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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Berne - Updated Nov 2026

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Rolling Rooter
4.4(
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service, they did exactly what they said they would do. Located the problem in our sewer main, dug it up and replaced what needed replacing so much faster than I expected! I'm definitely a happy customer!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Life's Draining
4.4(
74
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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 worked on my sewer main clean out with two different machines. Come to find out my sewer main was broken so I had to have the city come to make sure that it wasn’t an issue on their side which unfortunately it wasn’t. Had to hire another company to do an emergency dig which will start today in about two hours. Will use Richard again for other projects in my home once my sewer main is fixed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J. Ellrott Excavating and Sewer Cleaning Inc.
4.9(
12
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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
A Real Plumber
4.4(
42
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Berne, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They quoted $150 to install my garbage disposal. A father and son operation, they came on time, were very pleasant, worked swiftly, cleaned up and gave me instructions and tips on how the disposal works. The old disposal was rusted in and took some time to get out. The whole job was 2 hours. They honorably kept to their quote plus a small truck charge. The other plumber here, Plumbing Today, Inc., quoted $548. Any way you look at it, the quote was outrageous; I felt they were gouging."
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%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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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.

When hiring a sewer line company, you need to consider more than just the quoted price. Make sure to check that the company or contractor is licensed, certified, and insured to protect you both. Check for positive reviews, and you can even request references for extra peace of mind. 

To find the best contractor, you might also want to consider how long the company has been in business doing sewer line cleaning and if they’ve won any industry awards for their work and service. Review potential contracts closely, and look for transparent pricing.

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.

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’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’s life span. 

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 sewer odor throughout your house.

You could be smelling sewer gas in your kitchen because of a dry P-trap, clogged vent pipe, or leaking plumbing seals. If you smell a rotten egg odor, check your sink’s P-trap and plumbing connections first. A clogged or damaged vent pipe can trap sewer gas and push it back into your kitchen through the plumbing pipes. Loose or deteriorated seals around drainpipes can also allow sewer gas to leak out. If you can’t find the source, call a local plumber for expert help.

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