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Brian Naugle Plumbing Heating & Cooling

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Brian Naugle Plumbing Heating & Cooling

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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29 years of experience

Since 1997 Brian Naugle Plumbing and Heating has been proudly serving Maucoupin, Montgomery, Morgan and Sangamon Counties. We are your solution for all your plumbing and heating needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Extremely fast service! Brian came within the hour of us calling to repair a main water line break in our front yard. His prices were extremely fair and he got the job done quickly."

Lindsay H on May 2019

Since 1997 Brian Naugle Plumbing and Heating has been proudly serving Maucoupin, Montgomery, Morgan and Sangamon Counties. We are your solution for all your plumbing and heating needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Extremely fast service! Brian came within the hour of us calling to repair a main water line break in our front yard. His prices were extremely fair and he got the job done quickly."

Lindsay H on May 2019

FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Irving, IL

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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