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Sewer-Oscopy
4.8(
48
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris is a very personable worker. He had the equipment toe do the job. He put in the effort to complete the sewer clean-out. Chris said that if I should have any other problems just give him a call and he would come back as soon as possible. I would recommend his business to anyone."
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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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, 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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Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
4.3(
298
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The guys from Haines Drains were very polite and professional. They and did an awesome job removing roots from my sewer line and verified their work with a camera. They then followed up with steam cleaning and chemical treatment to prevent future root growth. Would highly recommend this company!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Performance Plumbing LLC
5.0(
16
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave several options to the plumbing issue with no pressure on choice made. Very friendly, clean, showed up on time and completed project as discussed and for the agreed upon price."
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
Water Heater Replacement
Faucet

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for SOL'S INDOOR AIR QUALITY & CLEANING
SOL'S INDOOR AIR QUALITY & CLEANING
4.7(
20
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Were very accommodating about setting appointment at a time convenient for me. Arrived promptly and were very polite. Explained well the process they would be doing and seemed to work very hard to accomplish the objective. Before starting, I was given a couple additional options to add to the items to be cleaned on the original sign-up, for additionall cost, tho I wasn't pressured. Decided to get them. Showed me a "before and after" picture of one of ducts. Job took about 5 hrs, and I have a modest sized house! Only complaint I have is that they brought a rather heavy, bulky machine into house to do the job, and due to having to maneuver in a couple tight areas, the machine did leave some marks on my hard wood floors that I have been trying to remove, with some effort."
Before
After
Before
After
Before

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superior Sewer Company, LLC
4.5(
10
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Superior Sewer Company, LLC proudly serves its customers with integrity, and attention to details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things, that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Foreign Object Retrieval
Technician performing inspection
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Thankfully, it’s pretty rare to find a rat in your toilet. It’s more likely in larger cities with big sewer systems that can be feeding grounds for rats, but even then, you still shouldn’t fret. 

“I wouldn’t worry too much about rats coming up through the sewers,” Bradshaw says. “I’d say only one out of a thousand rodent customers we get actually have this problem. And of the 20 or some customers that have had this happen, they’ve all only had just one rat come up this way.”

A two-way cleanout can help if there’s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains.

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

A sewer cleanout typically looks like a white or gray PVC pipe with a removable cap. It's often located either in your yard or basement, depending on your home's plumbing configuration. The cleanout pipe is designed to provide easy access to your sewer system for maintenance and inspections. It may be flush with the ground or slightly elevated, making it distinguishable from other pipes. When you remove the cap, you can access the sewer line directly or determine its direction, which can be helpful when you need to locate your sewer line from your house to the street.

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