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Last update on January 13, 2026
Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sludgebusters was great! They were super friendly and fixed our clogged drain with ease. Highly recommend!!"
Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1935
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
When you need an emergency plumber in St. Louis, or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I was very pleased with the work. The repairman was punctual, efficient, and cleaned up after himself. I would hire them again."
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"the technician from zoom drain was great. He led me through the entire process, including clearing the clog, showing me with a camera the roots that caused the blockage in my sewer main, water jetting the line to remove the roots, and showing me the cleaned out line after he was done. 10/10 service."
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The technician (Cody) did an excellent job determining the source/ location of the clogged drain and clearing it in a very timely fashion. Professional and personable. My only complaint was that my appointment was scheduled between 9 and 11 AM and the technician didn't arrive until noon. The office and the technician apologized for the inconvenience and deducted A portion of the bill as compensation which was appreciated. Overall, I was very satisfied with the quality of the work and I would definitely recommend and use this company again should the need arise."
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"I want to thank Hosack Plumbing, and Kent, for getting my situation cleaned up quickly and professionally. My water heater install is perfect, my water pressure spot on thanks to the new PRV, and is ready for inspection. Kent was thorough, professional, and very clean. He noticed my mask when I answered the door and wore a kn95 mask the whole time. The life coaching advice was an added bonus. Kent's work was great and I'm very pleased with the service provided."
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Repair work was completely efficiently and perfectly."
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Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Called Express service plumbing to fix a couple PVC waste pipes that were broke as well as running new lines to a mudroom sink. They came out the next day and had it knocked out in a couple hours. They were very professional and courteous. I’ve already recommended Express Service to a couple friends that were looking for a plumber."
Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Joel went beyond the project he was hired for and helped me out with a sink backup which conveniently happened the night before my scheduled toilet repair. Joel saved me having to have an appointment with a Maplewood Plumbing drain cleaner. I’m very happy with Maplewood Pliumbing!"
+7
Serving Saint John, MO and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"On February 10th, 2015 I called Kirkwood Plumbing to see if they could put in a new kitchen faucet and garbage disposal. Because they do not have a showroom, they suggested a plumbing supplier. I followed their suggestion and after purchasing my items I called Kirkwood Plumbing back to schedule an appointment. Two days later Jim, a 5th generation plumber, showed up promptly at my door. He was personality plus! He was very friendly and put my mind at ease about the project. I had an unorthodox configuration under my sink, but Jim was not deterred. He worked quickly, efficiently and neatly. Jim is not just a plumber, he is an artist. He replaced old valves and made underneath the sink look new again. He checked everything to make sure it worked, including the dishwasher. He also explained the usage and care of our new items. I've used Kirkwood Plumbing several times and would highly recommend them. The office personnel is very efficient.
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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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