How long does it take to snake a drain?

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.

Can snaking a drain make things worse?

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.

How can I prevent clogged drains?

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.

How much does Roto-Rooter cost to snake a drain?

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.

Are liquid drain cleaners safe for my pipes?

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.

Top-Rated Drain Clog or Blockage Clearings Experts in White Hall, MD

Steve's Monster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

Steve's Monster Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

6 years of experience

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Supper job, this was a difficult job. I did not know what was wrong with the toilet clog, it flooded out two floors over 7000.00. I first called Roto Rooter the fix it for two days. We were referred to Monster Plumbing and he came fixed it and told me if I had any more problems to call him again. Two later again toilet clogged. He came out with a scope and found some type of wiring that the builders dropped in during our rebuild after a fire. Pulled it out and what a relief super job!!! He was very assertive that he would find the problem. GREAT JOB!!!"

Mac M on June 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Supper job, this was a difficult job. I did not know what was wrong with the toilet clog, it flooded out two floors over 7000.00. I first called Roto Rooter the fix it for two days. We were referred to Monster Plumbing and he came fixed it and told me if I had any more problems to call him again. Two later again toilet clogged. He came out with a scope and found some type of wiring that the builders dropped in during our rebuild after a fire. Pulled it out and what a relief super job!!! He was very assertive that he would find the problem. GREAT JOB!!!"

Mac M on June 2025

CLARK DRAIN CLEANING, LLC

CLARK DRAIN CLEANING, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

5 years of experience

Clark Drain Cleaning proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"The plumbers were friendly, professional and on time. They performed the job in a timely fashion, cleaned up and were very thorough. I would highly recommend them to others."

Regina M on September 2023

Clark Drain Cleaning proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"The plumbers were friendly, professional and on time. They performed the job in a timely fashion, cleaned up and were very thorough. I would highly recommend them to others."

Regina M on September 2023

Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC

Remedy Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, LLC

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

159 local quotes requested

We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of plumbing and drain cleaning experience, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Yes and no. The pro was just concerned about money and not really providing a service. I would not hire him again. When I called him to try and wirk things out with him, he yelled and hung up the phone. "

TBA C on July 2025

We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 10 years of plumbing and drain cleaning experience, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Yes and no. The pro was just concerned about money and not really providing a service. I would not hire him again. When I called him to try and wirk things out with him, he yelled and hung up the phone. "

TBA C on July 2025

Mr. Rooter of Maryland

3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 105

Mr. Rooter of Maryland

3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 105

Customers say: Super punctual

539 local quotes requested

57 years of experience

Dealing with a busted toilet? Can't seem to unclog that drain? It's time to call on your local Mr. Rooter® Plumbing. Since 1968 our full service residential and commercial plumbers have been available around-the-clock to tackle your plumbing service needs! We never charge extra, always stand behind our work, and provide upfront pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for ahead of time. You can count on our plumbers to deliver fast, affordable, and reliable plumbing services throughout the state of Maryland. Call us today, we look forward to serving you for years to come!

"Quick service. Knowledgable. Fair prices. "

Scott H on August 2025

Dealing with a busted toilet? Can't seem to unclog that drain? It's time to call on your local Mr. Rooter® Plumbing. Since 1968 our full service residential and commercial plumbers have been available around-the-clock to tackle your plumbing service needs! We never charge extra, always stand behind our work, and provide upfront pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for ahead of time. You can count on our plumbers to deliver fast, affordable, and reliable plumbing services throughout the state of Maryland. Call us today, we look forward to serving you for years to come!

"Quick service. Knowledgable. Fair prices. "

Scott H on August 2025

Constellation Home

Constellation Home

Customers say: True professional

92 local quotes requested

33 years of experience

Constellation Home provides high-quality, personal service that you've depended on for decades. Constellation Home is Maryland's go-to home service provider your water heater installation needs. Our team will arrive on time, in uniform and ready to get the job done right the first time. All backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We Know More, We Do More.

"nothing to add"

Rion S on May 2025

Constellation Home provides high-quality, personal service that you've depended on for decades. Constellation Home is Maryland's go-to home service provider your water heater installation needs. Our team will arrive on time, in uniform and ready to get the job done right the first time. All backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. We Know More, We Do More.

"nothing to add"

Rion S on May 2025

MB Drain Cleaning, LLC

MB Drain Cleaning, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

10 local quotes requested

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"It was a pleasure working with MB drain cleaning. Mason was awesome, on time, and did a great job. Would definitely work with him again!"

Adesola O on March 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"It was a pleasure working with MB drain cleaning. Mason was awesome, on time, and did a great job. Would definitely work with him again!"

Adesola O on March 2025

Dun Rite Drain Cleaning

Dun Rite Drain Cleaning

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

10 local quotes requested

Eliminate pipe blockages and maintain an efficient flow with Dun Rite Drain Cleaning, LLC, a reputable drain cleaning and power washing company based in Baltimore / Washington Metropolitan area. We have been clearing drains since 2008, and employ state-of-the-art techniques including a video scoping camera location service for a safe, fast and complete job.

"I do not know"

Deming W on August 2025

Eliminate pipe blockages and maintain an efficient flow with Dun Rite Drain Cleaning, LLC, a reputable drain cleaning and power washing company based in Baltimore / Washington Metropolitan area. We have been clearing drains since 2008, and employ state-of-the-art techniques including a video scoping camera location service for a safe, fast and complete job.

"I do not know"

Deming W on August 2025

BFMD, LLC

BFMD, LLC

Customers say: True professional

99 local quotes requested

67 years of experience

BFMD, LLC is licensed and dependable plumbing and pipeline service provider in Manchester, MD. Specializing in sewer service, underground pipe repair, and video pipeline inspections, there is no project too big for our team. We even handle municipal plumbing and builder services, including public right-of-way connections, new water meter installation, and fire hydrant repair. At BFMD, we combine our years of experience with underground utilities with state-of-the-art video technology to help quickly and efficiently find and eliminate pipeline problems like clogs and corrosion. If you have an older home or property in the Carroll County area, trust BFMD for annual pipeline inspections, sewer cleaning, and underground pipe repairs that keep your property in top condition. Call today for a free water or sewer line estimate!

"they were professional and got work done on time "

Shawn T on August 2025

BFMD, LLC is licensed and dependable plumbing and pipeline service provider in Manchester, MD. Specializing in sewer service, underground pipe repair, and video pipeline inspections, there is no project too big for our team. We even handle municipal plumbing and builder services, including public right-of-way connections, new water meter installation, and fire hydrant repair. At BFMD, we combine our years of experience with underground utilities with state-of-the-art video technology to help quickly and efficiently find and eliminate pipeline problems like clogs and corrosion. If you have an older home or property in the Carroll County area, trust BFMD for annual pipeline inspections, sewer cleaning, and underground pipe repairs that keep your property in top condition. Call today for a free water or sewer line estimate!

"they were professional and got work done on time "

Shawn T on August 2025

BFMD, LLC

4219 Hanover Pike

4.90(

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BFMD, LLC

4219 Hanover Pike

4.90(

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

57 local quotes requested

BFMD, LLC is licensed and dependable plumbing and pipeline service provider in Manchester, MD. Specializing in sewer service, underground pipe repair, and video pipeline inspections, there is no project too big for our team. We even handle municipal plumbing and builder services, including public right-of-way connections, new water meter installation, and fire hydrant repair. At BFMD, we combine our years of experience with underground utilities with state-of-the-art video technology to help quickly and efficiently find and eliminate pipeline problems like clogs and corrosion. If you have an older home or property in the Carroll County area, trust BFMD for annual pipeline inspections, sewer cleaning, and underground pipe repairs that keep your property in top condition. Call today for a free water or sewer line estimate!

"Perfectly. Very competent and friendly servicemen."

Gregory S on August 2025

BFMD, LLC is licensed and dependable plumbing and pipeline service provider in Manchester, MD. Specializing in sewer service, underground pipe repair, and video pipeline inspections, there is no project too big for our team. We even handle municipal plumbing and builder services, including public right-of-way connections, new water meter installation, and fire hydrant repair. At BFMD, we combine our years of experience with underground utilities with state-of-the-art video technology to help quickly and efficiently find and eliminate pipeline problems like clogs and corrosion. If you have an older home or property in the Carroll County area, trust BFMD for annual pipeline inspections, sewer cleaning, and underground pipe repairs that keep your property in top condition. Call today for a free water or sewer line estimate!

"Perfectly. Very competent and friendly servicemen."

Gregory S on August 2025

River View

2139 Espey Ct, Suite 7 & 8

4.64(

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River View

2139 Espey Ct, Suite 7 & 8

4.64(

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Customers say: Quality work

1811 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

At River View our renovations stands out for its comprehensive services, expert team, customized solutions, quality assurance, proactive communication, attention to detail, timely completion, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us turn your renovation dreams into reality request a quote today!

"We write this review as a sigh of relief now that our renovation project with River View is finally complete. The quality of the final work is excellent, and the construction crew, architect, and county inspector were all great to work with. The original crew we worked with, led by Edwin, were so hardworking, friendly, thorough, and fast. That's what really pushed us from 2 to 3 stars. However, the process getting here was frustrating and unnecessarily chaotic. Timeline & Communication Issues: Initial promise: We were clear that the renovation had to allow us to live in our home during construction and be completed before Christmas. Early communication: Our original project manager, Cris, was personable, and early communication seemed fine, if a bit informal and sometimes inappropriately personal. Major miscommunication: Near the holidays, we discovered that the plans submitted included cutting into the roof — something we explicitly said we didn’t want. This contradicted verbal assurances and caused major last-minute changes. Project Management Failures: Poor planning and oversight: Cris and the architect’s plan didn’t align with the construction work. We had to get involved directly with the county to fix errors. Paperwork errors: Incorrect submissions to the county added delays and confusion, which we had to monitor ourselves. Last-minute scramble: We were cleaning up dust on Christmas Eve due to these planning failures. Personnel Turnover & Lack of Handoff: Cris leaves the company: No proper handover to James, the new PM, who was unfamiliar with our project. Crew replaced: The original crew, who were great, were gone; new crew had no context or direction. James leaves: Another handoff with no context — the third PM had no idea about our project or its outstanding items. Escalation mishandled: When we raised our concerns with Kyle, the CEO, the response felt dismissive, with no accountability for the previous missteps. In summary, it's a beautiful end result... but we’re glad it’s over. The process left us frustrated, confused, and frankly, exhausted."

Brian M on April 2025

At River View our renovations stands out for its comprehensive services, expert team, customized solutions, quality assurance, proactive communication, attention to detail, timely completion, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Let us turn your renovation dreams into reality request a quote today!

"We write this review as a sigh of relief now that our renovation project with River View is finally complete. The quality of the final work is excellent, and the construction crew, architect, and county inspector were all great to work with. The original crew we worked with, led by Edwin, were so hardworking, friendly, thorough, and fast. That's what really pushed us from 2 to 3 stars. However, the process getting here was frustrating and unnecessarily chaotic. Timeline & Communication Issues: Initial promise: We were clear that the renovation had to allow us to live in our home during construction and be completed before Christmas. Early communication: Our original project manager, Cris, was personable, and early communication seemed fine, if a bit informal and sometimes inappropriately personal. Major miscommunication: Near the holidays, we discovered that the plans submitted included cutting into the roof — something we explicitly said we didn’t want. This contradicted verbal assurances and caused major last-minute changes. Project Management Failures: Poor planning and oversight: Cris and the architect’s plan didn’t align with the construction work. We had to get involved directly with the county to fix errors. Paperwork errors: Incorrect submissions to the county added delays and confusion, which we had to monitor ourselves. Last-minute scramble: We were cleaning up dust on Christmas Eve due to these planning failures. Personnel Turnover & Lack of Handoff: Cris leaves the company: No proper handover to James, the new PM, who was unfamiliar with our project. Crew replaced: The original crew, who were great, were gone; new crew had no context or direction. James leaves: Another handoff with no context — the third PM had no idea about our project or its outstanding items. Escalation mishandled: When we raised our concerns with Kyle, the CEO, the response felt dismissive, with no accountability for the previous missteps. In summary, it's a beautiful end result... but we’re glad it’s over. The process left us frustrated, confused, and frankly, exhausted."

Brian M on April 2025

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