Best Sewage Backup Pros in Franklin
#1Strong Hire
Prodigy Sewer & Drain
4.8Sewage Backup: 85/100
“If someone had a need for diagnosis, descaling, hydro-jetting, or pipe lining, I doubt there's anyone better to work with in Middle TN and I'm not sure other companies have the modern equipment he has”
#2Strong Hire
X-Stream Drain & Excavating
5Sewage Backup: 75/100
“He completely rebuilt the pipes in my kitchen and replaced a large section of the main drainage system in the crawl space beneath the kitchen. He did all of this at night, in 30-degree weather, and never complained once.”
#3Strong Hire
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Franklin
5Reviewed for sewage backup
“His team came out and worked all day and fixed it. They were very clean, they cleaned after themselves and even wore shoe covers indoors to make sure not to leave any unnecessary dirt.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Franklin
Prodigy Sewer & Drain
4.8·136 reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sam Shepherd and Tanner Richards both document a 30-minute…
Sunday early-morning gas-leak response: Mark picked up after the…
Lucas Boto specifically calls out modern equipment for diagnosis,…
Concerns
One repeat customer says follow-up communication evaporated after…
Julio Costabal was quoted $950 for hydro-jetting a gutter…
X-Stream Drain & Excavating
5·71 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
6am sewer-backup call answered same morning with on-site root…
Overnight kitchen-pipe rebuild in 30-degree weather;
Diagnosed sewer issue 'others missed'
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Franklin
5·114 reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Drazan's team installed a whole-house water filter and worked all…
Sandro provided service the day after Christmas;
Amir fixed a second small problem in another bathroom for free…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Mr Rooter Plumbers
4.9·35 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sandro diagnosed and replaced a leaking water heater the same day…
Sewer camera inspections during home purchases
Concerns
Single 1-star: tech didn't locate the water meter, no leak…
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5·16 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Repeatedly cited for arriving quickly on after-hours emergencies…
One water-heater customer reports they repaired the unit instead…
Drain-cleaning reviewer specifically notes no upselling and a…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5·143 reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Melissa Collette called at 7am Saturday with a kitchen sink clog;
Noah handled an after-hours call at a rental property and…
Bo and Dan tag-teamed a job: Bo handled the plumbing while Dan…
Concerns
Two separate Google reviews call out pricing of $565+ for what…
Chris Clark says Bo charged $565 just to look down the main line…
Bob Becker rates 4 stars and notes $581 for 1.5 hours is 'too…
24/7 Emergency Plumber Nashville
5·17 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care5.0Google
Strengths
3 AM dispatch documented
Sewage backup handled in The Gulch with same-day response
Leak detection caught a hidden Antioch leak before it spread
Concerns
Review pattern looks formulaic
Nashville Plumbing and Drain Services
4.5·22 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.5Google
Strengths
Next-morning availability on evening calls
Quick faucet and drain fixes
No-upsell pricing — 1 reviewer specifically notes straightforward…
Concerns
Possible lead-gen or call-center phone routing
Phone-routing concern: 1 reviewer reports the number redirects to…
615 Plumbing
4.6·1.1k reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Repeat-customer remodel work
Same-day same-trip diagnosis from Nick
Toilet repair depth — Steven inspected adjacent fixtures to…
Concerns
24/7 promise broken on Christmas Day
Pricing dispute escalation pattern
Surprise-fees pattern: $1,300 quoted to drill a hole for a fridge…
Garbage disposal pricing dispute: ~$750 for a basic disposal swap…
Lee Company
4.7·1.6k reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Electrician Joseph Richey is named for handling 70-year-old house…
Yelp customer Edmund K.
Concerns
35 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star
Maintenance-plan members report 6-12+ week waits for service they…
Pattern of fear-based upselling on costly add-ons noted in…
Long-time Yelp customer Eric N.
Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
4.9·1.5k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day water heater installs
Strong workmanship signal
Owner-level fixes when a competing plumber stalled on parts
Concerns
Missed gas leak diagnosis
Pricing escalation on premium installs
1 reviewer reports a 27-minute call with owner William Matheny…
Pricing complaints: $581 charged for a thermostat swap that the…
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Nashville
4.9·3.0k reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Weekend and same-day response repeatedly confirmed
Techs (Jessy, Jeremy, Ryan) cited by name for clear diagnosis,…
Bathroom-remodel customer notes a structured 3-step process with…
Concerns
One Yelp reviewer describes a failed tub clog that BF blamed on…
Tankless water-heater warranty customer was charged $99 after the…
14 reviewers explicitly flag pricing as expensive
Membership/club upsell is called out as annoying and aggressive…
The Hot Water Heater Pros
5·616 reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Robert called Laurie B.
A C. submitted an overnight online form for a failed water heater…
Bonnie Walker's 3-year-old tank failed at 5pm Friday
Concerns
Shan M. (Yelp) supplied the part herself;
Jason Duke says techs misdiagnosed his issue as a high thermostat…
Airstream Services HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing
5·273 reviews·
In FranklinGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Anna Harut got same-day service with on-time arrival from tech…
Cheryll Lewis writes Airstream uses a visible tracker so…
Susan Gechele's HVAC service came in cheaper than any prior…
Concerns
Plumbing appears to be a small slice of Airstream's work
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Nashville
4.9·511 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Honest no-charge call when a blockage resolved itself before the…
Same-day fit-in with 2 hours notice after another plumber…
Repeated mentions of cleanliness and clear communication…
Concerns
One shower-leak diagnosis quoted full valve replacement at…
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 Franklin, 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 Franklin?
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 TN?
Standard homeowners insurance in TN 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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