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Life's Draining
4.4(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Richard reached out to us within 30 minutes of contacting him through Angieâ s List on Thanksgiving eve around 8 pm. He came out Thanksgiving mid day , analyzed the problem and fixed our clogged sewer line at a very reasonable price. We gave him a nice tip!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J. Ellrott Excavating and Sewer Cleaning Inc.
4.9(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I were extremely pleased with our entire experience with Terry Walter of J. Ellrott.  He quickly investigated the sewer backup problem, determined the cause and spent time patiently answering our questions to determine the most cost-effective solution.  He then scheduled and completed our job in a timely manner.   The scope of work was clearly defined and the cost was good and fair.  We were also very impressed how they paid attention to detail.  They spent time properly planning their work, planned their piping routes to avoid all conflicts and ensured proper access to other existing equipment (e.g. sump pump, etc). They kept all work areas protected and clean.  They even sequenced their work, even stayed late, to ensure sewer service so we could sleep in our house each night.

Excellent service, good price, quality work, attention to detail,   CLEAN, good layout, limited service downtime, professional and courteous: all the things you look for in a contractor, but rarely find.  I cant say enough and would hire and/or recommend them for similar work in a heartbeat.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain-O-Matic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
5.0(
6
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went really well. They were the 3rd plumber I called. The first two said I had to tear apart all this wood in my house to repair it, and couldn't even find where the leak was coming from. Drain-O-Matic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning put a little mirror down by the tub and found the leak. He came out the same day and fixed it within half an hour. Another plumber was here for two hours and wasn't able to fix it."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A Real Plumber
4.0(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired ?A Real Plumber? through Angie?s List to unclog kitchen sink and main sewer line. They arrived on time and did a thorough job. They were courteous and professional and cleaned up afterward. 
I hired them again to install a sump pump. Again they were on time and very professional and courteous. They did the job in a timely manner and cleaned up afterward.
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. 

A professional drain cleaner is a plumber or specialized drain cleaner with the necessary tools to unclog drains and tiles to keep waste water flowing out to the septic tank or city sewer for processing. Keeping wastewater from backing up into your home helps keep you and your family safe from potential contamination and sickness. These pros can help resolve nearly any drain situation in a safe and efficient manner.

Snaking a toilet is similar to clearing sinks and bathtubs, but there are unique circumstances where you’d have to drain, disassemble, and remove the toilet to fix the clog. For stubborn clogs in the toilet trap, a toilet auger—designed with a shorter cable and a protective plastic encasing—can navigate the tight bends and clear the clog without risking damage to the porcelain. 

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.

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.

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