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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

"I would recommend Chris to anyone who has a problem with there sewer line. Very intelligent and knowledgeable about the work that he does. I had a clog in my sewer drain, Chris was able to clear it,and show me what the problems were from. He also told me how to take care of the existing problem,so I went have to go through this in the future. Thanks again Chris."
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
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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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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."
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After
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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

It is generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage for a short time, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. While the level of sewer gas is usually low enough to only cause minor symptoms, prolonged inhalation can lead to headaches, nausea, or respiratory irritation. High levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous, and high concentrations of methane—a component of sewer gas—can pose an explosion risk in enclosed spaces. If you smell sewer gas in your home, ventilate the area and call a professional to locate, assess, and fix the problem, as it will not go away on its own.

Depending on the home, wastewater either goes into a septic tank and seeps back into the backyard or is sent via sewer system to a local sewage-treatment plant. Septic systems naturally separate different components of the waste so that it can naturally and safely disperse it. They are usually reserved for homes not served by a municipal sewage department (like rural homes). A treatment plant, on the other hand, speeds up that process through screening and purification.

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.

In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

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