He is more expensive than most inspectors, but easily saved me thousands by providing plenty of ammunition to reduce the offer on the home to compensate for needed repairs, plus providing the peace of mind that the home was well inspected. Inspection was a full 6 hours for a 2300SF home, and could have been done about an hour less, but Patrick educates you as he notices things. So if you already feel educated, you may find it too long, but if you want or need the information, he will provide it. He also gave excellent instructions in the report regarding items such as how to switch over from heating to cooling with the furnace and humidifier. Worth every penny. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/ann-arbor/the-buyer%27s-inspector-llc-reviews-2268955.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"DJ MURRAY PLUMBING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"William K."},"reviewBody":"Here is my experience with D J Murray Plumbing. I have had my Royal Oak home I currently live in for 19 months. I tend to do most work myself, and only call professionals when something is beyond my capabilities. My house has a house trap, and when I first bought the house it was clogged and needed to be cleaned out, I used Roto Rooter. This weekend, the main sewer line was again clogged and backing up through the basement floor drain. I attempted to clean out the sewer line myself with an equipment rental from Home Depot but was unsuccessful because I couldn't get the snake to make the turn at the trap. I called DJ Murray at about noon and was told they'd be out in about an hour and a half. An hour and a half later, they called to say they'd be there at about 3. They arrived at 3:30. I informed him that I'd lost a bit from my rental in the pipe, and after trying to grab it with his equipment he said I'd have to suck the water out with a shop vac, retrieve the bit myself before he could proceed, and to call and he'd come back. I had done so after about 30 minutes, I called, he said he would come after the job he was on. 2 hours later (about 6:30 PM) I called, I was told I'd have to sign a waiver and if that was okay he'd be out in 30 to 40 minutes. He was finishing a job, they said, right around the corner from me. 2 hours later I called again. This time, they started telling me they weren't comfortable cleaning out the drain, they're afraid their equipment might get stuck, and they'd only proceed if I agreed to a $2600 installation of a proper cleanout outside the house. At this point, I called Nelson plumbing (9:10) and reached their answering service. A plumber returned my call at 9:13. At 9:25 they arrived. They were done with my routine sewer line cleaning at 9:35. So in summary, my experience has been that 8 hours has been wasted on an emergency service call I've made, and D J Murray demonstrated less competence than Roto Rooter, they tried to upsell me when all I needed was a 10 minute routine maintenance. I ended up spending $250. D J Murray originally quoted $185-$225. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/royal-oak/dj-murray-plumbing-reviews-373373.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Clog-Busters Sewer & Drain Services LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathy J."},"reviewBody":"I am in the process of purchasing an older home. I was under the impression that this home had an original sewer line. I made the purchase, shortly after I was contacted by the city and they informed me that the sewer had been replaced. I was contacted by Clog-Busters and we agreed that there was no need to perform the inspection at this time. They were understanding and helpful with some additional information. They told me to contact Angie's list to get a refund as no service was provided."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/stockbridge/clog-busters-sewer-and-drain-services-llc-reviews-6572665.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Cregger Plumbing, Heating & Cooling","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Patrick M."},"reviewBody":"They were very polite. They were also quite informative. I have a really good idea of the shape of the whole sewer line because they let me see the camera monitor as they were snaking it. I was able to see the dirt pile in the area of the pipe that has collapsed, as well as the tree roots farther down the sewer line. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/mi/ferndale/cregger-plumbing%2C-heating-and-cooling-reviews-273487.htm"},"position":10}]}
Sewer Line Repair reviews from real Angi homeowners in Royal Oak, MI
Ended up with a major repair of sewer line. They completed the job in 1 day and left everything very neat for having to dig up the yard. The service was quick especially during the holiday season.
Universal plumbing kept me informed via text as to the time of arrival for 2 plumbers. Mark M and his coworker expertly addressed our plumbing issues, resolving each problem to our complete satisfaction. (Our home was built in 1951 and was in need of updating -- replacement faucets, snaking...
Aneka L.
5.0
05/2018
Great. Work was done on time and Ryan and Zack were excellent. Kept me informed and got the work done ahead of schedule. Professional job all the way. Also cleaned my sewer line out to the street. I would use Precision Plumbing again.
John R.
5.0
08/2017
Perfectly. All employees were competent, friendly, clean and interested in doing a good job. The faucets and drains have never worked better. And no doubt the sewer line will be better than the nearly collapsed Orangeburg that was replaced.
Edward D.
5.0
07/2015
Patrick was exceptionally thorough and professional. Home was built in 1938 and had all the anomalies of a home that age; oiled cloth wiring, multiple non-grounded outlets, cast iron waste pipes, settlement cracks, radon, moisture in basement, etc. Patrick spotted them all and provided...
William K.
1.0
03/2015
Here is my experience with D J Murray Plumbing. I have had my Royal Oak home I currently live in for 19 months. I tend to do most work myself, and only call professionals when something is beyond my capabilities. My house has a house trap, and when I first bought the house it was clogged and...
Kathy J.
5.0
11/2013
I am in the process of purchasing an older home. I was under the impression that this home had an original sewer line. I made the purchase, shortly after I was contacted by the city and they informed me that the sewer had been replaced. I was contacted by Clog-Busters and we agreed that there...
Patrick M.
5.0
10/2013
They were very polite. They were also quite informative. I have a really good idea of the shape of the whole sewer line because they let me see the camera monitor as they were snaking it. I was able to see the dirt pile in the area of the pipe that has collapsed, as well as the tree roots...
We are a small family company, licensed and insured. We provide expert plumbing, drain cleaning (including hydro jetting), and pipe repair services. We have made drain pipe reconditioning one of the primary focuses of our business. No matter how bad the pipe is, we may be able to repair it like new without digging up your yard or breaking up your floor! Our technicians are friendly, thorough, and well trained. We strive to keep your home as clean as we found it.
"Great, very helpful, answered all my questions, explained everything, made suggestions for futures problems"
Elaine W on April 2025
We are a small family company, licensed and insured. We provide expert plumbing, drain cleaning (including hydro jetting), and pipe repair services. We have made drain pipe reconditioning one of the primary focuses of our business. No matter how bad the pipe is, we may be able to repair it like new without digging up your yard or breaking up your floor! Our technicians are friendly, thorough, and well trained. We strive to keep your home as clean as we found it.
"Great, very helpful, answered all my questions, explained everything, made suggestions for futures problems"
Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!
Serving Metro Detroit for over 10 years Underground Plumbing And Drain has successfully raised the standard for underground plumbing and drainage issues by using a unique business plan that makes our prices competitive and our customers delighted Whats our secret? Glad you asked! To Answer this simply, People. Our Staff is made up of highly experienced and trained techs. Unfortunately, a lot of money and time is wasted on unnecessary repairs or dishonest recommendations to our customers by our competitors we combat this by using not only techs that know what they are doing but by also using new and updated equipment on the ever changing pipe locating and diagnosing sector. With handwork and a great attitude you can rest assure your project will be completed to satisfaction Call Today!
313-334-1130 Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing /Sewer and Drain Specialist is a Christian family owned and operated company in business since 1985. We service most of Wayne and some of Oakland county. We offer fast same day service, with precise, quality workmanship at affordable and reasonable rates in comparison to our competitors. We do not charge by the hour, we charge by the job. After diagnosing the job issue, Affordable gives you a flat rate up front with no hidden charges. We do not hire subcontractors.
"These leoole were fantastic. Did the work, educated me on what was happening. Im a critic....and my vote is here for work well done."
Kathleen D on November 2020
313-334-1130 Affordable Heating Cooling & Plumbing /Sewer and Drain Specialist is a Christian family owned and operated company in business since 1985. We service most of Wayne and some of Oakland county. We offer fast same day service, with precise, quality workmanship at affordable and reasonable rates in comparison to our competitors. We do not charge by the hour, we charge by the job. After diagnosing the job issue, Affordable gives you a flat rate up front with no hidden charges. We do not hire subcontractors.
"These leoole were fantastic. Did the work, educated me on what was happening. Im a critic....and my vote is here for work well done."
Licensed and insured Master Plumber. We strive to provide the best service possible to our clients. We serve the plumbing needs of residential, commercial and industrial clients. We are a team of 10 individuals. The company is large enough to handle any project but still retains the ability to offer a personal experience. Our trucks are fully stocked with the majority of products needed to make repairs on the plumbing systems in your home or business. Normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 8:30 to 2:00 on Saturday. We offer emergency service 24/7/365.
"man was showed main floor toilet after he fixed it he was directed to the upstairs toilets after he fixed the 2 toilets my wife requested, he chalk around the toilets he did not have a caulking gun so he had to go out to his truck and mix up some kind of caulking he did not do a good job of scraping off the old caulk the hew caulk was messy and he did not go around the whole toilet when he left I checked the toilets I found that he did not hook up he chain to the flush lever so it would not flush when he left he said he would email me copy of the bill did not get a email"
DAVID F on October 2025
Licensed and insured Master Plumber. We strive to provide the best service possible to our clients. We serve the plumbing needs of residential, commercial and industrial clients. We are a team of 10 individuals. The company is large enough to handle any project but still retains the ability to offer a personal experience. Our trucks are fully stocked with the majority of products needed to make repairs on the plumbing systems in your home or business. Normal business hours are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday and 8:30 to 2:00 on Saturday. We offer emergency service 24/7/365.
"man was showed main floor toilet after he fixed it he was directed to the upstairs toilets after he fixed the 2 toilets my wife requested, he chalk around the toilets he did not have a caulking gun so he had to go out to his truck and mix up some kind of caulking he did not do a good job of scraping off the old caulk the hew caulk was messy and he did not go around the whole toilet when he left I checked the toilets I found that he did not hook up he chain to the flush lever so it would not flush when he left he said he would email me copy of the bill did not get a email"
Welcome to Faithful Plumbing, we strive on correcting your plumbing issue. No job is too big or small for us. Faithful plumbing provides honest plumbing services in general plumbing and sewage cleaning. As a faith based company our motto is “Make the work of our hands last” Psalm 90:17, Why call anyone else?
"Jason and his crew were very professional and very knowledgeable. They also informed me about my pipes in the basement and the electric problem in which they do as well. They are really an asset to your company. I will always contact your company first because of a well done done. Thanks again from Mrs. Landers."
Marie L on August 2025
Welcome to Faithful Plumbing, we strive on correcting your plumbing issue. No job is too big or small for us. Faithful plumbing provides honest plumbing services in general plumbing and sewage cleaning. As a faith based company our motto is “Make the work of our hands last” Psalm 90:17, Why call anyone else?
"Jason and his crew were very professional and very knowledgeable. They also informed me about my pipes in the basement and the electric problem in which they do as well. They are really an asset to your company. I will always contact your company first because of a well done done. Thanks again from Mrs. Landers."
Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.
"Drivers dont know how to drive and they will call and harass you for a good review if you give a bad one."
Jacob W on July 2025
Mr. Pipey Plumbing is a premier plumbing service provider specializing in cutting-edge solutions for drain and sewer issues. Our expert team focuses on snaking drains, efficiently clearing blockages and ensuring smooth drainage using state-of-the-art snaking equipment; hydrojets, utilizing high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean pipes, removing stubborn clogs and build-up, and restoring optimal flow; and camera inspections, employing advanced camera technology to inspect and diagnose issues within your plumbing system, providing accurate and effective solutions. We also fix and install water heaters, ensuring your hot water needs are met with expertise and efficiency. In addition, we offer a range of other plumbing services.
"Drivers dont know how to drive and they will call and harass you for a good review if you give a bad one."
Shelby Mechanical is your professional choice for your next plumbing project. Call us today for a consulation and free estimate and begin to enjoy hassle free living! Put our 25 years of experience to work for you.
"The text communication ahead of the appointment was appreciated. The tech was on time, knowledgeable and efficient. I would hire them again."
Craig B on May 2025
Shelby Mechanical is your professional choice for your next plumbing project. Call us today for a consulation and free estimate and begin to enjoy hassle free living! Put our 25 years of experience to work for you.
"The text communication ahead of the appointment was appreciated. The tech was on time, knowledgeable and efficient. I would hire them again."
Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.
"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."
Cullen B on August 2025
Hello, Here at Exquisite Touch we specialize in Kitchen, bathroom and home remodeling, painting, plumbing, electrical, cement, tree removal, power washing, and many handyman services. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with our work. Over 20 years of experience.
"I was perfect they arrived and also view the issue and provided a great affordable quote for the service very professional and we hired them on the spot to fix our plumbing issue I highly recommend them."
Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."
Tiye G on October 2024
Pelkey Services is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you! We specialize in - Sewer Drain Cleaning, Sewer Water Jetting, Camera Inspection, Sewer Repair, Plumbing Maintenance Repair, New Sewer & Water Installation, Septic Services, Site Development, Concrete & Asphalt Repair & Seal Coating. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
"Absolutely great service! Very timely, efficient, and clean. Yes, I would hire again."
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of HVAC services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of HVAC services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
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FAQs for sewer line repair projects in Royal Oak, MI
The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.
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.
The average cost to hire a plumber is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350.
The Royal Oak, MI homeowners’ guide to sewer line repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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