"James Ludwig provided very quick service to our clogged toilet drain and in the process another problem with a cracked drain pipe flange that another technician might have missed. Excellent work."
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.
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
"SMC Drain Clearing & More came out to my house and quickly cleared a clogged drain, getting everything back up and running in no time. Sean was extremely professional from start to finish—he clearly explained what the issue was, how he was going to fix it, and answered all my questions along the way.
The work was done neatly and efficiently, and he made sure everything was cleaned up before he left, which I really appreciated. The pricing was more than fair and absolutely worth it for his experience and quality of work.
If you need reliable, honest, and professional drain service, I wouldn’t hesitate to call SMC Drain Clearing & More again."
"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."
"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."
You can drain a hot tub very quickly by using a submersible pump rather than the hose-sized drain at the bottom exterior of the tub. A pump can move up to 30 gallons per minute, draining your hot tub in no time. Using the regular drain can take up to two hours.
Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours 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.
No, you should avoid using liquid drain cleaners. These chemicals, often packed with sulfuric or hydrochloric acid, can wreak havoc on your pipes, causing erosion and potential leaks. They’re also dangerous to your health. If you’re dealing with a stubborn clog, manual removal or a professional plumber is your best bet. Chemical drain cleaners can often make things worse, especially if the clog stays put and the chemicals linger in your pipes.
Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary.
It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.
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