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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

"Ralph and his team were very helpful and friendly. They came quickly to clear the main sewer drain within the hour of when I called to inquire. They were efficient and tidy. Ralph communicates what needs to be done clearly as well as the results of what they did. I would definitely utilize their services again."
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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."
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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

"Amazing Service! My main sewer line backed up late last night, causing a huge mess and a lot of stress. Mo arrived within an hour. He was incredibly professional, quickly diagnosed the problem, and cleared the line promptly. Everything returned to normal quickly, and he cleaned up thoroughly before leaving. The speed and efficiency are appreciated.""
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
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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

"A simple drain pipe replacement under a bathroom floor turned into a replacement of three lengths of drain pipe. In addition, when the finish up work in the basement was done, the waste lines going into that pipe were reconfigured so the washing machine and utility sink now drain directly into the pipe. Which let us take out the sump pump. Then, the plan to fit a pvc shield around the sewer pipe to the town sewer turned into a major excavation of a trench through an eight foot bed of shale because the incoming water line is 1/4 inch from the outgoing sewer line. And had a hole in it so it had to be replaced after all. The crew did a great job, they were pleasant throughout and I would recommend them to anyone."
Hot Water Heater
Hot Water Boiler Replacement
Hot Water Boiler
Sewer Line Excavation
Gas Line Trench for Generator

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
42 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

The type of clog in your sewer main determines the required cleaning method. Different types or methods of sewer main cleaning require various tools like chemicals, mechanical removal, or a combination of both. Some of the most common types of sewer main line cleaning include:

  • Minor debris removal: $100–$600

  • Tree root removal: $100–$1,000

  • Trenchless pipe repair: $60–$250 per linear foot

  • General line repairs: $1,000–$4,000

  • Full pipe replacement: $3,000–$25,000

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

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.

There is conflicting advice on whether to leave a baking soda and vinegar mixture in a drain overnight. Some sources suggest it can be effective for tough clogs, recommending that you flush the drain with warm water in the morning as part of a monthly cleaning routine. However, other experts advise against leaving the mixture in for extended periods, as its caustic nature could corrode drainpipes if used too often or left in for too long.

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.

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