4.8 
162 I have used Ex-Stink Plumbing and Sewer Co. several times over the past four years and have always been highly satisfied. They are knowledgeable, competent, and reliable. They conduct their work in a pleasant and friendly manner. I will not hesitate to use this company again whenever the need...
Ex-Stink Plumbing & SewerThis 30 day house inspection wonder was a joke. There was no professional inspection performed. The inspection he preformed a child could of done. Case in points: Never walked thru the crawl space to inspect the sump pump or the fact the master bath toilet pipe was missing its inspection...
We moved into a long ranch house in 2012 which is dual zoned so we have 2 water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners and out going sewer lines. We have used S&K since our moving in. We have had significant plumbing work done by S&K. This includes replacing both sewer lines exiting the house,...
S & K PLUMBING COWe just moved into our new house. We called Excel Plumbing to re-route our laundry room from the basement to the first floor. Excel sent two plumbers for 2 days. The house had been empty for 1 year. Fortunately, Excel was working on the laundry room when we had a sewer backup in the...
Excel PlumbingWe recently bought a home and we had a new washer and dry installed. The first time we run the washer the clean out line in our basement over flowed with sewage. This was on Sunday. I called Roto Rooter to come out on Sunday night and they called and canceled at 8:15pm. Frustrated I looked...
His men arrived the day after we had lost power from the huge storms that hit the NW burbs and Chicago on 7/10/2011. It took them the entire day to dig the trench and install the new cleanout. It was very hot out, and I had no power. Normally, I'd offer the guys some cold drinks. Instead,...
They have not had to come in the past year their installation of the sewer line was so excellent. They did prescribe, very effectively, the main issue of getting to our sewer line. His wife, who works behind the scenes, is delightful to talk to. They really care and understand what you are...
Overall, it went well. The basement has some odd drainage, so it was not easy to come up with a solution to our sewer smell problem. We were able to figure out where the smell was coming from, where the drains end up once they leave the house and why the sewer gas was coming into the house....
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Bogdan Z on July 2025
Award winning service is just a phone call away! J&S Plumbing is available by phone 24/7/365. You will always speak to a live person to provide excellent service for your plumbing needs. Just dial P L U M B E R (758-6237) from any Chicagoland area code: 312, 630, 708, 773 or 847. NO extra charge for nights, weekends, or holidays. J&S Plumbing is an licensed, bonded and insured plumbing contractor servicing the Chicago-land area since 1991. We provide a professional staff, licensed plumbers, rapid response time, technical skill & superior workmanship. We service a diverse customer base including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, apartment complexes, industrial facilities & property management firms. We also offer a wide variety of services ranging from residential and commercial emergency service plumbing, to full sewer & water service repair & replacement (including hydro jetting). No job is too big or too small. Take a look at our website http://jsplumbing.net for additional company information.
"Installation went very well, but at the end I noticed the floor anchors are sticking out too much and the caps are not covering them. After I asked the installer if he can trim it, he said he doesn’t have hand saw and cannot use his power saw to do it. He told me I will have to buy my own saw and cut it myself. That defeats the purpose of hiring and paying for a professional to do their job!"
Bogdan Z on July 2025
Our company has been a family owned and operated business from the beginning. Our business is prepared to handle all kinds of work. From new construction to the smallest service call. We do it all. And as a small family business we take PRIDE in all of our work. Our trained and qualified technicians will bring many years of experience to serve your home the best way possible. Our technicians are always on time. They are polite, and the will do their best to satisfy all of your needs. As a family owned business we take PRIDE in all of our work. We are dedicated to serving our customer's needs, and our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to bring you quality in every aspect of our job. Check out our website to view more about the services we provide.
"Great service. Arrived right away! Needed a new toilet. They removed old one while I ran to Home Depot to get new one. Installed right away. All great! Would hire again!"
Dave S on September 2025
Our company has been a family owned and operated business from the beginning. Our business is prepared to handle all kinds of work. From new construction to the smallest service call. We do it all. And as a small family business we take PRIDE in all of our work. Our trained and qualified technicians will bring many years of experience to serve your home the best way possible. Our technicians are always on time. They are polite, and the will do their best to satisfy all of your needs. As a family owned business we take PRIDE in all of our work. We are dedicated to serving our customer's needs, and our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. We strive to bring you quality in every aspect of our job. Check out our website to view more about the services we provide.
"Great service. Arrived right away! Needed a new toilet. They removed old one while I ran to Home Depot to get new one. Installed right away. All great! Would hire again!"
Dave S on September 2025
Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!
"It went well, liked their services."
Benjamin B on April 2025
Flo-Maxx is a leader in the sewer Industry, We are family owned and operated. We have all the latest equipment in the plumbing industry combine that with our reasonable prices you can't lose, give us a try!!
"It went well, liked their services."
Benjamin B on April 2025
Drains Inc. is your go-to solution for all your sewer and drain cleaning and repair needs in Chicago. Our team of experts specializes in drain pipe installation and exterior services. With our top-notch skills and dedication to customer satisfaction, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for reliable and efficient solutions to your drain and sewer problems. ***FREE ESTIMATES***
"Best contractor I have ever hired!!"
Michael L on September 2025
Drains Inc. is your go-to solution for all your sewer and drain cleaning and repair needs in Chicago. Our team of experts specializes in drain pipe installation and exterior services. With our top-notch skills and dedication to customer satisfaction, we set ourselves apart from the competition. Contact us today for reliable and efficient solutions to your drain and sewer problems. ***FREE ESTIMATES***
"Best contractor I have ever hired!!"
Michael L on September 2025
As an Emergency Rooter Service, we understand that plumbing or drain issues can arise unexpectedly and cause a lot of stress. That’s why we’re here to help—by providing fast and efficient solutions to your urgent plumbing and drain needs. Whether you have a clogged drain, a burst pipe, or a sewer backup, our team of experienced and highly trained technicians is available 24/7 to respond to your call.
As an Emergency Rooter Service, we understand that plumbing or drain issues can arise unexpectedly and cause a lot of stress. That’s why we’re here to help—by providing fast and efficient solutions to your urgent plumbing and drain needs. Whether you have a clogged drain, a burst pipe, or a sewer backup, our team of experienced and highly trained technicians is available 24/7 to respond to your call.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Reasonable price"
Sophie Z on July 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Reasonable price"
Sophie Z on July 2025
Able Sewerage Company, in Chicago, IL, is the area's leading sewer cleaning company serving Cook, Will and Kankakee counties since 1957. We offer sewer cleaning and repair, sump pumps, sewer construction, rodding, sewer and septic inspection and more. For all your sewer cleaning and repair needs, contact Able Sewerage Company in Chicago.
"Never received an on line quote"
Marty S on December 2020
Able Sewerage Company, in Chicago, IL, is the area's leading sewer cleaning company serving Cook, Will and Kankakee counties since 1957. We offer sewer cleaning and repair, sump pumps, sewer construction, rodding, sewer and septic inspection and more. For all your sewer cleaning and repair needs, contact Able Sewerage Company in Chicago.
"Never received an on line quote"
Marty S on December 2020
We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."
David R on December 2024
We are a Veteran owned and ran company. We provide all types of Plumbing, Sewer and Water services, from repairs to installs. There is no job too small. We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Plumbing and Sewer services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Very responsive, called right back and was able to complete work when said at a competitive price."
David R on December 2024
3 employees. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Extra charge for after-hours service. Ask about angie's list discount.
"Discovered source of problem Problem resolved What I appreciated was to determine the problem he started at a simple assessment before starting big"
Ida D on September 2020
3 employees. No subs. Cost determined by the job. Travel charges may apply. Extra charge for after-hours service. Ask about angie's list discount.
"Discovered source of problem Problem resolved What I appreciated was to determine the problem he started at a simple assessment before starting big"
Ida D on September 2020
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
"All in all good service but price too high"
Marian J on May 2025
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling is the winner of the Super Service Award each year since 2011, when we started our profile on Angies List. If you are looking for professional Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Heating or any type of HVAC services in the greater Chicago-land, area make the call to Lifeline Plumbing, Heating and Cooling! We put our customers first with everything we do. That is why we offer a comprehensive satisfaction guarantee on all the work we do, and on all the products we install. If you would like to speak with one of our experts and get scheduled for service, call us at (847) 468-0069.
"All in all good service but price too high"
Marian J on May 2025
In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use our state licensing tool to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.
The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.
There are a few signs of a clog in your main sewer line that you should keep in mind.
Common signs of a sewer line clog:
Multiple fixtures in your home drain slowly
Drains in your home gurgle during or after draining
Water backs up into your sewer line cleanout
You notice foul odors in your home
The best way to confirm that your main sewer line is clogged is to hire a professional plumber to assess the situation and use a camera to inspect the inside.
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.
You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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