Signs a shower drain needs clearing
A shower drain has a small trap and no stopper to pull, so buildup hides out of sight. Until we get there, clear the hair off the strainer and keep showers short. If the valve or the shower itself is the problem, see bathtub and shower work.
- Water pools around your feet
- Standing water after you turn it off
- A musty or sewer smell
- Gurgling while it drains
- Water seeps out around the drain
- It slows down again within weeks
How we clear a clogged shower drain
We clear it without damaging the tile or the drain body. Worth reading first: sand, the clog nobody warns you about.
Lift the strainer
We take off the strainer or grate and pull out the hair and soap caught just below it.
Clear the trap
A small cable reaches the trap under the shower floor, where sand and hair settle.
Clear the drain line beyond
If the shower shares a slow line with other fixtures, we clear it through the cleanout or jet it.
Run the shower and check the drain seal
We run the shower and watch the drain body for leaks before we leave.
Why shower drains clog on the Shore
Beach towns and rental houses see a few causes you don't get inland.
Sand from the beach
Sand sinks to the trap and packs down. Hair and soap build on top of it until the water stops.
Outdoor showers
Outdoor showers at beach houses take sand, leaves, and bugs, and their drain lines often go unchecked until they back up.
Busy rentals
A rental with a new group every week puts more hair and soap down one drain in a summer than most homes do in a year.
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Questions We Get Asked About Clogged Shower Drains
What people ask before they book a shower drain visit.
How much does it cost to unclog a shower drain?
Clearing a shower drain typically runs $175 to $450. If the shower shares a clogged line with other fixtures and it needs clearing from the cleanout, that is usually $300 to $600. You get the price before any work starts, and our drain cleaning cost guide has the full breakdown.
How soon can you come out?
Often the same day, and usually within the week. We work 8:00am to 9:00pm, seven days a week, so evening and weekend visits count too. Book online or call (757) 824-9862 for a time.
What happens when you get there?
We lift the strainer, clear the hair and sand below it, run a cable to the trap and clear the line beyond if needed. Then we run the shower and check the drain for leaks.
Should I try to unclog my shower drain myself?
We don't recommend it. Chemical cleaners do little against sand, and forcing a tool through a shower drain can crack the drain body or break its seal, which lets water get under the tile.
Can you inspect the shower drain line before clearing it?
Yes. If the shower keeps clogging, a camera inspection shows whether it is sand, buildup or a problem further down the line. It typically runs $250 to $500 and is often credited if we go on to do the repair it finds.
Other clogs we clear
- Clogged toilet: Won't flush, rising water, backups
- Clogged kitchen sink: Grease, food waste, and disposals
- Clogged bathroom sink: Hair, soap, and slow drains
- Clogged bathtub drain: Standing water and slow tubs
- Clogged shower drain: Hair, sand, and pooling water
- Dishwasher not draining: Water left in the tub or sink
- Washing machine drain: Standpipe overflows and backups
- Clogged floor drain: Garages, laundry rooms, and kitchens
- Every drain backing up: Main line clog or septic
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Book with our team, or call us seven days a week from 8am to 9pm.
Call (757) 824-9862