Ellis Elite Plumbing & Drains serves Richlands, NC and the surrounding Onslow County community with professional drain cleaning, sewer line work, and camera inspections. Professional Service. Honest People. Real Solutions.
Older homes in and around Richlands often have drain lines that have been in service for decades. Over the years, buildup, settling, and ordinary wear can lead to slow drains and recurring backups. Many rural and outlying properties in the area rely on septic systems rather than municipal sewer, which means the line between the house and the tank needs to stay clear and flowing for the whole system to work the way it should.
Newer construction in the Richlands area typically uses modern PVC drain lines, which hold up well, but still see the everyday buildup of grease, soap, hair, and debris that affects any home.
We work across all of it. Whether your home is one of the older properties near the center of town or a newer build on the outskirts, we bring the same careful, diagnostic-first approach to every Richlands service call.
Because Richlands is an inland community, many homes here sit on larger lots with longer runs of drain and sewer pipe between the house and the main line or septic tank. Longer lines have more room for buildup to collect, and small slopes or settling along the way can slow things down over time.
Properties on septic systems need their building sewer line kept clear so waste reaches the tank properly. Tree and shrub roots are a common cause of trouble in the Richlands area, working into older or joint-style pipe and gradually narrowing the line.
When you call us for a Richlands drain issue, we start with a clear look at what is actually happening, often with a sewer camera, so the work matches the real problem.
sewer cameras that show exactly what is happening inside the line
Yes. We serve Richlands and the surrounding Onslow County area, including both in-town homes and rural properties on the outskirts. If you are not sure whether you are in our service area, give us a call and we will let you know.
Pricing depends on the specific issue and what the work involves, and we always quote on-site, never over the phone. Estimates are free here in Onslow County, and a technician will give you a clear quote before any work begins. If we find something once we take a closer look, we'll talk it through with you first. We offer a 10% discount for seniors and a 10% discount for military.
Yes. We clear the building sewer line that runs from your home to the septic tank, and we can run a sewer camera inspection to check that section of pipe. Keeping that line clear is an important part of a septic system working properly.
Recurring clogs usually point to something deeper than a surface blockage: buildup along the line, a low spot in the pipe, or root intrusion in older lines. A sewer camera inspection helps us find the real cause so the fix lasts instead of returning in a few weeks.
Yes, and it is common in the Richlands area. Roots are drawn to the moisture in drain lines and can work into joints or cracks, gradually narrowing the pipe. A camera inspection confirms root intrusion, and hydro jetting can clear it from the line.
For non-emergency calls, we typically schedule within one to three business days. If you have an active backup or flooding, let us know when you call and we will prioritize getting to you as quickly as we can.
Call us at 910-427-1779 or request an appointment online. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
