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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Rutherford - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ralph Maresca Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
Ralph Maresca Plumbing & Mechanical LLC
4.9(
151
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Knowledgeable, professional and courteous. Ralph (Master Licensed Plumber) and Peter (assistant plumber) fixed a PSEG Red Ticket issue (dirty gas burners were replaced with new ones)). Work was performed well explaining what was being done as they went along and clean up was very good."
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+47

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Scala's Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Scala's Sewer & Drain Cleaning
4.8(
62
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"I needed a professional to perform a video inspection of my sewer line to the street. Mark arrived on time and completed the inspection quickly and at a reasonable cost. I would use them again for any sewer or drain issues."
Camera Job
Snaked out main sewer
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for 123 SEWER AND DRAIN LLC
123 SEWER AND DRAIN LLC
4.9(
57
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We help take care of my husband‘s brother from a few states away and he needed a help with a clogged shower. I went on Angie’s list and found Mo from 123 Sewer and Drain LLC. He called me back very shortly after I requested help on Angi’s list. He was very professional, friendly and got the job done right away! I would definitely call him again if the need arises!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Friendly Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC
Friendly Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC
4.6(
230
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Friendly Plumbing Heating & Cooling LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Olympic Mechanical
Olympic Mechanical
5.0(
133
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George responded right away via Angie?s text and then a phone call. Came out the next day to attempt to snake two clogged tubs on second floor of a side-by-side two family home, connected to one sewer line.. Clog was more severe than expected. Came back next day with partner to find pipe where they join but it was behind kitchen cabinet of both homes. Decided to bypass existing line and run new lines from each tub, join them and then drop a sngle pipe to the basement and reconnect to near the main drain. George and his team were professional and communicated in a timely manner. Cleaned up and covered opening with plastic and suggested not to close wall for a week and inspect for any leaks. No leaks so far. Closing walls this weekend. Offered us a great price and an unbeatable 12 month payment plan. Thank you George and team."
Hot Water Heater
Hot Water Boiler Replacement
Hot Water Boiler
Sewer Line Excavation
Gas Line Trench for Generator

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
QNR HVAC and Drain Cleaning
4.7(
77
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I found them on Angie (don't know how to rate on that app); after I realized that my sewer backed up at 2am They reached out almost immediately I didn't respond until I got home from work, and called, to try to get service over the weekend They were aty house, within an hour. Im glad I used them"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate99%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

Yes, sewage smells can originate from a floor drain. If the P-Trap in the floor drain dries out or if there's a clog or other issue in the plumbing system, sewer gasses can escape through the drain, causing nasty odors. Regularly pouring water into the drain helps maintain the water seal and prevent those smells, but if the smell persists, you should have a plumbing professional inspect the drain for potential problems.

It can take anywhere from one month to a couple of years for tree roots to grow back in sewer lines. Tree roots can cause extreme havoc on your sewer lines, potentially cracking them and causing untreated wastewater to make its way into the groundwater. Have a landscaping pro remove trees and roots before installing your system, or call a pro to do it retroactively as soon as you can.

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