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Clogged Drain in Gainesville, VA

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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Gainesville

#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

#3Strong Hire

John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service

4.9Clogged Drain: 89/100

His dedication, honesty, and attention to detail truly set him apart

All Clogged Drain Pros in Gainesville

Michael & Son Services

4.9·1.7k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 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
19 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…

John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service

4.9·197 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
197
Google reviews
Strengths
Multiple reviewers describe John responding within an hour to…
Tankless water heater conversions mentioned by 3+ reviewers with…
Repeat customers — 4+ reviewers mention using him 'multiple…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5·239 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
18 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…

2020 Drain Clean & Plumbing

4.9·377 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
377
Google reviews
Strengths
Re-piped an entire house at 'an incredible price' after stopping…
Le cleared a bath sink clog two previous plumbers couldn't, then…
Tankless water heater diagnosed and replaced quickly at a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Baumbach Plumbing & Remodeling services llc

4.9·117 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
117
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
After-hours dispatch repeatedly cited
Owner walked a customer through shutting off the water line by…
Diagnostic honesty flagged
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

PlumberBee

5·97 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
97
Google reviews
Strengths
Faucet and fixture work cited in 21 of 99 reviews
Multi-task visits — one reviewer had faucet, garbage disposal,…
Heat-pump water heater install followed up by call-back two…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Service Specialties Inc.

4.9·2.0k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
AvoidAvoid
4.9Google
2.0k
Google reviews
Strengths
Long-tenured maintenance relationships
Emergency call-out for hot water + drain backup
Concerns
Safety-of-install complaint: reviewer found 'finger-tight GAS…
Repeated rework cycle reported on heat-pump A/C
Upsell pressure: tech pushed an $1,800 UV light filter during…
Pricing complaints flagged in themeCounts.expensive=6

Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air Inc

4.9·3.0k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 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
17 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

Liberty Plumbing

4.4·36 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.4Google
36
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Saturday-night dispatch confirmed
Sewer-line work flagged in themeCounts: identified a piece of PVC…
Garry under-billed an estimate by $100 on a shower…
Concerns
Sunday emergency sump-pump replacement billed $696 ($104…
Walls and ceilings still leaking after two service visits…
Parts-ordering delays cited: one tub-faucet job took multiple…

Crown Plumber

4.9·93 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
93
Google reviews
Strengths
Reviewer states they 'don't try to nickel and dime you' and the…
Answered the phone on a Saturday and dispatched same-day for a…
Edmund arrived within 2 hours to install a customer-supplied…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

OTECH Plumbing & HVAC

5·13 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
13
Google reviews
Strengths
Weekend/after-hours dispatch documented
Property-manager retention
Diagnostic correction documented
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship=2 and slow_response=4 of 69 reviews

Home Service Doctors

4.8·2.0k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.8Google
2.0k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Named techs cited repeatedly
Water-heater work documented with photos/serial numbers and…
Concerns
Post-service flooding alleged after a $1,100 main valve exchange;
Upsell pattern flagged: reviewer says wax-seal job was upsold to…
Parts-ordering and improvisation flagged

My Plumbing Heroes

5·179 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
179
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Returned at no charge to fix a hose bib leak caused by a factory…
Documented next-morning 7am water heater replacement after…
Sunday emergency dispatch with technician working through a torn…
Concerns
Scheduling can be difficult since Jonathan runs the operation…

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

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