What is the best way to clean a main sewer line?

• <div><p>An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-make-eco-friendly-drain-cleaner.htm">DIY drain cleaner with baking soda</a>. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear. </p></div>

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Q: Where does wastewater go?

• <div><p>Depending on the home, wastewater either goes into a septic tank and seeps back into the backyard or is sent via sewer system to a local sewage-treatment plant. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-septic-systems.htm">Septic systems</a> naturally separate different components of the waste so that it can naturally and safely disperse it. They are usually reserved for homes not served by a municipal sewage department (like rural homes). A treatment plant, on the other hand, speeds up that process through screening and purification.</p></div>

Q: Can I use metal detectors to find my sewer line?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How does Roto-Rooter bill you?

• <div><p>Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">plumber will charge</a> anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee. </p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a main drain without a snake?

• <div><p>If you want to avoid using a snake to unclog a drain, or if you don&rsquo;t have one, try vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes, and then run hot water (but not boiling water) down the drain to see if the clog is clear. Repeat multiple times as needed.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2025
Mark was awesome to work with. Exceptionally easy to communicate with, efficient and clean work, and we are so thrilled with our kitchen remodel! I will definitely be using Aragon for any future reno needs and highly recommend them.
Aragon Concrete & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
Efficient, kept me updated. Workmanship was outstanding and cleaned up at the end of the day. There was a mixup with the screens but it is being resolved. Easy folks to work with.
Champion Windows of Ft.Collins
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Reviewed in February 2023
Tanya arrived on schedule with the necessary tools and supplies and completed the project on time and at thr bid price. The work (cleaning grout and tile that had not been cleaned in decades -- and looked like it) was well done. The bathroom has not looked so good for many years. A positive...
A to Z Construction Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2016
We needed a part and they quickly went and got one. Fix was done quickly and clean-up was excellent. Very professional. Rated value a 3.5 only because the bill was not itemized. Part could have been $3.00 and the bill was $225.00........ Would hire again.....
Better Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
Justin is wonderful! All work was done on time and for the price quoted. At the end of every work day his crew cleaned up the area so we did not have to live in a mess. Justin and crew are nice, respectful and trustworthy. You can leave them alone in you home. I have used turner contracting...
Turner Contractng LLC
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Reviewed in January 2015
Corey the installer was on time and very professional. He and Wade completed all the work in four hours and cleaned up well.
Poudre Valley Air
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Reviewed in September 2013
Ron was efficient and did an excellent job. When he discovered I had not purchased enough forms, he went to great lengths to locate and purchase those forms so he could complete the job. He is neat and clean; pleasant to be around; very knowledgeable in his profession. I would use him again...
Colorado Custom Concrete & Designs
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Reviewed in August 2012
Sewer replacements are always a mess outside in the yard, so I can't say that it was anything more than I expected. I have never had them compact the soil and did that myself over a year's time, but I would definitely ask that in the future. The bathroom re-plumb went fairly well. Everything...
Doe Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2011
The young man who came to my house was very courteous and polite. He came in and talked to me and told me what to expect and in what order he would be cleaning the windows. He took off his shoes and when he went from room to room he kept his feet covered. He cleaned as he went and there was...
Reflection Windows, LLC
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Depending on the home, wastewater either goes into a septic tank and seeps back into the backyard or is sent via sewer system to a local sewage-treatment plant. Septic systems naturally separate different components of the waste so that it can naturally and safely disperse it. They are usually reserved for homes not served by a municipal sewage department (like rural homes). A treatment plant, on the other hand, speeds up that process through screening and purification.

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.

Roto-Rooter does not charge by the hour, so the quote you get after your in-person consultation should cover the whole project. This includes the time it takes a technician to get to your house and the time it takes to complete the job. For context, a plumber will charge anywhere from $45 to $200 per hour, but you may also pay a service fee or flat fee.

An active cleaning agent and a drain snake is the best way to clean a main sewer line. You can purchase a regular or enzyme drain cleaner or make a DIY drain cleaner with baking soda. Use your chosen solution at least once a month or as needed to keep your sewer line clear.

If you want to avoid using a snake to unclog a drain, or if you don’t have one, try vinegar and baking soda. Pour 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by 1 cup of white vinegar. Wait for 15 minutes, and then run hot water (but not boiling water) down the drain to see if the clog is clear. Repeat multiple times as needed.

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