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Haines Drains Plumbing and Drain Cleaning Specialist LLC
4.3(
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Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came out on time. Presented two offers. Snaked drain and used camera to detect any other blockage. Cleaned up after. Had to come back a second time to install a part they needed to order. Did a great job."
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Response time7 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Bannister Plumbing & Home Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Merritt, MI 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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Drain Rescue
5.0(
1
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Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Drain Rescue, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"In my case, maybe they work better for something else.They can do about everything better. It's just that I have a higher expectation with some of the program benefits. To me when the customer needs help, you do what you need to do to make sure they get the service that they need. It just seems like, with them, you call they assign a person to come help you. You don't have a choice in it. If you don't like them if they don't do a good job or they have to send somebody else out. It's just things like it's like you go out and you review things to see who they're going to send out online or something to see if they have complaints or something. I don't have a list like another site where you can select them, here's how they rate. If you want the best, might have to wait, but if they're the best, they're usually in high demand. They police themselves to some degree with their customers. It's like use the freakin internet to do your job instead of, you know bull$%@**ing us with your analyst nonsense about how great you are and you suck like everybody else who sucks. You can look at my account and see that I meet people's expectations or exceeded them. I make sure I know what their expectations are before I even give them a price, it's not rocket science to do your job and do it right if that's your goal. So, quit wasting people precious time. If you don't know how to do business, then get out of it. Why can't you people quit thinking money, money, money, money and your freaking bottom line and start seeing the value. You do a good job, or people get better."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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NRE Excavating
4.1(
14
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Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

Over here at Middle Branch Excavation we specialize in everything between Driveways,Demolition,Ponds,Retaning Walls, and Site Prep. What makes our company so great is we are a family grown business well known around our community for our hard and dedicated work to the customer we are serving. With the most friendly staff in the field we can assure your job will get done on time and free of hassle. Us over here at Middle Branch Excavation are a locally owned and operated business with 10+ years in the business. We can promise that if your choose us at Middle Branch Excavation your job will get done right and you will have a great experience!

Digging out the basement of the house to put debris in.
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Merritt, MI

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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