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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Matthews - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for MKB Plumbing & Septic LLC
MKB Plumbing & Septic LLC
4.8(
26
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Matthews, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike & crew were beyond my expectations! Needing septic repair and trying to find a competent and reasonably priced professional is harder than it should be, until I found MKB Plumbing and Septic. They took the time to listen to me, assess the situation and give me an immediate quote. Work was performed the next day and I couldn't be happier with the results! I would recommend this company for any plumbing or septic problem. Mike, the owner, is knowledgeable, professional and a cut above any other plumbing contractor I've dealt with in the past. Call them!"
New Septic Installs
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Septic drain lines install
Repair leaking water line
Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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WyattWorks
4.5(
60
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Matthews, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jeremy assessed the problem and gave us a few scenarios with prices. Before jumping to the most expensive solution, he suggested replacing the toilet first (and explained why). When asked, he recommended an $89 toilet at Lowes and told us why - this alone saved money. When he came back 3 days later (to fit our schedule), he removed the toilet and looked in the lines, only to find a root/vines. But instead of jumping to the conclusion of a broken line, he investigated further to find the pipes weren't broken at all. After a quick clean out and installing the new toilet, he was done. It took only 2.5 hours. Jeremy was professional, friendly, and forthcoming with information. We would definitely call him again and easily recommend him."
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Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Superior Plumbing and Drains
4.4(
428
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Matthews, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Superior Plumbing were a tremendous help! We needed to change our plumbing from a septic tank in the rear of the house, over to city sewer to the front of the house. They were very professional and did an amazing job. They brought in a backhoe to dig the trench in the front of the house to the sewer tap at the front of the yard. Then they had to put in new pipes under the crawl space of the house and reroute them to the new entrance. So much work during a heat wave! They were fantastic with communication and everything they said they would do were completed over an above expectations! We highly recommend Superior Pluming and Drains, LLC and will always use them for any work we need. Another major point in their favor was their price. We called in 4 plumbers with varying price quotes. They weren't the lowest but they were half the price of one! We were very confident after talking with them even more so after their work! You won't be disappointed with them and their cost of very reasonable!"
leak
Cut asphalt and removed with tractor
old broken 2 inch water main
repaired leak
3 compartment sink reinstalled

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
156 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elmer Services
4.9(
37
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Matthews, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elmer was great. Super nice guy. Came earlier than he estimated. Found clog in our main sewer line and cleared it. He even showed me with the camera that the pipes were clear afterwards. Would hire again."
Response time40 mins
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for McConnell's Plumbing
McConnell's Plumbing
5.0(
7
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Matthews, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

McConnell's Plumbing, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, 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.

The cost to clean a sewer line is about $370, ranging from about $190 to $550 on average. The specific cleaning method and the problem's severity will impact the project's overall cost. Some of the most common sewer line cleaning methods include:

  • Snaking or rodding: $100–$250

  • Hydrojetting: $350–$600

  • Chemical treatments: $600–$1,000

  • Repair or replacement: $1,000–$7,500

It is generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage for a short time, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. While the level of sewer gas is usually low enough to only cause minor symptoms, prolonged inhalation can lead to headaches, nausea, or respiratory irritation. High levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous, and high concentrations of methane—a component of sewer gas—can pose an explosion risk in enclosed spaces. If you smell sewer gas in your home, ventilate the area and call a professional to locate, assess, and fix the problem, as it will not go away on its own.

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.

Yes, rats can come up through drains. They can crawl through basement floor drains, lateral house drains, and roof drains. Installing rat blockers in your drains is the best way to repel rats and prevent them from entering your pipes. These are one-way valves that allow water and waste to flow out but keep rats from getting in.

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