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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Indianapolis - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Indianapolis
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Indianapolis
4.2(
1,254
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by82%of homeowners
Whitman Plumbing
4.5(
79
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Whitman Plumbing to remove an old tub surround and replace it with a double shower with a seat. The team was excellent! Always cleaning and carefully avoiding walls during the process. The team told me what they would do and they did what they told me. Pricing was very fair and I am extremely happy with the new bath."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Pristine Plumbing
4.3(
58
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Within few hours Pristine found drain to street clogged by roots. the sales rep as well as the crew were all very professional and on time. Fairly priced and were highly recommended to me. Left area as neat as possible."
Response time3 hrs
157 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for ACME Plumbing, Drains, and Septic Service
ACME Plumbing, Drains, and Septic Service
4.1(
110
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1939

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris from Acme was very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly determined that there was no problem with my septic system’s drainage field, which I was concerned about. I will call them in the future when I need any maintenance for the system."
Front Yard
Street
Street view
Main sewer root intrusion
Box store water heater

+3

Response time1 day
139 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for RAPID RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC
RAPID RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC
5.0(
14
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rapid Response Plumbing is exactly that and more. I had a issue over the weekend and called frist thing Monday morning. To my surprise someone was at my door by 9:00 a.m. and the problem was completely fixed by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Being a single mother of 3 there is always a fear of being taken advantage of, I absolutely never felt that way with Rapid Response. The team laid out exactly what needed to be done and why. They did not just tell me they backed up thier word with pictures. I was in the loop the entire time and always felt confident in thier work and professionalism. I would without hesitation recommend Rapid Response to anyone looking for a plumber. I hope I never have the need to call one again but it I know who I can count on."
Sump Pump & Backup
Sump w/ Backup
Before Picture
2pumps and backup
Ultimate Sump system

+22

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
Avatar for Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - Indianapolis
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing - Indianapolis
4.0(
339
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Indianapolis, IN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Our simple drain issue turned out to be a much more involving problem with the sewer line outside of the house (they had to dig). While the fix was very expensive, the team at Benjamin Franklin was prompt and courteous throughout the entire process and they had an entire crew at our house the following morning. Very impressive."
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PHCC
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+3

30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

A two-way cleanout can help if there’s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains.

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

If you're dealing with a clogged sink drain, you may be able to avoid removing the drain by using a plunger to dislodge the clog. While we associate plungers with toilets, they can do the same job with your sink drain. Be gentle, though, as forceful movements can push clogs further into your plumbing system and make them more difficult to remove. Additionally, make sure you’re using a sink plunger—with a flat bottom—and not a toilet plunger—which has a smaller bottom protruding from the larger flat piece.

The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience foul odors coming from your shower drain. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.

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