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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Alton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
4.3(
298
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Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Services: Unclog drain, Repair toilet, Repair pipe. // Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness // Haines was recommended to me saying they were good at their job. I called them Monday, Feb 15th about a clogged drain, they came out Tues Feb 16th at the time I was told they would be there, which was great! They were there from 3:30 pm to 6:50 pm. Some repairs had to be made to the laundry tub drain and my toilet had to be lifted so they could access that portion of the drain. After the toilet was replaced, the shut-off valve leaked, so I asked them to replace that also. The work that was done created quite a mess... BUT, when they were finished you would never know that. Everything was cleaned up so well and disinfected, it looked nice and smelled nice. The workmen were very professional and knowledgeable about their job. I will add this company to my contacts as a reliable source for repairs."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sewer-Oscopy
4.8(
48
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot recommend this company highly enough. Chris was very professional, nice, informative (without seeming condescending), polite, clean, and fast. He came out the next morning and fixed my problem before noon. Look no further, this is definitely the company you want."
Inspecting Cleanout
Heavy Root Interuption
Kinetic Water Ram
Pro-Flex Cutting Cable
Response time1 hour
Response rate85%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
MARIO'S SEWER& DRAIN CLEANINGLLC
5.0(
5
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

"I thought my kitchen was the only problem but it wasn't. Mario was so patient and fixed more than my clogged drain. The plumbing was messed up really, really bad. He spent some time trying to correct the mess from pipe being improperly installed and the many leaks it created before he could unclog the drains properly. I would use him again and I have highly recommended him to others already."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Contemporary Refinishing
4.8(
134
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James was very nice and professional. He was very punctual anf informed. He told me that there may be a spot that needs to be redone and they would come back. I called and sent pictures. Talk to owner Marc and was like he would be coming out thr following week. Nonetheless never head back. Money down the drain. I've called several times and now not answering my call."
Bathroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Performance Plumbing LLC
5.0(
16
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Performance Plumbing provided professional and prompt service. They quickly assessed the issue, provided an upfront quote, completed the work (cleared a clog in the sewer line between the house and the main, then cleared another clog in the internal line leading from the kitchen), and charged exactly what they had quoted. I would definitely use them again. Thank you, Jesse and Drew!"
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
Water Heater Replacement
Faucet

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

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.

There are a few reasons your snake won’t go down the floor drain. One common reason is a large obstruction in the drain that is causing a blockage. You can remove any debris you see in the drain before trying to snake it. In addition, the snake might not be long enough to reach the clog, or it might be the wrong diameter. 

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

If you're dealing with a clogged sink drain, you may be able to avoid removing the drain by using a plunger to dislodge the clog. While we associate plungers with toilets, they can do the same job with your sink drain. Be gentle, though, as forceful movements can push clogs further into your plumbing system and make them more difficult to remove. Additionally, make sure you’re using a sink plunger—with a flat bottom—and not a toilet plunger—which has a smaller bottom protruding from the larger flat piece.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

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