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Avatar for On-Site Maintenance Services
On-Site Maintenance Services
4.6(
23
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick repaired the stuck rollers on the door. Neat, clean and reasonable"
Vinyl & Shutters
Hardiboard & Shutters
steps
steps repair
concrete

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pride Plumbing
4.8(
9
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1965

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very courteous, helpful and clean. Extremely professional. I can't say enough about them."
We install and service water filtration and water treatment systems.
We pump septic tanks.
We install Jacuzzi tubs.
We dig trenches for yard repipes and to uncover septic tanks.
We repair, test, and certify RPZ backflows.

+17

Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Brothers- ARS Air, Heat, and Plumbing
4.0(
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin was excellent. Completed work on our water pressure regulator valve professionally and efficiently."
Drain Cleaning
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Silver Line Construction Plus
5.0(
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company is top notch! Showed up on time and finished the project on time! Did a fabulous job! Highly recommend"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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7 Brothers Plumbing & Repair LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a great experience with this plumber. They were professional, on time, and clearly knowledgeable. The work was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. Everything was explained clearly, and the job was completed exactly as promised. I would absolutely recommend them and will be using their services again."
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Cooke's Drain and Sewer, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Albemarle, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a problem with using the washer it would back up into the tub. Had a sewer smell in the sinks and water wasn’t draining very well. Cookes came out to my home within 45mins. Got the pipes under the trailer replaced and everything working smoothly the same day! Definitely recommend."
Tub clog
Snake from roof vent
Grinder pump clog repair
Sink unclog
Cleanout installation

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience foul odors coming from your shower drain. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.

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