Clogged Drain in Hendersonville, TN
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Hendersonville
#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.”
#3Conditional Hire
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5Reviewed for clogged drain
“They came out to Hermitage and cleared it quickly without making a mess. What I liked most was how straightforward and respectful the plumber was. No unnecessary upselling.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Hendersonville
Dave's Plumbing & Rooter
5·71 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
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·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
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…
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5·16 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Repeatedly cited for arriving quickly on after-hours emergencies…
One water-heater customer reports they repaired the unit instead…
Drain-cleaning reviewer specifically notes no upselling and a…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
24/7 Emergency Plumber Nashville
5·17 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
3 AM dispatch documented
Sewage backup handled in The Gulch with same-day response
Leak detection caught a hidden Antioch leak before it spread
Concerns
Review pattern looks formulaic
Nashville Plumbing and Drain Services
4.5·22 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
Next-morning availability on evening calls
Quick faucet and drain fixes
No-upsell pricing — 1 reviewer specifically notes straightforward…
Concerns
Possible lead-gen or call-center phone routing
Phone-routing concern: 1 reviewer reports the number redirects to…
Jack Ward & Sons Plumbing Company
4.4·130 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
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
Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
4.9·1.5k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater installs
Strong workmanship signal
Owner-level fixes when a competing plumber stalled on parts
Concerns
Missed gas leak diagnosis
Pricing escalation on premium installs
1 reviewer reports a 27-minute call with owner William Matheny…
Pricing complaints: $581 charged for a thermostat swap that the…
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.8·9.7k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Late-night plumbing call answered at 11:30 PM with a toilet swap…
Full house iron repipe completed without leaving a mess;
Cross-trade scheduling flexibility
Concerns
Reviewer alleges Hiller required proof (emails + calls) before…
HVAC install reportedly damaged attic door/stairs, and the…
Water-pressure plumber reportedly quoted thousands on the spot…
Multiple reviewers report jobs costing $4,000+ that they consider…
Smooth Saling Plumbing & Water Heater Replacement
5·304 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
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
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hendersonville
4.9·815 reviews·
In HendersonvilleGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
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·
In HendersonvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
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…
USA Proflow Plumbing
5·25 reviews·
In HendersonvilleGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Only company found that came out same-day for frozen pipes after…
After-hours emergency leak callout with reasonable pricing…
themeCounts.fast_response=3 and themeCounts.professional=3 across…
Concerns
Low total review volume (25)
Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville
4.9·460 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner Jance shows up personally
Same-day scheduling holds up for water heater emergencies
Diagnostic depth — solved a pipe odor another plumber couldn't…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Hoffmann Brothers
4.8·2.2k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours phone triage
Same-day water heater replacement
Complex water-main work
Concerns
Pricing complaints concentrated on after-call diagnostics: $95…
$95 service fee does not roll into the repair price
Premium pricing on labor-light jobs
Specialist Drains And Plumbing
5·209 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
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…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
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 Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville?
Drain unclogging in Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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