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Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We used Flo- Maxx to troubleshoot to find a leak. They found that it was our ice maker water line. The service went very well that seven days later we called about replacing our sump pump in the basement that went out."
routine maintenance
 camera inspection.
sewer repair
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
Wagner & Sons Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
238
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was early to appointment and easy to talk to he listen to my suggestions and we decided on a plan of action to reroute a sink drain that ran under my 100+ yr old house instead of tearing up the concrete. He and Eric came out on day that worked for both of us arrived early and jumped right into it and it was done quick and well with no mess left behind. I have found my go to guy for plumbing no more wondering who to call that I can trust. I feel good about the work and know my problem is has been permanently fixed."
Response time7 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
4.9(
130
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired ULB-Dry Waterproofing out of Villa Park to repair some cracks in my house’s foundation. Boy, am I glad I did! The three men, Margarito, Deivy and John, worked so hard and did a great job. They found more cracks, fixed those as well as installing a window well drain. My basement is as dry as a bone!! Great company to work with and great prices too!"
Exposed Wall
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Clean Wall crack

+2

Response time1 day
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago
4.5(
137
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My utility closet was a convoluted mess before the HVAC replacement and by the time these guys were done - it looks like SpaceX came in and cleaned things up. They even did some 'extras' for me included; install W/D replacement vent tubbing, drained the water heater, re-directing a variety of piping - the completed job is, to be it plainly, beautiful"
Unclog Drain
ARS
693 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Restore Plumbing and Drain, Inc.
4.7(
47
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"John, Devin, Thomas, Aramis, Tito, and Marco did an amazing job redoing all of the pipes in my 95 year old house. From the free estimate from John, all the way to scheduling the project was trouble free. These guys worked hard for several days and sometimes things came up that were a challenge, but they kept at it and now I have all new modern piping in my home, as well as a new toilet, and washing machine lines, and new faucets to my utility sink. They all really came through and what a great and friendly bunch of guys. I'm thoroughly impressed with their work and would recommend them for any issue."
Shower/handheld
Bathroom Remodel - Elgin IL
Whole house filter
Whole house filter and water softener
Before installation

+54

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

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.

The cost to repair a main sewer line clog is about $3,110 on average. The average cost range is  $1,310 to $4,950, but it can go as low as $215 and as high as $9,300 or more. The cost factors for this repair include the severity of the clog, pipe accessibility, video inspection, removal method, permits, pipe material, labor rates in your area, and time of year. Repairs made from outside during the winter can be more difficult due to the frozen ground or during the spring if the ground is saturated from a lot of rain and snow melt.

Yes, chemical drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, both of which are not only dangerous to your health but also extremely caustic. Drain cleaners will corrode your pipes and could lead to destroyed drain lines, especially if the chemicals interact with the piping for long periods. Unfortunately, this extended interaction is likely if you’re dealing with a clog, as the drain cleaner will have just as much trouble as water does moving through your plumbing system.

To keep your toilet from clogging, you can use less toilet paper. You can also use a liquid toilet plunger to break up any clogs and keep the toilet drain and pipes clear. When it comes to a clogged toilet, the best route is prevention by using less toilet paper and making sure the mechanisms are all working properly.

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