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#1

Abe's Complete Plumbing Service

4.9
(94 reviews)7.2 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

226 S Elder St, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA

(574) 259-4534
Overall Score92/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Autumn Neil

I called a few plumbers for a quote to get my residential mainline cleared. Abe’s gave me one of the best quotes and said they could come next morning. The guys showed up first thing this morning and were very personable and professional. Everything was to the point and explained. They were in and out quickly and very knowledgeable! They even provided some preventative maintenance tips. Thank you to Matt and his co-worker, you are very much appreciated!

1 month ago
Michele Bennett

I had a clogged drain. Called Abe's and they were able to come out on the same day. Unfortunately, they got to me very late due to an unforeseen circumstance but the tech that came out was great. He was super friendly and funny, very informative and very apologetic too. I'll definitely recommend them to anyone that needs drain or plumbing work. Thank you so much Abe's and Matt my technician!

1 month ago
Brandynne Chapla

Honestly, I am suggesting Abe’s to anyone who ever asks me about a plumbing service again. My mom was coming home from the hospital and her toilet base cracked. We got a toilet and Abe’s came out today and replaced it. Even though they had a really busy and very long day. They were so kind and Matt the technician that came was absolutely wonderful. The bill was very reasonable and I had to add a tip. I was so impressed and very happy with everything. Quick, friendly, efficient, no mess, and great pricing! I work in the insurance and customer service industry and I talk to shops and work with people constantly and I was over and above impressed today. You guys get All the stars at Abe’s. Thank you sincerely!

1 month ago
#2

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of South Bend

4.8
(55 reviews)0.9 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

1002 S Lafayette Blvd ste 3, South Bend, IN 46601, USA

(574) 208-4634
Overall Score90/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Kevin C.

Technician was friendly and respectful of our house. We had our sink drain cleaned. Booties and covering the wheels on the drain cleaner were nice touches and much appreciated. Very thorough job, drains running well after he finished.

3 months ago
Timmothy Murphy

Had a backup in my main sewer line. The two technicians quickly diagnosed the issue and were able to clear the tree roots. Explained my options on how to manage for the future as well. They were very polite and respectful of my home. I would recommend these guys and would use them again.

2 months ago
Tiffany

Professional, prompt, efficient and kind!! 😃 Will call time and again when needed 💯 Thanks Brandon for your ROCKSTAR 🤩 service and skills!

4 months ago
#3

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.7
(825 reviews)2.9 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

1706 W 6th St, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA

(574) 397-0515
Overall Score86/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Andrew Magrey

We just moved into a new home and the basement pipes were clogged. They came and did quick work and cleared out the pipes. But we found out that one of the pipes had rotted out. So they installed a pump system so we can use our washing machine without the basement flooding. Much cheaper than ripping up the flood and installing a new pipe. Very good and quick service.

4 years ago
Adam Chittle

Extremely happy and satisfied with the service that I received from Curtis. He showed up the same day that I called, gave me a very fair quote, gave me a free 6 month warranty, and completed the service in less than an hour. Highly, highly recommend!

6 months ago
Carrie

Scott has always helped us tremendously! He never complains or makes us feel bad about how bad our plumbing is. Our old house makes us self conscious but he puts us at ease and helps where he can!

4 months ago
#4

Advantage Plumbing, Inc.

4.8
(641 reviews)12.4 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

2400 N 5th St, Niles, MI 49120, USA

(269) 687-7192
Overall Score85/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Benjamin Greenwald

Started with a clogged sewer line and a big mess. Pam was great on the phone and got folks on the way for our emergency quickly. Andrew diagnosed the issue and got us running in the short term. (old cast iron section needed to go, root infiltration) Devin and Andrew returned later in the week, and got us squared away. Thank you!

1 week ago
james Stormont

Some great service today! Thank you, Advantage Plumbing, for installing our beautiful new shower and toilet installation. It’s perfect. Jason and his crew, Jacob and Blake, were so nice. He explained everything as they went along, and gave us just what we wanted.

5 months ago
Catherine

The team at Advantage Plumbing is awesome. The ladies in the office, Michelle and Andrea helped to get us on the schedule quickly for a job that turned out to be a bit more than we thought, and right before Thanksgiving. The communication was on point. Andrew and Blake were great. They worked diligently and kept us informed on what was going on the entire time. Thank you so much!

3 months ago
#5

Kline's Ready-Rooter Services

4.8
(137 reviews)15.9 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

51546 Co Rd 109, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

(574) 903-5266
Overall Score81/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Poorna Bhagat

Dale was excellent. I called him this morning due to sewer issues at our medical practice and he came within half hour of me calling him . Very pleasant , super efficient and got the problem resolved . Very reasonably priced too . Needless to say all my staff was super impressed with his promptness and efficiency. Highly recommend him with no hesitation.

2 weeks ago
Shelly Holdread

Had a clog in the Sewer and no one was returning my call to help me out. Called Kline’s in the morning and they were here by noon. Very pleasant to deal with, got the job done and great price. Thank you because you made my day so much better.

1 month ago
Ryan s

Called them first thing Monday morning. They showed up within a couple hours and got the drain open for me. No problem. Nice guys, Very knowledgeable. Will definitely use them in the future and recommend them to others

4 weeks ago
#6

Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Service

4.6
(110 reviews)13 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

27991 Co Rd 10, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

(574) 266-5453
Overall Score70/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Mason Neel

I was very worried about getting "ran up" price wise with a backed up sewer line. Nonetheless I went with these guys. They were prompt to respond (2 days quicker than their competitors I put in requests with). They were very transparent on pricing even before they were at my house, then were transparent with options I had when they were at my home. Not to mention the gentleman who did the service (Matt? I think?) was super friendly and kind. He also busted his butt to help solve my issue. I greatly appreciate it.

4 months ago
Ken Bussard

Roto Rooter did an amazing job and took care of a huge problem for us. Tested it in several ways yet wasn't here all day. The price was well in our budget. All is good

5 months ago
Hannah Fuller

Juan went above and beyond! He is very knowledgable and explained to me exactly what was wrong. He completed the job in a timely manner! We would definitely request Juan to come out to our location again.

5 months ago
#7

Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.9
(700 reviews)14.6 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1846 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN 46514, USA

(574) 784-4069
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Timothy Perkins

Gabriel did an outstanding job clearing my main drain. He was professional, efficient, and clearly knew exactly what he was doing from the moment he arrived. He took the time to make sure the line was fully cleared, explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and left the area clean when he finished. It’s hard to find someone reliable and honest, but Gabriel absolutely delivered. If you need a plumber who shows up on time, does quality work, and takes pride in the job, I highly recommend him. I won’t hesitate to call him again for any future plumbing needs.

4 weeks ago
Danielle Wilson

Gabriel was very thorough in his work and explaining the details to me. Showed me the pieces he took out. Also looked into what it would cost to fix the tub adapter for the faucet in the shower. Told me two different prices on the easy fix price and the not so easy fix price. Came out today 12/12/25 To replace tub and shower valve. Gabriel was very thorough everything looks great! No more drip drip sounds lol.

3 months ago
Debra Richardson

This company offered their services when I needed immediate help. I’m glad the other companies were too busy to come and fix my plumbing problem. I think I’m going to be very happy with the monthly maintenance agreement and any future service I might need. Call this company, I think you will be glad you did.

1 month ago
#8

Tyler's Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.8
(957 reviews)5.4 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

2802 N Home St, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA

(574) 347-4225
Overall Score63/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Andrea

Highly recommend! Technicians are friendly and on time, something not expected with many service companies. In fact, they were a few minutes early for the appointment and arrived with two techs to service our two systems. They even brought their own booties, which is something important in our no shoe household. At last year’s service, they discovered the common wire for our furnace wasn’t properly connected, which had been causing strange noises for years and higher heating bills as a result of faulty connection. We’ve had other companies out and no one had ever discovered the issue. They have good tips for how to get the most efficiency out of your heating and A/C, which we appreciate. We are very happy with our experiences with Tyler’s!

3 months ago
J Wood

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing experience with Tyler’s Plumbing Heating and Cooling! As a veteran-owned business, they already had a special place in our hearts—and they completely exceeded our expectations. Mike Sailor came out to give us an estimate for a new AC and furnace. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer every single one of my (many!) questions without rushing or pressuring us. Out of the three companies we got quotes from, Tyler’s won out. Also on a side note, Tyler’s has the easiest to read estimates which was a bonus and I appreciate being able to schedule an appointment with the first person I talk to and not having to jump through hoops. It’s the little things that matter and the service was top notch! The install team was just as impressive. Several techs came out, but Collin and Stefan really stood out. Their work was super clean and professional, and they were so polite, courteous, and easy to have in our home. We’re thrilled with the quality and service from start to finish. Tyler’s earned our trust and we’ll definitely be 10/10 recommending them to family and friends! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8 months ago
Cassondra Bjella

Came into this just wanting a second opinion on a $6800 quote for a new water heater and softner due to a leak... came out paying less than 25% of that with a new sump pump (the actual problem) and a year long "subscription" agreement, but also probably a customer for life! Manuel was very thorough and explained everything to me, showed me the problem, and tested the new pump several times to make sure it was working properly. From the first call talking to them to getting the problem solved, took less than 24 hours. I will absolutely be recommending Tyler's in the future and probably signing up for the heating and cooling aspect before long as well!

1 week ago
#9

Cavinder Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

4.9
(175 reviews)7.5 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

13697 Brick Rd, Granger, IN 46530, USA

(574) 475-8332
Overall Score62/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Chase Cooper

Matt was extremely professional and easy to work with! He got our water hookup fixed quickly and even gave us a great discount since it was an easy fix!! Will definitely be using Cavinder again and would recommend them to a friend!

2 weeks ago
Jess McMillen

Ian and his crew were top notch and our new furnace is up and running perfectly! He was very detailed and easy to work with. Very professional and knowledgeable in his trade. Would highly recommend!

1 month ago
Jeff Saucier

New gas furnace and central Air Conditioner today Very professional and keep you informed all the way from the purchase and the install. The install group are a great group. Dylan is very professional and did a great job not letting our cat escape during the install it’s currently 71 deg. Upstairs my wife (Lori) and I will sleep good tonight!!! Cavinder Plumbing, heating and cooling are the Best!!!! Thanks, Jeff &. Lori Saucier

9 months ago
#10

Batson Sewer & Drain Cleaning

5.0
(2 reviews)15 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

65433 Co Rd 3, Wakarusa, IN 46573, USA

(574) 862-1300
Overall Score61/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Taffeta L

Very friendly, very professional. They used the hydro jetting technique & said we should be able to go about 2 years before we have to have it done again. A little pricey & he even said he was compared to what we paid last year with another company but they didn't cost us the price of medication so it was worth it.

6 years ago
Michael Novack

We have always and only dealt with Batson Plumbing. Very fair.quick and reliable service

9 years ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in South Bend

Home to the University of Notre Dame and a mix of historic and modern neighborhoods, South Bend presents unique plumbing challenges. From the vintage pipes in the Near West Side to the newer builds near Granger, clogged drains can strike at any time, often at the most inconvenient moments. Our service takes the guesswork out of finding a local pro by manually verifying who is actually available to help you today. Instead of calling around and leaving voicemails with dozens of different companies, we do the heavy lifting for you. We cross-reference our network of South Bend professionals with your specific zip code to ensure you get a technician who is nearby and ready to work. Whether you're dealing with a slow sink near the St. Joseph River or a backed-up basement floor drain in Rum Village, we ensure you’re connected with a certified expert who has been pre-screened for immediate availability.

Common Drain Issues in South Bend

In South Bend's established neighborhoods like River Park and Harter Heights, mature tree roots are a primary culprit for sewer line blockages. These roots seek out moisture in older clay pipes, leading to stubborn clogs that require professional hydro-jetting or heavy-duty snaking to restore flow.

Northern Indiana is known for its hard water. Over time, mineral deposits from the local groundwater build up inside your pipes, narrowing the passage for wastewater. This leads to frequent slow-moving drains in South Bend bathrooms and kitchens that DIY chemicals simply cannot resolve.

Many South Bend homes feature full basements that rely on floor drains to manage moisture. During heavy Indiana rainstorms, these drains can back up if the lines are restricted, risking water damage to your home’s foundation and potentially flooding your storage areas.

The harsh winters in the 574 area code mean kitchen grease solidifies much faster inside your pipes. What starts as a small amount of cooking oil can quickly turn into a solid blockage in the middle of a South Bend January, leading to a total kitchen sink backup right when you need it most.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for South Bend

Spring: Check your basement floor drains for debris after the snow melts and the spring rains begin to ensure your drainage system is clear for the wet season.

Summer: Keep an eye on your yard for unusually lush green patches or soggy areas, which could indicate a sewer line leak being exacerbated by tree roots during peak growing months.

Fall: Clear all leaves and organic debris from outdoor area drains and gutter downspouts to prevent South Bend’s heavy autumn foliage from clogging your exterior drainage systems.

Winter: Never pour fats, oils, or grease down the sink during the cold Indiana months. The freezing ground temperatures cause these substances to harden almost instantly, leading to major holiday plumbing emergencies.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in South Bend

$145-$425

Prices in South Bend typically vary based on the severity of the clog, the location of the drain (simple sink vs. main sewer line), and whether emergency after-hours service is required.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in South Bend

How quickly can I get a drain cleaner to my South Bend home?

Because we filter by your specific zip code and call South Bend plumbers to verify their current schedule, we can often find a certified professional who can arrive the same day you call.

Do you serve neighborhoods near the University of Notre Dame?

Yes, our network covers all of South Bend, including the areas around Notre Dame, Sunnymede, and the East Bank, ensuring we find a plumber located near you.

Are the plumbers in your South Bend network certified?

Absolutely. We only scan a network of certified, professional plumbers in the South Bend area who are equipped to handle both residential and commercial drain issues.

What is the most common cause of clogged drains in South Bend?

In many older South Bend homes, tree root intrusion and mineral buildup from hard water are the most frequent causes of serious drain and sewer blockages.

Can you help with emergency basement drain backups after a storm?

Yes. We specialize in finding 24-hour available plumbers in South Bend who can respond to urgent basement drainage issues before they cause significant water damage.