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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

The type of clog in your sewer main determines the required cleaning method. Different types or methods of sewer main cleaning require various tools like chemicals, mechanical removal, or a combination of both. Some of the most common types of sewer main line cleaning include:

  • Minor debris removal: $100–$600

  • Tree root removal: $100–$1,000

  • Trenchless pipe repair: $60–$250 per linear foot

  • General line repairs: $1,000–$4,000

  • Full pipe replacement: $3,000–$25,000

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.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

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.

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