Full Trap and Vent Check
We check every trap seal in the house, test the vent stack, and run water at each fixture. This is how we find the source instead of guessing. Most odor calls narrow to one trap or one branch line within 20 minutes.
Drain odor removal Greer SC starts with finding the actual source, not masking the smell. If your kitchen, bathroom, or basement drain is pushing sewer gas into the house, our licensed techs trace the line, clear the blockage, and verify the fix before we leave. We serve homeowners and businesses across Greenville County with same-day appointments.

Drain odor removal Greer SC is the process of locating and eliminating the source of sewer gas or organic decay smell coming from a drain, trap, or vent line. It is not a pour-and-pray fix. We start with a sewer camera and inspection crawler to see inside the pipe, then use a drain snake, drain auger, or hydro jetting machine to clear whatever is holding the smell. Sometimes the problem is a dry P-trap or a cracked wax ring. Sometimes it is grease buildup, hair clog, or root intrusion deep in the main line. We confirm which one before we quote the repair.
Most calls we run in Greer start the same way: a homeowner notices a drain smell removal Greer SC issue in the kitchen or a bathroom drain smell removal Greer SC problem that will not go away with vinegar and boiling water. Our climate here in Greenville County swings from humid summers to occasional hard freezes, and that cycle stresses cast iron pipe and PVC pipe joints. Older homes near Downtown Greer and Greer Station often have original cast iron drains with scale buildup that traps debris and odor. Newer builds in O'Neal Village and Pelham Falls tend to have venting issues instead. If you are wondering how to remove drain odor in Greer SC, the honest answer is: find the source first, then fix it.
Every drain odor call includes a full diagnosis, not just a snake and a bill. Here is what is covered in a standard visit, and what we treat as an add-on when the scope grows.
We check every trap seal in the house, test the vent stack, and run water at each fixture. This is how we find the source instead of guessing. Most odor calls narrow to one trap or one branch line within 20 minutes.
When the source is not obvious, we feed a sewer camera down the line and show you the footage. You see the grease buildup, root intrusion, or scale buildup for yourself. No mystery repairs.
We clear the blockage with a drain snake, drain auger, or hydro jetting machine depending on what the camera shows. Then we flush the line to remove the loosened debris that causes odor to return.
If a P-trap is cracked, a wax ring has failed, or a vent boot is broken, we replace it on the same visit. We carry common parts on the truck so most repairs do not require a second trip.
Before we leave, we re-test every trap seal and confirm no gas smell remains. If the odor was in a basement or crawlspace, we smoke-test the vent system to prove the fix. You get a written summary of the work.
When you call, we ask which drain smells, when it started, and whether the smell is sewer gas or decay. That tells us whether to bring a sewer camera, a rooter machine, or both. You get a window, not a four-hour maybe. Most Greer calls are scheduled same-day.
Our tech walks the house, checks every trap, and looks at the vent stack on the roof if needed. We run water at each fixture to see which drain gurgles or backs up. This takes 15 to 25 minutes and usually narrows the source to one branch line or one failed trap seal.
We feed a sewer camera or inspection crawler down the suspect line. On older cast iron pipe, we look for scale buildup, bellied pipe, or a collapsed sewer line. On newer PVC pipe and ABS pipe, we check for improper slope or a blocked vent. You see the footage on the monitor with us.
Depending on what we find, we clear the line with a drain snake, drain auger, or hydro jetting machine, replace the failed trap or wax ring, or re-vent the fixture. A typical single-drain odor job runs one to two hours. Main line work can run three to four.
We re-test every trap seal, run water at all fixtures, and confirm no gas smell remains. If the odor was in a basement or crawlspace, we smoke-test the vent system. You get a written summary of what we found, what we did, and what to watch for.
When you call, we ask which drain smells, when it started, and whether the smell is sewer gas or decay. That tells us whether to bring a sewer camera, a rooter machine, or both. You get a window, not a four-hour maybe. Most Greer calls are scheduled same-day.
Lets us see inside the pipe and pinpoint grease buildup, root intrusion, scale buildup, or a collapsed sewer line. You watch the footage with us on the monitor.
High-pressure water scours the pipe wall clean, removing the organic material that feeds drain odor. This is our go-to for grease buildup and scale buildup.
Clears single-fixture blockages like hair clog and soap scum in a sink, shower, or tub trap. We follow the snake with a flush to remove loosened debris.
Cuts root intrusion out of the main line. We follow with a camera pass to confirm the pipe is clear and intact before we leave.
Our techs run Ridgid, Spartan Tool, General Pipe Cleaners, and Electric Eel machines. These brands hold up on the cast iron pipe and PVC pipe we see across Greer.
Confirms whether sewer gas is entering through a vent, trap, or pipe joint. We use it on basement and crawlspace odor calls to prove the fix.

A homeowner in Downtown Greer had a kitchen sink that smelled like rotten food for six weeks. Vinegar, boiling water, and enzyme drain cleaner did nothing. The trap was packed with grease buildup and the branch line was half blocked.
After: We camered the branch line, cleared the grease with a drain snake, then hydro jetted the run. Total job time was 90 minutes. The smell was gone that night, and the sink drained noticeably faster.
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A family in Pelham Falls had sewer gas smell in the master bathroom every morning. The toilet wobbled slightly and the smell got worse on humid days. The wax ring had failed and was letting gas into the room.
After: We pulled the toilet, replaced the wax ring, reset the fixture, and checked every other trap in the house. The job took under an hour. We smoke-tested the vent system and confirmed no gas was entering the room.
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A restaurant in Greer Station had a sewer smell in the kitchen during the dinner rush. The grease trap was overdue for cleaning and the branch lines were coated with grease. The smell was strong enough that staff complained.
After: We pumped the grease trap, cleaned the grease trap baffles, cleared the branch lines, and hydro jetted the main. The kitchen smelled normal the next day. We set them up on a quarterly grease trap cleaning schedule.
Book this service →Most drain odor calls fall into a handful of categories. Here are the ones we see most often in Greer and how we fix them.
Ask a pro →We test every trap seal and check the vent stack. Most bathroom gas odors trace to a dry trap, a failed wax ring, or a blocked vent. We fix the source and smoke-test the vent system to confirm no gas remains.
We pull the trap, clear the branch line with a drain snake, and flush with hot water. If the buildup extends into the main, we hydro jet the line. Most kitchen odor jobs are done in 60 to 90 minutes.
We camera the main line and check the vent stack on the roof. If we find root intrusion, scale buildup, or a bellied pipe, we clear the line and quote the repair. You see the footage before we start.
We clean the floor drain grate and trap, refill the trap seal, and check the grease trap baffles if it is a commercial kitchen. If the drain ties into a failing main, we camera the line and quote the repair.
$180 - $850 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for drain odor removal in Greer runs $180 to $450 for a single-fixture odor job and $350 to $850 when the main line is involved. The price depends on how deep the problem is, whether we need to camera the line, and whether a trap or wax ring needs replacing. We quote flat pricing before we start, so you know the number before we put a tool in the drain. No surprise line items.
The price covers a full diagnosis, the clearing work, and a verification test before we leave. You are paying to fix the source, not to mask the smell for a month. Every job is backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
One smelly sink is a simple trap and branch line job. Odor at three or four drains usually means a main line problem, which takes longer and costs more to clear and verify.
Get a quote ↗If the source is obvious, we skip the camera and save you the cost. If the source is unclear, a sewer camera inspection adds to the job but prevents us from fixing the wrong section of pipe.
Get a quote ↗Hair clog and soap scum clear fast. Grease buildup and scale buildup take longer because we hydro jet the pipe wall clean. Root intrusion in the main line is the most time-intensive.
Get a quote ↗A failed wax ring, a cracked P-trap, or a broken vent boot adds parts and labor. We carry common parts on the truck, so most repairs do not require a second trip or a second service call.
Get a quote ↗“Our kitchen sink had smelled for weeks and nothing we poured down it helped. Drain Cleaning Pros camered the line and found grease buildup plus a partially blocked vent. They jetted the line and cleared the vent in about two hours. The smell was gone that night. Fair price, no upsell.”
Megan R.Homeowner, Downtown Greer
✓ Verified“We had sewer gas smell in the master bathroom and could not figure out where it was coming from. Turned out to be a failed wax ring under the toilet. They replaced it, reset the toilet, and checked every other trap in the house. Done in under an hour. I wish I had called them sooner.”
David K.Homeowner, Pelham Falls
✓ Verified“Our kitchen was getting a sewer smell during the dinner rush. They cleaned the grease trap, cleared the branch lines, and jetted the main. The kitchen has smelled normal since. They now come out quarterly for grease trap cleaning so we stay ahead of it.”
Angela T.Restaurant Owner, Greer Station
✓ VerifiedMost residential drain odor jobs in Greer run $180 to $450, and main line odor work runs $350 to $850 depending on scope. A single-fixture trap cleanout is on the low end. A camera inspection plus hydro jetting on a root-intruded main line is on the high end. We quote flat pricing before we start.
The three most common causes we find in Greer are a dry or failed P-trap, grease buildup or soap scum in the branch line, and a blocked vent stack. Older cast iron pipe near Downtown Greer also develops scale buildup that traps debris. In newer homes, an improperly vented fixture is often the culprit.
Yes. Drain smell removal is one of our core services, and we run same-day appointments across Greer and Greenville County. We serve ZIP codes 29651, 29650, and 29652, including Downtown Greer, Greer Station, Blue Ridge, and Lake Robinson. Call (864)403-1974 and we will get a tech out.
Yes. Sewer gas odor removal starts with finding where the gas is entering. We test trap seals, check the vent stack, and camera the line if needed. Most gas odor calls are fixed the same day with a trap repair, vent clearing, or wax ring replacement. If the problem is deeper, we scope it and quote the repair.
If your drain smells like sewer gas or decay, do not wait. We run same-day appointments across Greer and Greenville County, and every job is backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty. Call (864)403-1974 and we will find the source and fix it.
Book Same-Day Service (864)403-1974 →Reach us at (864)403-1974 any time, day or night. We answer live, ask a couple of questions about your drain, and give you a straight answer on timing and price. Same-day appointments are common across Greer, and emergency calls get priority.