Your city schedule is busy. We arrive on time, protect every surface, communicate clearly, and leave the space spotless so you can get back to living.
We clear lines, erase odors, prevent backups during busy weekends, and give you footage that proves the win.
TotalDrainCleaning is a city-first drain team obsessed with reliability. We blend national resources with local street smarts to keep Albany, CA buildings free of surprise clogs.
Sinks, tubs, showers, laundry stacks, and main lines cleared with pipe-safe snaking and jetting. We guard tile, stone, and wood, use floor runners, and tidy as we work.
Your guests notice great service, not the drain work behind the scenes.
HD cameras trace every bend and branch, revealing scale, roots, construction debris, or collapsed segments.
You see the value, not just the invoice.
Shoe covers, corner guards, drop cloths, and quiet operation protect your home and your neighbors peace.
Prevention is cheaper than overtime labor and angry reviews.
We start with your symptoms, building rules, and timing constraints. Doorman? Freight elevator? Quiet hours? We adapt.
Camera visuals reveal the exact clog location, composition, and risk to neighbors.
Precision snaking, hydro-jetting, and descaling matched to pipe material and age. We calibrate pressure to protect your lines.
Proof builds trust and speeds approvals.
Consistency keeps reviews glowing and plumbing costs predictable.
They cleared our caf line at 5 a.m., sent video proof, and we opened on time.
Caf Owner
Our condo main stack stopped backing up after their jetting plan. The crew protected every surface and sent footage for the board.
Condo Board President
Short-term rental odors vanished after their bio-clean treatment. Guests keep rating us five stars.
Host
New builds and renovations send fine dust into drains. We pre-flush, filter, and jet lines after construction milestones, preventing cement-like buildup.
A predictable program beats late-night emergencies.
Stacked units share drain stacks. We use cameras to map exact branch tie-ins, then clean from cleanouts without disturbing neighbors.
When skies open up, you stay calm because the plan is already in place.
Shared stacks may need more frequent maintenance during renovation seasons.
Yes. Early morning, late night, and between-meeting windows are available. We plan the job to match elevator access and quiet hours.
Odors come from dry traps, biofilm, vent issues, or partial clogs. We hydrate traps, clean biofilm with safe agents, and verify vent health with cameras.
Safety first, then power.
Absolutely. You receive video links, photos, and clear notes you can forward to boards, supers, and insurance.
Yes. We coordinate with landlords, offer turnkey odor fixes, and schedule service between guest stays.
Run hot water after cooking, wipe pans, and use strainers on every sink. These tiny steps slow buildup and stretch the life of professional cleanings.
We supply checklists that match your hours and team size so the routine sticks.
We help you pick products that work with your plumbing, not against it.
If water backs up, pause water use, avoid chemical drain cleaners, and call us. We guide you through safe steps while a crew drives over.
Historic Albany, CA buildings often combine original cast iron with newer PVC tie-ins. We soften jetting pressure, stage cleaning in passes, and document every fragility.
Dorms, co-living spaces, and hotels push drains hard. We time preventive jetting before peak seasons and add enzyme dosing to slow buildup.
Marble, hardwood, and designer fixtures need gentle handling. We use padded mats, low-profile tools, and sealed containment to shield your finishes.
Air plus water equals harmony in city plumbing.
Shared drains, shared wins.
We log every visit, capture footage, and track trends in your building. Patterns reveal when to schedule jetting, where to add cleanouts, and which fixtures need attention.
Before long trips, run water in rarely used fixtures and add a dash of mineral oil to traps to slow evaporation.
Before we leave, we sweep, wipe, and restore the room so it feels untouchedexcept the drains now move like new.
We believe prevention is a partnership: you handle simple daily habits, we handle the heavy lifting, and together we eliminate surprise plumbing emergencies.