Why Does My Drain Keep Clogging? 6 Causes in Southwest Florida Homes

A clog that returns is a symptom

If you clear a drain and it backs up again a few weeks later, the blockage was probably only pushed through, not removed. Something inside the pipe keeps catching debris.

The most common causes

• Grease and food residue that cools and hardens on pipe walls.
• Soap scum and hair building up in shower and tub lines.
• Wipes and other items labeled 'flushable' that don't break down.
• Scale and sludge buildup in older lines.
• Tree roots finding their way into sewer lines through small joints or cracks — common with fast-growing Florida landscaping.
• Heavy daily use in busy households and rental properties.

What actually fixes it

Snaking opens a path through a clog. Hydro jetting scours the buildup off the pipe walls so debris has less to catch on. A sewer camera inspection shows what's in the line so you know which approach fits.