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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber in Baltimore, MD or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore

+6

36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.6(
36
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"
Master bathroom walls and floor
Travertine tiles on Master bathrom
Cabinets and Counter Top
Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Top
Master Bathroom With Shower

+16

Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for Douglas & Son Services
Douglas & Son Services
4.6(
24
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an back up in our outside basement stair drain that required emergency service. Douglas Plumbing responded the same day and were able to quickly correct the problem. The tech was professional and knowledgeable. We would definitely use then again!"
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+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hardin Services, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"James is very punctual and thorough and does a very meticulous job. I highly highly recommend him. He explains everything he is doing and does not cut any corners and only does the best perfect work He gave me the best price out of five different plumbers for my water heater. Install at Price included the cost of the water heater, picking up the water heater and throwing away the old water heater. When I asked for his license and insurance information, he readily had it all on hand and provided it almost instantly I will have James back out very soon to complete more work for me"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

Usually it’s fine to leave a toilet clogged overnight, as long as it’s not close to overflowing. In some cases, the extra time may give the clog time to work itself out. For example, if it’s caused by an excess of toilet paper, letting it sit could result in the clog dissolving and you may be able to simply flush it away by the time you wake up. 

Only let it sit though if you have more than one toilet in the home.

To get rid of a sewer smell in your crawl space, you’ll have to find the source of the problem. If it has to do with your sewer lines, then repairing the line will help. You may need to make other repairs, like fixing your sump pump or encapsulating your crawl space to reduce moisture. After you make the repair, depending on the issue, you may still need to clean out your crawl space to get rid of the stink.

You should flush your AC drain line once every three months to keep it clear of debris and buildup. Keeping your AC drain line clean prevents clogs, backups, mold growth, and extra wear on your AC unit. If you live in a humid area or have several furry pets, up your cleaning schedule to once a month.

If you leave liquid drain cleaner for too long, it will start breaking down your drainpipes. The chemicals in these cleaners can cause cracks, corrosion, and leaks in your pipes. They can also damage plumbing fixtures and even cause environmental damage if left too long without rinsing away.

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