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Best Plumbing
4.7(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean has been my plumber from Best Plumbing several times. He and his coworker TJ this last time was quick, efficient and got right to the problem. My problem was back up at the main. If you want quality plumbing work in Dearborn, I highly recommend Best Plumbing.. Sean always gives me good plumbing tips."
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Pelkey Services
5.0(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bryan and his team were able to complete my water heater replacement with timing that met my needs, and high quality work. They also changed out two valves that were leaking on a connected water line for me (for an additional charge). Pelkey Services work was efficient, clean, and met my expectations. I would work with them again, and recommend them."
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Capital Plumbing, LLC
4.0(
535
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a great customer experience! Adam & Paul snaked my drain & put a camera down the drain. I had Roots in my drain. Adam & Paul helped assess my options! They both gave me great advice on what I could do with my root problem. They made me a forever customer of Capital Plumbing! Great prices & willing to work with me! Thanks Chanel WB Michigan"
Basement Re-Plumb
Basement Re-Plumb
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

Knowing the signs can alert you to a clogged drain line. Clogs cause slow drainage or cause no drainage (if there’s a complete blockage). You may also notice foul odors, gurgling noises, water backing up in other appliances on the same line, or a poorly flushing toilet. If you experience any of these issues and think your line might be clogged, call a plumber.

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.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

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