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Ramsey’s Remodeling And Renovations LLC
4.8(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was great! Did a complete turnover on my unit for a fair price. Included wall and ceiling patches, new paint, new lights etc, junk removal, cleaning, toilet replacement. Got in and out with his team in a bit less than a week."
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Sewer-Oscopy
4.8(
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Serving Madison, 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
Open and Flowing, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Very nice very knowledgeable very reasonably priced. They came the same day I called. They moved my initial appointment forward four days because they felt my drain problem (standing water in my kitchen sink)was an emergency situation. I have only great things to say and will not hesitate to call them should I ever have another plumbing issue."
Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

No. You should never pour old paint down a drain or sewer because it can clog pipes and pollute the environment. You must dispose of paint properly and safely. Different types of paint need to be disposed of in different ways—oil-based paints must be taken to a paint recycling center, while you can throw dried-out water- or latex-based paints in the garbage. 

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.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

Pouring drain cleaner down a vent pipe isn’t recommended. First of all, unlike a clog in a sink or bath caused by such material as soap scum build-up, toothpaste, and hair, clogs in a vent pipe are likely the result of debris from trees or even an animal stuck in the pipe. Drain cleaners won’t be able to eat through this kind of material. The cleaner will only become clogged in the vent with the debris, causing even more problems.

Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary. 

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