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Avatar for Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.7(
73
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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

"JSP sent 4 men to replace furnace and A/C condenser. All of them were exceedingly courteous, explained what they were doing and overcame obstacles as they arose. The company was also flexible on pricing and has 18 month no-interest financing! Crew was on times d worked hard. True professionals that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Premier Plumbing & Drain
4.3(
12
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Dan was able to come out on a Sunday very last minute to work on a clogged sink for my mom. He was beyond professional during our communication. Not only did he do a fantastic job, he kept me in the loop the whole way through. He was very thorough and clean (my mom is clean/neat freak). I would absolutely recommend him to others and will use him again."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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.

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

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.

The cost to repair a main sewer line clog is about $3,110 on average. The average cost range is  $1,310 to $4,950, but it can go as low as $215 and as high as $9,300 or more. The cost factors for this repair include the severity of the clog, pipe accessibility, video inspection, removal method, permits, pipe material, labor rates in your area, and time of year. Repairs made from outside during the winter can be more difficult due to the frozen ground or during the spring if the ground is saturated from a lot of rain and snow melt.

With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they’re usually U-shaped).

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