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Last update on July 20, 2025
Drain cleaners in Portland
ZOOM DRAIN provides sewer and drain cleaning and repairs throughout Southern and Central Maine. Our team of professionals focus on providing you with safe & proven solutions, fast turnaround times and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. We are available 24/7/365 so call ZOOM DRAIN today to schedule an appointment! We offer Residential and Commercial: Drain Cleaning; Drain Installation; Ejector Pump Installation & Replacement; Grease Trap Pumping; Pump Pit Repair; Sewer Line Installation & Replacement; Sump Pump Installation; Sewer Services; Sump Pump Repair; Garbage Disposal Repair; Ejector Pump Repair; Pump Pit Installation & Replacement; Sewer Line Hydro-jetting; Sewer Line Repair; Toilet Repair; Sewer & Drain Inspections
"Technician arrived over 1 hour after the time given by office. Did not know the job specs that were given when appointment was set up. Had to return to shop as tech did not come prepared. When settling bill tech said $350. We explained that we should not have to pay road time for shop run. He called office and came back and said the cost was $350, taking the shop run off the cost. We stated that was the same cost. Tech said it was $75 for the shop run making the bill $425, so minus the $75 the bill was now $350. The cleaning of one pipe with no blockage should not be $425. Tech wore mask 2 out of the 3 times we conversed but the mask was not CDC approved, which means the customer isn’t protected. I think EcoClean needs to improve its communication with clients and needs to improve field tech and office communications."
Raymond L on September 2020
ZOOM DRAIN provides sewer and drain cleaning and repairs throughout Southern and Central Maine. Our team of professionals focus on providing you with safe & proven solutions, fast turnaround times and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. We are available 24/7/365 so call ZOOM DRAIN today to schedule an appointment! We offer Residential and Commercial: Drain Cleaning; Drain Installation; Ejector Pump Installation & Replacement; Grease Trap Pumping; Pump Pit Repair; Sewer Line Installation & Replacement; Sump Pump Installation; Sewer Services; Sump Pump Repair; Garbage Disposal Repair; Ejector Pump Repair; Pump Pit Installation & Replacement; Sewer Line Hydro-jetting; Sewer Line Repair; Toilet Repair; Sewer & Drain Inspections
"Technician arrived over 1 hour after the time given by office. Did not know the job specs that were given when appointment was set up. Had to return to shop as tech did not come prepared. When settling bill tech said $350. We explained that we should not have to pay road time for shop run. He called office and came back and said the cost was $350, taking the shop run off the cost. We stated that was the same cost. Tech said it was $75 for the shop run making the bill $425, so minus the $75 the bill was now $350. The cleaning of one pipe with no blockage should not be $425. Tech wore mask 2 out of the 3 times we conversed but the mask was not CDC approved, which means the customer isn’t protected. I think EcoClean needs to improve its communication with clients and needs to improve field tech and office communications."
Raymond L on September 2020
Plumbing services | Plumbing repair | Water heater replacement | Water heater installation | Drain cleaning services | Clogged drain | Boiler installation
"Rob was great! Excellent communication and follow up."
Danny L on November 2024
Plumbing services | Plumbing repair | Water heater replacement | Water heater installation | Drain cleaning services | Clogged drain | Boiler installation
"Rob was great! Excellent communication and follow up."
Danny L on November 2024
Looking for a reliable drain cleaning company in the Sanford, ME area? You’ve come to the right place! Sgt. Smith’s Drain Cleaning Services is available 24/7 to take care of all your drain cleaning needs, no matter how severe. We work with top-of-the-line plumbing camera inspection equipment to detect and eliminate clogs quickly and efficiently. Whether you need professional drain cleaning services for your residential home or commercial property, when you team up with our plumbers, you can rest assured that your system is in excellent hands. In addition to our quality workmanship and industry-leading equipment, we also offer a level of dedication and attention to detail you won’t find from any other local plumbing company. Our owner and founder, Sgt. Micah Smith, previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 8 years, and so approaches every job as an opportunity to serve a fellow community member with pride. Give us a call today at (207) 432-9378 and let us restore your drainage system to pristine condition! Our 24-hour plumbers are standing by and ready to meet your needs.
"Replaced as expected. Nice work! Very professional."
CHRISTOPHER M on March 2024
Looking for a reliable drain cleaning company in the Sanford, ME area? You’ve come to the right place! Sgt. Smith’s Drain Cleaning Services is available 24/7 to take care of all your drain cleaning needs, no matter how severe. We work with top-of-the-line plumbing camera inspection equipment to detect and eliminate clogs quickly and efficiently. Whether you need professional drain cleaning services for your residential home or commercial property, when you team up with our plumbers, you can rest assured that your system is in excellent hands. In addition to our quality workmanship and industry-leading equipment, we also offer a level of dedication and attention to detail you won’t find from any other local plumbing company. Our owner and founder, Sgt. Micah Smith, previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 8 years, and so approaches every job as an opportunity to serve a fellow community member with pride. Give us a call today at (207) 432-9378 and let us restore your drainage system to pristine condition! Our 24-hour plumbers are standing by and ready to meet your needs.
"Replaced as expected. Nice work! Very professional."
CHRISTOPHER M on March 2024
Five Star Bath Solutions of is the top-of-the-line bathroom remodeling company. We've earned this title by using advanced technology, custom products, and attention to customer service. Using innovative software, Five Star Bath Solutions professionals will deliver a detailed estimate for your bathroom renovation project at an affordable price. We believe in setting standards for how projects are estimated, installed, and completed and passing that value on to you.
Five Star Bath Solutions of is the top-of-the-line bathroom remodeling company. We've earned this title by using advanced technology, custom products, and attention to customer service. Using innovative software, Five Star Bath Solutions professionals will deliver a detailed estimate for your bathroom renovation project at an affordable price. We believe in setting standards for how projects are estimated, installed, and completed and passing that value on to you.
Clear Choice Home Improvements is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in roofing, siding, windows, bathrooms, and gutters with integrity and professionalism. With over 20 years of experience, we empower our customers to confidently undertake home improvement projects and truly enjoy their homes. We take great care to ensure that our craftsmen are properly trained and certified. Our sales staff and customer service representatives leverage their extensive experience to uphold our promise of guaranteed, trouble-free installations. From the very beginning, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have during the renovation process. Our goal is to provide you with beautiful and practical home improvements that will stand the test of time, giving you peace of mind knowing you’ve made an excellent choice for your home.
"Watch out, different employees have us very different estimates. One was honest and one tried to way overprice our roofing project. Also during the installation they tried to skip replacing plywood as we’d agreed upon without discussing with us first. Luckily my husband was home and caught the mistake. There were definitely some good things too, the knowledge and quality of materials was excellent. They got our entire project done in one day and worked very hard."
Elizabeth J on January 2025
Clear Choice Home Improvements is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in roofing, siding, windows, bathrooms, and gutters with integrity and professionalism. With over 20 years of experience, we empower our customers to confidently undertake home improvement projects and truly enjoy their homes. We take great care to ensure that our craftsmen are properly trained and certified. Our sales staff and customer service representatives leverage their extensive experience to uphold our promise of guaranteed, trouble-free installations. From the very beginning, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have during the renovation process. Our goal is to provide you with beautiful and practical home improvements that will stand the test of time, giving you peace of mind knowing you’ve made an excellent choice for your home.
"Watch out, different employees have us very different estimates. One was honest and one tried to way overprice our roofing project. Also during the installation they tried to skip replacing plywood as we’d agreed upon without discussing with us first. Luckily my husband was home and caught the mistake. There were definitely some good things too, the knowledge and quality of materials was excellent. They got our entire project done in one day and worked very hard."
Elizabeth J on January 2025
Wandas Water Heaters is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Wandas Water Heaters is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Wandas Water Heaters is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Wandas Water Heaters is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Platinum plumbing handles all of your plumbing and heating needs! From service work to remodels and new builds we tackle it all. Feel free to give us a call today at 207-303-4676 for your free estimate. Thank you!
"I had an emergency as my Kitchen faucet was spraying water everywhere. I had a housesitter coming the next day for three days because I had a family emergency. I was very upset as I could not leave the housesitter without a kitchen.. These great young men arrived and installed a new faucet fixture with speed and efficiency within an hour of my call. I am so very grateful."
Joanne J on January 2025
Platinum plumbing handles all of your plumbing and heating needs! From service work to remodels and new builds we tackle it all. Feel free to give us a call today at 207-303-4676 for your free estimate. Thank you!
"I had an emergency as my Kitchen faucet was spraying water everywhere. I had a housesitter coming the next day for three days because I had a family emergency. I was very upset as I could not leave the housesitter without a kitchen.. These great young men arrived and installed a new faucet fixture with speed and efficiency within an hour of my call. I am so very grateful."
Joanne J on January 2025
Customized Plumbing and Heating believes that the customer comes first. No matter what you need from toilets to fixtures and everything in between. With an unparalleled attention to detail we will assure you that your project will be completed on time and within budget. With over a decade of professional experience and expertise behind us, you can count on us to treat you right. We appreciate your referral business and look forward to working with you soon. Remember, we fix where you go!
"I called at 10am and he showed up at noon. Amazing!! Walked me through everything and what he could do. Very informative."
Bill L on November 2017
Customized Plumbing and Heating believes that the customer comes first. No matter what you need from toilets to fixtures and everything in between. With an unparalleled attention to detail we will assure you that your project will be completed on time and within budget. With over a decade of professional experience and expertise behind us, you can count on us to treat you right. We appreciate your referral business and look forward to working with you soon. Remember, we fix where you go!
"I called at 10am and he showed up at noon. Amazing!! Walked me through everything and what he could do. Very informative."
Bill L on November 2017
Papa Bear Painting & Handyman is committed to doing things right: prepping the work area before performing the task, and cleaning up once the work is done. We provide prompt and polite services for all your home and business needs. Papa Bear Painting & Handyman is a family owned business out of Central Maine. Here at Papa Bear, we follow the Golden Rule: Love your neighbor as yourself. If we wouldn't want something done to our house, we won't do it to yours! We provide a variety of services including, but not limited to: Painting Drywall Repair Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Work Light Carpentry Vinyl Plank Flooring Plumbing Fixture Repair Clog Clearing Light Fixtures Furniture Moving & Assembly Garden Weeding & Mulching Bee Hive Removal Give us a call with your Honey Do List, and we'll get to work! (207) 393-0677
"Josh has done a great job around my older home, painting, insulation, and related work."
Marshall M on June 2025
Papa Bear Painting & Handyman is committed to doing things right: prepping the work area before performing the task, and cleaning up once the work is done. We provide prompt and polite services for all your home and business needs. Papa Bear Painting & Handyman is a family owned business out of Central Maine. Here at Papa Bear, we follow the Golden Rule: Love your neighbor as yourself. If we wouldn't want something done to our house, we won't do it to yours! We provide a variety of services including, but not limited to: Painting Drywall Repair Cleaning Pressure Washing Yard Work Light Carpentry Vinyl Plank Flooring Plumbing Fixture Repair Clog Clearing Light Fixtures Furniture Moving & Assembly Garden Weeding & Mulching Bee Hive Removal Give us a call with your Honey Do List, and we'll get to work! (207) 393-0677
"Josh has done a great job around my older home, painting, insulation, and related work."
Marshall M on June 2025
It's no fun dealing with sewer or septic system problems - I think we can all agree on that! With over 25 years experience in septic system design, installation, and repair, we are confident that we can provide you with the best experience possible. Our founder started in this industry back in 1987, and has held licenses for over 26 years. We'll make the process as painless as possible, and we always enjoy educating our clients along the way - if they are interested ;) From beginning to end, we'll make sure things are done right and as seamlessly as possible.
"Mike and his team are extremely responsive and professional. From the first contact to final installation for a large, complex septic system, it only took 2 weeks including all the permit and inspection. We are really grateful for finding Septic Advisor through Angie's list and hired him for our project. We cannot be happier! Highly recommended! Will definitely hire Mike again for any future needs."
Xiaodi S on June 2024
It's no fun dealing with sewer or septic system problems - I think we can all agree on that! With over 25 years experience in septic system design, installation, and repair, we are confident that we can provide you with the best experience possible. Our founder started in this industry back in 1987, and has held licenses for over 26 years. We'll make the process as painless as possible, and we always enjoy educating our clients along the way - if they are interested ;) From beginning to end, we'll make sure things are done right and as seamlessly as possible.
"Mike and his team are extremely responsive and professional. From the first contact to final installation for a large, complex septic system, it only took 2 weeks including all the permit and inspection. We are really grateful for finding Septic Advisor through Angie's list and hired him for our project. We cannot be happier! Highly recommended! Will definitely hire Mike again for any future needs."
Xiaodi S on June 2024
FAQs for drain cleaning projects in Portland, ME
On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
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.
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
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