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Q: What tools are commonly used by professionals to clear blockages?

• <div><p>Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.</p></div>

Q: Can snakes come up through shower drains?

• <div><p>Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it&rsquo;s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they&rsquo;re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.</p></div>

Q: How often should you snake your sewer line?

• <div><p>Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There&rsquo;s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don&rsquo;t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same <b>18- to 22-month</b> schedule), but it&rsquo;s not always necessary. </p></div>

Q: How does Roto-Rooter bill you?

• <div><p>Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">plumber will charge</a> anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee. </p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a drainage system?

• <div><p>Inspect regularly for clogs, clean drain lines, and ensure grading directs water away from the foundation.</p></div>

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Last update on October 01, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Yes, every thing was done very well. Clean up was done very well, when they left you would not have known they had been here. Thank you!
RetroFoam of Michigan Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2023
Worked great,cleaned up after,and took less time then he told me.
Martin Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Very professional did an excellent job from taking the ð ³trees down 17 in all to cleaning up and removing all debrie. I thought the cost for the work was very reasonable and highly recommend this company great job thank you
Nick's Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2022
Josh, and the crew did a very good job.. came back and cleaned up everything.. would highly recommend them..
Lanning Tree Experts
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Reviewed in August 2021
Excellent service from the minute they called to schedule the appointment. Very prompt also. Spent a lot of time working on my very long 2nd story laundry room dryer vent. He triple checked to make sure all the lint was out. Will also use them in the spring for gutter cleaning.
Cleveland Clean Sweep
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Reviewed in September 2020
Very satisfied with the experience. They cleaned dirt from our 30 yr old ac compressor and charged a very reasonable fee. Advised that we would probably need a new one soon, They promised to send us an estimate. We were fortunate to find APEX and so glad they could travel so far. Thanks again!!
Apex Mechanical LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Showed up as scheduled and gave updates on timing. Efficient. Did the job as requested and left the job site very clean. The entire crew was professional. Would highly recommend!
CDC West Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
They were great very professional on time. House looks fantastic they power wash it and then painted the house. They clean up there things and when all around the house and make sure everything was done right . We are going to have them come back and do the deck.
Integrity Pro Painters
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Reviewed in April 2016
They did in one day and cleaned up afterwards. Price was reasonable. The whole crew was great. I wouldn't hire anyone else!
New Star Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2015
Everything was great. Grounds were cleaned up. All tree removed properly. <br />
Ed R Muckenthaler
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Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC

4.3(

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Serving Au Gres, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had an issue with the sewer main come up around 10 pm they were here the next day. Fair price and they got the job done quickly."

Response time7 hrs

3 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC

4.3(

298

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Serving Au Gres, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, prompt, thorough, very clean"

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by92%of homeowners

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

3.5(

5,688

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Serving Au Gres, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The called Jayco plumbing in Amarillo, TX. They located my buried sewer line and cleaned out both sewer clean-outs to my new house."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

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Martin Land Improvement, Inc.

5.0(

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Serving Au Gres, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I provide quality & fair priced Excavation Service throughout Northern & Central Michigan. Licensed, Insured, and 40 years of professional experience. I like to help Landowners, Homeowners & Small Businesses with all their Site Preparation needs. If you need prep for a new home site, demo of an old building, land clearing, a septic system or have a special project; call for free consultation & pricing and give us an opportunity to meet your budget needs.

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary.

Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a plumber will charge anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee.

Inspect regularly for clogs, clean drain lines, and ensure grading directs water away from the foundation.

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