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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
5.0(
32
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Clive, 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!"
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Total Comfort Group
4.6(
77
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The two techs who came out were great. They were pleasant and quick to work and got the job done thoroughly. They knew their stuff and even better they cleaned up after. I think if this company has a whole team just like these two they will be very successful for years to come! Thank you so much!"
.Stop box replacement
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.Water line replacement
.Ground rough- in, Commercial

+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Beebe's Camera and Clean
4.8(
32
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I’ve had my main sewer line cabled a few times before using Beebe’s and the differences the quality of the cleaning between the previous contractor and this clean/scope was night and day. I will be using his service for any future problems if they persist and I would highly recommend to anyone that they use Beebe’s. Thank you again."
tree root removal
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bergman Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Bergman Plumbing repairs and/or replaces: \nwater heaters \nwater softeners \nfaucets, sinks, toilets \ngarbage disposals \nsump pumps \nother miscellaneous leaks and plumbing problems \nWe install gas lines for fireplaces, dryers, and stoves, etc. We also do the plumbing for kitchen and bath remodels. \nBergman Plumbing is available to clean your drain line and/or your sewer line.

Tankless
Tankless
Mechanical Room
Bath tub rough in
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for MB Construction & Real Estate, LLC
MB Construction & Real Estate, LLC
5.0(
3
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Clive, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. \nOur dream is truly building yours!!!!

Bathroom Remodel
Custom Deck
Tile work
Exterior Work
New Construction/Framing

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

While some chemical drain cleaners with hydrochloric acid can dissolve hair, this method is not recommended as it can also destroy your plumbing pipes. A common DIY alternative is using baking soda and vinegar, which can help break down the clog but will not actually dissolve the hair. The best and safest method for clearing a hair clog is to remove it manually. You can use a drain snake, a straightened wire hanger with pliers to fish out the clog, or have a plumber use a professional auger for more severe blockages.

It is generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage for a short time, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. While the level of sewer gas is usually low enough to only cause minor symptoms, prolonged inhalation can lead to headaches, nausea, or respiratory irritation. High levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous, and high concentrations of methane—a component of sewer gas—can pose an explosion risk in enclosed spaces. If you smell sewer gas in your home, ventilate the area and call a professional to locate, assess, and fix the problem, as it will not go away on its own.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

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.

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. 

Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul sewer odor throughout your house.

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