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 Salem, VA buildings free of surprise clogs.
Short-term rental hosts receive fast turnarounds and odor elimination so guests stay delighted.
Restaurants, coffee bars, salons, gyms, and venues count on our after-hours service, grease mitigation, and rapid reopen plans.
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.
We design maintenance to match Salem, VA construction dust cycles, tourist surges, festival seasons, and rainy spells.
We start with your symptoms, building rules, and timing constraints. Doorman? Freight elevator? Quiet hours? We adapt.
Evidence-based decisions prevent repeat visits.
Precision snaking, hydro-jetting, and descaling matched to pipe material and age. We calibrate pressure to protect your lines.
We show before-and-after footage, run flow tests, and confirm odor removal.
We design custom maintenance: quarterly jetting, enzyme dosing, filter swaps, and seasonal checks tuned to Salem, VA weather and building schedules.
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
Highly recommend for city hosts.
Host
Early action saves you from chiseling hardened debris later.
A predictable program beats late-night emergencies.
Your board gets proof, your neighbors get peace, and your drains get full flow.
Heavy Salem, VA rain can overwhelm city systems. We inspect sump discharge, backwater valves, and area drains before storms.
Annual camera checks and cleanings keep most city units safe. Busy kitchens, rentals, or pet-heavy homes benefit from semiannual visits.
Clear expectations, clear drains.
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.
We match pressure and nozzle type to pipe age and material, protecting the line while restoring full diameter.
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.
Quick discipline today prevents midnight plumbing calls tomorrow.
We supply checklists that match your hours and team size so the routine sticks.
Choose enzyme-based maintenance over harsh chemicals. It is safer for pipes, pets, and people in tight city spaces.
Preparedness reduces stress and limits damage.
Historic Salem, VA 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.
Clogged vents mimic drain clogs. We camera-check vents, clear nests, and confirm airflow so fixtures drain silently.
Shared drains, shared wins.
Predictable care saves money and reviews.
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.