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Nationwide, the average cost to clean a clogged drain is $130-$180. This covers both the cost to find the clog and clear the drain. Most plumbing companies will charge a flat rate of $50 – $150 to come out, which also covers the first hour of work. See more

 
 
If more than one of these drains is slow-moving, is gurgling, has a foul smell, or has water backing up, that is signs of a clogged sewer line. Slow-flowing water is an indication that your main sewer line may have become clogged. … Eventually, the wastewater is forced to back up other drain lines.

A good general rule is to have your home’s sewer lines cleaned out every 18 to 22 months. That may be difficult to remember, but think of it as a year and a half to slightly less than two years. See more

 

 
 
Caused by clogs or blocks in the sewer line, sewer backups occur when the sewage system gets overloaded, and waste is pushed backwards through the line and back into the home. Backups are commonly found in basement drains, toilets, and bathtub drains. See more

Sewer rehabilitation, in the context of trenchless technology, is defined as the process of repairing, replacing or upgrading existing sewer pipelines by methods such as pipe relining, curing and sealing. See more

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