Can rats come up the toilet?

• <div><p>If you’re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/yes-rats-can-come-through-your-toilet.htm">whether rats can come up the toilet</a>, the unfortunate answer is yes, it’s possible, though it’s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they’re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet’s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk. </p></div>

What kind of drain cleaners are best?

• <div><p>The best drain cleaners are biodegradable ones or a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Strong, caustic chemicals may seem appealing with promises of unclogging your drain quickly, but <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/4-reasons-not-use-liquid-drain-cleaners.htm">liquid drain cleaners</a> can cause damage to your pipes over time. Consider making your own drain cleaner with baking soda and vinegar.</p></div>

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Q: Is a main sewer line root clog covered by home insurance?

• <div><p>In the majority of cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a main sewer line root clog. The reason is that most insurance companies consider tree root damage to sewer lines as common wear and tear, which is also preventable. However, you may be able to buy optional add-on coverage, such as &quot;service line coverage&quot; or &quot;sewer line endorsements,&quot; that would protect against root damage to your sewer line. </p></div>

Q: Can rats come up the toilet?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re wondering <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/yes-rats-can-come-through-your-toilet.htm">whether rats can come up the toilet</a>, the unfortunate answer is yes, it&rsquo;s possible, though it&rsquo;s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they&rsquo;re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet&rsquo;s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk. </p></div>

Q: What tools are used for sewer clearing?

• <div><p>Professionals use augers, hydrojetting equipment, and cameras for precise clearing and inspection.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to snake a drain?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-snake-a-drain.htm">Snaking a drain</a> can take as little as a <b>few minutes</b> for small, simple clogs, <b>up to two hours</b> or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.</p></div>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Nothing but great things! I have three kids, so naturally cleaning gets behind me. I asked for a deep clean and my house has never been cleaner, honestly. I will 100% be using this company time and time again along with telling all my friends and family about them!
Prestige Petite Clean
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Reviewed in February 2024
José and his crew were amazing and did such a beautiful job! They revamped flower beds, installed drain lines, built an island bed, and dug a burn pit for us. They worked nonstop and did a wonderful clean-up at the end. We will most definitely use them again!
Heritage TX Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2023
We had a major drainage issue - no storm sewers in our neighborhood. NTX installed two in driveway grate drains, ran pipe to natural drain area, installed a decorative rock "stream" to direct water away from our foundation and garage. Very professional and timely, work looks great and...
NTX Landscapes
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Reviewed in April 2023
Honestly was the best value and clean up after cutting trees I have ever had. Great to work with and true to their word. Tony
ProCut, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Focused on the. Was prepared and cleaned up
Carter Plumbing Services
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Reviewed in April 2022
He is very knowledgable. He is reliable. He cleans up. We have other doors we will let him do.
Expert Door Services
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Reviewed in August 2021
Our sewer kept backing up at our office- We contacted A-Solution Plumbing- Mike and his crew came out, ran the cable and found a few breaks in the sewer line. They had to jack hammer the concrete and repair the line. This was all done during business hours- The guys were very courteous,...
A-Solution Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2017
Chad was fantastic and honest. He came originally to fix the plumbing in our bathroom and laundry room addition but we asked him to install a faucet, fix a faucet, clean our sewer lines and remove a gas line. The addition plumbing and the gas line required him digging a trench under the house to...
AAA Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2013
I called Boothe Electric. They called me back within 30 minutes and came out in another 30 minutes to trouble shoot an electrical problem with my sewer pump. It turned out to just be a tripped breaker. Service was professional and prompt!
Boothe Electric
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Reviewed in February 2013
"Affordable Rooter" had done excavation for us appx 8 years ago, and we were so pleased with them that we called them back on this emergency and we were equally pleased. It was after 3 pm when I called them. They said they could probably get to it by around 6 pm, but that they would keep me...
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

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90 years of experience

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.

"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"

Kari E on May 2025

"At first the company seemed super helpful. Eric was always pleasant and seemed to be supporting us. HOWEVER, they told us that they were dealing directly with insurance and that we wouldn't need to worry about anything. Therefore no costs, no options, no explanations of services were ever given to us. When the bill came back higher than insurance would cover they assured us that Joyce was the best in the business and would get it taken care of for us. the gap ended up being $3000 out of our pocket and as far as I can tell, no genuine effort was made to come to an agreement because we would have to pay it anyway. They were not actually working for us. In addition, the whole process was frustrating because appointments were made with us, where we canceled plans and they never showed or called. They removed equipment before it was dry and then covered themselves by putting it back in. At the end of the day our house is dry as is our bank account. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!"

Kari E on May 2025

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