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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
Clogged Floor Drain
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

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

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.

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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