Drain Cleaning in Gainesville, VA
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Prince William County15 plumbers available
Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Gainesville
#1Conditional Hire
Michael & Son Services
4.9Drain Cleaning: 91/100
“impeccable service with the utmost professionalism. He's a great and reliable plumber”
#2Conditional Hire
Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8Drain Cleaning: 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
4.9Drain Cleaning: 89/100
“His dedication, honesty, and attention to detail truly set him apart”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Gainesville
Michael & Son Services
4.9·1.7k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
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·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.8Google
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·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care5.0Google
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·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
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·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.9Google
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·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
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·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.9Google
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·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
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·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
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·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
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·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
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·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
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 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 Gainesville, VA?
Drain cleaning in Gainesville 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 Prince William 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 Gainesville?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Gainesville and Prince William 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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