I rented a cast iron drain pipe cuter for this project.

The next one he did ended up buried in the backyard as a french drain for the re-directed rainwater runoff.

If sufficient enough in quantity, urine will pass through carpet and pad and the wood floor/subfloor below will absorb it... replacement is the only option I've used successfully.You might want to check all the drains (sinks, tubs, laundry, toilets, etc.).  

I just finished reading Buy and Rent Forclosures byJoseph Neilson.Mr Neilson advocates stripping houses of central air, garbage disposals and many other amenities in order to eliminate maintenance costs.My question is, wouldnt garbage disposals cut down on clogged drain service calls?

Finally, you should install a drain, or better yet a sharkbite connector, just inside the main shutoff valve, so that you can easily drain the water from all the water lines during the winter (so that no lines will freeze).

But just to see what you guys think could be going onThe houses all the drains are draining slowly and if at all.

It also has the auger tool which is great for grabbing bird nests on rooftop vents.

Yet, you could clearly see in the basement where the floor had been trenched to install drains.

The $45 drain guy is really $45, every time.

The top pic is common in my area - for about $20, you get a replacement plastic "box" that has both valves & the drain line for the washer.