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Last update on March 26, 2026

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Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
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Serving Ithaca, 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 time1 hour
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Buddy's Quality Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Whether it’s a large commercial excavation project or a residential site, we specialize in providing top-notch services on every project we take on. Our skilled team is ready to tackle any challenge with precision and care, ensuring every job meets our high standards. Call or text us at (570) 529-2953

Debris to be removed
Damaged concrete pad
New sidewalk
Excavator using hydraulic hammer to break out shale for pad placement.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Simple blockages can be cleared using household plungers or manual snakes, provided no severe plumbing issues exist.

Using less toilet paper is the easiest way to prevent future clogs. Also, avoid flushing sanitary products, thick paper towels, or hair down the toilet. If you’ve been using a brick in the tank to reduce the water used to flush the toilet, take it out immediately. Bricks will eventually fall apart and clog your toilet drain. Keeping your toilet lid closed also helps avoid future clogs.

Snaking a toilet is similar to clearing sinks and bathtubs, but there are unique circumstances where you’d have to drain, disassemble, and remove the toilet to fix the clog. For stubborn clogs in the toilet trap, a toilet auger—designed with a shorter cable and a protective plastic encasing—can navigate the tight bends and clear the clog without risking damage to the porcelain. 

Main sewer lines can clog for several reasons. For example, if you regularly dump oil or grease down your drain, it could eventually block your line. Sometimes, tree roots can penetrate and grow inside old sewer pipes, creating a major blockage. Flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, or baby wipes) can also clog your plumbing system.

The type of clog in your sewer main determines the required cleaning method. Different types or methods of sewer main cleaning require various tools like chemicals, mechanical removal, or a combination of both. Some of the most common types of sewer main line cleaning include:

  • Minor debris removal: $100–$600

  • Tree root removal: $100–$1,000

  • Trenchless pipe repair: $60–$250 per linear foot

  • General line repairs: $1,000–$4,000

  • Full pipe replacement: $3,000–$25,000

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