Top-rated sewer main clearers.

Get matched with top sewer main clearers in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Sewer main clearers in Takoma Park

J. J. Torres Plumbing
8111 Riggs Road
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
J. J. Torres Plumbing
8111 Riggs Road
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
45 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At J J. Torres Plumbing we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. 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.

At J J. Torres Plumbing we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. 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.


Avatar for Pohlman Plumbing Inc
Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Pohlman Plumbing Inc
611 N Hammonds Ferry Rd STE P
4.63(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
31 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024

Pohlman Plumbing is a local, family-owned and -operated full-service plumbing and HVAC company serving the Baltimore metro area. Founded in 2008, our professional and friendly customer service plus our top-notch skills have made us one of the most trusted local plumbers in Baltimore. When you choose to work with Pohlman Plumbing, you can have peace of mind knowing we always stand by the Pohlman Promise: fast service, at a fair price, and done right the first time.

"The gentleman that work this business go above and beyond to make the best suggestions for they work required. This is the second time I have hired them. My sub pump went after and more rain was coming they came out with 2 hours to fix the problem. Extremely professional man. I will be er use any other plumbing business other than Pohlman. I highly recommend if you have a plumping issue."

Georgette T on January 2024


TNJ Plumbing Services, LLC
1003 Turney Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
TNJ Plumbing Services, LLC
1003 Turney Ave
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

TNJ Plumbing Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Professional and explained well."

Kima . on May 2022

TNJ Plumbing Services, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time a project is needed there will be no question on who to call. We look forward to earning your business!

"Professional and explained well."

Kima . on May 2022


Avatar for Beltway Mechanical, LLC
Beltway Mechanical, LLC
1872 Dutch Village Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Beltway Mechanical, LLC
1872 Dutch Village Drive
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Beltway Mechanical LLC., business since 2008, is your locally owned and operated HVAC & plumbing company. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are the number one choice for your home projects. We specialize in service, repair, and full installations. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Mariano (spelled phonetically) contacted me right away. He diagnosed my issue over the phone and quoted a price. We scheduled a time for him to come out same day, arrived before appointment time, and removed/installed new sump pump (we purchased the sump pump before his arrival). He completed the work in the same day in a timely fashion and we paid as quoted. Thank you."

Olivette L on September 2020

Beltway Mechanical LLC., business since 2008, is your locally owned and operated HVAC & plumbing company. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are the number one choice for your home projects. We specialize in service, repair, and full installations. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Mariano (spelled phonetically) contacted me right away. He diagnosed my issue over the phone and quoted a price. We scheduled a time for him to come out same day, arrived before appointment time, and removed/installed new sump pump (we purchased the sump pump before his arrival). He completed the work in the same day in a timely fashion and we paid as quoted. Thank you."

Olivette L on September 2020


Zion Plumbing LLC
8741 Cheshire Court
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Zion Plumbing LLC
8741 Cheshire Court
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Zion Plumbing LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"God job"

Suang D on April 2023

Zion Plumbing LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"God job"

Suang D on April 2023


Avatar for Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Amazing Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
2630 Georgetown Rd
4.74(
173
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
19 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023

We are full-service heating and air conditioning company that provides residential and light commercial service, installation and maintenance. We truly believe that if we focus on helping people and treat others with respect, our customer’s experience shall be an amazing one.

"poor customer service. service manager insulted me, called me derogatory names while defaming my character. when all I was looking for was for someone to right a wrong. I was actually looking forward to them coming to look at my furnace and was hoping to find a trusted company but was given the complete opposite of what I expected. first no one called me with an update, I had to call, then no one showed by 5pm after I waited patiently all day during their 8-5 window. finally at 5:10 i reached out again only to be met with an after hours line that couldn't help me at all. once I spoke to SM, he insulted me, called me derogatory names and defamed my character all because I was understandably upset for being "brushed off" by everyone I had come into contact the entire day and given excuse after excuse with no solution that was going to benefit me. Customer service and professionalism are lacking 100%"

Tracey S on December 2023


Avatar for Run Plumbing & Drain, LLC
Run Plumbing & Drain, LLC
6106 Seminole St
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Run Plumbing & Drain, LLC
6106 Seminole St
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With 9 years of experience, Run Plumbing & Drain LLC is the company you need to take care of your home or business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give Run Plumbing & Drain LLC a call today!

"I got a call within two minutes of posting my project. Run was here in an hour as promised and done within two hours or so. It was as complex a drain snaking as I expected, and the price seemed reasonable for the work done. He was pleasant to work with and left the site clean. 10/10 would hire him for more work."

Michael H on April 2025

With 9 years of experience, Run Plumbing & Drain LLC is the company you need to take care of your home or business. We offer quality work at an affordable rate. Give Run Plumbing & Drain LLC a call today!

"I got a call within two minutes of posting my project. Run was here in an hour as promised and done within two hours or so. It was as complex a drain snaking as I expected, and the price seemed reasonable for the work done. He was pleasant to work with and left the site clean. 10/10 would hire him for more work."

Michael H on April 2025


Avatar for Another Plumber
Another Plumber
402 King Farm Blvd Ste 125 # 1093 Rockville, MD 20850 United States
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Another Plumber
402 King Farm Blvd Ste 125 # 1093 Rockville, MD 20850 United States
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

A company focusing on quality plumbing/ gas fitting services for, mostly, residential applications. Commercial applications are taken on a case-by-case bases. Licensed and insured. Dependable, well mannered, respectful, clean, dedicated, responsible, lenient, and experienced. Kitchen and bathroom, shower/tub faucet replacements, hosebib repairs and new installations, shut-off valve replacement, garbage disposal replacement, toilet repairs and new installations, rough-ins, clearing clogged drains, sump pumps and ejection pumps, water heaters and tankless heaters repair, service, and installations, finding and repairing leakages, emergency services, water service, gas service, water filters, inspections and free estimates.

A company focusing on quality plumbing/ gas fitting services for, mostly, residential applications. Commercial applications are taken on a case-by-case bases. Licensed and insured. Dependable, well mannered, respectful, clean, dedicated, responsible, lenient, and experienced. Kitchen and bathroom, shower/tub faucet replacements, hosebib repairs and new installations, shut-off valve replacement, garbage disposal replacement, toilet repairs and new installations, rough-ins, clearing clogged drains, sump pumps and ejection pumps, water heaters and tankless heaters repair, service, and installations, finding and repairing leakages, emergency services, water service, gas service, water filters, inspections and free estimates.


CLARK DRAIN CLEANING, LLC
2594 DRUID PARK DR
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
CLARK DRAIN CLEANING, LLC
2594 DRUID PARK DR
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor 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


FULL SPECTRUM SERVICES
8401 Mayland Dr Ste S
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
FULL SPECTRUM SERVICES
8401 Mayland Dr Ste S
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Full Spectrum Services, Inc. has been in business since 2006 servicing Maryland. Here at Full Spectrum Services, Inc. we offer all types of HVAC services, both residential and commercial. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"No comments."

Homeowner on August 2015

Full Spectrum Services, Inc. has been in business since 2006 servicing Maryland. Here at Full Spectrum Services, Inc. we offer all types of HVAC services, both residential and commercial. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"No comments."

Homeowner on August 2015

...
Showing 1-10 of 844

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.

The homeowners guide to sewer main clearings
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
plumber installing sewer main pipes in the ground
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
Understand what goes into installing a sewer line, including materials, labor, permits, and potential landscaping considerations, to ensure a smooth and compliant connection to your local sewer system.
water main being repaired by plumbers
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Main water line leak repair costs depend on how much of the line needs repair and other factors. Learn what influences the price before you take on this project.
A glass shower cabin in a spacious bathroom
Apr 23, 2025
Apr 23, 2025
In this guide, we'll break down the factors that influence shower installation costs, so you can make informed decisions and achieve the bathroom of your dreams.
Sump pump at home
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Budget for sump pump replacement costs based on factors such as sump pump type, its location in your home, ongoing maintenance, labor, and more.
professional inspecting sewer with borescope camera
Apr 24, 2025
Apr 24, 2025
Budget for sewer line camera inspection costs based on factors such as sewer length, camera type, method, accessibility, repairs, labor, and more.
outdoor water lines with backflow preventer
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
Backflow preventer costs depend on type, size, location, and labor costs. This guide breaks down the cost factors to help you budget.
Share project details to get started.