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Avatar for KJM Plumbing
KJM Plumbing
4.8(
26
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an internal house line leading to the sewer plugged on a Sunday. We couldn't run any water in the house without it coming out of the drain and into the basement. Based on all the positive reviews I read of KJM plumbing, I called Kurt and he was here within 20 minutes with his machine and cleared the clog, which took about an hour. Pleasant, polite man. The price was reasonable for a weekend emergency call. If I need a plumber again, he'll be the first one I'll call."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
164
)
Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We started having trouble with the floor drain backing up and it was pretty obvious that there was something slowing flow from the main line of the house. I called Cardinal on a Tuesday evening and they set me up with an inspection for noon by the next day. They were running ahead of schedule, so they contacted me to see whether I would be ready an hour earlier. I was, so their service man Robert Welch can out very promptly, helped identify the location of the cleanout for the main line, and got to work. He ended up chiseling out the cap which had never been opened for the life of the house. He was able to clean out some minor tree root growth from the line, inspect the line with a scope, and guarantee the work in about 3 hours. He was careful to clean up from all of his work and was very polite during the visit. When all was said and done, I had a working sewer line within 24 hours of my phone call. I am happy to recommend Robert and Cardinal to others for quick drain cleaning service."
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Southport Home Services
5.0(
8
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we take pride in delivering excellence at every level. We maintain an A+ rating with the BBB, and our technicians are NATE-certified, meeting the highest national standards in the HVAC industry. As a Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer, were recognized for our technical expertise and commitment to quality. We were also recently named a top medium-sized workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel — a reflection of how seriously we value and invest in our team.\n

Triple Sump Pump
After
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Stack Before
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+4

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Mark's Reddi-Rooter, LLC
4.7(
16
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Of the plumbers we contacted, they were the first available, and with clogged kitchen sink drains, we decided to try them. Dennis was quick, courteous, and took the time to explain what he was doing when asked. Tested the drains several times before leaving to ensure that they were indeed cleared. I'd recommend Mark's as choice #1 for clogged drains. FYI - no trip charge, and rates for first hour ended up lower than other vendors we contacted. No surprises!"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hooper Corporation
4.6(
115
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1913

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scott was prompt and installed two new faucets in our home and repaired leaky tub faucet in a timely matter. I had questions about the type and kind of faucets, pros and cons, and he did not offer much advice, despite my questions. Good clean up."
U-Haul Trench Drain
Memorial Union
Drain Cleaning in a Clean Room
Gordon Commons Kitchen Drains
Service Truck Fleet

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

First, find the cleanout pipe in your yard. Unscrew the cap—you may need a wrench to do so. Then, get a drain snake. You can use a non-motorized one, but a motorized snake will make the job a little easier. Feed the snake through the pipe until it reaches the clog. Spin the snake continuously, but don’t try to feed it through the pipe anymore. Keep spinning until you feel it break the clog apart.

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. 

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

  • A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. 

  • Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.

  • Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

There are a couple of things you can do to help prevent your French drain grate from clogging. First, keep yard debris clear so it doesn’t wash into the drain and clog the grate. You can also install a screen or filter over the grate to prevent large pieces of debris from entering the access point.

To unclog a plumbing vent, you first need to locate it. Look at your home's roofline. The plumbing vent will be a vertical pipe sticking straight up from the roof. Since this pipe runs all the way to the main drain underneath your house, you should also be able to find it in the attic.

If your kitchen is flooding, first turn off the water supply and electricity before entering the room. Next, focus on immediate flood control by cleaning up any standing water with a sump pump or wet-dry vacuum to prevent long-term water damage to your home. Open your windows and run any dehumidifiers you have handy. Finally, call a professional plumber to help find the source of the flood and repair it.

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