Essential Equipment for Starting a Drain Cleaning Business
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Are you thinking about starting a drain cleaning business but not sure where to begin? Join Graham, a plumbing expert from Urban Piping, as he shares invaluable insights on the essential equipment you'll need to kickstart your venture. From the must-have cargo van with a logo to sophisticated drain cleaning cameras, hydrojetters, and toilet augers, Graham covers it all. Discover the tools that will help you tackle clogs, locate blockages, and keep drains flowing smoothly. Watch now and equip yourself for success in the drain cleaning industry! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to drop them in the comments below. Graham is here to assist you every step of the way. 🚿💼🔧 #DrainCleaning #PlumbingBusiness #UrbanPiping
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What you really need is experience first
Yea now that I have professional experience with commercial machines I strongly advise people against using one, a k60 will gladly mangle your arm and twist your skin up, I just tell people the few hundred bucks for a pro is better than thousands in hospital bills.
@@singletracksender9021 the k60 is actually one of the safest machines, it doesnt auto feed and you cant feed the cable while the motor is on.
False… I never ran a snake. Invested in myself and now I’m biggest sewer and drain guy in my town. Just got to have drive
@@obadencio really is that a 10 person population
@@obadencio wrong
Will be starting my training in a week to do this type of work. I'm trying to learn as much as possible to be successful. Excited to start my new career & make some $$
Thanks for this video!
Van over pick up all the way. I have been in business since 2001 just 2 vans and 2 plumber's and 1 apprentice. I only needed a jetting machine maybe 3 time's but I basically do residencial drain cleaning and full scale plumbing and heating, kitchen and bathroom remodeling
What kind of jett machine setup do you have and why that one?Thanks for your experience and honesty.
Hack
I'm just about to start my own drain cleaning business the luxury I have is that I'm a plumber as well in this game it helps sooooo much you need to know what Ur doing ...it's alright having all the equipment but if u don't know what Ur doing your in trouble.
Hello just wondering how you made out. Did you make the leap and how is it going (Shelly)
Also your need a box of traps 1 1/2 & 1 1/4 with tail pieces you will also need a case of wax rings and stool bolts.. and be insured for a million bucks..
for k400 and hand drill type snake. i like milwaukee SWITCH PACK drum machine with 3/8 and 1/2 cable
What type of camera is that on your video? What size jetter do you recommend and fo you recommend jetter over an auger? Thank you Sir!
Thanks for the list of equipment to get I'm currently looking into starting a drain cleaning and inspection business my only challenge in my area is figuring out what to charge my customers for the services any suggestions?.
Thank you for your help in this video I did have a question I live in California Central valley I do want to start off but I'm having difficulty pricing my drain cleaning what would be my best option to go to get average prices for minor issues like kitchen/bathroom drains and toilets
Hello Gram, wanted to know what you think about the Hot Jet II Business Package from Hot Jet USA? We are a water restoration company looking to add sewer and drain cleaning as a way to refer work to our restoration business. Understanding we'll need a skilled person to run the the sewer and drain cleaning side of the business . Thanks
Great video.
Thanks for the advice !im a journeyman plumber in pa. I live in Philadelphia I passed my masters but have some time to wait and would like to start drain cleaning business and eventually add underground work . Honestly I’m not crazy about new construction . I would love to get some more advice from you and pick your brain! I’m very hands on and I’m not looking for anything huge me and one or 2 employees ! I’d like to think I’m very fair w pricing and thorough ,like I’m sure most people were I’m nervous of going out on my own ! I am a single father w full custody so not working has never been an issue ! I’d appreciate any insight you or anyone else could give ! Thanks
Get to know all the local plumbers in your area let them know you wont step on there plumbing. Pass your cars out at Plumbing supply houses Good luck (Shelly)
Beginning to open up code books again to get licensed, have 5 years exp w big company working under theirs. Where can i find info/requirements on NC requirements for drain cleaning? I want to clean drains up until i get licensed to help with Bills but cannot find any info on whether I need my license. Thanks!
I'm just doing my own 4" from the house to the street to get the roots cleaned out... Have a pressure washer at 3200lbs and 2.8 gal/min. Is that enough? I also have a cheap nozzle kit, but seriously considering moneying up for a $500 root cutter and be done with it.
The Plumbing Co, that I've been dealing with (and has been supposedly respectful to me) gave me such an upsell and astronomical bid ($1700) for about 40 feet of line, that I decided to do it myself...
Nice presentation.
Can’t get the camera past the 90 at the bottom of the laundry vent stack. Looks like rust and debris. What should I try next please?
For the big jobs and heavy roots you need the electric eel, i used that a ridget and a general drill machine a toilet auger and the electric eel and i never had really any problems
You don't have to be licensed for it its just having the start up cost for tools and advertising
Thanks bro.
I've been contemplating it. Got a little over 2 years (which is still fairly new I know) Honestly, I wouldn't do mainlines, id rather just pass on the headaches.
That's where most of the drain cleaning business comes from though
That’s a trip hearing this. I think differently, I only want to do mainlines (4inch laterals) . To me they’re the easiest and largest pipe in the property , so your equipment fits easily
Hey Boss see you have the jm1000 looking into getting one to clean out small lines that feed grease trap as part of my grease pumping buisness any recommendations...
Probably the Best Buy of the last decade. Cleans every 11/2-2” line perfectly and you can charge all day long for this once the customer sees all the crud it pulls out
Thanks 🙏🏾
Can you drop a link to the 4' Camara please thank you
Been in the drain business for a few years now want to start my own. What licenses will I need besides the regular business license and insurance.? Thanks for your help the video worked a lot
You'd have to check with your state... Drain cleaning I don't think you need a license but plumbing is another story.
Gloves! I had a spartan 1065 wrap my arm up cause I had the wrong gloves.
How do I find out what are the restrictions for having a drain cleaning business in Virginia without being a master plumber
Any knowledge of licenses needed if any?
In texas
Great video do you have one on pricing ?
Do u need a plumbers lic to do drains????
Good job Grease
How do I know what to set my prices for?
Now how do you go about liability and insurance
I am starting a drain cleaning business in Kentucky. My insurance rep is trying to put me under a "plumbing" classification code, which doesn't make sense since I am not a plumber. Also, she is pushing me to get a "completed work" policy, which costs about 8x more than not having it. Do you have any thoughts/advice on this situation? Thanks a lot for your help and your videos.
Find a dif insurance lady
How do you go about pricing
The thing is snakes (basic augers and machines) don't clean drains! They clear clogs (usually). Cleaning is much more involved. The jetter is definitely a key piece of cleaning equipment, but the toolbox jetter is for branch lines only. So, get the right kind for the job you want to do!
Would it be wise for me to invest in a jetting machine for 2--6" lines. I have been in business since 2001 and only needed a jetting machine 3--4 times.
JULIO ROSENBERG ... if you’ve only used one 3-4 times... then obviously no..... however you could switch from cable to jet..more often... there is definitely a need for both.... it’s easy to up
I cleaned drains for a living for three years. I jetted about 1/3 of my kitchen drains. But I have it as an option to the customer. Educated on the thoroughness of the Jetter and how it actually cleaned the pipe. Where as after you auger. That kitchen sludge is still there. You only poke a hole in it to allow water flow. One lasts much longer. But in the end. Customer decides and I’m happy to do whatever they choose. Your losing a lot of money not offering the jetter more.
Of course I’m talking about a jetter you can bring into houses. Not a trailer you pull behind a truck jetter.
Prices of equipment recommended and manufacturers.
Good stuff ! Thanks
My buddy said drain cleaners can make really good money. Is this true? He's about to get me a job as one. He's a master plumber and he's given me a crash course and taught me each tool and which Is used for each situation. I plan on doing this until I finish school for plumbing
Well…what are your results?
I have a few houses that need 125’ line. What machine should I purchase for a 125 line?
You will want a sectional machine.
Those machines can go farther and have larger cables.
quote to install clean out at 90ft.
How much does all that equipment cost ?
What would the material cost to start up
Lots of Ridgid stuff there... it’s all quality equipment,, but I use other... spartan and MyTana... btw. I’ve been drain cleaning for a long time...since2011... I have never had to go on the roof and down a vent
Quick question boss, what would the next step be after buying the tools you need? How did you market or advertise yourself to begin?
What license do you need to run ur own company. Master,journeyman..? Any at all.
Idk what kinda of business licensees you would need to have else where but you dont need to be licensed to do drain cleaning in California
I have 10 years of experience in the field I am well versed in cane, jetting, flex shaft, camera and location and I also do escrow inspection. My problem is finding a bank, lending company or leasing company do approve a loan for me to start my own business. Do you have any suggestions or possible a reference of a company I can try
Best thing to do is save. I saved and saved while I was working I already built up my tools as a plumber so pretty much had everything...and when I got my tax refund a pretty big one (13k) I used that and my savings to get some the big machines. I still worked even after buying my tools and I got a car loan for my van. I worked and saved to have extra cash. And I'd say it's the best decision I ever made... My business is doing great little rocky in the beginning very slow moving but finding the right advertising tools was key !!
@@sevenblessed2543 what advertising worked to you?
@@ericwood7584 google ads but also writing blogs and having keywords on your website helps too!! I never actually handle my Google ads I got an assistant and she did all the marketing... facebook and instagram is some other good options. I have yet to make a UA-cam channel or even just videos of doing some plumbing work.
@@sevenblessed2543 Love to hear this. That’s how I started my business 20 years ago. Except for advertising. I literally don’t advertise at all. I still can’t keep up.
Appreciate your advice. Do you need a license to perform the work?
I’ve been wondering tht myself
My problem is opening new business accounts . Where would I go to open up a new account for supplies, parts , under the business EIN #?
Had some questions for you if you have the time some time
Nice video
How much does all this stuff cost?
How do you get on with the home insurance companies as a vendor? any advice
How much all of that cost
If I got a loan for the van and a jetter, how much do you think I'll need to get the van up and running
It doesn't run ?
@@derekolivas6943 it's a financial question not a vehicle operation question
@@sabo6729never get a loan unless you like being a slave.
Do you need to be a plumber in Alberta to open up this business?
We are already in both Calgary and Edmonton
@@urbanpipingltd.7139 do you need to be a plumber?
Do a video on how to get a auger on the roof
Buy an Ridgid k1500
Or you can zip tie an piece of 2" PVC to your extension ladder as a guide for your cable but then you'll either need a person on the ground you trust to run your foot pedal or you'll have to modify it to extend your switch/pedal up on the roof
Do you need a license for this?
Why a van and not a pickup truck does that really matter if my pipes are backed up I wouldn't care if they pulled up on a motorcycle 🏍️ as long as they get the job done right
Might help to keep your tools coordinated and in the dry?
@@stevejohnson6535 the tools? Just imagine you did a job and you unclogged a backed up line sewage line to the toilet and pounds on pounds upon pounds of human shit is drenched all over your equipment. The customer might not allow you to clean your equipment at their home so you telling me you want to ride with that right next to you that's just disgusting. 🤢🤮
@Mr. Jack M I don't think he heard of one 🤣
How much to start the LLC?
How much in equipment?
How much is insurance?
How much is insurance for your work truck?
Should I buy a truck out right ?
What is a good way to get customers?
I don’t want to flood you with questions but I have a lot more.
Try a couple soft poop stoppages make sure its 4 you
What kind of camera? I’m looking for one not to expensive
Kyrie sewer cameras made in USA. Been using mine for 2 years now no problems. Cheapest one goes 100ft which is all you need to residential basically
Spartan drain machines are the best
Ratech electronics make awesome cameras
How do you get the big machine snake up on top of the roof to snake out a air vent?
Would need a sectional for that. Of course you will eventually need more tools than what I have here, but this is just the start
@@urbanpipingltd.7139 thank you....I've been getting into plumbing an i was thinking if I have to pull my augur way up there one day its going to be a pain in the but lol
@@michael.imv.8989 You don't. roof work is dangerous. Stay off the roof. Quote to install a wall clean out and unclog from ground. Believe it or not, after you fall off the roof and put in a medical claim on his insurance, After the fact the ho would have preferred you to quote to install a wall clean out on the ground. That way you can unclog the drain properly in the future. Without any risk of falling off the roof. You make more money, the ho don't get sued ,you don't go to hospital and moving forward the property can be cleared easier.
You aren’t clearing roots with that jetter. Or with that k400. I see all is Ridgid products lol.
They are good products but I have some other... and I don’t ever go on roofs or thru vents
Robert Maki- ive been looking at all kinds of drain cleaning videos to see what kind of machines I want to buy. The one thing almost all these videos have in common is that you have commented on them 😂 Maybe I should ask you for advice on drain cleaning. I’m a plumber with 21 years experience. Just never got into drain cleaning. Always had the customer call someone else. Now I’m ready to dive in head first into the sewers. 💩
It's funny he's saying you need all this but most successful Drain cleaners and plumbers start off with cheap equipment
His equipment is cheap.. that’s a good starter kit, drain cleaning is an expensive business to be in
Do you have to be licensed?
Of course!
Not for drain cleaning. Really depends on which state you're in. Some states though you can't even drop the trap under a sink and cable it without a license
Do you need a license to start a drain cleaning business in Texas.
Do you have to have a plumber license to start a drain cleaning business.
Tarik Pompy no
@@bryantcourtney3269 so you just buy equipment and start working?
In mn you have to have a plumbers license to remove toilets urinals and faucets. If your simply only clearing drains you do not need a license.
Oh yeah. If you hire someone who has a license you can work under their license
how much can a beginner earn in this business
Admit it: When you thought up that graphic, you just wanted to put the word "garburators" on the side of your van. But, seriously, thanks for the video.
How do you promote yourself?
Facebook ads, word of mouth, big one is company vehicle advertisement (get a vinyl wrap).
Good thank you taking the time to reply, best regards!
@@metrosb2593 do you need a license
@@TheRealKarmma to establish a business yes. But to promote and advertise no.
@@metrosb2593 what about drain cleaning do you need a license for tht or no
Is there enough money in drain cleaning alone to do it full time on your own?
Absolutely. But you have to be willing to jump 24/7
How much potentially a year do you think I could make just drain cleaning?
@@kh-qb7nc depends highly on size of your area, how much you want to spend on advertising. Average for 1 guy willing to jump on any call. You're looking at $2-3k a week gross. I know the local roto rooter here (i worked for them for a few years, cousin still does) averages about $6-7k a week with 3 guys running. You get into a bigger city, the sky is the limit. Especially now with inflation. A normal sewer up to 100ft with a clean out is $120 and a good guy can be in and out in 30 mins.. average 1 job an hour... thats pretty decent money.
@@Pittiesmx oh okay wow well thanks so much for the information guys really appreciate it! And taking the time to reply, I am really wanting to start my own business soon and need all the info I can get.
@@Pittiesmx how much do you average paying taxwise on 3k a week?
I need a plumber license
You forgot the working boots.
Hi buddy! Did you need a Plumbing license to start this business?
No
It's not plumbing, it's cleaning.
@@jeremyfink537 you sure
@@TheRealKarmma absolutely
@@jeremyfink537 in the state of Oregon do you need it or just the whole country don’t require it
How to get capital money for your drain cleaning business
There's no way in hell that general mini jetter will clear roots.
Who said anything about it removing roots? The mini jetter is a 11/2 sludge killing machine!
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The easiest money in drain cleaning is soft poop stoppages. 💰
@Jnon Noritz Good job poop
💩
Anyway you can email me just comment back to I can ask you some questions please
My business is going down the drain .
I've been in the business for 31 years.
Ridgid sewer machines are the worst.
3500.00 Electric Eel C, general Speed Rooter 92 2000.00 , gorlitz. Go 50 675.00.
Jetter you need a 45k harben jetter. 50 hp diesel trailer.
Camera ridgid sea snake 12500.00
ram c/v mini van 2 times the fuel economy will let you pay for all the equipment over his gas hog.
9 vans
2 pick ups
1.4 million per year sales
Net 400k per year
That about the same as owning 3 McDonald franchises.
With 10 percent investment.
And 200 less employees
Are you located close a major city?
I think you have an overkill maybe half of your equipment is ok also you need a journeyman plumber that understands underground plumbing good luck hiring some guy that never did any plumbing contruction
You touched all of that with out gloves...
You would too for 300k + per year
Quanto pode ganhar um iniciante neste negócio?
I agree with everything here, but If you're learning anything from this video, you have no business starting a "drain cleaning" business.
Sounds like a plumber hoping someone doesn't start this business and saturate his market
that camera you got is a pos
That’s the point! If you are starting out you can’t afford a serious camera!
This job needs attitude, you can't force yourself to do it 🤢
So you bought the cheapest piece of crap drain camera on the market?
Rigid salesman much? 90% of the comments from pro's concerning rigid is their disappointment in the machines...
Drain cleaning is a good place to start, but if you want to make the big bucks, become a real plumber and get a license. Unlicensed plumbers are hacks!