Drain Cleaning Services

Depending on the type of blockage, our technicians choose from various cable snakes or a high-pressure water jet to clear and clean your line. They can also run a sewer camera through your line to identify and let you see any breaks, sags, joint shifts, or collapses. We have four full-service drain cleaning trucks fully stocked with all of the modern technology needed to be the best. Each truck is equipped with a jetter, mainline snake, mini snake, closet auger, shop vac, sewer camera, locator, numerous hand tools, and supplies.

Experienced Drain Cleaning Pros

When you call Nichols Plumbing, you get experienced and well-trained technicians. We have seen it all! Our experience, combined with state of the art equipment, means that we can solve your problem as quickly as possible. Nichols has earned a reputation as reliable and trustworthy drain cleaners. You can count on us for professional drain cleaning.

Maine Service Area

Our service area is the greater Bangor and Brewer area. We have done drain cleaning in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Orono, Hermon, Holden, and more. If you are not in these towns, please contact us to see if you are in our service area.

Drain Cleaning Rates

Drain cleaning is charged at the Nichols hourly rate, from the time staff leave the Nichols shop to the time they return to the shop during regular business hours. All vehicles are tracked for accountability purposes.

Regular business hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Emergency services are available, please contact our office for additional information.

Common Causes of Blocked Drains

Here are some of the things that can create blockages in your drain and sewer lines:

Grease from cooking
Excessive food waste from a garbage disposal
Wet wipes (regardless of what the package says!)
Pieces of broken pipe
Tree roots
Ice
Broken or plugged sewer pumps
Candle wax (Yep, that’s right! Seen it, cleared it.)

Difference Between Plumbing & Drain Clearing

Did you know there is a big difference between plumbing and drain cleaning? Plumbers assure the integrity and code compliance of the pipes and systems that bring water into your building and carry waste away from your building. But what happens when that drain line starts gurgling or backing up into your basement? That is when you need a drain cleaner – a technician who is skilled in identifying the specific kinds of blockages that can occur and who knows which tools to use to clear that blockage and restore your peace of mind. Contact us to find out which techniques and equipment would be right for your situation!

High Praise From Our Clients

Jonathan Ray

We manage a lot of properties across the state of Maine. Nichols has become a main partner who we know we can rely on. It's nice to have a competent vendor at the ready when we need help!

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Ralph Davis

Great people and great service. Highly recommend them for all your plumbing needs.

Sherrie Pierce

The plumbers arrived on time and assessed and fixed the leaking pipe in under an hour. They were friendly and professional. I would certainly hire them again.

Brian Suddy

Kitchen sink and laundry sink in the basement were clogged and backed up. Called Nichols Plumbing and within 35 minutes the technician was here. Thirty minutes later he was all done, the drains were clear and everything was working again. Great service. I would definitely use them again.

maggie hoffman

Rapid response, great evaluation, professional fix.

Susan Scott

As always, Nichols Plumbing is quick to respond! Their staff are skilled and professional every time we use them - highly recommend!

Reclaimed Lumber

Rude!They don’t return phone calls for service!

Kristen Simpson

Had my septic line backing up into my tub, stressed to say the least. They were able to get someone out here within 24 hours and quickly resolved the issue. I called probably 8 different plumbers yesterday and this was the only one to both call me back timely and set an actual appointment instead of just saying "tomorrow". Scheduling team was nice to speak to, serviceman was pleasant and knowledgable. I will be keeping this number on hand.

Madam Peony

This company was the miracle for this family needed. Thank you for your hard work, and saving our plumbing.

Claire Ackroyd

this is an excellent company - prompt, personable and careful - you pay for what you get, I guess - but their professionalism is much appreciated

Laurie LeBlanc

Latisha, Josiah and Dylan were absolutely outstanding to work with. All were extraordinarily professional and did a super job for us. Everyone did everything they could for us to make a tricky situation, go as smoothly as possible. Customer service is absolutely top notch.

Emily Ellis

Responsive. Professional. Competent. That's a win!!!

Rebecca Garrett

We’ve had a great experience with Nichol’s from the office staff to the plumbers. They’re very professional and explain everything they had to do and why. They are definitely going to be the plumber’s we call from now on. Thanks so much!

Judy Mullally

Wow! What a great group of staff and so responsive and kind. Explained things well. Very conscientious. We couldn't have made a better call.

Chad Stratton

Came and blew out our sewer pipe clog.

Jo Ann Catenacci

I have been using Nichols Plumbing for about 5 years. Their service is amazing, whether it is to open/close my seasonal camp or to address plumbing problems. I highly recommend them.

Bob Taylor

Prompt, efficient and professional. Made a unpleasant task a positive experience. Loved the humor on the truck!

S Lach

Helpful, prompt, and friendly service. Would recommend.
This was my first time having my septic cleaned out and I wasn't sure where the access was. I had called another company first, but they wouldn't dig this time of year. My second call was to Nichols. They found my access easily and had me pumped out within days.

Emerson Sikes

1/31/2024
Came home this evening to my basement drain backed up. Called the emergency line and received a call back from the dispatcher in good time!

The serviceman that came out had the drain unplugged and cleared within minutes. Luckily it was just clogged under the floor. Service was great for sure. Definitely would recommend for emergency services and will be using them for my future plumbing needs

Thanks again!

Paul E Pangburn

Nichols Plumbing Technicians did an absolutely excellent job. they assessed the situation and selected a solution of Burst Pipe that actually saved a lot of excavation, time, and money. I highly recommend them. Pangburn's Property Management

Tweety Bird

First class start to finish ... Had a clogged toilet, shower, washer, sink called they came the next day jetted the lines all good ! Les was outstanding answered all questions had us up and running in half an hour !

Thomas Morelli

They just installed a water heater for me. I've worked with them many times over the last 20 years always professional.

Deryn LaCombe

Nichols responded to my emergency as fast as possible and Hayden and Dylan provided outstanding customer service dealing with my expansion tank issues in the most professional manner. Highly recommended

morph gallery and emporium

I leave my camp and they do the work of closing the entire water system - I am so grateful not to have to remember all the steps!

edward miller

Very professional though.your staff was nice kind and engaging.job well done!!

David Larkin

Everybody else was closed
Or booked out
Because of them, we have running water. Again, thank you so much.

Joel Woodrum

Very professional experience. I had a main sewage line clog and they came right out a had if if in no time and the the price was fair. I highly recommend them and will use them in the future.

Racey Alexander

Cal & Kacey are amazing. I will only be giving my business to these folks when it comes to any plumbing needs. Literally everyone I spoke to from the moment I called their office was friendly and down to earth. I cannot praise Nichols Plumbing enough. They're definitely the best in the area.

Joseph Bowman

Been working with Nichols on issues with my plumbing my home inspector did not catch. They have been great to work with, knowledgeable, fair and so far their work has been good with no issues. Great customer service from their plumbers and office staff.

Hannah Allen

The plumber came, diagnosed the problem and was able to fix it.
He also instructed me to fill the sink once a week with HOT water and let it drain. Forcing out any grease.
He showed me how to fix it on my own when it happens again.
Very pleased.
Hannah Allen

Ian Riley

We had some very badly ventilated existing plumbing that stopped draining. They tried cleaning it, but it wasn't helping. We came up with a plan to have the entire drain and vent line replaced with proper venting and drainage pipe sizes.

Fair pricing and fantastic work, they did a really good job minimizing the impact on existing finishes and were very professional. Really good attention to detail and the end results speak for themselves. Will definitely hire them again.

Dawn Godin

Promt, professional, and affordable. Everything I appreciate in a business.

Sjasty279

We are a large commercial account and Nichols plumbing has been a valued partner in our efforts to maintain a large, mixed age, building complex

C M

I chose Nichols Plumbing to do some work recently because it has been so highly recommended by friends we know in Bangor, and even by a nearby local business. In keeping with the positive online reviews, Nichols Plumbing in Brewer deserves high praise, indeed.

I requested repair to a leaky relief valve on the hot water heater and to have the drain cleaned in the lower level of the house (machine and tub.) I spoke to Laura, one of the co-owners, about our personal situation, hoping they could help. Laura was absolutely wonderful, and her crew was very professional in taking care of everything. They delivered on their promise of prompt and reliable quality service.

My family and I are always appreciative of the goodness of others. Laura – we will always be grateful to you and your team of experts.

Ayodeji olaniyi

Great services rendered.. I would recommend to anyone in need of plumbing and installation services. 10 star company

Angel

Staff were professional and efficient. Rob and Hayden installed a new well tank, added some new heat tape, some water shut off valves, a new outdoor faucet, and answered all my questions. They did a great job!

Jamie Lee

Great company all the way around!!!!!!

Adam Small

Very friendly staff that answered all my questions. The guy who came and pumped my tank was friendly and professional. Loved the "Stool Bus"! The price for a 1000 gallon tank was reasonable.

Erin Grabe

Helpful, responsive, and fast. Won’t jerk you around.

Aron Nichols

I overall have had a good experience with the work done by Nichols Pumbing. They did excellent work. As far as estimating costs, there was a lot to be desired. I was verbally quoted around 350-450$ at an initial site visit and the total cost came to 840$. Basically, if you're going to give a quote you have to give yourself some wiggle room because I didn't really have an extra 400$ to hand over that day and my card was charged after a courtesy voicemail same day. Not everyone gets voicemails before 6 pm and not everyone has the financial wiggle room for that.

Bangor House

We have used Nichols Plumbing for many years. They are professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They have completed various projects for us including both planned and emergency needs. They are always willing to help and go above and beyond.

Steven Corbett

Great company, very professional.

Jane McGovern

Nichol's Plumbing team repaired our very old sewer system working with another plumber who we had a long time relationship with. They worked well together and did an excellent job. Their plumbers and staff were all very polite and professional, calling ahead, cleaning up after themselves and being very personable in all their dealings with us. The office staff was also very professional, kind and a pleasure to talk to. Their job also came in under the estimate they gave us. We could not have been more pleased with Nichol's and would recommend them highly.

Michele Mericle

We have used Nichols several times now for a variety of jobs. They are always super friendly, professional, reasonably priced, and do a GREAT job. One of the best service businesses I have ever used. Highly recommend!

Michael Karnas

The guys at Nichols unplugged a sewer very quickly and professionally and followed up later with a phone call. We are very pleased with their work. Thank You!

Kaline Goodrich

The toilet was leaking in each of our two bathrooms. Upstairs we had them replace the toilet, and downstairs we just had them do what was necessary to stop the leak. In both situations, they were fast at getting it done, they job was completed very satisfactorily, and they were friendly, yet professional.

Kari Bily

Nichols was very responsive, got out to our house by 9 am the day I called them and fixed the problem. I had a follow-up question/issue the next day and they came back, fixed the other issue (which was related to the first one, but at a different location) with no extra charge. I've heard nothing but good things about them and my own experience backs this up!

Nancy Sargent

They were very responsive and quick to fix the toilet in an emergency situation. I will be using them again.

Chris M

Pretty quick response. Seem to know their stuff. Having work done in a couple weeks.

Mark Perry

had to wait 2 months for the appointment, but when they arrived they had all the parts they needed, even to do something I hadn't mentioned when I called. All done in a couple hours, and it looks and works great. Half what I was afraid it would cost.

Tristan Greenlaw

Helped me out in a pinch. They were able to get me scheduled quickly. Highly recommend their service!

Daniel “Dan” Kelley

Great fast service. Kept my shop open when others didn’t answer the phone.

Michael King

Had to have septic cleaned out and risers installed. Got put on the schedule faster than expected. Had great experience with technicians that were sent out. Guys worked fast and did quality work.

Rebecca Bragdon

Installed heat tape, plumbers were on time, courtesy, good quality time,
Respectful , explain what each part was and was repaired

Cirene Jackson

Nichol's plumbing is a 5 star service. They are fast, responsive, and go above and beyond to help when you need it most. We have a rental property and we call them whenever we have a problem and need help fast. They are trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable expert plumbers. Thank you Nichols!

R Kuyon

Hired Nichols to replace our well pump, they sent 2 men to our house who worked for almost 2 hours pulling pipe then they let me know that the well was too deep and they weren’t going to pull the pump or pipe any further. I was working and didn’t pay attention to what they had billed me but they billed for $500 for literally doing nothing ( the hours they listed were also super over inflated) and now we have a ton of sediment in our water and the pump is still not replaced.

Fast, Prompt & Reliable Emergency Drain Cleaning Service