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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Jim's Plumbing Service
Jim's Plumbing Service
4.6(
28
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jim was great! He came promptly and fixed the problem. Clean and efficient. Very personable and his quote was spot on. He did the job as promised and made sure I have his contact information in case I have any future problem. I would hire him again in a heartbeat."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Gardner Plumbing LLC
4.6(
36
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"About four years ago, I had my sewer line cleaned by another local company. At that time, the person doing the cleaning bent his augur on â somethingâ and drew back mud. He told me that they would have to rip down my retaining wall and repair my line as â itâ s broken and you need a new sewer lineâ . Being retired and disabled, I was not able to afford it, so I bought a hand augur and did my own line but I could never get past 30 feet in doing the line. Lately there has been more back up and the line was not draining much at all. I called in a national company to clean the line and they also suggested running the camera down it and seeing where the damage---possible collapsed clay pipe?â was. After analyzing reviews online for trenchless sewer repair, as I did not want to rip down an over 100 year old stone retaining wall, I decided to call Gardner Plumbing and have them camera the line. The sewer was full of water to the top of the floor drain, and when Kevin came out he meticulously augured that sewer line for close to four and a half hours until it was clear and even made it to the main sewer line under the street. In doing so, he removed an unbelievable long thick root that was in the line that I can best describe as looking like a root from a Redwood tree! He then ran the camera as far as he could and there was no damage at all to the line: a few cracks, but no damage/breakage whatsoever! Instead of costing thousands of dollars to replace the line, I was charged a reasonable amount for the augur of the line and the camera. I highly praise this work that Kevin did and I thank him and Gardner Plumbing for being honest and not immediately trying to convince me on getting a new sewer line when I didnâ t really need to replace it. I will use this company in the future and will tell my neighbors about the greatâ and honestâ work that Gardner did. Thank you Gardner, you have a new happy customer now! ï"
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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BP Plumbing
5.0(
15
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I rarely leave reviews, but I had to take a moment to share how impressed I was. From the first call to the final fix, the experience was smooth and stress-free. They showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and didn’t try to upsell me on anything I didn’t need, which I really appreciated. I appreciated their honesty and work ethic. They treated my home with respect, cleaned up after the job, and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. It’s hard to find people who care and take pride in their work, and this plumber definitely did. Going forward they are my go to company. Thank you for helping our family!"
Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Line Install
Digging Sewer Line
Kitchen Sink Install
Shower Repair

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
JD PLUMBING SERVICE & REPAIR LLC
3.8(
10
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I have used JD plumbing multiple times. The most recent time I had a toilet, I could not unstop. They came out and got it unclogged right away. I have had a great experience with this company."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Rapid Rooter Plumbing
4.8(
86
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Shane's work impeccable. He was very professional and kind when he arrived and he went right to work. And not only did he unclog my tub drain he also put in stoppers in 2 of my bathroom sinks. He made sure we were satisfied with his work before we paid him. I would highly recommend this business for any of your plumbing needs."
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Bleach isn’t likely to help unclog a sewer line. Bleach isn’t useful in this situation because it won’t dissolve the grime and debris in the clog. Instead, you want to use ingredients that will have a chemical reaction to clear out the buildup, like vinegar or salt and baking soda.

Clogged pipes are one of the top signs your water heater is about to fail. Potential symptoms of excess sediment buildup include not enough hot water, leaks, unusual noises, low water pressure, and discoloration or odors in the water.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

If your dishwasher keeps filling with water at the bottom but doesn’t fill into the sink, the issue is likely due to a blockage within the dishwasher or drain. Regularly clean your dishwasher filter basket to ensure it’s not clogged with food, and run a vinegar rinse periodically if you have hard water to remove limescale buildup.

To prevent drain clogs, perform regular maintenance and cleaning. Avoid disposing of substances like grease or coffee grounds down the sink. Additionally, installing and routinely using drain strainers can help catch debris and prevent blockages from forming.

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