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Avatar for A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
4.6(
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Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a monster clog in the kitchen sink drain. The technician who came from A1 Sewer and Drain Services was prompt, courteous and definitely knew his stuff. He fixed the problem. I would definitely recommend him."
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+13

Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Vincent Gomora's Handy Services
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had five people try to fix my shower door with no luck, It was my lucky day that I had Vincent fix the problem. He is a #1 handyman, I am happy I had him do my work."
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+15

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MID ATLANTIC SEWER LLC
New to Angi

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 45 years collective experience.

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Forgatsch Handy Services
New to Angi

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Forgatsch Services, I am a young man with a whole lot of expirience in the trades and handy work, I pride myself on hard and efficient work at a great price for customers, and always doing the right thing to satisfy the customers need. I am excited to work on whatever project you bring my way!\nSpecialize in tile install and repair, toilet and faucet install and repair as well as copper and pvc install and repair, painting interior and exterior, waste and material removal, lawn care mowing and trimming, carpentry framing repair and install, finish carpentry trim and moulding, tv mounting and installation, drain cleaning and stoppages.\nEmail: [email protected]\nPhone: 787-452-4328\nPhone: 252-314-8292

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Gabriel's Outside Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gabriel called me almost instantly when I entered information into Angi, and his price was about 1/3 the quotes from the other places. He came the same day and did a great job clearing the drain."
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Metropolitan Restoration Center, LLC.
4.4(
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Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson and his crew are amazing! They fixed an armoire door (antique French, so no hinges) when no one else was able to do so, and restored its veneer and cleaned the glass on the doors which had 200 years of mineral deposits. Next, they reupholstered a barrel chair, doing a beautiful job; it looks better than when I first bought it. Wilson has over 40 years of restoration experience with the Catholic Church in Italy and Ecuador, and it shows. He is also very personable and diligent when informing his customers of their job status. I highly recommend d them."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Septic tanks can clog if they aren’t pumped every few years since solid waste accumulates inside of them. Your tank might also clog if you have a habit of flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper. Items like diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and personal hygiene products should never go down your pipes.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

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, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

A professional drain cleaner is a plumber or specialized drain cleaner with the necessary tools to unclog drains and tiles to keep waste water flowing out to the septic tank or city sewer for processing. Keeping wastewater from backing up into your home helps keep you and your family safe from potential contamination and sickness. These pros can help resolve nearly any drain situation in a safe and efficient manner.

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