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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Effort - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for BARBOSA SEWER & DRAIN INC
BARBOSA SEWER & DRAIN INC
5.0(
16
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"This is at least the second time that we have used Barbosa. When Steve showed up on time I recognized him from the first time. Just as before, he was kind and polite. He looked over the situation and started doing his job. (We have a unique situation since our original home is over 100 years old. Part of what needs pumped is near our goat pen, so there was straw mixed in with the "regular" household waste.) He did the best that he could to get out the "regular stuff" and allowed me to spray some water to try to loosen more up. He was pleasant and helpful during all of this time. He even put the doors back down for me and closed up the shed. Also, I need to recognize the office staff too. I had called another service and was playing phone tag with them for three days. After no return call on the fourth day, I looked for another company and tried Barbosa. She answered promptly, found our records from 3 years ago, and got us scheduled within two business days! She reviewed the payment amount, ways to pay and told us the service man's name who would be out. All the time with a cheerful tone in her voice. I have put their number in my phone for Septic and they will be who we call from now on!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Environmental Service Corp of PA
4.8(
74
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Sewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The lady who answers the telephone went out of her way to make a convenient appointment for me as we needed a specific time since this is a vacation property. On the morning of the appointment, their driver, Ryan, called and asked if it was a good time to come over. He was then at my house in 15 or 20 minutes! Ryan was extremely personable, and explained the whole process since we are used to sewers. His work was neat and quick. The price was exactly as quoted too! I have already referred them out to friends."
Response time1 day
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Pump and Go
5.0(
1
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, drain cleaning, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Top Notch Plumbing, LLC
Top Notch Plumbing, LLC
5.0(
2
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This is the second time I've called for ferdinand for a plumbing issue. I had a leaking filter off the main water pipe and had no idea what to do. He fixed it up with a new model and showed me how to replace future filters. He's very polite and professional and patient with new homeowners like myself. His pricing is also very reasonable. I plan on keeping him as my main plumber for future issues."
Shower install
Shower install
Installed new fill valve and flapper
Install new fill valve and flapper
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Avatar for Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
4.3(
298
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The guys from Haines Drains were very polite and professional. They and did an awesome job removing roots from my sewer line and verified their work with a camera. They then followed up with steam cleaning and chemical treatment to prevent future root growth. Would highly recommend this company!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for John's Plumbing
John's Plumbing
4.4(
13
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Superior work. John has great attention to detail and managed to complete the work in a timely manner. He arrived when he said he would and took control of the situation immediately. His cost was reasonable and fair considering that we were under time restraints to complete the work. Will definitely hire again."
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+30

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Brooks Plumbing & Heating, LLC
4.7(
52
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They came on time, when they said they they would. Looked over the 5 different jobs I needed done. Actually LISTENED to me!!! Gave me a fair price. Showed up to do the repairs, fixed everything, cleaned up and left , thanking ME for the work! A pleasure to work with. I found my new plumbing contractor!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

It is generally safe to stay in a house that smells like sewage for a short time, but you should get the problem fixed as soon as possible. While the level of sewer gas is usually low enough to only cause minor symptoms, prolonged inhalation can lead to headaches, nausea, or respiratory irritation. High levels of gas exposure can be more dangerous, and high concentrations of methane—a component of sewer gas—can pose an explosion risk in enclosed spaces. If you smell sewer gas in your home, ventilate the area and call a professional to locate, assess, and fix the problem, as it will not go away on its own.

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.

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 professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.

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.

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