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Clogged Drain in Gaithersburg, MD

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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Gaithersburg

#1Conditional Hire

Michael & Son Services

4.9Clogged Drain: 91/100

impeccable service with the utmost professionalism. He's a great and reliable plumber

#2Conditional Hire

Hicks Plumbing Services

4.8Clogged Drain: 90/100

worked late after dark and came back again multiple times to ensure things were handled properly

#3Conditional Hire

The Plumbing Dr

4.7Clogged Drain: 73/100

scheduled a 'consultation' for 8-10 a.m. and they never gave me a confirmation

All Clogged Drain Pros in Gaithersburg

Michael & Son Services

4.9·1.7k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
1.7k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-day or near-immediate dispatch on emergencies (deep-freeze…
Techs walk customers through options and findings before working
Handles cross-trade jobs (plumbing + HVAC + electrical) under one…
Concerns
First tech occasionally can't resolve issue, requiring a second…

Hicks Plumbing Services

4.8·348 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
348
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Reviewer specifically noted Hicks was the only firm to send a…
Easter Sunday and holiday dispatch documented with on-call…
15-year repeat customer relationships cited;
Tony declined to charge a customer for a 15-minute educational…
Concerns
One reviewer noted prices ran 'a bit higher than expected' though…

The Plumbing Dr

4.7·358 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.7Google
358
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Named techs (Dr. Ture, Trey) repeatedly get callouts for thorough…
Strong specialty signal for water heater (89) and emergency (91)…
Concerns
Mixed reports on whether the same level of service holds across…
A reviewer reports a $341 overrun on a $1,190 quoted pipe…
One reviewer describes a 90-minute late arrival followed by a…

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5·239 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with careProceed with care
5.0Google
239
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Single tech (Jaime Moreno) named in 20+ of the most recent…
On-time arrivals with 40-minute heads-up calls reported
Water heater, repipe specialties scored 89 and 88 respectively
Concerns
Severe cross-platform discrepancy: Google 5.0 vs Yelp 2.6…
Quality apparently hinges on one named tech (Jaime)
Yelp rating sits at 2.6 (14 reviews) versus Google 5.0 (239)
Multiple reviewers explicitly note 'prices kind of high' even…

Service Force Plumbing

4.9·674 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GaithersburgGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
674
Google reviews
Strengths
Sewer camera inspections with video documentation and…
Honest scope-trimming
After-hours email response with next-day water heater…
Concerns
One reviewer reports being charged a trip fee without a receipt…

Service Force Plumbing

4.9·130 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
130
Google reviews
Strengths
Tackles drain jobs other plumbers refused
Beats competing water-line repair estimates by more than $3K in…
Walks customers through weekend safety steps before booking

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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

4.9·1.5k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
1.5k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Weekend/holiday dispatch documented twice (heat emergency 'worked…
Major sanitary drain line + garbage disposal combo job handled…
Day-after-ice-storm dispatch to a coat-closet leak with cost…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Exclusive Plumbing LLC

4.8·86 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.8Google
86
Google reviews
Strengths
Cesar replaced a leaking toilet and a garbage disposal next-day…
Sam Mosely worked until the problem was found and fixed…
Cut and replaced a leaking pipe sitting on 2x4 framing inside a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

QSP Plumbing LLC

5·14 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GaithersburgGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
14
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Owner Jose named in 5 of 5 reviews
Same-day fit-in cited: 'triage over the phone, and fit us in for…
Honesty praised: reviewer called Jose 'one of the most…
Concerns
Only 14 total Google reviews

Straw Hat Plumbers & Drain Services of Germantown

5·49 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GaithersburgGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
49
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-day water-heater replacement cited with 'no hidden charges'
Took a job another plumber bailed on
Concerns
Repetitive phrasing — 3 of 5 sampled reviews use the full…

Myers Plumbing Services Germantown MD

5·10 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
AvoidAvoid
5.0Google
10
Google reviews
Strengths
Water heater install reviewer noted the team 'explained the…
Toilet repair on older pipes praised for patience: 'plumber was…
Concerns
3 of 5 sampled reviews reference 'Precision Plumbing' or…
Only 10 total Google reviews

BNH Home Services LLC

5·128 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
128
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Balmore named directly in 3 of 5 reviews
Pricing called reasonable in 4 of 5 reviews…
Burst-pipe cold-weather response cited: Balmore 'quickly assessed…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc

4.9·3.0k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.9Google
3.0k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Repipe specialty score (90) and main sewer line replacement work…
Repeat customers mention specific techs by name (Kyle Roth,…
BBB A+ accredited, 12 years in business
Concerns
Emergency specialty score (27) is unusually low
Same-day cancellations on confirmed appointments cited in 1+…
One Yelp review reports a same-day cancellation at 12:48 PM after…
A reviewer alleges Cardinal deletes negative reviews

Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc

4.9·785 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
AvoidAvoid
4.9Google
785
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Repipe specialty score of 89
Same-week or same-day scheduling cited multiple times for HVAC…
Techs (Teddy, Jhony, Jay, Sebastian) repeatedly named for going…
Concerns
One reviewer alleges Cardinal deletes negative reviews and that a…
Pricing-fairness score 43 with Yelp 3.5 over 100 reviews suggests…
Reviewer with 4-star rating describes dispatch communication as…
Reviewers acknowledge the price premium

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·1.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GaithersburgGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.8Google
1.1k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
4 of 5 reviews praise technician professionalism, thoroughness,…
Responsive arrival and efficient service completion documented in…
Concerns
One review documents equipment damage during repair (destroyed…
Poor complaint resolution and dismissive communication from…
Initial pricing quotes dramatically exceed actual market cost:…
Company policy appears to expect customers to negotiate down from…

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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?
Drain unclogging in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.

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