Sewer Cleaning in Santa Barbara, CA

Clean, Reliable Solutions For Sewer Emergencies

When a sewer line backs up, life at home or at your business can come to a standstill. Toilets stop working, floor drains overflow, and strong odors make it hard to stay in the building. You need calm, capable help that can restore your plumbing safely and quickly.

At Lewis Plumbing, we provide professional sewer cleaning for homes and businesses in Santa Barbara and nearby communities. Our plumbers respond to urgent problems and recurring issues, always working to limit damage and disruption. Since 1948, local families have trusted us to handle some of the most stressful plumbing situations they face.

Stop worrying about sluggish drains and potential overflows with our professional hydro-jetting services. Contact us at (805) 516-5590 or fill out our online form to schedule your clearing today.

Swift Help For Sewer Backups

If you are reading this while water is creeping across the floor or multiple drains are gurgling at once, you are not alone. Sewer issues can develop slowly, then suddenly turn into an emergency that risks flooring, walls, and belongings. In a commercial setting, a backup can disrupt operations and pose health risks to staff and customers.

Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond to sewer emergencies here in Santa Barbara. When you call, you reach a live team member who can start gathering details about what you are seeing and help you decide whether you should stop using water fixtures until we arrive. For many customers, simply knowing that help is on the way makes a difficult moment feel more manageable.

We are a licensed and insured plumbing company, and we provide free estimates with upfront pricing before work begins. You know what to expect, which helps you feel more confident about moving forward. Because we have been serving this community since 1948, you can rely on us to stand behind our work long after the initial visit.

As a family-run business, we approach every call with the same care we would want for our own property. We listen closely, respect your space, and communicate clearly about what we find. Whether you are dealing with a single backup or a recurring issue that has never been fully resolved, our goal is to restore safe, dependable drainage as soon as possible.

How Our Sewer Cleaning Works

When you contact us about a possible sewer blockage, we start by asking a few focused questions. We may ask which fixtures are affected, whether any drains have backed up before, and what you have already tried. These details help our plumbers arrive prepared with the right equipment and a sense of where to begin.

Once on site, we walk through the building with you and inspect affected fixtures, such as showers, tubs, floor drains, and low-level toilets. We locate existing cleanout points, evaluate how the building’s drains are connected, and determine the safest way to access the main line. Our team uses modern tools and industry-standard methods to clear blockages efficiently, reducing the need for unnecessary cutting or digging.

During sewer cleaning, we focus on both restoring flow and identifying the cause of the problem. When appropriate, we may recommend additional evaluation, such as a sewer line inspection, to see whether tree roots, pipe deterioration, or other issues are contributing to recurring clogs. Before we move on to any additional work, we explain what we see and walk you through options in straightforward language.

While you wait for our plumbers to arrive, there are a few practical steps you can take to help limit damage and keep everyone safer.

Simple actions you can take while you wait for help:

• Limit water use, especially in lower-level bathrooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens.
• Keep people and pets away from areas where wastewater has surfaced.
• Turn off any appliances that drain into the affected line, such as washing machines.
• Move valuables or sensitive items away from floors that could be affected.
• Do not remove cleanout caps or attempt major repairs if you are unsure what they do.

We understand that every property is different. Our plumbers adapt the process to your layout and needs while adhering to consistent quality, safety, and communication standards.

Sewer Problems We Handle Often

Over more than seven decades of plumbing work in Santa Barbara, we have seen how local conditions can affect sewer lines. Older coastal homes may have original clay or cast-iron piping that becomes brittle or corroded over time. Tree-lined streets offer shade and beauty, but roots often seek out moisture in small pipe cracks and joints, eventually blocking the line.

In mixed-use and commercial buildings, heavy daily use can make minor buildup in the drain and sewer lines develop into serious restrictions. Grease, wipes that claim to be flushable, and other debris can collect and harden inside pipes. Sometimes these materials combine with root intrusion or misaligned pipe sections, leading to frequent clogs or slow-draining fixtures.

There are clear warning signs that it is time to call for professional attention rather than relying on plungers or chemical cleaners.

Common signs you may need sewer line service:

• Multiple drains are clogged or draining slowly simultaneously.
• Gurgling sounds from toilets or tubs after using water in another room.
• Sewage odors near drains, in basements, or around the yard.
• Water or waste comes up in a shower or tub when a toilet is flushed.
• Recurring clogs in the same area that return shortly after basic clearing.

Our plumbers draw on many years of local experience when evaluating these symptoms. We look beyond the immediate blockage to determine whether deeper issues, such as roots, sagging sections of pipe, or aging materials, are present. When we recommend additional work, our goal is to help you avoid repeated emergencies and protect your property over the long term.