Sewer Cleaning: Finding a Company That Will Do It Right

Sewer cleaning is a service you’ll be lucky to never need to deal with. Unfortunately, most people who have a planned, private sewage system will not be so lucky. Without proper care and maintenance, clogs and problems are likely to ensue after some years. When this happens, you won’t be able to do much on your own. A professional company will need to come in and remove those clogs. How they do this, though, will have a big impact on future problems. After you’ve dealt with this issue once, you won’t want to do it again in the near future. This means you need to find a company that will do it right the first time. Here are some tips that will help you find just such a company.

The phone book or--more likely in these days--the internet, can give you a good start when it comes to finding a sewer cleaning company. But don’t just settle for calling the first company whose name you see. Make a list of those who offer some kind of jet-cleaning service. This is one of the most effective methods known for clearing out clogged pipes and preventing the situation from cropping up again in a month or two. Once you have this list of companies, you’ll be able to move forward. If you use a combination of the phone book and the internet, it shouldn’t be difficult to come up with a usable list.

Next, start making your phone calls. Ask them about other services they offer and ask them their opinions about what you will need to get back into working order. If they are true sewer cleaning experts, they should be able to give you a good idea about their usual protocol. Of course, without actually coming out and examining the problem, they won’t be able to tell you with any certainty what you will need. Keep this in mind, especially if you are going to be comparing on price. Many companies, however, will provide a free consultation and estimate, so it never hurts to take advantage of this if cost is a major concern.

Once you get into such cost consultations and move forward with hiring a sewer cleaning company, you’ll want to fully understand what you’re expected to pay at the end of the service. Don’t let the work move forward until you are sure about this aspect. If they are charging an hourly rate, they should still be able to provide you with an accurate estimate. If they charge a flat rate, so much the better. The important thing is that you don’t get stuck with a bill that you didn’t expect. 

Once the work is finished, feel free to pick the brains of the lead workman. Ask him what you can do to make sure this doesn’t happen again anytime soon. They will likely be able to give you some tips that will help you keep everything running smoothly.