Do sewer cleaning companies need to be licensed?

<div><p>In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">our state licensing tool</a> to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.</p></div>

How much does it cost to get something out of the sewer?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-clear-a-main-sewer-line-clog.htm#">cost to snake your main sewer line</a> is around <b>$250</b> for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between <b>$45 and $200</b> per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost <b>$3,100 on average</b>.</p></div>

How do I know if my main sewer line is clogged?

<div><p>There are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/warning-signs-main-sewer-line-clog.htm">signs of a clog in your main sewer line</a> that you should keep in mind.</p><p>Common signs of a sewer line clog:</p><ul><li><p>Multiple fixtures in your home drain slowly</p></li><li><p>Drains in your home gurgle during or after draining</p></li><li><p>Water backs up into your sewer line cleanout</p></li><li><p>You notice foul odors in your home</p></li></ul><p>The best way to confirm that your main sewer line is clogged is to hire a professional plumber to assess the situation and use a camera to inspect the inside.</p></div>

Will drain cleaner clear a clogged sewer line?

<div><p>In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.</p></div>

Can I clean my sewer myself?

<div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/sewer-cleaners/">professional sewer cleaner near you</a> to handle this type of work.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Sewer cleaners in Sea Cliff, NY

Cheap John's The Drain Professionals

80th Street And Eliot Avenue

Cheap John's The Drain Professionals

80th Street And Eliot Avenue

Customers say: Super punctual

68 local quotes requested

38 years of experience

When the sewerage system of your home or business is clogged and creating problems in flowing, it is suggested to contact a professional plumber immediately so that you can get your sewer pipes cleaned as soon as possible for residential and commercial.. For this reason, if you are looking for professional sewer cleaning services while living in Queens, Jamaica and Flushing, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Middle Village, Corona, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Maspeth, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Jackson Heights. Ridgewood, College point, Astoria, Woodside, Sunnyside, East Elmhurst, Bayside, Douglaston, Bellerose, Floral Park, College Point, Little Neck, Fresh Meadows, Whitestone, Queens Village, Hollis, Laurelton, Howard Beach, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens. Queens and Nassau County NY, then trust The Sewer Guys. We are known as one of the most respected local plumbing companies to provide top-quality sewer cleaning services with fair and competitive prices. Our plumbers are highly efficient and ensure that your sewerage pipes are functioning at their best by providing detailed sewer cleaning services.

"good guys, very professional"

Carlos C on April 2021

When the sewerage system of your home or business is clogged and creating problems in flowing, it is suggested to contact a professional plumber immediately so that you can get your sewer pipes cleaned as soon as possible for residential and commercial.. For this reason, if you are looking for professional sewer cleaning services while living in Queens, Jamaica and Flushing, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Middle Village, Corona, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Maspeth, Glendale, Kew Gardens, Jackson Heights. Ridgewood, College point, Astoria, Woodside, Sunnyside, East Elmhurst, Bayside, Douglaston, Bellerose, Floral Park, College Point, Little Neck, Fresh Meadows, Whitestone, Queens Village, Hollis, Laurelton, Howard Beach, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens. Queens and Nassau County NY, then trust The Sewer Guys. We are known as one of the most respected local plumbing companies to provide top-quality sewer cleaning services with fair and competitive prices. Our plumbers are highly efficient and ensure that your sewerage pipes are functioning at their best by providing detailed sewer cleaning services.

"good guys, very professional"

Carlos C on April 2021

PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

PRIORITY CESSPOOL SEWER & DRAIN, INC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

137 local quotes requested

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024

At Priority Cesspool we Install, service and maintaine cesspool & septic systems as well as providing sewer & drain cleaning services. Priority Cesspool is a full service cesspool, sewer & drain company. N.Y.S. Dec Lic # 1A-873 Member L.I.L.W.A. (L.I. Liquid Waste Ass.) Member B.B.B. Suffolk County License #44528-LW DBA of Clear River Environmental Service Corp

"Everything went well"

Jeanne D on August 2024

HSM Piping & Heating Inc

HSM Piping & Heating Inc

Customers say: Quick response

269 local quotes requested

13 years of experience

We have been in business for around 8 years. Our goal is to provide our customers quick and quality service to help maintain the maximum comfort in their homes.

"HSM Piping & Heating Inc was the best. They did boiler repair for us."

Anjely B on June 2025

We have been in business for around 8 years. Our goal is to provide our customers quick and quality service to help maintain the maximum comfort in their homes.

"HSM Piping & Heating Inc was the best. They did boiler repair for us."

Anjely B on June 2025

The Plumbing Pros

50-35 Clearview Expressway

50-35 Clearview Expressway

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

2 years of experience

Welcome to The Plumbing Pros, proudly servicing Athens and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Prompt."

Hari S on March 2023

Welcome to The Plumbing Pros, proudly servicing Athens and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Prompt."

Hari S on March 2023

Dynamic Drainage

964 Connetquot Avenue

964 Connetquot Avenue

74 local quotes requested

Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Dynamic Drainage was excellent in clearing out our shower drain. The job was done efficiently. Customer service was great. Very honest and courteous. I highly recommend them. "

Susan R on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Dynamic Drainage was excellent in clearing out our shower drain. The job was done efficiently. Customer service was great. Very honest and courteous. I highly recommend them. "

Susan R on August 2025

3 years of experience

100% free no-commitment estimates with a focus on honesty. Whether you prefer a personalized in-person consultation or the convenience of an online estimate, we've got you covered. Our experienced team is ready to assess your plumbing needs and provide you with an accurate and transparent estimate, all with your convenience in mind.

Grantys Topline Services

Grantys Topline Services

30 years of experience

“We provide quality services to our customers satisfaction”

"Also known as 'Gee HVAC Services', which is the company I thought I hired. They had 5 reviews and had 4 stars so I was fine with that. I only noticed that it was Granty's Topline Services when we got our receipt. We called initially to get heating fixed in an extension room. After they came the heat in the whole rest of the house went out. That's when I checked the receipt and then realized that this is not the company I thought I hired. When I found them on Yelp I thought they were Gee HVAC Services. That's when I saw the 1 star reviews and realized we were scammed. We literally paid $600+ to have our heat broken in the entire house. On top of that, after we called to have him come back and fix it, the heat was on in the house, but 2 hours later there was smoke coming out of the boiler room and water was EVERYWHERE. He said it was because we needed to change the water valve, but this problem didn't happen until he came to break it. I am now in tears and it is going to be 9 degrees tomorrow night and I currently have Covid. This has been an absolute disaster. Edit: I came back to do an update since we finally got a legit HVAC person in to fix the mess Tony made. First of all, he didn't do a tune up. Or at least the guy who fixed this said it was the shoddiest work he's ever seen. Secondly, he almost killed us. He bypassed the controller and hooked up the boiler to the always on mode, so pretty soon there was steam coming out of our boiler room and it was chugging out boiling water. It eventually would have exploded. I am considering any legal action I can and will review on every single site I can to warn people to stay away. This man is a crook. Also, my husband told me when he was first here and was looking at the radiator in a different room he had water spewing everywhere. I didn't know this at the time because I was sick in bed with Covid and my husband didn't want to upset me. Absolute disaster. I was fooled by the other business name he 'works' under (really steals)."

Caitlin D on February 2023

“We provide quality services to our customers satisfaction”

"Also known as 'Gee HVAC Services', which is the company I thought I hired. They had 5 reviews and had 4 stars so I was fine with that. I only noticed that it was Granty's Topline Services when we got our receipt. We called initially to get heating fixed in an extension room. After they came the heat in the whole rest of the house went out. That's when I checked the receipt and then realized that this is not the company I thought I hired. When I found them on Yelp I thought they were Gee HVAC Services. That's when I saw the 1 star reviews and realized we were scammed. We literally paid $600+ to have our heat broken in the entire house. On top of that, after we called to have him come back and fix it, the heat was on in the house, but 2 hours later there was smoke coming out of the boiler room and water was EVERYWHERE. He said it was because we needed to change the water valve, but this problem didn't happen until he came to break it. I am now in tears and it is going to be 9 degrees tomorrow night and I currently have Covid. This has been an absolute disaster. Edit: I came back to do an update since we finally got a legit HVAC person in to fix the mess Tony made. First of all, he didn't do a tune up. Or at least the guy who fixed this said it was the shoddiest work he's ever seen. Secondly, he almost killed us. He bypassed the controller and hooked up the boiler to the always on mode, so pretty soon there was steam coming out of our boiler room and it was chugging out boiling water. It eventually would have exploded. I am considering any legal action I can and will review on every single site I can to warn people to stay away. This man is a crook. Also, my husband told me when he was first here and was looking at the radiator in a different room he had water spewing everywhere. I didn't know this at the time because I was sick in bed with Covid and my husband didn't want to upset me. Absolute disaster. I was fooled by the other business name he 'works' under (really steals)."

Caitlin D on February 2023

Pipe Monkeys Sewer and Drain,inc

Pipe Monkeys Sewer and Drain,inc

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Is your faucet leaking? Does your shower drain too slowly? Do you have low water pressure? Whatever plumbing issue you're experiencing, don't try to deal with it yourself. The knowledgeable team at Pipe Monkeys Sewer and Drain, Inc is here to help. From pipe inspections to professional drain cleaning, we provide a wide range of plumbing repair services to individuals in the Maspeth, Flushing, Whitestone and Bayside, Queens, NY areas. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Had a backup in our sewer trap in the basement. Called Pipe Monkeys and spoke to Kirk, he listened to my situation and said they could resolve our problem today and was very reassuring. He said they would be here within the hour. Technician Nick came on time and assessed the situation and got to work right away. He snaked out the trap and ran the snake out to the street a few times and pulled out some old roots from a long dead tree that used to be outside of our house. Problem solved and our drains are now flowing freely. Nick cleaned up the area around the trap and took away the dead roots. I found him to be professional and courteous. Would recommend them."

Robert M on October 2021

Is your faucet leaking? Does your shower drain too slowly? Do you have low water pressure? Whatever plumbing issue you're experiencing, don't try to deal with it yourself. The knowledgeable team at Pipe Monkeys Sewer and Drain, Inc is here to help. From pipe inspections to professional drain cleaning, we provide a wide range of plumbing repair services to individuals in the Maspeth, Flushing, Whitestone and Bayside, Queens, NY areas. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Had a backup in our sewer trap in the basement. Called Pipe Monkeys and spoke to Kirk, he listened to my situation and said they could resolve our problem today and was very reassuring. He said they would be here within the hour. Technician Nick came on time and assessed the situation and got to work right away. He snaked out the trap and ran the snake out to the street a few times and pulled out some old roots from a long dead tree that used to be outside of our house. Problem solved and our drains are now flowing freely. Nick cleaned up the area around the trap and took away the dead roots. I found him to be professional and courteous. Would recommend them."

Robert M on October 2021

13 years of experience

We are a company that can help with any need that you may have.

Platinum Residential Services

266 Bangor St

No reviews

Platinum Residential Services

266 Bangor St

No reviews

25 years of experience

EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE * EXCEPTIONAL COMPANIES * EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS. Platinum Residential Services (PRS) is truly unique in the HVAC Industry. We are Family Operated and perform all trades in-house without the use of subcontractors. Boilers, Air-Conditioning Systems, Plumbing is all performed by our technicians with onsite Project Management. PRS a One-Source for all your Mechanical, Electric, and Plumbing Projects and Services- Your Comfort Comes First. DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES. SAME GOALS. The highly- respected companies who are members of Platinum Energy Group (PEG) supply everything from boiler equipment to cost-efficient lighting… from energy management to natural gas and electricity. But we have built a reputation that goes beyond our ability to provide quality products and services. We are proud to be known for providing solutions. Whether you are responsible for commercial, industrial or institutional property, each of our carefully selected companies has the expertise and the experience to assess your situation and recommend cost-efficient and effective approaches that will satisfy your needs as well as your budget. We can even arrange for creative financing. EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE Platinum Energy Group is family-owned and operated by two generations of energy experts. Our experience helps us pinpoint other professionals who have honed their skills and talents in one specific area. As part of PEG, these experts apply their focus to your project while understanding how their specialty fits into the overall framework. EXCEPTIONAL COMPANIES Over the years, we have added companies to our roster that complement our mission of becoming your complete energy source. Each of the companies meets our criteria for relevant, well-priced, high quality service and products.