General Questions

1. What services does Elliott’s Sewer & Drain provide?
Elliott’s Sewer & Drain specializes in residential and commercial drain cleaning, sewer line cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer camera inspections, underground line locating, smoke and fog testing, dye testing, and preventive sewer maintenance.
2. How long has Elliott’s Sewer & Drain been in business?
Elliott’s Sewer & Drain has been serving Las Vegas and surrounding Southern Nevada communities since 1979, providing specialized sewer and drain services.
3. Do you serve both residential and commercial customers?
Yes. We serve homeowners, restaurants, hotels, casinos, apartment communities, property managers, and other commercial facilities.
4. Do you provide 24-hour sewer and drain service?
Yes. Elliott’s Sewer & Drain offers service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for residential and commercial sewer and drain needs.

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5. What are the signs of a clogged drain?
Common warning signs include slow drainage, recurring clogs, gurgling sounds, unpleasant odors, standing water, and wastewater backing up into fixtures.
6. What causes sewer lines to become blocked?
Sewer lines can become blocked by grease, sludge, food debris, tree roots, foreign objects, and other materials that accumulate inside the piping.
7. What is the difference between drain cleaning and sewer line cleaning?
Drain cleaning typically addresses individual fixture drains and smaller branch lines. Sewer line cleaning focuses on the larger pipes that carry wastewater away from the property.
8. Why do my drains keep clogging?
Recurring clogs may indicate accumulated debris, grease buildup, root intrusion, or other problems within the sewer system. Professional cleaning and camera inspections can help identify the cause.
9. Can tree roots cause sewer line blockages?
Yes. Tree roots can enter sewer pipes through cracks or joints, creating obstructions that restrict wastewater flow. Professional cleaning and camera inspections can help address and evaluate these problems.
10. How often should sewer and drain lines be professionally cleaned?
The appropriate schedule depends on the property’s age, plumbing condition, usage, and history of blockages. Commercial properties and locations with recurring problems may benefit from regular maintenance.

11. What is hydro jetting?
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to remove grease, sludge, debris, and stubborn buildup from the interior of sewer and drain lines.
12. Is hydro jetting better than traditional drain snaking?
Both methods are effective for different situations. Drain snaking breaks through localized blockages, while hydro jetting can remove buildup along a larger section of the pipe’s interior.
13. Can hydro jetting remove grease from restaurant sewer lines?
Yes. Hydro jetting is particularly effective for commercial kitchens and restaurants where grease, food particles, and other debris accumulate inside drain lines.
14. Is hydro jetting safe for older sewer pipes?
Hydro jetting can be suitable for many sewer systems, but pipe condition must be evaluated first. Severely damaged or deteriorated piping may require another cleaning method.

15. Why does my home or business smell like sewer gas?
Possible causes include dry drain traps, vent system defects, disconnected piping, or other drainage problems.
16. What is sewer smoke testing?
Smoke testing introduces diagnostic smoke into a drainage or vent system to help identify potential openings and defects.
17. What is sewer dye testing?
Dye testing helps trace drainage flow, identify certain connections, and investigate suspected cross-connections.
18. Can Elliott’s find a sewer-related leak without repairing it?
Our diagnostic services may help identify certain drainage-related leak locations or defects. We do not perform repairs or general water supply leak detection.

19. Do you clean restaurant drain lines?
Yes. Elliott’s provides commercial drain and sewer line cleaning, including cleaning lines affected by grease and buildup.
20. Do you offer recurring commercial drain maintenance?
Yes. Scheduled drain and sewer cleaning may help businesses manage buildup and recurring blockages.
21. What areas do you serve?
Elliott’s is based in Las Vegas and serves surrounding Southern Nevada communities. Call to confirm service availability.
22. How do I schedule service?
Call Elliott’s Sewer & Drain Service at (702) 382-7389.