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Clogged Drain in Gallatin, TN

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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Gallatin

#1Strong Hire

Dave's Plumbing & Rooter

5Clogged Drain: 95/100

exceptionally thorough job in unclogging house drains

#2

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.7Clogged Drain: 70/100

Scheduled with them, cleared my schedule to be home for the scheduled time. Never showed - I called and they said we weren't on the schedule regardless of me having spoken to THAT SAME PERSON to set it up earlier in the week.

#3Caution

Jack Ward & Sons Plumbing Company

4.4Reviewed for clogged drain

After 4 visits to the property and ~$2600 the problem was unresolved.

All Clogged Drain Pros in Gallatin

Dave's Plumbing & Rooter

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14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Exceptional emergency response: 4 of 5 reviewers specifically…
Consistently fair pricing: 2 reviewers explicitly praise…
Thorough workmanship on major jobs: Reviewer with post-icestorm…
Actual 24-hour emergency availability: Unlike 'big guys' offering…

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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.7·787 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Water-heater rupture answered within one hour and tech Dragan…
Sump-pump battery backup install in Atlanta cited for thorough…
Plumber arrived very quickly on a free diagnostic and offered DIY…
Concerns
One customer reports being dropped from the schedule with no call…
Reviewer alleges a 6:30 PM appointment turned into 8:45 PM…
Drain-cleaning customer reports being charged the full amount…
Multiple reviewers describe $4,000+ water-mitigation/drywall…

Jack Ward & Sons Plumbing Company

4.4·130 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Weekend/holiday work documented
2-hour response on warranty-style calls
Took on a 10-year mystery leak from an upstairs bathroom that…
Concerns
Driver behavior complaint
Repeat-visit billing without resolution
Diagnostic stickiness on repeat-leak jobs
Quote-to-job handoff gap

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hendersonville

4.9·815 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Exceptional pricing transparency—one reviewer paid under $600…
Fast emergency response—heater failure reported in morning,…
High-quality workmanship on major jobs—entire home plumbing…
Named technicians (Jay, Jason, Bryan) consistently praised for…

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Holt Plumbing Company

4.5·672 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Saturday/holiday water-heater replacement delivered with…
Fair-priced vanity install came in at the advertised number with…
Long-term repeat customers cite 25 years of consistent service…
Concerns
One reviewer alleges price gouging on a repipe estimate and that…
Office/scheduling staff repeatedly flagged
Receptionist behavior cited as rude or starchy on multiple Yelp…

Specialist Drains And Plumbing

5·209 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GallatinGoogle Verified
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Exceptional emergency response time: 3 of 5 reviewers…
Pricing consistently described as fair and below expectations: 3…
Owner-operated with hands-on communication: Ruben personally…
All 5 reviews are 5-star ratings with 209 total Google reviews at…

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Southern Brothers Plumbing, LLC

5·167 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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Fast emergency response: quoted within 24 hours and completed…
Clear communication throughout repair process, explaining issues…
Handles complex jobs confidently: sewer line replacement and…
All 5 reviews are 5-star ratings with repeat customer returning

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Michael Jr Plumbing

4.9·154 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GallatinGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
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Emergency response speed: 3 of 5 reviewers specifically mention…
Fair pricing mentioned by 2 reviewers;
Problem resolution speed: one reviewer had water restored within…
All 5 reviews are 5-star ratings with consistent praise for…

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Scott's Plumbing Repair

5·118 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
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Consistently meets or beats promised arrival times and schedules;
Transparent pricing with no surprise overages;
High-quality workmanship on complex jobs;
Clear communication and honest advice upfront;

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Smooth Saling Plumbing & Water Heater Replacement

5·304 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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Emergency water heater pricing
Honest no-upsell behavior
Stand-by-the-work policy
Concerns
Christmas Eve no-show on the coldest day
Pricing on time-light jobs flagged

USA Proflow Plumbing

5·25 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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Only company found that came out same-day for frozen pipes after…
After-hours emergency leak callout with reasonable pricing…
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Concerns
Low total review volume (25)

Sumner County Plumbing

4.9·186 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4 of 5 reviewers praise speed and efficiency, with jobs completed…
Workmanship rated consistently high, with multiple mentions of…
One reviewer explicitly noted 'very reasonably priced' work
Concerns
Single but serious report of aggressive upselling and incorrect…

CLI PLUMBING

5·2 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In GallatinGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
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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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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 Gallatin?
Drain unclogging in Gallatin 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 Gallatin home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.

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