A slow-draining sink or gurgling toilet might seem like a minor annoyance, until it turns into a flooded basement or raw sewage backup. At Halco Home Solutions, we provide fast, professional sewer and drain cleaning services that go beyond a plunger or hardware store snake. Whether you’re dealing with a backed-up kitchen line or tree roots in your main sewer, we have the tools and expertise to solve the problem at the source.
From hydro-jetting to video inspections to full drain line replacements, Halco is your locally trusted partner for sewer and drain issues in Rochester, Ithaca, and throughout the Finger Lakes.
Why Drain and Sewer Issues HappenWater Around Your Home
Many homes in New York’s Finger Lakes were built decades ago with cast iron, clay, or Orangeburg sewer lines, all of which are vulnerable to clogs, cracks, and collapse. Add in seasonal freeze/thaw cycles, invasive tree roots, and the occasional flushing mishap, and it’s no surprise that drain and sewer problems are common across Central and Upstate NY.
Common signs you need professional drain or sewer cleaning:
- Recurring clogs that basic plunging doesn’t fix
- Water backing up into sinks, tubs, or basement drains
- Gurgling toilets or slow-draining fixtures
- Foul odors near drains
- Standing water in your yard (often over the main sewer line)
Our Drain & Sewer Cleaning Solutions
At Halco, we clear clogs, then diagnose and eliminate the cause to help prevent future problems. Every job starts with a detailed assessment of your system, followed by the most appropriate solution based on your pipes, layout, and long-term needs.
Hydro-Jetting: High-Powered, Deep Cleaning
Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water, up to 5,000 PSI, to blast away years of grease, soap scum, scale, roots, and sludge. It’s the gold standard for restoring flow and fully cleaning interior pipe walls.
Halco uses multiple sizes of hydro jets to meet the needs of the job, from large commercial plumbing issues to smaller residential plumbing snafus.
Mechanical Snaking & Augering
For smaller, isolated clogs, especially in older or more delicate lines, our team may recommend traditional cable snaking. This approach is often used for bathroom sinks, tubs, or early-stage drain issues.
Video Camera Inspections
Want to know what’s going on in your pipes? Halco uses video inspection equipment to pinpoint blockages, breaks, root intrusions, or misalignments, so we can recommend the right fix, fast.
Drain & Sewer Line Repair or Replacement
If snaking and a camera inspection reveal a collapsed or heavily damaged pipe, our licensed plumbing and excavation teams can take over. Halco provides complete drain and sewer line replacement services, including:
- Excavation and line replacement
- Trenchless solutions where applicable
- Drain rerouting and system redesign
- Sewer/water service upgrades
And as always with any excavation work, we will return your home back to its original finish grade so it looks like we were never there.
What Our Customers Say
The gentleman knew what and where to look for the problems.
Florence
My late husband and I have been customers for decades. It is precious to me that I can make ONE call to service Heating, Cooling, Electrical, and Plumbing issues. HALCO is available 24-7. Most recently I was away from home recovering from back surgery. When I returned.my furnace had shut down. This was just in …
Gail
He worked non-stop without a break, by himself, to remove my old furnace and to install a new furnace.
Tanya
So far, I have been pleased with Halco service and especially appreciate the call I received this morning…
Tanya
Sarah was respectful but very supportive throughout this whole procedure. She deserves the highest commendation and congratulations for her excellent work.
Ron
Last week HALCO installed a geothermal heat pump at our residence. I have only praise for the work they did…
Charles
I can’t express enough gratitude to amount to the amazing work your crew did.
Annemarie
John was extremely professional, kind, courteous and a good communicator.
Lynn
Because you are local
John
Why Choose Halco?
- Locally owned & operated for 40+ years
- One team for everything: plumbing, excavation, HVAC & more
- Fully licensed, insured, and trained in safe sewer repair methods
- Available for emergency service and long-term solutions
- Serving Rochester, Ithaca, and surrounding communities
We don’t just fix the symptom. We fix the system.
If you’re dealing with recurring clogs, slow drains, or sewer backups, don’t wait for the next mess to strike. Halco’s expert plumbing team is ready to clear your lines and restore your peace of mind.
