Do sewer cleaning companies need to be licensed?

• <div><p>In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’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’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.</p></div>

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Q: How can I save money on my sewer lines?

• <div><p>One way to save money on sewer lines is to install a sewer cleanout since it makes sewer line maintenance easier. Keeping up with maintenance is key to reducing the cost of repairs, so be sure to schedule annual plumbing inspections, install drain guards to stop objects from accidentally falling down drains, and only flush human waste and toilet paper to protect your pipes. </p></div>

Q: How do you avoid future clogs?

• <div><p>Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you&rsquo;ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.</p></div>

Q: How often should sewer lines be cleaned?

• <div><p>The best practice is to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-i-clean-my-sewer-drain.htm">clean the sewer drain lines</a> in your home once a year or every two years. Older homes could require more frequent maintenance. Keeping up on cleaning your sewer lines can prevent severe clogs, help ensure your system is working properly, and prevent expensive repairs. </p></div>

Q: Could the sewage smell be coming from my floor drain?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Last update on December 20, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
The task was simple ans they charged appropriately. Excellent communication and courteous. Would hire them again.
Vista Del Sol Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
Did a good job. Came very quickly and came back few days after because he need to order the new tank. They offer fair price.
D&J Pump And Well
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Reviewed in August 2021
The crew that did the work was very professional and courteous at all times. They came in and dismantled the old shower and installed the new within a few hours. When they left there was no mess to clean up. Which was a plus for me. I would recommend this company and crew any time. Thank you...
Dreamstyle Remodeling of New Mexico
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Reviewed in February 2020
We had septic a need to be tied into the city plus pressure test done on the gas line, it was an emergency situation we had someone diagnosed with 6 mos to a year to live and needed to be move to a stress free place to live. I spoke with the owner and he was at the location with in a hour...
Air Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
We had a lot of little projects but they were time consuming. Rick came by and looked at the areas we wanted fixed and gave us a $/hr quote. We scheduled a date for the work to be done The work involved painting and repairing wood trim (our dogs did a job on it and it looked horrible). Rick...
Lacey Carpentry
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Reviewed in April 2015
I can't say enough about Three Chips, Daniel and his crew. I was under the gun to have new roof installed and he knew my situation and made sure he was able to get the materials and get started on the roof ASAP. The crew was fabulous, showing up on time and working through the whole day....
Three Chips Construction
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Reviewed in January 2014
Called the repair service. He said to bring it to his local office. A non-repair person was there. She did not seem to understand what I wanted but I wrote it down. I tried to call the repairman two or three times. He did not always return my calls. When I finally reached him he did not seem...
COMPUTER CONSULTANTS
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Reviewed in April 2011
I emailed pictures to Premier and they gave me an estimate and promised they would work me into their schedule. They worked us in within a week and didn't charge us for repairing the crack as it was too small.
Premier Masonry Restoration
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Mr Rooter Plumbing Of Four Corners

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Serving Sunshine, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

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Emergency services offered

"I have used Mr. Rooter several times over the past few years. Once, I tried to do something to a pipe under a sink that I really shouldn't have messed with, and I ended up with a gushing leak from the pipe. I ran around finding buckets and bowls to catch the water, towels to sop up all the water that ended up on the floor, and a phone book to find a plumber. I randomly picked Mr. Rooter because it had a big add that said they took emergency calls. I called, and was pretty upset, and a plumber was dispatched immediately. He called me while on the way to my house to see if he could help me to turn off the water, but I was pretty useless. He arrived quickly and stopped the gushing water quickly and fixed the whole problem quickly. I don't remember how much that cost, because I was just happy he came so fast.
I have also used Mr. Rooter to purchase a new water heater and thermostat. The plumber was courteous, and as far as I can tell he did a good job, but there was some question about the accuracy of some information he provided about the water heater, which has been a problem. I can't comment on how good the price was, because I didn't comparison shop.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Sunshine, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"He was very nice to talk with and repaired our washing machine. He even helped sweep the water out."

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Molina's Backhoe Service

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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair+1 more

Serving Sunshine, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Repair Sewer Line questions, answered by experts

In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use our state licensing tool to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.

One way to save money on sewer lines is to install a sewer cleanout since it makes sewer line maintenance easier. Keeping up with maintenance is key to reducing the cost of repairs, so be sure to schedule annual plumbing inspections, install drain guards to stop objects from accidentally falling down drains, and only flush human waste and toilet paper to protect your pipes.

Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you’ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.

The best practice is to clean the sewer drain lines in your home once a year or every two years. Older homes could require more frequent maintenance. Keeping up on cleaning your sewer lines can prevent severe clogs, help ensure your system is working properly, and prevent expensive repairs.

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.

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