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The Plumber

PO Box 128
4.08(
31
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•Approved Pro

The Plumber

PO Box 128
4.08(
31
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
35 local quotes requested
11 years of experience

Are you looking for prompt, quality service from a local professional? Well you’ve found it with The Plumber! Our work is based upon four generations of experience. We offer service, repairs and installations, inside, outside or underground. Whether it’s a toilet or a sink. A faucet or a drain. A gas line or a water line. We can handle it! We use state of the art equipment and materials to provide our customers with the best possible solution for their plumbing needs. So whenever you have a need, you “better call The Plumber!”

"He was friendly and knowledgeable. Explained his work And charges were fair. Would definitely hire him again"

Margaret A on October 2025

Are you looking for prompt, quality service from a local professional? Well you’ve found it with The Plumber! Our work is based upon four generations of experience. We offer service, repairs and installations, inside, outside or underground. Whether it’s a toilet or a sink. A faucet or a drain. A gas line or a water line. We can handle it! We use state of the art equipment and materials to provide our customers with the best possible solution for their plumbing needs. So whenever you have a need, you “better call The Plumber!”

"He was friendly and knowledgeable. Explained his work And charges were fair. Would definitely hire him again"

Margaret A on October 2025

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C-W Sanitation

891 Cooks Corners RD
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C-W Sanitation

891 Cooks Corners RD
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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!

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Horender Construction Co Inc

2155 River Rd
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Horender Construction Co Inc

2155 River Rd
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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!

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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse

1770 Erie Blvd W
4.09(
22
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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse

1770 Erie Blvd W
4.09(
22
)
Customers say: Quick response
27 years of experience

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional DBA - Mr Rooter Corp.

"Do not call this company! Call your local municipality first. My 75 year old mother-in-law had a basement floor drain back up late the night of June 20. Called Mr. Rooter and they came the next morning. They charged 270 dollars to clean from the house to the sewer. The town and the county will do this for free. Then because this did not solve the problem they "snaked" inside the house using a spear head and partially cleared up the problem. They claimed that there was a calcium blockage that could not be cleared and quoted a price of about $3,700.00 to jackhammer and replace a pipe in the house. They never tried a different cutter on the snake. While snaking, they left a huge smelly flooded mess in the basement. Did not try to clean it. The next day the floor drain backed up again. Long story short, after talking to neighbors, we called the county and they came and cleaned from the house to the street using better equipment than Mr. Rooter did. Then we called a reputable plumber who snaked the inside of the house with the proper tools. The calcium blockage was actually grease that was easily cleared with a cutter head on the snake. Each person we spoke with were surprised that Mr. Rooter did not try to use a cutter on the end of the snake. They were not surprised that Mr. Rooter was looking to dig up the basement and replace a pipe to the tune of 3,700 dollars. Apparently they have a reputation. We also tried to contact Mr. Rooter with our concerns and were told a supervisor would call us. After making several calls, we were finally connected to a supervisor 13 days after our first attempt to speak to someone. He ended up telling us we had to talk to his boss. Still waiting to hear from him. I guess they are going to drag it out past the 30 day satisfaction guarantee. I don't exactly know that their 30 day satisfaction guarantee is, but we are not satisfied with them."

Mary G on July 2018

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional DBA - Mr Rooter Corp.

"Do not call this company! Call your local municipality first. My 75 year old mother-in-law had a basement floor drain back up late the night of June 20. Called Mr. Rooter and they came the next morning. They charged 270 dollars to clean from the house to the sewer. The town and the county will do this for free. Then because this did not solve the problem they "snaked" inside the house using a spear head and partially cleared up the problem. They claimed that there was a calcium blockage that could not be cleared and quoted a price of about $3,700.00 to jackhammer and replace a pipe in the house. They never tried a different cutter on the snake. While snaking, they left a huge smelly flooded mess in the basement. Did not try to clean it. The next day the floor drain backed up again. Long story short, after talking to neighbors, we called the county and they came and cleaned from the house to the street using better equipment than Mr. Rooter did. Then we called a reputable plumber who snaked the inside of the house with the proper tools. The calcium blockage was actually grease that was easily cleared with a cutter head on the snake. Each person we spoke with were surprised that Mr. Rooter did not try to use a cutter on the end of the snake. They were not surprised that Mr. Rooter was looking to dig up the basement and replace a pipe to the tune of 3,700 dollars. Apparently they have a reputation. We also tried to contact Mr. Rooter with our concerns and were told a supervisor would call us. After making several calls, we were finally connected to a supervisor 13 days after our first attempt to speak to someone. He ended up telling us we had to talk to his boss. Still waiting to hear from him. I guess they are going to drag it out past the 30 day satisfaction guarantee. I don't exactly know that their 30 day satisfaction guarantee is, but we are not satisfied with them."

Mary G on July 2018

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Fire & Water Restoration

7035 Van Buren Rd Bldg 2
4.75(
4
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Fire & Water Restoration

7035 Van Buren Rd Bldg 2
4.75(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been a local family owned business since 1999. Our niche is referrals from Insurance Companies, Insurance Adjusters, and Insurance Agents. This requires us to be extremely well insured, trained, and certified. Our Technicians are background checked, drug tested, uniformed and well equipped 24/7. All we do is emergency drying and cleaning so we know our job well. The insurance industry knows and trusts us to provide fast professional service to get your life back to normal as quickly and painlessly as possible.. A disaster in your home can cause financial hardship and stress. At Fire & Water Restoration, we have a highly skilled staff dedicated to minimizing the costs and stresses associated with fire, water, sewage, and mold damage. We hope that you never have to experience these catastrophes in your home or place of business. If you do, we hope that you will think of us. We would put your mind at ease and make the process of restoring your home or business as seamless as possible. No job is too big or small.

We have been a local family owned business since 1999. Our niche is referrals from Insurance Companies, Insurance Adjusters, and Insurance Agents. This requires us to be extremely well insured, trained, and certified. Our Technicians are background checked, drug tested, uniformed and well equipped 24/7. All we do is emergency drying and cleaning so we know our job well. The insurance industry knows and trusts us to provide fast professional service to get your life back to normal as quickly and painlessly as possible.. A disaster in your home can cause financial hardship and stress. At Fire & Water Restoration, we have a highly skilled staff dedicated to minimizing the costs and stresses associated with fire, water, sewage, and mold damage. We hope that you never have to experience these catastrophes in your home or place of business. If you do, we hope that you will think of us. We would put your mind at ease and make the process of restoring your home or business as seamless as possible. No job is too big or small.

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Anderson-Shortell

616 W State St
4.11(
9
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Anderson-Shortell

616 W State St
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

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

1200 Buffalo Rd
4.25(
83
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

1200 Buffalo Rd
4.25(
83
)
Customers say: Super punctual
90 years of experience

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. And there’s no extra for nights, weekends and holidays. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"The original quote was given as $211 to install the faucet I had purchased, which was a lot, but the RR man wouldn't install the faucet until the sink was repaired by another contractor. (There was no interference between the sink and the faucet.) The agreement was made to return two days later. The sink was repaired (reattached to the granite)but the installer wanted it to set before re-connecting the drains and garbage disposal. The Roto Rooter guy appeared the next day, installed the faucet and re-connected the drain and garbage disposal, presenting a bill for $411, for less than an hour of labor, with a charge of a few dollars for shut off valves, which was part of the $211 faucet installation. I am completely appalled that, for the expense of 45 minutes of labor, I am charged at a rate of $548 per hour. My wife paid the bill by credit card, as I was at work, could not protest this outrageous charge. When contacted by Roto Rooter to review the work, I complained and asked to be called, but have not recceved any calls from them. I strongly urge anyone who needs plumbing services to avoid this outrageous rip-off company."

Robert H on December 2018

Roto-Rooter offers commercial and residential plumbing services. And there’s no extra for nights, weekends and holidays. From emergency plumbing to drain cleaning, sewer cleaning to pipe work, Roto-Rooter can help you with any plumbing problem. Roto-Rooter plumbers are licensed and insured and handle everything from water lines to toilet and shower problems. No plumbing job is too big or too small for our experienced and professional plumbers. Schedule an appointment by phone or online, we'll come when it's convenient for you.

"The original quote was given as $211 to install the faucet I had purchased, which was a lot, but the RR man wouldn't install the faucet until the sink was repaired by another contractor. (There was no interference between the sink and the faucet.) The agreement was made to return two days later. The sink was repaired (reattached to the granite)but the installer wanted it to set before re-connecting the drains and garbage disposal. The Roto Rooter guy appeared the next day, installed the faucet and re-connected the drain and garbage disposal, presenting a bill for $411, for less than an hour of labor, with a charge of a few dollars for shut off valves, which was part of the $211 faucet installation. I am completely appalled that, for the expense of 45 minutes of labor, I am charged at a rate of $548 per hour. My wife paid the bill by credit card, as I was at work, could not protest this outrageous charge. When contacted by Roto Rooter to review the work, I complained and asked to be called, but have not recceved any calls from them. I strongly urge anyone who needs plumbing services to avoid this outrageous rip-off company."

Robert H on December 2018

Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

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

In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as "service line coverage" or "sewer line endorsements," that would protect against root damage to your sewer line.

Black Friday, also known as the day after Thanksgiving, is one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers. Plumbing pros receive many service requests for clogged drains, garbage disposal issues, and clogged sewer lines. Don’t hesitate to call a plumber on Black Friday if you experience emergency plumbing problems.

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.

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