Clogged Drain in Salt Lake City, UT
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Salt Lake City
#1Strong Hire
Ace Plumbers West Valley City
5Clogged Drain: 94/100
“swiftly completed task, installation seamless”
#3Strong Hire
Valley Home Services LLC
4.9Clogged Drain: 93/100
“They wore plastic booties and cleaned up very well.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Salt Lake City
Ace Plumbers West Valley City
5·25 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention prompt arrival or swift…
All 5 reviews praise installation quality and technical expertise…
2 reviews explicitly mention communication quality: clear…
1 review notes professionalism includes cleanup after job…
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Kings Peak Plumbing & Drains
4.9·88 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast emergency response: multiple reviewers report same-day or…
5 of 5 reviewers (100%) praise customer service, knowledge, and…
Demonstrated honesty on pricing: reviewers specifically mention…
Transparent communication: team explains work step-by-step during…
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Valley Home Services LLC
4.9·231 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast emergency response: 2 of 5 reviews mention same-day or…
Exceptional cleanliness and professionalism: 2 reviews…
Transparent communication: 2 reviews highlight proactive updates…
Fair, honest pricing: 3 reviews explicitly call out reasonable or…
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Express Plumber West Valley City
5·34 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
5 of 5 reviewers praise professionalism and thoroughness in…
Documented weekend and after-hours responsiveness with clear…
3 reviewers specifically note fair, transparent pricing with no…
Fast resolution on serious issues: kitchen sink leak resolved…
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Pro Master Services
5·554 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional response time: arrived within one hour for an…
Significantly undercuts competitors: quotes from other plumbers…
Solves problems larger companies won't tackle: completed drain…
Transparent pricing and upfront communication: 'prices have…
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Expert Services - Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
4.8·681 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Complex jobs (sewer line replacement, repiping older homes,…
Long-tenured customers mention 7+ repeat repairs over years
One reviewer specifically notes the company is 'not Private…
Concerns
Reviewer comments suggest premium pricing
Variance of 30 across reviews indicates some inconsistency…
Just Right Plumbing
4.9·475 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater, drain, and repipe specialty scores all 86-88
Named techs (Josiah, Crosby, Garrett, Marshall) repeatedly…
BBB A+ accredited, 22 years in business
Concerns
Pattern of high-pressure upselling around the VIP service plan…
One detailed Yelp review describes a furnace being condemned…
Another review reports tech failing to follow up with promised…
A 5-star reviewer adds an update noting an Elite system failed…
Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Sewer & Drain
4.9·877 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple bid-comparison reviewers say Monkey Wrench was cheaper…
Same-day water heater service mentioned in 3+ reviews (Kyle…
BBB A+ accredited with 12 years in business and 0 complaints in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Towers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.9·311 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day broken pipe and emergency dispatch confirmed across 5+…
Holiday-evening calls (drain line clear, return next morning)…
Mixed-material repipe work (galvanized + copper + pex) handled…
Concerns
Yelp 3.2 vs Google 4.9
Water heater specialty score is only 17
Yelp 3.2 vs Google 4.9 is a notable gap suggesting some customer…
Beehive Plumbing Sugar House
4.9·134 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sunday emergency response confirmed: Joshua arrived within 45…
Mark cleared a shower drain that 'multiple technicians couldn't…
Reviewer reports being scheduled 4+ days sooner than competing…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
All Hours Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.7·2.7k reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+3 more
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Sunday and Thanksgiving night dispatch confirmed
Burst-pipe basement flood with electrical-fire risk handled same…
Annual club membership reviewers praise camera inspection…
Concerns
Yelp rating sits at 2.3 across only 3 reviews
Pricing fairness score of 29 is the standout weakness
Yelp 2.3 vs Google 4.7 suggests off-platform sentiment is more…
Salt Lake Plumbing
5·205 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Colton and Luke named in 8+ reviews for same-day diagnoses and…
One reviewer reports water heater quote $900 below a major…
Excavation sewer-line work praised for not inflating scope versus…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Right Away Plumbing, Heating, & Air
4.9·156 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast emergency response including weekends: came out same-day on…
Technicians consistently praised by name (Nick, Matt, Andy) for…
Clear communication: multiple reviewers note techs explained work…
Owner (Shawn) willing to negotiate pricing to close the job
Concerns
One reviewer initially gave 1-star (waited all day for technician…
Big Brothers Home Services
4.9·795 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Truitt and Frank named individually in 10+ reviews each for sewer…
Same-day and Saturday emergency response confirmed across…
Older-home expertise — multiple reviewers with sewer-main backups…
Concerns
One 1-star review describes a wrong-number incident with…
Pricing fairness scored 62 — solid but not a standout
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Salt Lake
4.9·144 reviews·
In Salt Lake CityGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer line work cited in 13 of 99 reviews, with reviewers…
Technician Brian Shepard named by reviewers as on-time, thorough,…
Pricing called out as fair in 4 of 99 reviews, including one…
Concerns
1-star reviewer claims they were charged for root cutting on a…
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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Drain unclogging in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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