Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Chicago
#1Strong Hire
Bills Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.9Drain Cleaning: 94/100
“He did so in a very minimal way, so that it can easily be repaired.”
#3Strong Hire
Drain Guys LLC
4.8Drain Cleaning: 93/100
“No hiccups, no surprise costs, everything completed exactly as promised.”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Chicago
Bills Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.9·243 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Competitive pricing: reviewer compared quotes from 8 competing…
Minimally invasive repairs: burst pipe repair required opening a…
Professional team with named technicians (Kurt O., Luis, John O.)…
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JOSH-ROOTER Plumbing and Sewer
5·167 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: customer called at 9:30am…
5 of 5 reviews praise speed and efficiency—jobs completed faster…
4 of 5 reviews explicitly mention fair, honest, or reasonable…
5 of 5 reviews highlight professional communication and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Drain Guys LLC
4.8·71 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
All 5 reviewers praise same-day or next-day responsiveness,…
4 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention transparent pricing with no…
All 5 reviewers cite excellent workmanship and attention to…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight Felix's communication style—explaining…
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Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric
4.7·28k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.7Google
Strengths
Strong specialty scores in water heater (90) and drain (88) work
Individual techs (Angel, Donald, Monique, Rafael) named for…
BBB A+ accredited with multi-trade coverage (HVAC + plumbing +…
Concerns
Multiple reviewers describe install or repair work requiring…
Dispatch and notes-sharing problems cited in 2+ reviews
Upfront-charge-then-delay pattern reported by one reviewer
One reviewer reports techs arriving with no notes from prior…
Fly Plumbing & HVAC
5·111 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Reviewer reports emergency call answered with techs on-site…
Multiple repeat customers and condo-association referrals
Eight different techs (Tom, Alex, Taylor, Adrian, Ben, Brendan,…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Suburban Plumbing Sewer Line and Drain Cleaning Experts
4.9·346 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Camera inspections used to diagnose root causes other plumbers…
Sunday morning emergency response confirmed;
Concerns
One reviewer reports never getting a follow-up quote despite…
The Scottish Plumber
4.8·1.3k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
29 of 30 sampled reviews are 5-star with specific praise for fast…
Specialty scoring shows strong emergency (91), water heater (85),…
Named techs are repeatedly singled out
Concerns
BBB rating of F sits in stark contrast to the public review…
BBB rating is F with 7 documented complaints over the past 3…
Drain Savants
4.8·78 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers report arrivals within an hour, including…
Several burst-pipe and gas-line emergency calls handled same-day…
Named techs Jim and Lisa get repeat callouts for fast, clean…
Concerns
One reviewer felt $550 for a quick root clearing was too high…
One reviewer alleges damage to old pipes during a bathtub clog
Fast Action Plumbing
4.7·149 reviews·
In ChicagoGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Derek personally picked up a 2 a.m.
Multiple same-day arrivals within 20-30 minutes of the call, sump…
One reviewer compared quotes from multiple plumbers and reports…
Concerns
Two separate complaints of stopped communication after the…
One reviewer paid for a ceiling-leak fix that didn't hold and…
One reviewer reports Derek pushed back the start date 3 times…
Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing
4.5·111 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.5Google
Strengths
Sewer is the core specialty
Tech James is repeatedly named for persistence
Will take weekend emergency calls
Concerns
Recent 1-star reviews flag rude or unprofessional driver behavior
Cleanup is inconsistent
Trojan Plumbing Company, Inc.
4.8·752 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Pricing came in around 1/3 of a competing quote on one…
Faucet and drain workmanship cited specifically
Repeat customers: one explicitly returned 'from repeat customer,…
Concerns
Power outage during a March 2026 pipe-cutting job with no…
Scheduling errors surfaced in a March 2026 1-star
Quote follow-through gap: one customer never heard back after the…
Skyline Plumbing Services 24/7
4.7·29 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Fast arrival on emergencies
Clear upfront communication and honest scoping cited by repeat…
Strong water heater track record
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
AA Anthony's Plumbing & Sewer Inc.
4.7·60 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Within-the-hour or same-day response noted 27 times
Owner Tony goes out of his way: came back on a Saturday night to…
Sewer backflow and water-service work cited as cleanly diagnosed…
Concerns
One repeat customer reports Tony no-showed multiple follow-up…
Faucet replacement ran higher than expected once angle valves and…
Quality Plumbing Services, Inc.
4.8·200 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day / next-day scheduling: 12 of 95 reviews mention…
Honest diagnosis over upsell: Dan diagnosed a suspected large…
Workmanship called out in 21 of 95 reviews
Concerns
3 of 95 analyzed reviews are 1-star;
Phone-side manner inconsistency: 1 review describes the rudest…
Flow Right Plumbing
4.8·685 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Techs (Brandon, Emilio, Branson, Frank) text/call with an ETA…
Branson A walked one homeowner through the water heater diagnosis…
Responded late evening and on a weekend for one…
Concerns
Scope-of-coverage surprise at the door: technician arrived inside…
A recurring sewer-odor diagnostic visit was described as basic…
Common Drain Cleaning Scenarios
Kitchen Drain Clog
Grease buildup, food debris, and soap scum can completely block kitchen drains. A professional snake or hydro-jet clears the line fast.
Main Sewer Line Backup
Multiple drains backing up at once signals a main line problem. This is urgent — sewage can flood your home if not addressed quickly.
Bathroom Drain Blockage
Hair, soap, and mineral buildup in shower and tub drains. Slow drains that don't respond to plunging need professional clearing.
Floor Drain Backup
Basement or laundry room floor drains backing up often indicate a deeper sewer issue that needs camera inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in Chicago, IL?
Drain cleaning in Chicago typically costs $150-$450 depending on the severity and location of the clog. Main sewer line cleaning runs $200-$600. Hydro-jetting for stubborn blockages can cost $350-$900. Always get a written estimate before work begins.
How long does professional drain cleaning take?
Most drain cleaning jobs in Cook County take 30 minutes to 2 hours. A simple kitchen or bathroom drain clog can be cleared in under an hour. Main sewer line work or hydro-jetting may take longer, especially if camera inspection is needed first.
When is a clogged drain an emergency?
A clogged drain is an emergency when sewage is backing up into your home, multiple drains are affected simultaneously, or water is rising and could cause flooding. Single slow drains can usually wait for a same-day appointment.
Can I get same-day drain cleaning in Chicago?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Chicago and Cook County offer same-day service. For true emergencies like sewer backups, many can dispatch within 30-60 minutes. Check which plumbers below are rated highest for responsiveness.
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