Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Tampa
#1Conditional Hire
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Clearwater
4.6Drain Cleaning: 100/100
“willing to stay as long as it took to ensure the issue was solved”
#2Strong Hire
Home Love Plumbing
4.9Drain Cleaning: 93/100
“He didn't leave until the issue was resolved.”
#3Strong Hire
The Drain Team
4.8Drain Cleaning: 93/100
“noticed toilet may need updating to prevent future leak”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Tampa
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Clearwater
4.6·334 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
All 5 reviewers praise professionalism, courtesy, and respectful…
4 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention same-day service and fast…
Technicians stay until job is fully resolved;
Clear communication and explanation of complex issues;
Concerns
Limited weekend/after-hours availability reported;
Uses automated chatbot (Annie) that misrepresents itself as human…
Not enough data to identify consistent pricing complaints, though…
Home Love Plumbing
4.9·367 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day emergency response: 2 of 5 reviewers…
Won't leave a job incomplete: Reviewer explicitly states plumber…
Transparent communication throughout the process: 3 of 5 reviews…
Exceeds basic job scope: Multiple reviews mention extra work…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
The Drain Team
4.8·616 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional same-day and next-day emergency availability: 3 of 5…
Work completed right the first time with no callbacks: Multiple…
Honest upfront pricing and transparent communication: 3 reviews…
Proactive problem-spotting during service calls: Technicians…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Home Team Plumbing, Inc
4.7·305 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness—came out immediately for…
High-quality workmanship across multiple service types (drain…
Strong customer rapport and attentiveness—reviewers specifically…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews flags billing opacity and potential overcharging;
Pricing transparency issue—receipt provided no itemization of…
Pricing competitiveness questionable—one reviewer explicitly…
Cornerstone Plumbing Company
4.8·226 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers praise same-day or rapid emergency response and…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight courteous, knowledgeable technicians…
Transparent upfront pricing communicated before work begins in at…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews shows catastrophic service failure pattern: 3…
Repeated misdiagnosis of plumbing problems: one customer had leak…
Price disputes on service calls—quoted one rate over phone but…
Bearded Plumber
5·14 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewers report arrival within 30-60 minutes, including a…
Multiple customers say they delivered honest second opinions
Pricing called out as fair and competitive on faucet, water…
Concerns
One 1-star caller says owner Thomas was rude on the phone and…
All Hours Plumber
4.9·403 reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours and weekend emergency response is real
Handles full re-pipe work, not just small fixes
Concerns
$500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star…
The Drain Team
5·94 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day and within-the-hour response confirmed
Weekend emergency coverage is real
Pricing called out as upfront and not pushy
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Local Plumber of South Tampa
5·65 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Joe drove a significant distance on a Saturday day-off to…
Team came out the same evening during hurricane flooding
Warranty-honored on a 5-month-old install
Concerns
Two Yelp 1-star reviews report $500-$619 quotes vs $165-$225 from…
Redi-Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service Inc
4.7·12 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Quoted sewer snake price over the phone when other plumbers…
40+ years of repeat business cited — reliable for emergencies
Next-morning response after a 4pm call
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews details a misdiagnosis and a second-diagnosis-fee…
One 1-star review (May 2023) reports a $1,000 misdiagnosis:…
The Clean Plumbers - Tampa
4.8·952 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Full repipe with water softener, toilet repair, and disposal…
Saturday morning arrival within the 12-4pm window on a…
After-hours and weekend calls handled without weekend-fee…
Concerns
Told estimates were free, then a $300+ diagnostic fee was quoted…
One mixed review reports declined to give a flange-replacement…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·1.4k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival within an hour confirmed on a clogged-drain call
Saturday-night / Sunday-morning emergency response confirmed for…
Specific tech Raif draws repeated 5-star feedback across multiple…
Concerns
$619 quote on a job that cost $165 elsewhere per one Yelp 1-star.
Stuck-drain-plug job initially quoted at $500, dropped to $275…
One Yelp reviewer reports a no-call no-show after a full day of…
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
4.8·1.3k reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday and same-day dispatch confirmed across multiple years of…
BBB A+ accredited with 1,309 Google reviews, technicians by name…
Within-24-hour service in Sarasota area noted with reasonable…
Concerns
Refusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+…
Repeat-service callbacks charged at full price
No phone quotes — reviewers report being charged whatever the…
Pattern of upselling expensive replacements
Olin Plumbing Inc.
4.9·1.2k reviews·
In TampaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
High-volume operation with deep bench
Stands behind water-heater installs
Concerns
$245 to snake a basic tub drain reported on Yelp.
$200 charge for 38 minutes of work to replace washers and tighten…
One reviewer reports being told the tech knocked at the door 45…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa
4.8·3.6k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours dispatch comes through for many callers
Individual techs (Vincent, Scott Bowers, Marcus) called out by…
Concerns
One reviewer says the tech offered 75% off the bill in exchange…
After-hours surprise fees: a $500+ bill stacked with a 'late' or…
A repaired main water line burst within 5 minutes of the tech…
Overbooking causes long waits
Common Drain Cleaning Scenarios
Kitchen Drain Clog
Grease buildup, food debris, and soap scum can completely block kitchen drains. A professional snake or hydro-jet clears the line fast.
Main Sewer Line Backup
Multiple drains backing up at once signals a main line problem. This is urgent — sewage can flood your home if not addressed quickly.
Bathroom Drain Blockage
Hair, soap, and mineral buildup in shower and tub drains. Slow drains that don't respond to plunging need professional clearing.
Floor Drain Backup
Basement or laundry room floor drains backing up often indicate a deeper sewer issue that needs camera inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Tampa, FL?
Drain cleaning in Tampa typically costs $150-$450 depending on the severity and location of the clog. Main sewer line cleaning runs $200-$600. Hydro-jetting for stubborn blockages can cost $350-$900. Always get a written estimate before work begins.
How long does professional drain cleaning take?
Most drain cleaning jobs in Hillsborough County take 30 minutes to 2 hours. A simple kitchen or bathroom drain clog can be cleared in under an hour. Main sewer line work or hydro-jetting may take longer, especially if camera inspection is needed first.
When is a clogged drain an emergency?
A clogged drain is an emergency when sewage is backing up into your home, multiple drains are affected simultaneously, or water is rising and could cause flooding. Single slow drains can usually wait for a same-day appointment.
Can I get same-day drain cleaning in Tampa?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Tampa and Hillsborough County offer same-day service. For true emergencies like sewer backups, many can dispatch within 30-60 minutes. Check which plumbers below are rated highest for responsiveness.
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