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Advantage Plumbing
4.9(
229
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I thought a plumber would just snake the drain and pipe from the tub. But the snake wouldn't go through the up and down of the brass pipe. They replaced the pipe and put on a new spout and drain stopper for a better price than previous plumber wanted for snaking the drain. In my home less than 2 hours. All of impressed me."
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Response time5 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Groundworks
5.0(
66
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My project was 9 anchors to be installed in a 1955 house at the bottom of a steep hill. We have brought in 40 truckloads of dirt-well tamped and terraced the yard with limestone walls and 4 french drains. Should have done the anchors first but did not so much of the delicate landscaping had to be preserved on top of it all to complicate matters. I was nervous but the project went so beautifully and they compromised with me to maintain the character of the house. Everyone worked hard all day. Bill Bothwell was a gem and totally understood all of my concerns. He needs a raise in pay. Chris Warren who initially evaluated the project day one was great, too. He answered all of my questions even days later as I had time to think out how this was all going to effect future projects that will be happening like an addition. My yard is nice and neat and tidy-you would not know major construction happened. I am a very picky person and my landscape is happy, too. The team is great! I cannot applaud them enough! The price was super fair!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

207 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Limitless landscape
4.8(
44
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Yard Drainage

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job transforming our yard from overgrown and ugly. To having neighbors and friends asking me "who did your yard"? Professional and efficient."
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+37

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They put in drain tile and a sump pump in the basement and a compression guard in the drive. They were helpful and friendly and professional."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
940 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Major Drain
Major Drain
5.0(
47
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Major Drain was very professional and came out promptly they next morning to assist us in cleaning our drain after a home inspection was performed and buyers requested it. Their pricing is very fair and found after shopping around they could not be beat. I would recommend them to anyone and if something ever arises from our new home they will be the first company I call."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K&J Sewer And Drain
4.9(
15
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Where do I start?!? If I could give Jason 10 stars, I would. He was at my house an hour after I called in a panic when several drains were clogged and unusable. He was professional, friendly, and got right to work. His experience and problem-solving skills were clear right from the start. When my old pipes for one drain didn’t allow him to snake down far enough to clear the clog, he simply moved to another drain to do what needed to be done. Shortly after that, the clog(s) was cleared. When I despaired out loud while he was in the first drain that it didn’t sound promising, he simply replied, “Don’t worry, I’ll get it cleared!” I would absolutely recommend Jason to anyone and everyone who needs an experienced, honest, friendly and hard-working plumber, and will be sending my family and friends his contact information. I’m already making a list of other plumbing projects I’d like him to do for me. Seriously, the world needs more people like him."
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+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nature's Helper Inc
4.8(
115
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Carson, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The gentleman that came out and gave me the quote was on-time and went through everything with me. Then I can home from work on a Monday and the yard had flags where the sprinkler heads were going, not knowing someone was going to be on my property. I had to called the office and was told they planned to install the system on that Friday, not asking me if that day would work or not. (This is where the problem started). Then on Wednesday they called and told me a piece of equipment broke and they had to push the schedule. We rescheduled for the following week. Friday, April 13th, the plumber came out to do their piece of work, they were subcontracted by Nature's Helper. This is where it go worse, the plumber decided to use my trash can (that was in use) to use a drip pan because he was being "Lazy" as he stated twice, along leaving a mess and leaving electronics close to the drain. (Luckily my electronics were not ruined). I called Nature's Helper on Monday, explained the disappointment in the plumbing company and the service I received. Nature's Helper apologized and had the plumbing company call me. The issue was resolved they day they came out installed my system. This is where the service was good again --Tuesday, April 17th, the installers showed up on time and were very professional and efficient. They did a nice job going thru and cleaning up their trash and explaining things. The 3 man team worked like a well oiled machine and were able to complete the job slightly a head of schedule. They explained they were going to drain the system due to the snow that was due. April 23rd, Justin came out can went thru the control panel and started up the system to make sure everything was working properly. There was a few things, as stated above, that caused me not to give them a "A" rating. But I would hire them again."
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+9

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

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.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

You can often unclog a garbage disposal in less than 10 minutes, though sometimes you might need longer if you’re unsure what’s causing the clog. For minor clogs, consider plunging the drain, flushing the drain with baking soda and vinegar, or using an Allen wrench to free the clog. If the clog is more severe, contact a local plumber.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

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