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Top-Rated Sewer cleaners in Franklin - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters
4.6(
825
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike Hannon was professional, knowledgeable and efficient. He cleaned out a stinky shower drain and replaced a leaky toilet valve system. I would highly recommend A-1 Sewer and Drain. I have used them many times."
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Tankless Install
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Gas line leak detection

+13

Response time7 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Gabriel's Outside Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
23
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Gabriel was a very well versed technician in regards to sewer drains. He came in and listened to me and then went straight to work fixing the problem, the right way.. He cleared the blockage and throughly tested to be sure the problem was in fact, no longer a problem for me. Cleaned up after himself. Asked if I had any questions. Very, very polite young man. Definitely will remember him and will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone! Thanks for a job â well done!â"
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service
Bud Hypes Plumbing & Sewer Service
3.9(
28
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the service. Evidently the guts who did the estimate were not the same ones who came to do the work. they got the work done and cleaned up well but were aggravated that they were not adequately prepared for the job."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Russell's & American Mechanical
Russell's & American Mechanical
4.3(
160
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike (service technician) was very professional, providing step by step reporting on inspection points, measured values on defective components and the added value of surge protectors on ac units.  Mike, did not mind my tagalong, over the shoulder review of cleaning and inspections, along with the many questions. Very impressed with his HVAC knowledge and patience. Would recommend Russell's Heating & Air Conditioning  for servicing HVAC's.
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+3

Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for ECR Plumbing and Heating
ECR Plumbing and Heating
4.2(
10
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Franklin, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned business since 2005. With 30years plumbing w sewer and drain cleaning experience. Serving the fredricksburg area. And northern VA. Specializing in : Sewer and drain Line jetting. Camera inspection. Well pumps. Septic tank repair and replace. Drain field repair. Waterline. Repipes. Sewer line replacement.

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+5

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Inspect regularly for clogs, clean drain lines, and ensure grading directs water away from the foundation.

Most commercial liquid drain cleaners work in 15 to 30 minutes. Consult the label on the bottle for additional instructions or time suggestions to prevent damage to your drainpipes. Alternative solutions such as baking soda, salt, white vinegar, and/or boiling water can take longer since they are less harsh than liquid drain cleaners.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

Thankfully, it’s pretty rare to find a rat in your toilet. It’s more likely in larger cities with big sewer systems that can be feeding grounds for rats, but even then, you still shouldn’t fret. 

“I wouldn’t worry too much about rats coming up through the sewers,” Bradshaw says. “I’d say only one out of a thousand rodent customers we get actually have this problem. And of the 20 or some customers that have had this happen, they’ve all only had just one rat come up this way.”

Even with a high-resolution camera, what you're looking at on the screen may not be recognizable to the untrained eye. Your plumber should be willing to walk you through the video and explain what they found. With high-res images, bright lighting, and self-leveling technology, you should get clear, steady views of the pipes that make up your plumbing system.

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