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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an older home with older ductwork. We had Spencer and Brayton out and they cleaned and sealed our ductwork. They did a great job. Professional, great communication, attention to detail. They reduced our air leakage by 86%. We noticed an immediate difference in improved airflow, our cold spots are no longer cold spots. Thanks!"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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American Plumbing and Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If your needing plumbing work , These guys are who you call, very quick to respond , very honest and not going to break you, If you called another plumber, cancel and call these guys i promise youll be glad you did!!!!! I called at 4 AM in the morning with a backed up sewer. He called me back at 6:40 AM and was to my house by 8:30 AM on a Monday. Within 2 hours everything was assessed the problem, and the solution were found and put in play,,, Thanks again, I wonâ t ever call any other plumber!!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Iowa Green Plumbing - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

LAt Snakeline Drain Cleaning, we pride ourselves on quality work that customers can believe in. Whether its a residential or commercial project, we can take care of all of your drain cleaning needs. We look forward to working with you!

Clogged Shower
Floor Drain Clogged
Clogged Shower
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Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The called Jayco plumbing in Amarillo, TX. They located my buried sewer line and cleaned out both sewer clean-outs to my new house."
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Yes, sewage smells can originate from a floor drain. If the P-Trap in the floor drain dries out or if there's a clog or other issue in the plumbing system, sewer gasses can escape through the drain, causing nasty odors. Regularly pouring water into the drain helps maintain the water seal and prevent those smells, but if the smell persists, you should have a plumbing professional inspect the drain for potential problems.

A professional drain cleaner is a plumber or specialized drain cleaner with the necessary tools to unclog drains and tiles to keep waste water flowing out to the septic tank or city sewer for processing. Keeping wastewater from backing up into your home helps keep you and your family safe from potential contamination and sickness. These pros can help resolve nearly any drain situation in a safe and efficient manner.

The cost to repair a main sewer line clog is about $3,110 on average. The average cost range is  $1,310 to $4,950, but it can go as low as $215 and as high as $9,300 or more. The cost factors for this repair include the severity of the clog, pipe accessibility, video inspection, removal method, permits, pipe material, labor rates in your area, and time of year. Repairs made from outside during the winter can be more difficult due to the frozen ground or during the spring if the ground is saturated from a lot of rain and snow melt.

The cost to clean a sewer line is about $370, ranging from about $190 to $550 on average. The specific cleaning method and the problem's severity will impact the project's overall cost. Some of the most common sewer line cleaning methods include:

  • Snaking or rodding: $100–$250

  • Hydrojetting: $350–$600

  • Chemical treatments: $600–$1,000

  • Repair or replacement: $1,000–$7,500

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

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