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Clogged Drain in Atlanta, GA

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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Atlanta

#1Strong Hire

Saving Plumbing LLC

5Reviewed for clogged drain

He took off his shoes when getting inside the condo, which showed his thoughtfulness and respect to customers' properties.

#2Strong Hire

American Rooter Services

5Reviewed for clogged drain

The person who said also said they will refund me the difference if I don't get the money from the insurance company. Took me more than a week just to get a legible invoice

#3Strong Hire

Emergency Plumber Atlanta Kings

5Reviewed for clogged drain

It literally took him 55 minutes from the time he arrived at my door, to remove the old toilet, fully install a new one, and send me an invoice. The invoice had a full description of the service, with many pictures, detailing each step of the job that had occurred.

All Clogged Drain Pros in Atlanta

Saving Plumbing LLC

5·115 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
115
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Labor-Day weekend dispatch answered within an hour after several…
13 same-day callouts and 13 reasonable-price mentions in evidence
Camera-scoped pipes and installed an access point during a…

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American Rooter Services

5·1.2k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
1.2k
Google reviews
Strengths
Sunday water heater replacement completed in 3 hours
Sump pump repair scheduled next-morning at customer's…
Tech George explains water heater install process in detail
Concerns
Reviewer alleges company promised to refund the difference if…

Emergency Plumber Atlanta Kings

5·29 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
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5.0Google
29
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Emergency calls answered in about an hour
Lonnie King named repeatedly for evening and same-day arrivals
Itemized invoices with pictures and full job descriptions
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Sandy Springs Plumber, Sewer & Septic

5·3 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
AvoidAvoid
5.0Google
3
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Sewer-line replacement handled smoothly with site kept organized…
Kitchen drain clogs cleared quickly on the same visit (2 reviews)
Concerns
Yelp reviewer says tech became 'angry and profane' and ripped out…
Repeat leak on a prior repair
Only 3 Google reviews, so the 5.0 rating is on a very thin sample
Two Yelp 1-star reports of jobs abandoned mid-repair

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.9·1.2k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
1.2k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Christmas Eve dispatch
Same-day basement ejector pump replacement when 2 other quotes…
Weekend sewer-line clear (65 ft to street) when 4 other plumbers…
Concerns
Yelp reviewer waited two full appointment windows then got…
Pricing opacity complaint
Yelp 1-star: booked Saturday window missed, rescheduled Sunday…
Receptionist refused to quote a basic sink/tub unclog over the…

Swelltec Plumber Roswell

5·31 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
31
Google reviews
Strengths
Took a late-night kitchen-sink call and arrived faster than the…
Concealed-leak detection on a damp wall
Concerns
Several reviews are short and generic with no technician name

Palette Plumbing | Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Water Filtration and Tankless Water Heater Repair Atlanta, GA

4.9·291 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In AtlantaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
291
Google reviews
Strengths
Full sewer-line replacement plus crawl-space plumbing executed…
Communication theme cited 11 times;
Water heater work mentioned 7 times
Concerns
One reviewer notes wall was not patched back after work since the…

Pipedreamz Plumbing

5·369 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
369
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
2am Sunday water-heater failure scheduled for 8am same-morning…
Shawn handles late-afternoon PRV calls with next-morning install…
21 fast_response cites and 13 cheap-plumber service mentions…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Atlanta Plumbing & Drain CO

4.9·833 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
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4.9Google
833
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-day arrival cited in 13 of 91 reviews
Water heater work appears 12 times in mentions
Tech Alema repeatedly named for clear option-pricing and on-site…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Emergency Plumbers LLC

4.6·58 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.6Google
58
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Emergency-plumbers tag in 15 of 51 reviews
Nick repeatedly named for under-an-hour arrival on toilet/sewage…
Concerns
Same tech allegedly quoted $800 for work previously done at $450,…
1-star reviewer alleges $75 diagnostic call escalated with…
Pricing complaints in 4 of 51 reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8·5.7k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In AtlantaGoogle Verified
+5 more
AvoidAvoid
4.8Google
5.7k
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Diagnostic skill cited
Same-day water heater replacement within an hour
Concerns
41 one-star reviews on a 100-review sample (consistency 0.098)
Quote inflation after the fact
Repeated no-shows on emergency callbacks
Surprise pricing flagged 4 times

Specialty Plumbing and Drain, LLC

5·309 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pickTop pick
5.0Google
309
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Sewer-line replacement is the headline specialty
Saturday and weekend emergencies confirmed
Slab/water-main diagnosis avoided unnecessary work
Concerns
Surprise_fees cited 2 of 99 reviews and expensive 4

Peach Plumbing & Drain | Plumber, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Line and Tankless Water Heater Repair Atlanta, GA

4.9·856 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In AtlantaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.9Google
856
Google reviews
Strengths
Same-day water heater install handled the same day as quote
Multi-job same-day starts (move exterior faucets, reroute dryer…
TJ named repeatedly for shoe-cover, clean-up and three-option…
Concerns
Yelp 1-star: $300 partial toilet rebuild did not fix leak and…
Yelp 1-star: declined hot water heater cleaning, ignored…

Plumb Works Inc.

4.9·1.8k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with careProceed with care
4.9Google
1.8k
Google reviews
Strengths
Emergency leak handled within ~90 minutes
Sewer line replacement with driveway restoration and extended…
Gas leak vented water heater fix completed for a senior neighbor…
Concerns
Weekend emergency pricing: $550 plus $195 weekend fee for a…
Sump-pump installer pulled out mid-mitigation after Hurricane…
Rental-property visit: $900 estimate to replace items where a…
Yelp 1-star: dispatcher Tonya described as rude on a $10K+ job,…

Fix & Flow Plumbing Co.

4.9·907 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
In AtlantaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pickTop pick
4.9Google
907
Google reviews
24/7
Always open
Strengths
Weekend emergency polybutylene slab leak located after a previous…
communication theme cited 14 times
Gas line evaluation called Monday morning, on-site by 10am same…
Concerns
expensive theme cited 3 times

Common Clogged Drain Scenarios

Stop Using the Drain

Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.

Try a Plunger First

A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.

Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners

Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.

Check Other Drains

If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in Atlanta can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In Atlanta homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in Atlanta?
Drain unclogging in Atlanta costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your Atlanta home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.

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