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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Syracuse - Updated Nov 2026

Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Allen's Kitchen - Bath & Home Services
4.6(
179
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark Allen was a joy to work with. Kept us informed of when he would be performing the installation and always showed up when he said he would. Provided excellent recommendations on the installation project such as adding a whole house filter and using rough cedar to match the house around the outside vent area to give it a professional look . During removal he drained a bucket of sand from the old hot water heater so the recommendation for a filter was spot on. Final result was an excellent installation for a good price. I would highly recommend Allen's Kitchen - Bath & Home Services."
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R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance
New to Angi
Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

My Name is RJ Williams (Owner/Carpenter) with R-Dubs Remodeling & Property Maintenance LLC, where we are here to provide various services for your most important and expensive investment. I have been remodeling homes starting with a flooring career, to windows & doors, kitchens & bathrooms and more. We pride ourselves on our care for our clients (communication & Cleanliness), competitive pricing, attention to details, and virtual (hassle-free) estimate/booking process.

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Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared was awesome. From the initial phone call through the end of the job he was very professional and courteous. Assessed the problem, took the time to explain to me exactly what he planned on doing, and went over the possible outcomes (good and bad). Got right to work and had the drain clear in no time. 5 star experience all the way around and would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs a plumber. Hopefully I won’t need a plumber again any time soon, but I know who I’ll call if I do."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Do It Right Plumbing Inc
4.6(
381
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Guys did a great job. Very friendly. Explained what needed to be done to fix leak before they did work, after looking over the situation. Cleaned up after job was finished. Very professional and knowledgeable. Would call them again without hesitation. Very affordable."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Royal Plumbing & Heating Services
4.7(
174
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Hired them to figure out why my toilets were not flushing. I thought we may have had a clogged sewer drain from what was happening. When the service guy arrived he went into the basement saw that my downstairs pipe had pulled down from the underfloor. He proceeded to pull up my toilet to send the auger down through the drain. No clog was apparent. Had a new flange and wax ring to put the toilet back on but did not because of a pipe issue. Did not have the equipment in his van to fix this issue. Told him my husband and I can put toilet back in place but he did not say until he was all packed up that it could not be done until the pipe below was fixed. Went 2 days with toilet sitting in middle of my downstairs bathroom. Good thing we have one upstairs as well."
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+23

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Clean Slate Septic
4.5(
23
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I scheduled an appointment for a Wednesday on a Monday morning. I called to confirm details and was pleasently surprised when they were able to come that Monday afternoon due to a weather related resecheduling of a job. I received a text when they were on route and they arrived on time. They quickly accessed the situation and correctly identified the cause and location of the clogged drain. The Warrens, a father and son run business, were a pleasure to work with. Their communication throughout the incident was excellent. If fact I wil be using their service on additional plumbing work in the near furture."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

Food grease, soap buildup, paper products, and tree roots often cause serious clogs.

Drain fly problems can go away on their own—but only if the insects find the environment inhospitable. Those with a minor infestation can simply flush their toilets and run their faucets more frequently to flush out the flies and larvae. Others will have to deep clean their drains and set up traps.

It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn’t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.

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