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Granite State Piping
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Granite State Piping
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Locally and family-owned and operated, Granite State Piping is your neighborhood mechanical service provider. Based in Wolfeboro, NH we serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our professional mechanical contractors work hard to provide an exceptional client experience because..."Our Focus Is Customer Satisfaction". Fully licensed and insured, we are highly-experienced and have the qualifications, certifications, and training to provide great craftsmanship on all projects. Our team specializes in prompt, timely service while working safely at all times. Whether interested in industrial piping or heating systems, all our services are available at competitive prices. Established in 2020, Granite State Piping serves Wolfeboro, NH, and all surrounding communities. From AC installation to radiant floor heat repair, we bring industry expertise and extensive knowledge to each project. Why choose us over the rest? "Our Mission at Granite State Piping Is To Provide High Quality, Cost-Efficient Services To Our Customers While Operating in a Safe Manner." All of our projects are backed by our quality assurance guarantee. Call us now for your free estimate!

"Eric did what he promised on the schedule to which that he committed. The work was very professional. He interacted well with our condo association manager and our contractor. The work was clean and nothing appears to be damaged. Based on his work at our unit, he is soon to be doing another tank replacement in our development. We recommend his company to others."

Don T on December 2022

Locally and family-owned and operated, Granite State Piping is your neighborhood mechanical service provider. Based in Wolfeboro, NH we serve residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Our professional mechanical contractors work hard to provide an exceptional client experience because..."Our Focus Is Customer Satisfaction". Fully licensed and insured, we are highly-experienced and have the qualifications, certifications, and training to provide great craftsmanship on all projects. Our team specializes in prompt, timely service while working safely at all times. Whether interested in industrial piping or heating systems, all our services are available at competitive prices. Established in 2020, Granite State Piping serves Wolfeboro, NH, and all surrounding communities. From AC installation to radiant floor heat repair, we bring industry expertise and extensive knowledge to each project. Why choose us over the rest? "Our Mission at Granite State Piping Is To Provide High Quality, Cost-Efficient Services To Our Customers While Operating in a Safe Manner." All of our projects are backed by our quality assurance guarantee. Call us now for your free estimate!

"Eric did what he promised on the schedule to which that he committed. The work was very professional. He interacted well with our condo association manager and our contractor. The work was clean and nothing appears to be damaged. Based on his work at our unit, he is soon to be doing another tank replacement in our development. We recommend his company to others."

Don T on December 2022


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Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning Services
Serving Area
4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning Services
Serving Area
4.91(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

Looking for a reliable drain cleaning company in the Sanford, ME area? You’ve come to the right place! Sgt. Smith’s Drain Cleaning Services is available 24/7 to take care of all your drain cleaning needs, no matter how severe. We work with top-of-the-line plumbing camera inspection equipment to detect and eliminate clogs quickly and efficiently. Whether you need professional drain cleaning services for your residential home or commercial property, when you team up with our plumbers, you can rest assured that your system is in excellent hands. In addition to our quality workmanship and industry-leading equipment, we also offer a level of dedication and attention to detail you won’t find from any other local plumbing company. Our owner and founder, Sgt. Micah Smith, previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 8 years, and so approaches every job as an opportunity to serve a fellow community member with pride. Give us a call today at (207) 432-9378 and let us restore your drainage system to pristine condition! Our 24-hour plumbers are standing by and ready to meet your needs.

"Replaced as expected. Nice work! Very professional."

CHRISTOPHER M on March 2024

Looking for a reliable drain cleaning company in the Sanford, ME area? You’ve come to the right place! Sgt. Smith’s Drain Cleaning Services is available 24/7 to take care of all your drain cleaning needs, no matter how severe. We work with top-of-the-line plumbing camera inspection equipment to detect and eliminate clogs quickly and efficiently. Whether you need professional drain cleaning services for your residential home or commercial property, when you team up with our plumbers, you can rest assured that your system is in excellent hands. In addition to our quality workmanship and industry-leading equipment, we also offer a level of dedication and attention to detail you won’t find from any other local plumbing company. Our owner and founder, Sgt. Micah Smith, previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps for over 8 years, and so approaches every job as an opportunity to serve a fellow community member with pride. Give us a call today at (207) 432-9378 and let us restore your drainage system to pristine condition! Our 24-hour plumbers are standing by and ready to meet your needs.

"Replaced as expected. Nice work! Very professional."

CHRISTOPHER M on March 2024


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Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
8025 S. Willow St. Suite 107
4.79(
750
)
Approved Pro
Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
8025 S. Willow St. Suite 107
4.79(
750
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Clear Choice Home Improvements is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in roofing, siding, windows, bathrooms, and gutters with integrity and professionalism. With over 20 years of experience, we empower our customers to confidently undertake home improvement projects and truly enjoy their homes. We take great care to ensure that our craftsmen are properly trained and certified. Our sales staff and customer service representatives leverage their extensive experience to uphold our promise of guaranteed, trouble-free installations. From the very beginning, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have during the renovation process. Our goal is to provide you with beautiful and practical home improvements that will stand the test of time, giving you peace of mind knowing you’ve made an excellent choice for your home.

"Watch out, different employees have us very different estimates. One was honest and one tried to way overprice our roofing project. Also during the installation they tried to skip replacing plywood as we’d agreed upon without discussing with us first. Luckily my husband was home and caught the mistake. There were definitely some good things too, the knowledge and quality of materials was excellent. They got our entire project done in one day and worked very hard."

Elizabeth J on January 2025

Clear Choice Home Improvements is dedicated to delivering high-quality services in roofing, siding, windows, bathrooms, and gutters with integrity and professionalism. With over 20 years of experience, we empower our customers to confidently undertake home improvement projects and truly enjoy their homes. We take great care to ensure that our craftsmen are properly trained and certified. Our sales staff and customer service representatives leverage their extensive experience to uphold our promise of guaranteed, trouble-free installations. From the very beginning, we welcome any questions or concerns you may have during the renovation process. Our goal is to provide you with beautiful and practical home improvements that will stand the test of time, giving you peace of mind knowing you’ve made an excellent choice for your home.

"Watch out, different employees have us very different estimates. One was honest and one tried to way overprice our roofing project. Also during the installation they tried to skip replacing plywood as we’d agreed upon without discussing with us first. Luckily my husband was home and caught the mistake. There were definitely some good things too, the knowledge and quality of materials was excellent. They got our entire project done in one day and worked very hard."

Elizabeth J on January 2025


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Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC
PO Box 689
5.00(
8
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Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC
PO Box 689
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
225 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"I was very impressed from the beginning to the very end of my shower project with Patriots. They were able to take an empty space in my bathroom and create a plan for a shower that would fit in that space. I especially liked how I was able to see and feel some of the components they were going to use, let me pick the colors I needed and showed me pictures of how my new shower would look went it was done. All the workers were very respectful of my house while doing the job, very knowledgeable and explained what they were doing as they went along working. I would definitely recommend Patriots Bath Remodeling to anyone needing to either replace or start a new project in their bathroom. "

Claudia T on February 2025

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"I was very impressed from the beginning to the very end of my shower project with Patriots. They were able to take an empty space in my bathroom and create a plan for a shower that would fit in that space. I especially liked how I was able to see and feel some of the components they were going to use, let me pick the colors I needed and showed me pictures of how my new shower would look went it was done. All the workers were very respectful of my house while doing the job, very knowledgeable and explained what they were doing as they went along working. I would definitely recommend Patriots Bath Remodeling to anyone needing to either replace or start a new project in their bathroom. "

Claudia T on February 2025


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PIC Home Pros, LLC
51 Harvey Road
4.22(
196
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Approved Pro
PIC Home Pros, LLC
51 Harvey Road
4.22(
196
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
655 local quotes requested
27 years of experience

Committed to Professionalism. This phrase encapsulates the core philosophy of our company, PIC Home Pros. Founded on principles of compassion and dedication, we strive to deliver top-notch workmanship and ensure a positive customer experience. At PIC, we offer dependable home services driven by a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, leaving them delighted with the results and eager to return to us for future projects. We take pride in providing quality products and affordable bathroom remodeling services to our valued clients. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. Trust PIC to deliver excellence in every aspect of your home improvement needs.

"Experience was great! Project turned out amazing! The highlight was the incredible work ethic from Lucas and Ozzy. They worked tirelessly, no breaks, and made sure the job was completed in one day. One thousand percent recommend PIC and Bath Flip! "

John H on April 2025

Committed to Professionalism. This phrase encapsulates the core philosophy of our company, PIC Home Pros. Founded on principles of compassion and dedication, we strive to deliver top-notch workmanship and ensure a positive customer experience. At PIC, we offer dependable home services driven by a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction. Our goal is to not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations, leaving them delighted with the results and eager to return to us for future projects. We take pride in providing quality products and affordable bathroom remodeling services to our valued clients. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project we undertake. Trust PIC to deliver excellence in every aspect of your home improvement needs.

"Experience was great! Project turned out amazing! The highlight was the incredible work ethic from Lucas and Ozzy. They worked tirelessly, no breaks, and made sure the job was completed in one day. One thousand percent recommend PIC and Bath Flip! "

John H on April 2025


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Cloud 9 Tubs
50 Lowden Rd
4.98(
32
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Approved Pro
Cloud 9 Tubs
50 Lowden Rd
4.98(
32
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Sell and Install Safe, Easy, Low Maintenance Tubs, Showers, and Walk in Tubs.

"The entire process was really great. We always felt that Jeff was trying to satisfy our wants and needs not trying to sell us something. From beginning to end the whole process was very professional. The install crew was very good, professional and considerate of our home. The install was perfect and finished in one day as promised and the cleanup was so good you would never know that any work had been done in the bathroom. I highly recommend Clouds 9 Tubs. They are a top shelf organization and we are very pleased with their work. Also every appointment we had from beginning to end they were always on time."

Brian C on March 2025

Sell and Install Safe, Easy, Low Maintenance Tubs, Showers, and Walk in Tubs.

"The entire process was really great. We always felt that Jeff was trying to satisfy our wants and needs not trying to sell us something. From beginning to end the whole process was very professional. The install crew was very good, professional and considerate of our home. The install was perfect and finished in one day as promised and the cleanup was so good you would never know that any work had been done in the bathroom. I highly recommend Clouds 9 Tubs. They are a top shelf organization and we are very pleased with their work. Also every appointment we had from beginning to end they were always on time."

Brian C on March 2025


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Revelare Kitchens
1750 Industrial Highway, Suite100
4.33(
75
)
Approved Pro
Revelare Kitchens
1750 Industrial Highway, Suite100
4.33(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
446 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Revelare Kitchens (latin for "unveil") was created in 2007. Since then, we have grown into a family of creative and innovative kitchen designers and craftsmen who are committed to excellence and unparalleled design. Specializing in kitchen cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, and countertops; Revelare Kitchens has an option to satisfy a wide range of styles perfectly matched to your house and your budget. We believe creative designs are the result of meaningful dialogue and trust between the interior designer and client. In every project, we strive to fully understand our clients’ needs and apply their feedback and ideas into our designs. We do, however, use our expertise to ensure that the end result is as professional as possible. Contact us today to see how we can get you started.

"The Revelaire team did a great job. They were timely experienced, and Jeremy and Matt were great to work with."

Jodi T on March 2025

Revelare Kitchens (latin for "unveil") was created in 2007. Since then, we have grown into a family of creative and innovative kitchen designers and craftsmen who are committed to excellence and unparalleled design. Specializing in kitchen cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, and countertops; Revelare Kitchens has an option to satisfy a wide range of styles perfectly matched to your house and your budget. We believe creative designs are the result of meaningful dialogue and trust between the interior designer and client. In every project, we strive to fully understand our clients’ needs and apply their feedback and ideas into our designs. We do, however, use our expertise to ensure that the end result is as professional as possible. Contact us today to see how we can get you started.

"The Revelaire team did a great job. They were timely experienced, and Jeremy and Matt were great to work with."

Jodi T on March 2025


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Northern Basement Systems
358 Gallison Hill Road
4.33(
7
)
Approved Pro
Northern Basement Systems
358 Gallison Hill Road
4.33(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
37 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Northern Basement Systems, 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.

"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."

Eddie R on January 2023

Northern Basement Systems, 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.

"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."

Eddie R on January 2023


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Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning Services
20 Sherman St.
4.94(
92
)
Approved Pro
Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning Services
20 Sherman St.
4.94(
92
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning is dedicated to plumbing solutions that provides customers with peace of mind, education, and reliability. We are veteran owned and operated.

"Turns out our basement problem has been solved! The only plumber I called (I called ten plumbing companies that advertised 24 hours service) who really is 24 hours service came out at 10 pm last night and figured out that our new sump pump had a defective float mechanism. Great guy who used to be an intelligence analyst in the Marines. Hence the name of his company Sargent Smithâ s Drain Cleaning Services. The owner is Micah Smith. 207-432-9378. Great service and very fair pricing. All 5 star reviews on every app.It turns out the Zoeller pumps you can buy at Home Depot are not as good as the Zoeller pumps a plumber buys at a plumbing supplier that are made entirely of cast iron and have a more reliable float mechanism. Like the way Koehler makes â big box storeâ Home Depot versions of their bath products that are different and not as good. The float valve on the Zoeller we had in there was defective so it was running every 20 seconds and eventually overheating/ stopping every few hoursâ ¦ flooding our basementâ ¦ bc it was only running on the backup float which has a very short run cycle. He also put in an alarm alongside the new pump that will alert us with a smoke detector type loud beeping noise if there is an issue with water in the basement. Couldnâ t be more pleased."

Varda L on March 2024

Sgt. Smith's Drain Cleaning is dedicated to plumbing solutions that provides customers with peace of mind, education, and reliability. We are veteran owned and operated.

"Turns out our basement problem has been solved! The only plumber I called (I called ten plumbing companies that advertised 24 hours service) who really is 24 hours service came out at 10 pm last night and figured out that our new sump pump had a defective float mechanism. Great guy who used to be an intelligence analyst in the Marines. Hence the name of his company Sargent Smithâ s Drain Cleaning Services. The owner is Micah Smith. 207-432-9378. Great service and very fair pricing. All 5 star reviews on every app.It turns out the Zoeller pumps you can buy at Home Depot are not as good as the Zoeller pumps a plumber buys at a plumbing supplier that are made entirely of cast iron and have a more reliable float mechanism. Like the way Koehler makes â big box storeâ Home Depot versions of their bath products that are different and not as good. The float valve on the Zoeller we had in there was defective so it was running every 20 seconds and eventually overheating/ stopping every few hoursâ ¦ flooding our basementâ ¦ bc it was only running on the backup float which has a very short run cycle. He also put in an alarm alongside the new pump that will alert us with a smoke detector type loud beeping noise if there is an issue with water in the basement. Couldnâ t be more pleased."

Varda L on March 2024


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Progeneral Construction LLC
237 Londonderry Turnpike
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Progeneral Construction LLC
237 Londonderry Turnpike
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

One-day bathroom remodeling, conversions, and brand-new installations are our passion at Progeneral Construction LLC, and our team is committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service by listening to what our client desires for their bathroom upgrade! We take pride in our dedication to excellence, and we offer a lifetime warranty and a two-year labor warranty to ensure your peace of mind. Our custom high tech-polymer materials are incredibly low-maintenance, which means you won't have to worry about scrubbing hard-to-clean tiles or dealing with long-term problems. Not only does this make upkeep a breeze, but our materials come in a range of beautiful colors and patterns to suit any wall system. We can also install a matching ceiling panel upon request.

"Highly recommend Great attention to detail Professional Organized Left everything cleaned Met my expectations 100 percent"

Edilia B on April 2024

One-day bathroom remodeling, conversions, and brand-new installations are our passion at Progeneral Construction LLC, and our team is committed to delivering exceptional workmanship and outstanding customer service by listening to what our client desires for their bathroom upgrade! We take pride in our dedication to excellence, and we offer a lifetime warranty and a two-year labor warranty to ensure your peace of mind. Our custom high tech-polymer materials are incredibly low-maintenance, which means you won't have to worry about scrubbing hard-to-clean tiles or dealing with long-term problems. Not only does this make upkeep a breeze, but our materials come in a range of beautiful colors and patterns to suit any wall system. We can also install a matching ceiling panel upon request.

"Highly recommend Great attention to detail Professional Organized Left everything cleaned Met my expectations 100 percent"

Edilia B on April 2024

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Drain cleaning services FAQs

The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

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