Rooter-Man of Virginia has been a Charlottesville, VA professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company for over 40 years. Owned by the Stemmle family, and proudly serving Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Orange, and Culpeper. Please call us at 434-963-7668 to schedule, and mention you found us from Angie's List to have the $59 dispatch fee waived.
"Quick and affordable!"
Andreas T on July 2024
Rooter-Man of Virginia has been a Charlottesville, VA professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company for over 40 years. Owned by the Stemmle family, and proudly serving Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Orange, and Culpeper. Please call us at 434-963-7668 to schedule, and mention you found us from Angie's List to have the $59 dispatch fee waived.
"Quick and affordable!"
Andreas T on July 2024
When searching to find a plumber or HVAC repair company in the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, VA area, we want you to feel confident and comfortable. Our plumbers and HVAC technicians are professional, polite, and treat your home with the utmost care. Our licensed, and insured repair techs are experts in the areas of plumbing, air conditioning, and heating repair, including hot water heaters, sewer lines, backflow preventers, pipe leaks, drain clogs, air conditioning units, heating systems, heat pumps, air ducts, and exterior service lines. We are your solution for air conditioning, heating and plumbing service. From simple plumbing repairs to complex heat pump installations, our technicians provide exemplary plumbing and HVAC services to the Augusta and Rockbridge county areas. Call us today!
"Promptly and well"
Alice L on May 2019
When searching to find a plumber or HVAC repair company in the Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County, VA area, we want you to feel confident and comfortable. Our plumbers and HVAC technicians are professional, polite, and treat your home with the utmost care. Our licensed, and insured repair techs are experts in the areas of plumbing, air conditioning, and heating repair, including hot water heaters, sewer lines, backflow preventers, pipe leaks, drain clogs, air conditioning units, heating systems, heat pumps, air ducts, and exterior service lines. We are your solution for air conditioning, heating and plumbing service. From simple plumbing repairs to complex heat pump installations, our technicians provide exemplary plumbing and HVAC services to the Augusta and Rockbridge county areas. Call us today!
"Promptly and well"
Alice L on May 2019
We are a family owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience. We offer quality service with competitive pricing!
"Honest, dependable service with fair prices! Super nice people and professional in every way!"
Renee S on September 2024
We are a family owned and operated business with over 25 years of experience. We offer quality service with competitive pricing!
"Honest, dependable service with fair prices! Super nice people and professional in every way!"
Renee S on September 2024
The #1 Choice in Harrisonburg for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning repair, installation, upgrades, remodels, and preventative maintenance. Licensed & Insured. Experienced installation and service technicians. Up Front - No Hassle pricing offers you the benefit of knowing what the job will cost BEFORE the work begins. Let us help you find comfort and peace of mind.
The #1 Choice in Harrisonburg for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning repair, installation, upgrades, remodels, and preventative maintenance. Licensed & Insured. Experienced installation and service technicians. Up Front - No Hassle pricing offers you the benefit of knowing what the job will cost BEFORE the work begins. Let us help you find comfort and peace of mind.
NATE & Manufacture certified employees. We offer service contracts, flat rate service billing, 24-7 emergency service, short & long term financing available, And Geothermal Design, Service & Sales
NATE & Manufacture certified employees. We offer service contracts, flat rate service billing, 24-7 emergency service, short & long term financing available, And Geothermal Design, Service & Sales
Emerson's Plumbing & Repair is owned & operated by Michael Emerson. He answers the phone (when he is not busy with a job or another customer). He set the appointments,does the work and collects they payments. Emerson's Plumbing, provides mostly service and repair work, like leaking faucets, running toilets , garbage disposal repair, backed up drain services & problem solving of plumbing issues.
Emerson's Plumbing & Repair is owned & operated by Michael Emerson. He answers the phone (when he is not busy with a job or another customer). He set the appointments,does the work and collects they payments. Emerson's Plumbing, provides mostly service and repair work, like leaking faucets, running toilets , garbage disposal repair, backed up drain services & problem solving of plumbing issues.
Serving the Central Valley Plumbing needs since 1976. Licenced & Insured. Major Credit Cards accepted. 24 hour service available through a 24 hour answering service.
"They installed 2 toilets which I supplied, charged me $850. Had a bad valve which leaked ruined my ceiling in the Fam Room in the basement. Charged my daughter $1500 to install a bathroom vanity. My son-in-law 2 guys stand around an yak so they could over charge them. I am in Constrution Sales in the area. I feel so screwed, capable of doin all this work but no time. Looking for a referral Michael’s?? NOPE. Bad reviews YEP"
Rod M on February 2022
Serving the Central Valley Plumbing needs since 1976. Licenced & Insured. Major Credit Cards accepted. 24 hour service available through a 24 hour answering service.
"They installed 2 toilets which I supplied, charged me $850. Had a bad valve which leaked ruined my ceiling in the Fam Room in the basement. Charged my daughter $1500 to install a bathroom vanity. My son-in-law 2 guys stand around an yak so they could over charge them. I am in Constrution Sales in the area. I feel so screwed, capable of doin all this work but no time. Looking for a referral Michael’s?? NOPE. Bad reviews YEP"
Rod M on February 2022
Financing available.
"When I found my water heater leaking in the garage on a Sat. night, I called a plumbing service that advertises 24/7 service, mainly to find out if this was something that could wait until Mon, or if it was an emergency, as it was a slow leak and I still had hot water. They never called me back. So on Mon. morning, I searched plumbers and found Prestige and its many excellent reviews. I called Todd, who said he could swing by my house, take a look, and let me know what I should do. In less than 20 min he was there, found out my tank had rusted through and without immediate intervention would start seeping through the wall. He shut off the gas to the tank, drained it, and turned off the water to the tank right then and there. He was back the next afternoon and all the work was done in less than 3 hours. I highly recommend him and he has a customer for life."
Stephanie D on March 2023
Financing available.
"When I found my water heater leaking in the garage on a Sat. night, I called a plumbing service that advertises 24/7 service, mainly to find out if this was something that could wait until Mon, or if it was an emergency, as it was a slow leak and I still had hot water. They never called me back. So on Mon. morning, I searched plumbers and found Prestige and its many excellent reviews. I called Todd, who said he could swing by my house, take a look, and let me know what I should do. In less than 20 min he was there, found out my tank had rusted through and without immediate intervention would start seeping through the wall. He shut off the gas to the tank, drained it, and turned off the water to the tank right then and there. He was back the next afternoon and all the work was done in less than 3 hours. I highly recommend him and he has a customer for life."
Stephanie D on March 2023
Burgess Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. We specialize in new construction, remodeling, service and repair work, water treatment, well pumps, water softeners and boilers. We also offer after hours service. We have our own backhoe service, we replace water and sewer lines and do drain cleaning.
Burgess Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. We specialize in new construction, remodeling, service and repair work, water treatment, well pumps, water softeners and boilers. We also offer after hours service. We have our own backhoe service, we replace water and sewer lines and do drain cleaning.
Been in business since 1955
Been in business since 1955
In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use our state licensing tool to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.
The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.
There are a few signs of a clog in your main sewer line that you should keep in mind.
Common signs of a sewer line clog:
Multiple fixtures in your home drain slowly
Drains in your home gurgle during or after draining
Water backs up into your sewer line cleanout
You notice foul odors in your home
The best way to confirm that your main sewer line is clogged is to hire a professional plumber to assess the situation and use a camera to inspect the inside.
In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.
You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.