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Avatar for A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service
A-1 Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service
4.9(
6
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Came right out at a very reasonable price and quickly fixed the issue!"
Response time4 hrs
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%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 Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kent Clayberg proudly, patiently explained Foundation Recovery Systems services available and quality products they use at affordable pricing. Answer to a prayer. I need sump pump drainage line repaired, sidewalk raised, etc. Peace of mind is a phone call away."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

378 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 Waterloo, 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
942 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mid America Basement Systems
3.8(
67
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have the most respect for this company and its workers. Brian Gould came out and helped us to know the best solution for our basement issues and was most pleasant and respectful the whole time we discussed what we needed. Brian came out 2 weeks before to check if we were ready and if we had any other questions about what would be done. He was very helpful in answering all our questions and made us feel comfortable with our decisions. The crew that came out to install the waterproofing consisted of Cory, Alex, and Jose and they were the most pleasant people to work with. They are amazing and did awesome work and I hope they are the ones to come out to add the wall bracings next week. I have the utmost respect for these 3 hard-working gentlemen and really think they are an awesome team, they worked so well together."
Crawl Space Before
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Crawlspace in Progress
Taking care to keep the space clean.
Before Concrete Leveling

+41

Response time1 day
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Roto Ruger Drain Cleaning
4.8(
26
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

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 by91%of homeowners
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Acr Drains
4.6(
21
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Not only was he right on time but he knew what he was doing.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Jason's Showers
5.0(
6
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

"They did a very good job. I would absolutely use the service again. they were efficient, clean, and neat. He contact me a lot."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bernd's Pond
5.0(
11
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Yard Drainage

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After several years of constantly replacing blown pond lights Bernd evaluated our situation and made a couple of recommendations. Following his recommendation and with his assistance all of our lights were replaced. The pond now glows beautifully from dusk until about 3am. We couldn't be more pleased."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Preferred Home Improvements
4.7(
12
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. Guys worked quickly & efficiently, showed me before/after pictures. Went over my options w/ me & wasn’t pressured at all."
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+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
3.7(
35
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was fine. They showed up on time, got the job done and it added value to my house."
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+11

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

Liquid drain cleaners are harsh chemicals that can erode your pipes. To treat a slow drain or for preventative maintenance, pour hot water down the drain to break up gunk and help move it along. Make sure the water isn’t boiling hot (keep it under 140 degrees Fahrenheit) if you have plastic pipes. However, you’ll need to pull the clog out for bigger backups. 

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

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