How do I prevent a drain clog?

• <div><p>The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. </p><p>To prevent clogs, get yourself:</p><ul><li><p>A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. </p></li><li><p>Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.</p></li><li><p>Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.</p></li></ul><p><b>P.S.:</b> If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-retrieve-jewelry-drain.htm">follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain</a>. </p></div>

What are the typical expenses associated with hiring a professional plumber to clear a blocked drain in your home?

• <div><p>Unclogging a drain costs between $150 and $350 if you have a plumber come to your home. But that just covers the drains in your home. It can cost over $1,600 if there’s a main sewer line clog. If you’re able to use a snake or drain bladder on clogged drains, you can save money and leave the bigger jobs to the pros.</p></div>

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Last update on September 14, 2025

Reviewed in May 2017
I had a total clog of all upstairs drains. Despite the evening hour, a technician showed up within an hour. He used a power snake to get the clog. Very quick and professional.
Drain Remedy Inc
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Reviewed in March 2020
I went on Angies list at 10:30 and within minutes talked to Joe from Budge It Drains and he had Mike here with in an hour. Mike came in very clean found the problem fixed it cleaned up and the water was flowing down the drain no problem. Was told the price on the phone and that was the price....
Budge It Drains
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Reviewed in May 2013
I was very pleased with Pappalia's service. They came on the same day that I called for service, arrived within the first hour of the 3-hour window provided for arrival, plumbers were courteous and efficient, cleaned up afterwards nicely, and got the job done - drain has been working perfectly...
Papalia Home Services
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Reviewed in May 2018
Elite Drains provided terrific service. After waiting several hours for ANOTHER (national chain) drain cleaning service, I called Elite Drains and they were at my house in about 20 minutes on a late-afternoon Sunday. Very professional, courteous, friendly, and they found and cleared the clog in...
Elite Drains LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Our regular plumber wasn't available when our kitchen drain got clogged on a Sunday night but he did recommend All Drain Services. Because it wasn't an emergency, I scheduled an appointment for the following day. They arrived during the scheduled time window, quickly cleared the drain, and...
All Drain Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2018
I had a scheduled appointment for 9/19/2018 at 1 PM to have an outside drain unblocked. I waited at my house the entire afternoon and no one showed up to perform the scheduled work. No one called from C & G Drain Company to explain why they no-showed. My husband called and left a message re....
Hercules C&G Drain Co
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Drain cleaners in Brookline

Floros Plumbing and Heating

Floros Plumbing and Heating

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

52 local quotes requested

Thank you for your interest, we will be out of the office from December 23rd to January 8th. We will resume regular business on January 9th, 2020. Please feel free to leave a message or request a quote and we will be in contact with you as soon as we return. Plumbing experience of over 20 years. 24 hour emergency service. All calls personally answered. Three time Super Service Award winning company. Winner of the 2013 Angie's List Best Contractor Award.

"They were very prompt, efficient, and effective. A little messy but that's the nature of the job really."

Wil R on January 2025

"They were very prompt, efficient, and effective. A little messy but that's the nature of the job really."

Wil R on January 2025

Mouradian Plumbing & Heating

Mouradian Plumbing & Heating

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

49 local quotes requested

With over 20 years of experience, boilers and water heaters are our specialty. - High Efficiency and Combination Boilers - Tankless Water Heaters - Heat Pump Water Heaters - Steam Boilers - Standard Hot Water Boilers - Standard Tank Water Heaters

"The owner Eric was very responsive. He came over to measure and give me a quote very quickly and was able to have the work done the next morning. Kyle and Charlie that did the work did a good job, were professional, did clean work. They did a good job helping me understand the process."

Ben B on July 2024

"The owner Eric was very responsive. He came over to measure and give me a quote very quickly and was able to have the work done the next morning. Kyle and Charlie that did the work did a good job, were professional, did clean work. They did a good job helping me understand the process."

Ben B on July 2024

Super Service Today Inc

Super Service Today Inc

Customers say: Super punctual

216 local quotes requested

15 years of experience

Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.

"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"

Sheila S on March 2025

"Over charged my father for a backwater valve repair gave him an invoice with no specific breakdown on the job that was done. Had to request for a breakdown invoice Charged him $4k for a 4 hour job that was not done properly as the basement re flooded again. Gave me a run around for 3 weeks to get a breakdown on the invoice. As you can see from the screenshot.poor work Watch out for these guys. They don’t get the job done and they overcharge. We had to also pay for their the permits they were suppose to already have. And also pay for the rental truck and fuel! Second image is from the basement re flooded again after work was done"

Sheila S on March 2025

Beacon Drain Service, LLC

Beacon Drain Service, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

45 local quotes requested

*FREE CAMERA INSPECTION* with any sewer cleaning. We provide on-demand high quality commercial and residential drain cleaning services. We take pride in our high quality work and cleanliness, we also take even greater pride in our low prices. We have only experienced techs with a minimum of 6 plus years in drain cleaning, we provide camera work, small drains such as sinks and tubs all the way up to main sewer lines. We also provide excavation services if any drains need to be replaced.

"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."

Mei W on November 2024

"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."

Mei W on November 2024

All Drain Services, Inc.

All Drain Services, Inc.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

96 local quotes requested

All Drain Services, Inc. has been in the drain service business for over 18 years and is owned by Manny and Gloria Vega. Our commitment to customer service is unmatched. Our years of experience have taught us that in our line of business, that is what counts. Our dedication to delivering a quality job has been the backbone of our success, and this commitment is instilled in all our employees. All Drain Services, Inc. is open 24/7, including holidays. We offer emergency and regular maintenance services.

"Joe from All Drain Services stopped by today and unclogged a drain pipe for me in the bathroom."

Wojciech G on July 2025

"Joe from All Drain Services stopped by today and unclogged a drain pipe for me in the bathroom."

Wojciech G on July 2025

Aviksis Plumbing

Aviksis Plumbing

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

18 years of experience

I have worked in the trades for over 15 years. After working with a large company for a number of years, I started my own plumbing company 4 years ago with the philosophy that customer satisfaction is the key to a successful business. I always offer free estimates. I am offering a 10% discount for first-time Angie's List customers.

"Very fast and friendly service. Will use this service again."

Ben S on June 2025

"Very fast and friendly service. Will use this service again."

Ben S on June 2025

Rodenhiser Home Services

Rodenhiser Home Services

Customers say: Super punctual

420 local quotes requested

97 years of experience

When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best - when you call Rodenhiser your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

Stephen M on August 2024

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

Stephen M on August 2024

RED Plumbing

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RED Plumbing

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

22 local quotes requested

Residential & Light Commercial plumbing, water heaters, boilers & gas fitting services. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates!

"Quick response and honest feedback on what was wrong with the heater. Richard was proactive in checking the status of the warranty and gave the best service."

Adi K on April 2025

Residential & Light Commercial plumbing, water heaters, boilers & gas fitting services. Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates!

"Quick response and honest feedback on what was wrong with the heater. Richard was proactive in checking the status of the warranty and gave the best service."

Adi K on April 2025

Genove Oil & Air Co

Genove Oil & Air Co

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

119 local quotes requested

Genove Oil & Air provides Bioheat & oil delivery as well as residential and commercial installation/service for oil & gas heating units, water heaters, heat pumps, central A/C and ductless HVAC systems. As a complete energy company, we offer our customers modern energy efficient heating and cooling options. We take pride in what we do, making excellent customer service our top priority! Based in Waltham, serving Eastern Massachusetts, Metrowest, and Greater Boston since 1977.

"I would not hire these guys again"

Ali A on November 2024

"I would not hire these guys again"

Ali A on November 2024

Pioneer Basement

Pioneer Basement

Customers say: Super punctual

86 local quotes requested

41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain.

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels.
Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.
Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

It might be possible to dissolve hair caught in a drain, but it’s usually not a good way to go about clearing the clog. Some sources mention that baking soda and vinegar can do the trick, but this won’t actually dissolve the hair. The hydrochloric acid in drain cleaners can dissolve the hair over time, but it will much more quickly destroy your plumbing pipes and leave you with bigger issues. The best way to remove hair is to do it manually with a drain snake or to have a plumber use an auger to pull clogs out.

Unclogging a drain costs between $150 and $350 if you have a plumber come to your home. But that just covers the drains in your home. It can cost over $1,600 if there’s a main sewer line clog. If you’re able to use a snake or drain bladder on clogged drains, you can save money and leave the bigger jobs to the pros.

Regardless of the drain cleaner type you choose to use, they all work through chemical reactions that create heat. Thanks to the heat, the clogged hair begins to dissolve until it is able to be flushed away. To avoid clogs in your drain due to hair, use hair catchers and empty them out after every shower.

No, some window wells aren’t connected to drainage systems and instead are partially filled with gravel or crushed stone. In that case, water entering the well will drip down through the stone and disperse into the soil below. Window well drains might be required in areas with heavy rainfall or expansive soil—the lack of them could lead to foundation damage without a proper drainage system.

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