Storm Drain Cleaning in Greer is what stops water from pooling around your building, driveway, or parking lot after every hard rain. We clear clogged storm drains, catch basins, and underground storm lines for homeowners, property managers, and business owners across Greer, South Carolina. If water is backing up now, call (864)403-1974 and we will get a crew headed your way.
Storm Drain Cleaning in Greer is the process of removing debris, sediment, leaves, and grease from storm drains, catch basins, and the underground pipes that carry rainwater away from your property. We start with a visual inspection of the grate and basin, then use a sewer camera to see how far the blockage runs. From there we break up the clog with a drain snake or rooter machine, flush the line with a hydro jetting machine, and vacuum out the basin. The goal is simple: water moves off your property the way it was designed to.
Greer sits in Greenville County where summer thunderstorms drop two inches of rain in under an hour, and fall brings a steady load of leaves into every curb inlet. That combination packs storm drains with organic sludge, sand, and grit. When a clogged storm drain Greer backs up, water has nowhere to go but across your parking lot, into your loading dock, or against your foundation. We handle storm drain unclogging Greer SC for restaurants on South Main, retail centers near Greer Station, and homeowners in subdivisions like Riverside and Pelham Falls.
Every storm drain cleaning job is different, but the core work is the same. Here is what you get when you hire us. If your drain needs something beyond this scope, we tell you before we start and quote the additional work separately.
We lift the grate and inspect the catch basin for debris, sediment, and standing water. This tells us whether the blockage is in the basin itself or further down the line. It takes about 10 minutes and sets the plan for the rest of the job.
We vacuum out leaves, sand, grit, and trash from the basin. On commercial properties, this can be several hundred pounds of material. Removing it first keeps the debris from being pushed further down the line when we start jetting.
We run a sewer camera with an inspection crawler down the storm line to see what is blocking it. You get to watch the monitor with us. This step finds root intrusion, collapsed sewer line sections, and bellied pipe that a snake alone would miss.
For soft clogs, we use a drain snake or rooter machine with an auger cable. For grease, scale buildup, or roots, we switch to a hydro jetting machine pushing 3,000 to 4,000 PSI. The sewer jetter hose scours the pipe wall clean instead of just poking a hole through the clog.
After clearing the line, we flush it with clean water and watch the outlet. If water moves freely, the job is done. If it still backs up, we run the camera again to find the second blockage. We do not leave until the drain moves water the way it should.
We put the grate back, rinse off any mud we tracked onto the pavement, and walk you through what we found. If we see a problem that will come back, like root intrusion or a cracked pipe, we tell you what it will take to fix it.
You tell us where the water is pooling and how long it has been happening. We ask a few questions about the property, the drain type, and whether it has been cleaned before. That lets us load the right equipment before we leave the shop. You get a same-day window, usually within two to four hours for emergencies.
We lift the grate and look inside the catch basin first. If the basin is full of debris, we vacuum it out before anything else. Then we run a sewer camera down the storm line to see what is blocking it and how far the blockage sits from the inlet. This step takes 15 to 30 minutes.
For soft clogs like leaves and sludge, a drain snake or rooter machine breaks the mass apart. For root intrusion or hard scale, we switch to a hydro jetting machine pushing water at 3,000 to 4,000 PSI. The sewer jetter hose carries a root cutting chain that slices through roots without damaging PVC pipe or cast iron pipe.
Once the line is open, we flush it with clean water and watch the flow at the outlet. If water moves freely, we know the job is done. If it still backs up, we run the camera again to find the second blockage. We do not leave until the drain moves water the way it should.
We put the grate back, rinse off any mud or debris we tracked onto the pavement, and walk you through what we found. If we see a cracked pipe, a bellied pipe, or root intrusion that will come back, we tell you. You get a straight answer and a plan, not a sales pitch.
You tell us where the water is pooling and how long it has been happening. We ask a few questions about the property, the drain type, and whether it has been cleaned before. That lets us load the right equipment before we leave the shop. You get a same-day window, usually within two to four hours for emergencies.
Pushes water at 3,000 to 4,000 PSI through a sewer jetter hose to scour grease, sand, and scale buildup off the pipe wall. It is the only way to fully clean a storm line, not just poke a hole through the clog.
Lets us see inside the storm line before and after cleaning. We use it to find root intrusion, collapsed sewer line sections, and bellied pipe. You watch the monitor with us so you see what we see.
Drives an auger cable or root cutting chain through the line to break up roots and hard blockages. We use Ridgid because it holds up to commercial use and handles large-diameter storm pipe.
Clears soft clogs like leaves, sludge, and paper. A plumber's snake is faster and gentler than jetting for light blockages. We size the auger cable to the pipe so we do not damage PVC pipe or cast iron pipe.
Removes debris, sediment, and standing water from the catch basin before we clear the line. On commercial jobs, this can mean several hundred pounds of material. Removing it first keeps it from being pushed downstream.
Pumps out grease and sludge from commercial grease traps and grease interceptors. We also scrape the grease trap baffles by hand to remove the hardened layer that a pump alone will not get.
A retail center parking lot held two inches of standing water for three days after a storm. Customers were wading through it to reach the stores. Two previous companies had snaked the drain, but the water came back after every rain.
After: We ran a camera and found root intrusion 40 feet down the storm line. We cut the roots with a root cutting chain, jetted the line at 4,000 PSI, and vacuumed the catch basin. The lot drained within an hour of us finishing. It has not flooded since.
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A homeowner found an inch of water in the basement after every heavy storm. The basement drain was backing up, and the floor drain grate was covered in sediment. They had tried a plunger and an enzyme drain cleaner with no luck.
After: We cleared the basement drain, traced it to the storm line, and found a bellied pipe section holding water. We jetted the line, flushed it, and confirmed flow with the camera. The basement stayed dry through the next three storms.
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Grease was backing up through the floor drain and reaching the storm drain in the parking lot. The city issued a warning. The restaurant had been pumping the grease trap but not cleaning the baffles, so grease was passing through into the line.
After: We pumped the trap, scraped the grease trap baffles by hand, and jetted the storm line to remove hardened grease. The floor drain stopped backing up, and the parking lot drained normally. The city warning was resolved.
Book this service →A clogged storm drain Greer is not just a drainage issue. It is a liability, a repair bill waiting to happen, and a sign that something downstream is wrong. Here are the problems we see most often and how we fix them.
Ask a pro →We vacuum the catch basin, jet the storm line, and camera it to confirm flow. Most parking lot storm drain cleaning Greer SC jobs take two to four hours. If the line has root intrusion, we cut the roots with a root cutting chain and jet the line clean.
We trace the storm line from the inlet to the discharge point. If the blockage is in the line, we clear it with a snake or jetter. If the discharge point is blocked, we clear that too. The goal is to get water moving away from the house again.
We pump the grease trap, scrape the grease trap baffles, and jet the storm line to remove hardened grease. For restaurants, we recommend quarterly service to stay ahead of it. This is the most common storm drain cleaning for businesses in Greer SC call we get.
We find the source, clear the line, and flush it with clean water. If the trap is dry, we refill it. If the odor comes back, we camera the line to check for a break or a blocked vent. Most odor calls are resolved in one visit.
$180 - $850 depending on scope
Storm drain cleaning pricing in Greer depends on the size of the drain, the length of the line, and what is blocking it. Typical 2026 pricing runs $180 to $450 for residential storm drains and $350 to $850 for commercial catch basins. Emergency after-hours calls carry a higher rate. We quote the price before we start, so you know what you are paying. If we find something that changes the scope, we stop and tell you before we keep going.
Clearing a storm drain costs a fraction of what you would pay to repair a flooded foundation, repave a parking lot, or defend a slip-and-fall claim. We quote the price upfront, do the work, and show you the camera footage. No surprises on the invoice.
A residential driveway drain is a smaller job than a commercial catch basin. Larger basins hold more debris and take longer to vacuum. Commercial storm drain cleaning in Greer, South Carolina typically costs more because of the basin size and the equipment required.
Get a quote ↗A storm line that runs 20 feet to the street is faster to clean than one that runs 100 feet across a parking lot. Access matters too. If the cleanout is buried or the grate is stuck, we spend time getting to the line before we can clean it.
Get a quote ↗Leaves and sludge clear quickly with a snake. Grease, scale buildup, and root intrusion take longer and require hydro jetting. Root cutting adds time because we run the chain through the line and then camera it to confirm the roots are gone.
Get a quote ↗If the camera shows a collapsed sewer line or a bellied pipe, cleaning alone will not fix it. We tell you what we found and what repair is needed. We do not charge you for a cleaning that will not solve the problem.
Get a quote ↗“Our parking lot flooded every time it rained hard. We had two other companies snake the drain and it kept backing up. Drain Cleaning Pros ran a camera, found roots in the line, and jetted it out. That was eight months ago and the lot has not flooded since. They showed me the camera footage before and after.”
Marcus T.Property Manager, Greer Station
✓ Verified“Water was pooling against our foundation after every storm. I called on a Tuesday morning and they were here by early afternoon. The technician vacuumed out the catch basin, which was full of leaves and sand, then jetted the line. He walked me through what he did and did not try to sell me anything extra.”
Angela R.Homeowner, Riverside
✓ Verified“Our grease trap was overflowing into the storm drain and we got a warning from the city. Drain Cleaning Pros pumped the trap, cleaned the baffles, and jetted the storm line. They set us up on a quarterly schedule so it does not happen again. Straight shooters, fair price, and they know what they are doing.”
Danny K.Restaurant Owner, South Main
✓ VerifiedMost residential storm drain cleaning in Greer runs $180 to $450. Commercial catch basins and parking lot storm drain cleaning Greer SC jobs run $350 to $850 depending on basin size, line length, and how much grease or root material is inside. Emergency after-hours calls carry a higher rate. We quote the price before we start, so you are never guessing.
The property owner is responsible for storm drains and catch basins on private property. The City of Greer maintains drains in public right-of-way and municipal storm systems. If your parking lot floods because the drain on your side of the curb is clogged, that is your repair. If the city inlet on the street is blocked, call the city. We handle the private side.
Yes. We clear clogged storm drains, catch basins, and underground storm lines throughout Greer and Greenville County. We use drain snakes, rooter machines, and hydro jetting equipment to break up leaves, sediment, grease buildup, and root intrusion. Most unclogging jobs take one to three hours. Call (864)403-1974 and we will schedule a same-day visit.
Yes. Debris is the normal reason we get called. Leaves, sand, grit, and trash pack a catch basin until water cannot pass. We vacuum the basin first, then clear the line with a drain snake or sewer jetter hose. If the debris has hardened into scale buildup or the pipe has a bellied pipe section, we run a sewer camera to confirm before we jet.
Standing water does not fix itself, and the next storm is already in the forecast. We are licensed, insured, and we answer the phone seven days a week. Call (864)403-1974 and we will get a crew to your property today.
Call Now (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.