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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Joliet - Updated Nov 2026

Goodfellas Sewer and Drain Specialist
4.8(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"After having another company come out twice and leaving me with the same problem. Goodfellas Sewer and Drain Specialist Came in and didn't waste anytime assessing the problem. While educating me on what to do and what not to do. Cleaned up the work area while leaving me totally satisfied . Thank you for doing a great job and respecting my home."
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+6

Recommended by60%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter Chicago
4.5(
142
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1922

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within 5 minutes of requesting a quote, they texted me and then called me. My kitchen sink was stopped up in both drains. I had tried draino but it didn't work. Unfortunately the appointment i had for the next day was canceled but rescheduled for the following day and at the time I needed. Gabriel C was my technician that came over to unclog my drain. He was very polite, professional and clean. He was able to get the water out thru the drain pipe right under the sink. He then pulled the rest of my pipes off and found the clog. He was able to get the gunk out and used his equipment and there were no more clogs down the rest of the pipes. He wore his booties inside and cleaned up after himself. I highly recommend Gabriel C for any of your plumbing needs."
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323 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Able Sewerage Company
4.8(
42
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Joliet, 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 by97%of homeowners
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Best Price Sewer and Plumbing
4.9(
138
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company! Needed a main line routed. They showed up on time. Did the work in a quickly and opened up the line. They quoted a price and that is what we paid. We will be using them for our yearly clean out of the line."
Response time5 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A-1 Superior Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.
4.8(
127
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Joliet, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have a 45+ year old house, with 3" pipes and T connectors, so the line has clogged repeatedly over the years. This time was particularly difficult, but Joe worked through the issues, including some surprises (old clean out hidden in ventilation) and consulted with me on options. I was completely satisfied with the end result, and his solution should make future clogging issues easier to resolve. Will definitely use A1 Superior plumbing again."
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+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Septic tanks can clog if they aren’t pumped every few years since solid waste accumulates inside of them. Your tank might also clog if you have a habit of flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper. Items like diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and personal hygiene products should never go down your pipes.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

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.

If you've discovered a rather frightening buildup of brown and black gunk below your shower cover, you're not alone. The smelly sludge is often a collection of mildew and biofilm. Biofilm comes from the breakdown of soap scum, hair, skin cells, and bacteria that collects during shower time. It's quite common in a humid space and relatively easy to clean with a gentle DIY cleaning solution such as baking soda and vinegar.

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