Drain Cleaning, Sewer Lines & Root Removal
Stop Drain Problems Before They Start
From a slow kitchen sink to a clogged main sewer line, our licensed plumbers find the real problem — often with a camera — and fix it right the first time. Serving homes and businesses across Hampton Roads since 1968.
What We Do
How We Keep Your Drains & Sewer Lines Flowing
On-demand hot water without the tank — here’s how we get you there and keep it running.
Kitchen • Toilet • Shower
Drain Cleaning & Maintenance
From a slow kitchen sink to a backed-up shower, we clear and maintain every drain in the house — plus the grease, hair, and buildup that cause it.
Main Line
Sewer Line Repair & Clog Clearing
Toilet gurgles or more than one drain backing up at once usually means the main line, not just one fixture. We diagnose it and clear it — hydro-jetting included for stubborn clogs.
Tree-Safe Removal
Root Removal
Tree roots are drawn to the warmth and nutrients in your sewer line. We clear them out and, wherever possible, protect the tree while we’re at it.
See Inside the Pipe
Camera Inspections
A fiber-optic camera on a flexible cable lets us see cracks, blockages, and root intrusion directly — no guessing, no unnecessary digging.
Deep Clean
Hydro-Jetting
For grease, scale, and buildup a standard drain snake can’t clear, high-pressure water jetting scours the pipe clean.
Stay Ahead of It
Preventive Maintenance
Scheduling annual inspections and cleanings is the easiest way to prevent an emergency backup before it starts.
Why Homeowners Choose Atomic
We run fourteen trucks across Hampton Roads, staffed by licensed journeymen with over 155 years of combined experience. We believe in top-rate service at a fair price — and we stand behind every job we finish.
- Convenient appointment scheduling — booking that fits your calendar, not ours.
- Photo of your pro before arrival — know who's coming before they knock.
- Licensed, bonded & insured — peace of mind on every job.
- Best of Virginia Beach — winner for 6 consecutive years.
Recognized By
- Best of Virginia Beach — 6 years running
- BBB Accredited
- Angi Super Service Award
Frequently Asked
Drain & Sewer Questions, Answered
What are the signs of a sewer line clog?
Toilet gurgles, more than one drain running slow at the same time, foul odors, and a toilet clog that keeps coming back are all common signs. One odd but reliable tell: water backing up through the shower drain when the washing machine runs.
Can tree roots really damage a sewer line?
Yes. Warm water in the sewer line creates a nutrient-rich draw that tree roots seek out; they work into small cracks or loose joints and keep growing, widening the damage over time. Older clay and concrete pipe is more vulnerable than PVC or cast iron.
How does a camera inspection work?
A flexible fiber-optic camera on a cable is fed into the line through a cleanout. We watch a live, well-lit HD feed to spot cracks, blockages, and root intrusion directly — without digging up your yard to find it.
What causes most drain and sewer clogs?
Mostly what goes down the drain — grease, fats, and oils; wipes and “flushable” products; hair — plus aging pipe and tree root intrusion over time.
How often should I have my drains inspected or cleaned?
We recommend annual inspections and cleanings — more often if you’re in a wooded area or still have older clay or concrete pipe.
When you see the blue truck, help has arrived.
Every Atomic truck is a fully stocked workshop on wheels — radio-dispatched, GPS-tracked, and driven by a licensed master plumber. Most repairs finish in a single visit.
55+
Years in Tidewater
24/7
Emergency Dispatch
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Let's get it fixed.
- Clear communication — a text 15 minutes out, with your pro's name.
- Transparent pricing — upfront quotes before any work begins.
- Clean & respectful — shoe covers on, tidy work, wrapped up before we leave.
Prefer to call? 757.448.3620