Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Waukegan
#1Strong Hire
Drain & Plumbing Services
5Drain Cleaning: 100/100
“using these guys more than 7 years”
#2Strong Hire
Excel Plumbing
4.8Drain Cleaning: 100/100
“Plumber arrived under an hour, pipes unthawed in less than 8 minutes!”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Waukegan
Drain & Plumbing Services
5·280 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional long-term loyalty: one customer has used them for 7+…
Accurate time estimates and on-time arrival: multiple reviewers…
Transparent, fair pricing with no hidden fees or pressure…
Handles complex multi-system projects: new plumbing, water…
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Excel Plumbing
4.8·702 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response time: 2 reviewers report arrival…
Transparent pricing with no surprise charges: 3 reviewers…
Communicative throughout service: 4 of 5 reviewers mention clear…
Professional and courteous service staff: multiple reviewers note…
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YesXpress Plumbing
5·111 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response: arrived in the middle of the…
Fair pricing, especially on premium calls: two reviewers…
Goes above and beyond: one plumber spent 3+ hours making multiple…
Professional interpersonal skills: reviewers noted patience with…
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A&J Sewer Service
4.7·269 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Strong track record with long-term commercial clients;
Fast emergency response and problem diagnosis;
On-site technicians receive praise for friendliness and technical…
Concerns
Phone customer service displays unprofessional behavior;
Pricing appears above market rate with limited transparency;
Bills Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.9·243 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Competitive pricing: reviewer compared quotes from 8 competing…
Minimally invasive repairs: burst pipe repair required opening a…
Professional team with named technicians (Kurt O., Luis, John O.)…
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Drain Guys LLC
4.8·71 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
All 5 reviewers praise same-day or next-day responsiveness,…
4 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention transparent pricing with no…
All 5 reviewers cite excellent workmanship and attention to…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight Felix's communication style—explaining…
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Lakeside Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·117 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency responsiveness: arrived immediately at 6:30am for…
Exceptional pricing: one reviewer paid 8x less than another…
Proactive diagnostics: identified code violations (water…
Staff consistency: all 5 reviews specifically praise individual…
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SAV Plumbing Inc
5·90 reviews·
16 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
Regal Plumbers
4.6·20 reviews·
20 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…
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Maximum Plumbing inc.
4.9·106 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service 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…
Urban Plumbing Inc.
5·297 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service 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…
Ford Plumbing
4.4·56 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service 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…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.1k reviews·
In WaukeganGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs explain the work step-by-step before and after
Showed up on time when two other plumbers no-showed on a flooding…
Multi-tech crews handle larger jobs end-to-end
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Lake Cook Plumbing Heating and Cooling
4.3·324 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service 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…
Drain & Plumbing Services
4.8·731 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day response repeatedly cited
Sump pump and sewer back-up work praised by 4+ reviewers,…
Pricing called 'fair' or 'less than initial quote' in multiple…
Concerns
Google-vs-Yelp rating gap of 2.6 stars on a 100-review Yelp…
High variance (38) suggests inconsistent customer experiences
Yelp average of 2.2 across 100 reviews is dramatically below the…
Drain specialty score of 50 is mid-range despite being part of…
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 Waukegan, IL?
Drain cleaning in Waukegan 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 Lake 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 Waukegan?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Waukegan and Lake 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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