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Last update on January 27, 2026

Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Alton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Cardinal Plumbing Co.
Cardinal Plumbing Co.
4.6(
11
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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

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were friendly and did the job properly."
SDR 35 Sewer
Sewer Repalcement
Sewer Repalcement
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services
Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services
3.4(
358
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"2 friendly guys that did awesome work. Transfer switch works great and it's nice to see them clean up when done. I would definitely use the tiger again for electrical work."
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+5

310 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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AMC Plumbing and Contracting
New to Angi
Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is Anthony, I am a licensed master plumber with over 20 years in the trade.\nLicensed, bonded and insured. \nI am a second generation master plumber and love to help people in there time of need. We offer very fair pricing and extremely professional service. \nWe are a family owned an operated company out of wentzville MO.\nWe would love to take care of your pmumbing needs. \n

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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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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 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Good results in clearing my drain from kitchen island. It took a lot of effort to succeed. But it’s still very good some 3 weeks post job. They cleaned up after too."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Avatar for Sewer-Oscopy
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
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ALLN1 Plumbing & Construction Co
4.8(
46
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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 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service. On time, polite, respectful, and upfront in regards to pricing. Main line completely clogged with year’s of built up tree roots. When the job was completed, a camera was used to show the whole 100 plus feet of line was clean of roots and debris. Highly recommend ALLN1 Plumbing."
Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom Renovation for Mr and Mrs Fields
Before
Plumbing Project
Bathroom renovation

+39

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

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.

While technically possible, it is unlikely that a clogged toilet will fix itself. Clogs caused by water-soluble materials like toilet paper or human waste may eventually break down in the water, allowing flow to resume. However, this can take time, and any clogs from solid objects require manual removal. In most scenarios, especially if you don't have another bathroom, it is best to fix the clog yourself or call a plumber.

French drains may fail when they become clogged with soil granules that slip through the pores of the landscaping fabric and through the holes in the pipe. 

Over time, this debris can build up inside the pipe and prevent water flow. To prevent this failure from happening, regularly flush out your French drain and keep debris away from the inlet grate.

For homes with a septic tank, harsh chemicals like those found in drain cleaner or bleach aren’t recommended. Some chemical drain cleaners can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the septic tank or damage your pipes. For homes with a septic tank, you can choose drain cleaners specifically formulated for use with septic tanks or go with a drain snake. When in doubt, make sure you know who to call for a clogged drain. 

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