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Avatar for Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
Flo-Maxx Sewer & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
43
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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
Wagner & Sons Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
241
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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

"This is the first time I've hired a plumber, after owning my house for 44 years. My main sewer line was clogged very bad and our one toilet and drains no longer worked. This happened late on a Friday afternoon. so I called Mike Wagner, described my problem and he said he could check out the problem at 9:30 on Saturday morning. He told me not to use the toilet or drains overnight, since the sewer water would probably drain down. He arrived on time Saturday morning, assessed the problem (the water did drain down, as he said it would) and indicated he wanted to add a PVC clean-out behind my house and then rod out the sewer line to the street. He gave me a verbal cost estimate and said he could have a crew available to do the work on Sunday morning. He said we could use the toilet and drains sparingly until the work was completed. On Sunday morning, Mike and two helpers arrived to do the work at 9AM, he gave me a written quote, which I signed and they had everything done by noon. I paid for the work with a check, since he doesn't accept credit cards. Everything was completed quickly and professionally. The price I paid seemed a little bit higher than I had expected, but considering the work was completed quickly on the weekend, I can't complain. I was very satisfied with work that they did and Mike included a warranty, in case anything should go wrong, he would stand behind his work."
Response time7 hrs
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for All Affordable Plumbing Inc
All Affordable Plumbing Inc
4.9(
178
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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 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"All Affordable Plumbing was great to work with. They address my primary issue which was an issue with the plumbing in the basement. Secondly, I had mentioned to them that I will be doing a kitchen remodel project in the near future and that I will need to have the drain relocated. What they did was stage the area in prepapration for that project, so that there will be minimal work for when I start that project and have the sink in the new location. Lastly, they were very organized and professional with their work. Also, they left the area cleaner than what I presented to them"
Pipe was completely packed! Drain cleaning was not going to do the  job here!
Master Bath - Chicago
Geberit wall mounted toilet carrier installed. Wall mounted faucet installed. Hall Bath.
You can see the crud inside the pipe accumulated over 60+ years!
Old Broken Clay pipe just outside the foundation wall.

+41

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago
4.5(
140
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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
510 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for BOESCHE PLUMBING LLC
BOESCHE PLUMBING LLC
4.8(
45
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan came out initially to help my blind grandfather after we had a less than satisfying experience with a different plumber. Ryan came same day, diagnosed and fixed the problem and was very fair with his pricing. About a month later we had Ryan back for a clogged sink drain, and he once again got to us within the day, charged fairly, and was incredibly respectful of myself and my family."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ulb-Dry Waterproofing Inc
4.9(
130
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

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
After
Install Drainage mat over Stone
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Clean Wall crack

+2

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Able Sewerage Company
4.8(
41
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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 1957

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Once they located the main drain line, they did a really job of clearing it out. However, they left the debris from the drain line in the front yard and left deep tracks in the front lawn from their equipment."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down. 

If you want to avoid using a snake to unclog a drain, or if you don’t have one, try vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes, and then run hot water (but not boiling water) down the drain to see if the clog is clear. Repeat multiple times as needed.

Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs.

There are a couple of things you can do to help prevent your French drain grate from clogging. First, keep yard debris clear so it doesn’t wash into the drain and clog the grate. You can also install a screen or filter over the grate to prevent large pieces of debris from entering the access point.

If your drain line is clogged, your AC might stop cooling, shut down, or refuse to turn on at all. Otherwise, you might see your AC leaking water, find standing water or water damage near the unit, or notice a musty smell coming out of your air conditioner or vents.

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