Do sewer cleaning companies need to be licensed?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">our state licensing tool</a> 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.</p></div>

How much does it cost to get something out of the sewer?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-clear-a-main-sewer-line-clog.htm#">cost to snake your main sewer line</a> is around <b>$250</b> for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between <b>$45 and $200</b> 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 <b>$3,100 on average</b>.</p></div>

How do I know if my main sewer line is clogged?

<div><p>There are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/warning-signs-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">signs of a clog in your main sewer line</a> that you should keep in mind.</p><p>Common signs of a sewer line clog:</p><ul><li><p>Multiple fixtures in your home drain slowly</p></li><li><p>Drains in your home gurgle during or after draining</p></li><li><p>Water backs up into your sewer line cleanout</p></li><li><p>You notice foul odors in your home</p></li></ul><p>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.</p></div>

Will drain cleaner clear a clogged sewer line?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

Can I clean my sewer myself?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/sewer-cleaners/">professional sewer cleaner near you</a> to handle this type of work.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Sewer cleaners in Bedford, IN

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Customers say: Super punctual

320 local quotes requested

31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

ARS/Rescue Rooter Indianapolis (Plumbing)

ARS/Rescue Rooter Indianapolis (Plumbing)

Customers say: True professional

233 local quotes requested

66 years of experience

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Indianapolis was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

"They were pretty good."

Eric K on February 2025

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® Indianapolis was founded with the goal of providing the highest quality air conditioning, heating, insulation, and plumbing services to our customers. We understand that when it comes to the HVAC and plumbing systems in your home, you need to find a team that is trustworthy, experienced, and able to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues. Our company offers a dependable 24/7 emergency service that is designed to meet your needs, whenever they may arise.

"They were pretty good."

Eric K on February 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Hudson Plumbing is a family owned and operated full service plumbing company based in Martinsville, Indiana. We specialize in both residential and commercial plumbing needs. Our technicians are licensed and insured to install/repair water heaters, water softeners, perform drain cleaning, respond to emergency water leak repairs and more. Our team members are also experienced bathroom and kitchen plumbing remodelers -- tub/shower upgrades, faucet and shower trim, toilet installation, etc. We invite you to visit us at our COVID-Safe plumbing showroom located at 435 W. Morgan Street in Martinsville, Indiana where a licensed plumber will help you design the bathroom or kitchen of your dreams. Dean and Tish Hudson founded this company out of their garage in 1992 and have since grown it to be a cherished workplace in which its employees can grow and prosper as people and plumbing professionals. Our mission is to build relationships by offering quality products and professional, trustworthy service to all our customers. We accept cash, check and all major credit cards. We also offer interest-free home improvement financing to qualified customers. Contact us day or night online at trustyourplumber.com or by calling 765-349-0900. Our clients appreciate our affordable rates and our commitment to your plumbing needs. Whether it's a bathroom remodel, faucet leak, drain cleaning, or water heaters, you can count on us to be reliable, punctual, and professional! “Trust your plumber!”

"Nate is a great Plummer. He takes time to properly diagnosis the issue, review the options with us, plans the work and execute the work as agreed. He takes pictures to so we could see the work under the house, both before and after. He explains everything so we understand the need for the repairs. He checks his work prior to leaving and makes sure he completed the work that was agreed to. He is an outstanding Plummer with great communication skills. It's more than Hudson's tag line, "We Trust Our Plummer"!! Great Job!!"

Brenda B on May 2025

Hudson Plumbing is a family owned and operated full service plumbing company based in Martinsville, Indiana. We specialize in both residential and commercial plumbing needs. Our technicians are licensed and insured to install/repair water heaters, water softeners, perform drain cleaning, respond to emergency water leak repairs and more. Our team members are also experienced bathroom and kitchen plumbing remodelers -- tub/shower upgrades, faucet and shower trim, toilet installation, etc. We invite you to visit us at our COVID-Safe plumbing showroom located at 435 W. Morgan Street in Martinsville, Indiana where a licensed plumber will help you design the bathroom or kitchen of your dreams. Dean and Tish Hudson founded this company out of their garage in 1992 and have since grown it to be a cherished workplace in which its employees can grow and prosper as people and plumbing professionals. Our mission is to build relationships by offering quality products and professional, trustworthy service to all our customers. We accept cash, check and all major credit cards. We also offer interest-free home improvement financing to qualified customers. Contact us day or night online at trustyourplumber.com or by calling 765-349-0900. Our clients appreciate our affordable rates and our commitment to your plumbing needs. Whether it's a bathroom remodel, faucet leak, drain cleaning, or water heaters, you can count on us to be reliable, punctual, and professional! “Trust your plumber!”

"Nate is a great Plummer. He takes time to properly diagnosis the issue, review the options with us, plans the work and execute the work as agreed. He takes pictures to so we could see the work under the house, both before and after. He explains everything so we understand the need for the repairs. He checks his work prior to leaving and makes sure he completed the work that was agreed to. He is an outstanding Plummer with great communication skills. It's more than Hudson's tag line, "We Trust Our Plummer"!! Great Job!!"

Brenda B on May 2025

Dewey Sizemore/ Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Buildi

2247 Grandma Barnes Rd

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Dewey Sizemore/ Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Buildi

2247 Grandma Barnes Rd

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Building is an an owner-operated Excavating company. We have been in business for over 20 years and specialize in more than just Excavating. We offer sewer, water, spigots, drains, basements, coy ponds, driveways, retaining walls, foundations, footers, rough grades, finish grades, demolition, room additions, concrete, and much more! No job too small! Very competitive pricing and free estimates.

"Dewey rebuilt the Bell tower on the historic county Courthouse very professional and payed excellent attention to detail. We will definitely be using him again"

Andy R on September 2019

Dewey Sizemore Excavating & Building is an an owner-operated Excavating company. We have been in business for over 20 years and specialize in more than just Excavating. We offer sewer, water, spigots, drains, basements, coy ponds, driveways, retaining walls, foundations, footers, rough grades, finish grades, demolition, room additions, concrete, and much more! No job too small! Very competitive pricing and free estimates.

"Dewey rebuilt the Bell tower on the historic county Courthouse very professional and payed excellent attention to detail. We will definitely be using him again"

Andy R on September 2019

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019

At NuFlow Indy, our specialty is sewer line repair utilizing trenchless methods. We help our customers save time and money, typically over 20-50% vs dig solutions (which we also do). We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as well! Trenchless sewer pipe repairs allow us to restore drain lines and sewer pipes without having to tear up your residence or commercial building. Because of this, the process offers many benefits, including: *Repairs usually take only a couple of hours. *Less-intrusive techniques mean saving landscaping, flooring, and walls in homes & businesses. *Efficient services save our customers time and money. Trenchless repairs meet industry standards and local utility standards, which are permanent. Nu Flow Indy also has specialized equipment for: *High Definition Self Leveling Camera Inspections. *Cleaning 100% of the pipe, not just poking a hole so water flows for a few more weeks. * Fixing your problem with either Dig or No Dig solutions. We look forward to the opportunity to provide you with a free quote!

"After receiving an extremely high water bill I contacted a contractor that I knew to have him look into it. His analysis was that there was a leak in the main water line which is something he did not do. After doing some research regarding various companies that provide service in this area I chose Nu Flow Indy to investigate based on their expertise as shown on their website and prior customer reviews. Jason Long arrived to investigate and determined that the issue was in fact in the main water line. Jason explained exactly what the process would entail and gave me his personal cell number as point-of-contact. A quote was sent detailing the process and cost and I contacted Jason to proceed with the replacement. Though there were some unforeseen issues that were no fault of Jason or Nu Flow Indy Jason resolved the issues pushing through until the new main water line was installed, completing the install of the new main water line and hookup at 11:20PM on the 2nd day. Jason had a team come back to fill in the trench and a "dig site" leaving the area with as little impact as possible. I thank Jason, Adam, Brian, Rudy, Matt & Rico for their dedication/professionalism. Also I want to add that these gentlemen are Great people."

Timothy K on July 2019

15 years of experience

HomeTech is a locally-owned home service business whose primary focus is customer service. We offer a wide array of home repair and improvement services at very competitive prices. Make just one call... Call the Home Pros. NOW offering emergency after-hours response.

Williams Construction

6673 N Us Highway 231

No reviews

Williams Construction

6673 N Us Highway 231

No reviews

Free onsite estimate

We have 5 full time employees, We also have licensed electrical and plumbing contractors who do all our electrical and plumbing projects, We offer free estimates we do charge $100.00 for emergency service calls after hours and weekends

REED'S DRAIN CLEANING

1450 WESLEY CHAPEL RD

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REED'S DRAIN CLEANING

1450 WESLEY CHAPEL RD

No reviews

40 years of experience

Reed's Drain Cleaning, Sewer & Drain Service. Serving Lawrence & Surrounding Counties for 30 Years.

Todd Septic Tank Service

P.O. Box 5301

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Todd Septic Tank Service

P.O. Box 5301

No reviews

46 years of experience

Todd Septic Tank Service is a family owned and operated business that takes pride in fulfilling all of our customers' needs. With over 36 years of service in Monroe and surrounding counties, we were built on professionalism, cleanliness, and affordability!

The Uncloggables, LLC

The Uncloggables, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

14 years of experience

Full service plumbing

"After the first visit they had to come back because the dishwasher drained completely into the bathtub (Never a problem before). We were still having issues with water in the crawlspace and had another contractor come in. I have photographic evidence that the bathroom sink drain was never addressed and was COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED and had been for a long term period. They never even touched it. So, after $310 we have another contractor in, who has already repaired it."

Debra T on June 2019

Full service plumbing

"After the first visit they had to come back because the dishwasher drained completely into the bathtub (Never a problem before). We were still having issues with water in the crawlspace and had another contractor come in. I have photographic evidence that the bathroom sink drain was never addressed and was COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED and had been for a long term period. They never even touched it. So, after $310 we have another contractor in, who has already repaired it."

Debra T on June 2019