the whole business. Will certainly call again if needed. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your very kind review Brian! We are happy to hear our customers feel taken care of.
We called due to leaky faucet that caused water to drip down to the dining room downstairs. Called the dispatcher at 6:21 and was able to get help at 8:30am. Justin M. came and resolved our issues. He was very knowledgeable and got us up and running fairly quickly. Truly appreciate him.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review William! Even a simple faucet leak can ruin your day so we fix things quickly so our customers can get back to their day. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Justin was on time and professional and explained everything in detail. Have used Robinson's plumbing for years now and will continue!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Kevin! We deal with water leaks often so we repair pipes quickly and help people get their homes back in order. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again!
Great people and friendly. Not bad plumbing prices. Dalton was awesome
Response from the owner:Thank you for the nice review!
Justin was OUTSTANDING! Issue resolved within minutes. Speed of response from Robinson’s Plumbing was incredible. Here within one hour.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review Pat! We find and fix leaks everyday so we are very efficient. 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