Sewer Cleaning in Hollister for Main Line Backups and Roots

DAE Plumbing clears main sewer line backups, root intrusion, and recurring blockages for homes and businesses in Hollister and across the Central Coast. Licensed, bonded, and insured, with free estimates and professional equipment for the full lateral.

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Licensed & Insured, CA Lic. #1047507

Family-Owned & Operated

20+ Years of Experience

Serving Hollister Since 2018

DAE Plumbing provides sewer cleaning in Hollister and the surrounding counties. We clear backups, root intrusion, grease, and scale from the main sewer line that carries wastewater to the city main or septic system. We clear through the cleanout with professional sewer equipment, move to hydro jetting when the line needs it, and use camera inspection to find the cause. Estimates are free.

When You Need Sewer Cleaning

The main sewer line, or lateral, carries every drain in the building out to the city sewer or septic system. When it blocks, the whole building stops draining.

Call for sewer cleaning when several fixtures back up at once, when flushing a toilet pushes water up into a tub or shower, or when the lowest drain in the building overflows. Gurgling from multiple drains and sewage odors outside are early warnings.
Businesses feel it even harder, because a sewer backup at a restaurant or shop stops operations immediately. One local business owner called us about a sudden backup, and our crew brought the right equipment and had it cleared within hours.
A line that blocks every few months has an underlying cause: roots, grease, scale, or a sag in the pipe.

Clearing it again without finding that cause only resets the clock.

Several drains backing up at once? Stop running water and call us. That is a main sewer line problem.

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What the Process Looks Like

We access the main line through the cleanout, usually outside near the foundation. If there is no accessible cleanout, we discuss the options before going further.

Then we run a sewer machine with cutting heads sized to the pipe, cutting through roots and breaking up the blockage along the full lateral. When grease, scale, or root mass coats the pipe wall, we recommend hydro jetting to scour it back to full diameter.
For recurring or unexplained backups, we follow up with a camera inspection so you can see exactly what is inside the pipe. Once the line is open, we run water through the system to verify flow and clean up completely.

You get a straight explanation of what caused the backup and what, if anything, needs repair.

Our Work in Hollister

Underground sewer and drain lines with capped cleanout risers, the access points our crew uses to clear main line blockages.

DAE Plumbing service trucks and excavation equipment, ready for sewer calls that turn into repairs.

How It Works

Access the Main Line

We reach the lateral through the cleanout and confirm the blockage is in the main sewer line, not a single fixture drain.

Clear the Sewer

We cut through roots and blockages along the full lateral, and recommend hydro jetting when grease or scale coats the pipe wall.

Verify Flow & Find the Cause

We run water to confirm full flow, clean up, and recommend a camera inspection for recurring backups so the cause can be fixed.

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How Long It Takes

Most main sewer line blockages take one to three hours to clear, depending on the blockage type, the length of the lateral, and cleanout access. Heavy root intrusion and scaled lines need more aggressive cutting and multiple passes. A camera inspection after clearing adds about an hour. If we find a collapsed section, a severe sag, or an offset joint, the job becomes a repair conversation with its own estimate. We do not leave until flow is verified.

What It Typically Costs

Sewer cleaning cost depends on the length of the lateral, what is causing the blockage, and how easy the line is to reach. A straightforward clog cleared through an accessible cleanout sits at the lower end of the range. Root intrusion, heavy grease, and long commercial runs cost more because of the equipment and time. A missing or buried cleanout adds access work, and installing one makes every future cleaning cheaper. Estimates are free and quoted before we start. Watch out for bargain sewer specials that cover only a short cable run and turn into surprise charges.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured

DAE Plumbing, Inc. holds California contractor licence 1047507, is bonded and insured, and carries more than 20 years of industry experience into every sewer call. Because we own our excavation equipment, we can take a sewer problem from diagnosis through repair without handing you to another contractor. We clear lines properly, verify flow, and give honest advice about the underlying cause.

Local Factors in Hollister and the Central Coast

Mature trees in Hollister's established neighborhoods and across San Juan Bautista send roots into aging clay and cast iron sewer laterals. That root intrusion is the leading cause of recurring main line blockages in older parts of our service area. Expansive clay soils in San Benito County shift pipe and open the joints roots then find. Hard water adds scale that narrows the line. Restaurants in Salinas, Monterey, and Santa Cruz send heavy grease loads down commercial laterals. Each cause needs a different approach, and we match the equipment to it.

Related Plumbing Services

DAE Plumbing, Inc. handles every plumbing scope on the Central Coast. Explore our hydro jetting, camera inspection, underground plumbing repair services, see all plumbing services in Hollister, or request a free estimate today.

Common Questions

Who does sewer cleaning in Hollister, CA?

DAE Plumbing, Inc., a licensed and insured contractor headquartered in Hollister, clears main sewer line backups and root intrusion for homes and businesses across San Benito, Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Mateo Counties. Estimates are free.

Why are all my drains backing up at once?

When several fixtures back up together, the main sewer line is blocked, not a single drain. Stop running water right away and call a licensed plumber, because continued use pushes wastewater toward the lowest drain in the building. Clearing a main line takes professional sewer equipment.

How do tree roots get into sewer lines?

Roots are drawn to the water and nutrients inside sewer pipes and enter through small gaps at joints. Older clay and cast iron laterals, with many joints and aging seals, are the most vulnerable. Once inside, roots grow into a mass that catches waste and blocks the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We clear commercial sewer backups for restaurants, shops, and offices. One local business owner described us clearing their sudden backup within hours with the right equipment, and ongoing maintenance plans keep grease-heavy commercial lines flowing between visits.

Stop using water in the building, including toilets, sinks, and appliances. Keep people and pets away from any sewage, and call a licensed plumber. Do not open the outdoor cleanout yourself, because a backed-up line can overflow.

Usually, yes. Cutting clears the line but leaves root fragments in the joints, and roots regrow. Hydro jetting removes more of the root mass and slows regrowth. A camera inspection shows whether the joints need repair to stop roots for good.

A cleanout makes sewer cleaning faster and cheaper, because we can reach the main line without pulling a toilet. If your property has no accessible cleanout, we can install one, which saves money on every future service call.

If the line has backed up more than once, yes. The camera shows whether the cause is roots, grease, scale, or damage such as a sag or crack, so you can choose between maintenance and repair with real evidence.

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