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Henco Plumbing
313 Northwest 209th Street
4.72(
142
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Approved Pro
Henco Plumbing
313 Northwest 209th Street
4.72(
142
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
321 local quotes requested

Henco Plumbing Services proudly serves its customers with care, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! WA Plumbing: HENCOP*7829O ∣ WA GC: HENCOP*782RO ∣ OR Plumbing: PD2795 ∣ OR GC: C1761 ∣ OR CCB: 240516

"We were impressed with Chris. He replaced our broken bathroom faucet quickly. We would use Chris again."

PAMELA M on March 2025

Henco Plumbing Services proudly serves its customers with care, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! WA Plumbing: HENCOP*7829O ∣ WA GC: HENCOP*782RO ∣ OR Plumbing: PD2795 ∣ OR GC: C1761 ∣ OR CCB: 240516

"We were impressed with Chris. He replaced our broken bathroom faucet quickly. We would use Chris again."

PAMELA M on March 2025


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Legacy Plumbing and Excavation, LLC
4707 NE Minnehana St #C305
4.56(
34
)
Approved Pro
Legacy Plumbing and Excavation, LLC
4707 NE Minnehana St #C305
4.56(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
295 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.

"Great work! Solved issue in 1 go."

Ryan S on April 2025

Our plumbing experts assist local residents and businesses with a variety of plumbing repairs, installations, and upgrades. With 25 years of experience in the industry and over 40 years of combined experience with sewer line excavation, replacements and repairs, you can trust our team at Legacy Plumbing and Excavation! We pride ourselves on being professional, prompt, and performing exceptional repairs and replacements every time.

"Great work! Solved issue in 1 go."

Ryan S on April 2025


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Sewer Renewal Specialists, LLC
P.O. Box 230147
4.91(
45
)
Approved Pro
Sewer Renewal Specialists, LLC
P.O. Box 230147
4.91(
45
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Sewer Renewal re-lined our aging sewer main, from the downstairs bathroom out to the city main. From initial quote to job finished they were extremely professional, hard-working, and timely. Communications were excellent - we always knew what was going on. Highly recommended."

Warren B on June 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

"Sewer Renewal re-lined our aging sewer main, from the downstairs bathroom out to the city main. From initial quote to job finished they were extremely professional, hard-working, and timely. Communications were excellent - we always knew what was going on. Highly recommended."

Warren B on June 2024


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Smitty's Sewer Service
PO Box 1992
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Smitty's Sewer Service
PO Box 1992
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Here at Smitty's Sewer Service we are a fully license and insured sewer company. No job is too large or small we do installs, repairs, cleaning on all systems. We pride ourselves on our ability to get things done the right and efficient way. Call now for a free estimate.

"Mario was amazing he communicated everything in a timely manner. He was professional and flexible. I am so happy he did my sewer. I bought a new house that ended up having a sewer blockage and we could not see past the block he quoted me a great price and kept his cost like he said. I would hire him again. He keeps his work area tidy. I canâ t say enough good. Just hire him."

Nichole W on August 2022

Here at Smitty's Sewer Service we are a fully license and insured sewer company. No job is too large or small we do installs, repairs, cleaning on all systems. We pride ourselves on our ability to get things done the right and efficient way. Call now for a free estimate.

"Mario was amazing he communicated everything in a timely manner. He was professional and flexible. I am so happy he did my sewer. I bought a new house that ended up having a sewer blockage and we could not see past the block he quoted me a great price and kept his cost like he said. I would hire him again. He keeps his work area tidy. I canâ t say enough good. Just hire him."

Nichole W on August 2022


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Apollo Drain and Rooter Service
853 Northeast Harlow Road
4.59(
17
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Approved Pro
Apollo Drain and Rooter Service
853 Northeast Harlow Road
4.59(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Apollo Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is family owned and operated serving residential and commercial clients in Idaho, Oregon and Washington since 1984. In over 38 years Apollo continues to provide friendly, efficient, quality work at competitive pricing. We also want to recognize all our clients throughout the years that continue to make Apollo their go-to company for all of their Plumbing and HVAC needs. Without you Apollo wouldn’t be where they are today.

"He was on time and completed the job to my satifaction.."

Dale G on October 2024

Apollo Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning is family owned and operated serving residential and commercial clients in Idaho, Oregon and Washington since 1984. In over 38 years Apollo continues to provide friendly, efficient, quality work at competitive pricing. We also want to recognize all our clients throughout the years that continue to make Apollo their go-to company for all of their Plumbing and HVAC needs. Without you Apollo wouldn’t be where they are today.

"He was on time and completed the job to my satifaction.."

Dale G on October 2024


Avatar for Service Plus Plumbing
Service Plus Plumbing
12009 NE Marx St
4.92(
38
)
Approved Pro
Service Plus Plumbing
12009 NE Marx St
4.92(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
760 local quotes requested

Residential service and repair including main water lines, water heaters, and drain cleaning. Call and schedule service today at (971) 545-8110.

"Excellent experience from beginning to end. Yvette, Aleks, and Landon were all extremely professional, responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable. The scope of work and potential issues were assessed accurately and described in detail. Quick scheduling and excellent quality work at a fair, competitive price. I would not hesitate to use Service Plus again. Highly recommended."

Andrew G on November 2023

Residential service and repair including main water lines, water heaters, and drain cleaning. Call and schedule service today at (971) 545-8110.

"Excellent experience from beginning to end. Yvette, Aleks, and Landon were all extremely professional, responsive, courteous, and knowledgeable. The scope of work and potential issues were assessed accurately and described in detail. Quick scheduling and excellent quality work at a fair, competitive price. I would not hesitate to use Service Plus again. Highly recommended."

Andrew G on November 2023


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Western Builders Inc
30271 S Meridian Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Western Builders Inc
30271 S Meridian Rd
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
326 local quotes requested

Since 1990, excellence is our tradition! With over 15 years experience, whether it's for a home or business,we're devoted to our clients, and consider them as friends. Your vision is our passion. Don't have a vision? We can help with that too? That's what friends do. Tell us how we can help you make your project a success. Reach out today, we'd love to get to know you. FREE ESTIMATES!

"It very good. One of the reason I had them come back."

Bill N on April 2020

Since 1990, excellence is our tradition! With over 15 years experience, whether it's for a home or business,we're devoted to our clients, and consider them as friends. Your vision is our passion. Don't have a vision? We can help with that too? That's what friends do. Tell us how we can help you make your project a success. Reach out today, we'd love to get to know you. FREE ESTIMATES!

"It very good. One of the reason I had them come back."

Bill N on April 2020


Executive Drains LLC.
13640 SE Hwy 212
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Executive Drains LLC.
13640 SE Hwy 212
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
684 local quotes requested

Local Veteran Owned Plumbing and Drain Cleaning company. We offer 24 hour emergency services, financing options, preventative maintenance programs and commercial services. We’ve been in the plumbing industry since 1985 and are the best local plumbing company in town. We have 3 generations of plumbing experience and knowledge with a family feel. Our prices come as a flat fee so you don’t have to worry about being over charged with hourly service rates or hidden fees. We offer free estimates and discounts for a variety of services provided. If you’re looking for a local, family owned and operated company that will give you a 100% without fail then look no further.

"Wow! The owner called right away and set up an appointment for the next day. His team came and fixed my plumbing problem quickly. They did a great job. They kept us informed and up to date. They left my home clean. I have running water again. I highly recommend them. Grateful, Toni"

Toni M on October 2024

Local Veteran Owned Plumbing and Drain Cleaning company. We offer 24 hour emergency services, financing options, preventative maintenance programs and commercial services. We’ve been in the plumbing industry since 1985 and are the best local plumbing company in town. We have 3 generations of plumbing experience and knowledge with a family feel. Our prices come as a flat fee so you don’t have to worry about being over charged with hourly service rates or hidden fees. We offer free estimates and discounts for a variety of services provided. If you’re looking for a local, family owned and operated company that will give you a 100% without fail then look no further.

"Wow! The owner called right away and set up an appointment for the next day. His team came and fixed my plumbing problem quickly. They did a great job. They kept us informed and up to date. They left my home clean. I have running water again. I highly recommend them. Grateful, Toni"

Toni M on October 2024


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Robin Renovation
701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Robin Renovation
701 W 30th St
4.77(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
794 local quotes requested

Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.

"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"

Nicole A on January 2025

Robin Renovation believes in more than just construction. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves on producing a truly quality product, maintaining open and honest interactions with all customers, and empowering our employees to succeed both on and off the job site. While we specialize in bathroom and kitchen remodels, we offer full-service framing or finish carpentry, including tiling, drywall, window/door projects, cabinets, etc. overseen by formally-trained Journeyman carpenters with decades of on-the-job experience. The mission of Robin Renovation is to hire and train people of all backgrounds and to provide them with wages that will support home ownership and with the skills necessary to turn fixer uppers into dream homes. To us, community comes before profit, and we work hard to cultivate a work culture that encourages each employee to do things the right way and never to cut corners. We promise you will not find another remodeling company that cares about your home as much as we do. We’d be honored to work with you, so please reach out to us.

"We are so happy that we went with Isaiah and his team at Robin Renovation! The projects included new hardwood flooring in two rooms and on stairs, gas fireplace insert replacement, lots of tiling and drywall. All of the employees who came to our home did exceptional work along with being communicative, tidy and patient with our dogs. I received continual updates from scheduling manager Jodi who kept meticulous details about all of the simultaneous projects. The cost of the work was well worth it the quality. I highly recommended Robin Renovation for anyone needing renovations!"

Nicole A on January 2025


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Roots Plumbing LLC
PO BOX 583
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Roots Plumbing LLC
PO BOX 583
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
747 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Roots Plumbing LLC knows how important time is to you. Our experienced and professional team will get to the root of your plumbing issues with top quality service and products to save you time and money so you can get on with your day worry free. www.rootsplumbingllc.com https://g.page/r/CcSNBQIWtQHgEBM/review

Roots Plumbing LLC knows how important time is to you. Our experienced and professional team will get to the root of your plumbing issues with top quality service and products to save you time and money so you can get on with your day worry free. www.rootsplumbingllc.com https://g.page/r/CcSNBQIWtQHgEBM/review

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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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