Best Clogged Drain Pros in McHenry
#1Strong Hire
Lakeside Plumbing, Inc.
4.9Clogged Drain: 91/100
“caught legitimate issues that have altered how we want to do things”
#3Strong Hire
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9Clogged Drain: 88/100
“Skilled and honest plumbers are hard to come by”
All Clogged Drain Pros in McHenry
Lakeside Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·117 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency responsiveness: arrived immediately at 6:30am for…
Exceptional pricing: one reviewer paid 8x less than another…
Proactive diagnostics: identified code violations (water…
Staff consistency: all 5 reviews specifically praise individual…
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Regal Plumbers
4.6·20 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention on-time arrival and prompt…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight professionalism, friendliness, and…
3 of 5 reviewers mention work quality and precision (neat finish,…
2 of 5 reviewers praise clear explanation and communication…
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Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner (Max) personally returns calls within an hour, including…
Same-day dispatch repeatedly cited (within 20 minutes for one…
Multiple reviewers note final charge came in under the original…
BBB A+ accredited, 11 years in business
Concerns
One 1-star review alleges a sump pump installed without proper…
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Nick personally takes calls and shows up next-day on water heater…
Reviewers explicitly call out 'no hassling, no upselling'
BBB A+ accredited with zero complaints in 10 years
Major sewer main and gas leak jobs handled with detailed…
Concerns
One Yelp 1-star describes a hose-bib repair that kept dripping…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·1.2k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Techs walk through what caused the problem and preventative steps…
Crews stay on root-clogged drains until clear, running pipes…
Swift dispatch with techs arriving promptly to handle fixes and…
Concerns
One reviewer flagged the price as steep
Ford Plumbing
4.4·56 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Multiple 20-plus year repeat customers cite fair pricing and…
Same-day emergency response confirmed including a 4th of July…
Strong on water heater, sump pump, and ejector pump installs with…
Concerns
Pattern of communication breakdowns
Reckless-driving complaint involving a company van reported by…
One reviewer alleges shoddy work caused thousands in damage with…
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
4.9·6.6k reviews·
In McHenryGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Reviewers describe technicians arriving on time and explaining…
Repeat customer since 2019 reports up-front pricing with no…
Multiple reviewers describe technicians as patient and willing to…
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Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic
4.9·1.1k reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Septic emergency calls accommodated after-hours
Sump pump call answered within 45 minutes;
Septic techs document work with photos on the invoice and explain…
Concerns
One 2025 reviewer paid the $129 service fee but the quoted $600+…
A 2020 Yelp reviewer reports a scheduled, confirmed septic repair…
Repeat-pump complaint: 2020 review says system was pumped months…
Plumbing-side pricing flagged as steep
Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection
4.9·361 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sump pump work cited specifically in 13 of 94 reviews, with named…
Same-day and within-the-hour arrivals cited across emergency…
Holiday-weekend coverage with follow-through: tech returned the…
Concerns
Surprise-fee theme appears twice in 94 reviews, a thin but…
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3·324 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.3Google
Strengths
30-minute response confirmed for hot-water-heater installs
Owner Jim Barrett personally calls homeowners on complex jobs to…
Tech Louie ('over 20 years in the business') and Casey earn…
Concerns
Six 1-star reviews in this sample specifically cite pricing…
Quote-vs-warranty issue on at least one repeat job
One reviewer reports basement flooding 90 days after Lake Cook…
Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer & Septic
4.8·58 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Professional theme cited in 24 of 50 analyzed reviews, frequently…
Fast response cited 8 times
Septic expertise: customer says crew talked them out of a…
Concerns
Two reviews flag pricing as expensive, though one notes it is…
No after-hours on-call number
Accurate Plumbing Pros, Inc
5·140 reviews·
In McHenryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Helton Plumbing Hero
5·246 reviews·
In McHenryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Reiche Plumbing
5·24 reviews·
In McHenryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
K.B.I Sewer & Drainage
4.8·113 reviews·
In McHenryGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.8Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Common Clogged Drain Scenarios
Stop Using the Drain
Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.
Try a Plunger First
A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.
Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.
Check Other Drains
If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in McHenry can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In McHenry homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in McHenry?
Drain unclogging in McHenry costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your McHenry home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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