Basement, garage, and laundry room floor drains are the most overlooked drains in a home — until they back up or cause a flooding emergency. Downing Plumbing keeps floor drains clear throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County.
FLOOR DRAIN CLEANING
Floor drains in basements, garages, utility rooms, and laundry areas are designed to handle the unexpected — a water heater leak, an overflowing washer, or water coming in from a storm. But because they're rarely used, they're also rarely maintained. Sediment, debris, and lint build up over years, and the drain trap can dry out — creating a direct path for sewer gases to enter your home.
A backed-up floor drain is especially concerning in a basement. Water has nowhere to go but across your floor, potentially reaching finished areas, HVAC equipment, or stored belongings before you notice. In many Northwest Indiana homes with older clay tile sewer systems, root intrusion in the main line causes floor drains to back up first — a warning sign that something larger is happening underground.
Downing Plumbing cleans floor drains throughout Northwest Indiana — removing the sediment and blockage from the drain itself, and checking whether the issue is isolated to the floor drain or connected to a deeper sewer line problem. We'll give you an honest answer and fix what needs fixing.
WHAT WE DO
We service all types of residential floor drains — and can determine whether a floor drain problem points to a larger sewer issue.
Don't wait for a flooding emergency. Downing Plumbing clears floor drains throughout Northwest Indiana — call now or schedule service online.
HOW IT WORKS
We don't just clear the drain — we check the whole system to make sure the floor drain issue isn't a symptom of something bigger.
We check the floor drain grate, trap, and sediment bucket, and determine whether the blockage is in the drain itself or in the connecting sewer line.
We remove debris from the trap and use a cable machine to clear the drain line — getting rid of the blockage rather than just pushing it further down.
We run water through the drain and verify free flow. If the issue is in the main line, we'll tell you what we found.
If sewer odor is an issue, we'll check the trap seal and address the cause — whether it's a dry trap, cracked pipe, or something else.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
See what customers are saying about Downing Plumbing's professional plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer, and water heater services throughout Northwest Indiana.
"Exceptional service in an emergency situation! Incredible organization to deal with!!"
"Same day service. Knowledgeable craftsmen did excellent work. No complaints."
"The installation of my new water heater was done with courtesy and efficiency."
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Whether you need drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heater service, sump pump repairs, or emergency plumbing help, Downing Plumbing is ready to help.
