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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Marcellus - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared was very easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and has excellent background in this business having been a manager of a rooter router business for 10 years prior to starting his own business. He listened carefully to what I told him we did to try to fix the problem before calling him. After he arrived he looked over the house plumbing to further analyze what needed to be done. He then went right to work explaining the main drain cleaning process and the steps he would take in using his cleaning auger machine to accomplish unclogging the line. We could see the positive results and unobstructed water flow in the line as he finished using his machine. I was pleased he have us his card before he left as I would definitely call him in the future if needed."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Clean Slate Septic
4.5(
23
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Hard working father and son. Responded to my urgent need to repair collapsed sump pump drainage line including coordination with utilities and town. Excavated and installed new line below grade. Installed a new pump with appropriate horsepower rating, all in lousy weather. Highly recommended."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse
4.1(
26
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a very nice job and he did everything that I wanted him to do.  He came right away, he was very nice, and he figured out that the problem was out in the yard.  He explained how he did it all and he told me that he thought it would work for at least awhile but I haven’t had a problem since.  I have only had experience with local plumbers and I think his price was very good compared to them."
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+3

Recommended by65%of homeowners
KY's Sewage and Drain
5.0(
3
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Your next Sewer project doesn't have to be stressful. At Kys Sewer and Drain/Handyman, we believe in providing an outstanding experience for our customers. We are a Sewer and Handyman company with 14 years of experience. We value quality, integrity and professionalism. We look forward to your call. We also accept Cash, Check and Cashapp.

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service
Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service
3.3(
33
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1888

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Left a message on a Saturday evening. Dominic called back in 10 minutes. He arrived in about an hour and was done in less than an hour cleaning a blockage from the sewer line. Cost was very reasonable. Would definitely hire them again."
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Conventional
Tankless

+5

Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Generation Plumbing
5.0(
1
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Marcellus, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1920

Free estimates

Generation Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. \n \nNearly 100 years of experience!

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, 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.

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

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).

While some chemical drain cleaners with hydrochloric acid can dissolve hair, this method is not recommended as it can also destroy your plumbing pipes. A common DIY alternative is using baking soda and vinegar, which can help break down the clog but will not actually dissolve the hair. The best and safest method for clearing a hair clog is to remove it manually. You can use a drain snake, a straightened wire hanger with pliers to fish out the clog, or have a plumber use a professional auger for more severe blockages.

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. 

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