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KJM Plumbing
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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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
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
5.0(
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Southport Home Services we're A+ rated by the BBB. Our technicians are NATE certified to meet national standards of excellence, and we're a Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer, recently cited as the #1 medium-sized business to work for by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. We treat our team well and hold them to high professional standards. Our up front, transparent pricing, great customer service, and honesty in our business practices make us the plumbing and HVAC company that you'll feel good working with on a regular basis, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
5.0(
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take pride in serving the vibrant community of West Madison, and we understand the unique plumbing challenges that homeowners in this area may face. Whether it's addressing hard water issues prevalent in the region, performing sewer line inspections to prevent root intrusions, or offering eco-friendly plumbing solutions, our expertise is tailored to the specific needs of West Madison residents.\n\nTrust Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of West Madison to safeguard your pipes and preserve the integrity of your plumbing system. With our unwavering dedication to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, you can feel confident that your home is in capable hands.\nFully licensed and insured!

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Eckmayer Inc
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

For more than 30 years Eckmayer, Inc. has been serving Southern Wisconsin for well and septic needs. We have a crew of 8+ who specialize in pumping/inspecting, designing and installing septic tanks; repairing and installing wells; septic/well/water inspections for real estate sales. As a team, we provide customers' with quality service that focuses on improving the longevity of the system, ultimately helping customers save money in the long run.

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BLAU PLUMBING, INC.
4.3(
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Madison, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Theo Matt answered all of my questions and was very knowledgeable about all of my plumbing needs both the immediate ones and the ones that might occur in the future. The service person left me with a bit of a mess to clean up, but I believe he did a good job."
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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.

The type of clog in your sewer main determines the required cleaning method. Different types or methods of sewer main cleaning require various tools like chemicals, mechanical removal, or a combination of both. Some of the most common types of sewer main line cleaning include:

  • Minor debris removal: $100–$600

  • Tree root removal: $100–$1,000

  • Trenchless pipe repair: $60–$250 per linear foot

  • General line repairs: $1,000–$4,000

  • Full pipe replacement: $3,000–$25,000

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

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