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Q: Is a sewer smell outside dangerous?

• <div><p>Sewer gas in any location can cause eye and respiratory irritation if you&rsquo;re exposed at low levels, or more severe symptoms if you&rsquo;re exposed at high levels&mdash;but fortunately, the fresh air outside means it&rsquo;s less likely to affect your physical health. However, sewer smells outside can still indicate significant plumbing problems that will need to be dealt with, such as a potentially damaged sewer line or roof vent pipe.</p></div>

Q: Why am I smelling sewer gas in my kitchen?

• <div><p>You could be smelling sewer gas in your kitchen because of a dry P-trap, clogged vent pipe, or leaking plumbing seals. If you smell a rotten egg odor, check your sink&rsquo;s P-trap and plumbing connections first. A clogged or damaged vent pipe can trap sewer gas and push it back into your kitchen through the plumbing pipes. Loose or deteriorated seals around drainpipes can also allow sewer gas to leak out. If you can&rsquo;t find the source, call a local plumber for expert help.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to get something out of the sewer?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-clear-a-main-sewer-line-clog.htm#">cost to snake your main sewer line</a> is around <b>$250</b> for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between <b>$45 and $200</b> per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you&rsquo;ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost <b>$3,100 on average</b>.</p></div>

Q: Do drain cleaning experts need to be certified or licensed?

• <div><p>In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don&rsquo;t technically need a license, as they aren&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to check your plumber&rsquo;s professional licenses before hiring.</p></div>

Q: How long does descaling a sewer line last?

• <div><p>Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of<b> 50 years</b>, although there&rsquo;s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust&mdash;leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Did a great job! Clean and efficient!
BLOUNT TN - LAWN CARE & PRESSURE WASHING LLC
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Reviewed in November 2025
Great job of cleaning and attention to detail!
Keylars Cleaning Services
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Reviewed in October 2025
Captain's Cleaners came, gave me a reasonable quote, and then expertly did the job. The owner did most of the work himself. I found him to be very knowledgeable, congenial, and professional. I give them a 10 out of 10! (They were hired to clean and seal the tile in four bathrooms, as well as...
Captains Cleaning
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Reviewed in February 2024
Ivan worked with professional expertise and had both the washing machine and sewing machine repaired within the hour!
ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2023
I had a whole house backed up with sewage I had a company come out trying to fix the issue but they couldn't. I called Bill at ASAP HOMEWORX and he came out in short notice ,was very thorough with my problem ran his sewer camera and found a broken pipe out in the yard. He cleared my line...
ASAP Home Worx LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
I can't recommend Plumbing Authority enough. I had a sewer line blockage cleaned out recently and they did it well and for a fraction of the cost of $99 vs $800 what I paid another company in December. Beware of companies that charge a service fee and will not divulge their basic serve charges...
The Plumbing Authority, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2021
HEP came to my house and diagnosed clogged sewer drain as tree root damaged sewer outside requiring replacement of the entire sewer line from house to street. Was present during excavation and no tree roots or any other problems were present. Contract was $5,500, but conditional on providing a...
HEP Inc
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Reviewed in December 2020
Very friendly service and they did an excellent job with all the cleaning needs. They even cleaned areas that I didn't even think of asking them to do. I highly recommend Maid to Conquer.
Maid to Conquer, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
Couldn’t ask for better results. Will definitely continue to use Ashley’s A+ Cleaning.
Ashleys A+ Cleaning
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Reviewed in March 2015
The job went well... a good experience. The work had been postponed several times due to snowy weather, so the cleaning team came on a Saturday. They climbed ladders to reach some of the worst areas, cleaned under beds, ceiling fans, cleaned woodwork all around the house in each room. The...
Maid 4 U
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