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Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
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Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Main drain was blocked with tree roots. Jared responded within an hour. About an hour later drain was clear an area cleaned up. All for a very reasonable rate. Very professional and courteous. I would highly recommend to anybody who needs this service."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Clean Slate Septic
4.5(
23
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Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I scheduled an appointment for a Wednesday on a Monday morning. I called to confirm details and was pleasently surprised when they were able to come that Monday afternoon due to a weather related resecheduling of a job. I received a text when they were on route and they arrived on time. They quickly accessed the situation and correctly identified the cause and location of the clogged drain. The Warrens, a father and son run business, were a pleasure to work with. Their communication throughout the incident was excellent. If fact I wil be using their service on additional plumbing work in the near furture."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Cal Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
7
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Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your plumbing needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Cal Plumbing & Heating a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time6 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joe from JMS Drain Services was my service technician who arrived well within the window scheduled service time. Joe came in, inspected the sink to determine how to resolve my issue, took out the tool (snake apparatus) to clear the sink, and departed my premises within 15 minutes. I was pleased he resolved my clogged sink so quickly so I could rest after a night's work. Thank you again, Joe."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
)

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"I had a home warranty, an extra policy on my house, so I had to use the people that they provided.  Other than their telephone answering, which takes forever, they were really good.  I was always glad that I had that coverage.  They had a person come out to confirm that my dryer was not broken and that it was the vent, and then I hired a provider to come and clean it. I had to pay the service charge for the technician to come out and  check my dryer.  When you try to call them you can never get through on the phone; they don't have enough telephone operators.  I never like to do it online because I wanted to talk to somebody and find out who they were going to pick as my vendor, because one time in all of the times that I used them, they sent me a really, really novice plumber who messed up my sink.  I think I had a broken garbage disposal or something that he didn't have the tools, his truck broke down on the way, he was very young and wet behind the years, and it was a company I never heard of.  So whenever I needed plumbing or maintenance on appliances or something, I would just call them and say I wanna use that other named company.  But they always do an excellent job.  I would say a B overall only because of how hard it is to get in touch with them.  For price, I shopped around before I renewed with them and they were very comparable to other companies and they didn't have a lot of exclusions, so I would say A.  I'm retired now and I won't be buying another house so I had to cancel my contract with them, but if I was going to, yes I would consider using them in the future. "
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Auchinachie Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
2.4(
54
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Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1906

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding service, company, and technician.  The tech, Phil, was very thorough inspecting the sewage system as well as very thorough and proficient in rectifying the problem.  He took his time to explain what the problem was and to explain all of my options.   I would not hesitate to contact Auchanichie Services again should the need arise and I highly recommend them to anyone with similar problems.
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Recommended by31%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Cortland, NY

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.

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