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Most service calls handled same-day across the Albuquerque metro — and we answer the phone 24/7.
Plumbing Services
The Drain That Only Matters When It Fails
A floor drain sits ignored until either water will not go down it or a sewer smell appears. The smell is usually a dry trap — in our climate the water in a rarely used trap evaporates quickly, and once it is gone there is nothing sealing the drain from the sewer line.
The fix is often as simple as pouring water in periodically, or repairing the trap primer that was supposed to do it automatically.
- Dry Traps Diagnosed We check the trap before assuming a bigger problem — evaporation is common here.
- Properly Cleared Cabled or jetted depending on what is actually blocking it.
- Flat-Rate Pricing Priced before we start.
What We See
Common Floor Drain Problems
What we are called for.
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Sewer Smell
Almost always a dry trap in this climate. Easy to confirm and easy to fix.
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Water Backing Up
A blockage in the drain or further down the line.
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Draining Slowly
Sediment and debris accumulating in the trap.
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Broken or Missing Cover
A hazard and an easy route for debris into the line.
What We Do
What We Handle
Repair and clearing.
- Drain Clearing Cabled or jetted according to the blockage.
- Trap Primers Repaired or fitted so traps stay sealed automatically.
- Camera Inspection Where a floor drain backs up repeatedly, we look at the line.
- Covers & Grates Replacement covers fitted correctly.
How It Works
What to Expect
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Call or Book Online
Describe the problem. Same-day in most cases, and a licensed plumber answers 24/7.
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Find the Real Cause
We locate the source rather than treating the symptom, so the fix holds.
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Approve a Flat Price
Upfront flat-rate pricing you approve before we begin. Nothing added afterward.
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Fix It and Test It
Work completed to code, pressure-tested where required, and the area left clean.
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Why Choose B. Carlson
Upfront Pricing
Flat-rate pricing approved before work begins — no surprises on the invoice.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured — heating, cooling, and plumbing under one roof.
Trusted Since 1971
Founded by Byron Carlson and serving Albuquerque families for more than 50 years.
Sewer smell from a floor drain?
Usually just a dry trap. Worth confirming before assuming worse.
What Our Customers Say
Don't just take our word for it — hear from our satisfied customers
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Shane was our tech and he knew right away what needed to be fixed . Very professional from the beginning . Setting up the appointment and to the day Shane came to fix my issue . Amazing customer service
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Dylan corrected the problem with our swamp cooler and repaired it promptly. The service was also under warranty and he honored it.
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Total home service care, on a schedule.
Members get priority scheduling, annual HVAC maintenance, a yearly whole-home plumbing safety inspection, and no dispatch fees — for less than the cost of a single emergency call.
- Priority scheduling
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- Annual safety inspection
- Exclusive member discounts
- Free dispatch on repairs
- No long-term contracts
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my floor drain smell?
The trap has dried out, which happens fast in our climate. Pouring water in usually solves it; a trap primer prevents it recurring.
What is a trap primer?
A small line that automatically adds water to the trap so it stays sealed. They fail quietly and are repairable.
Why is water backing up out of it?
The floor drain is often the lowest opening, so a main-line blockage surfaces there first.
Can you camera a floor drain?
Yes, where repeated backups suggest something structural.
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