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Last update on May 21, 2026
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1968
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"it was a simple job but he still had to crawl under the house a few time to trouble shoot.it was just the overflow drain was leaking and needed to be caulked.I was happy."
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"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."
+13
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Arrived within 10 minutes of stated time. found tree rootball inside drain and removed. ensured no other blocks and cleaned arera. on my short list for jobs beyond my ability/tools."
+1
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
""Wow!!!" is the first thing that comes to mind with Hampton Roads Water Services. We had a pipe that connects to our water heater that developed two pinhole leaks that got items in my closet wet and we had to shut the water off to the home to stop any further possible damage. The owner contacted me not too long after I posted my request for a quote by text message late at night and they were able to get one of their employees to my home before 11 a.m. Joseph did all of the work we needed quickly and efficiently and did a fantastic job! The rate for all of the work that was done was also very reasonable which was truly great! I most certainly would use this company again for any clean water repairs that I need to be completed in the future. Joseph also gave me his professional opinion on some concerns I had in other areas as well that confirmed what I thought was the issue. If you are looking for a great company to work on your clean water issues, this company is one I would say do give them a call and not worry about if you are making a good decision or not---call them!"
+91
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"AMAZING!!! I will only use Steve with Norman’s Quality Repairs moving forward. He finished the project quickly and professionally. If you’re looking for a handyman, look no further! Use this company! 10/10! Thanks so much Steve! You’re a lifesaver!"
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Great work clean courteous freindly"
+25
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Technician found that there was no blockage in my drain line."
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Professional, efficient, quality job, including clean up."
+21
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"My wife and I are very, very pleased with Tidewater Pro Build’s remodel of our master bathroom, and we are not the easiest customers to please. We had discussed a remodeling project for several years but it became a necessity when our master bathroom shower developed a leak that started to stain and drip through the ceiling of the room below it. After two different plumbers could not find the source of the leak, we knew something drastic had to happen, and that is where Tidewater Pro Build comes in. I called and left messages with several contractors and posted inquiries on several contractor websites. A few of them ignored my requests. One contractor said that most of his men lived in Virginia Beach and would not want to drive as far as Suffolk for a job. Tidewater Pro Build responded to my website inquiry in the middle of a Sunday morning. Frank, the Sales Manager said that when he saw that we were having a leak through the ceiling, he knew the job was urgent and wanted to make contact as soon as possible. Frank met with us later that day and just a day or two later, Tidewater Pro Build was at our house to troubleshoot. They had to take down the drywall around the shower to find the leak, but once it was isolated and the living room ceiling dried out, they did a beautiful job in repairing and painting the ceiling. We did a total makeover of the bathroom. Frank made some design recommendations during the initial walk-through planning. We met with Trey and Brian to develop our design and lay out our plans. Along the way, Trey made several very helpful suggestions that kept our supply costs under better control. He recommended strongly that we stick with one line of plumbing fixtures to ensure that the finishes matched throughout the room. Trey offered a very creative solution to our problem of where in the bathroom to relocate the linen cabinet. The demolition phase went very quickly. The rebuilding phase proceeded much more slowly, as they predicted it would. Quality work takes time. We needed the job completed by a wedding-date deadline, before out-of-town family started to arrive. And even though, about a week before the deadline, it looked like the project would not be finished, we had a fully functional master bathroom in time for the wedding. It was not a rushed patch-job to get the project finished; the last phases of the job were done as carefully and with as much craftsmanship as the earliest. There were a few touch-up items that needed to be addressed after the wedding and those were done on schedule. When we found a few more add-on punch list items we wanted fixed, Tidewater Pro Build did not hesitate to come to our house and correct them promptly. Sales Manager Frank even came out to inspect the project when it was completed to ensure our satisfaction. This is the kind of customer service anyone would want from their home contractor. We now have a beautiful, designer-quality, custom master bathroom that is one of the prettiest rooms in the house and one of the nicest you will ever see. I will forward photographs to Tidewater Pro Build to post on their Facebook page when we have all the furnishings and décor in place. There are a few already. My wife and I would not hesitate to use Tidewater Pro Build for our future remodeling projects. Thank you Trey, Caleb, Brian, Frank, and Kevin!"
+5
Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Good guidance to self diagnose and fix a dishwasher drain pump clog. Heartily recommend!"
+2
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.
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.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
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