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4 Best Drain Cleaning Services in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 18 drain cleaning services in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A tub that won't empty is a small problem until the water reaches the basement. The drain cleaning services in Philadelphia compared here carry more than 5,500 Google reviews between them, and every rating sits between 4.7 and 4.9, so the useful question is what each company actually does when a drain stops: snake it, jet it, or send a camera down first.

Short answer: Roto-Rooter's Frankford Avenue branch has by far the most Google reviews, at 4.7 stars from more than 3,900 reviews. IFixdit Plumbing & Drains (4.9) and KCS Plumbing (4.9) carry the highest ratings on the page, and Daniels Plumbing lists high pressure water jetting and sewer camera inspections on its own site. Ask for the price before work starts.
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Clogged Drain Help, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.7 ★ 3,922 Late-night and weekend calls View ›
2 IFixdit Plumbing & Drains 4.9 ★ 550 Small outfit, fast response View ›
3 Daniels Plumbing 4.7 ★ 654 Jetting and camera checks View ›
4 KCS Plumbing 4.9 ★ 393 Plumbing with drain work View ›
4 Best Drain Cleaning Services in Philadelphia (2026)

The companies, one by one

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.73,922 Google reviews

This is the Frankford Avenue branch of Roto-Rooter, a national plumbing and drain brand. Its site lists plumbing, drain cleaning and water damage cleanup, with 24/7 availability and free upfront estimates, and Google also tags the branch as a drainage service. Reviewers describe drain and toilet calls, water heater work and a late-night no-water visit.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a Saturday afternoon drain cleaning started within two hours of calling
  • A reviewer with a running toilet at 2 or 3 AM booked an 8 AM visit and said the technician arrived on the dot
  • The price and breakdown were discussed before the work began, according to two reviewers
  • Technicians explain what is wrong and don't push unnecessary parts, one reviewer said

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer said the price can be high, though worth it for fast service
  • Ask for the written estimate before the technician starts
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume3,922 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed name here and a dependable pick when a drain stops at night or on a weekend. Compare the estimate before you approve the work.

Website Book now+1215-441-4145 Directions

3515 Frankford Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA 19134

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains

4.9550 Google reviews

IFixdit Plumbing & Drains is a plumber on North 13th Street, and its site presents it as a plumbing and drain cleaning company for homes and businesses. The listed services include drain and toilet stoppages, toilet repairs, water heaters and gas lines, with emergency service available.

What people praise

  • A reviewer with a blocked drain and flooding said the technician arrived within two hours as promised
  • The technician explained why the blockage happened and offered options with an upfront estimate, per one reviewer
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention a single technician who is polite, patient and easy to schedule
  • One reviewer was told they didn't need a visit at all and was spared the call-out

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers mostly name one technician, Tony
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume550 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong ratings from customers who describe quick, honest visits. A good choice for a stoppage or backup in the city.

Website+1267-979-4517 Directions

1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Daniels Plumbing logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Daniels Plumbing

4.7654 Google reviews

Daniels Plumbing of Philadelphia, on Torresdale Avenue, calls itself a drain cleaning and plumbing specialist. Its site lists drain cleaning, high pressure water jetting, sewer camera inspections and sewer line cleaning alongside residential and commercial plumbing. A 24-hour number is listed.

What people praise

  • One reviewer whose washing machine backed up said the team ran a camera through the pipes and used dye to check the drains
  • A clogged toilet was repaired quickly on a Sunday afternoon, according to one reviewer
  • Technicians explain what they find in plain terms, reviewers say
  • A Germantown homeowner got a new main drain in the basement during a larger repair

Worth knowing

  • Rated 4.7, below IFixdit and KCS, with 36 one-star ratings among its 654
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume654 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The one to call when you want the drain diagnosed rather than just cleared. Its site lists jetting and camera work.

Website+1267-650-3418 Directions

5915 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135

KCS Plumbing logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

KCS Plumbing

4.9393 Google reviews

KCS Plumbing works from West Norris Street and describes itself as a plumbing, heating and drain cleaning company. Its site lists drain cleaning, curb traps, heating repairs and leaking ceilings, with 24-hour service and estimates whose fee is deducted from the service price. Several of its reviews describe general plumbing rather than drain cleaning.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a clogged, deteriorated rain drain handled quickly and professionally
  • One reviewer had a plumbing emergency handled, with the crew arriving within two hours of the call
  • Clear, transparent pricing came up in one review
  • Technicians clean up after themselves, one reviewer said

Worth knowing

  • Its reviews cover general plumbing more than drain cleaning
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume393 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-rated local plumber whose site lists drain cleaning. Ask what method they plan to use for your clog.

Website+1445-942-4431 Directions

3239 W Norris St, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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How the scorecard works

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other Philadelphia drain and plumbing companies. Confidence weighs the rating by volume, so a 4.7 from thousands of customers counts for more than a 5.0 from a few. Recency reflects how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drain cleaning costs in Philadelphia

None of these companies publishes a flat drain cleaning price on its site, and prices in reviews depend on the job. What moves the bill is how far down the blockage sits, whether a snake is enough or jetting is needed, and whether a camera inspection comes first. One company’s site says its estimate fee is deducted from the service price, so ask whether that applies.

Where these companies work

Roto-Rooter’s branch here sits on Frankford Avenue, KCS Plumbing on West Norris Street, IFixdit on North 13th Street and Daniels Plumbing on Torresdale Avenue. Daniels’ owner says in a reply that the company works in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. For drain cleaning near me, each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Before you book a drain cleaner

  • Will you snake the line, jet it, or run a camera first?
  • Is the price quoted before work starts, and is any estimate fee credited?
  • If the clog returns, what is covered and for how long?
  • Can you tell whether the blockage is in a branch drain or the main line?
  • Do you charge extra for nights and weekends?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these companies lists high pressure water jetting?

Daniels Plumbing’s site lists high pressure water jetting along with sewer camera inspections and sewer line cleaning. The other companies list drain cleaning, so ask which tool they would use on your drain.

Can I get a drain cleaned late at night in Philadelphia?

Roto-Rooter’s site lists 24/7 availability, KCS Plumbing lists 24-hour service with emergency hours from 11pm to 6am, Daniels Plumbing lists a 24-hour line, and IFixdit’s site says emergency service is available. Confirm availability and any after-hours fee when you call.

Does KCS Plumbing charge to come out and estimate?

Its site mentions an estimate fee that is deducted from the service price. It doesn’t state the amount, so ask when you book.

Did anyone here use a camera to check a drain?

One Daniels Plumbing reviewer described the crew using a camera to inspect their pipes and a dye test to confirm the drains worked after a washing machine backed up.

The short version

Roto-Rooter is the safe default for a middle-of-the-night call because of the volume behind it, IFixdit and KCS are the highest-rated, and Daniels lists high pressure water jetting and sewer camera inspections on its site. Get the method and price before anyone starts.

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