Drain Cleaning in Crystal Lake, IL
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McHenry County15 plumbers available
Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Crystal Lake
#2Strong Hire
SAV Plumbing Inc
5Drain Cleaning: 90/100
“Professional, on time, knowledgeable, and provides a fair price.”
#3Conditional Hire
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5Drain Cleaning: 88/100
“On time! Did the job right and very easy to work with”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Crystal Lake
Regal Plumbers
4.6·20 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers specifically mention on-time arrival and prompt…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight professionalism, friendliness, and…
3 of 5 reviewers mention work quality and precision (neat finish,…
2 of 5 reviewers praise clear explanation and communication…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Andrey (owner) personally responds and runs the jobs
Same-day and holiday-weekend availability mentioned for water…
Specializes in water heater + sump pump installs with transparent…
Concerns
One reviewer notes prices run slightly above competing quotes,…
Warranty period shorter than some competitors per one reviewer
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Nick personally takes calls and shows up next-day on water heater…
Reviewers explicitly call out 'no hassling, no upselling'
BBB A+ accredited with zero complaints in 10 years
Major sewer main and gas leak jobs handled with detailed…
Concerns
One Yelp 1-star describes a hose-bib repair that kept dripping…
Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner (Max) personally returns calls within an hour, including…
Same-day dispatch repeatedly cited (within 20 minutes for one…
Multiple reviewers note final charge came in under the original…
BBB A+ accredited, 11 years in business
Concerns
One 1-star review alleges a sump pump installed without proper…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·1.2k reviews·
In Crystal LakeGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Techs walk through what caused the problem and preventative steps…
Crews stay on root-clogged drains until clear, running pipes…
Swift dispatch with techs arriving promptly to handle fixes and…
Concerns
One reviewer flagged the price as steep
Ford Plumbing
4.4·56 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Multiple 20-plus year repeat customers cite fair pricing and…
Same-day emergency response confirmed including a 4th of July…
Strong on water heater, sump pump, and ejector pump installs with…
Concerns
Pattern of communication breakdowns
Reckless-driving complaint involving a company van reported by…
One reviewer alleges shoddy work caused thousands in damage with…
Five Guys Plumbing Schaumburg
4.9·39 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Workmanship and on-time arrivals cited across kitchen sink…
Transparent/up-front pricing called out specifically with mention…
Concerns
Single 1-star review specifically alleges an emergency call was…
Tidy Tank Plumbing, Sewer, and Septic
4.9·1.1k reviews·
In Crystal LakeGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Septic emergency calls accommodated after-hours
Sump pump call answered within 45 minutes;
Septic techs document work with photos on the invoice and explain…
Concerns
One 2025 reviewer paid the $129 service fee but the quoted $600+…
A 2020 Yelp reviewer reports a scheduled, confirmed septic repair…
Repeat-pump complaint: 2020 review says system was pumped months…
Plumbing-side pricing flagged as steep
Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.
4.9·6.6k reviews·
In Crystal LakeGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Reviewers describe technicians arriving on time and explaining…
Repeat customer since 2019 reports up-front pricing with no…
Multiple reviewers describe technicians as patient and willing to…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Aqua Knight Plumbing, Sewer, HVAC Services & Protection
4.9·361 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sump pump work cited specifically in 13 of 94 reviews, with named…
Same-day and within-the-hour arrivals cited across emergency…
Holiday-weekend coverage with follow-through: tech returned the…
Concerns
Surprise-fee theme appears twice in 94 reviews, a thin but…
Schaumburg Sewer Rodding Repair CVVC
5·31 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sewer work is the named service in 26 of 36 reviews with camera…
Callback within an hour and on-time arrivals cited (fast_response…
Concerns
Single poor_workmanship signal appears in themeCounts (1 of 36)…
Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3·324 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.3Google
Strengths
30-minute response confirmed for hot-water-heater installs
Owner Jim Barrett personally calls homeowners on complex jobs to…
Tech Louie ('over 20 years in the business') and Casey earn…
Concerns
Six 1-star reviews in this sample specifically cite pricing…
Quote-vs-warranty issue on at least one repeat job
One reviewer reports basement flooding 90 days after Lake Cook…
Ray's Plumbing & Heating
3.8·47 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Avoid3.8Google
Strengths
Specialty score of 92 on repipes is the highest in this batch
BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Repeat-customer reviewers describe multiple decades of reliable…
Concerns
A reviewer alleges a service vehicle damaged their car at a…
Multiple reports of warranty disputes on equipment originally…
Multiple 1-star reviewers describe the office staff as rude,…
Communication score (40) is the weakest dimension and matches…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·3.1k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers name Lorenco (tech 1774) for daily…
Luis (tech 6165) called out for upfront pricing walkthroughs and…
Reviewers describe quick dispatch for basement floods and…
Concerns
Severe Google/Yelp rating gap (4.8 vs 2.2)
One detailed account of property damage with no resolution
One reviewer reports $11,000 paid plus 'thousands of dollars…
Yelp rating 2.2/100 contrasts sharply with Google's 4.8/3094
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·2.4k reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day emergency response cited specifically
Named technicians (Sanin, Eddie, Jon) earn repeat-customer praise…
Concerns
$1,295 flat fee for a hose faucet replacement with installation…
One reviewer states roots were not cleared as advertised
Pricing complaints recur
Scheduling/dispatch hiccups cited
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 Crystal Lake, IL?
Drain cleaning in Crystal Lake 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 McHenry 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 Crystal Lake?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Crystal Lake and McHenry 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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