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Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Just great. Joe called just minutes after my posting and was able to come out within an hour to provide an estimate. The pricing was very good so I asked when he could complete the job, he said now !!! Yahoo. Work was done as soon as he was able to purchase the Rheem tank, very quickly, efficiently, cleanly. What a great experience even considering"
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Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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SewerServ Drain Solutions
5.0(
36
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frank and Abel were professional and knowledgeable. They explained each step throughout the process of clearing the sewer drain. Current clogging issue has been resolved. Will be using them for yearly maintenance."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Able Sewerage Company
4.8(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Once they located the main drain line, they did a really job of clearing it out. However, they left the debris from the drain line in the front yard and left deep tracks in the front lawn from their equipment."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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24 Action Plumbing
4.8(
53
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Ed and his team at 24 Action Plumbing. He was at my house literally 5 minutes after I called! He was at my neighbors house repairing their sewer and walked right over and introduced himself after I spoke with his secretary. He was very upfront and knowledgeable about the problem I had. He gave me an estimate immediately and stuck with that cost even though there were a couple of unexpected issues. He and his team were professional, kind and friendly. I will 100% be calling them again if I am ever in need of any plumbing work and I would encourage and recommend anyone reading this to do the same."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Sewer Experts
4.5(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very efficient were on time beat other extimates i had. they worked hard even tho the light were off in the neighborhood . clean up was good. very professional . cleaned and replaced my sewer pipes. Thank you home advisors"
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+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sewer and Drains Pros
5.0(
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manny was referring to me by a contractor, he was in my home 5 minutes and found a leak that had eluded me for years. He showed me the problem and gave me my options. He resolved the problem and understood my frustration with it. It was a pleasure dealing with him and his professionalism."
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Simple blockages can be cleared using household plungers or manual snakes, provided no severe plumbing issues exist.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

There are several common signs that your main sewer line may be clogged. Key indicators include multiple fixtures in your home draining slowly, gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilets, and water backing up into showers, sinks, or toilets. You might also notice water backing up from the plumbing system's drain cleanout, water in your basement drain, or unexplained wet patches on your lawn. Foul odors, such as the smell of raw sewage or rotten eggs, are another common symptom. The most reliable way to confirm a main sewer line clog is to hire a professional plumber to perform a camera inspection.

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.

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.

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