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Sludgebusters, LLC
4.9(
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike, the owner and Adam, the technician who came, are both wonderful people to work with. They went above and beyond what I would ever expect in figuring out where the drains were blocked and clearing them. Let's just say that not every outfit would work for 2 hours late on a Saturday and then the owner drive 30 minutes with more equipment, get on the roof in dark and ice, and snake thru the roof vent! I later learned that Mike is a former fire fighter who is, apparently, fearless with ladders and heights, dark and ice. Just call Sludgebusters if you need the best!"
Sludgebusters Van
Response time10 mins
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of St. Louis
4.2(
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roto Rooter helped us restore our basement from a sewer back up and replaced our sewer lateral. They did a great job and were very helpful with the insurance process. We will definitely use them again!"
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Revolutionary Drain Cleaning Services

+7

Response time1 day
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Zoom Drain St. Louis
4.7(
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"the technician from zoom drain was great. He led me through the entire process, including clearing the clog, showing me with a camera the roots that caused the blockage in my sewer main, water jetting the line to remove the roots, and showing me the cleaned out line after he was done. 10/10 service."
Zoom Drain Residential
Zoom Drain Jetting
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Zoom Drain Shower PowerSnaking

+9

Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
224 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zoom Drain
3.8(
5
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did get the job done. Problem was 2 weeks ago it was clogged with "flushable" wipes and yesterday another wad of wipes. I literally stopped using them before ever calling the plumbers realizing they were the issue. He fixed the clog free this time but insinuated the idea that it was my fault. Unless they got stuck in the pipes on the way to the basement not my fault for the second time. Unsure about hiring again."
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+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mayo Plumbing Co
4.8(
481
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mayo plumbing is amazing! We called John for a leak from our main water line in our basement. He rearranged his schedule to fit us in & didn’t leave until the job was done. He was able to fix the leak with a less invasive method than what another plumbing company we had already contacted quoted us. Many thanks to John! If we ever need plumbing work again, he will be our only call!"
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+3

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ALLN1 Plumbing & Construction Co
4.8(
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Serving University City, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service. On time, polite, respectful, and upfront in regards to pricing. Main line completely clogged with year’s of built up tree roots. When the job was completed, a camera was used to show the whole 100 plus feet of line was clean of roots and debris. Highly recommend ALLN1 Plumbing."
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in University City, MO

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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