Drain Cleaning in Augusta, ME
Clogged drains cleared and toilets and faucets fixed — often the same day — by a local plumber who answers the phone.
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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.
What does drain cleaning cost in Maine?
$150–$500
Typical range for clearing a single clogged drain. Main sewer line clogs and toilet or faucet replacements are quoted separately. You get the price before we start.
Every job starts with a free, no-obligation estimate — you get the exact price before any work begins.
What drain cleaning customers say
Dave Corcoran
August 2025
“Great service from RJC Plumbing! I had a leak in the drain pipe coming from the upstairs bathrooms. Riley identified the source, as well as another issue with that pipe, and replaced the bad sections. No more leaks! Very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.”
Carrie Chadbourne
July 2025
“I had issue with my shower that wouldn't stop running and he came over very quickly after I called, was very nice and professional. Fixed it brand new . Would recommend them for any plumbing issues.”
Shawn McFarland
August 2024
“My wife and I were having some plumbing issues, after calling the "Big" companies (which will remain un-named), their responses to me was to have my septic dug up and pumped. An option that we simply didn't have at this moment.”
Drain Cleaning questions from Augusta 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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Drain Cleaning across Central Maine
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