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DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE

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DEPENDABLE SEWER SERVICE

4.82(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family Owned and Operated Since 1977 ADDITIONAL PHONE#: (989) 631-9111 & (989) 846-6286 We are here to serve you 24/7!

"Old sump had fried without our knowledge and basement acquired water. Had NO clue on how to replace/reinstall the replacement pump we purchased or hook it up, so we called Dependable. Set up appt for that day, they called back within 2 hours to confirm that their tech Jeremy was on his way. Professional, prompt response, courteous, and took the time to explain the sump system and preventative measures we should take in the future. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND and will use them again with no hesitation."

Terri V on October 2018

Family Owned and Operated Since 1977 ADDITIONAL PHONE#: (989) 631-9111 & (989) 846-6286 We are here to serve you 24/7!

"Old sump had fried without our knowledge and basement acquired water. Had NO clue on how to replace/reinstall the replacement pump we purchased or hook it up, so we called Dependable. Set up appt for that day, they called back within 2 hours to confirm that their tech Jeremy was on his way. Professional, prompt response, courteous, and took the time to explain the sump system and preventative measures we should take in the future. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND and will use them again with no hesitation."

Terri V on October 2018

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

4.63(
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

4.63(
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Customers say: True professional
1935 years of experience

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

$20.00 Off Plumbing Septic, Sewer, Drain Cleaning. Restrictions Apply - Not to be combined with any other offer.

"Terrible. I paid 3 times to have them out here. Was told I need a permit.. another $200... but they couldn't even fix it . Told by another business did not need drain field repaired... the drain field was dry. Waste of almost $1000 total. NEVER EVER AGAIN."

Mary B on September 2020

Zuvers heating, cooling & Plumbing

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Zuvers heating, cooling & Plumbing

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
"The whole process of quoting, sales presentation, finance arrangement, installation was simple, timely, professional, complete and painless. The price was very competitive, the installation was smooth and prompt, and the end product is thing of beauty. This review is from a homeowner who has had a couple of terrible furnace experiences in the past decade."

John Mark G on January 2021

"The whole process of quoting, sales presentation, finance arrangement, installation was simple, timely, professional, complete and painless. The price was very competitive, the installation was smooth and prompt, and the end product is thing of beauty. This review is from a homeowner who has had a couple of terrible furnace experiences in the past decade."

John Mark G on January 2021

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DANIELS SEPTIC SERVICE INC

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DANIELS SEPTIC SERVICE INC

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1965 years of experience

Daniels Septic Service Inc. has been providing professional service to the Sterling, Arenac County and Ogemaw County areas for more than 40 years. Let us use our experience and expertise to help you with all your septic system service needs. We are owned and operated by Raymond L. Daniels, so only the highest quality work will be tolerated. Being a family owned operation, our reputation is everything to us. We love what we do, and we plan to continue our legacy another 40 years and beyond!

Daniels Septic Service Inc. has been providing professional service to the Sterling, Arenac County and Ogemaw County areas for more than 40 years. Let us use our experience and expertise to help you with all your septic system service needs. We are owned and operated by Raymond L. Daniels, so only the highest quality work will be tolerated. Being a family owned operation, our reputation is everything to us. We love what we do, and we plan to continue our legacy another 40 years and beyond!

All Things Septic

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All Things Septic

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All things Septic is a family owned and operated business, we pride ourselves in customer service and quality. We realize that without the customer we would not be in business, so we ensure to take extra care to explain and to help everybody with their septic needs.

All things Septic is a family owned and operated business, we pride ourselves in customer service and quality. We realize that without the customer we would not be in business, so we ensure to take extra care to explain and to help everybody with their septic needs.

Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

Regular cleaning, avoiding grease disposal in sinks, and installing drain strainers help prevent clogs.

Your sewer pro will take about an hour to complete your sewer line camera inspection. However, if your home does not have cleanout access and the pro needs to remove the toilet to access the sewer line, the time to completion will take longer. Note that this estimated time does not include the time for repair, drain cleaning, or any other services you may need. 

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

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