Drain Cleaning in Topsham, ME
Clogged drains cleared and toilets and faucets fixed — often the same day — by a local plumber who answers the phone.
Drain Cleaning for Topsham Homeowners
RJC Plumbing handles drain cleaning for homeowners throughout Topsham. We run out of Augusta, so response times stay quick and every job benefits from already knowing the local housing and permitting.
Clogged kitchen sink, slow shower, backed-up toilet or a main line that will not drain — RJC Plumbing clears drains and repairs the toilets and faucets behind them, often the same day, for homes across Augusta and Central Maine.
Which drains do we clear?
Kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks, tubs and showers, floor drains, washing-machine standpipes and the main sewer line. If a drain is slow, gurgles or backs up, we clear it and check what caused it.
A single slow fixture is a local clog. Several drains backing up at once — or sewage in the lowest drain — points to the main line, and we treat that as a priority call.
Why do drains keep clogging?
Kitchen lines clog with grease and food; bathroom lines with hair and soap scum; main lines with roots, a belly in the pipe, or a section of old cast iron that has scaled inside. Clearing the clog without fixing the cause means we will be back.
When a line clogs repeatedly we tell you why and what it would take to fix it permanently — sometimes a proper cleanout, sometimes replacing a section of pipe.
Toilet repair and replacement
Running toilets, weak flushes, toilets that rock or leak at the base, and clogs a plunger cannot reach are all quick calls. Flappers, fill valves and wax rings are on the truck.
If the toilet is cracked or an old high-volume model, we will quote a replacement — installed, tested, and the old one hauled away.
Faucet and fixture repair
Dripping faucets, shower valves that will not shut off, and outdoor spigots that leak all fall under the same call. Most are a cartridge or seal; we carry the common ones and replace the fixture if it is beyond repair.
Please skip the chemical drain cleaner before we arrive. It rarely clears a real blockage, damages older pipe and seals, and makes the line hazardous to open.
Why Topsham Chooses RJC Plumbing
- Family-owned since 2022, and Topsham has been part of our territory the whole time
- An honest diagnosis and a firm number, not a pitch for extras
- We keep room in the schedule for the calls that are genuinely urgent
- Licensed and insured Master Plumber, and a real person picks up when you call
Topsham's Homes and Plumbing
Fuel oil heats about 48% of Topsham homes, with natural gas from Maine Natural Gas at roughly 20% and propane close behind, so a replacement water heater can be a gas, propane, oil-fired indirect or hybrid heat-pump unit depending on the street. Our water heater installation team will go over which option fits your home.
The Town of Topsham’s Code Enforcement Office, at 100 Main Street, issues plumbing permits directly and administers the state’s internal plumbing and wastewater codes. Every job, including new construction plumbing and emergency repairs, starts with a free estimate. See all of our service areas, including neighboring Brunswick.
Family-Owned, Not a Franchise
Topsham homeowners deal directly with RJC Plumbing's own crew — a family business, not a franchise with a call center. Owner Riley Campbell is a Master Plumber, and the crew that shows up is the same one that answers the phone. A satisfied customer who calls again is worth more to us than a bigger invoice today.
Topsham at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
9,706
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1980
Mostly copper and PEX — newer housing stock overall.
Water
Brunswick & Topsham Water District (BTWD)
Sewer
Topsham Sewer District
Natural Gas
Maine Natural Gas (MNG), a Unitil company
Code Office
Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning)
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 48%
- Natural gas 20%
- Propane 13%
- Other 19%
Sources: censusreporter.org · en.wikipedia.org · topshammaine.com · topshammaine.com · btwater.org · btwater.org
Codes & Permits for Drain Cleaning in Topsham
In Topsham, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning) (100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086, (207) 729-0908). With 9,706 residents, Topsham is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Sewage is collected by the Topsham Sewer District (a separate entity from the water district) and pumped to Brunswick for treatment via a pump station near the Androscoggin River.
- Statewide septic-system design and permitting is governed by the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (10-144 CMR Chapter 241), administered by the Maine CDC's Subsurface Wastewater Unit; amendments effective September 23, 2023 added mandatory septic-tank risers and updated soil-fill age criteria. Permits use the HHE-200/204/211 state forms and are enforced locally by Local Plumbing Inspectors. www1.maine.gov
- The Maine Plumbers' Examining Board (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) licenses plumbers statewide and maintains the plumbing rules and laws (Title 32, Chapter 49); day-to-day permit issuance and inspection for a given town is carried out locally by a Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI), who is often the same person as the municipality's Code Enforcement Officer. maine.gov
How RJC Plumbing Handles Drain Cleaning in Topsham
- Topsham Sewer District runs Topsham's public sewer, treating it at Collected by Topsham Sewer District and pumped via the Pinewood Pump Station to Brunswick Sewer District's treatment plant under an interlocal agreement (up to 684,000 gpd). The lateral from your foundation out to that main is the homeowner's line, so we camera it before recommending any digging.
- With 26% of Topsham's housing dating to before 1960, a fair share of the laterals we camera here are original cast iron or clay tile.
- A failed septic system needs an HHE-200 design from a licensed Site Evaluator plus a Local Plumbing Inspector permit under Maine's Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules — we line up both before any excavator shows up.
An open field at the Topsham Fairgrounds, home of the annual Topsham Fair since the 1850s, with a fairground building visible in the distance.
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“very thorough and professional. took the time to explain possibility of results, I would use their service again and recommend to anyone”
emily h
September 2026
“Great communication and service. Josh provided an estimated arrival time on the day and was on time. The service was quick and professional. I also really liked that there was someone on the office. Madison provided excellent updates and communication.”
Daniel Philbrick
July 2026
“Great service and communication! I've been very pleased with their work!”
Marina Savage
July 2026
“Riley and his crew are awesome guys! They handled all the plumbing in our new bathroom. They were efficient and finished the project in the timeframe they had quoted. Riley and his guys made us feel so comfortable that we left him at our home alone while we ran errands.”
Michael Giroux
June 2026
“RJC came to do all the plumbing for our new bathroom. They always came on time and their professionalism was particularly noteworthy. They also kept their workspace clean and were respectful of our home. I would highly recommend them.”
Mudiwa Mupotsa-Giroux
June 2026
“Riley called to let us know when he would arrive. He was very knowledgeable, polite, and answered all of our questions. The work completed was very professional and thorough. We hope to use them again.”
Paul Perzanoski
June 2026
Drain Cleaning Questions from Topsham Homeowners
Can you clear a clogged drain the same day?
Often, yes. Drain backups — especially a main line — go to the front of the schedule. Call (207) 549-0064 in the morning and we will do our best to be there today.
Is a chemical drain cleaner safe to try first?
We recommend against it. Caustic cleaners damage older pipes and seals, rarely clear a real blockage, and make the job hazardous for the plumber who opens the line. A plunger is fine; if that fails, call.
How do I know if the main sewer line is clogged?
More than one drain backing up, gurgling toilets when a sink drains, or water coming up in a basement floor drain or shower are the signs. Stop running water and call.
Do you repair toilets or only replace them?
Both. Flappers, fill valves, flush valves, wax rings and supply lines are repaired on the spot. We replace a toilet when it is cracked, leaking at the tank bolts, or an old model that keeps clogging.
Can you fix a dripping faucet without replacing it?
Usually. Most drips are a worn cartridge or seat washer. If the faucet body is corroded or parts are no longer available, we will quote a replacement.
Do you clean drains for homes on septic systems?
Yes. Many homes outside Augusta are on septic. We clear the house drain lines; if the problem is the septic tank or leach field itself we will tell you so you can call a septic contractor.
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