Schmidt Drain and Sewer Specialists

30/10/2026

27/10/2026

Had a client call and said they had a really bad smell in their tenant's basement. They didn't know if there was a clog or something else going on and I said I would take a look.

Every drain job is different and requires some problem solving. Eventually we flushed some water down the cleanout and the basement drain did not comply confirming the issue. The tenant had been flushing food down the drain and eventually it got clogged and started smelling sooooo bad!

I was able to find the clog about 14-16 feet in, most likely where the PVC meets the old cast iron pipe and the slope is pretty poor. Client did not want to do a camera inspection.

Not seen in the video is another hour of going back and forth making sure after the clog is cleared everything is fully removed and washed out. We even went up the stack because I found some hardened, thick and gross material in the pipe going up.

Thanks Henley for helping me today!

26/10/2026

I had a building maintenance company call about a storefront client of theirs and ask for a camera inspection today to see what the issue was with a past clog. The company that cleaned it previously did not communicate anything about the clog or where it occurred or what might have caused it. They also said they did a video inspection but mysteriously could not provide the video recording of it.

Multiple issues were found but without having done the sewer cleaning it was hard to determine the exact cause. At 24ft, there was a piece of pipe or debris which my camera was not able to move or push, not good. At 55-65 ft there was a large dip in the pipe that could cause residue to settle over time and create a barrier, also not good. Further on there was a lip on one of the pipe connections. Not good.

Had I done the cleaning in the first place, I would have told my client where the auger was when the water was released and any points of increased tension or resistance. This would help them in the future save costs and if a video inspection is done confirm any suspicious behavior with their pipes.

Just because someone says they can do it cheaper doesn't mean they provide more value, actually removed the problem, or did a good job. That's why it is important to work with someone you know and trust.

Go Brewers!

25/10/2026

“Dad’s job is touching poop?” - my three year old daughter.

Uhhh…. Kinda… but I have gloves on?

Eventually we will have a wrap. Until then this guy will have to work.

Please like and share…. Eventually I will up the marketing game.

23/10/2026

I don’t know about you but since Covid, the art of good service has seemed to diminish in a lot of ways.

Today, I had a job where the client was concerned about the cost of doing business but with a handshake we agreed.

Their clog was 60-70 feet down the line. I had to really work it. Lots of grease not to mention my elbow grease. Their eyes lit up when they saw the water tornado going down and the clog was released.

But I didn’t stop there, I spent the next 45 minutes making sure all the water was on and flowing and flushing and I went back to the same area with a new auger bit and made sure everything was completely flowing and that things didn’t get reclogged or simply pushed around.

In the end, when I counted what they gave me, they paid over what I charged them and not by accident. I am grateful. For a million reasons. But what makes me most happy is they saw the work and effort I put into the job in front of me.

The service. The communication. The professionalism.

It doesn’t always happen that way but when it does it’s a gift.

Also, go Brewers!

09/10/2026

The right tools for the right job and maybe a little more. Used the Ridgid K3800 3/8th cable 75ft long. Didn't all of it. But you know what they say, "Rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it."

Found a large hairball here. Check out the video of if!

https://youtu.be/dCyES1s9pwM?is=k0nAfJmSMtTwInyH

04/10/2026

Job well done.

Now time for Brewers to win.

03/10/2026

Off on a job with some helpers. Go Brewers!