Is it one clogged drain or your sewer line? If it's just the bathtub, that's a single drain. If the drains and a toilet are backing up together, it's always your sewer line. We clear lines with cable machines and a flex-shaft chain cleaner, and when the blades can't get through we run a camera so you see what we see. Inside drain cleaning starts at $226, outside (main line from the cleanout) starts at $256, and drain cleaning plus a camera starts at $420.
Sewer line or one drain? Explained by Michael
When you call, the office asks one question first: when you flush the toilet, does it gurgle or back up too? As Michael puts it, "If your sewer line's backing up, your toilets are gonna be backing up as well."
If it's just the bathtub, that's a single drain. If it's just the toilet, it's just the toilet. "But if it's drains and a toilet, then it's always your sewer line."
How we clear it, and when we camera it
We clear main lines with cable machines and a flex-shaft chain cleaner. We don't offer hydro jetting or trenchless pipe bursting, and we'll tell you that up front.
If our blades make it all the way through, the line is cleared. If they can't, that usually means a break, roots or something caught inside the pipe. That's when we run the camera and locator, so you see what we see before anyone talks about repairs. We also offer camera inspections of your sewer line and drain lines to make sure there's nothing clogged or obstructing them.
Why Tulsa lines back up
- Tree roots. On an October 2026 call in Tulsa (74136), the sewer was backing up and the cleanout was in the front yard. Travis and Kagen found tree roots in the main line, cut them out and got it running again. Roots can be cut out, but if the pipe is cracked or separated they grow back. More in our tree roots guide.
- Bellies (back-fall). A low spot where the pipe sags holds water and waste and causes repeat clogs. Even new homes can have them: a camera inspection on a brand-new Tulsa home in October 2026 found a belly under the dining room and a separation in the yard line.
- What goes down the drain. On a Tulsa bathtub call, the clog was hair behind an old stuck pop-up assembly; we reached it through the overflow. Chemical drain cleaners rarely clear the real blockage, and they're one of the main things that ruin garbage disposals.
Diagnosis and upfront pricing
We'll diagnose your problem. We'll give you fair upfront pricing, and the price we give you is the price you'll pay.
- Service call $89, waived when you go ahead with the repair.
- Inside drain cleaning starts at $226. Outside drain cleaning (main line from the cleanout) starts at $256.
- A camera inspection by itself starts at $350; drain cleaning plus a camera starts at $420.
- Our techs are paid hourly, not on commission. Whether your line needs a cleaning or a repair, the tech gets paid the same, so the recommendation is about your pipe, not a sales target.
Drain problem or line repair: how we look at it
| What you see | Usually | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| One fixture slow or backed up (tub, sink) | Single drain | Clear that drain with a cable |
| Drains plus a toilet backing up or gurgling | Sewer line | Clear the main from the cleanout |
| Cable won't make it through | Break, roots or something caught | Camera + locator before any repair talk |
| Clogs keep coming back | Belly, roots or a damaged section | Camera, then repair that section |
A sewer line under a post-tension slab in Tulsa
In October 2026 we replaced a section of 3-inch sewer line running under a Tulsa home, about 35 feet from the outside wall to the hallway. We marked the line with our camera and locator first, called in utility locates, and pulled the City of Tulsa sewer permit.
The house sits on a post-tension slab, which carries steel cables under tension, so the concrete can't be cut like an ordinary floor. We brought in a concrete specialist to open and restore a 35-by-5-foot strip. Then we installed new 3-inch PVC with fresh wyes and a cleanout and tested the line before the floor went back.
A real call: Broken Arrow wedding venue
During an active wedding at a Broken Arrow venue, we handled a tough sewer backup where toilets overflowed because the grinder pump was clogged with grease; we disassembled and cleaned it, got the sewer flowing again, cleaned the bathrooms so the wedding could go on, and later returned to install a grease trap on the kitchen line to prevent a repeat and bring things up to code.
Read transcript: Acts of Service Plumbing: the wedding day emergency call
So one of the craziest, uh, emergency calls we got was in Broken Arrow at a wedding venue. They had a active wedding going on, and they called us and said that their sewer was backing up, and their toilets were actually backing up onto the floor while this wedding was going on. So we went out there, and their grinder pump ended up getting clogged up with grease, and so we ended up having to take it all apart and clean it completely. We got the sewer flowing. We went inside. We cleaned up all the bathrooms and mopped the floors for 'em, and their wedding continued. And then we came back and installed a grease trap for 'em on their kitchen. That way it could be up to code, and it was working good
Recent drain cleaning & sewer repair jobs in Bixby
- Main Sewer Line Backup and Stuck Blow Bag in Bixby — Bixby, OK 74008, completed October 19, 2026: a septic sewer line backed up and a DIY blow bag got stuck; camera located and marked it.
Real drain cleaning & sewer repair jobs across the Tulsa area
Catoosa, OK
- Kitchen and Bathroom Drain Cleaning in Catoosa — Catoosa, OK 74015, completed June 8, 2026: shared kitchen and bathroom sink drain cleared through the bathroom.
- Toilet Drain Line Repair and Toilet Reset in Catoosa — Catoosa, OK 74015, completed May 29, 2026: damaged upstairs toilet drain replaced and toilet reset with a new shutoff valve.
Collinsville, OK
- Main Line Sewer and Drain Cleaning in Collinsville — Collinsville, OK 74021, completed July 6, 2026: main sewer clog cleared toward the septic tank, with interior drain cleaning and a toilet reset.
Glenpool, OK
- Shower Drain and Valve Replacement in Glenpool — Glenpool, OK 74033, completed October 19, 2026: leaking shower pan with drain piping and shower valve replacement.
Sand Springs, OK
- Shower Drain Replacement in Sand Springs — Sand Springs, OK 74063, completed July 30, 2026: shower drain replacement with new pvc and a p-trap tied into existing cast iron.
Sapulpa, OK
- Tub and Vanity Drain Line Replacement in Sapulpa — Sapulpa, OK 74066, completed October 8, 2026: tub and vanity drain piping replaced beneath the home.
Sewer Smell in the House? It's Usually a Dry Trap
What causes a sewer smell in the house, what to check first and when to call a plumber. Read the guide.
See how we handled it on real jobs
Each of these is written up from the actual job record, with real before and after photos.
- Bathtub Drain Cleaning in Tulsa — August 2026
- Interior Drain Cleaning in Tulsa — July 2026
- Kitchen Drain Line Repair in Tulsa — July 2026
- Sewer Camera Inspection on a New Home in Tulsa — October 2026
- Urinal Backup and Flange Repair in Tulsa — September 2026
Where we do this work
The same licensed crew (Oklahoma license #035596) does this work across the Tulsa metro: Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Owasso, Jenks, Collinsville, Catoosa, Coweta, Glenpool, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Claremore, Skiatook.
Local pages for this service: Drain cleaning in Tulsa · Sewer camera inspection.
An overflow opening gave us access to a bathtub clog
On our Tulsa bathtub visit, the old pop-up assembly was stuck and hair had collected behind it. We reached the obstruction through the overflow. Before we arrive, Michael asks whether the toilet is also gurgling or backing up; that helps us tell a single blocked drain from a sewer backup. The bathtub job involved hair at the fixture, while the new-home camera inspection linked above found a belly and a separated sewer line.
Straight Answers
How can I tell whether it is a drain or sewer problem?
A single fixture like a backed-up bathtub usually points to that one drain. If drains and a toilet back up together, it's always the sewer line.
Do you offer hydro jetting?
No. We clear lines with cable machines and a flex-shaft chain cleaner, and we'll tell you that up front. If the blades can't get through, we camera the line to find out why.
Do you offer a sewer and drain camera inspection?
Yes. A camera inspection by itself starts at $350; drain cleaning plus a camera starts at $420.
How much does drain cleaning cost in Tulsa?
Inside drain cleaning starts at $226; outside drain cleaning from the cleanout starts at $256. Your flat-rate price is quoted before work starts.
When do I get the price?
After we diagnose the problem, we give you fair, upfront pricing, and that price is final.
Can you handle a sewer backup during an active event?
Yes. During an active wedding at a Broken Arrow venue, the grinder pump was clogged with grease. We disassembled and cleaned it, got the sewer flowing, cleaned the bathrooms so the wedding could go on, and later installed a grease trap on the kitchen line.
What is a bellied (back-fall) sewer line?
A section of pipe that sits too low or slopes the wrong way, so water and waste settle instead of flowing out. A camera shows where it is; that section has to be re-graded or replaced.
Can tree roots be cleared, or does the pipe need replacing?
Roots can be cut out, but if the pipe is cracked or separated they grow back. Replacing that section is the long-term fix.
Is sewer line repair covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually not for normal wear, roots or a sagging line. Some policies or add-on service-line coverage pay for sudden breaks, so check your policy.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe for my pipes?
We don't recommend them. They're one of the main things that ruin garbage disposals, and they rarely clear the real blockage.
What is the most common sewer problem in Tulsa?
Tree roots getting into the sewer line. Roots can be cut out, but if they keep coming back, the damaged section needs to be repaired or replaced.
Do you do trenchless sewer repair or pipe bursting?
Not right now. When a sewer line needs replacing, we dig and replace it from the house.
Is a permit required for sewer line replacement?
Yes. When we replace the sewer line, we pull the city permit and the work is inspected before we backfill.
How long does a sewer repair take?
A spot repair can usually be done the same day. A full sewer replacement takes about two days, including the city inspection and backfilling.
Is drain cleaning guaranteed?
Yes. Normal clogs we clear are guaranteed for 90 days. Tree roots and baby wipes are the exceptions, because roots mean the line itself needs repair or replacement.
Can you repair a sewer line under a slab foundation?
Yes. We camera and locate the line, pull the permit and call in locates, open the slab, replace the damaged section and test it before the concrete is restored. Post-tension slabs need a concrete specialist, and we coordinate that.
What access did you use for the Tulsa bathtub blockage?
We reached the hair behind the stuck pop-up assembly through the bathtub overflow.
