Best Sewage Backup Pros in Austin
#2Conditional Hire
Cedar Park Plumbers
4.8Reviewed for sewage backup
“I scheduled an appointment with this company almost a week prior to the date they were suppose to arrive. The service was to fix a leaky toilet. This was for a rental property. My tenant agreed to take off from work to meet the plumbers there. On the scheduled date and time, no one arrived.”
#3Strong Hire
ARK Plumbing
5Reviewed for sewage backup
“Jason and team are experienced, knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy”
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EZ Flow Plumbing
4.9·64 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Within-the-hour and same-day arrivals in 15 same-day-plumber…
Beat 40+ Austin shops on a tankless water heater install
8 of 100 reviews call out fair_pricing including one tech who…
Concerns
3 expensive themes including one 4-star reviewer who called them…
Cedar Park Plumbers
4.8·75 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend and after-hours emergency calls cited in 11 of 75 reviews…
Pricing called out as reasonable in 11 cheap-plumber mentions (23…
Same-day arrival within an hour mentioned in 14 fast_response…
Concerns
1-star review: scheduled appointment a week out, no one arrived,…
Only 1 fair_pricing theme hit despite 23 plumber-cost mentions
ARK Plumbing
5·168 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response time: 6 reviews explicitly mention…
Honest pricing without upselling: 3 reviews specifically praise…
Clear communication and customer education: 5 reviews note…
Real person answering phone with no automated prompts: 2 reviews…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Austin Plumbing
5·14 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Avoid5.0Google
Strengths
Real-name techs Chesley and CJ both called out for prompt,…
Concerns
Multiple reviews use near-identical phrasing about leak detection…
Plumb Quick
4.9·127 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Christmas-Eve water-heater swap completed same day
Beat a competing quote on a water-heater install and arrived next…
Multi-year repeat customers cite repipes, bathtub, toilet…
Concerns
A documented case of contracting out foundation work then losing…
Slab/foundation drilling sub-contracting once stranded a customer…
Zoom Drain
4.9·215 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours dispatch confirmed by reviewers…
Septic tank pumping called out specifically with flat-rate…
Specific techs (JC, Austin) named repeatedly across drain…
Concerns
One 1-star reviewer reports the company refunded money but never…
The Plumbinator
4.6·126 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Long-tenured customers cite recurring water-heater work at fair…
Slab-leak detection and master-bathroom leak hunts surface in…
Some no-charge calls when no leak was actually found
Concerns
Multiple no-shows and unsent estimates documented on a…
Long scheduling waits (2 weeks) flagged on at least one urgent…
Estimate follow-through is inconsistent;
Magic Plumbing ATX
4.9·132 reviews·
In AustinGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Verified after-hours pickup
Ice-storm burst pipe response
Pricing called fair by 5 reviewers including emergency calls
Concerns
Repipe project complaint: tenant without water for days because…
L & P Plumbing, LLC
4.8·164 reviews·
In AustinGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Flat-rate slab leak detection pricing
Same-day diagnostic and quote
Repeat-customer loyalty with named techs (Victor, Zach, Brennan,…
Concerns
Only 1 weekend/emergency mention out of 100 reviews
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·3.3k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Genuine after-hours response: one reviewer had a 30-minute…
Techs (Jonny, Justin S, Grant) get name-checked for explaining…
Concerns
One Yelp reviewer alleges a tech stole beer from their…
10 explicit 'expensive' mentions including a $420 toilet snake…
Flat-fee pricing draws repeat complaints
Scheduling promises break down: one reviewer was promised morning…
O & M Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.9·686 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
21 workmanship mentions including diagnoses other plumbers missed…
Repeat-customer pattern across 100 reviews
Returns calls fast — multiple reviewers said O&M was the only…
Concerns
Pricing skews higher: 26 plumber-cost mentions but only 3…
Flint Plumbing LLC
4.9·90 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day arrival in 21 of 100 reviews, including…
No-upsell pricing called out by repeat customers managing rental…
Water heater work cited in 18 of 100 reviews, with multi-year and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Moore & More Plumbing, LLC.
4.8·267 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours service line and same-day arrivals cited specifically…
Gas-line and sewer work specifically named: a fireplace gas leak…
Faucet, drain, and bathroom-remodel-adjacent work cited with…
Concerns
One longtime customer review notes Moore & More charges more than…
Plumbing Outfitters
4.9·331 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers specifically mention 'no upselling' and 'no…
Photo-documented quotes delivered as PDFs with parts costs
Strong remodel and water heater specialty signals (94/86 internal…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Beyond Wow Plumbing & Drains
4.7·341 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day appointments and 17 fast_response mentions;
44 professional and 21 workmanship mentions across 100 reviews;
Concerns
Tech openly told a customer staff are in a competition for 5-star…
Warranty refusal — buried flexible pipe failed at the same spot 3…
23% negative sentiment and 20 of 100 analyzed reviews at 1 star,…
Pricing complaints are concrete: $1298 quote for a wax ring and…
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 Austin, 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 Austin?
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 TX?
Standard homeowners insurance in TX 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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