Different heads for different clogs
- Coiled auger heads that grab hair, paper and soft debris
- Bladed cutters that slice through packed grease and sludge
- Toothed root cutters that saw out tree roots
Rooter service
Rooter Service for Drain and Sewer Lines in Coquille, Coos Bay and the South Coast
Rooter service clears blocked drain and sewer lines with a motorized cable that spins a cutting head through clogs and roots. Econo Rooter Services, Inc. provides rooter service for homes and businesses across Coos County, northern Curry County and Reedsport, choosing the right tool for each pipe and clearing the line completely rather than just opening a small path.
- Mechanical clearing of drain and main sewer lines
- Cutting heads matched to the pipe and the clog
- Root cutting for lines invaded by tree roots
- Flow tested and recommendations given after every job
Request Service
Tell us which drains are backing up and what you have already tried, or call (541) 396-4804.
How it works
What Is Rooter Service?
Rooter service is the professional way to clear a line that a plunger cannot reach. A rooter machine holds a long, flexible steel cable on a motorized drum. The cable is fed into the drain or through a cleanout, and a cutting head on its tip spins as it moves down the pipe. When it reaches the blockage, the head breaks it apart, bores through it, or cuts away roots that have grown into the line, so water can flow again.
Because the cable can reach far down a line, rooter service handles clogs well beyond the trap under a sink, including blockages in the main sewer line that serves the whole building. The cable is pulled back as the job finishes, often bringing roots or debris with it, which helps show what caused the problem.
- A motorized drum that feeds and spins a steel cable
- Cutting heads chosen for the clog and the pipe size
- Reach from a single fixture drain to the main sewer line
- Debris brought back that shows what caused the clog
When to call for it
When Rooter Service Is the Right Call
Rooter service is the go-to tool for a blockage that is solid, deep in the line, or caused by roots. These are the situations where it is usually the right choice:
- A toilet line blocked by wipes or an object that a plunger will not move
- Tree roots growing into a sewer lateral through a joint or crack
- A clog past the trap that a hand snake cannot reach
- A main sewer line backup affecting the whole building
- A line that needs opening before it can be inspected or repaired
When a line is coated with grease or scale along its length, hydro jetting cleans the pipe walls more thoroughly. For a single slow fixture, start with drain cleaning.
The right tool
Matching the Rooter to the Pipe and the Clog
Rooter equipment is not one size fits all. The cable, the machine and the head on the end are chosen for the line being cleared and what is blocking it, which is what makes the difference between opening a line properly and only poking a hole through the clog.
Different cables for different lines
- Smaller cables for sink, tub and fixture drains
- Heavier cables for toilet lines and building drains
- The largest cables for main sewer lines and laterals
Our rooter services
Rooter Service for Homes, Businesses and Main Lines
Residential rooter service
Clearing blocked sinks, toilets, tubs and the lines behind them in homes, when a plunger or store-bought snake has not done the job.
Commercial rooter service
Rooter service for restaurants, offices and shops whose heavily used lines collect grease and debris. Larger systems are also covered under commercial maintenance.
Main sewer line rooter service
Clearing backups in the main line that serves the whole building. Signs of a main line clog are explained on the sewer services page.
Root cutting
Cutting tree roots out of sewer laterals, with repair recommended when roots keep returning.
Cost
What Affects the Cost of Rooter Service?
No two rooter jobs are quite the same, and the price follows the work involved. Econo Rooter Services looks at the problem first, then explains the job and quotes it before the cable goes in.
Fixture or main line
Clearing one sink or toilet line is a smaller job than clearing the main sewer line that carries everything from the building.
How far down the clog is
A blockage a few feet into the line sits close to the opening, while one far down a long lateral takes more cable and more time.
How the line is reached
An accessible cleanout makes the job simpler. Without one, the line may need to be reached through a fixture or a roof vent.
Roots or a simple clog
Cutting out a mass of roots takes longer than clearing paper or debris, and roots may point to a repair that is quoted separately.
Our process
How a Rooter Service Call Works
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Locate the problem
The cause of the blockage is identified first, whether grease, debris or roots, so the right approach is chosen and no unnecessary work is done.
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Choose the rooter method
Based on the pipe and the clog, the right machine, cable and cutting head are selected to clear the line safely.
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Clear the line completely
The blockage is removed fully to restore proper flow, rather than opening a small channel that will close again.
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Test the flow and advise
The line is tested to confirm it drains properly, and practical recommendations are given to help prevent the next clog.
Why choose Econo Rooter Services, Inc.
Why Choose Econo Rooter Services for Rooter Service
Rooter is in the company's name for a reason. Econo Rooter Services has cleared drain and sewer lines on the South Coast since 2000, works today from its base in Coquille, and knows the older lines, tree-lined streets and wet winters that cause most local blockages. The aim on every job is a line that stays clear, explained plainly, without pushing work the property does not need.
Because the same licensed plumbing contractor (#6-81PB) also provides hydro jetting, sewer line repair and sewer inspections, a clog that turns out to be a bigger problem can be followed through by one team. The full license list is on the certifications page.
Rooter service questions
Questions About Rooter Service
What is rooter service?
Rooter service is the mechanical clearing of a drain or sewer line with a motorized cable. The machine feeds a flexible steel cable into the pipe and spins a cutting head at its tip, which breaks up the clog, cuts through roots and opens the line so water can flow again.
Is rooter service the same as snaking a drain?
Rooter service is a professional form of snaking. A handheld snake from a hardware store reaches only a short way into a small drain, while a rooter machine uses a longer, stronger motorized cable and interchangeable cutting heads that can reach deep into main sewer lines and cut through roots.
Can rooter service damage pipes?
Rooter service is designed to clear pipes, not harm them, as long as the cutting head is matched to the pipe size and material and the condition of the line is taken into account. Pipe that is already cracked, collapsed or badly deteriorated needs more care, and in some cases repair is the better first step.
How much does it cost to snake a drain?
The cost of snaking a drain depends on whether it is a single fixture or the main sewer line, how far into the line the clog sits, how the line is reached, and whether roots have to be cut. Econo Rooter Services explains the work and gives a quote before starting.
Why do roots keep coming back after rooter service?
Rooter service cuts out the roots inside the pipe, but the opening they grew through is still there. Roots find their way back in through the same crack or loose joint, so a line that needs root cutting again and again usually needs that section repaired to keep them out for good.
Do you provide rooter service for businesses?
Econo Rooter Services provides rooter service for restaurants, offices, shops and other commercial properties as well as homes, clearing blockages in busy kitchen, restroom and main sewer lines.
