Your Toilet Is Clogged and Your Relatives Are Coming – What Do You Do?

No matter whether it’s a drain, toilet or sink that gets clogged up – according to Murphy’s Law – it will. And it usually happens right before you are expecting family or friends for the holidays. Plus, this will be the one time where none of the home remedies you have used before seems to be working. Now you will have to hire a plumber and since there are hundreds of plumbers in even a small town – how do you know whom to call?

Things to look for

First, you get references from family, friends or neighbors. Then you can research these drain cleaning plumbers on the internet. You can read the reviews from prior customers as well as what this plumber provides. Here are some things to look for:

• Licensed, insured and bonded
• Exceptional warranty
• Fast, same-day repairs
• Great customer service
• 24/7 emergency services
• Professional techs
• Have a special price for drain cleaning

Cost

While the price might vary depending on the market as well as the difficulty of the clog, most will tell you that the average cost to:

• Clear a tub
• Clear a kitchen
• Bathroom drain

The average cost will run from $109 to $214 but a toilet that clogs might be a bit higher.

How they work

When the plumber comes to your home, he will usually insert a hose deep down into the drain and the high-pressure water blasts out the nozzle to clean out all areas of the drain. The pressure in most cases is enough to totally wash away any debris clinging to the drainpipe walls, which also makes it harder for debris to build up again.

One last thing

No matter the plumber you use, it pays to run a quick check on social media or Google. Check to see if they have any bad claims against them from unsatisfied customers on the internet.