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Drain clog or blockage clearers in Arlington

Avatar for BK Sewer & Drain Services

BK Sewer & Drain Services

3 Oak Street
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

BK Sewer & Drain Services

3 Oak Street
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022

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Ladd Plumbing

218 Wren Street
4.67(
57
)
•Approved Pro

Ladd Plumbing

218 Wren Street
4.67(
57
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Ladd Plumbing offers state-of-the-art plumbing services for residential and commercial needs. We are an owner operated company that takes pride in our superior quality of work and in the reputation of our name. We believe in serving our customers honestly, accurately and efficiently. If you are in the market for a qualified, dependable plumbing company that provides licensed and insured professionals, you are looking for Ladd Plumbing and we are ready to exceed your expectations.

"Great service, appreciate their timely arrival and quick work."

Laura J on October 2019

Ladd Plumbing offers state-of-the-art plumbing services for residential and commercial needs. We are an owner operated company that takes pride in our superior quality of work and in the reputation of our name. We believe in serving our customers honestly, accurately and efficiently. If you are in the market for a qualified, dependable plumbing company that provides licensed and insured professionals, you are looking for Ladd Plumbing and we are ready to exceed your expectations.

"Great service, appreciate their timely arrival and quick work."

Laura J on October 2019

Columbus Plumbing & Drain

725 Central Avenue
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Columbus Plumbing & Drain

725 Central Avenue
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Our mission at Columbus Plumbing & Drain is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Columbus Plumbing & Drain stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"The plumber was very Professional"

Frank M on August 2019

Our mission at Columbus Plumbing & Drain is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Columbus Plumbing & Drain stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"The plumber was very Professional"

Frank M on August 2019

RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning

7A Gibbs Street
4.75(
8
)
•Approved Pro

RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning

7A Gibbs Street
4.75(
8
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning we take great pride in everything we do! With over 25 years of experience, no job is too big or too small! We look forward to building lasting relationships with each and every client! RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning - we'll get you unclogged! Give us a call today!

"Very professional and explained each procedure."

Tim M on September 2022

Here at RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning we take great pride in everything we do! With over 25 years of experience, no job is too big or too small! We look forward to building lasting relationships with each and every client! RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning - we'll get you unclogged! Give us a call today!

"Very professional and explained each procedure."

Tim M on September 2022

Scholl Plumbing and Heating

16 Greenhalge Street
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Scholl Plumbing and Heating

16 Greenhalge Street
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent work. Very knowledgeable. Friendly. The quality of service and attention to detail that I wish was more common in the trades."

Robert S on January 2021

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent work. Very knowledgeable. Friendly. The quality of service and attention to detail that I wish was more common in the trades."

Robert S on January 2021

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Flemmming Services

8 Arnold Street
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Flemmming Services

8 Arnold Street
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Larry from Flemming services was on time and he went above and beyond to take care of my drain issues "

keith h on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Larry from Flemming services was on time and he went above and beyond to take care of my drain issues "

keith h on August 2025

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MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical - Plumbing

131 Steadman Street, Suite 6
4.51(
313
)
•Approved Pro

MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical - Plumbing

131 Steadman Street, Suite 6
4.51(
313
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
98 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.

"It is unfair to be charged such an excessive amount for a very basic service that required minimal time and effort. The technician spent Not even 30 minutes "

Sam Y on August 2025

Since 1979, we've provided the highest quality protection against plumbing, heating, cooling and drain problems for residential, commercial and property managers in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. At MillTown Plumbing, Heating, HVAC, and Drain Cleaning, we're a family owned and operated business. We know the value of fast service, from a professional and reliable team. Give us a call today at (617) 725-2674! We look forward to serving you.

"It is unfair to be charged such an excessive amount for a very basic service that required minimal time and effort. The technician spent Not even 30 minutes "

Sam Y on August 2025

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Local Plumbing and Heating

PO Box 41
4.91(
11
)
•Approved Pro

Local Plumbing and Heating

PO Box 41
4.91(
11
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Local Plumbing and Heating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Andrew is very conscientious. There was an issue that he needed to bring in an electrician on, so we were without heat for a few days, but he was able to solve the other issues and make sure everything was taken care of."

Brad S on February 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Local Plumbing and Heating strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Andrew is very conscientious. There was an issue that he needed to bring in an electrician on, so we were without heat for a few days, but he was able to solve the other issues and make sure everything was taken care of."

Brad S on February 2025

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Affordable Drain Flow, Inc.

60 Lawrence Avenue
4.66(
128
)
•Approved Pro

Affordable Drain Flow, Inc.

60 Lawrence Avenue
4.66(
128
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We are a new business with over 25 years of experience. We are bilingual, fast friendly and reliable. We are currently offering $20 for all customers! No job is too big or too small. Call now for additional pricing.

"Dave was excellent. I was hoping it didnâ t cost so much but I guess overall it was worth it and I now understand my entire seeer line and what the problem was that initiated the backup."

Paul K on December 2021

We are a new business with over 25 years of experience. We are bilingual, fast friendly and reliable. We are currently offering $20 for all customers! No job is too big or too small. Call now for additional pricing.

"Dave was excellent. I was hoping it didnâ t cost so much but I guess overall it was worth it and I now understand my entire seeer line and what the problem was that initiated the backup."

Paul K on December 2021

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Maffei Plumbing and HVAC, LLC

383 Main Street
3.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro

Maffei Plumbing and HVAC, LLC

383 Main Street
3.00(
1
)
•Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
74 local quotes requested

At Maffei Plumbing and HVAC, LLC, we are committed to your comfort. With an experienced and qualified staff to provide quick service for any service needed. We can solve any problem with a friendly face. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Ok!"

Dawn D on October 2021

At Maffei Plumbing and HVAC, LLC, we are committed to your comfort. With an experienced and qualified staff to provide quick service for any service needed. We can solve any problem with a friendly face. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Ok!"

Dawn D on October 2021

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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Arlington, MA

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

The Arlington, MA homeowners’ guide to drain clog or blockage clearings

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