Drain Cleaning Services in Columbus, Ohio

Expert Drain Cleaning for Homes & Businesses

Clogged or slow-moving drains can lead to water backups, foul odors, and even structural damage if left untreated. Whether you’re dealing with a stubborn clog, frequent blockages, or slow-draining sinks, The Waterworks provides professional drain cleaning services to keep your plumbing system flowing smoothly.

Using advanced hydro-jetting, drain snaking, and CCTV camera inspections, we clear blockages, remove buildup, and prevent future drainage issues—all with minimal disruption.

Call us today to schedule expert drain cleaning and restore your plumbing system!   

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Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

If you notice any of the following issues, it may be time to schedule a professional drain cleaning service:

  • Slow-draining sinks, tubs, or showers
  • Frequent clogs or backups
  • Foul odors coming from drains
  • Gurgling noises in pipes
  • Water pooling near floor drains
  • Sewer backups or basement flooding

When store-bought drain cleaners fail, professional drain cleaning services provide a long-lasting solution to eliminate buildup and restore proper drainage.  

Benefits of Regular Drain Cleaning & Maintenance

  • Prevention of Flooding & Water Damage – Eliminates clogs before they cause major leaks or backups.
  • Improved Water Flow & Pressure – Ensures efficient drainage by removing blockages.
  • Odor & Bacteria Elimination – Prevents sewer gas smells and harmful bacteria growth inside pipes.
  • Reduced Risk of Corrosion & Pipe Damage – Minimizes wear and tear from hard water and debris buildup.
  • Cost Savings on Future Repairs – Routine maintenance helps avoid costly plumbing emergencies.

Our Drain Cleaning Services

At The Waterworks, we use state-of-the-art tools and techniques to clean your drains efficiently.

1. CCTV Camera Inspections

We use high-resolution drain cameras to inspect pipes and pinpoint the exact cause of blockages. This non-invasive method helps us:

  • Identify pipe leaks, cracks, and damage
  • Detect deep blockages, including tree roots
  • Perform pre-purchase property inspections

By diagnosing issues accurately, we recommend the best solution for your drainage system.

2. Drain Snaking (Mechanical Drain Clearing)

For stubborn clogs, we use a professional plumbing snake to:

  • Break apart debris, grease, and hair clogs
  • Remove food buildup from kitchen drains
  • Clear minor sewer line blockages

Drain snaking is a safe, chemical-free solution that clears most common drain obstructions.

3. Hydro-Jetting (High-Pressure Drain Cleaning)

For severe clogs or slow-moving drains, hydro-jetting is the most effective solution. This method:

  • Uses high-pressure water to break apart buildup
  • Clears grease, tree roots, soap scum, and mineral deposits
  • Restores pipes to like-new condition
  • Prevents future blockages by completely flushing out debris

Hydro-jetting is non-invasive, safe, and highly effective for both residential and commercial drainage systems.   

Why Choose The Waterworks for Drain Cleaning?

  • Nearly 40 Years of Experience – Columbus’s trusted drain cleaning specialists since 1986.
  • Advanced Technology – We use hydro-jetting, drain snaking, and camera inspections for precise and effective cleaning.
  • Fast & Reliable Service – Prompt response times to eliminate drain issues quickly.
  • No Harsh Chemicals – Our cleaning methods are safe for your plumbing and the environment.
  • Affordable, Upfront Pricing – No hidden fees—just honest and transparent estimates.

Our team is licensed, insured, and trained to handle everything from minor clogs to major sewer line blockages.  

Proudly Serving Columbus & Central Ohio

The Waterworks provides drain cleaning services across Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, and Union counties. Our service areas include:

  • Columbus
  • Dublin
  • Westerville
  • Gahanna
  • Hilliard
  • Newark
  • Pickerington
  • Powell
  • Reynoldsburg
  • Upper Arlington
  • Grove City
  • Grandview Heights
  • Bexley
  • Beechwold
  • Blacklick
  • Clintonville
  • German Village
  • Lewis Center
  • London
  • Polaris
  • Short North
  • Victorian Village

If you’re in Central Ohio, we’re just a phone call away!

Schedule Your Drain Cleaning Service Today

Don’t let clogged drains disrupt your home or business. The Waterworks provides expert drain cleaning, hydro-jetting, and video inspections to keep your plumbing system running smoothly.

Call us today to schedule a professional drain cleaning service!   

Schedule Your Service Now!

What Our Customers Are Saying

Since 1986, The Waterworks Plumbing, Drain, Heating & Cooling has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across Central Ohio. Our unwavering dedication to providing reliable, top-quality plumbing, drain, and HVAC services has earned us the trust of our community and numerous five-star reviews. Discover why our customers continue to rely on us for all their service needs.

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Raymond J. Hogan
April 3, 2026

Tech. did a wonderful job.

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Gregory Napolitano
April 3, 2026

Great job as always I had Will at my house the technician he did an awesome job. He knows his stuff and I couldn’t be happier very knowledgeable and let me know everything you did and took care of it all.

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Kenneth. Frey
April 3, 2026
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Jean Niederhausen
April 3, 2026

Cory was efficient and was very helpful in completing the work that was needed. He did his work and let us know all that he found.

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Linda Hall
April 3, 2026
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Mike Powell
April 3, 2026

Arrived on time and was efficient. Diagnosed a problem and had the part in the truck to make the repair. Been using them for years.

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Mike
April 2, 2026

Professional, clean and knowledgeable. Good experience.

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Fred Bahr
April 2, 2026

They installed my furnace and AC. I have a service contract with them for years. I get semi annual checkups for no additional cost. I have had a problem with my equipment only once. There were no labor costs. There was a discount on the parts required. I am a happy customer for over 15 years. Every service person has been polite and very capable.

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Oscar Rummel
April 2, 2026
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Jane Bluvol
April 1, 2026
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Gary Trovillion
April 1, 2026

Biannual HVAC system check

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1 GRR2000
April 1, 2026

JonLe performed their semi annual equipment check. As always their service rep was professional and performed the service quickly.

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Richelle
March 31, 2026

Very courteous, prompt and professional. Peter was extremely helpful and professional. Highly recommend this company.

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Ryne Dolney
March 31, 2026
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Nancy Rosato
March 31, 2026

Needed help with my shower valve. The two young men that came were very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely recommend them.

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Lori Hutchison
March 31, 2026

We have been clients for 30 yrs of this company and love them and call them For all plumbing hvac needs. Their so accommodating , personable , professional , friendly , on time , keep u up on what their doing how the fix is going and always ask if price is what u can pay for fix. Their always there for u in emergency for toilet that doesn’t stop over flowing , busted pipes and busted block outdoor under yard pipe fixes. We have had them all living in our current house for 36 yes . Love this company and grateful for all their experience and fixes they have done for us ! And they guarantee everything for a long time .

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Jon Matthews
March 31, 2026

Came out on a emergency call and enabled us to open up the very next day.

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TJ Wagner
March 31, 2026

Quick response time, identified the issue very quickly and fixed it very quickly. Very happy with their work and would definitely use them again.

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Rose Cave
March 31, 2026
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Ruth Quinn
March 31, 2026

I have a $240 yearly plan and Jonle comes twice a year. Any other issues I’ve had they have responded quickly and very professionally. I would highly recommend Jonle.

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Matthew Condon
March 30, 2026

Excellent experience with Waterworks who came out same day to repair pump station which enabled us to have water in Friday. Tech was professional and had a can-do attitude

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Sandy Ott
March 30, 2026

Steve is so patient to explain how the Zones system works… & He answers my questions I a way thst I can understand.. also. He is very profess & friendly at the same time..

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Michelle Brothers
March 30, 2026

Called yesterday for appointment and technician arrived this afternoon. Extremely competent and professional. Resolved concern quickly. The service we always receive from Jonle is exemplary.

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Pat Doyle
March 30, 2026

The Waterworks plumbing company provided a pleasant and efficient plumber to open up my outside drain from the street to the sump pump. They did this for me about five years ago. My service man was very professional and took care to do his best. Price increased significantly in five years but otherwise, I’m satisfied with the outcome. They did however, offer once again a senior discount.

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Courtney Keating
March 30, 2026

Most reliable plumbing service in Columbus. Pricing is fair, technicians are friendly and seem to really care about fixing your situation long-term.

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Janice Mills
March 30, 2026

Very efficient. Kept us informed

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carol westerkamp
March 29, 2026

JonLe’s team does a fantastic job. Always friendly, clean up afterwards and respects taking care of your home. The unit is working great!

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Douglas Smith
March 28, 2026

Came within 2 hours of call. Sam was professional and very competent. He and Waterworks were great!

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Robert Pitts
March 28, 2026
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Tee Branson
March 27, 2026

Eric and another gentleman were my service providers. They were helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone with a drainage or plumbing issue.

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Ted Yang
March 27, 2026
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Leah Scobee
March 27, 2026
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Tamara Daniel
March 27, 2026

Great service.

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Lisa Runser
March 27, 2026

Great service from beginning to end. The person who answered the phone was friendly and explained everything regarding our emergency service call. Ryan the technician was kind,courteous,knowledgeable and had us up and running in no time. I highly recommend the Waterworks!

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Dave Durell
March 27, 2026

Michael came to our home today to fix a slow leak under our kitchen sink. He ended up looking at a strange sound emanating from the tub faucet in our master bathroom, quoting the replacement of several sump pumps, and a drain repair. All those quotes arrived the same day. In a world that seems to have forgotten service excellence, I give Michael and Waterworks an A+ for today’s performance.

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Tami Conrad
March 26, 2026

We had issues with out lift station at one of our communities and they were able to come to the same day. Very friendly and professional. I highly recommend them!

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Mike Gallagher
March 26, 2026
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Jon D
March 26, 2026

We've used Waterworks' services for many years and they're consistently professional, timely, courteous, and proficient. Most recently, Lonnie delivered great service and advice; greatly appreciated! You may find a cheaper way to go, but for my money, they are my go to.

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Amy Bryant
March 26, 2026

Frank was very knowledgeable when reviewing my situation and made great suggestions. I went with a split ductless system. The install team were highly skilled, friendly, fast, and very tidy!

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Chrissy Peplinski
March 26, 2026

Service was scheduled in a timely manner. Technician Mat Ball did a thorough evaluation of our kitchen sink drain issue and tub handle issue. He demonstrated professionalism, expertise and care. There have been no issues since the fixes were completed. We will definitely be calling on The Waterworks & Hetter Heating and Cooling again should we experience any future plumbing or HVAC problems.

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Darla Koopman
March 26, 2026

Jonle installed my two units back in 2002, handled two heat outages and when time came replaced the heating units last year. I recommend them to family and friends for the quick straight forward service they provide at a reasonable price.

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March 25, 2026

Chad does a great job. He's very thorough and explains everything well. We recently moved and Chad worked on the system at our previous residence. Thus, it was comforting to have him again at our new home. We've always had the HVAC annual maintenance contract. It's a great value and JonLe calls us to schedule. So we don't have to remember. Great to work with. Thank you!!

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April Wang
March 25, 2026

I called Waterworks because the plumbers who did our home inspection scope couldn't find the exterior clean outs and saw ponded water, but couldn't jet due to weather + finished basement. Waterworks has the equipment necessary to locate their scope. Michael called to let us know his ETA, and also to clarify our concerns and hear what was going on and what the likely costs were going to be. Once there, he was able to use his equipment to confirm that there was no exterior clean outs, and that there was no clog causing the ponded water, and was able to map out the location of the sagging pipe. We're waiting on quotes for what repair would look like. 5/5 stars for finding what the other plumbers could not. Sure, the other guys cost 15% less, but I still needed a second plumber visit, so it didn't save me anything.

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March 24, 2026

Knowledgeable and efficient. Fixed it in good time. Excellent job

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colleen opremcak
March 24, 2026

Kevin came again to clean out our basement pipe which has been invaded by tree roots. He was professional, polite, neat, and cleaned up everything nicely when he was done. He explained everything to us and took time for questions. He has a very pleasant personality and we look forward to having him come to our home again for this service next year. We highly recommend Waterworks!

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Jerry Johnson
March 24, 2026

Outstanding! On time. Knowledgeable. Professional. Courteous. Responsive. I'm definitely a return customer.

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Brian Williams
March 24, 2026

I had an emergency backup that I needed cleared same day. I have used other companies in the past that resolve the problem at a low cost but want to come out later and sell expensive fixes. The experience with Waterworks was that they wanted to fix the drain blockage to the best of their ability at that time. If further work needed done it could still be evaluated, but there was more than a bandaid on my current issue.

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Edgar Rust
March 23, 2026

Excellent work. Have a 30+ year history with this company and has always been top notch!

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Diane Geiser
March 23, 2026

Excellent customer service. Schedule 6 month maintenance like clock work. Service men always kind helpful and professional. Women who answer telephone always professional as well. Highly recommend

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Melanie E
March 23, 2026

On time, friendly, no extra charges.

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