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Do It Right Plumbing Inc
4.6(
378
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Brian was able to clear the drain in about 45 minutes, it was a stubborn clog. He was very nice and professional, I will hire again in the future if I need any more work done. Thanks a lot!"
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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The Plumber
3.9(
38
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They got here when they said they would, finished when they said they would. They did some extra adjusting of fixtures for us. We called them to come back for another plumbing issue that we noticed!"
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Afford-A-Rooter
4.9(
87
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared was very easy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and has excellent background in this business having been a manager of a rooter router business for 10 years prior to starting his own business. He listened carefully to what I told him we did to try to fix the problem before calling him. After he arrived he looked over the house plumbing to further analyze what needed to be done. He then went right to work explaining the main drain cleaning process and the steps he would take in using his cleaning auger machine to accomplish unclogging the line. We could see the positive results and unobstructed water flow in the line as he finished using his machine. I was pleased he have us his card before he left as I would definitely call him in the future if needed."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Clean Slate Septic
4.5(
23
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I scheduled an appointment for a Wednesday on a Monday morning. I called to confirm details and was pleasently surprised when they were able to come that Monday afternoon due to a weather related resecheduling of a job. I received a text when they were on route and they arrived on time. They quickly accessed the situation and correctly identified the cause and location of the clogged drain. The Warrens, a father and son run business, were a pleasure to work with. Their communication throughout the incident was excellent. If fact I wil be using their service on additional plumbing work in the near furture."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Royal Plumbing & Heating Services
4.7(
174
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Hired them to figure out why my toilets were not flushing. I thought we may have had a clogged sewer drain from what was happening. When the service guy arrived he went into the basement saw that my downstairs pipe had pulled down from the underfloor. He proceeded to pull up my toilet to send the auger down through the drain. No clog was apparent. Had a new flange and wax ring to put the toilet back on but did not because of a pipe issue. Did not have the equipment in his van to fix this issue. Told him my husband and I can put toilet back in place but he did not say until he was all packed up that it could not be done until the pipe below was fixed. Went 2 days with toilet sitting in middle of my downstairs bathroom. Good thing we have one upstairs as well."
Water Heater Install
Water Heater Install
Water Heater Replacement
Water Heater Replacement
Water Heater Install

+23

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Syracuse
4.2(
55
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Serving Syracuse, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"After discovering on a recent Sunday morning that we had a clogged toilet, and after trying everything we knew how to do ourselves, we searched for plumbers on Home Advisor. Mr. Rooter responded immediately to our inquiry and sent a young man out right away. He snaked the pipes all the way to the street and solved our problem for now. I can't remember the young man's name, but he was very professional, respectful of our home and explained everything to us along the way. He pulled the toilet and sent a camera down to check if the pipes had shifted and found a lot of buildup on the sides of the pipes and thought that the pipes had shifted a little. We opted to do nothing more at this time until (if and when) we have a problem in the future. I thought the charges were reasonable for the time spent and the work done, and would recommend Mr. Rooter to anyone looking for a plumber."
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+8

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Syracuse, 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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