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A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service
4.9(
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

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"ON TIME - VERY TIMELY RE: CALLS AND APPOINTMEN - TECH DID NOT KEEP THE AREA CLEAN - THE SNAKE DRUM WAS RUBBING ON THE TOILET AND COULD HAVE BROKEN IT - VERY FRIENDLY - ALLOWED ME TO REMAIN IN THE ROOM TO SEE WHAT WAS HAPPENING"
Response time4 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Roto Ruger Drain Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jim is awesome. Called Saturday night at 10:00 for main drain back up into basement shower. He came out Sunday morning first thing. We knew we could wait until morning. All drains are flowing! I will call him again and recommend to friends and family."
Response time30 mins
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
12
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dillon was a great guy and worked fast and efficient. My house is 50 plus years old and the duct work had never been cleaned. Post the work, the house even smelled better. I am in the middle of a complete remodel and living in the house. I had all 11 vent grilles removed -(saved Dillon a pile of time not having to remove and re-install) and I would have thought a discount would have been in order."
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+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Modern Edge Construction, LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Modern Edge Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Strawberry Point and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Remodeling - General Project
Fangmann’s Property Make Over
Roofing Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+83

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Property Solutions
5.0(
2
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Apex Property solutions for a house cleaning project, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. The quality of their work was outstanding—everything was completed with precision and attention to detail. The team was always punctual, respectful, and went above and beyond to ensure the job was done right. They communicated clearly throughout the process and were always open to feedback or adjustments. If you’re looking for a reliable property maintenance service that delivers high-quality work and top-notch customer service, I highly recommend Apex Property Solutions. They exceeded my expectations, and I’ll definitely be using their services again in the future!"
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Residential Cleaning

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Central Iowa Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
5.0(
1
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Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Central Iowa Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary. 

Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to clean your linear drain every two to three months to prevent debris buildup. However, if you notice it draining slowly or an odor from your drainpipes, it’s best to clear the clogged drain and maintain it more often. If you let a clog go for too long, you may have to invest in the price of professional shower drain cleaning, which costs about $225.

Yes, sewage smells can originate from a floor drain. If the P-Trap in the floor drain dries out or if there's a clog or other issue in the plumbing system, sewer gasses can escape through the drain, causing nasty odors. Regularly pouring water into the drain helps maintain the water seal and prevent those smells, but if the smell persists, you should have a plumbing professional inspect the drain for potential problems.

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