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Dun Rite Drain Cleaning
4.6(
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sterling at Dun Rite did an excellent job. Our kitchen sink stopped draining and it turned out that it was caused by clogged pipes in our basement. He quickly and accurately diagnosed the problem and then fixed it. I believe the pricing was also very reasonable."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
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Suma Plumbing and Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.9(
632
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Arrived when he said he would and quickly fixed my problem (clogged kitchen sink drain). He replaced pieces of drain pipe under my kitchen sink and snaked the drain line. Very personable person. I would hire him again."
Response time2 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC
4.7(
730
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Rema did a great job although drain blockage was much worse than expected. He also cleaned up the mess. Finally, he charged me a fair price for the work."
Response time5 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
90
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great service and solved the issue for a clogged sewer drain. They came the same night within 30 min. Will definitely call them again if needed."
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Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Drain Pro Services
4.9(
215
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had some questions regarding our shower drain and if we had any blockage. Drain Pro came out and took a look at the shower drain and took the time to explain to my wife not only what was going on with the drain but how our entire drainage system worked. This was very helpful as we are new home owners. My wife was extremely satisfied with the detailed explanation and service. I would recommend this service to anyone who needed assistance with their drain system."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Star Plumbing and Drain, LLC
4.5(
288
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"lled within 1 minute of request, came out same day, did the job quickly and efficiently, said he would only charge the $395 if he cleared the drain and $155 if he could not, because he knew that we had already spent $390 for nothing. (A charge for his time) Mr. Ani was caring, kind, efficient, honest and took complete care of the plugged pipe. We would recommend him to anyone and will call this company for any plumbing issues we have in the future."
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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Remedy Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
4.9(
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Serving Takoma Park, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The technician (I am blanking on his name) was very professional. He looked at the issue (clogged drain), gave me a couple of options, we chose one, he proceeded with unclogging the drain and voila, no more issue. Thank you!"
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Takoma Park, MD

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 Takoma Park, MD homeowners’ guide to drain clog or blockage clearings

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