Shelton Plumbing Co.
“Super quick and reliable - also a very nice person - what else do you need”
Best Drain Cleaning Services in Durham, NC
15 contractors listed · 14 in Durham · 6 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance
“We called on a Saturday when our hot water heater went out and he came and gave us options within an hour.”
Streamline Services Plumbing
“The Tech, Pablo, was through, and explained the what & why of needed work as well as being very affable.”
Bar D Plumbing
“The team was able to get the new heater ordered and replaced in a matter of days.”
Brown Brothers Plumbing & Heating
“Had a minor sink repair unclogged but kudos because this required an amount of patience to get the snake to turn the correct way and not go through the roof pipe.”
Happy Home Services
“Always look forward to Greg coming to take care of our system.”
The 15 companies listed for Durham, NC clear blocked drains and sewer lines. Hours, jetting and camera work, and free estimate claims come from each company's own website. Ask who carries their own jetter rather than subcontracting it before you book.
Area overview: Durham, NC
14 of the 15 contractors we list are based in Durham; the other one serves Durham from Raleigh (18 mi). The contractors on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 10,306 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), responsiveness (80%) and punctuality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "estimates", "efficient" and "price". 6 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 10 show a license on their websites and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 89 years. 7 offer emergency call-outs; 5 offer financing or payment plans; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the contractors on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
Are any of the listed drain crews available overnight?
Overnight availability is claimed by 6 of the 15 listings here. A backup that has reached the floor is worth the night rate, because standing sewage is a health problem, not a plumbing one. A slow sink is not. Ask what the after-hours charge covers and whether camera work waits for daylight.
Bull City Plumbing
“Repeat client and always satisfied and impressed with their professionalism and work!”
Acme Plumbing Co.
“He does a great job of explaining what has to be done and why.”
JD Service Now
“I have knowledge of HVAC and asked questions and received a thorough answer to my questions.”
Progressive
“Darryl Boswell was thorough in his analysis of my current unit and provided exceptional feedback relating to understanding different manufacturers, type of system, pricing etc.”
Rooter-Man Raleigh Durham
“Polite and courteous scheduler with text notifications to tell me what and who to expect.”
Central Carolina Septic Tank
“Although it rained several days while working, the crew remained committed to the job & continued to work diligently to get the work done in a timely manner.”
JVG Plumbing Corporation
“Have used JVG several times and we are always very happy with the results.”
Champion Plumbing and Drain Services
“Rufus came and fixed a major clog in my kitchen sink drain line without drilling through cabinets, as another plumber had said was necessary.”
H2O Pro Plumbing Co
“Chris is a courteous, friendly straight-shooter who didn't try to up-sell us anything and pointed out things we should keep an eye on in case they show signs of future problems.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about contractors in Durham
- “Rufus was on time and professional. I’ll definitely call him the next time I have a plumbing issue.” — customer of Champion Plumbing and Drain Services
- “They were great. Very responsive very capable, clear on pricing, no nonsense.” — customer of Rooter-Man Raleigh Durham
- “Jeffery Jordan went above and beyond to determine the cause of my slow-draining sink and to fix it, even though the situation was more complicated than it first appeared.” — customer of Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance
- “I can't say enough about Jordan Plumbing. Jeffrey is extremely knowledgeable and efficient.” — customer of Jordan Plumbing and Maintenance
Excerpts from public reviews of the contractors listed on this page.
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