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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.7(
72
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Brandon came out this morning to assess the issue. He was very polite and professional. Maximus and Jon were my installers. They were professional, polite and got the job done timely. Great guys!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.8(
34
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The easiest home improvement project we have ever done on our old farmhouse. Prompt, professional, communicative and super friendly!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Call me Vadim. I always been good with my hands as long as I can remember. I can fix almost anything. If you’ll ask my family and friends about me they’ll tell that I’m a Jack of all trades. I’m always happy to help.

Shower remodeling
Shower remodeling
Shower remodeling
Basement remodeling
Basement remodeling

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A Real Plumber
4.0(
422
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Durham, 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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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Rolling Rooter
4.5(
14
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend this small business to anyone. We had an emergency backup/clog that caused our plumbing to be unusable. Found this business using Angie's List. Within minutes I was contacted and they were able to come within the hour, traveling 20+ miles. Justin was courteous and thorough. He made sure the main was unclogged and that all avenues of water travel were flowing smoothly. He also gave us some suggestions and things to look for. Great service! Great people! Prompt, thorough, courteous. Reasonable rates! Would definitely call again if we need plumbing/drain service."
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Sewer Cleaning questions, 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.

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

Costs range from $200 to $600, depending on the severity of the blockage and access difficulty.

If you’re wondering whether rats can come up the toilet, the unfortunate answer is yes, it’s possible, though it’s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they’re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet’s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

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