Sewage Backup in St. Petersburg, FL
Sewage backing up? This is a health hazard — act now.
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Best Sewage Backup Pros in St. Petersburg
#1Strong Hire
Sun Plumbing & Septic Service
4.9Sewage Backup: 70/100
“he didn't give up, and he was finally able to retrieve what was causing the clog, and it was a tile”
#2Conditional Hire
All Hours Plumber
4.9Reviewed for sewage backup
“Total re-piping was required due to water line break below concrete pad. Mitchell was fantastic, made the job a priority and at a fair price. Cleaned up each day and got the job done on time.”
#3Strong Hire
Florida Plumbers
5Reviewed for sewage backup
“He did a great job- arrived on time, communicated through the work process, great work, fair price and he did a wonderful job with clean up and placing my sod back”
All Sewage Backup Pros in St. Petersburg
Sun Plumbing & Septic Service
4.9·137 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Septic specialty — pumped and emptied a full septic same Friday…
Honest second-opinion pricing
Multi-generational loyalty
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
All Hours Plumber
4.9·403 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours and weekend emergency response is real
Handles full re-pipe work, not just small fixes
Concerns
$500+ charged for under-an-hour toilet snake job per one 1-star…
Florida Plumbers
5·94 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Justin picks up after 9:30pm
Same-day arrivals are the norm
Quote-equals-bill discipline
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Home Team Plumbing, Inc
4.7·305 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness—came out immediately for…
High-quality workmanship across multiple service types (drain…
Strong customer rapport and attentiveness—reviewers specifically…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews flags billing opacity and potential overcharging;
Pricing transparency issue—receipt provided no itemization of…
Pricing competitiveness questionable—one reviewer explicitly…
Coral Pelican Plumbing
4.8·214 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: called at 10:30pm Sunday…
Goes beyond scope of work during estimates: checked water…
Transparent pricing communication: explains cost differences…
All 3 verified plumbing reviews rate 5/5 and praise technician…
Concerns
2 of 5 analyzed reviews (OmiiCuB9fn0TGBTYyI2x,…
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Romo's Plumbing & A/C Inc.
4.8·330 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency response: arrived within 30 minutes to 1…
Owner-involved service: Romo himself showed up on-site for the…
All 5 reviews praise transparency and education—plumbers explain…
Flexible payment arrangements: offered two-part payment plan to…
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Cornerstone Plumbing Company
4.8·226 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers praise same-day or rapid emergency response and…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight courteous, knowledgeable technicians…
Transparent upfront pricing communicated before work begins in at…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews shows catastrophic service failure pattern: 3…
Repeated misdiagnosis of plumbing problems: one customer had leak…
Price disputes on service calls—quoted one rate over phone but…
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Clearwater
4.6·334 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
All 5 reviewers praise professionalism, courtesy, and respectful…
4 of 5 reviewers explicitly mention same-day service and fast…
Technicians stay until job is fully resolved;
Clear communication and explanation of complex issues;
Concerns
Limited weekend/after-hours availability reported;
Uses automated chatbot (Annie) that misrepresents itself as human…
Not enough data to identify consistent pricing complaints, though…
The Drain Team
4.8·616 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Exceptional same-day and next-day emergency availability: 3 of 5…
Work completed right the first time with no callbacks: Multiple…
Honest upfront pricing and transparent communication: 3 reviews…
Proactive problem-spotting during service calls: Technicians…
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Home Love Plumbing
4.9·367 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day emergency response: 2 of 5 reviewers…
Won't leave a job incomplete: Reviewer explicitly states plumber…
Transparent communication throughout the process: 3 of 5 reviews…
Exceeds basic job scope: Multiple reviews mention extra work…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Joe's Family Plumbing Inc.
4.4·213 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Same-day appointment with sewer camera + snake work for a fair…
Edwin diagnosed roots in a drain that a prior company (C.
Concerns
Warranty no-response after a documented dispute
Allegation of unlicensed/undertrained crew on rough-in plumbing…
1 of 5 reviews flags inadequately-trained rough-in crew with…
Same review reports written email statements were later…
All County Plumbing & Leak
4.9·375 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Big repipe job (galvanized to copper/PEX + CIPP sewer lining)…
Same-day kitchen-faucet replacement at a price quoted lower than…
Owner Mike found a hidden leak in person, saving 'thousands of…
Concerns
One repipe job hit a 'small delay' before the full crew was…
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com
4.8·1.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday and same-day dispatch confirmed across multiple years of…
BBB A+ accredited with 1,309 Google reviews, technicians by name…
Within-24-hour service in Sarasota area noted with reasonable…
Concerns
Refusal to quote over phone is a documented pattern across 10+…
Repeat-service callbacks charged at full price
No phone quotes — reviewers report being charged whatever the…
Pattern of upselling expensive replacements
Roto-Rooter Plumbing of Tampa
4.8·3.6k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours dispatch comes through for many callers
Individual techs (Vincent, Scott Bowers, Marcus) called out by…
Concerns
One reviewer says the tech offered 75% off the bill in exchange…
After-hours surprise fees: a $500+ bill stacked with a 'late' or…
A repaired main water line burst within 5 minutes of the tech…
Overbooking causes long waits
Reedy Plumbing Inc.
4.4·86 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Senior-friendly field techs
Came through when other plumbers couldn't
Concerns
Elderly customer alleged 8+ months of delays on an active…
Phones-after-5pm and weekends limited to 'emergency only'
Counter pricing called gouging
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 St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg?
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 FL?
Standard homeowners insurance in FL 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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