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Avatar for Mikey's Sewer Solutions
Mikey's Sewer Solutions
5.0(
45
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He was professional, went right to work and had the drain cleared in less than a hour. He new what he was doing. All trace of him being there was gone. I would definitely recommend him."
Clogged Drains
Clogged drain in kitchen
Clogged Drain
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Winkle's Plumbing
4.3(
82
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

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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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Plumbing Authority, Inc.
4.5(
221
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Most excellent plumbing service. These guys are terrific from start to finish. They are extremely professional and experts at what they do, and communicate very well. We were contacted very quickly after placing a call for our plumbing needs, and were prompt in arrival. Kelton assessed our issues quickly and identified the problems without attempting to oversell plumbing repairs. We recently moved to Knoxville purchasing an older home, which we knew would soon need some old galvanized piping replacement. The Plumbing Authority gave a very reasonable whole house re-piping estimate. As we were concerned the old piping might freeze and burst a leak during the recent super freeze, they were willing and able to install the new PEX pipe lines and repair a clogged drain line and reconfigure some poorly arranged drain pipes two days later. The team of four experienced plumbers completed the task in 1 day. They are very efficient and neat in their work, and the cleanup was excellent. We will absolutely have them return to perform more plumbing work for us when the need arises. Than you PA, John and Tina"
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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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PROFLOW PLUMBING & DRAIN LLC
4.8(
17
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jonathan relocated my pressure reducing valve and provided a main shutoff replacement to make it easier for me to access! Thank you again for thorough and clean work!"
Carbon and Polyphosphate Filters to reduce chlorine & hardness.
Tankless Heater
Tankless & Filtration
Washing Machine Addition
Drain Repipe

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tennessee Standard Plumbing
4.7(
185
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did great job. I think they are too pricey for my budget. They only had Premium faucets. My house is older. I would have preferred standard fixtures or middle of the road priced fixtures. My grandson said the fixtures are too fancy for my house."
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Recent Plumbing Projects
Recent Plumbing Projects
Recent Plumbing Projects

+205

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
284 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gardner Plumbing LLC
4.6(
36
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had a rough start with contractor not calling or showing up when promised, they did follow through and I am satisfied with the work on unclogging drain in basement. Will take them up on recommendations when funds become available."
Response time2 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Alfco Plumbing
5.0(
39
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leaking drain pipe , kitchen sink Shawn K was punctual, knowledgeable and examined where the leak was. He checked the area well , fridge dishwasher, and sink. replaced the pvc drain pipe and cleaned the work area when finished. Professional job. Well done."
Garbage Disposal Installed
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
4.3(
522
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Serving Oak Ridge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plumber was excellent!! He did a great job clearing my drains. Very personable, professional and efficient. Cleaned up work area and inspected remainder of plumbing. Couldn t ask for better experience. Thank you."
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains
Install New Drains

+49

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Oak Ridge, 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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