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Top-Rated French drain pros in Shady Side - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.7(
733
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"When Remi responded to my request, he arrived at my home within thirty minutes of taking my call. He started the work immediately; my drain was unclogged in a matter of minutes. I would recommend using his service."
Response time5 hrs
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Suma Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.9(
635
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys are amazing! Not only did he drain the line, but he also cut down an ill-fitting drain cover to keep it from clogging again. Will definitely keep their card on my fridge. (This will happen again! Lol)"
Response time2 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
All Aspects Waterproofing, LLC
4.6(
188
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with this company was great. I was able to tell them my issues and they gave me several options. Ultimately we went for the full French Drain system. Everything was done on time and the estimates were very fair. Warranty on the work is great. I would call them again if needed."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Dun Rite Drain Cleaning LLC
4.8(
10
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I made the mistake of providing my telephone number and after I hit "enter" I received two phone calls from two different providers. This was a little too aggressive for my taste. Dun Rite called first, so I let them come out and give me an estimate. They were willing to do the work that night, but it was too late in the evening for me considering neighbors. They came the next day. Sterling knew what he was doing, but he was strictly a "drain" guy... not a plumber. He also had a trainee with him. While Sterling was very patient with the trainee, I felt that the trainee slowed him down. Ideally, I would have liked to have had someone who was a licensed plumber... not just knowledgeable in clearing drains. However, Sterling was good at what he did and was able to clear my clogged drain. He had to come back the next day, as they lost my check. Additionally, they had to return a third time, as we were left with no hot water. Sterling was professional, polite, and friendly. I would probably call again. Although, if you're not sure what the problem is... it might be better to contact a plumber."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Righttime Plumbing And Drain, LLC
4.3(
74
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My shower drain was clogged. I needed someone to ð snake it. I thought that the chemicals I had been using over the years would eventually corrode the pipes. I called several companies that were very high priced.. Righttime was very reasonably priced and the service was excellent. The job took little time partly because of efficiency and experience. I would recommend them, ansolutely!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AA Action Waterproofing Inc
4.7(
383
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was fine. They did the job in two days. We questioned if the length of the drain pipe was enough - we didn't think it was actually long enough to go around the house but they said it would be fine. That's where the problem occurred. They didn't go further around the house. They put in box drains, but now there's flooding that comes around the house from the box drains. I'm having problems with my downspout now too. There's no enough length for it to drain out to the side out the house and it's backing up and flooding at the corner of my house and on the side of my house by the last box drain. I asked them to come out and take a look. They sent out a quality control person to take a look. He told me that it's doing the job that it's supposed to do, but it would need to be extended towards the front of the yard. He gave me a quote of $4,000. We already paid $8,000 for the work. I was shocked. We had asked them 3 times if they thought the length would have been enough. The quality control person talked to his boss and brought the price down to $3000, but that's ridiculous. I went with them because of good reviews on Angie's List, but when there's a problem they won't work with you. If they would have figured it out in the first place- it would have made their estimate a lot higher and I may not have worked with them. I had gotten estimate from other people but choice them. UPDATE: 8/11/2017 The contractor has resolved the issue with the drain system. He was responsive and he resolved the issue quickly to how we wanted it fixed. He responded quickly and it says a lot for his company. He took the reviews seriously and he wanted to make sure that the customer was satisfied and it is very important to him to keep up his good reputation being in Angie's List. This says a lot about their customer service!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc.
4.7(
113
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - Install

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had water coming into my basement from somewhere and I figured it was from a glass block window. Basement Systems USA came out and looked in the basement and at the window from the outside to discover there was no drain in the well and the water was filling up the well from underneath because the water had no where to go and then found its way into the basement. They drilled a hole from the the window into the basement. They attached a channel to the wall and installed a french drain leading to the sump pump. A new, stronger sump pump was installed. Luckily, I got the work done before the rain came the next day. The next day it rained and the basement was dry. Morgan explained the system to me after all the work was done. The work was done neatly and cleanly."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC
Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC
4.4(
155
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. Excellent customer service and work ethics. Very professional and knowledgeable. Installed drainage system in my mother s house. Worked quickly and clean up was good. Good warranty, too."
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for JES Foundation Repair
JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
1,449
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manuel Guzman (foreman) Brando Amaya and Jeffrey Amaya did an excellent job building a french drain and installing a sump pump in our basement. All of our questions were answered completely and politely. All 3 worked very hard and were true professionals. We would highly recommend them for any similar project."
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396 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

No, you should not see water in a sewer cleanout. If you do, it could indicate that you have a block or leak in your main sewer line—which can cause sewage to back up inside your home and potentially flood your yard. Your best bet is to call a local sewer cleaner if you notice any water or sewage around your cleanout.

If you leave liquid drain cleaner for too long, it will start breaking down your drainpipes. The chemicals in these cleaners can cause cracks, corrosion, and leaks in your pipes. They can also damage plumbing fixtures and even cause environmental damage if left too long without rinsing away.

Simple blockages can be cleared using household plungers or manual snakes, provided no severe plumbing issues exist.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

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