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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Brooklyn - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for ACA Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
ACA Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.9(
112
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel did an excellent job replacing my sewer ejector pump. He was courteous and took his time explaining what needed to be done. Once he was done he let me see the pump was working before sealing it up. Again he was EXCELLENT!!!!"
Toilet install
Toilet install
Toilet install
Toilet install
Toilet install

+13

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Egli Plumbing
4.7(
59
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Egli Plumbing responded to the plumbing job. The initial down payment was reasonable towards the overall cost of the job. Two persons came and both worked on a segment of the task/s. They were punctual, well prepared and completed the water and sewer stack as required. They cleaned up after the job and removed the old piping. I was satisfied in choosing them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eno Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
26
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Eno Plumbing. They responded right away, although it was 6 am. Came shortly afterwards. Offered me several options to deal with my broken water heater. Went out of the way to accommodate my every wish. Installed it fast, clean and very professional. Took care of another problem I had with my circulation pump. Picked up used items and cleaned after themselves. Very friendly and positive e guys. Recommend to everyone."
One family boiler
Boiler and tankless water heater
Finish job (master bathroom)
Boiler room
Fire pump

+201

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

It is generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage for a short time, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. While the level of sewer gas is usually low enough to only cause minor symptoms, prolonged inhalation can lead to headaches, nausea, or respiratory irritation. High levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous, and high concentrations of methane—a component of sewer gas—can pose an explosion risk in enclosed spaces. If you smell sewer gas in your home, ventilate the area and call a professional to locate, assess, and fix the problem, as it will not go away on its own.

It’ll take 20 to 30 minutes to unclog a sewer line using a drain snake or drain cleaner. If you hire a professional, you should expect them to be on-site for three hours or less. In addition to clearing the clog, they’ll do other routine inspections, which adds to the overall time (and cost) required.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

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.

Some flushable wipes companies say they are designed to disintegrate within a few hours to a few days after being flushed. These wipes allegedly use materials that are more water-soluble than traditional wipes. However, many experts have raised concerns that even so-called "flushable" wipes do not break down as easily as claimed and can contribute to clogs and blockages in sewer systems.

To prevent plumbing and sewer problems, avoid flushing wipes, even those labeled as flushable. Instead, dispose of them in the trash. This can help prevent costly plumbing issues and reduce the strain on wastewater treatment systems.

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