Built for Teton winters
Frozen lines at 6,237 ft, well water systems, septic and water heaters that work all winter. We know your climate.
Drain Cleaning in Jackson
The right tool for the clog in front of us
Most clogs in Jackson homes are ordinary: hair and soap in the shower, grease and coffee grounds in the kitchen, lint in the laundry line. Others are less ordinary, like a drain line that sags under a slab, or a main that freezes where it runs shallow near the foundation. A plunger or a bottle of drain cleaner rarely reaches the real problem, and harsh chemicals can damage older pipe.
Our plumbers match the method to the blockage. A cable snake breaks up most clogs in a single pass. For grease, sludge and buildup coating the pipe wall, high-pressure water jetting scours the line clean. When a drain keeps clogging, we put a camera down it to see whether roots, a break or a belly in the pipe is to blame, and if so, we’ll walk you through sewer line repair. On septic properties we can tell you whether the backup is in the line or at the tank.
- Snake or Jetter The method is chosen for the blockage, not out of habit.
- Camera on Repeats Clogs that keep coming back get a look inside the pipe.
- $83 or It’s Free If we can’t clear the accessible line, you don’t pay.
Symptom Check
Signs your drains need cleaning
Catch a clog while it’s slow and it’s far easier to clear than a full backup.
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Standing Water in the Tub
Water around your ankles at the end of a shower means hair and soap are building up.
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Kitchen Sink Backing Up
Grease and food scraps set up in the trap and the line behind the wall.
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Smell from the Drain
Trapped debris starts to rot and the odor comes back up the pipe.
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Bubbling Toilet
A toilet that gurgles when the sink drains is a sign air can’t move freely.
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Washer Overflowing the Drain
Lint-packed laundry lines spill when the washer pumps out.
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Drains Stop in a Cold Snap
A shallow or exposed line can freeze and block flow until it’s thawed and cleared.
What We Clear
Drain cleaning for the whole house
From a single bathroom sink to the main line leaving your home.
- Bathroom Sinks Hair, toothpaste and soap cleared from traps and branch lines.
- Tubs & Showers Slow-draining tubs and showers snaked clear without harsh chemicals.
- Kitchen Lines Grease and food buildup jetted out of the line behind the sink.
- Toilet Clogs Stubborn blockages and objects removed from the bowl and drain.
- Main Drain Lines Whole-house backups opened up from the cleanout.
- Water Jetting High-pressure cleaning for grease, sludge and stubborn buildup.
How It Works
Getting your drains flowing again
Most clogs are cleared during the first visit.
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Tell Us Which Drains
Let us know which fixtures are slow and whether it’s one or several.
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Find the Blockage
We test fixtures and use a camera when the clog is deep or recurring.
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Price Before Work
You approve the method and the cost before we begin.
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Clear and Flush
We clear the line, run water through it and check every fixture.
Jackson Hole crews. Mountain‑tough service.
Why Jackson Hole homeowners choose Element
Local to Jackson Hole
A real office in Jackson and plumbers serving Wilson, Teton Village, Moran, Kelly, Star Valley and Alpine — not a call center.
Licensed in Wyoming
Wyoming License CL-25-0130, with every job backed by our full service guarantee.
Here 24/7
Frozen pipe at 2 a.m. or no hot water on a Sunday — a real plumber answers the call.
Sink, tub or toilet backed up?
Call our Jackson team any hour. Ask about $83 drain clearing, or it’s free.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for Jackson Hole winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Drain cleaning questions from Jackson homeowners
What does the $83 drain clearing offer cover?
It covers clearing one accessible drain line through an existing cleanout or fixture. If we can’t clear it, you don’t pay. It’s for residential customers, one per household. Mention it when you call, and see the offer details for the full terms.
Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?
For pipe in sound condition, yes. Jetting uses water, not chemicals, and cleans the whole pipe wall instead of punching a hole through the clog. On older or damaged lines we look with a camera first, because a cracked pipe needs repair rather than more pressure.
Why do my drains clog every winter?
Cold slows everything down. Grease hardens faster in a cold line, and a section that runs shallow or through an unheated space can partly freeze. If the clogs line up with cold snaps, we’ll check the line’s depth and slope on camera and recommend a fix that stops the pattern.
Can a clog be a septic problem?
Yes. On properties outside town, a full or failing tank can back up into the lowest drains in the house. If several fixtures slow down at once and you’re on septic, we’ll check the line to the tank and tell you where the problem is. See septic repair.
How can I keep my drains clear?
Keep grease, coffee grounds and wipes out of the drains, and use hair catchers in showers. Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before you wash them. If a drain is slowing, call before it stops completely: a partial clog is quicker and cheaper to clear than a full backup.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.