Top-rated drain cleaners.

Get matched with top drain cleaners in Salem, VA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your drain cleaning project in Salem, VA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY SALEM, VA HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon322
    Verified drain cleaning services reviews

Find Drain cleaners in Salem

Avatar for Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, & Electric
4.7(
255
)

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! We recently moved into a 40 year old house. There was a lot of gunk built up in the kitchen drain & it was clogged. The Wisler service man, Bobbie, worked really hard to get it cleaned out. We have always been very happy with the service we receive from Wisler Plumbing, & today was no exception!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Classic Plumbing Solutions
Classic Plumbing Solutions
4.5(
86
)

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Great communication with dispatch to schedule work and notify me of tech’s departure and expected arrival. Jason showed up with his apprentice on time. I explained the work I wanted done and he gave me pricing before beginning work on my 12 year old 80 gallon tank. I asked him to drain the tank, check the heating elements and thermostats and replace the anode rod. He completed the work to my satisfaction and answered all my questions. Should be good for another 5 years."
New Tub, Tile, Paint, Flooring In Bathroom
New bathroom fixtures
Vanity re-installed with new piping
New bathroom fixtures
New Tub Before Walls Are Installed

+26

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Freedom Home Services
Freedom Home Services
4.7(
32
)

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, and clean. They did a really nice job. We would highly recommend this company to all of our friends."
Heat Pump Cleaning
HVAC Cleaning
Bathroom Lighting
Bathroom Lighting
Vanity Lighting

+4

Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Avatar for Plumbing Champions
Plumbing Champions
4.3(
6
)

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Worked with several techs from Plumbing Champions on several occasions. All were professional, provided options and explained all well and the pricing was fair."
Repair
Repair
Response time1 day
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
CL Home Solutions
5.0(
2
)

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Chase is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time11 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for Kenneth
Kenneth
New to Angi

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I like what I do. Always something different, and always meeting new people. I've been doing plumbing/handyman services for over 35 years, and I still learn something almost every day. My work has carried me all over Virginia, and my customers have always called me for more work when they needed it.\nI like that. If I don't know something, I'll find out, or, I'll pass it on to someone who knows. \n I'm not afraid to bet you'll be happy with whatever I do for you.

Avatar for TravisRobertson
TravisRobertson
New to Angi

Serving Salem, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello iam Travis I’ve been doing carpentry and plumbing for 20+ years I take pride in my work and offer great service if you need any repairs just let me know 540-818-0766 iam a plumber by trade have a lot of experience and good at what I do \n\nService’s I offer carpentry and plumbing repairs \n\nCarpentry - small porches staining power washing small porch projects and bathroom remodel \n\nPlumbing -water heater replacement and repairs \nFaucet repairs and replacement water leak repairs drain line repairs and clog issues new water lines or ice maker lines main water leaks

MID ATLANTIC SEWER LLC
New to Angi

Serving Salem, 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.

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 68
Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

If you've discovered a rather frightening buildup of brown and black gunk below your shower cover, you're not alone. The smelly sludge is often a collection of mildew and biofilm. Biofilm comes from the breakdown of soap scum, hair, skin cells, and bacteria that collects during shower time. It's quite common in a humid space and relatively easy to clean with a gentle DIY cleaning solution such as baking soda and vinegar.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

For disposal clogs with standing water, use a sink plunger and place it over the garbage disposal drain. Push the sink plunger up and down the drain about six to eight times before lifting. If the sink drains, the clogged food particles are dislodged from the drain. If there’s still standing water, repeat the steps until the standing water clears out. 

The Salem, VA homeowners’ guide to drain cleaning services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.