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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
662
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

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.

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Roto Rooter- Baltimore
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Roto Rooter- Baltimore

+6

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.8(
74
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Remedy had to take my toilet apart to fix my clog now I have use of my bathroom again. He was very friendly, explained everything and am definitely recommending this company to everyone I know. I will use Remedy again if another plumbing problem occurs."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.6(
36
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr, Frank was professional, came same day when called to give an estimate. The work was was done next day and I was extremely satisfied. I would hire him again for any plumbing needs"
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
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PLATINUM PLUMBING AND DRAINS LLC
4.9(
13
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

"We recently had a major drain line repair and replacement completed by Platinum Plumbing and Drains, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. After two other plumbers failed to follow up or even return calls, Platinum responded promptly and professionally. The job involved diagnosing a serious basement flood, camera inspection, excavation, and replacement of failed Orangeburg pipe. Humberto clearly explained the problem, showed camera images, and outlined repair options without pressure. They used modern pipe-bursting technology to replace the sewer line without trenching the entire yard. Luís and his crew demonstrated outstanding technical skill and attention to detail, carefully ensuring proper grading, bedding, and flow before closing the excavation. They even worked through the weekend to minimize disruption. Communication was excellent throughout, the property was treated with care, and cleanup was impressive for a project of this size."
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Hardin Services, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Sewer Main - 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 rate94%
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EcoTek Power Wash
4.7(
120
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Baltimore Power Wash did a great job with power washing our medical office building. He showed up on time and did an excellent job cleaning the outside of the building to the highest standard. We highly recommend Josh's work and plan on using him on other commercial projects.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Reliable Home Improvement & Plumbing LLC
4.5(
343
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mike and Ray were FANTASTIC! I was expecting to schedule an appointment but they happened to be heading my direction after the job they had finished. Very professional and knowledgable as to how tackle my issue quickly and with success. My clog took maybe 30 minutes to fix and they were done with no mess to clean up. HIGHLY Recommend Mike and Ray of Reliable Home Improvement & Plumbing! I will be calling them again for my next plumbing issue I would like fixed."
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The best practice is to clean the sewer drain lines in your home once a year or every two years. Older homes could require more frequent maintenance. Keeping up on cleaning your sewer lines can prevent severe clogs, help ensure your system is working properly, and prevent expensive repairs.

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

Never pour used motor oil down the drain. Doing so can have serious environmental consequences, including contaminating groundwater, endangering animals, and killing vegetation. It can also clog your pipes, causing backups in your plumbing or the wastewater treatment plant. In most places, pouring motor oil down the drain is illegal, whether you do it in your home or a storm drain.

The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.

Main sewer lines can clog for several reasons. For example, if you regularly dump oil or grease down your drain, it could eventually block your line. Sometimes, tree roots can penetrate and grow inside old sewer pipes, creating a major blockage. Flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, or baby wipes) can also clog your plumbing system.

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