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C & G Plumbing
5.0(
29
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable. Walked us through what we may expect. Worked super hard to complete the tasks! Very satisfied with clog free drains and glad to know what to expect with having old pipes!"
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing

+4

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by39%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.3(
295
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Since the work was done, installed sump pumps with battery backup, installed tube drain around inside perimeter of crawl space, etc, it has rained heavily for a week. The new system is working great with no flooding of crawl space, thus saving the furnace that is in crawl space. I highly recommend this company. The 3 men that did the work were courteous, worked hard and kept me informed of their progress. Great company!"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They put in drain tile and a sump pump in the basement and a compression guard in the drive. They were helpful and friendly and professional."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
950 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement
5.0(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Salem, MO and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"They were responsive to every call, did the work professionally and cleaned up nicely.  We would not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family.  We had two leaning columns in the back yard that are now straight and piered so they will never shift again.  They then removed a large area of cracked cement and relayed.  It looks fantastic!
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

Even if the shower drain doesn’t seem clogged or dirty, plan to clean it out about once per month—or more frequently if you or your family shed a lot of hair. It’s a good practice to remove any hair from the drain on a daily basis, as hair can accumulate fast and cause clogs in no time. You may also want to have a plumber thoroughly clean the drains in your home once every six months.

Yes—your local septic company can clean your septic leach lines with a sewer jetter, a device that pumps high-pressure water through the lines to blast out any clogs and scum buildup. Unless there’s a clog or blockage in the lines, however, you do not need to perform this maintenance regularly. Do not attempt to clean your own leach lines, as you could easily damage them, leading to very costly repairs.

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages. 

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

A clogged sewer line is not typically covered by homeowner’s insurance, though some sewer line issues are covered. For instance, damage related to a fallen tree is usually covered. Though sewer line replacement is not covered in a standard insurance policy, some companies offer add-ons for this purpose. Read the fine print before spending your own money.

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