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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!"
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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American Plumbing and Excavating, LLC
5.0(
2
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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(
1
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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
Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. Grinder pumps can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).

Your sewer pro will take about an hour to complete your sewer line camera inspection. However, if your home does not have cleanout access and the pro needs to remove the toilet to access the sewer line, the time to completion will take longer. Note that this estimated time does not include the time for repair, drain cleaning, or any other services you may need. 

Cat pee has a strong ammonia-like smell, so if you smell cat pee but don’t have a cat or don’t suspect your cat has any accidents, there could be other issues at hand. Aside from pet urine, your house may smell like cat pee from leaking freon from an old fridge, mold, spilled cleaning supplies, or even outside odors from nearby farms.

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.

If the toilet is overflowing but there’s no clog, that’s a sign that the issue is deeper in the system, and plunging may not help. A blockage in your home’s plumbing, the plumbing vent, or even city sewer lines can cause toilets to overflow. The issue could also be the toilet itself if the filler float isn’t set to the correct height or if parts are damaged or worn out.

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