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DRAIN & MAIN PLUMBING CO. LLC
4.8(
8
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a water pressure issue in my home. Called for help and Loren showed up. Found the problem. My pressure tank needed some adjusting and an old unused water filtration system needed to be bypassed. Loren did a great job and he was very pleasant. Highly recommend"
Sewer Main Replacement
Sewer Main Replacement
Commercial Main Repair
Commercial Main Repair
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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JMP Contracting
5.0(
12
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

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 time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
BMR Contracting
4.6(
34
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They repaired an old lead and cast iron drain line that was UGLY to do. Roger showed up when he said he would, his crew showed up the next day and got after it!! What they did in 3-1/2 hours would have taken me a day or two doing it myself. They were fair and honest, cleaned up after themselves, and charged me less than the initial estimate. Whats not to like?? Great work, quickly done, and fairly priced."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hopler's Plumbing
5.0(
7
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent......had major issues with plumbing in bathroom, kitchen and main sewer drain...... previous owner "cobb job'd" the works with multiple copper, brass and stainless piping.......all pipes replaced to 1 type....... no problems...... Would highly recommend for all your plumbing needs"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Old Forge, 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
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"For a while, I was really always it seems that anytime I needed something, I couldn't get it timely. The first they would ask, for instance, when my air conditioning went out I had them and it's well have you maintained it. The application being that if you couldn't produce maintenance records they weren't going to do it. So on air conditioner was unhappy. They shocked me . I had a recent leak inside the loft. They sent somebody out here. They really did a good job on it. They were timely. A leak within the draining system inside the wall, I was getting water damage down the wall. They sent a plumber out. He opened up the wall and replaced the piping in there and then patched the wall back up. They don't do finish work on their patch up but hey do the patch. He was a pretty sharp young man. He was responsive. He came and he needed some things. he went and got them. He came right back. That was one that I was wondering if they were even going to do caus they'd been going on for a while. It was a drainage pipe in the wall. It was a manufacturing defect that had probably leaked from some early years of the home and got progressively worse until I could hear it. Actually when I would turn on the water on a certain faucet I could hear it drip down onto a fireplace. That's how I knew what it was. They don't do the finish. You do the finish. They do the patch. The only reason I kept them was because they showed me a different face with that repair. Before it seemed like everything you wanted they had a reason not to do it."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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DeComm, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Personable, good work, connect easily timely and prompt, stays on budget and schedule. 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 time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
C-Way Sanitation
5.0(
1
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Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 50 years of experience, our locally owned and operated company will make your septic installation look easy. Don't trust other less experienced companies for your job. C-Way Sanitation experts are the only inspectors in the North County who are licensed by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians. We can also provide certified septic inspections for all of your real estate transactions. C-Way Sanitation, can tend to all of your septic installation needs.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Old Forge, 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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