Is it safe to flush bleach?

• <div><p>It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if my basement floor drain is clogged?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stop-water-basement-floor.htm">Water leaking through your basement floor</a> is a good sign of a clogged drain, but another sign of a clogged basement floor drain can include unpleasant odors coming from the drain. Also, hearing gurgling noises when water drains from the basement or having other plumbing fixtures (like toilets or other drains) backing up is a good indicator.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a drainage system?

• <div><p>Inspect regularly for clogs, clean drain lines, and ensure grading directs water away from the foundation.</p></div>

Q: How do I clean my sewer line from my house to the street?

• <div><p>First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap&mdash;you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don&rsquo;t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take for tree roots to grow back in the sewer line?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on October 08, 2025

Reviewed in November 2013
I had 3 new kitchen appliances hooked up - a dishwasher, a refrigerator and a gas range. The plumber was on time, professional and did a good job in a nice time frame. There was a water dispenser hook up for the refrigerator, which required finding the water source and switching it on. Myself...
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Reviewed in June 2014
Adam arrived in the middle of the window that they had given us, which was really good. He immediately diagnosed the problem and gave us the quote for the work that needed to be done. He wound up having to do extra, but didn't increase the cost. He was very professional, courteous (used...
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Reviewed in January 2020
We have worked with Papalia on a few things and have had an amazing experience with the entire team! Install an old radiator -- Excellent install with no surprises. They found a couple of issues that I would not have caught. avoiding a big mess in the future. Installed a new water heater --...
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Reviewed in April 2013
Professional and efficient from start to finish. Early Friday morning my husband and I noticed a large amount of water collecting in our basement. To our untrained eyes it appeared the water was coming from our main water pipe. We called Papaila first thing that morning to make an appointment....
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Reviewed in June 2013
Our sewer pipes were blocked; turns out kids had put a roll or two of toilet paper down the toilet in a couple of 'sessions'. A day or so later I noticed the sink 'gurgling' and a funny smell in the basement. Anyways, after my husband tried to use chemicals on the main line without success, he...
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Reviewed in May 2024
They were excellent. I had a septic pipe leak into my basement and garage. They came out immediately. They were professional and kind and fixed the issue and the price was very reasonable.
New England Drain Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
I purchased an Angie's deal. The provider scheduled promptly and came out and cleaned the line. Everything was efficiently arranged and was satisfied with the cleaning.
All Drain Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
I had another service snake out my sewer pipe to the street for $300., they said it had tree roots, and that we would need to have a camera put down to survey the pipe. The pipe was backing up again within a week. When we could not get them out to follow up, we called All Drain at a plumber's...
All Drain Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2015
napolian came and was not only pleasant but he did a great job. Very friendly and personable. Need more employees like him. Explained in detail everything that he was doing
All Drain Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2017
These people answered the phone, were prompt to respond the same day, guaranteed the work for 30 days and were about $200 less than some other incompetent. ADS is on my first to call list if any future problems happen. I definitely recommend this company.
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