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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Herkimer - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Afford-A-Rooter
Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Herkimer, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt reply to my call, came when he said he would, pricing was fair, worked with the mess in the basement without complaint. Gave a tentative quote based on unknown extent of work, but did the job within the quote Cleaned up the stairs and floor. Overall good experience considering the situation. Would highly recommend."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Drain Cleaners Sewer & Septic Professionals of Canton, Syracuse and Utica
3.5(
36
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Herkimer, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend this company to anyone. They were courteous, as neat as you could be in a plumbing issue. Cleaned up after themselves and did a great job."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Town Remodeling, LLC.
4.8(
122
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Herkimer, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Could not have asked for better more professional workmanship. Serge and Nick were always on time and worked from the moment that arrived to the moment they left. When the left the room was clean and Serge was good about explaining what had been done and what they would be doing the next day.The room looks fantastic; better than i ever would have expected. I will definitely hire them back again for our next remodeling project."
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
BMR Contracting
4.6(
34
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Herkimer, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"BMR had a technician out to my house within a couple of hours of my phone call after another emergency. The tech figured out my clog problem quickly and opened up the drain within about 30 min. He cleaned up the small amount of splashed water afterwards. I was completely happy with the service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drain 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.

There are a few reasons your snake won’t go down the floor drain. One common reason is a large obstruction in the drain that is causing a blockage. You can remove any debris you see in the drain before trying to snake it. In addition, the snake might not be long enough to reach the clog, or it might be the wrong diameter. 

If your washing machine drain is clogged, that isn’t a good sign. Unlike toilet drains or kitchen sink drains, there isn’t matter that is easily broken up with a plumbing snake, and more care is required. If you’re in an old house or have mineral-rich water, there could be a buildup inside the pipe. Either way, if the blockage isn’t obvious and doesn’t dislodge with a snake, you need to call a pro—otherwise, you risk damaging integral plumbing.

The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but liquid drain cleaners can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.

Yes, many services include camera inspections to identify the cause of the blockage. Confirm with your provider.

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