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Sewage Backup in Pikesville, MD

Sewage backing up? This is a health hazard — act now.

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Best Sewage Backup Pros in Pikesville

#1Strong Hire

Maryland Sewer & Plumbing Service Inc

4.9Sewage Backup: 95/100

After my plumber of whom I've used personally and for my business for more than 13 years was a no show , I called Maryland Sewer in the hopes of getting the sewer main snaked as soon as possible.

#2Strong Hire

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8Sewage Backup: 75/100
#3Strong Hire

Mister Plumber & Son

4.9Sewage Backup: 70/100

Went through 3 different plumbers and a septic guy come out to my house. No one solved the issue and I spent close to $1,000 trying to pay someone to fix it

All Sewage Backup Pros in Pikesville

Maryland Sewer & Plumbing Service Inc

4.9·249 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
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4.9Google
249
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Strengths
Free estimates on ejector pump replacements
Emergency dispatch under one hour
Late-night Friday dispatch confirmed for a blocked sewer drain…
Concerns
Price-conscious customers flag the rates as expensive even when…

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·4.1k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
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4.8Google
4.1k
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24/7
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Strengths
Holiday and after-hours dispatch with no emergency upcharge
Saturday emergency water heater replacement
Garbage disposal swaps completed in roughly 30 minutes with…
Concerns
Flat-rate sheet handed over with no real diagnostic
Even 5-star reviewers flag pricing as 'a bit high' on standard…

Mister Plumber & Son

4.9·29 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
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4.9Google
29
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-day arrival is a repeated pattern: one reviewer was…
Pricing repeatedly described as cheaper than competing plumbers;
Handles tough diagnostic jobs other plumbers walked away from,…

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Baltimore

4.8·1.4k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
AvoidAvoid
4.8Google
1.4k
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Strengths
Next-day or same-day dispatch on water heater and toilet jobs
Tech Rich Bush cited by name across multiple jobs (12 years…
Up-front pricing breakdown on water heater replacement
Concerns
Drywall gashed during a water heater install, with manager…
Pricing complaints repeat
Missed appointments and follow-up failures on a boiler install

Abbott Brothers Plumbing & Heating of Maryland

4.8·374 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.8Google
374
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24/7
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Strengths
Owner Mike answers the phone after-hours
Repeat customer relationships on major jobs
Same-day gas-line and cooktop install completed with <24 hr…
Concerns
Sink-valve repair didn't actually fix the leak, then a follow-up…
One report of toilet/shower-drain rework requiring concrete to be…

Heil Plumbing & HVAC

4.9·380 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
380
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Strengths
Fast dispatch named in 19 of 95 reviews
Specific techs (Chad K., Eddie, Robert) named by reviewers for…
Water-heater specialty: 11 mentions in serviceMentions, with…
Concerns
One 3-star reviewer says Heil emailed a quote with no figures and…

Warrior Plumbing & Heating

4.9·426 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
426
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24/7
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Strengths
Owner Brent personally walks customers through diagnoses,…
Weekend and after-hours work documented in 5 reviews
Pricing transparency cited specifically
Concerns
Lone poor_workmanship complaint involves a water heater install…
One 2-star Yelp review claims Warrior installed a neighbor's hot…

Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup

4.7·1.7k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.7Google
1.7k
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
Late-night and weekend dispatch confirmed
Technician Henry named in multiple reviews for fixing problems…
Concerns
Two detailed 1-star reviews describe being billed for work that…
One reviewer alleges a working main-supply valve broke 'suddenly'…
Upsell-to-replacement pattern: one 3-star reviewer says Caton's…

Millennium Plumbing

4.3·110 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
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4.3Google
110
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
After-hours dispatch documented
Tech Shawn repeatedly cited by name across multiple jobs
Same-day faucet/valve work with no diagnostic visit charge on at…
Concerns
Reports of $500+ charges on visits where the plumber didn't fix…
BBB rating B- (not accredited), notably below the A/A+ rivals in…
Sewage-ejector pump install left basement sticky with sewage…
Phone manner cited as the problem on multiple complaints

Hardy Plumbing | Emergency Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Pipe Repair, Tankless Water Heater Repair and Replacement in Timonium, MD

5·64 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
64
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Strengths
Same-day emergency response: Multiple reviewers report rapid…
Fair pricing and willingness to waive charges: Reviewers…
Clear communication and detailed explanations: Multiple reviewers…
Professional presentation and respect for homeowner space:…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Calvert Plumbing and Backflow Services

5·89 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
89
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24/7
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Strengths
Same-day backflow inspections with county report filed same day
Free estimates instead of service-call fees
Same-day water heater replacement reported

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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

4.7·16k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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4.7Google
16k
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24/7
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Strengths
Ruptured water-main inside a basement got an inspection within…
Two-day pipe rupture job: tech arrived Monday morning, repairs…
One reviewer reports techs stayed late into after-hours to finish…
Concerns
One 1-star reviewer reports tech put a hole in a hallway plaster…
One reviewer flags that prices climb during the call
One same-day appointment was missed initially because customer…
One reviewer reports the plumber arrived, left for over an hour…

Priority Plumbing & Drain

4.9·311 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
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4.9Google
311
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Strengths
Sunday evening callouts handled
Same-day appointments after late-night email
Battery backup sump pump quotes given over the phone before…
Concerns
$540 flat-rate charged for sub-40-minute septic snake attempt…

Mahon Plumbing

4.9·276 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
276
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Decade-plus repeat-customer relationships
Office staff and same-morning electronic responses
Same-day emergency coverage validated
Concerns
Sprinkler-burst job mishandled
Long scheduling windows reported

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.9·645 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
AvoidAvoid
4.9Google
645
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-night dispatch on toilet and drain calls
Weekend and emergency coverage delivered on a Sunday job that ran…
Concerns
Sewer/main-line job with camera follow-up cancelled without…
$395 charged for a leak visit where tech allegedly arrived…
Pricing complaints recur on small jobs
Repeat workmanship complaints

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 Pikesville, 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 Pikesville?
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 MD?
Standard homeowners insurance in MD 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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