Your #1 choice for premium drain and sewer cleaning in Northern New Jersey.
Drain problems, handled with precision.
Professional drain cleaning, camera inspections, hydrojetting, pipe locating, and descaling for homes and businesses—backed by a 24/7 on-call emergency operation.
- Fully insured
- 5-Star Google Reviews
- 5-Star Rated on Angi
- 24/7 on-call
- Residential
- Commercial
What's happening?
Start with the symptom.
Choose the closest match to understand which service may help. For active backups or overflows, call the 24/7 on-call line.
Complete drain care
Six services. One goal: a line that flows.
From a single clogged fixture to a recurring main-line backup, Serpent Drain combines professional cleaning with modern inspection and locating capabilities.
Drain and sewer services
Drain Cleaning
Snaking and augering for clogged toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, grease traps, waste lines, and recurring main-line blockages.Common sign: A sink, tub, or toilet that drains slowly or keeps clogging.ExploreVideo Camera Inspection
A clear look inside a drain or sewer line to locate blockages and evaluate roots, cracks, leaks, corrosion, buildup, or pipe deterioration.Common sign: A clog that keeps coming back, or a problem nobody can explain.ExplorePipe Locating & Line Tracing
Map a drainage line's path, locate a problem area, and support more targeted work before digging, landscaping, renovation, or construction.Common sign: Planning yard or construction work near lines you can't see.ExploreEmergency Drain Services
A 24/7 on-call service for clogged drains, sewer backups, overflowing fixtures, and sudden drainage failures at homes and businesses.Common sign: Wastewater backing up or overflowing right now.ExploreHydrojetting
Hydrojetting uses high-pressure water to remove stubborn grease, roots, sludge, and accumulated debris from drains, sewer lines, and grease traps.Common sign: A line that clogs again soon after every snaking.ExploreDescaling
Remove mineral deposits, corrosion scale, and accumulated debris that restrict flow, particularly in older cast-iron drainage systems.Common sign: An older cast-iron line that narrows and catches debris.Explore
High-definition camera diagnostics in the field
Diagnose first
See the problem before choosing the fix.
Guesswork is expensive. A camera view of the line shows whether the blockage is grease, roots, scale, debris, or a pipe condition — so the cleaning method is matched to what is actually there.
- Locate the blockage instead of probing for it
- See roots, cracks, corrosion, and buildup directly
- Verify the line after cleaning when appropriate
Why Serpent Drain
Clear answers before bigger decisions.
Drainage work should begin with the condition of the line—not a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Diagnose first
Understand the affected fixture or line before selecting a cleaning approach.
Modern equipment
Camera inspection, locating, hydrojetting, and descaling add options beyond a basic clearing.
Straightforward scope
We focus on drain and sewer cleaning—not full repipes or major plumbing repairs.
Local availability
Based in Kinnelon with same-day or next-day scheduling when availability permits.
How it works
- 1Call or request serviceTell us what you're seeing, which fixtures are affected, and whether the issue is urgent.
- 2Diagnose the problemWe identify the likely line and use inspection equipment when more information is useful.
- 3Explain the approachYou receive a practical explanation of the cleaning, inspection, or locating work proposed.
- 4Clear, clean, or inspectThe service is matched to the blockage, buildup, pipe material, and accessible line.
- 5Confirm flow and next stepsWe review the result and explain whether maintenance or plumber coordination is appropriate.
Built for the property
Homes and businesses drain differently.
Residential
Kitchen and bathroom clogs, recurring main-line backups, older cast-iron lines, and underground routing questions at home.
Residential servicesCommercial
Restrooms, kitchen lines, grease traps, and waste lines — with 24/7 on-call help when a stoppage threatens operations.
Commercial servicesService areas
Local drain service across Northern New Jersey.
Serpent Drain is based in Kinnelon and serves communities across Northern New Jersey. Not listed? Call to check coverage for your town.
Common questions
Know what to expect before the visit.
Have an active backup or overflow? Skip the research and call the 24/7 on-call number now.
(973) 874-1012Why does my system still back up after it was snaked?
Snaking can open a path through a blockage without always removing everything attached to the pipe wall. Grease, sludge, scale, roots, or a visible pipe defect may continue to restrict the line and cause the problem to return. A camera inspection can help identify what remains, and Serpent Drain can then explain whether additional snaking, hydrojetting, descaling, or coordination with a plumber is appropriate.
How much do services cost, and how does billing work?
Serpent Drain uses an initial flat-rate call-out fee. Additional service fees depend on the work performed, because the equipment and time required vary with the line and the problem. Contact the company for a quote. Payment can be made by cash, check, or online payment.
Does Serpent Drain perform pipe repairs?
Serpent Drain specializes in diagnosing, unclogging, cleaning, inspecting, and locating drainage systems. The company does not perform full repipes or major plumbing repairs. If the findings point to repair work outside that scope, Serpent Drain can coordinate with a professional plumber.
How long does typical drain cleaning take?
The time depends on the affected line, the type and location of the blockage, access, buildup, and whether inspection or a deeper cleaning method is needed. Describe the symptoms when scheduling so Serpent Drain can explain what the visit may involve; an exact duration should not be promised before the line is assessed.
Is professional drain cleaning safe for pipes?
The cleaning method should be selected for the line's material and visible condition. Serpent Drain evaluates the problem and can use camera inspection when more information is useful before snaking, hydrojetting, or descaling. If inspection indicates major deterioration or a repair need, the company can explain that limitation and coordinate with a professional plumber.
Resource center
Practical guidance for a problem you can't see.
Learn what common symptoms may mean, how professional methods differ, and when a camera inspection can provide better information.
Diagnostics
Why Does My Drain Keep Backing Up After It Was Snaked?
Explain why opening a path through a clog may not remove grease, sludge, roots, scale, or a visible pipe defect, and when camera inspection or a different cleaning method can add useful information.
Read the guideDiagnostics
Signs That Tree Roots May Be in a Sewer Line
Cover recurring backups, changing drainage performance, and the role of camera inspection in confirming whether roots are visible inside a sewer line instead of relying on symptoms alone.
Read the guideDrain Care
Snaking vs. Hydrojetting: What Is the Difference?
Compare mechanical clearing with high-pressure water cleaning, including the kinds of blockages each method may address and why pipe condition should inform the choice.
Read the guideDrain problem? Start here.