Top-rated drain clog or blockage clearers.

Get matched with top drain clog or blockage clearers in Polk City, IA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Find Drain clog or blockage clearers in Polk City

Avatar for HT Plumbing
HT Plumbing
New to Angi

Angi Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

With over 30 years of experience serving the Ames area, HT Plumbing is your solution for all your Plumbing 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. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

Request Quote
Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.96(
26
)

Angi Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mack and Aaron were both EXTREMELY helpful, knowledgable, professional, polite and concerned about cleaniness (and we appreciated all those postive characteristics!). Really excellent professionals who serviced our furnance and installed a new thermostat that is really nice. We cannot recommend Schaal highly enough and Mack and Aarson were really, really good to work with. If you are seeing this and considering an HVAC company, there is no other choice than Schaal! (We have used Schaal since the early 1990s and always been totally pleased with their service, technicians and people who answer the phones!)."
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Westside Appliance Repair
Westside Appliance Repair
4.40(
60
)

In business since 1999

Warranties offered

"Great. The tech was personal and professional, explaining what happened and what he was doing to fix the problem. The price was also low."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Fleming Construction LLC
Fleming Construction LLC
4.75(
4
)

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Fleming Construction is a dedicated remodeling company with over 10 years in business. Our owner Zak Fleming is a master electrican with over 15 years in all facets of remodeling.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Dix Plumbing
5.00(
1
)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

25 years experience. Licensed and insured. Honest and dependable plumber. Available days, evenings and weekends all at the same rate.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Zanella Construction
Zanella Construction
4.95(
19
)

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work done was WONDERFUL and timely and professionally completed! We are in LOVE with the project, and their service was so appreciated! :)"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Avatar for Leaky Pipes Plumbing
Leaky Pipes Plumbing
4.90(
10
)

Emergency services offered

"All went well as could be. Out of town rental property for me and everything handled by phone and email."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 517
FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Polk City, IA

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.

The Polk City, IA homeowners’ guide to drain clog or blockage clearings

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles