Sewage Backup in Murfreesboro, TN
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Best Sewage Backup Pros in Murfreesboro
#1Strong Hire
X-Stream Drain & Excavating
5Sewage Backup: 75/100
“He completely rebuilt the pipes in my kitchen and replaced a large section of the main drainage system in the crawl space beneath the kitchen. He did all of this at night, in 30-degree weather, and never complained once.”
#2Strong Hire
Golden Plumbing
5Sewage Backup: 70/100
“They had to cut into a wall and were careful and cleaned up well after they repaired the drain line.”
#3Strong Hire
Twenty Four Hour Plumbing
4.9Reviewed for sewage backup
“I called twenty four hour plumbing on a Sunday at 3:00pm because my 87 year old mother was having back up and over flowing in her toilet. They were more than willing to assist us as late as it was on a weekend.”
All Sewage Backup Pros in Murfreesboro
X-Stream Drain & Excavating
5·71 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
6am sewer-backup call answered same morning with on-site root…
Overnight kitchen-pipe rebuild in 30-degree weather;
Diagnosed sewer issue 'others missed'
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Golden Plumbing
5·223 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sewer emergency answered when other companies didn't
Same-day dispatch cited: online request at night, on-site by…
Multiple reviewers note techs worked through hard conditions…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Twenty Four Hour Plumbing
4.9·254 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours and Sunday calls answered, including a 35-minute…
No-hidden-fees experience cited (arrived in window, no surprise…
Faucet and fixture work praised by repeat customers…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Roto-Rooter Plumbers Mid TN
4.8·170 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sub-20-minute arrival on day-after-Christmas backup;
Within-hour response on a cold-weather leak with fair pricing…
Same-day water heater + cast-iron drain replacement quoted and…
Concerns
One 1-star Yelp from 2015 describes a 2-hour no-show despite…
1-Tom-Plumber
5·790 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day toilet-line unclog arrived earlier than promised at 3:15…
When a first tech misquoted, management followed up with a…
Repeat commercial customer (bar/restaurant) cites Shawn as their…
Concerns
One detailed 1-star describes two visits failing to diagnose a…
Angle Stop Plumbing, Inc.
5·107 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Consistently arrives early and ahead of schedule: 6 reviews…
Charges under estimated price: 5 reviews document being billed…
Exceptional responsiveness to emergency/short-notice calls: 3…
Transparent communication throughout job: 8 reviews mention…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
DAD'S Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.9·53 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Owner declined to charge for unfinished gas-line dig and referred…
Same-day kitchen-drain diagnosis with a bonus faucet fix at no…
Diagnosed hidden frozen pipe causing no-water situation in a…
Concerns
One 2020 reviewer claims a 3-week wait then charged $800 for…
Living Waters Plumbing LLC
5·319 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Picks up when others don't
Sunday afternoon clogged-drain call answered immediately;
Tankless water heater consult included a no-pressure pause for…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
SteadyFlo Plumbing & Septic
4.9·545 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Quoted price reduced on-site after evaluation rather than locked…
Restored frozen water-line break at the meter in freezing weather…
Christmas Eve main sewer clear documented (sewer=1,…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
T. Lenard Plumbing & Drain Inc.
4.7·47 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Same-day and next-day dispatch (same-day-plumber=6,…
Caught secondary issues during crawl-space work
Saved a customer $2300 by flushing the water heater instead of…
Concerns
5 of 45 analyzed reviews are 1-star
One 1-star review describes rescheduling repeatedly, then…
Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical
4.9·3.8k reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Late-night and same-day service at scale
Same-day major-backup dispatch and HVAC quote-beats-competition…
Concerns
29% 1-star rate in analyzed sample (29/100)
29 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star with 8 expensive mentions
Booking lag and missed windows cited
HelloPlumbing
5·79 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Frozen-pipe-burst caller reached Gabe and got reliable same-day…
Multiple reviewers describe Gabe declining unnecessary work and…
Whole-house repipe customer praises honesty and reasonable…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Murfreesboro
5·28 reviews·
In MurfreesboroGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day diagnose-and-fix runs cited (same-day-plumber=1,…
Yelp reviewer specifically called out fair pricing on kitchen…
Concerns
With only 34 analyzed reviews, 2 negative mentions of workmanship…
TN Plumbing Solutions
4.8·595 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend emergency response confirmed
First-call answer with sub-45-minute resolution reported on a…
Gas line install (Braxton) cited for clean, thorough work and…
Concerns
Reviewer alleges owner Robert was rude, threatening, and arrogant;
Yelp reviewer alleges they were charged after being told the…
Large-job reviewer cites poor workmanship and manipulative…
One faucet swap reviewer flagged as overpriced
Action Mechanical, LLC
4.9·270 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day commercial water-heater replacement: call at noon,…
Found and repaired a water leak under a sidewalk
Multi-trade (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) repeat customer cites…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
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 Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro?
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 TN?
Standard homeowners insurance in TN 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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