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Q: Do sewer cleaning companies need to be licensed?

• <div><p>In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don&rsquo;t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">our state licensing tool</a> to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber&rsquo;s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won&rsquo;t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.</p></div>

Q: How long does sewer clearing take?

• <div><p>Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.</p></div>

Q: What happens if I don’t fix a broken sewer cleanout cap?

• <div><p>There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don&rsquo;t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system&rsquo;s life span. </p><p>Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-stinks-how-get-rid-sewer-gas-smell.htm">sewer odor throughout your house</a>. </p></div>

Q: Is bleach good for sewer lines?

• <div><p>Bleach isn&rsquo;t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn&rsquo;t useful in this situation because it won&rsquo;t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda. </p></div>

Q: Why does my whole house smell like cat pee?

• <div><p>Cat pee has a strong ammonia-like smell, so if you smell cat pee but don&rsquo;t have a cat or don&rsquo;t suspect your cat has any accidents, there could be other issues at hand. Aside from pet urine, your house may smell like cat pee from leaking freon from an old fridge, mold, spilled cleaning supplies, or even outside odors from nearby farms. </p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Nina is a cleaning wizard. Highly recommend her.
Grime Stoppers 24/7
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Reviewed in October 2020
Austin and Josh were prompt, straight forward and took care of our sewer line issue while going above and beyond to correct a few other minor issues - they even put the garden where the issue sat below back to rights. I would recommend this company anytime no question!
NuBlue Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2017
Very well. Three way did a wonderful job cleaning out the drains to try and find the source of a sewer gas odor. I am quite satisfied regarding their knowledge and root cause. After they left the odor returned so I discovered it was the wax seal on the toilet. I change out the seal myself. I...
Three Way Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in March 2015
This was an early evening panic of a drain to the sewer backup...of course with a houseguest arriving the next morning who would be using that bathroom. Drain OK made a late night call, fixed the problem and made suggestions to keep such from happening again, We couldn't be happier with the...
Drain OK Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Did a great job in cleaning the gutters. Only one is they cleaned the downspouts well and I had to flush out the downspouts myself.
Universal Home Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in April 2011
This was an exceptional experience. First I had a call to inspect and discuss the work to be done. The plumbing technician was responsive to my requests and we had a very useful back and forth conversation about the best way to accomplish the job. Because all the plumbing is visible on the...
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Wilmington
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Reviewed in December 2008
Early in the afternoon of Christmas Eve, we flushed one of our toilets and sewage backed up into our bathtubs and shower. We called Roto Rooter around 2:00 pm and were told that there was no extra charge for coming out on a holiday and that someone would be at our house by 4:00 pm. John showed...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in October 2008
It went just OK. The communication aspect is not good. They were late for my appointment. The work was completed but they did not tie in the new septic tank to the existing sewer line coming out of the house. They told me after I paid them that this was my responsibility. They did a fair amount...
Stanley Environmental Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in September 2007
Given the constraints it went very well. Holiday Saturday morning and we had the first plumber on the job in 90 minutes. First plumber had a 120 foot snake that was not long enough. He called the problem in and another plumber arrived with a 150 foot snake that was adequate to take out some of...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in October 2005
VERY PROFESSIONAL ON THE PHONE. HOWEVER, ESTIMATE WAS $20 MORE THAN ANOTHER QUOTE I RECEIVED SO I DID NOT HIRE THEM. I HAVE BOUGHT SEWING MACHINE PARTS FROM THIS STORE.
CONCORD SEWING & VAC
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