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A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists

Sewer Cleaning, Drain Cleaning, Plumbing,

About us

Family owned & operated.Warranty work hours Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Additional contact name- Jeanne McGauern.

Business highlights

85 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Sewers, drains, tubs, root specialists, video pipe system & water jet system.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9243 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
5%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-243 of 243 reviews

barbara W.
05/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
It went very well. Josh wasn't able to fix the original problem because we needed substantial repairs, but he figured out what the problem was, and he gave us a good idea of how it to go about getting it repaired. He recommended that we call Kangaroo Plumbing (and that was to our relief, since we'd worked with John before and were happy that he could do this type of work). When John (from Kangaroo) was doing the repairs, he needed A-1 to come out on very short notice to snake out a drain that was backing up in a heavy, torrential rain. A-1 sent people within the hour! WIthout their quick response, we would have had a very wet basement, I'm sure. :-) I'm so thrilled with A-1. I love a responsive group like them--they're hard-working and reliable. Hire them if you have any sewer problems!
Description of Work: diagnose problem in main drain; snake main drain and laundry drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Alison R.
05/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They specialize in sewer line cleaning. They do not do anything else besides sewer cleaning. I thought that they came quickly. They were easy to get appointment with. I think they came the next day. They were on time. It was a quick visit. I didn’t feel that they were trying to up sell me. I’ve seen a few other plumbers before who were trying to over sell things to me and wouldn’t let me off. I thought that they seemed honest and professional. I was pretty comfortable with them. It worked and they were fabulous. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used A 1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists for sewer cleaning. I last used their services in the beginning of March. They put a rooter through the sewer line and did the sewer cleaning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

David S.
04/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I made the appointment, requested a time of approximately 1:00pm. I was told they would try to be there between 1-3pm, which was fine with me. They called about 12:45 and said they were on there way. Took about 15 minutes to unclog the drain (which I was unable to unclog myself). Very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: cleaned drain from utility tub to the main drain in basement about 6-8 ft.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.95

RONALD V.
03/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Our sewer had backed up so we called A1. They arrived promptly, worked on our lines approximately 1 hour. They cleaned up all the tree roots that were in our lines. We used this company before & are very happy with their promptness & professionalism.
Description of Work: removed tree roots from sewer line

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

Angela S.
02/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Very good experience. I called expecting to schedule an appointment. Dale and Mike were at my home in an hour. The work was performed in a timely manner. The workmen were courteous and explained the reason for the drainage back up. The price was exactly as quoted.
Description of Work: The drain in the garage was clogged. They found the source of the clog and cleaned the sewer lines to the street.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

Jack C.
01/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Called A-1 at 10:00 AM and explained the problem to the receptionist. Received a phone reply less than 30 minutes later and the A-1 van arrived at my house by 11:30 - amazing! We told the two repairmen, Mike & Josh, what the problem was and they used a powerful snake to open the drain. In addition to opening up and cleaning the main sewer, they cleaned out the other side of the drain back into the house. Mike & Josh both were very professional and IMO, highly skilled at their job. I would definitely call them again. FWIW, the only reason for the B rating I gave them for price is that I'm cheap.
Description of Work: Our outside main sewer line was completely blocked. A-1 used their equipment to open it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

DORIS D.
01/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
We called them late evening when the sewer backed up. they came the next morning and went right to work removing the clog. Advised us on where the pipe needed to be replaced and marked it on our lawn so we could show our contractor.
Description of Work: Removed tree roots that were clogging our sewer. Used a camera to view the condidtion of the sewer pipe and to make sure roots were removed. Reviewed video with us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Roman M.
11/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Found a bunch of our storm drains were clogged with debris when we were having our gutters done. They came out and were able to fix everything up, no problems.
Description of Work: Found a bunch of our storm drains were clogged with debris when we were having our gutters done. They came out and were able to fix everything up, no problems.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Henry L P.
09/2010
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
After another company came out and unsuccessfully unclogged my sewer and told me I had a collaspsed pipe, I called A 1. They came out within 2 hours of calling them. They were very curtious and professional. They had no problems clearing my sewer and give a 60 day guarantee on thier work. DON'T CALL ANYONE ELSE BUT THIS COMPANY. They even offer a you do not pay policy if they cannot unclog your sewer!!
Description of Work: Sewer snaked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

Hampton M.
08/2010
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Though we were pleased with the result at the time, we have just had another contractor take a look at the same section of drain with a video camera and it is obvious that large roots are still in the drain. This contractor was not able to push his camera through the drain very far before it ran into obstructions. We wish A-1 had done a more thorough job last year. They should have checked the drain with a camera and re-snaked it until it was clear. They also should have treated the roots chemically to ensure they don't grow back.
Description of Work: We had a backup in our underground roof drainage system which was causing water to backup during heavy rains. They ran a snake and a cutter through the drain section that was clogged and reopened the drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$160

Steffanie H.
08/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I have used A-1 several times to clear roots from the sewer line over the last 6 years. They came on the same day I called and went right to work. Workers were friendly and courteous. They spent an hour, which should have cost $150, trying to clear the sewer line. They were unable to clear the line due to a break in the line and didn't charge me a penny. They gave me advice on the next step and cleaned up after themselves. I highly recommend this company for sewer cleaning needs.
Description of Work: I called to have them clear roots out of my sewer line, the house has a long history with this problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

PB P.
07/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
on time, professional crew who knew what to do and had the proper equipment to do it. no big sales pitch, just cleared the pipes. did try to tell us that anything was broken or needed replacement either. far different from the first company we called who wanted to start jackhammering up our garage floor at 8pm at night for "exploratory" reasons.
Description of Work: unclogged drain in basement and cleared sewer lines completely to the street

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

James L.
07/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
Very nice and professional. Seems a little expensive for 20-30 minutes of work, but they have the equipment. Seems to have worked. First rain did not create a flood. There is a 60-day guarantee, so we will see how the work holds up.
Description of Work: Clogged gutter drain was cleared. Probably due to roots in clay pipes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Nora B.
06/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Both visits were about an hour and went smoothly. A1 provided useful information. Only one thing, one guy could have cleaned up up the mess a little more - he seemed to be in a hurry. Happy overall.
Description of Work: Thought we had to dig up our front yard last summer thanks to another big Plumbing Company saying we had a broken pipe about 60 feet away from house. Called A1 for second opinion. Thank goodness - it was just roots! They cleaned the whole sewer line from house to main. We had them come again just recently to clean the line again and video to confirm no broken pipe in front yard. Thankfully we did because they found other issues the no one else could explain - our p-trap in basement floor kept getting sewer bugs in it. 3 other plumbers could not explain or find the problem! A1 by using their small video camera found that the p-trap was broken and that it attracted the bugs through exposed dirt. In addition, they also found that our main sewer stack as it goes into the concrete in the basement is broken and needs replaced. They did a great job over 2 visits troubleshooting our issues! Guys were courteous and knowledgable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

ERICA S.
01/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They came right away and were so quick and tidy! I had another company that said they would have to tear up the whole system and replace it, which would be around $6500. I was overjoyed to have them come in, do the job for only $140, and solve the problem! Both of the guys that came out were delightful and friendly. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: They came out because the drain in my laundry room was backing up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

LAWRENCELLA & ARNOLD D.
01/2010
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They gave me a time that they would be here, they were here for about an hour, and everything was done. They could have been a little tidier but that?s not necessarily their responsibility. The price that they quoted me was the price that they charged and the drain hasn?t given me any problems since then.
Description of Work: A1 did some drain cleaning for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

SANDI D.
01/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We had floods in our basement (coming up out of the floor drain) every spring when we first moved into our house. We had a Pennysaver company snake the drain but it still overflowed during heavy rains. We finally tried A-1. They said the previous company didn't snake all the way to the street (90feet.) Also, we have a maple tree in the line of the pipe that kept filling the pipe with roots. Bottom line, A-1 figured all of this out, used the proper tools to cut the roots and we haven't had a floor in years. We still get the drain snaked every 3 years or so for maintenance. Also, I recommended A-1 to a friend whose sewer was backing up into her yard. A-1 figured out a quick and cheap fix for them. We are thrilled with their work and (obviously) recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Snaked our very, very long drain (over 90 feet), found our clean out spot (under the bushes in the front), and cleared up some confusion over previously cemented drains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Andrew M.
01/2010
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We had a sewage drain in the garage backup over the weekend. Called A 1 Sewer Cleaning Monday morning and they had a team out to our house in 20 mins (Amazing!). They snaked the line and determined it was grease from the kitchen that had caused the backup. The two person team was very professional and the price was reasonable. I would certainly recommend A 1 Sewer Cleaning Services to any of my friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Snaked a sewage drain in the garage which had backed up over the weekend and had caused a four foot diameter circle of waste to form in our garage (man, did it stink!)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

JOCELYN C.
07/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
There were two men and it took approximately one hour. They were outstanding! The were prompt, thorough and professional.
Description of Work: The tried to determine where the sewer blockage was. The found it and snaked four blocked basement drains & two blocked downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$187.48

Jennifer G.
06/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
During the recent huge storm, we started having water enter the house because our storm drain had clogged up. More rain was coming, and I knew that it would be a busy day for this sort of work. I called A1 at 8:30 and left a message. BY 10:15 they had called me back. By 4 they had a guy come out. He was professional, polite, and solved the problem quickly, dealing with an unexpectedly balky mains access. $149.99 for the cleaning, and no charge if he can't clear it (he could, though!)
Description of Work: Cleared blocked storm drain and sewer main

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$149.99

Lisa V.
05/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
A clogged down spout was overflowing each time it rained and water was getting into the basement. I called A-1 and they sent a crew out the next day. The pipe was very small and tough to get the snake into, but Josh and Mike were able to get the equipment in there and clear the pipes in a short amount of time. They were very easy to talk to, checked out a couple other issues I had inside the basement, and answered all questions thoroughly, explaining the issues and workings of the drain pipes and sewer lines. I have had several workers come to the house for several different jobs, but none were as courteous and helpful as the crew from A-1.
Description of Work: Snaked clogged down spout.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

Kerry I.
04/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were going to come out the same day that I called them. However they got stuck on a job and were running late. We rescheduled for Wednesday morning. They came when they said they would. They knew exactly what to do and where to find the access point to get to our sewer lines. They used a camera to check to see if the clog was gone. They had the clog taken care of within a half an hour. The service was wonderful and they were terrific. I will recommend them to everyone and will use them again in the future as necessary.
Description of Work: A 1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists came out and cleaned our sewer line. Our sewer line backed up over the week end.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Mary O.
04/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
When the boro recently had the main sewer lines cleaned I was told that the line from my home had dirt and debris that could or could not cause future problems. Because I had such problems years ago I wanted to do preventive maintainance by having it cleaned. Called A1 Sewer and they were at my home within days. The man doing the work was Mel. He was very efficient and knowledgable and took the time that was needed to do the job to completion. I can only assume the other employees are equally committed to doing a good job.
Description of Work: Clean dirt and debris from sewer line from my home to the boro main sewer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$149.99

Margaret S.
04/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I had two other estimates from A Rooter Man ($2,000 - $3,000) and Mr. Rooter for ($9,980.00) to clear the drain. These companies told me that my drain was broken and needed to be replaced. They said they couldn't use a snake, that they needed to use a digital camera to see the blockage. Mr. Rooter said they used a hydrojet to try to clear the drain ($557.00). I do not believe that they actually performed this service. Then they gave me a written estimate of $9,980.00 for the work, and a verbal estimate of approximately $18,000 to excuvate, replace the line, take off front porch, remove sidewalks... and more. A! Sewer Cleaning Specialists came the next day. Snaked the drain with a new blade and charged me $169.99. The drain is fine. It is not collapsed. And the blockage was NOT were the other companies said it was located. There is simply not enough space here to say how professional and good A1 is at doing the job and fixing the problem.
Description of Work: A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists came to my home to clear a backed up sewage line. They made an appointment time with me to provide the service. They called the morning of the day of the service to confirm the time. The specialist arrived promptly. He used a snake with a new blade and completely cleared the drain in 15 minutes. He was neat, clean, professional, polite, and honest. This company does a spectacular job. They have writing on their trucks that says if they don't clear your drain you don't pay. WOW. These are the people to call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$169.99

Ed H.
03/2009
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
I went into the basement and noticed the toilet had overflowed. Wasn't sure what the deal was so I cleaned up the mess and checked it again Sunday morning. The mess was back so I figured the sewer line was clogged. I called A 1 Sewer on Sunday afternoon and the lady I spoke with said that the team would contact me Monday morning around 8am. This was not an emergency for me, just a messy inconvenience. I received a call around 8:15am Monday morning and I was informed that there were 2 customers in front of me, but a team of 2 would be arriving at my home in the late AM. A 1 called around 11:40am to tell me they were on there way. They showed up and went right to work. A 1 needed access into the plumbing stack but the cap was not budging. The stack itself was wobbly so A 1 provided me with 2 different solutions to gain access to the stack and I was able to choose which one I felt comfortable with. Once the cap came off it was only about 15 minutes until they were done using the snake in the basement and went outside and snaked the rest of the way down to the main road. A 1 informed me that there work was guaranteed and even left a document stating so. A 1 said to give them a call if I had any issues and they would be back to resolve. I will definitely use A 1 again if given the chance. Mikey and Monte, I believe, were the technicians that did the necessary work. Thanks A 1.
Description of Work: Snaked the sewer line from the basement out to the main road.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Contact information

PO Box 412, Mckeesport, PA 15134

http://www.a1sewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured
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Service Categories

Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Cleaning,
Plumbing,
Home inspection

FAQ

A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists does not offer free project estimates.
No, A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists offers emergency services.
No, A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists does not offer warranties.
A1 Sewer Cleaning Specialists offers the following services: Sewers, drains, tubs, root specialists, video pipe system & water jet system.

Contact information

PO Box 412, Mckeesport, PA 15134

http://www.a1sewer.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day