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Avatar for Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Schaal Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.9(
30
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an older home with older ductwork. We had Spencer and Brayton out and they cleaned and sealed our ductwork. They did a great job. Professional, great communication, attention to detail. They reduced our air leakage by 86%. We noticed an immediate difference in improved airflow, our cold spots are no longer cold spots. Thanks!"
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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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HT Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 30 years of experience serving the Ames area, HT Plumbing is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

The Fountain
Response time2 days
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K&J Sewer And Drain
4.9(
15
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Where do I start?!? If I could give Jason 10 stars, I would. He was at my house an hour after I called in a panic when several drains were clogged and unusable. He was professional, friendly, and got right to work. His experience and problem-solving skills were clear right from the start. When my old pipes for one drain didn’t allow him to snake down far enough to clear the clog, he simply moved to another drain to do what needed to be done. Shortly after that, the clog(s) was cleared. When I despaired out loud while he was in the first drain that it didn’t sound promising, he simply replied, “Don’t worry, I’ll get it cleared!” I would absolutely recommend Jason to anyone and everyone who needs an experienced, honest, friendly and hard-working plumber, and will be sending my family and friends his contact information. I’m already making a list of other plumbing projects I’d like him to do for me. Seriously, the world needs more people like him."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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C&K Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
86
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Furnace being used early in season and noticed a "weird noise" that continued to get worse over a couple days.  Great service scheduled the same day as we called.  Diagnosed problem and had to go back to shop for part but was back within an hour or so and all was well.  C & K is great to work with; technicians and shop staff always courteous and helpful.  Often going above and beyond the norm.  We use them for seasonal service as well - checking heating equipment in early Fall and air conditioning in early Spring.  Those checkups can't catch everything of course such as the recent furnace issue, but it's great to know our equipment is checked and ready for upcoming season.  Their prices are competitive as well.  We are very pleased."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Clog Busters Drain Cleaning and Repair, LLC
2.9(
11
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had both basement drain and sink in. When doing sink found that the pipe was blocked with calcium and had to be repaired. Although this is a stressful feeling Nick and Chad were amazing and went above and beyond!!! Giving us comfort in this stressful event. Thank you so much Nick and Chad for cleaning our drain and repairing our pipes all while very clean and very personable!! Would highly recommend Clog Busters amazing services."
Response time2 days
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joe from JMS Drain Services was my service technician who arrived well within the window scheduled service time. Joe came in, inspected the sink to determine how to resolve my issue, took out the tool (snake apparatus) to clear the sink, and departed my premises within 15 minutes. I was pleased he resolved my clogged sink so quickly so I could rest after a night's work. Thank you again, Joe."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Golden Rule Plumbing Heating & Cooling Inc
3.9(
112
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Serving Polk City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"
The phone contact person was pleasant and responsive. They sent plumber out with 4 hours after I called. That was good. He attempted to "snake" the drain and attempted to use a plunger (mine) none of which worked. I have an inexpensive plunger. He didn't have one on his truck. Strange for a plumber not to have a basic piece of equipment like a plunger. In any event he said I needed to have the drain cleaned and another plumber for Golden Rule would have to do that. $100.00 for this service call. Fortunately they had the drain cleaning guy available  that afternoon. His name was BO and he was great! Very informative and he payed attention to the possibility of something else may be going on  other then cleaning the drain Much more experienced then the first plumber. He said before, I clean the whole drain (600.00) Lets try plunging it with my plunger. A much better one then mine. After 2 min of using his plunger it flushed immediately. Another 100.00 service call. So in the end I got double charged (200.00) for something that should have been solved with the first service call. Not about the money, it's the principle of the transaction. Will, I use them again? Possibly, but only because of BO. I have purchased 2 plungers, as recommended by brand by BO. There is a difference in plunger's for your info.

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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Polk City, IA

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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