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Jeff's Drains
4.8(
359
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out right away and assessed the situation to let us know that we needed to hire a plumber right away. He fixed the drains until we could get a plumber out there. They were able to clean out the clog in our drain to have some water flow."
Response time4 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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RezySave Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
19
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Serving Somerville, 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."
Water heater install
Hybrid water heater
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heavy Doody Plumbing & Heating
4.9(
22
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Heavy Doody did a wonderful job installing our new shower valve and were very knowledgable about the most cost effective solution. We highly recommend them!"
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2nd meter install
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Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Ladd Plumbing
4.5(
63
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Had a great experience with Ladd plumbing . Showed up on time . Was very professional , clean , etc . Would use them again and would highly recommend Ladd plumbing ."
Duct intall in Garage
Water Heater Install
Sink install
Response time30 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BK Sewer & Drain Services
5.0(
6
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Shooter SS, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was cleared within a half hour. The technician was extremely polite and he left everything as neatly as he found it. The price was excellent and he worked quickly. In the past when I had plumbing work done it always ended up more than I thought and there was alway a lot of cleaning up to do after they left. I was afraid to call anyone I felt plumbers were so hard to get to come to you house and you were at their disposal . Right from the start the main office was very responsive they offered to send someone the same day I chlose to have them come the next morning. The technician called before coming and showed up on time. He was very polite identified the problem and work extremely quickly and cleanly leaving everything very neat. After this experience I will never dread calling a plumber. I am definitely added this company to my phone to call for emergency plumbing The price I paid was $235.00 much better than I exspected"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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TPK LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TPK LLC did an amazing job unclogging my kitchen drain. They were professional, quick, and got everything flowing perfectly again. Great communication, fair pricing, and excellent service. Highly recommend!"
Bathroom toilet and sink
Bathroom toilet and sink
Bathroom toilet and sink
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

There are several common signs that your main sewer line may be clogged. Key indicators include multiple fixtures in your home draining slowly, gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilets, and water backing up into showers, sinks, or toilets. You might also notice water backing up from the plumbing system's drain cleanout, water in your basement drain, or unexplained wet patches on your lawn. Foul odors, such as the smell of raw sewage or rotten eggs, are another common symptom. The most reliable way to confirm a main sewer line clog is to hire a professional plumber to perform a camera inspection.

Vinegar is better for an AC drain line because it’s less corrosive and won’t damage the pipes. It’s also a safer and easier product to use. Bleach should not be used on your AC drain line because it can corrode your pipes and harm the evaporator coil in your air conditioner.

It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn’t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.

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.  

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