Clogged Drain in Merrillville, IN
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Merrillville
#2Strong Hire
Norm's Plumbing
4.5Clogged Drain: 70/100
“They were able to make it to my house the next day even though they said it would take two, which shouldn't be expected but is awesome! When they came by, they started working quickly and got it done in no time.”
#3Conditional Hire
City Sanitary Sewer Cleaning
4.1Clogged Drain: 70/100
“They insisted on receiving cash payment before performing any work, which made me question whether they are legitimate.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Merrillville
Downing Plumbing
4.4·194 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival within 40-60 minutes of calling cited in…
Sewer line replacement priced within original quote with…
Step-by-step explanation before, during, and after the job called…
Concerns
Customer reports being charged $69 service fee after tech…
Norm's Plumbing
4.5·58 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
Diagnoses against the upsell
Same-day emergency sewer response: basement flood from sewer pipe…
fair_pricing theme hit twice in 5 cited reviews…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
City Sanitary Sewer Cleaning
4.1·53 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.1Google
Strengths
Tech Adam named in 3 of 5 sampled reviews for fast…
Pricing called reasonable in 4 of 5 sampled reviews…
New Year's Eve same-day response on a suspected broken drain…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports the business required cash payment…
AA YES Plumbing inc
4.2·171 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.2Google
Strengths
Sustainer Service preventive-maintenance plan tied to repeat…
Ejector pump appointment booked within 2 hours of call with…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an $800 quote on a routine kitchen…
Same review alleges upselling pressure toward a 100ft line…
$800 quote on a basic kitchen-sink snake after a $79 service fee…
Club/membership pricing reportedly increased to the point where…
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.8·4.7k reviews·
In MerrillvilleGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs explain work in detail and walk customers through…
Same-day/under-24-hour turnaround on a furnace install with…
24/7 service plan actively offered and crews returned promptly…
Concerns
Sampled reviews skew toward furnace/HVAC work rather than…
Siemer Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
4.9·1.6k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours Friday-night call connected to a tech who arrived…
Sump pump replaced during active rain before basement flooding…
Multi-day boiler and hot water heater install completed with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.3k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-night water-heater dispatch: Cullen arrived within 30…
Sunday-afternoon toilet repair handled within 2 hours of call…
Sewer rodding job included a walkthrough of why the line wasn't…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports an 11-hour appointment slip…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·1.1k reviews·
In MerrillvilleGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day/near-immediate dispatch: hour-arrival sewer clean-out…
Tech showed blockage on camera and gave a reasonable estimate on…
Concerns
themeCounts shows both 'expensive' and 'slow_response' flagged in…
Scheduling slip cited: first technician was 2+ hours past the…
One cited reviewer describes paying 'quite a lot of money' for…
Charge Construction & Plumbing LLC
4.9·85 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Feikema Plumbing & Sanitation
4.8·330 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing called fair/reasonable in 3 of 5 sampled reviews…
Repeat-customer pattern across years and multiple plumbing issues…
Tech Chad arrived before the office could even call ahead and…
Concerns
No emergency or after-hours signals in sampled reviews
Neace Sewer & Water Service
4.9·102 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival on a leaking valve / sink trap call, cited in 1…
Water heater replaced 'quickly and perfectly' with clean cleanup;
Honest-pricing signal: Kevin 'was honest about pricing and made…
Concerns
Service mix in cited reviews skews to small jobs (valve, sink…
Chalmers Plumbing LLC
4.8·130 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Phone-and-photo quoting with same-day install: water heater…
Storm/24-hour availability: responded overnight during a…
Pricing beats local competitors by ~$800 on water heaters in 2 of…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews analyzed out of 130 Google reviews
Reichelt Plumbing
4.6·405 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Same-day water-heater install cited (Bonita Alcantar: 'They came…
Tech went above-and-beyond on a toilet repair
Under-24-hour callout cited
Concerns
No after-hours / 24-hour mention in the cited sample
Young Plumbing
4.8·789 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend water-heater replacement on a Sunday (Sebastian) after…
Early arrival on a clogged tub/sink job (Tom and Joe arrived 20…
Same-day water-pipe and sink repair (tech Ty) with a…
Concerns
1 of 5 sampled reviews reports techs cut a larger-than-quoted…
Plumbing Paramedics
4.9·574 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours sewer response: tech Austin arrived at 11pm for a…
Saturday-morning dispatch with friendly phone intake and prompt…
Tech Dakota diagnosed a sewer rooting issue another company…
Concerns
Promised written sewer estimate never delivered and customer's…
1 of 5 sampled reviews tagged 'expensive'…
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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville?
Drain unclogging in Merrillville 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 Merrillville home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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