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Top-Rated French drain pros in Clive - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roto-Rooter
Roto-Rooter
4.5(
141
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were very professional. The water heater was too tall for the space, and the worker said if he could cut a hole in the drywall to give enough room for the pipe to fit. He cut a small hole, and you can barely see it. Thank You Roto Rooter!"
Restroom rough in
Restroom rough in
Response time11 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avatar for Dierks Plumbing and Remodel
Dierks Plumbing and Remodel
5.0(
21
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business+1 more

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Called in morning and by afternoon the repair was done"
Tub replacement
Tub replacement
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+17

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
32
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There is nobody as good as Schaal. Period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Avatar for Todd's Plumbing
Todd's Plumbing
4.8(
29
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very professional and fast. They were able to fix my sink and reasonably priced. Will call for my next plumbing issue."
Additional Photos
Response time1 day
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Avatar for Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.0(
137
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Got my leak fixed fast."
Water Treatment Installation
Faucet Replacment
Water Heater Install and Replacement
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
40
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I feel like I had the A-Team working on my driveway project. We had Steve the Field Inspector who identified all the troubled areas. Everything Steve told be about the process, what the team would be doing, and how it would be done. It was all true. When Bryce and Joe showed up. We reviewed the project once again to ensure agreement. The guys got to work. They extended to some drain tile, cleaned out all the cracks, let the polyfoam do its job, and finally sealed all the joints. The result was picture perfect just as I hoped it would be. Thanks Foundation Recovery System team for a great job and a great experience."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

384 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Clive, 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
950 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
4.6(
77
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1955

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was under warranty and we just had to pay for some warranty. We are on a contract where they come out twice a year to check it out. I have used them for the whole time we have been here about 12 years."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos

+11

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for BAM! Basements and Masons Of Des Moines
BAM! Basements and Masons Of Des Moines
4.1(
18
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was done well and was cleaned up well when completed"
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs

+16

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

For homes with a septic tank, harsh chemicals like those found in drain cleaner or bleach aren’t recommended. Some chemical drain cleaners can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the septic tank or damage your pipes. For homes with a septic tank, you can choose drain cleaners specifically formulated for use with septic tanks or go with a drain snake. When in doubt, make sure you know who to call for a clogged drain. 

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.

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.

Regrading your yard can often fix drainage problems. You can also try aerating the lawn to encourage better drainage or install a new drainage system to prevent water from pooling in certain areas.

It is okay to use a drain auger on a toilet, just make sure you are using the correct tip size. The auger is a plumbing snake with a protective sleeve to protect the porcelain toilet bowl from getting scratched. Using too large of an auger can cause the snake to loop back and damage the inside of the drain and plumbing.

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