Floor Drain Cleaning & Basement Drain Backups | Omaha Drain

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Floor Drains • Basements • Laundry Rooms

Clear Backed-Up Floor Drains Before They Flood Your Home.

Basement drain gurgling, smelling like sewage, or overflowing when you shower or run laundry? We clean the floor drain, check your main sewer line, and show you camera footage so you know the problem is truly fixed.

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Same-day and emergency basement backups available across the Omaha metro.

Camera-Proven Floor Drain & Sewer Solutions.

We don’t just plunge the drain and hope for the best. We inspect, clean, and confirm your whole system is flowing — from the floor drain to the main sewer line.

Basement and laundry room floor drains cleared the same day in most cases.
Optional sewer camera inspection so you can see exactly what caused the backup.
Honest options if we find bigger issues like roots, collapsed pipe, or failed backwater valves.

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Floor Drain Cleaning & Basement Backups

Stop Sewage Smells, Standing Water, and Basement Drain Disasters.

Floor drains are your basement’s safety valve. When they clog, every shower, toilet flush, or laundry cycle can send water and sewage back into your home. We combine professional drain cleaning tools with camera technology to clear the blockage and confirm the line is healthy.

Deep Cleaning, Not Just a Plunge

We use professional drain machines (and hydro jetting when needed) to cut through hair, lint, grease, and sludge so the drain and trap are fully restored.

We Check the Main Sewer Too

Basement and floor drain backups often come from the main sewer line. We can scope and test it so you’re not surprised by repeat backups later.

Protection for Finished Basements

Drop cloths, shoe covers, disinfectant, and fans where needed — we treat finished spaces like someone actually lives there.

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Common Floor Drain Problems We Fix Every Week.

Whether you’re in an older Omaha home, a split-level with a lower bathroom, or a finished basement, these floor drain issues are extremely common — and usually fixable.

Basement Sewage Backups

Toilets or showers upstairs cause the basement floor drain to overflow with dirty water or sewage — often a sign of a main sewer blockage.

Laundry Drain Overflows

When your washer drains, water surges out of the nearby floor drain. Lint, soap, and years of buildup can choke these lines.

Gurgling & Sewer Odors

Floor drains that gurgle or smell like rotten eggs may have a dry trap, vent issues, or partial blockages that need attention.

Garage & Utility Room Drains

Debris, dirt, and winter melt can clog garage and utility room drains, leaving puddles and slick concrete.

Not sure if it’s just the floor drain or the whole sewer line? We’ll test both, explain what we find in plain language, and give you options — from simple cleaning to long-term sewer repairs.

Why Do Floor Drains Back Up in the First Place?

It’s Usually Not Just the Grate You See.

Floor drains are connected to a network of pipes under your slab. When there’s a blockage anywhere in that network, water follows the path of least resistance — often back up through your lowest drain.

Main sewer clogs from roots, wipes, feminine products, or foreign objects.
Grease and soap buildup from kitchens and laundry lines that slowly choke the pipe.
Improper slope or pipe bellies that let sludge settle and harden in low spots.
Failed backwater valves that no longer protect your basement from city or mainline surges.

Our Job: Find the Cause, Not Just Clear the Symptom.

Anyone can snake a drain and hope it holds. We want to know why it clogged, how likely it is to recur, and what your options are to protect your basement long term.

Floor drain & branch line cleaning with the right-sized cable and cutting head.
Optional hydro jetting for heavy grease, scale, or repeat issues.
Camera inspection to document roots, breaks, or bellies for future planning.
Clear, written options for repair, replacement, or simple maintenance.

How Our Floor Drain Cleaning Process Works.

From the first phone call to the last mop swipe, here’s what to expect when you call Omaha Drain for a basement or floor drain backup.

Step 1

Assessment & Protection

We listen to your story, check which fixtures are affected, protect nearby flooring and belongings, and locate the best cleanout or access point.

Step 2

Clear the Immediate Backup

Using professional drain machines, we relieve the standing water and restore basic flow to get your home usable again as quickly as possible.

Step 3

Camera Inspection (Optional)

We can run a camera through the line to see exactly what caused the backup — roots, breaks, or heavy buildup — and show you the footage on-site.

Step 4

Clean-Up & Long-Term Options

We wipe down surfaces, apply disinfectant where appropriate, and review your options for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades to prevent future flooding.

Why Omaha Homeowners Trust Us With Their Basements.

Basement & Floor Drain Specialists

We handle basement backups and floor drains all day, every day — from 1920s homes with cast iron and clay pipe to new builds with PVC and backwater valves.

TruTech-trained technicians who know how to diagnose the whole system, not just the visible drain.
Clean, respectful crews with shoe covers, drop cloths, and full clean-up before we leave.
Basement-safe equipment designed to work in tight spaces without destroying finishes.

Fast. Fair. Fixed. — Our Promise.

We know a wet basement is stressful. Our promise is simple: respond quickly, communicate clearly, and fix the right problem at a fair price.

Same-day and after-hours appointments for active backups when available.
Upfront options and pricing before we start any work.
Camera-confirmed solutions if we recommend bigger repairs or sewer replacement.

Floor Drain Cleaning FAQs.

Why is my basement floor drain backing up when I run water upstairs?

That usually means the main sewer line or a branch line is restricted. Water from upstairs fixtures heads toward the sewer but finds a blockage and comes back out of the lowest opening — your floor drain. We’ll test and clear the line, then recommend a camera inspection if needed.

Is it safe to use drain cleaner in a floor drain?

Chemical drain cleaners can damage older pipes, create fumes in basements, and often don’t fix the real problem. We recommend avoiding them and using professional mechanical cleaning instead.

Can you help with cleanup after a sewage backup?

We’ll remove standing water related to the plumbing issue and disinfect the immediate work area. For large sewage spills in finished basements, we may recommend a restoration company for deep cleaning, drying, and repairs — and we can coordinate timing with them.

Will you show me camera footage of my drain or sewer?

Yes. When we perform a camera inspection, we show you live footage on-site and can share recordings or snapshots for your records, insurance, or future planning.

Do you offer maintenance to prevent future backups?

We can set up periodic cleaning schedules for problem lines, recommend simple homeowner maintenance, and talk about longer-term fixes like spot repairs, lining, or installing a backwater valve.

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