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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

3.38(
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Mr Rooter Plumbing of Abilene

3.38(
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Customers say: Quick response
55 years of experience

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional contact name - Maria Torres. Additional DBAs - Mr Rooter Corp, Mr Rooter Plumbing of Abilene.

"They did a fast job clearing our clogged main like that was causing our bathroom to flood. However they would not replace our wax seal on the toilet even though it was covered under our home warranty stating “the warranty won’t pay us what we charge so we will not do it”. Then after leaving I noticed a bunch of toilet paper around our main line access. They left the trash they removed from the line."

Bj F on September 2024

At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing every customer’s individual needs are important. Whether it’s a simple sink clog or a damaged sewer line, you can count on a Mr. Rooter plumber to take care of your plumbing needs – day or night – with never an overtime charge. Our professional service, quality products and honest, up-front pricing make Mr. Rooter the best value in plumbing services nationwide. Mr. Rooter is ready for all emergency plumbing issues, from clogged drains and sewage backups to frozen pipes and leaking water heaters. You can count on an expert diagnosis from Mr. Rooter with our camera inspection tools. Then we’ll fix it right the first time, whether it takes HydroScrub® drain cleaning or trenchless pipe repair, with courteous smiles on our faces. There's a reason they call us Mr.® Call your local Mr. Rooter today. Additional contact name - Maria Torres. Additional DBAs - Mr Rooter Corp, Mr Rooter Plumbing of Abilene.

"They did a fast job clearing our clogged main like that was causing our bathroom to flood. However they would not replace our wax seal on the toilet even though it was covered under our home warranty stating “the warranty won’t pay us what we charge so we will not do it”. Then after leaving I noticed a bunch of toilet paper around our main line access. They left the trash they removed from the line."

Bj F on September 2024

Black Plumbing

3.87(
15
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Black Plumbing

3.87(
15
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Customers say: Super punctual
33 years of experience

Black Plumbing is a 20 year old family owned business with a fleet of 16 trucks and 27 employees.

"over paid to have "professionals" update the plumbing in one of our homes. they never finished the job. They tried to force my wife to pay for terrible work while I was gone. When i arrived back they admitted to lying to my wife and had to re do a lot of the work. Left a pipe cut in the wall and turned the water on and left. they did come back and fix that. Worst communication iv ever delt with. paid to have the exterior pipes in the wall insulated. none of them are. Did not seal any of the exterior holes they made per code. Did not insulate the out side main water line that we paid for. 6 weeks and they had to redo alot of the lines because we caught them either 2" under ground vs the "10-12" like they stated. How they have such good reviews is a mystery. please do not let them scam you."

Jake G on November 2025

Black Plumbing is a 20 year old family owned business with a fleet of 16 trucks and 27 employees.

"over paid to have "professionals" update the plumbing in one of our homes. they never finished the job. They tried to force my wife to pay for terrible work while I was gone. When i arrived back they admitted to lying to my wife and had to re do a lot of the work. Left a pipe cut in the wall and turned the water on and left. they did come back and fix that. Worst communication iv ever delt with. paid to have the exterior pipes in the wall insulated. none of them are. Did not seal any of the exterior holes they made per code. Did not insulate the out side main water line that we paid for. 6 weeks and they had to redo alot of the lines because we caught them either 2" under ground vs the "10-12" like they stated. How they have such good reviews is a mystery. please do not let them scam you."

Jake G on November 2025

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MIDWAY PLUMBING

4.50(
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MIDWAY PLUMBING

4.50(
54
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Customers say: Super punctual
42 years of experience

Midway Plumbing was founded in 1983 by David Ratliff, and has built a quality reputation using the latest technology in the last 33 years. We are a full service 24 hour a day residential and commercial plumbing service and repair company servicing Abilene, and the surrounding area. All work is 100% money back guaranteed, and all recommended repair work comes with a full 5 year labor and material warranty. You will be satisfied, or you don't pay! TX License # M13549

"Two men showed up to fix one little faucet with a leaky washer. But because it was rusted on, I wasn't able to get the faucet off myself. It took approx 10 minutes. Charged me 250$ He explained that I was paying for a service call using 2 men, 150$ and the little outdoor faucet was 100$. I don't plan on ever using them again."

Loretta H on February 2021

Midway Plumbing was founded in 1983 by David Ratliff, and has built a quality reputation using the latest technology in the last 33 years. We are a full service 24 hour a day residential and commercial plumbing service and repair company servicing Abilene, and the surrounding area. All work is 100% money back guaranteed, and all recommended repair work comes with a full 5 year labor and material warranty. You will be satisfied, or you don't pay! TX License # M13549

"Two men showed up to fix one little faucet with a leaky washer. But because it was rusted on, I wasn't able to get the faucet off myself. It took approx 10 minutes. Charged me 250$ He explained that I was paying for a service call using 2 men, 150$ and the little outdoor faucet was 100$. I don't plan on ever using them again."

Loretta H on February 2021

Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

Main sewer lines can clog for several reasons. For example, if you regularly dump oil or grease down your drain, it could eventually block your line. Sometimes, tree roots can penetrate and grow inside old sewer pipes, creating a major blockage. Flushing bulky items (like paper towels, diapers, or baby wipes) can also clog your plumbing system.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

It might be possible to dissolve hair caught in a drain, but it’s usually not a good way to go about clearing the clog. Some sources mention that baking soda and vinegar can do the trick, but this won’t actually dissolve the hair. The hydrochloric acid in drain cleaners can dissolve the hair over time, but it will much more quickly destroy your plumbing pipes and leave you with bigger issues. The best way to remove hair is to do it manually with a drain snake or to have a plumber use an auger to pull clogs out.

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