Pipes and Drains Services in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Over-the-counter chemical drain cleaners rarely solve the root cause of a clog; they simply burn a small hole through the blockage so water can slowly pass. Worse, the caustic chemical reactions generate intense heat that can warp modern PVC pipes and rapidly corrode older metal plumbing. In North Texas, recurring clogs are usually caused by a thick, sticky combination of hard water scale, soap scum, and cooking grease. Pact Plumbing uses professional-grade drain snaking and hydro-jetting to safely and permanently scour the inside of your pipes clean.

In established neighborhoods with magnificent, mature trees—like those found in Southlake, Dallas, and Fort Worth—root intrusion is the number one cause of severe sewer backups. During the hot, dry Texas summers, expansive root systems actively seek out the moisture inside your subterranean sewer lines. They easily slip through the deteriorating joints of older pipes or microscopic cracks caused by shifting clay soil. We utilize high-resolution sewer cameras to locate the intrusion and powerful hydro-jetting to safely slice away the roots without destroying your yard.

If your home was built before the mid-1980s, your underground sanitary sewer lines are likely made of cast iron. While highly durable, cast iron has a functional lifespan of about 50 to 70 years. Today, those pipes are severely rusted, channeled, and prone to collapsing, which leads to devastating under-slab leaks. If you are experiencing frequent backups or foul odors, Pact Plumbing can perform a video inspection to assess the health of your aging pipes and discuss modern, trenchless replacement options.

Hydro-jetting is the plumbing equivalent of power-washing the inside of your sewer lines. Instead of just poking a hole through a clog with a traditional mechanical snake, we blast highly pressurized water (up to 4,000 PSI) through a specialized nozzle. This completely obliterates invasive tree roots, flushes out years of heavy grease buildup, and blasts away hard water scale, returning your pipes to their original, optimal capacity. It is highly recommended for homes experiencing stubborn, recurring main line blockages.

Because the expansive blackland prairie clay in cities like Frisco, McKinney, and Plano constantly swells and shrinks, underground pipes are under immense pressure and frequently snap or develop “bellies” (sags where waste pools). Warning signs include multiple drains backing up simultaneously, a persistent smell of raw sewage in your yard or home, unusually lush or green patches of grass on your lawn, and gurgling sounds coming from your toilets when the washing machine runs.

Every drain in your home has a U-shaped pipe beneath it called a P-trap. The P-trap is designed to hold a small amount of water, which acts as a seal to block dangerous, foul-smelling sewer gases from rising up into your home. If a sink or guest shower isn’t used frequently, that water can evaporate, breaking the seal. Usually, running the water for a few seconds will solve the problem. However, if the smell persists, you likely have a cracked vent pipe or a broken sewer line that requires immediate professional repair.

A video camera inspection takes the guesswork out of plumbing repairs. We highly recommend an inspection if you are buying a new home, experiencing recurring drain backups, or suspecting a hidden slab leak. By running a high-definition, waterproof camera deep into your plumbing system, our technicians can show you the exact location and nature of the problem—whether it’s a cracked pipe, a massive grease blockage, or a severe root intrusion—allowing us to provide a precise, targeted repair plan.