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Seaside Plumbing, Inc.
4.4(
210
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Office staff kept me informed regarding appointment time. Plumbers were very informative on how the tankless hot water works and installation details. While plumbers were here they inspected a sewer pit that Seaside installed 8 years ago when I hooked up to public sewer."
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+1

Response time1 day
72 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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A Quality First Service Company, LLC
4.6(
12
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After 7 years and 4 plumbing companies, I finally found an honest plumber who was able to solve my problems for a fraction of the cost and time! This is the ONLY plumber that I will welcome back to work on my house!"
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Amber Kitchen & Bath
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Amber Kitchen & Bath
Amber Kitchen & Bath

+35

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Loveco LLC
5.0(
2
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heavy drain cleaning machines were taken down my basement including a little camera. They carefully vacuumed out all the water on the the floor and inserted more than 200ft of drain cleaning cable into the main drain, and in less than 45minutes i was all cleared. Same company  steam-cleaned my carpet in march. I will use them again and again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RL Cranford Plumbing
5.0(
1
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Welcome to RL Cranford Plumbing, proudly servicing Friendship and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.\n\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ben Franklin Plumbing
5.0(
1
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we value our customers and pride ourselves on complete satisfaction! We believe that our customers' time is valuable and pledge to offer prompt, reliable service that gets the job done. Our plumbing services, including our maintenance and repair services, are backed by our guarantee that when customers call on us, they get accurate results and peace of mind. We pride ourselves on our on-time guarantee, skilled professionals, clean and friendly technicians and straight-forward pricing. You are our number one priority, and we are determined to provide an experience that exceeds your expectations and solves your plumbing problems.

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

Depending on the home, wastewater either goes into a septic tank and seeps back into the backyard or is sent via sewer system to a local sewage-treatment plant. Septic systems naturally separate different components of the waste so that it can naturally and safely disperse it. They are usually reserved for homes not served by a municipal sewage department (like rural homes). A treatment plant, on the other hand, speeds up that process through screening and purification.

If the toilet is overflowing but there’s no clog, that’s a sign that the issue is deeper in the system, and plunging may not help. A blockage in your home’s plumbing, the plumbing vent, or even city sewer lines can cause toilets to overflow. The issue could also be the toilet itself if the filler float isn’t set to the correct height or if parts are damaged or worn out.

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