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H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc. Plumbing Heating AC Sewer Serving Bergen County, Nj
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Why Sink Drains Clog in Bergen County Homes
Every sink drain's fighting a losing battle. Kitchen gets grease, coffee grounds, food particles. Bathroom gets hair, soap scum, toothpaste. It all builds up til water can't win.
Daily Drain Killers We Remove
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Grease that hardens like concrete
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Hair wrapped around everything
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Soap scum coating pipes
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Food disposal didn't actually dispose
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Coffee grounds creating dam
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"Flushable" wipes that aren't
That garbage disposal? It doesn't make things disappear. Just chops them smaller. Those pieces still gotta flow through pipes. And grease laughs at your disposal.
What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
Stop Making It Worse
No more Drano. Seriously. That stuff eats pipes, especially old ones. Creates dangerous chemical soup. Makes our job hazardous. Just stop.
Try Basic Physics First
Plunger with water in sink. Creates pressure. But here's secret - seal overflow hole with wet rag first. Otherwise you're just pushing air. Works 30% of time.
Clear Under-Sink Area
We need access. Move cleaning supplies, trash can, whatever's under there. The faster we can work, quicker your drain flows again.
Where Sink Clogs Hide
Kitchen Trouble Spots
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P-trap under sink (90% of clogs)
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Disposal connection
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Wall pipe behind cabinet
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Main stack connection
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Vent pipe (causes slow draining)
Bathroom Blockage Points
Double sinks share pipes - one clogs, both suffer. Pedestal sinks have tiny drains. Vessel sinks sit high, poor drainage angle. Each design has weak points.
Had customer in Old Tappan with beautiful farmhouse sink. Looked amazing, drained terrible. Previous plumber didn't account for low drain exit. Repiped properly, now works perfect.
Mechanical Snaking
Not your hardware store snake. Professional equipment with different heads for different clogs. Power fed, retrieves what's blocking.
Enzyme Treatment
For organic buildup. Eats through hair, grease, soap naturally. Safe for pipes, septic, environment. Prevents future clogs.
Camera Inspection When Needed
Recurring clogs mean bigger problem. Camera shows what's really happening. Broken pipe? Bad slope? Tree roots? Can't fix without seeing.
Professional Cleaning: $125-250
Quick response
Proper tools
Clean extraction
Prevention advice
Multiple Drain Issues: $300-500
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Several sinks affected
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Main line involvement
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Deeper blockage
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More time required
DIY Chemical Damage: $500-2,000
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Pipes eaten through
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Disposal destroyed
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Cabinet damage from leaks
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Complete repiping needed
Don't Let Clogs Ruin Your Day
Whether it's kitchen sink backing up during dinner prep or bathroom drain moving like molasses, we fix it fast. Professional tools, experienced technicians, fair pricing.
Skip the chemicals, forget the coat hanger, stop plunging frantically. Call (201) 666-1118 for real drain cleaning. We'll clear the clog, clean the pipe, prevent the comeback. Because nobody has time for stopped-up sinks.
Clear That Nasty Clog Without Destroying Your Pipes
Standing at kitchen sink with Thanksgiving dishes piled high, water not moving, garbage disposal humming but doing nothing. Family arriving in two hours. That was the call from Pascack Road yesterday.
Twenty minutes later, drain flowing perfect. Turns out years of coffee grounds and grease created concrete in the P-trap. No amount of plunging would've fixed it. Sometimes you need real tools and someone who knows how pipes actually work.
Why Bergen County Drains Struggle More
Hard water creates mineral buildup. Older homes have galvanized pipes that rust internally. Trees everywhere sending roots seeking water. Plus people treat drains like garbage cans.
Westwood's vintage homes have 2-inch drains where modern code requires 3-inch. Emerson's new construction used cheaper fixtures that clog easier. Washington Township's McMansions have runs too long for proper flow.
Modern Drain Solutions
Better Disposal Installation
Proper sized pipes, correct slope, adequate venting. Most disposals installed wrong. We fix the system, not just symptoms.
Drain Maintenance Programs
Quarterly service prevents emergencies. Enzyme treatment, inspection, minor cleaning. Costs less than one emergency call.
Set up maintenance for Montvale dental office. Eight sinks getting constant use. Haven't had emergency clog in two years. Prevention works.
Health and Safety Concerns
Bacteria Breeding Ground
Slow drains harbor dangerous bacteria. That smell? It's not just unpleasant - it's unhealthy. Standing water breeds mosquitos, mold, worse.
Chemical Burn Risk
Store chemicals under sink meet drain chemicals equals disaster. Seen chemical burns, destroyed cabinets, hospital visits. Not worth risk.
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Preventing Future Clogs
Kitchen Commandments
No grease ever - jar it, trash it. Run hot water after disposal. Coffee grounds in garbage. Pasta water slowly (starch clogs). Monthly enzyme treatment.
Bathroom Rules
Hair catcher mandatory. Clean popup regularly. No cotton swabs. Minimal toilet paper. Hot water weekly flush. Simple habits, huge difference.
H. Hofmeister & Co. Inc.
Professional Drain Cleaning: (201) 666-1118
115 Bergenline Ave, Westwood, NJ 07675
License #10625 | Fast Flow Restoration