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Last update on July 04, 2024

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

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 Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
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

"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

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
910 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Avatar for Roto Ruger Drain Cleaning
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

"My Grand son had flushed baby wipes down toilet and it caused the drain to back up they removed the baby wipes and drain worked
"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Avatar for Jason's Showers
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

"The service was excellent. He did a great job. It was fantastic. Very good job. It was a good deal for us. The price was good and reasonable."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+1

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Avatar for Bernd's Pond
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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Avatar for Thrasher Foundation Repair – Des Moines
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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Modern Edge Construction, LLC.
5.0(
9
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+3 more

Serving Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Even with some last minute size changes, it could not have gone smoother. This guy's a pro!"
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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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

Drain pipes carry wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers, and other fixtures to the main sewer line. They’re typically located within the walls and floors and beneath a home’s foundation. Meanwhile, sewer pipes transport collected wastewater to a septic tank or a municipal sewer system.

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. 

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

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.

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