Best Clogged Drain Pros in Nashville
#1Strong Hire
Dave's Plumbing & Rooter
5Clogged Drain: 95/100
“exceptionally thorough job in unclogging house drains”
#2Strong Hire
Prodigy Sewer & Drain
4.8Clogged Drain: 80/100
“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”
#3
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.7Clogged Drain: 70/100
“Scheduled with them, cleared my schedule to be home for the scheduled time. Never showed - I called and they said we weren't on the schedule regardless of me having spoken to THAT SAME PERSON to set it up earlier in the week.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Nashville
Dave's Plumbing & Rooter
5·71 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response: 4 of 5 reviewers specifically…
Consistently fair pricing: 2 reviewers explicitly praise…
Thorough workmanship on major jobs: Reviewer with post-icestorm…
Actual 24-hour emergency availability: Unlike 'big guys' offering…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Prodigy Sewer & Drain
4.8·136 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.7·787 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Water-heater rupture answered within one hour and tech Dragan…
Sump-pump battery backup install in Atlanta cited for thorough…
Plumber arrived very quickly on a free diagnostic and offered DIY…
Concerns
One customer reports being dropped from the schedule with no call…
Reviewer alleges a 6:30 PM appointment turned into 8:45 PM…
Drain-cleaning customer reports being charged the full amount…
Multiple reviewers describe $4,000+ water-mitigation/drywall…
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Franklin
5·114 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle 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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5·143 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle 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…
Avantel Plumber of Nashville TN
5·16 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle 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
24/7 Emergency Plumber Nashville
5·17 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle 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·
10 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…
Jack Ward & Sons Plumbing Company
4.4·130 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Weekend/holiday work documented
2-hour response on warranty-style calls
Took on a 10-year mystery leak from an upstairs bathroom that…
Concerns
Driver behavior complaint
Repeat-visit billing without resolution
Diagnostic stickiness on repeat-leak jobs
Quote-to-job handoff gap
Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
4.9·1.5k reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle 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…
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.8·9.7k reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Late-night plumbing call answered at 11:30 PM with a toilet swap…
Full house iron repipe completed without leaving a mess;
Cross-trade scheduling flexibility
Concerns
Reviewer alleges Hiller required proof (emails + calls) before…
HVAC install reportedly damaged attic door/stairs, and the…
Water-pressure plumber reportedly quoted thousands on the spot…
Multiple reviewers report jobs costing $4,000+ that they consider…
100 Percent Plumbing
5·252 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Persistent diagnostic work
Off-hours responsiveness
Tech went to Lowe's mid-job to grab a shower cartridge so the…
Concerns
Cleanup gap on PVC main-drain install
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Nashville
4.9·511 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle 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…
Doctor Drips Plumbing - Nashville
4.9·460 reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner Jance shows up personally
Same-day scheduling holds up for water heater emergencies
Diagnostic depth — solved a pipe odor another plumber couldn't…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Hoffmann Brothers
4.8·2.2k reviews·
In NashvilleGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours phone triage
Same-day water heater replacement
Complex water-main work
Concerns
Pricing complaints concentrated on after-call diagnostics: $95…
$95 service fee does not roll into the repair price
Premium pricing on labor-light jobs
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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville?
Drain unclogging in Nashville 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 Nashville home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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