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Professional Sewer and Drain Cleaning Services

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No one likes a clogged drain. It can put a halt to anything, from a relaxing afternoon cooking with family, a busy evening getting the dishes done, or a hasty morning shower before work. Grabbing the plunger and doing the job yourself can be a pain. On top of that, what do you do when your hard work doesn’t pay off — or you suspect you’re dealing with a problem more serious than a standard clog?

Quit playing the hit-or-miss guessing game when it comes to your plumbing repair. Find a more efficient solution by contacting Mister Sewer, Plumbing & HVAC for professional, affordable drain cleaning services and sewer cleaning services in and around Pittsburgh, PA!

How Drain Cleaning and Sewer Cleaning Work

Ever wondered what plumbers will do when you call them for drain cleaning services or sewer cleaning services? Wonder no more; we’ll lay it out for you right here. There are generally two ways that stubborn clogs are resolved: hydro jetting and drain snaking.

Hydro jetting

Hydro jetting is an effective choice when you have a stubborn blockage that won’t clear or you’re experiencing frequent blockages. Hydro jetting involves high-pressure water being directed through your pipes to clear the clog away. A pressurized jet of water will clear almost any blockage, even if it’s something as large as a tree root. It will also clean other debris and residue from the walls of your pipes. Another benefit of hydro jetting is the fact that it’s effective on just about any kind of pipe and clears a clog fast.

Although hydro jetting is effective, it’s a powerful process that can damage older or more fragile pipes. If this method is employed during drain cleaning services, plumbing experts will adjust the water pressure accordingly to accommodate the condition of your pipelines.

Hydro jetting offers these and more benefits:

  • Effectively cleans and clears pipe walls
  • Works well on every type of pipeline
  • Can clear complicated or multiple blockages in one session
  • Quickly eliminates clogs

Drain snaking

Drain snaking is a method for clearing an obstruction that puts no stress on your pipelines. It’s also an easy method for clearing a simple blockage. Drain snaking is done by lowering a motorized or hand-twisted auger or “drain snake” into the blocked pipe. The auger is manipulated to find, break up, and remove drain clogs.

As a method done to check for clogs, drain snaking can provide insight into the condition of your pipes. For example, snaking a drain as part of drain cleaning services can reveal the presence of a complex blockage like a tree root that will need to be removed with hydro jetting.

Snaking has obvious benefits, primarily in cases where the blockage is simple and unclogging the drain is an easy fix.

  • Clears minor clogs easily
  • Provides a safe method to clear pipes
  • Protects older, more fragile plumbing systems
  • Reveals condition of the pipeline and can uncover more complex blockages

Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning

You may be in need of drain cleaning services or sewer cleaning services if…

  • Your toilet, bathtub, or sink drains keep repeatedly clogging over a short period of time
  • You notice a foul odor coming from your drains or pipes
  • There is sewage backflow entering your toilet or sink basins after flushing or draining water out of the unit
  • Water takes a longer time than usual to drain from your tubs or sinks
  • There is standing water in your tubs or sinks that keeps coming back
  • You suspect tree roots, animal activity, weather disturbance, or other external factors could be affecting your drains or sewers

What Causes Drain Clogs?

Drain clogs can happen thanks to a variety of different problems with your plumbing system. Here are some of the most common culprits when it comes to a clogged drain:

Flushing too much toilet paper down the toilet

If you find your drains clogging thanks to excessive toilet paper usage, cut back on your usage or switch to a different TP that’s easier on your drains. Your plumbing system is meant to handle its fair share of toilet paper, but not so much that it regularly stops up your drains!

Flushing things other than toilet paper down the toilet

The only things that should go in your toilet are human waste and toilet paper. That means no feminine hygiene products, diapers, trash, paper towels, cotton balls or swabs, or “flushable” wipes should get flushed down your toilet — no matter how much those wipes claim to be safe for your plumbing system.

Food waste clogging the garbage disposal

Food waste might be causing your clogged drain if you’re regularly trying to put thick, large, or bony leftovers down your garbage disposal. Put vegetable peelings in the trash rather than the disposal, never try to wash bones down the disposal, no matter how small they are, and always avoid putting eggshells or other sharp and crunchy food waste down the kitchen sink drain. When in doubt, THROW IT OUT!

Cooking grease, oil, or fat in the kitchen sink drain

You should never pour oil, grease, or fat down your kitchen sink drain, or else you might clog your pipes when it solidifies. Instead, put leftover cooking grease in a disposable container in the freezer and throw it out with the garbage once it’s frozen solid.

Mineral or sediment buildup in pipes

Occasionally, you may experience clogged pipes because of hard water or other similar issues that bring sediment or minerals into your water supply. Investing in a water softening system may help, but before you do, it’s best to schedule a system inspection by the pros, so we can make sure years of hard water have not caused your pipes excessive damage.

Our Other Services

Our plumbing experts don’t just provide affordable drain and sewer cleaning services in and around Pittsburgh, PA. We’re also proud to offer these and more services:

  • Sewer video inspections
  • Sewer line repairs and replacements
  • Residential plumbing services
  • Water heater services

Do you want to learn more about the services we offer? Would you like to discuss financing options with our team? Get in touch with us today! A friendly technician is standing by to help you with anything from drain and sewer cleaning services to complete sewer line replacement or anything else you need!

Interested in learning more?

  • Hydrojetting Drain Cleaning: Is it Right for Your Home?
  • What to Do When Your Drain Starts to Gurgle
  • Slow Moving Drains? Here’s the Reason Why!

Looking to clean the drains in your home?

Quit playing the hit-or-miss guessing game when it comes to your plumbing repair. Find a more efficient solution by contacting Mister Sewer, Plumbing and HVAC.

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Colleen Myers
Colleen Myers
18:27 21 Jun 22
We are completely satisfied with Mister Sewer and the amazing work they did to put in a new sewer line which collapsed.... They had a lot of work to do to rip up our driveway and put in the new line. Everyone was polite, professional and personable from the men on the job site to the office employees and the owner. Very nice to work with and will recommend to anyone for all of your service needs. Thank you so much.read more
Jackie Waugaman
Jackie Waugaman
14:40 11 Jun 22
I had the pleasure of having Brandon come to the house to unclog my sewer. He was extremely knowledgeable, courteous,... and efficient. He explained what he was going to do and how everything worked before doing anything, so I had an understanding and knew what to expect. Thanks Brandon for a job well done, keep up the professionalism shown today, you made quite an impression. Would highly recommend!read more
J Lambach
J Lambach
17:30 09 Jun 22
Mr. Sewer did an excellent job fixing my sewer lines. They explained everything thoroughly, communicated with me well... throughout the project to keep me up to speed, and were very timely. They are very customer focused, and I recommend them highly.read more
Ron Fisher
Ron Fisher
15:46 18 May 22
Great company.very professional. I have been in construction for 50 years I know a good plumbing company when I deal... with them. They came highly recommended to me for lining a residential sewer in a 100+ year house. Unforseen problems arose, and they handled them to make everything right. Great people, great job.read more
Fred Rudolph
Fred Rudolph
18:37 09 May 22
I want to say thank you for your services. You have great hardworking employees. Mark and Brad were very nice and... respectful. Went far and beyond. Which goes a long way. You should give them raises if they're like this with everyone else. I'm going to refer Mister Sewer to anyone in need of repairs. Thank you.read more
Derrick Teoli
Derrick Teoli
19:50 22 Apr 22
My drain collapsed leaving my house, and it needed replaced. From start to finish everyone I spoke to, or worked with... was awesome. Brad and Mark came and dug up my driveway, replaced the line, even cleaned the mud off the driveway after the repair. Both guys did a great job at my house, they were very friendly and informative. Definitely would recommend Mister Sewer and Brad and Mark to anyone!!read more
Matthew Coulston
Matthew Coulston
16:54 25 Mar 22
I have lived in the Pittsburgh area for over 8 years and I've had a myriad of different contractors for different jobs... around the house and outside. This far was one of the top five best experiences that I have had to date. The company was efficient, communication and follow-up was amazing from the very beginning with Luigi and the work that was done by Tom, Brad Monroe and Cam. I can't thank them enough for all the hard work and professionalism. Their attention to detail was amazing. I'm definitely going to be doing future business with them again.read more
Jeff Yaworski
Jeff Yaworski
20:40 18 Nov 21
Excellent service with some major line work I needed done. They repaired both a sewer line break and a water service... line break. The crew on both jobs were efficient,timely,professional and informative. I will definitely be using this company for any future issues and highly recommend them.read more
Nick Vecchio
Nick Vecchio
19:30 29 Oct 21
Ryan, Shane and the team did a fantastic job this week. They were very informative and answered all of my questions ... throughout the week. I was really impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. I definitely would recommend and plan to use them in the future.read more
Charissa Phil
Charissa Phil
01:12 22 Sep 21
Mark and Jake made what seemed like an overwhelming project such an easy process for us. Their clear communication,... professionalism, and quality work quickly helped us trust them. They worked diligently to replace our outside sewer lines. We were so grateful to have their expertise leading the project and are so happy with the end results, especially believing and trusting the original problem was fixed thoroughly with quality care and problem solving. Thank you.read more
Abby Bernstein
Abby Bernstein
15:49 25 Aug 21
We couldn’t be happier with the work done by Mister Sewer. When Justin came out to use the camera on our pipes, it was... clear they were the original cast iron & in desperate need of replacement. He also walked around our house with us to see if our downspouts ran into our household sewer or into the lawn. Once we could see the extent of the corrosion and decided to go forward with the replacement, we were on their schedule in less than 2 weeks. Ryan and his team did a great job of explaining their work plan for the day each morning, and gave us a detailed recap at the end of each workday. It was incredibly hot & humid, and our driveway is rather steep – but the crew worked quickly, cleanly, and efficiently to dig out new trenches in the basement, set up a new sewer system, and hook everything back up. He also made sure to move the floor drain to a more appropriate location, away from an interior wall. The concrete work at the end was also very well done. I would not hesitate to recommend them to everyone.read more
Doug Smith
Doug Smith
15:50 19 Jul 21
I had them out to repair 16' of sewer line between my building and the city main. They arrived on the day promised,... and work was completed in the agreed timeline. Price was in line with other estimates I had, and was good value. Chris worked *hard* - he hustles every minute while he's on the job. They were good about cleaning up every day, and were very careful working around the neighbors. We did have some minor glitches, but were able to talk through them and solve the issues. They are focused on delivering a high quality product, and I'm pleased with the results.read more
Nicole Borovich
Nicole Borovich
15:54 16 Jun 21
Mr. Sewer is the best of the best!! You WILL BE GUARANTEED professional, friendly, respectful individuals to assess and... resolve your plumbing issues!! Ed and Brandon, I can say with first hand experience, WILL take care and LISTEN to your plumbing needs. Each on different occasions came and took care of immediate plumbing issues with terrific PERSONALITIES!! THIS COMPANY IS UNDERSTANDING to customers and CARING to their family needs. Try them they are PROFESSIONAL PLUMBERS with PROFESSIONAL PERSONALITIES and that I've learned is very hard to find!! You WON'T be disappointed, just relieved!!I The professionalism starts as soon as you call and speak to the ones setting up the service. Try it, you'll Love them!!read more
Corey Kelly
Corey Kelly
19:26 20 May 21
Mr. Sewer is lucky to have Ed as an employee! I couldn’t be happier with him being the one to help me out with my issue... today, as a claim through the water company. He is a top notch professional & person! He quickly and easily resolved my sewer issue, all while keeping me informed and at ease. 10 stars all around! Thank you, Ed! You’re the man & I appreciate you!read more
John M
John M
16:02 31 Mar 21
Mr. Sewer did an amazing job on our major sewer replacement at our home in Pittsburgh. JT came out immediately and... diagnosed the issue and got the project started in just 12 hours. Every one of your employees are true professionals and the foreman Ryan is very knowledgeable and hard working. Mr. Sewer exhibited a sense of urgency and kept the work moving even in a driving rainstorm. They also completed a very difficult project in under a week and kept us informed of the progress every day. Our family been in the construction business for over 30 years and we have seen a lot of good contractors and you are at the top of our list. We appreciate everything that Mr. Sewer did and would highly recommend you in the future.read more
Joanne Mace
Joanne Mace
02:48 27 Feb 21
The technician that came to my home was very thorough, respectful and explained things clearly so I could understand.... Within a few minutes of him leaving, I was emailed an estimate for repairs!! No waiting around or having to call them back.Highly recommend.They finished the job and were very thorough. I was kept informed through the entire process, from the first dig to the final inspection.read more
Jimmy Serafin
Jimmy Serafin
23:39 20 Feb 21
Called in and was treated with amazing customer service over the phone, she actually cared about my situation, which is... very refreshing in today's world. Sent a technician out whom arrived within the hour, his name was Brandon. Brandon went above and beyond any measure that I had expected of him and made us feel like we weren't just any other customer. Brandon was very knowledgeable and helpful in relieving our many stresses of the ordeal and led us to making the correct decision as a team. We will only be using Mister Sewer moving forward.read more
BRIAN BOYES
BRIAN BOYES
14:32 24 Sep 20
Just bought our home last month and quickly found out our sewer lines were full of roots.Called a couple of local... companies and then called Mister Sewer to have them take a look.First of all scheduling was a breeze and then the technician, Justin, was able to make it early to our scheduled appointment.Throughout this whole process we’ve been very skeptical of the “professionals” that have come out prior to Mister Sewer.We could not have asked for a better person to answer our call. Justin was thorough, professional, very knowledgeable and took his time to make sure we understood what he found. I can assure anyone out there that needs this type of service - do not hesitate to call and TRUST Justin and the team at Mister Sewer.Thank you,Brian & Trista B.read more
Bobbi Dasynich
Bobbi Dasynich
16:38 02 Sep 20
Everyone was great. The service was amazing. I called them explained what was going on and Ryan and Wes was here the... next day replacing the pipe. They arrived during scheduled time frame and was finished same day. They kept in constant communication with me via text, email and phone which I feel is important. I would definitely recommend this establishment.read more
Ryan Scholato
Ryan Scholato
16:53 24 Aug 20
Bobby was great! He was on time and very informative. He found some issues with the sewer line and he gave us an... estimate. What i liked the most he did not push us into having it done he gave us a time frame on when it should be done. Thanks Bobby.read more
Randy Davis
Randy Davis
18:54 13 Aug 20
These guys are Pros! They replaced my sewer lines under my driveway and under the road to go across the street and put... in a new tap-in on and under my neighbors yard. All trench less and no digging up of my driveway or road thank goodness. Cemented over small section in driveway and landscaped the neighbors yard as well after digging it up where the sewer right of way is.I totally satisfied with their work and the crew they had as well. If I were you I would not call anyone else!read more
Nicole Barna
Nicole Barna
00:38 15 Jul 20
Wes,Jason, Ed and Chris were awesome. Wes had to come out twice to dig out and replace our pipes. He was kind and told... time with all our questions. He and Chris worked all day and were pleasant and friendly.Ed came out and help with a clog that occurred in between Wes' visits. Jason was able to explain everything to us and get the estimate to us quickly. These men went above and beyond what we expected.read more
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Lawrence, PA 15055 USA

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Zelienople, PA 16063

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