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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
4.2(
443
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Elsmere, KY 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 by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Plumb Tite, LLC
Plumb Tite, LLC
4.4(
911
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My plumber was courteous. Knowledgeable. Told me how the clog happened and how to avoid it in the future. Answered questions I had about future projects. He made sure 3 times that the clog was clear by doing drain test. I will hire them for future projects or problems. I would recommend them to anyone."
Drain Cleaner
 3-Handle tub/shower conversion
Tankless Water heater
 Toilet Repairs
Winterize

+4

173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
4.7(
1,042
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I literally had, not only black mold, but mushrooms growing in my basement due to the high moisture and water coming up from the cracks. after doing a lot of research on basement waterproofing, EverDry was the only company whom I thought did the job â the right wayâ . Other companies wanted to put the water track on top of the footer of the house (which makes no sense). EverDry put in a system similar to a French drain which took care of 75% of my basement problem. Then they tackled the outside problem. The foreman and his team were courteous and knowledgeable. True that theyâ re not the cheapest option out there, but theyâ re worth every dollar. I would definitely call EverDry again for another house or recommend them to another person in the same situation."
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement waterproofing
Basement Air Filtration
Response time2 days
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC
4.9(
74
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Yard Drainage

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

Our goal is to make your landscaping needs a reality. We can offer expert advice backed by years of landscaping experience to lay out a practical way for you achieve your landscaping goals. We strive to achieve the highest quality of work while keeping your yard and garden easy to maintain.

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians
4.4(
764
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Be very sure what you want and what they will do. We expected a drain cleaning with a snake but got a 5 min. Hair clog removal. It worked but for how long? Also they need an ASAP choice for when it needs a quick fix, but not an emergency."
Main water shut off
Tankless Water Heater
Water Heater Installation
Sump Pump Installation
Sump Pump Installation

+3

Response time4 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
4.4(
23
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Serving the Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeast Indiana area for over 50 years. Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing specializes in plumbing services for faucets, sump pumps, drains, disposals, and more. We offer a one-year workmanship warranty and provide free estimates within 24 hours. Multiple discounts are available. Call us today!

104 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
Schneller Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.6(
242
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1928

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor Thibodeau was wonderful! He assessed the situation, explained the options and gave me the cost. He was very professional, courteous and friendly. He worked all afternoon removing and installing my water heater. He wore the booties and put them on the wheels of the dolly to protect my carpet. He cleaned up when he was finished. Added bonus, Amazon delivered two heavy boxes while he was here, and knowing I recently had shoulder surgery, he carried the boxes up my stairs for me! He moved furniture back in place. I highly recommend. Schneller also offers a 10 year warranty on cost and labor! I would have given a better rating on value of the cost, but I have no idea what the cost should be. Side note, I waited from 8am to noon for another plumbing company (whose name sounds happy). I finally called around 2:30 pm, and was told the plumber was delayed!! A phone call would have been nice! So I decided not to use them."
Sub Station II
Before and After
WOW!
New Furnace!
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for True Flow Services LLC
True Flow Services LLC
4.8(
18
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Elsmere, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fast, professional and reliable team that made sure my family was taken care of when our water heater decided to quit in the middle of the winter. The team memeber that did the install was highly knowledgeable and gave us several options and didn't feel like he was just trying to take advantage of us. Will definitely be recommending maximum plumbing to my friends and family for their plumbing needs in the future"
True Flow Services
PRV Installation
Shutoff Valve
PVC Stack Repair
OneFlow+ Install

+11

Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm—hair, skin, and soap scum that turns into a black sticky mess. In this case, pouring down near-boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar will remove the smell. Keep in mind that a rotten egg smell is occasionally a sign of larger sewage line clogs and other related issues.

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

A good option for opening up and cleaning a sink drain is to use a ¼ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar, along with a rubber stopper to cover the drain while those materials work their magic. After about 15 minutes, you can flush the drain with hot water. In many cases, these materials can scrub out minor clogs and get the drain working properly again. If the issue persists, call in a plumber near you to get the problem permanently fixed.

There are a few ways to unclog a toilet without a plunger. Break up the clog with homemade solutions containing soap, vinegar, and baking soda, or simply let hot water spend some time in the drain. You can also use a two-liter soda bottle filled with water to push pressurized water into the pipe to dislodge the debris (see the steps above).

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