Top-rated sewer cleaners.

Get matched with top sewer cleaners in Ithaca, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your sewer cleaning project in Ithaca, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY ITHACA, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon17
    Verified sewer cleaning services reviews

Find Sewer cleaners in Ithaca

Avatar for Afford-A-Rooter
Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

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 time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Buddy's Quality Construction LLC
Buddy's Quality Construction LLC
5.0(
2
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

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.
Handymen Project

+75

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

If you don’t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line.

If the toilet is overflowing but there’s no clog, that’s a sign that the issue is deeper in the system, and plunging may not help. A blockage in your home’s plumbing, the plumbing vent, or even city sewer lines can cause toilets to overflow. The issue could also be the toilet itself if the filler float isn’t set to the correct height or if parts are damaged or worn out.

There are many things that could cause your basement floor drain to back up. One significant cause of a drainage backup is flushing non-flushable items, such as wipes, paper towels, and facial tissue. Other causes of a backed-up basement floor drain include tree roots impeding the drain pipe or an accumulation of hair, oil, and grease. 

The Ithaca, NY homeowners’ guide to sewer cleaning services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.