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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Cincinnati - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Cincinnati
4.2(
443
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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D and P Plumbing Inc
5.0(
35
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Couldn't be happier with the service our plumber provided. Super friendly, honest, and did an amazing job 👏 They showed up on time, fixed the problem fast and was advertised fair price! Definitely the best plumber I've used- will be calling them again if I ever need a plumber again. I highly recommend this plumbing company!"
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by6%of homeowners
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Joe Lay & Sons Plumbing
4.4(
23
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The workers arrived on time. They explained everything they were doing and asked approval for anything where there were options. They cleaned up when they were finished. They were polite and professional. I would hire them again."
107 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Pro-Tech Home Solutions LLC
5.0(
4
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Josh arrived the morning after my call for service to unclog my kitchen sink. I had exhausted my efforts by using two different plungers to no avail. I was quoted a reasonable price agreeing to the charge. I just felt it was going to be more of a job than either of us thought. I was correct as Josh snaked and augured the drain pipes without success. Moving to a clean out he worked revealing a grease plug. To move it required air and water pressure and an acceptable price increase. After about four hours, all blockage was moved along and the drain was open. If needing a plumber in the future, Josh will be the first I call."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apollo Home
3.7(
73
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a real clean and thorough job replacing our tankless water heater. Service technician Collin was very professional well mannered and highly skilled. The price was a bit higher than the national average however time will tell if it was worth it."
Furnace Installation
Heat Pump Installation
Response time6 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

If you’ll be digging up your floor to get access to your pipes when putting in a sewer backflow preventer, this would also be a good time to take care of any other plumbing issues or renovations. For example, you could install additional pipes for a basement bathroom. Since the floor will be sealed over with concrete when you’re done, now’s a good time to take care of those bigger tasks.

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.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

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.

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