Top-rated sewer cleaners.

Get matched with top sewer cleaners in Oneonta, NY

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

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

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Sewer Cleaning pros in Oneonta, NY

*The Angi rating for Sewer Cleaning companies in Oneonta, NY is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Sewer Cleaning needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Sewer Cleaning companies in Oneonta, NY is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Sewer Cleaning needs.

Last update on November 13, 2025

Find Sewer cleaners in Oneonta

Avatar for Freedom Plumbing, Heating & Sewer Service LLC

Freedom Plumbing, Heating & Sewer Service LLC

5.00(
8
)

Freedom Plumbing, Heating & Sewer Service LLC

5.00(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our business strives to provide top quality service along with fair and transparent pricing. You can expect that at least one of the dedicated owners will be at your home or business to ensure the job gets done right the first time. We aim to make customers feel like part of the team and your happiness is our priority. For all veterans, first responders and active military members, please ask us about our discounts. Let us thank YOU for our Freedom!

"Jake was awesome. I called another company who was going to charge me an arm and a leg plus going to dig up my whole front yard. Jake did it for a reasonable price and was able to snake and clean out the line. He was professional and has earned my business and referral"

Bryan F on April 2021

Our business strives to provide top quality service along with fair and transparent pricing. You can expect that at least one of the dedicated owners will be at your home or business to ensure the job gets done right the first time. We aim to make customers feel like part of the team and your happiness is our priority. For all veterans, first responders and active military members, please ask us about our discounts. Let us thank YOU for our Freedom!

"Jake was awesome. I called another company who was going to charge me an arm and a leg plus going to dig up my whole front yard. Jake did it for a reasonable price and was able to snake and clean out the line. He was professional and has earned my business and referral"

Bryan F on April 2021

Avatar for C-W Sanitation

C-W Sanitation

No reviews yet

C-W Sanitation

No reviews yet
Emergency services offered

With over 50 years of experience, our locally owned and operated company will make your septic system installation look easy! Don't trust other less experienced companies for your job. C-Way Sanitation experts are the only inspectors in the North County area who are licensed by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. We can also provide certified septic inspections for your real estate transactions. C-Way Sanitation can tend to all of your septic installation needs!

With over 50 years of experience, our locally owned and operated company will make your septic system installation look easy! Don't trust other less experienced companies for your job. C-Way Sanitation experts are the only inspectors in the North County area who are licensed by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. We can also provide certified septic inspections for your real estate transactions. C-Way Sanitation can tend to all of your septic installation needs!

Avatar for Horender Construction Co Inc

Horender Construction Co Inc

No reviews yet

Horender Construction Co Inc

No reviews yet
78 years of experience

Horender Construction Inc provides Fort Plain, Montgomery County and surrounding areas with quality septic tank cleaning, sewer line repair, and more. We cater to residential and commercial customers. Expect only quality results, professionalism, and dependability from us, because we consider your satisfaction our greatest company achievement. Some of our other specialties include excavation services, sewer cleaning, grease trap cleaning and septic pumping to name a few. Call today for the best!

Horender Construction Inc provides Fort Plain, Montgomery County and surrounding areas with quality septic tank cleaning, sewer line repair, and more. We cater to residential and commercial customers. Expect only quality results, professionalism, and dependability from us, because we consider your satisfaction our greatest company achievement. Some of our other specialties include excavation services, sewer cleaning, grease trap cleaning and septic pumping to name a few. Call today for the best!

Avatar for Anderson-Shortell

Anderson-Shortell

4.11(
9
)

Anderson-Shortell

4.11(
9
)
Customers say: Quality work
113 years of experience

Anderson-Shortell is a locally owned & operated, full service company offering air conditioning & heating contractors. We have been serving Olean, NY, the Southern Tier, & Northern PA for over 90 years. We provide a quality plumbing contractors for both residential & commercial needs.

"It took the plumber 25 minutes to tap into existing line and attach connector water line to refrigerator. He charged me $250.00."

Sidney T on June 2020

Anderson-Shortell is a locally owned & operated, full service company offering air conditioning & heating contractors. We have been serving Olean, NY, the Southern Tier, & Northern PA for over 90 years. We provide a quality plumbing contractors for both residential & commercial needs.

"It took the plumber 25 minutes to tap into existing line and attach connector water line to refrigerator. He charged me $250.00."

Sidney T on June 2020

Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether rats can come up the toilet, the unfortunate answer is yes, it’s possible, though it’s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they’re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet’s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk.

A sewer cleanout typically looks like a white or gray PVC pipe with a removable cap. It's often located either in your yard or basement, depending on your home's plumbing configuration. The cleanout pipe is designed to provide easy access to your sewer system for maintenance and inspections. It may be flush with the ground or slightly elevated, making it distinguishable from other pipes. When you remove the cap, you can access the sewer line directly or determine its direction, which can be helpful when you need to locate your sewer line from your house to the street.

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

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. 

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. 

Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul sewer odor throughout your house.

The Oneonta, NY homeowners’ guide to sewer cleaning services

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

See all articles