Best Sewage Backup Pros in Bristol
#1Conditional Hire
Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.8Reviewed for sewage backup
“Had them replace my 50 yr old leaking home water supply line. BUT they made an unbelievable mess. Not only in my yard but also my neighbors and the street is still a mud hole. They also damaged my concrete driveway.”
#2Strong Hire
Stateline Services
4.9Reviewed for sewage backup
“Zach did a great job providing the necessary service to get our unit operating properly. He was kind, courteous and informative about what and why he would do certain things.”
#3
Bralley's Plumbing Services
4Reviewed for sewage backup
“Flooded my basement after a shark bite fitting that wasn't tested let go. Refused to clean up because he 'had stuff to do at his house'... Received zero financial help and lost hundreds and hundreds of dollars in flood damaged items.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Bristol
Steve Huff Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.8·3.6k reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
themeCounts.workmanship=23;
24-hour follow-up during a major storm with polite, efficient…
Multi-day water-service-line replacement handled with…
Concerns
Membership/contract dispute: customer reports being locked into a…
Unresolved property damage from water-line job with no office…
Pricing complaints documented: $1,400 for a 20-minute fridge…
Stateline Services
4.9·920 reviews·
In BristolGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day, within-hour arrival documented for kitchen restoration…
Dispatch communication: themeCounts.communication=9;
themeCounts.workmanship=16 with returning-customer…
Concerns
themeCounts.slow_response=2 even alongside 12 fast_response…
Bralley's Plumbing Services
4·27 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.0Google
Strengths
Same-day response on leak and tub-faucet calls…
Water-heater work (6 mentions) repeated with returning customer…
themeCounts.fair_pricing=6 ties with workmanship as a top theme
Concerns
Flooded basement from a failed SharkBite fitting with refusal to…
Physical confrontation reported: customer says plumber cursed at…
$100 charged for not fixing the problem, with customer redirected…
7 one-star reviews include rudeness, charging $100 for no fix,…
Complete Plumbing Septic & Drain Solutions LLC
4.6·49 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Same-morning emergency response: water-main break called in at…
Septic + drain + plumbing breadth
Returned calls when competitors didn't (Dianne Lester contrasts…
Concerns
Appointment-error then 2-week reschedule, plus refusal to mask…
Phone-intake friction: rude staff and unreturned-call complaints…
A1 Mister Sewer
5·2 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Strengths
One reviewer confirmed Sunday service
Concerns
Only 2 reviews on file — sample too small to gauge consistency
Wolf Hills Plumbing Experts
4.4·30 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day toilet replacement explicitly cited…
Emergency tankless water heater install handled at the last…
Communication during urgent leaks called out specifically
Concerns
3 unexplained 1-star ratings in the distribution with no…
Southern Plumbing
3.4·10 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid3.4Google
Strengths
Water-line replacements praised for tidy yard cleanup and…
Owner Dan documented as squeezing urgent main-line failures into…
Concerns
BBB-not-accredited (still A+) AND a polarized 6-of-13 1-star…
Senior-citizen customer of a water-line insurance policy left…
Pex-pipe estimate request never followed up after a week
Repeated no-show / unreturned-call pattern across 1-star reviews…
Ed Ashley Plumbing.INC
4.1·13 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.1Google
Strengths
Reasonable pricing called out in 7 of 17 reviews (plumber-cost…
Multi-service competence: water heater, toilet, faucet, disposal…
Three-generation family business with long-time repeat customers…
Concerns
1-star review describes 4.5 months of unreturned callbacks after…
Follow-up reliability concern: one customer reported a 4.5-month…
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 Bristol, 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 Bristol?
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 VA?
Standard homeowners insurance in VA 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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