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Pendley and Sons Plumbing - Home Facebook
1111 Nails Creek Crossing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Pendley and Sons Plumbing - Home Facebook
1111 Nails Creek Crossing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Pendley & Sons Plumbing our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"He was very thorough with the work that he did for me. He explained everything to the best of his knowledge. He was very down to earth."

Marcus . on May 2021

Pendley & Sons Plumbing our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"He was very thorough with the work that he did for me. He explained everything to the best of his knowledge. He was very down to earth."

Marcus . on May 2021


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PlumbPros Plumbing, LLC
1700 Cumberland Point Drive Southeast, Suite 15
4.48(
279
)
Approved Pro
PlumbPros Plumbing, LLC
1700 Cumberland Point Drive Southeast, Suite 15
4.48(
279
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
26 years of experience

At PlumbPros Plumbing, LLC we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!

"Had them to my home several times for different reasons. Always prompt and provided excellent service"

tim P on January 2025

At PlumbPros Plumbing, LLC we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. Call today!

"Had them to my home several times for different reasons. Always prompt and provided excellent service"

tim P on January 2025


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Rooter Pro Xpress / Guice Services, Inc.
6000 Unity Drive, Suite F
4.81(
4,917
)
Approved Pro
Rooter Pro Xpress / Guice Services, Inc.
6000 Unity Drive, Suite F
4.81(
4,917
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1600 local quotes requested

Welcome to Guice Services, Inc.! We have a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction. We work with the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With over 40 years of experience, we have built our fculture around consistently focusing on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience, which sets us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back.

"I consulted Angi on Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 after the septic backed up into the shower the previous night. Called several of the listed vendors; however, the only one taking call on the Holiday was Routerproxpress. The only reason I chose this company was because they could come out on Easter Sunday. They told me that they would arrive between 2 and 6 pm. I had a call at 4:30 that their trucks tanks were full and there was no place open on Easter to dump the trucks tanks. They rescheduled to Monday April 21 between two to six. I requested that they come after 4:30 since I had a very important appointment with my bank. They said they could arrange that. At 3:20 I had a call from the technician that he had located the tank and instead of the $500 quoted on the phone It would be $887, due to the large size of the septic tank at 1500 gallons and a large amount of solids. This seemed high but I wanted the problem taken care of ASAP, so I okayed the work. He also told me he thought there was a break in the line between the septic tank and the cross over line to the drainage field. Quoted over $6000 for the repair. I told him I wanted to get a second opinion and estimate before I would approve any further work. I also asked if it would be possible to use the toilets, sinks, and showers for a week or two while I did so. He said that would be okay. I instructed him to put the cover back on the tank and leave the dirt off the top. Later that night, the septic backed up again, this time flooding the basement. I contacted the office who called a manager John. John came out to see what happened at my request. He told me that he would call a water mitigation company and that routerproxpress or insurance would take care of it. A company called Propertymedics called me shortly and came out at 2 am on Tuesday am on April 22. They were pressing me to sign a work contract but I informed him (Claud) that Router pro xpress had called them out and said they would be responsible for the water mitigation. Claud said he suspected a blockage rather than a break in the line. I called the RXP office on Tuesday April22, ultimately speaking to the owner, Jeff. I explained that I was quite unhappy that we had flooded after the technician said it was okay to use the sinks, toilets . I was suspicious that the technician hadn t emptied the tank considering he was gone when I arrived 20 minutes after he had called me. And he had misdiagnosed the problem and given us the wrong information about using the sinks, toilets and showers. I said I would give him a poor review, contact Angi, and was considering a charge back to my credit card. He said the work was already done and he would put a lien on my house if I did. He said he would send a crew to do the repair and I better be ready to pay the $6000 plus bill then. I told him he should come with the crew and I would be there in person. The office said they would be out between 2 and 6 pm. In the meanwhile, I was planning to have another service provider out to diagnose my septic problem and get a quote and to be on hand when RXP showed up."

Sharon W on May 2025

Welcome to Guice Services, Inc.! We have a single mission, which is to achieve complete customer satisfaction. We work with the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With over 40 years of experience, we have built our fculture around consistently focusing on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience, which sets us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back.

"I consulted Angi on Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 after the septic backed up into the shower the previous night. Called several of the listed vendors; however, the only one taking call on the Holiday was Routerproxpress. The only reason I chose this company was because they could come out on Easter Sunday. They told me that they would arrive between 2 and 6 pm. I had a call at 4:30 that their trucks tanks were full and there was no place open on Easter to dump the trucks tanks. They rescheduled to Monday April 21 between two to six. I requested that they come after 4:30 since I had a very important appointment with my bank. They said they could arrange that. At 3:20 I had a call from the technician that he had located the tank and instead of the $500 quoted on the phone It would be $887, due to the large size of the septic tank at 1500 gallons and a large amount of solids. This seemed high but I wanted the problem taken care of ASAP, so I okayed the work. He also told me he thought there was a break in the line between the septic tank and the cross over line to the drainage field. Quoted over $6000 for the repair. I told him I wanted to get a second opinion and estimate before I would approve any further work. I also asked if it would be possible to use the toilets, sinks, and showers for a week or two while I did so. He said that would be okay. I instructed him to put the cover back on the tank and leave the dirt off the top. Later that night, the septic backed up again, this time flooding the basement. I contacted the office who called a manager John. John came out to see what happened at my request. He told me that he would call a water mitigation company and that routerproxpress or insurance would take care of it. A company called Propertymedics called me shortly and came out at 2 am on Tuesday am on April 22. They were pressing me to sign a work contract but I informed him (Claud) that Router pro xpress had called them out and said they would be responsible for the water mitigation. Claud said he suspected a blockage rather than a break in the line. I called the RXP office on Tuesday April22, ultimately speaking to the owner, Jeff. I explained that I was quite unhappy that we had flooded after the technician said it was okay to use the sinks, toilets . I was suspicious that the technician hadn t emptied the tank considering he was gone when I arrived 20 minutes after he had called me. And he had misdiagnosed the problem and given us the wrong information about using the sinks, toilets and showers. I said I would give him a poor review, contact Angi, and was considering a charge back to my credit card. He said the work was already done and he would put a lien on my house if I did. He said he would send a crew to do the repair and I better be ready to pay the $6000 plus bill then. I told him he should come with the crew and I would be there in person. The office said they would be out between 2 and 6 pm. In the meanwhile, I was planning to have another service provider out to diagnose my septic problem and get a quote and to be on hand when RXP showed up."

Sharon W on May 2025


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Garner Plumbing, Inc.
5450 Technology Parkway Suite 400
4.52(
263
)
Approved Pro
Garner Plumbing, Inc.
5450 Technology Parkway Suite 400
4.52(
263
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!

"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."

Becki B on May 2024

Garner Plumbing, Inc., is a family owned and operated business, offering plumbing services for both commercial and residential applications. We specialize in resolving all types of plumbing problems. We can handle new installation, as well as, service for existing plumbing. We carry and install many major brands of electric, gas and tankless water heaters. Our service area includes Hall, Jackson, Barrow and Forsyth Counties. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Also, we offer 24 hour emergency services. We are extremely passionate about the work that we do and you can trust us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. If you are looking for a plumber you can depend on, please call Garner Plumbing today!

"I can't thank the guys enough for coming to the rescue. I started a toilet repair that should have been fairly easy, however….. So after realizing the job was too big for me I turned to Angi's list and they connected me to Garner Plumbing. They showed up that afternoon and had the job fixed within a half an hour or just a little more. I feel very confident in the work they did and they were very nice to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing plumbing service and the Jefferson, Athens, Winder area ."

Becki B on May 2024


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TK & Sons Plumbing and Septic, LLC
1370 Hwy 212
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
TK & Sons Plumbing and Septic, LLC
1370 Hwy 212
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

My name is Timothy K. Whisnant, Owner/CEO of TK & Sons Plumbing and Septic LLC. My life is glorified by my lovely wife Bree and our 5 sons. I am a 3rd generation Plumbing and Septic Contractor and I hold unrestricted state licensing in both trades. I am also a youth football coach. Since 1998 I have been hard at work in the business and have mastered the trade from commercial to residential and from new construction to service/repair. We strive to deliver our services with honesty and integrity while educating you on what you are paying for. Our family is here to help your family!

"Great guys, good pricing, arrived time and did a great job I would definitely recommend! Repaired/replaced a leaking water main pipe in my front yard."

Erik J on November 2021

My name is Timothy K. Whisnant, Owner/CEO of TK & Sons Plumbing and Septic LLC. My life is glorified by my lovely wife Bree and our 5 sons. I am a 3rd generation Plumbing and Septic Contractor and I hold unrestricted state licensing in both trades. I am also a youth football coach. Since 1998 I have been hard at work in the business and have mastered the trade from commercial to residential and from new construction to service/repair. We strive to deliver our services with honesty and integrity while educating you on what you are paying for. Our family is here to help your family!

"Great guys, good pricing, arrived time and did a great job I would definitely recommend! Repaired/replaced a leaking water main pipe in my front yard."

Erik J on November 2021


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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3755 Harrison Rd SW Suite 200
4.38(
54
)
Approved Pro
Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3755 Harrison Rd SW Suite 200
4.38(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
317 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"Prompt, professional service."

Anne C on April 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric heating and cooling business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We hold Master's licenses in all three trades and are members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing electrical or heating and cooling systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"Prompt, professional service."

Anne C on April 2025


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A-Total Plumbing
10 River Ct SE
4.57(
419
)
Approved Pro
A-Total Plumbing
10 River Ct SE
4.57(
419
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

A-Total Plumbing (coming soon as Ace Hardware Home Services – Plumbing, Heating & Cooling) is your trusted partner for expert plumbing and HVAC solutions in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. As part of Ace Hardware Home Services, we provide reliable plumbing repairs, HVAC installation, and ongoing maintenance to keep your home comfortable and safe year-round. Whether you need an urgent repair or routine service, our team delivers exceptional workmanship and peace of mind. Let us bring helpful to your home today!

"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."

Kathy M on February 2025

A-Total Plumbing (coming soon as Ace Hardware Home Services – Plumbing, Heating & Cooling) is your trusted partner for expert plumbing and HVAC solutions in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. As part of Ace Hardware Home Services, we provide reliable plumbing repairs, HVAC installation, and ongoing maintenance to keep your home comfortable and safe year-round. Whether you need an urgent repair or routine service, our team delivers exceptional workmanship and peace of mind. Let us bring helpful to your home today!

"Very little knowledge of the work to be done,complained the entire visit."

Kathy M on February 2025


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Encompass Contracting LLC
1951 Old Bishop Road
4.75(
65
)
Approved Pro
Encompass Contracting LLC
1951 Old Bishop Road
4.75(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
145 local quotes requested

Offering the best in both exterior and interior residential remodeling and repairs, our trained team brings together form, function, and budget to deliver your home renovation dreams. Proud to be a small company, we are able to give you all the benefits that come with it – our prices are reasonable and we only deliver you quality, personalized service. Licensed and insured business. We offer free estimates. All major credit cards accepted.

"Our project was originally to start on November 13th and take 3-4 weeks. Due to 4 days of rain and other projects he had to finish, it was started later than planned. On the second day, Jamie texted to say someone’s car broke down on the way to our house and they’d be late. Later in the afternoon, we were advised the vehicle was in the shop so the crew couldn’t come. (There were 4 vehicles here the day before so we weren’t sure why one in the shop took the whole crew out.) They resumed work the following week. He asked in the beginning if we had any particular concerns and we said yes, two. One, our grandchildren, 2 of whom are toddlers, are here often so care would need to be taken to keep nails and hazardous garbage picked up when they leave for the day. Two, they would need to keep the gate to the pool closed and either cover the pool or be careful in that area. Most days, we walked outside to find the gate left open and nails and pieces/slivers of wood, paint chips and other garbage littering the yard and deck. We went out one day after they left and realized they had been using the pool deck to cut the material for the facia, siding and trim. On these days, the pool was littered with sawdust. We were past Thanksgiving and heading into Christmas and no end in sight. The gutters had yet to be done weeks after the painting was finished. We were wondering if this job was more involved than this company typically handles or if a good project manager was needed. We had to remind him of the same things multiple times because nothing was written down. There is paint on the front porch rails, paint on the pool deck and on the outside of the screened porch. There’s overspray everywhere. We did have a walkthrough, and they did take care of the things we pointed out. At the same time, as the months have passed, we continue to find areas that need touch up. We will need to purchase paint and must touch things up ourselves. The biggest problem we had ended up being with the way the drip edge along the roof line was handled. Four months prior (in August) we had our roof replaced including new drip edge. We were assured that when replacing the facia that the drip edge would be fine. If there were spots that needed to be touched up, they would handle it. By the time the work was done, the drip edge was in bad condition with warps and bends to the point that we insisted it be replaced. At first, Encompass pushed back stating that the drip edge had been installed incorrectly. However, the the roof and drip edge were installed correctly by a professional roofer but damaged during the facia replacement. Encompass did consult with a roofer who told them that there should be no problem replacing the drip edge, so they proceeded to do so. Their work in replacing the original drip edge was better than they way they originally left it, but it was far from the condition it was after our roof was replaced. One of the reasons the drip edge was so important to us is that we just had bats removed from the attic and wanted to have the drip edge prevent that from happening again. In addition, after spending over $58,000 on our house, we weren’t happy with the finish of the drip edge. Since then, we’ve started getting estimates on what it would cost us to have the drip edge properly replaced. So far, we’ve received an estimate of $19,000 for the work. Because there is so much of it that has been damaged, it would cost more to cut and replace only the damaged parts and leave the few places that are not damaged than to replace all of it. We are also seeing wasps go under the drip edge, which was not happening prior to the work Encompass performed. After spending over $58,000 on the work, we are extremely unhappy to be looking at numbers this large to ultimately finish the work."

Ray E on June 2024

Offering the best in both exterior and interior residential remodeling and repairs, our trained team brings together form, function, and budget to deliver your home renovation dreams. Proud to be a small company, we are able to give you all the benefits that come with it – our prices are reasonable and we only deliver you quality, personalized service. Licensed and insured business. We offer free estimates. All major credit cards accepted.

"Our project was originally to start on November 13th and take 3-4 weeks. Due to 4 days of rain and other projects he had to finish, it was started later than planned. On the second day, Jamie texted to say someone’s car broke down on the way to our house and they’d be late. Later in the afternoon, we were advised the vehicle was in the shop so the crew couldn’t come. (There were 4 vehicles here the day before so we weren’t sure why one in the shop took the whole crew out.) They resumed work the following week. He asked in the beginning if we had any particular concerns and we said yes, two. One, our grandchildren, 2 of whom are toddlers, are here often so care would need to be taken to keep nails and hazardous garbage picked up when they leave for the day. Two, they would need to keep the gate to the pool closed and either cover the pool or be careful in that area. Most days, we walked outside to find the gate left open and nails and pieces/slivers of wood, paint chips and other garbage littering the yard and deck. We went out one day after they left and realized they had been using the pool deck to cut the material for the facia, siding and trim. On these days, the pool was littered with sawdust. We were past Thanksgiving and heading into Christmas and no end in sight. The gutters had yet to be done weeks after the painting was finished. We were wondering if this job was more involved than this company typically handles or if a good project manager was needed. We had to remind him of the same things multiple times because nothing was written down. There is paint on the front porch rails, paint on the pool deck and on the outside of the screened porch. There’s overspray everywhere. We did have a walkthrough, and they did take care of the things we pointed out. At the same time, as the months have passed, we continue to find areas that need touch up. We will need to purchase paint and must touch things up ourselves. The biggest problem we had ended up being with the way the drip edge along the roof line was handled. Four months prior (in August) we had our roof replaced including new drip edge. We were assured that when replacing the facia that the drip edge would be fine. If there were spots that needed to be touched up, they would handle it. By the time the work was done, the drip edge was in bad condition with warps and bends to the point that we insisted it be replaced. At first, Encompass pushed back stating that the drip edge had been installed incorrectly. However, the the roof and drip edge were installed correctly by a professional roofer but damaged during the facia replacement. Encompass did consult with a roofer who told them that there should be no problem replacing the drip edge, so they proceeded to do so. Their work in replacing the original drip edge was better than they way they originally left it, but it was far from the condition it was after our roof was replaced. One of the reasons the drip edge was so important to us is that we just had bats removed from the attic and wanted to have the drip edge prevent that from happening again. In addition, after spending over $58,000 on our house, we weren’t happy with the finish of the drip edge. Since then, we’ve started getting estimates on what it would cost us to have the drip edge properly replaced. So far, we’ve received an estimate of $19,000 for the work. Because there is so much of it that has been damaged, it would cost more to cut and replace only the damaged parts and leave the few places that are not damaged than to replace all of it. We are also seeing wasps go under the drip edge, which was not happening prior to the work Encompass performed. After spending over $58,000 on the work, we are extremely unhappy to be looking at numbers this large to ultimately finish the work."

Ray E on June 2024


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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
)
Approved Pro
Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
3362 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025


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Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC
381 Searchlight Dr
4.57(
67
)
Approved Pro
Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC
381 Searchlight Dr
4.57(
67
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
473 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our goal is to satisfy our customers with great customer service and affordable prices. Professionalism, experience and customer care in good manner are three key factors to achieve leading position in our business. It is leading our company to success! We have technicians 5+ years experience and focused on residential appliance repair and installation.

"Andrew showed up on time and did a good job."

Will R on March 2025

Our goal is to satisfy our customers with great customer service and affordable prices. Professionalism, experience and customer care in good manner are three key factors to achieve leading position in our business. It is leading our company to success! We have technicians 5+ years experience and focused on residential appliance repair and installation.

"Andrew showed up on time and did a good job."

Will R on March 2025

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Sewer main clearings FAQs

Plan on hiring a plumbing pro every 18 to 22 months to keep buildup from turning into a full‑blown blockage. Mark a reminder on your calendar, even if everything seems to be flowing fine. Between visits, watch for early red flags—gurgling drains, slow water, or sewer odors—and call a plumber sooner if you notice them.

Most cleanouts wrap up in about two hours, but complexity drives the clock. A simple clog can be gone in under 60 minutes, while a stubborn blockage, especially one that needs repairs, can stretch to four or five hours. Major damage may push the job into a multi‑day project. Your plumber can give you an accurate time estimate after they’ve assessed your situation.

You can’t prevent every clog, as they naturally occur over time, but you can drastically reduce their frequency by following common-sense steps. Toss solids in the trash or disposal, and keep only water, approved liquids, and toilet paper down the pipes. Never flush problem items like dental floss, paper towels, cat litter, or “flushable” wipes. Finally, conduct regular inspections and perform routine maintenance and cleaning.

Start by confirming the company is licensed, insured, and certified. Next, dig into reviews and ask for references to be sure their work lives up to the hype. In addition, a company with several years of experience and recognized industry awards demonstrates reliability and quality. These factors altogether form the foundation for making an informed decision when hiring a sewer line professional.

Sewer line cleaning improves the overall performance of your home’s plumbing system by ensuring smooth operation throughout all connected pipes. Maintaining a clean main sewer line prevents backups and supports the efficient flow of water across your entire plumbing network. Regular maintenance not only minimizes the risk of unexpected repairs but also prolongs the life of your pipes, while seasonal care, such as winterizing, further safeguards your system’s performance.

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