Sewage Backup in Temple Terrace, FL
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Hillsborough County15 plumbers available
Best Sewage Backup Pros in Temple Terrace
#1Conditional Hire
CDS Plumbing Services
4.8Sewage Backup: 75/100
“The crew showed up on time on Monday and removed the old line and many large roots. The new line was completed on Tuesday, inspected by Hillsboro County”
#2Strong Hire
Sun Plumbing & Septic Service
4.9Sewage Backup: 70/100
“he didn't give up, and he was finally able to retrieve what was causing the clog, and it was a tile”
#3Conditional Hire
All Hours Plumber
4.9Reviewed for sewage backup
“Total re-piping was required due to water line break below concrete pad. Mitchell was fantastic, made the job a priority and at a fair price. Cleaned up each day and got the job done on time.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Temple Terrace
CDS Plumbing Services
4.8·233 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Second-opinion calls flagged unnecessary work
Holiday and weekend dispatch confirmed
Full sewer-line replacement next to a large oak: completed…
Concerns
One detailed 1-star review on a sewer-line replacement describes…
Sun Plumbing & Septic Service
4.9·137 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Septic specialty — pumped and emptied a full septic same Friday…
Honest second-opinion pricing
Multi-generational loyalty
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
All Hours Plumber
4.9·403 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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…
Florida Plumbers
5·94 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Justin picks up after 9:30pm
Same-day arrivals are the norm
Quote-equals-bill discipline
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
The Drain Team
5·94 reviews·
7 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
Redi-Rooter Plumbing Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service Inc
4.7·12 reviews·
In Temple TerraceGoogle 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·
5 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…
Local Plumber of South Tampa
5·65 reviews·
6 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…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·1.4k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle 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·
8 mi awayGoogle 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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa
4.8·3.6k reviews·
9 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
Olin Plumbing Inc.
4.9·1.2k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle 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…
The GOAT Plumbing Company
4.9·2.1k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day appointments confirmed after other companies cancelled
Lowest of three bids on water heater install per one reviewer;
Concerns
Permit paid for but never filed per one reviewer;
$700 charged for under-20-minute galvanized pipe replacement with…
Project pricing (not hourly) leads to sticker shock on small jobs
One reviewer paid $500 plus a $650 P-trap, $850 Studor vent…
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
4.7·2.6k reviews·
In Temple TerraceGoogle Verified
+3 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day dispatch confirmed in multiple reviews
Water heater and filtration installs called out as clean,…
Membership program applies discounts to invoices at time of…
Concerns
Multiple reviewers describe aggressive upsells layered onto the…
Pattern of charging high diagnostic fees ($99-$289) without…
Quote volatility — one reviewer was given $510 then $353 for the…
Pricing complaints dominate negative reviews
Relief Services llc
4.7·376 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Cross-trade capability
Stepped up where other companies refused
Weekend storm response
Concerns
One customer flagged a quote that jumped from a snake-the-drain…
Appointment-window slippage
Hurricane-period communication breakdown
Common Sewage Backup Scenarios
Stop Using All Water
Every flush and drain use adds to the backup. Stop all water usage in the house immediately until the blockage is cleared.
Avoid Contact
Raw sewage contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Don't wade through it or touch it without protective gear. Keep children and pets away.
Ventilate the Area
Open windows and doors near the affected area. Sewage gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide) are hazardous in enclosed spaces.
Call a Plumber Immediately
Sewage backup is a true emergency. Most emergency plumbers can respond within 30-60 minutes. Do NOT attempt to clear a main sewer line yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sewage to back up?
Common causes: main sewer line clog (tree roots, grease, debris), collapsed or bellied sewer pipe, city sewer main backup, or heavy rainfall overwhelming combined sewer systems. In Temple Terrace, tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes.
Is sewage backup dangerous?
Yes — raw sewage is a serious health hazard containing bacteria (E. coli, salmonella), viruses, and parasites. Do not touch sewage without protective gear. After cleanup, the area needs professional sanitization to prevent illness and mold.
How much does sewage backup repair cost in Temple Terrace?
Emergency sewer line clearing: $200-$800. If the backup revealed a broken or collapsed sewer line, repair costs $1,500-$10,000+ depending on the method and extent. Professional cleanup and sanitization adds $1,000-$5,000 for significant backups.
Does insurance cover sewage backup in FL?
Standard homeowners insurance in FL typically does NOT cover sewer backup damage. You need a separate sewer backup endorsement ($40-$100/year). If you don't have it, you'll pay for cleanup and repair out of pocket. Check your policy now — before the next incident.
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