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Avatar for Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.7(
732
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were fast to respond, coming out the same day. Charged a little less than others I talked to. Fast, clean, and efficient and the problem was solved. I would use them again."
Response time5 hrs
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Dun Rite Drain Cleaning
Dun Rite Drain Cleaning
4.6(
391
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sterling came out within the hour and figured out the issue with my sewer drain pretty quickly. He was very professional and personable. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend Sterling and Dun Rite drain cleaning."
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center
Ihop shopping center

+20

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
662
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber in Baltimore, MD or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore
Roto Rooter- Baltimore

+6

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Masterpiece Plumbing & Drain LLC
Masterpiece Plumbing & Drain LLC
5.0(
38
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sailo at Masterpiece Plumbing arrived right on time and was most pleasant and professional in getting details about my concerns. He was thorough and time efficient. At this time, I do not need any further work done, but he explained how I should clean out my drains to keep the water moving better. I will use his services again if I need."
drain line
Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Bleach isn’t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn’t useful in this situation because it won’t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda.

The type of clog in your sewer main determines the required cleaning method. Different types or methods of sewer main cleaning require various tools like chemicals, mechanical removal, or a combination of both. Some of the most common types of sewer main line cleaning include:

  • Minor debris removal: $100–$600

  • Tree root removal: $100–$1,000

  • Trenchless pipe repair: $60–$250 per linear foot

  • General line repairs: $1,000–$4,000

  • Full pipe replacement: $3,000–$25,000

While some chemical drain cleaners with hydrochloric acid can dissolve hair, this method is not recommended as it can also destroy your plumbing pipes. A common DIY alternative is using baking soda and vinegar, which can help break down the clog but will not actually dissolve the hair. The best and safest method for clearing a hair clog is to remove it manually. You can use a drain snake, a straightened wire hanger with pliers to fish out the clog, or have a plumber use a professional auger for more severe blockages.

Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. Grinder pumps can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).

Snaking a toilet is similar to clearing sinks and bathtubs, but there are unique circumstances where you’d have to drain, disassemble, and remove the toilet to fix the clog. For stubborn clogs in the toilet trap, a toilet auger—designed with a shorter cable and a protective plastic encasing—can navigate the tight bends and clear the clog without risking damage to the porcelain. 

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