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Last update on March 14, 2026
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Outstanding. More than happy with Dylan’s persistence in unclogging an unusually stubborn drain issue."
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Brandon evaluated the issues, recommended 3 fixes with pricing and thoroughly discussed the pros and cons of each recommendation. He returned within 1 day and fixed the problem with no issues noted. He was punctual, completed the work earlier than projected and clean up his work area. The zip code the work was done is 01534. The zip box here would not allow input."
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Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Your company is outstanding and we are extremely happy. Our technician Garett was prompt and polite. He was very knowledgeable and explained things about our situation that we were totally unaware of. Potentially saving us time and money down the road. Garrett was attentive to our to our needs and was very careful of our pets as he was working. We would definitely use Beacon Drain Service again."
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Damien arrived on time and determined our issue quickly and corrected our clogged pipes. We also asked him to check out another issue. He stayed and fixed this issue as well. He also cleaned everything up before leaving. A true professional. We will definitely be hiring him again and recommending him to all of our friends. Thanks again Damien"
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Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Very professional and explained each procedure."
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I called Matt on a Sunday in need of a plumber for Monday and he rearranged his schedule to help us out so we could move forward with our bathroom renovation after listening to our situation. He came over and removed our old cast iron tub which was just a bonus because I was going to keep it even though I didn’t want to. He also put in a new shower valve and fixtures, tub drain, sink faucet, and toilet. It was a big job and he did it effortlessly and I couldn’t believe he was at our house in less than 24 hours of calling him. His work was impeccable, he has fair pricing, he was clean and a pleasure to have in our home. He was also a wonderful mentor to his apprentice who he walked him through everything they were doing. I highly recommend Ferris Plumbing and will definitely call him for our next renovation project."
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Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Great customer service. Good work at a reasonable rate."
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Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1979
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"Please man easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Work was done fast and cleanly."
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"Zach was fantastic. Professional, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable. The sump pump installation was done perfectly, and zach took the time to explain everything. Clean work, fair pricing, and great communication. I’d absolutely recommend Zach and would hire him again without hesitation."
Serving Acton, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We have an irrigation well built and serviced by Well Water Connection. John the owner was very responsive, and the irrigation well has been a good investment making watering our green lawn pay for the well in just a couple years since town water is also expensive. Drilling for water around here is tricky, and we have had to figure out how to manage our well water usage. Well Water Connection has been a solid partner in maintaining our irrigation well."
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On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
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