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Avatar for United Sewer & Water, LLC
United Sewer & Water, LLC
4.8(
177
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work done was to clear a tub drain. An old and detached stopper was the real issue. They replaced the piping and did some dry wall work because they had to go thru our kitchen to get to the drain. Weâ re going to keep these guys on service for seasonal clearing of th drains. Thanks so much for the fair price and hard work."
Hydro-jetter
Full Toilet Replacement Successful
Corroding House Trap
Root Intrusion
Sewer Clog

+66

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Instant Plumber CT
4.8(
23
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adrian responded to our immediate issue right away (clear clogged drain). While on the job, I had him quote several other plumbing jobs I wanted to have done. He provided fair estimates and did a great job getting the work done. One job involved replacing two old valves on the main line coming into the house. For this work we needed to coordinate with the water authority to have the water shut off. Adrian was very accommodating while trying to schedule the shut off. He always returned calls and texts which made coordination easy and did a great job with the plumbing work. Will definitely use him again for any future plumbing needs."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
No Swett Plumbing
5.0(
19
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \n

Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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H L Bowman
4.6(
427
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New refrigerator purchased and in process of removing old unit found that copper water line was crimped badly.  I also wanted the saddle valve at source replaced with a more reliable vale, so I called HL Bowman for estimate on a Thursday.  Quoted price of $40 travel fee and $75 per hour was most reasonable among the high quality providers, and plumber came out on Monday.  He worked thru a slightly challenging installation with ease, with a lot of running up and down to basement.  Had a new valve and coiled copper wire installed in about 90 minutes.  Not cheap but work done at a much higher level of quality than before.

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451 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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InstaPlumbing, LLC
4.6(
229
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The reason I first hire them is to look at the boiler to reconnect the pipe so I can get it tested. The plumber came and he told me he does not do that work. They lock you in with the deposit and so you use it or loose it. The work that was done was okay. To reconnect two 1.5" drain pipes for $450.00 is a lot of crap. I would not hire anyone that would ask for a deposit, for it is the games that they play. Use it and they still charge you more for the job."
 Dryer Vent Inspection
 Faucet Repair and Installation
 Shower valve repair
 Large and Small Drain Snaking
Apprentice Dylan

+1

Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.
4.3(
589
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We just moved into our house on June 1, and a few days later we had some strong downpours and our basement flooded! It turns out there was a sump pump which had been installed by CT Basement Systems a couple of years earlier. However, it was pumping the water into a gutter drain next to the house. This gutter drain was clogged, and the water was rising out of the ground and pouring into a window well, and from the well back into the basement!
Danny from CBS came out, and suggested putting in a perimeter system around that part of the house, which would have cost about $1800. I thought about it a few days, and figured that a better thing to do was to lead the water from the sump and gutters away from the house. So I had Danny come back and told him my idea, and he thought it would work. A month later he came back and installed the 4" drainage pipe and hooked in the sump and two gutters for a cost of $600.
It's almost a year later, and it's worked perfectly so far. We've had many days of heavy rain, and the sump pumps that water into the new drainage, and the water emerges at the end of the drainage pipe near the border of our property. Not a drop in our basement! I'm glad I thought of this solution - I guess I can't blame CBS for suggesting the more expensive solution.
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

While some chemical drain cleaners with hydrochloric acid can dissolve hair, this method is not recommended as it can also destroy your plumbing pipes. A common DIY alternative is using baking soda and vinegar, which can help break down the clog but will not actually dissolve the hair. The best and safest method for clearing a hair clog is to remove it manually. You can use a drain snake, a straightened wire hanger with pliers to fish out the clog, or have a plumber use a professional auger for more severe blockages.

Once you’ve poured the baking soda and vinegar into a drain, you should wait about 10 minutes for the mixture to break down the clog. If you try the baking soda and vinegar method and it doesn't work, you can do it again or try the baking soda and salt trick.

Bleach is generally not recommended for your shower drains. Although diluted bleach can technically help clean your drain, it will not unclog your pipes. In fact, bleach can harm your plumbing system because it’s so powerful. The bleach can change the color of your sink and even corrode metal pipes and fittings.

Often, people reach for bleach because it's already in their house. But it's worth getting a plunger or a drain snake for the job instead. It'll be a lot less money to buy a new plunger than to pay a plumber to repair or replace damaged pipes.

As with many appliances, proper maintenance is key to maximizing your garbage disposal’s life span. If everyone in your household is on board with proper care and maintenance, like running water while operating the disposal, you should get plenty of years out of your unit. Avoid putting the wrong food items down the disposal, including pasta, rice, bread, and more.

Food grease, soap buildup, paper products, and tree roots often cause serious clogs.

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