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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Columbia - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant
Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant
4.8(
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scheduled an appointment to arrive within two hours, with my OK to arrive earlier if possible. Plumber Mike Miller made it an hour early, diagnosed the problem and snaked the clog through the clean out. He checked his work and left no mess. Completely satisfied."
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+16

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Gator Flow LLC
Gator Flow LLC
5.0(
20
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Nate was simply amazing! Arrived promptly and saw what needed to be done, and repaired everything! Very efficient and extremely well done!! Very courteous and respectful. Cleaned up leaving nothing for me to do other than enjoy my hot running water and new bathroom sink!! Strongly recommend based on the work and affordability!!"
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1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street

+33

Avatar for One Stop Plumbing Heating and Air
One Stop Plumbing Heating and Air
4.7(
14
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At One Stop Plumbing, Heating & Air, we serve homeowners throughout the Midlands of South Carolina, helping keep homes comfortable and running smoothly year-round. Our skilled, experienced team brings in-depth knowledge of modern plumbing techniques and equipment to every job. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we stay current with industry advancements so we can provide dependable solutions tailored to your needs. Call us today and experience a team committed to your comfort.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc.
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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American Plumbing Service
4.8(
100
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First impression was great: Tim picked up the phone right away, was available the same afternoon, called when he was on his way, and was overall very personable. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to actually want to do the work. He fixed the tub drain right away. Would barely look at the shower control issue and without even taking the front piece off to look, told me it would need to be replaced because the fixture was not a name brand. Did not tell me what would be involved, give me a quote, or express any interest in doing the work, just "Yep, that needs to be replaced. What else needs to be done?" So I showed him the toilet with a weak flush (water running into the bowl, had to hold handle down to flush completely). He tried flushing it a couple of times and told me I needed a new toilet because this one was "a piece of junk". I asked what was wrong with it and he said something vague about there probably being cracks in some unnamed part, and he'd have to take the tank off to repair it and by that time we may as well get a new toilet. Was there anything else I needed him to look at? I asked him to try to repair it and he went and got his snake (??? it was never clogged), snaked it, said it wasn't clogged and we needed a new one. I asked him what would happen if he replaced the flapper. He did and voila, it flushed without holding the handle down... A few minutes later he heard water running into the bowl again. He pulled out some other part and replaced that and like magic, that was fixed too. Before he left, I asked for a quote to replace the shower controls and he seemed reluctant to give me one. It wasn't an unreasonable number. I felt like he didn't want my business unless we wanted to remodel the whole bathroom. I'm not sure why I had to make a specific suggestion for how to fix my own toilet to get him to do it, unless he thought I was too dumb to know that it was a simple repair. I did appreciate that he charged me fairly for the work he did do. I appreciated that he was friendly and available the same day. But will I be calling him the next time I need a plumber? Sadly, no."
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Tim Cook, owner of American Plumbing Service
Water and Sewer Line

+2

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

If you want to avoid using a snake to unclog a drain, or if you don’t have one, try vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes, and then run hot water (but not boiling water) down the drain to see if the clog is clear. Repeat multiple times as needed.

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

Yes, drains are one common entry point for water bugs. However, water bugs may enter your home through various locations including doors, windows, pipes, and vents. Water bugs are drawn to the dark and moist atmosphere drains provide, and can easily find their way into your home through sewer drain pipes. You can stop water bugs from entering through drains by regularly cleaning your drains and repairing faulty drainage systems.

You can unclog a double kitchen sink by plunging the side with the garbage disposal. Cover the drain hole on the other side first to avoid creating a mess. Plunge up and down until the water starts to drain. You can also pour in baking soda and vinegar to try and dissolve a clog. 

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