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3 Best Drain Cleaning Services in Queens (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 Queens on Google Maps · 3 listed · How we rank

A basement drain that backs up at night doesn't wait for a convenient appointment. The drain cleaning services in Queens listed here carry more than 4,500 Google reviews between them, but more than 4,100 of those belong to a single Roto-Rooter branch, so the gap between the national name and the local plumbers matters more than the narrow 4.7 to 4.8 star range.

Short answer: RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter in Queens Village has the largest review base (4.7 stars from more than 4,100 Google reviews). Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service in Richmond Hill and 718 Sewer & Drain Inc. in Flushing both sit at 4.8, on far fewer reviews. Prices depend on the clog and where it sits, so get a written quote before anyone starts.
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Queens Drain Cleaners, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter 4.7 ★ 4,102 Backups and after-hours calls View ›
2 Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service 4.8 ★ 280 Drain cleaning and hydro jetting View ›
3 718 Sewer & Drain Inc. 4.8 ★ 142 Clogs plus general plumbing View ›
3 Best Drain Cleaning Services in Queens (2026)

The drain cleaners, reviewed

RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter logo
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RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter

4.74,102 Google reviews

RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is the Queens Village branch of the national Roto-Rooter plumbing and drain brand. Its Queens page lists clearing drains blocked by hair, grease or food, examining and repairing sewer line leaks, and general plumbing from faucets to sump pumps, for homes and businesses. It advertises 24/7 emergency service, and Google also tags it for drainage and water damage restoration work.

What people praise

  • Technicians explain the problem and lay out repair options before work starts
  • Called back the same night about a basement backup and offered to come right away
  • Scheduled a camera look at the main line after a basement backup was cleared
  • A mitigation crew followed up on a kitchen drain leak that had reached a basement

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer said it isn't the cheapest option but felt it was worth it for peace of mind
  • Several reviews describe plumbing repairs such as toilets and pipes rather than drain clearing
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume4,102 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the most Google reviews on this page by a wide margin and a 24/7 emergency pitch, which makes it a sensible first call for a backup. Balkan and 718 both carry a higher star rating, so the choice comes down to a big branch with volume versus a local plumber with a slightly better score.

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216-30 90th Ave, Queens Village, NY 11428

Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service logo
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Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service

4.8280 Google reviews

Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service is a plumber based on Jamaica Avenue in Richmond Hill. Its website lists drain cleaning, emergency drain service, sewer cleaning, hydro jetting and sewer camera inspection, and says the firm has been working in New York City for more than 70 years. The Google profile classes it simply as a plumber.

What people praise

  • Crews arrive on time and finish quickly, according to reviewers
  • One reviewer had a backed-up line fixed the day after filing an insurance claim
  • A plumber stayed on until a hard-to-find drainage leak was located and patched
  • Office staff and crews get praise for being courteous and tidy

Worth knowing

  • Reviews lean toward pipe repair and leak work more than routine drain clearing
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume280 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong local choice with a 4.8 rating on a solid review base, and its website covers the drain services this page is about. Its 4.8 is higher than Roto-Rooter's 4.7.

Website+1718-641-1222 Directions

130-01 Jamaica Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

718 Sewer & Drain Inc. logo
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718 Sewer & Drain Inc.

4.8142 Google reviews

718 Sewer & Drain Inc. is a Flushing plumbing company with a 70th Street address. Its website offers 24/7 emergency sewer and drain cleaning, hydro jetting and camera line inspections alongside water heaters, boilers, HVAC and electrical work. It describes itself as a residential plumbing service for New York City, and one reviewer mentions its technician working in Bay Ridge in Brooklyn.

What people praise

  • Technician described as friendly, efficient and on time within the booking window
  • One reviewer had a sewer trap unclogged and old pipes replaced by the same plumber
  • One customer books a pipe cleaning each year because their building is old
  • The boss gives honest input on planned work, according to one regular customer

Worth knowing

  • Most reviews describe toilets, fixtures and pipe work rather than drain clearing, and only one mentions an unclogged sewer trap
  • Smaller review base than the other names
Reputation scorecardrank in Queens
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume142 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 4.8, and its website lists the drain services this page covers, though its reviews are mostly about general plumbing. Check what it plans to do about your specific clog before booking.

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61-46 70th St, Flushing, NY 11379

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What the scorecard measures

Each card prints the business’s live Google star average and its review count, which is ranked against the other drain cleaners here. Confidence blends the rating with the volume behind it, so a 4.7 earned on thousands of jobs carries more weight than a perfect score from a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. All of it comes from public Google data, and no business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives the price of drain cleaning in Queens

Drain work swings too much from job to job for this page to print a cost table. What moves the bill is where the clog sits (a fixture trap, a branch line or the main line), whether a camera inspection is needed, whether hydro jetting is used, and whether the call comes at night. Ask each company for a written quote that says which of those it covers.

Where these drain cleaners work

The Roto-Rooter branch is in Queens Village, Balkan is in Richmond Hill and 718 Sewer & Drain is in Flushing, with 718 also taking work in Brooklyn. If you’re searching for drain cleaning near me in Queens, each card shows a phone number and directions so you can see which office is closest.

Questions for a drain cleaner before they start

  • Is the quoted price for clearing this one drain, or the whole line?
  • Will you run a camera to confirm the blockage is gone?
  • Do you use a cable or hydro jetting for this kind of clog?
  • Is there an extra charge for nights or weekends?
  • What happens if the drain backs up again after you leave?

Frequently asked questions

Who handles a backed-up basement drain in Queens at night?

The Roto-Rooter branch in Queens Village advertises 24/7 emergency service, and one of its reviewers says the company phoned back that same night and offered to come right away. The websites of Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service and 718 Sewer & Drain Inc. both list emergency drain cleaning too, so phone the ones nearest you and ask who can come first.

Which of these companies offer hydro jetting?

Balkan’s website lists hydro jetting as a service, and 718 Sewer & Drain’s website lists advanced hydro jetting with camera line inspections. Roto-Rooter’s Queens page talks about clearing clogs but doesn’t name jetting, so ask what method it would use.

Should I schedule drain cleaning before something goes wrong?

One 718 Sewer & Drain customer says they book a pipe cleaning every year because their building is old. Much of Queens is older attached housing and apartment buildings, so a regular cleaning is a reasonable question to put to any of these plumbers.

Are these drain cleaners really based in Queens?

Yes. RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is in Queens Village, Balkan Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service in Richmond Hill and 718 Sewer & Drain Inc. in Flushing, although the latter has worked in Brooklyn as well.

Our pick for a clogged line

RR Plumbing Roto-Rooter is the safe first call on proven volume and round-the-clock availability, while Balkan and 718 offer a 4.8 from local plumbers. Whoever you choose, ask what method will be used and get the price in writing.

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