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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

121 LAKESIDE AVE
4.13(
388
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

121 LAKESIDE AVE
4.13(
388
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
62 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

Seattle's varied neighborhoods present unique plumbing challenges, from aging pipes in Ballard's historic homes to advanced plumbing systems in South Lake Union's new buildings. Roto-Rooter's experienced plumbing technicians deliver immediate solutions throughout these communities, equipped with professional-grade tools for any emergency repair. Our 24-hour licensed plumbers respond quickly with transparent pricing and guaranteed work, available every day of the year. When plumbing emergencies strike your home, trust Seattle's most reliable plumbers, call (206) 935-6600 for immediate assistance.

"My elderly mother is partially blind and disabled. On November 1, 2021 her washing machine broke leaking water in her home. In desperation she called rotor rooter. Roto rooter came out, stopped the leak, and put dryers in and left. They returned a few days later to remove the dryers. The technician quoted my mother a cost of about $3000.00. My mother signed a contract but could not see what she was signing. After Roto rooter Reno removed the dryers they sent a bill to my mother for $9000.00. The contract she signed stated Roto rooter would remove walls, roofing, insulation, baseboard, tile etc. Roto rooter didn’t do any of those things. Roto rooter is price gauging and took advantage of an elderly disabled woman. Roto rooter technicians were in the home no more than 3 hours total. First my mother did not have capacity to enter into a contract as she couldn’t see what she was signing. 2 Roto rooters technicians told her the cost would be about $3000.00. 3 Roto rooter did not do the work in the contract. I believe Roto rooter is commuting elder abuse and fraud."

Marcus R on December 2021

Seattle's varied neighborhoods present unique plumbing challenges, from aging pipes in Ballard's historic homes to advanced plumbing systems in South Lake Union's new buildings. Roto-Rooter's experienced plumbing technicians deliver immediate solutions throughout these communities, equipped with professional-grade tools for any emergency repair. Our 24-hour licensed plumbers respond quickly with transparent pricing and guaranteed work, available every day of the year. When plumbing emergencies strike your home, trust Seattle's most reliable plumbers, call (206) 935-6600 for immediate assistance.

"My elderly mother is partially blind and disabled. On November 1, 2021 her washing machine broke leaking water in her home. In desperation she called rotor rooter. Roto rooter came out, stopped the leak, and put dryers in and left. They returned a few days later to remove the dryers. The technician quoted my mother a cost of about $3000.00. My mother signed a contract but could not see what she was signing. After Roto rooter Reno removed the dryers they sent a bill to my mother for $9000.00. The contract she signed stated Roto rooter would remove walls, roofing, insulation, baseboard, tile etc. Roto rooter didn’t do any of those things. Roto rooter is price gauging and took advantage of an elderly disabled woman. Roto rooter technicians were in the home no more than 3 hours total. First my mother did not have capacity to enter into a contract as she couldn’t see what she was signing. 2 Roto rooters technicians told her the cost would be about $3000.00. 3 Roto rooter did not do the work in the contract. I believe Roto rooter is commuting elder abuse and fraud."

Marcus R on December 2021


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Hardie Plumbing

5012 Lacey Boulevard SE
5.00(
24
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Hardie Plumbing

5012 Lacey Boulevard SE
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

Hardie Plumbing from the moment you talk with their No Hard Selling Friendly office Staff You will see why we have High Reviews from our Awesome Customers. We truly care about You and Your Home. We care that our Plumbing Service is the Best Part of your Day, Week or sometimes Year. We Love to provide exceptional service and even better Craftsmanship. Nobody does it better then Hardie. We are able to offer incredible prices way under the competition because we are a small local owned company. Once You have used Hardie Plumbing You Have a Plumber for Life..

"Great people, great service. Easy to connect and schedule with, prompt and friendly when they get here. Knowledgeable and fast with repairs and they go above and beyond to check other systems and potential problems to make sure we're totally covered. Could not recommend this company more!"

Kelly L on May 2025

Hardie Plumbing from the moment you talk with their No Hard Selling Friendly office Staff You will see why we have High Reviews from our Awesome Customers. We truly care about You and Your Home. We care that our Plumbing Service is the Best Part of your Day, Week or sometimes Year. We Love to provide exceptional service and even better Craftsmanship. Nobody does it better then Hardie. We are able to offer incredible prices way under the competition because we are a small local owned company. Once You have used Hardie Plumbing You Have a Plumber for Life..

"Great people, great service. Easy to connect and schedule with, prompt and friendly when they get here. Knowledgeable and fast with repairs and they go above and beyond to check other systems and potential problems to make sure we're totally covered. Could not recommend this company more!"

Kelly L on May 2025


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Shield Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
11
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Shield Plumbing and Remodel

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We service the greater Tacoma area. We’ve serviced 1,400+ homes since 2020. We have 103+ five-star reviews across different platforms. We are a new small business, founded in 2020, so your business matters to us. Here’s our guarantee: 
 1. We work within your budget with a good/better/best model. 2. There are no hidden fees, the quote we give is the quote we will charge. 3. Our services conveniently fit into your schedule 4. We leave your home just as clean as we found it. 5. We hire the best in Washington, professional and vetted service workers, who've served the top plumbing companies in the nation. 6. We are licensed, bonded, & insured. 7. We are a customer service first business, with countless touch points that ensure security throughout the process. Less than 2 minute response time! Protect your home with Shield Plumbing.

"They did amazing"

Craig W on March 2025

We service the greater Tacoma area. We’ve serviced 1,400+ homes since 2020. We have 103+ five-star reviews across different platforms. We are a new small business, founded in 2020, so your business matters to us. Here’s our guarantee: 
 1. We work within your budget with a good/better/best model. 2. There are no hidden fees, the quote we give is the quote we will charge. 3. Our services conveniently fit into your schedule 4. We leave your home just as clean as we found it. 5. We hire the best in Washington, professional and vetted service workers, who've served the top plumbing companies in the nation. 6. We are licensed, bonded, & insured. 7. We are a customer service first business, with countless touch points that ensure security throughout the process. Less than 2 minute response time! Protect your home with Shield Plumbing.

"They did amazing"

Craig W on March 2025


Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America.


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Hunt's Services

8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.52(
1,061
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Hunt's Services

8111 Pacific Hwy E
4.52(
1,061
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
202 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"had a deeply frustrating experience with Hunt’s HVAC Services that reflects a serious lack of professionalism and customer care. They contacted me early last week to schedule service for my HVAC system, and I agreed to their preferred date—the following Monday. I received a confirmation email on Sunday and a reminder Monday morning for the upcoming afternoon appointment. I drove 1.5 hours to the service site, only to be met with confusion and poor communication. When I called at 12:30 to ask for a specific arrival time, I was told the technician would contact me 30 minutes before arriving—but they couldn’t give me a time estimate. I waited another 2.5 hours before receiving a call informing me that no technician would be coming at all. My only options were to reschedule or cancel. I asked to speak with a manager and was placed on long hold. Eventually, I was told the manager was “too busy” to speak with me and would call me later. That call never came. This experience was a complete waste of time and resources, and the lack of accountability was appalling. Hunt’s HVAC Services failed to honor their commitment, communicate effectively, or show basic courtesy. I strongly advise others to stay away from this business."

Faris A on October 2025

Puget Sound's Home Service Heroes! Offering Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Duct & Sewer Services Hunt’s Services is a certified and licensed plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, duct and sewer services company. We offer same day repairs and emergency services, with over 2,600 five-star reviews by our customers in Tacoma, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, South Hill, Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, Olympia and the nearby areas. We take pride in serving King, Pierce and parts of Kitsap and Thurston Counties for both residential and commercial needs with honesty, integrity, and dedicated service.

"had a deeply frustrating experience with Hunt’s HVAC Services that reflects a serious lack of professionalism and customer care. They contacted me early last week to schedule service for my HVAC system, and I agreed to their preferred date—the following Monday. I received a confirmation email on Sunday and a reminder Monday morning for the upcoming afternoon appointment. I drove 1.5 hours to the service site, only to be met with confusion and poor communication. When I called at 12:30 to ask for a specific arrival time, I was told the technician would contact me 30 minutes before arriving—but they couldn’t give me a time estimate. I waited another 2.5 hours before receiving a call informing me that no technician would be coming at all. My only options were to reschedule or cancel. I asked to speak with a manager and was placed on long hold. Eventually, I was told the manager was “too busy” to speak with me and would call me later. That call never came. This experience was a complete waste of time and resources, and the lack of accountability was appalling. Hunt’s HVAC Services failed to honor their commitment, communicate effectively, or show basic courtesy. I strongly advise others to stay away from this business."

Faris A on October 2025


"there is a quick summary at the bottom if you want to skip the details. I have received service from this company twice. The first time I had a leak in a bathtub. They removed the drain with a Dremel since it was stuck, then they were about to leave to go to home depot to get plumber's putty, but I had some so they were able to get the part quickly replaced. Maybe this is a bit of a fluke, but that seems like a fairly basic thing to have when going to fix this kind of leak. Overall it was a positive interaction so I didn't think much of it. I recently bought a bidet on amazon. It arrived and I put it in. The problem was that I couldn't connect the toilet to the wall since the hose was a different size then the wall piece. The directions wanted me to remove the valve stem from the wall and replace it with their own. I called A Advanced because when it comes to plumbing, i would rather leave that to the professionals. I had called it a hose bibb because I just didn't know what it was called. someone called me back and asked me to explain in better detail what i needed done. I explained that the "hose bibb" needed to be replaced for me to connect my toilet and that I had the part to do it. from that conversation i received an estimate for $280.87. I was at work that day so couldn't be there, but my wife was there. The plumber that arrived worked for a while on the toilet, then went to home depot to find parts, then came back to the house and worked on it longer, then finally decided that it couldn't be done. We were charged $768.14 for nothing to get fixed. I called them to figure out what happened, I called near closing so they were not able to get a hold of anyone and it waited until the next week for me to talk to someone. I found out that the plumber never received the bag of parts, it was about 2 feet away in the sink. the same plumber came out and looked at it again, and went to home depot again. I was at work and managed to contact him while he was at home depot. I was told that the problem was with the thread depth and that there was no way to install this Chinese toilet without special ordering a part, and if I wanted him to keep working on it he was going to have to charge me more money. I declined. (Its not a Chinese toilet, the company that makes them is out of California.) At this point I was beyond frustrated. I left work early, drove home, went to home depot with the parts I needed to connect, and found a perfect fit within about 10 minutes of looking. I bought a Hex Bushing 3/4 in MIP x 1/2 in FIP for $7.75. I attached it to the included hose and then attached that to the valve stem. and everything worked. Home depot made it easy to find since both connectors were the same type. I just needed to find the appropriate brass adapter. the threads on the toilet hose are identical to the threads on a US water heater. I called A Advanced back and presented my evidence. I was asked what it would take to make this right. I asked for some of my money back. I can understand getting charged for the plumber going out to my house without a full understanding of what is going on. but at no point did he ever tell my wife that he was going way over the estimate. this is the exact response i got back. "I spoke with my COO and my foreman due to the amount of time we spent on the project we are unable to provide any sort of refund. I understand that is not something you want to hear but that is our decision." _____________________________________________ to summarize: - every time this company has come out to my house they have needed to go to Home Depot during the visit. - I was charged nearly 3 times the estimate with no work done and no warning that the bill was piling up. - the plumber was never able to install the toilet despite multiple trips to home depot - I installed the toilet with a $7 adapter i found at home depot in about 10 minutes. (I am not a plumber) - The company chose to not refund me anything If a plumbing company needs to go to home depot every time they do a house call, that is a company that is not prepared at best, and a scam company at worst."

Justin M on December 2024

Through unique technology, experience and compassion, we serve our customers while creating and maintaining a reputation of excellence. We service: Pierce County, King County, Thurston County, and Kitsap County.

"there is a quick summary at the bottom if you want to skip the details. I have received service from this company twice. The first time I had a leak in a bathtub. They removed the drain with a Dremel since it was stuck, then they were about to leave to go to home depot to get plumber's putty, but I had some so they were able to get the part quickly replaced. Maybe this is a bit of a fluke, but that seems like a fairly basic thing to have when going to fix this kind of leak. Overall it was a positive interaction so I didn't think much of it. I recently bought a bidet on amazon. It arrived and I put it in. The problem was that I couldn't connect the toilet to the wall since the hose was a different size then the wall piece. The directions wanted me to remove the valve stem from the wall and replace it with their own. I called A Advanced because when it comes to plumbing, i would rather leave that to the professionals. I had called it a hose bibb because I just didn't know what it was called. someone called me back and asked me to explain in better detail what i needed done. I explained that the "hose bibb" needed to be replaced for me to connect my toilet and that I had the part to do it. from that conversation i received an estimate for $280.87. I was at work that day so couldn't be there, but my wife was there. The plumber that arrived worked for a while on the toilet, then went to home depot to find parts, then came back to the house and worked on it longer, then finally decided that it couldn't be done. We were charged $768.14 for nothing to get fixed. I called them to figure out what happened, I called near closing so they were not able to get a hold of anyone and it waited until the next week for me to talk to someone. I found out that the plumber never received the bag of parts, it was about 2 feet away in the sink. the same plumber came out and looked at it again, and went to home depot again. I was at work and managed to contact him while he was at home depot. I was told that the problem was with the thread depth and that there was no way to install this Chinese toilet without special ordering a part, and if I wanted him to keep working on it he was going to have to charge me more money. I declined. (Its not a Chinese toilet, the company that makes them is out of California.) At this point I was beyond frustrated. I left work early, drove home, went to home depot with the parts I needed to connect, and found a perfect fit within about 10 minutes of looking. I bought a Hex Bushing 3/4 in MIP x 1/2 in FIP for $7.75. I attached it to the included hose and then attached that to the valve stem. and everything worked. Home depot made it easy to find since both connectors were the same type. I just needed to find the appropriate brass adapter. the threads on the toilet hose are identical to the threads on a US water heater. I called A Advanced back and presented my evidence. I was asked what it would take to make this right. I asked for some of my money back. I can understand getting charged for the plumber going out to my house without a full understanding of what is going on. but at no point did he ever tell my wife that he was going way over the estimate. this is the exact response i got back. "I spoke with my COO and my foreman due to the amount of time we spent on the project we are unable to provide any sort of refund. I understand that is not something you want to hear but that is our decision." _____________________________________________ to summarize: - every time this company has come out to my house they have needed to go to Home Depot during the visit. - I was charged nearly 3 times the estimate with no work done and no warning that the bill was piling up. - the plumber was never able to install the toilet despite multiple trips to home depot - I installed the toilet with a $7 adapter i found at home depot in about 10 minutes. (I am not a plumber) - The company chose to not refund me anything If a plumbing company needs to go to home depot every time they do a house call, that is a company that is not prepared at best, and a scam company at worst."

Justin M on December 2024


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Red Cedar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4928 S 293rd St
4.82(
130
)
Approved Pro

Red Cedar Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4928 S 293rd St
4.82(
130
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

At Red Cedar Plumbing we specialize in quick service for those that need high quality repairs at affordable rates. No job is too big or small for us but a couple of our specialties include repairs, replacements, or new installs for:Faucets Fixtures and Pipes Water Heater Water Main Drain Clog or Blockage Tankless Water Heater Bathtub Installs and ReplaycementsTankless Water Heater Plumbing for Home Additions or RemodelsDrain Clogs Shower Installation or Replacements plumbing and drain cleaning .

"Red Cedar Plumbing helped us with a clogged toilet emergency just before we hosted our big family gathering for Thanksgiving. I called them in the morning and they installed a new toilet for us that afternoon. Their employees were friendly and professional and the price was quite reasonable. I highly recommend them."

Richard E on November 2024

At Red Cedar Plumbing we specialize in quick service for those that need high quality repairs at affordable rates. No job is too big or small for us but a couple of our specialties include repairs, replacements, or new installs for:Faucets Fixtures and Pipes Water Heater Water Main Drain Clog or Blockage Tankless Water Heater Bathtub Installs and ReplaycementsTankless Water Heater Plumbing for Home Additions or RemodelsDrain Clogs Shower Installation or Replacements plumbing and drain cleaning .

"Red Cedar Plumbing helped us with a clogged toilet emergency just before we hosted our big family gathering for Thanksgiving. I called them in the morning and they installed a new toilet for us that afternoon. Their employees were friendly and professional and the price was quite reasonable. I highly recommend them."

Richard E on November 2024


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All Around Septic & Construction LLC

Located In:
5.00(
7
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All Around Septic & Construction LLC

Located In:
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

We specialize in septic tanks, system services, repairs, drain cleanings, inspections, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Wonderful! Brandon was fast knowledgeable and kind!"

Celia A on October 2024

We specialize in septic tanks, system services, repairs, drain cleanings, inspections, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Wonderful! Brandon was fast knowledgeable and kind!"

Celia A on October 2024


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Drain Pro Plumbing Inc

12219 Military Road S
4.88(
575
)
Approved Pro

Drain Pro Plumbing Inc

12219 Military Road S
4.88(
575
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

We will beat any estimate by 5%. $65 off First time customer call. We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services with a guarantee for our technicians as well as the materials we use. Drain Pro is delighted to be of use to its clients and enjoy the fact that we can be of help to our clients, many of whom call us in great distress.You can directly speak to a plumber when calling so that the problem can be understood right away and handled accordingly. We offer free estimates and second opinions. Drain Pro uses the latest equipment in the industry and our highly trained technicians have passed a background check. We are very time efficient, respectful of our clients and their homes and always work on schedule. Prices are given up front with no hidden charges. We offer senior discounts, military discount , with valid ID's.

"They came within a day and converted by old 3 knob setup to a more modern 1 knob setup which required cutting and reconfiguring pipes. The whole job was done in a half day and the shower/bath was repaired. Very nice plumber and front office team as well."

Thomasq P on June 2022

We will beat any estimate by 5%. $65 off First time customer call. We offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services with a guarantee for our technicians as well as the materials we use. Drain Pro is delighted to be of use to its clients and enjoy the fact that we can be of help to our clients, many of whom call us in great distress.You can directly speak to a plumber when calling so that the problem can be understood right away and handled accordingly. We offer free estimates and second opinions. Drain Pro uses the latest equipment in the industry and our highly trained technicians have passed a background check. We are very time efficient, respectful of our clients and their homes and always work on schedule. Prices are given up front with no hidden charges. We offer senior discounts, military discount , with valid ID's.

"They came within a day and converted by old 3 knob setup to a more modern 1 knob setup which required cutting and reconfiguring pipes. The whole job was done in a half day and the shower/bath was repaired. Very nice plumber and front office team as well."

Thomasq P on June 2022


Evergreen Sanitation Inc

2910 Old Hartford Road
4.35(
103
)
Approved Pro

Evergreen Sanitation Inc

2910 Old Hartford Road
4.35(
103
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
59 local quotes requested
68 years of experience

Evergreen Sanitation does it all. We specialize in all aspects of onsite systems. We also provide grease trap pumping for restaurants (800) 433-1678. Renton Septic Inspections, AAA Septic Service, A Septic Pumper, Coastal Environment, East Hill Septic Service, Eastside Septic Service, Enumclaw Septic Service, Frontier Septic Service, Greenhaus Portable Restrooms, Issaquah Septic Service, J J Jackson Septic Service, Long Septic Service, Lyon Septic Service, Maple valley Septic Service, Sani-Mart Septic Service, Sky Valley Septic Service, Tandem Service Corporation Inc, Vans Septic Service. Additional phone numbers - (206) 362-6998, (206) 362-6998, (206) 622-7070, (253) 630-5262, (253) 852-0550, (360) 336-2009. Additional DBAs - Additionl DBAs - A A A Septic Service, A Septic Pumper, Coastal Environment East Hill Septic Service, Eastside Septic Service, Enumclaw Septic Service & Frontier Septic Service. See BBB for additional phone nubers and DBAs.

"Great. It was not an easy job but they went the extra mile to get it done. Thanks."

Rick W on May 2021

Evergreen Sanitation does it all. We specialize in all aspects of onsite systems. We also provide grease trap pumping for restaurants (800) 433-1678. Renton Septic Inspections, AAA Septic Service, A Septic Pumper, Coastal Environment, East Hill Septic Service, Eastside Septic Service, Enumclaw Septic Service, Frontier Septic Service, Greenhaus Portable Restrooms, Issaquah Septic Service, J J Jackson Septic Service, Long Septic Service, Lyon Septic Service, Maple valley Septic Service, Sani-Mart Septic Service, Sky Valley Septic Service, Tandem Service Corporation Inc, Vans Septic Service. Additional phone numbers - (206) 362-6998, (206) 362-6998, (206) 622-7070, (253) 630-5262, (253) 852-0550, (360) 336-2009. Additional DBAs - Additionl DBAs - A A A Septic Service, A Septic Pumper, Coastal Environment East Hill Septic Service, Eastside Septic Service, Enumclaw Septic Service & Frontier Septic Service. See BBB for additional phone nubers and DBAs.

"Great. It was not an easy job but they went the extra mile to get it done. Thanks."

Rick W on May 2021

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Most blockages can be cleared in 1-3 hours, but severe issues may take longer.

Cat pee has a strong ammonia-like smell, so if you smell cat pee but don’t have a cat or don’t suspect your cat has any accidents, there could be other issues at hand. Aside from pet urine, your house may smell like cat pee from leaking freon from an old fridge, mold, spilled cleaning supplies, or even outside odors from nearby farms.

You should hire a sewer service professional to unclog a main sewer line with tree roots. Tree roots can grow into the main sewer line, and this problem requires a specialized hydro jet, or rooter, that is powerful enough to clear the roots. The tree can also damage the main sewer line, and a professional will need to make repairs or replace the damaged sections. Sewer line replacement costs about $60 to $250 per linear foot.

Simple blockages can be cleared using household plungers or manual snakes, provided no severe plumbing issues exist.

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

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