Unclogging drains since 1986

Drain Cleaning Services in Tri-Cities

If water isn’t going down the drain—or it’s backing up into your sink or tub—you’ve got a clog that won’t fix itself. Riggle Plumbing provides expert drain cleaning for homes and businesses across the Tri-Cities. Whether it’s a slow kitchen sink or a full main line backup, we’ll clear it quickly and safely.

Solving all kinds of drain issues

Some clogs are right at the surface. Others are buried deep in your plumbing system. We’ll find the blockage, explain what’s happening, and use the right equipment to clear it—without damaging your pipes.

  • Sink, tub + shower drains
  • Kitchen grease clogs
  • Hair + soap buildup
  • Laundry + floor drains
  • Main sewer line backups
  • Tree root intrusion
  • Camera inspections
  • Hydrojetting
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Not sure when to call a plumber?

When to call for drain cleaning

Not all clogs are created equal—and not all of them can be solved with a plunger or chemical cleaner. If you’re dealing with any of the following, it’s time to bring in a licensed plumber.

Slow draining water

Showers, tubs, or sinks that pool up and drain slowly are signs of buildup in the line.

Gurgling or bubbling sounds

Air in the pipes usually means there’s a partial blockage—or a venting issue.

Foul smells coming from drains

Rotten or musty odors can be caused by trapped food, grease, or debris.

Water backing up

If water comes up in another fixture when you use one (like flushing the toilet makes the tub gurgle), that’s a red flag for a main line problem.

Frequent clogs in the same drain

Recurring issues often point to a deeper problem that needs more than a temporary fix.

Standing water

If water is pooling where it shouldn’t be—or your toilet is close to spilling over—it’s time to shut off the supply and call a plumber fast.

Sound familiar? Give us a call.

FAQs about drain cleaning + clog removal

Not sure if your drain problem needs a plumber? These are the most common questions Tri-Cities homeowners ask when it comes to clogs, cleaning methods, and what to expect from a service call.

Still have questions?

Can I just use a chemical drain cleaner?

We don't recommend chemical drain cleaners, which can damage your pipes. Instead, try Bio Clean, a non-toxic earth, kid, and pet friendly natural cleaner—and give us a call if the clog doesn’t clear after one attempt.

What if the clog keeps coming back?

Recurring blockages could be a sign of pipe damage or improper slope. We can perform a camera inspection if needed to find the root cause.

Do you offer emergency drain cleaning?

Yes, we have a plumber on call most evenings and weekends. Their schedules fluctuate, but if you call us after hours our answering service can provide more details.

Great work! Great people to work with.

They showed up the same day I called. We had a low water pressure issue and he found the problem right away which was the need to adjust the pressure regulator. He worked quickly and was professional as well as friendly.

Best service ever!!! I’m so grateful for your quick response, helpful and friendly staff. Big shout out for John who serviced us today! Thank you! Riggles, you are blessed with a wonderful staff. The only plumbing company we will ever use!

These people know their stuff and get the job done. I use them for my jobs and homes. I recommend them for all your plumbing needs

Very friendly and helpful. Really care about their customers. Would definately recommend them.

Technician was early and had time to slip in a 2nd job for us. Very reasonable price.

We have a mid-century house with mid-century plumbing and so a good plumber is your best friend! Riggle Plumbing is the best in the area: fast, good communication, and they stand behind their work. We truly appreciate them!

Second time using these guys for household remodels. They're absolute professionals. On time, clean, respectful and they go the extra mile to make their work is perfect.

Professional, competent, and I'm very pleased with their work!

Great guys!

Responded on Saturday, got past the plugged sewer, found the root problem, and then have a crew to repair the broken pipe. Nice to work with at a reasonable cost. VERY SATISFIED.

We just used Riggle plumbing to do a full inspection of our crawl space and look for any leaks or pipes that may be exposed that would require to be insulated during our cold winters to prevent any pipes from freezing. We have not been in the crawl space in 8 years, so it was time. Joel was very professional and very easy to talk to. Found out he lives in the same neighborhood. Love using my prof neighbors. He took the time to look at and answer a few questions I always had about our plumbing and never made me feel rushed or my questions were unfounded. Thanks, Riggle for helping out us seniors and giving us peace of mind knowing all is good with our home. We passed with flying colors. No leaks or issues to be concerned about.

Had a very great experience with Will coming to our house on an emergency call. Highly recommend Riggle

What a class act! On time, actually one minute early. Took the time to explain the work being done, and did it in a timely and professional manner. Not only that, he listened to my requests. We have had challenges with other plumbing companies. I think we have found our lifetime plumbing company with Riggle. You get what you pay for and this company's services are worth every penny.

Joel & Juan completed several jobs for me including repairing a p-trap underneath my bathroom sink, replacing shut off valves, fixing my bathtub faucet that had seized, and repairing a leak to my water heater. All done efficiently and professionally. This is the second I have used Riggle and will continue to do so in the future.

Our kitchen drain line was clogged. I had heard good reports about Riggle Plumbing, so contacted them for assistance. Their plumber called ahead of our scheduled appointment, to be certain this would be convenient for us. The plumber was professional and went right to the task of clearing our drain in short order. We are seniors and I was pleased that the plumber provided us with a senior discount without us having to ask. Very nice - thanks! Excellent customer service and we will be certain to use Riggle Plumbing for any future needs.

These guys were great. Replaced a leaky bathroom sink faucet and even checked my freezer water line. Fast, efficient and friendly. Price was great. Worth every penny. You can't beat their service.

Masters of their craft. Joel went above and beyond to make things right. Very knowledgeable, professional, and kind. Highly recommend.

Riggle fit me into their schedule on very short notice and solved a problem that a plumber earlier this week did not solve. They are professional and knowedgeable and efficient. Having a flooding problem is never pleasant. Thank you Riggle.

These guys were awesome. They were on time, quick with the repair, and cleaned up after themselves! Thank you for the work!

Riggle Plumbing was fantastic. I called and they were at my home within the hour. The technician knew exactly how to fix the issue and was finished in 45 minutes. I will absolutely call them again!

Great crew to work with, on time, fair price, well all around company that I am proud to work with.

Our hot water tank went out in the morning, I had an appointment for 5:00 p.m. the next day, the worker was done with his other workflow that day and was able to get to my home 3.5 hours sooner. Professional, keeps a clean work enviroment, and efficient. Fair price for work done

Very prompt and efficient. Cost was reasonable and appreciated senior discount.

I had new outdoor 1/4 turn faucets installed and they did a great job. Later we remodeled our master bath completely and Kevin did an excellent job of rerouting the plumbing for the vessel sinks, and did an excellent installation of the new no handle comfort height toilet and feed line. When we remodel the guest bathroom next year we will definitely use them again. All their staff our great, but Kevin is our favorite.

Excellent group of people to work with from scheduling to technical expertise! Thank you!

Highly recommend Riggle Plumbing! Jon did a great job at my mother-in- laws home.

Unquestionable expertise, extremely responsive (especially for emergency situations [i.e., winter freeze-induced pipe breaks and resultant flooding]), excellent customer service, honest, reliable -- this company has been my Go-To plumbing resource for close to 40 years and has never let me down!

Jon and Micah came to replace my water heater. They were both very kind, professional and worked hard to get the job done. My house is older so they had to do some modifications to my wall to fit the new one and my water heater just would not drain. I was very pleased with how they managed the job. They had to leave/return with a different size heater. They worked well into the evening to get the job done too. Very happy with this company.

Outstanding job! Very professional and they know their stuff! Grateful beyond measure for their care.

Riggle, came in with the best bid to replace main water line. They spent 3 days, digging around thigh thick tree roots, cutting concrete floor, digging under foundations. Through out the project the crew informed me of what they were going to do. They cleaned up after each part of the project. Excellent customer service and workmanship. Great crew!! Thanks Riggle Plumbing

This review is for Joel a very helpful plumber who started me and my wife through what will no doubt be an arduous process to reclaim our bathroom. An undetected slow leak from a wall hung toilet is the cause of a lot of grief but with Joel’s help in diagnosing the problem we are now on our way to restoration

Moisem showed up exactly when I was told he would. He was very polite, fast and did top-notch work.

Hillary works magic in the scheduling department. Thank you so much to her and Joel for fixing my plumbing issues at home. Quick and painless! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Joel (I think that is his name) was excellent! He was knowledgeable, helpful, thorough and appreciated. He replaced a faucet for our washer inlets, and two bathroom, faucets and drains, and the laundry room, drain, and made sure there were no leaks, and he clean up after himself, and he went above and beyond what we expected. .

I had a leak in a kitchen drain pipe that I tried to repair myself, but botched the job (I broke the pipe at a fitting between floors). I called Riggle Plumbing at 4:00 pm and Joel was on-site by 9:30 am the next day! The repair involved opening up the sheetrock behind the dishwasher and replacing the drain pipe from there down into the garage. He finished the job in less than two hours, including a leak test. On top of that, he gave me a 20% senior discount! I couldn't be more pleased with the service that I received from Joel and Riggle.

I appreciate Jon's professional work when he replaced my kitchen faucet recently. He also replaced the frozen intake valves with much better ones. He was pleasant, efficient, and tidy. Thanks, Jon!

They service our business and do a fantastic job