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Alfco Plumbing
5.0(
36
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nathan (Alfco) was very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. We had a shower enclosure replaced with a updated sliding door enclosure. Nathan walked us thru the entire process and gave us a VERY reasonable price. We will use Alfco with all our plumbing and relate needs. Sincerely, Ben and Kris"
Garbage Disposal Installed
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tennessee Standard Plumbing
4.8(
164
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2019

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Rance Came to our home on time and gave a careful evaluation of a job I needed done. Rescheduled it for approximately a week and a half out. That day he again was on time. He removed my old hot water heater and placed the new one in its new location and adapted the Plumbing. He was very clean and wore protective covers on his shoes. He was very courteous and informed. And when I needed to adjust the list of services I had agreed to, he gave me no quarrel. He removed the item that I no longer need. Excellent service from excellent people!"
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Recent Plumbing Projects
Recent Plumbing Projects
Recent Plumbing Projects

+158

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
273 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Plumbing Authority, Inc.
4.7(
202
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The Plumbing Authority got back to me right away once I connected with them on Angi. We agreed on a date and time for them to come to my house and they were there exactly when they said they would be. Mikhail was very polite and professional and didn't try and "upsell" me anything. He kept the area that he was working in clean and when he left you wouldn't have known he was ever there except for the leak problem had been fixed. He completed the work very timely. I like The Plumbing Authority very much and would highly recommend them. "
Cabin Service
Navien Tankless Heater
Replacing Pipes and Earning a Five Star Review!
A Tankless Water Heater/Softener & Five Stars!
A New Water Line and One Very Happy Homeowner!

+7

Response time8 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
4.5(
463
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tankless water heater installed but needed the gas line to be dug from the other side of the house for it to be connected. The job was complicated but Luke and his crew from Mr. Rooter did a great job! I would totally hire them again for any plumbing needs. "
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains

+49

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Best Plumber, LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ryan arrived when promised, diagnosed and fixed two problems, did all he could to contain costs, and explained everything clearly. I'd hire him and Best Plumbers again, without hesitation. "
New PVC Drainage System
New PVC Drainage System
Building Drain Repipe
Building Drain Repipe
Building Drain Repipe

+16

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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1 Tom Plumber Knoxville
5.0(
10
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"“Excellent company to work with. They came out promptly and clearly explained the entire process from start to finish, making everything as stress-free as possible. The turnaround time from my initial call to the completed work was outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Winkle's Plumbing
4.6(
70
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Serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jon did a timely, quick, thorough job. And this, after hours. Had he not fixed us up after the workday ended as he did, we would have either been without water overnight or paid our water company to spill 3 gallons per minute down our street. Get Winkle’s Plumbing whenever you can. They’r grand."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Knoxville, TN

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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