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Last update on October 12, 2026

Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Sterling - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc
4.1(
69
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr McDonagh sent his worker the day after we agreed on a price to begin the project. He repiped the shower and removed a drum trap that was no longer in use and put in the base of the shower.
     Since I had to remove tile, the walls were not smooth. I had to replace one wall and cover holes in the other wall. It took me 10 days to accomplish this task. I called to have someone come out and finish the job. There was some misunderstanding about when the work was to be finished but we straightened it out and on 3/27/13 the work was completed. He did an excellent job and there was no need for me to clean up because he left the bathroom the way he found it. 

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Avatar for Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
4.3(
298
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Sterling, 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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Avatar for Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C
Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C
4.6(
11
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Called Oscar 6-16-14.  Came out 6-17-14; accessed that the sewer pump had burned out; had brought a replacement with him.  He and his assistant replaced it within half an hour.  Charged $60 for service call and $30 for the half hour.  $410 for the pump.  Very genial and neat in their clean up.  Would recommend.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I would tell other that the work they have done has been acceptable.  The worker are fine.  They clean up after the work is done."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission, to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We are a 24 hour service with no additional fees for weekends or holidays.

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Final Fixation
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Sterling, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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

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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

It can take anywhere from one month to a couple of years for tree roots to grow back in sewer lines. Tree roots can cause extreme havoc on your sewer lines, potentially cracking them and causing untreated wastewater to make its way into the groundwater. Have a landscaping pro remove trees and roots before installing your system, or call a pro to do it retroactively as soon as you can.

One way to save money on sewer lines is to install a sewer cleanout since it makes sewer line maintenance easier. Keeping up with maintenance is key to reducing the cost of repairs, so be sure to schedule annual plumbing inspections, install drain guards to stop objects from accidentally falling down drains, and only flush human waste and toilet paper to protect your pipes.

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.

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.

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