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Drain Clogs & Sewer Backup Services On Long Island
A backed-up drain does not get better on its own. NJM clears clogs and sewer backups for homes and businesses across Nassau and Suffolk County, with licensed plumbers on call 24/7.
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Clearing Clogs & Sewer Backups Across Long Island
A slow drain is an annoyance. A sewer backup is an emergency, and the difference between the two is often just how long the first one was ignored. NJM clears blocked drains and sewer backups for homes and businesses across Nassau and Suffolk County, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The important part of this work is not clearing the blockage — most people can rent a machine and do that. It is finding out why it blocked, because a line that backs up twice in a year is telling you something about roots, grade, or a section of pipe that has failed. We clear it, then tell you which of those you are dealing with.
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22+ years on Long Island · Plumbing, heating, cooling, gas and contracting under one roof
What We Do
Drain & Sewer Services
Main Line & Sewer Lateral
Blockages in the main house drain and the lateral running out to the sewer, cleared and diagnosed.
Root Removal
Clearing root intrusion and advising honestly on whether the joint or section needs repairing to stop it recurring.
Repeat Backup Diagnosis
A line that blocks more than once a year has an underlying cause. We find it rather than selling you the same clearing job repeatedly.
Commercial Drains
Restaurant kitchen lines, grease-loaded drains and commercial main lines across Long Island.
Emergency Backups
Sewage backing up is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Line Repair & Replacement
Where a sagging or broken section is the cause, we repair rather than clear and re-clear.
Prevention Advice
What actually causes blockages in your particular line, and what to stop putting down it.
Plumbing — before you call
Two kinds of visit. You’ll know which before we come.
We don’t charge to quote a job. We do charge to find a problem nobody has identified yet. Which one you need — and what it costs — gets agreed on the phone, so nothing about the cost is a surprise on the doorstep.
The rate you are told is the rate
You get the number on the phone, before anyone is dispatched, and it is what you are charged when the technician arrives. One rate across all four trades — plumbing, heating, cooling and gas.
What it pays for
A licensed, insured technician carrying the certifications the work needs, and the time to find what has actually failed — not a quick look and a guess.
Watch for the bait and switch
A call-out advertised at almost nothing gets recovered once someone is standing in your basement. Get the number before anyone travels — from us, or from anyone else you call — and hold them to it when they arrive.
Financing on larger jobs
A boiler that fails in January is not a purchase anyone planned. Financing is available on the big-ticket work, so a system replacement does not have to come out of savings in one go.
What it is normally used for
Boiler, furnace and water heater replacement, a full air conditioning system, a whole-house repipe, sewer and water main work, and larger contracting jobs — kitchens, bathrooms, dormers and extensions.
When to bring it up
At the estimate, before anything is scheduled. It is worth asking even if you think you will not need it, because knowing it is there changes what you are willing to consider fixing properly.
What it does not change
The price of the job. The quote is the quote whether you finance it or not — and on a straightforward repair it is usually not worth the paperwork. We will tell you which one you are looking at.
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Call 631-587-0085Not sure which one you need? Call and describe it — we will tell you before we book anything.
Common Blockages
What Usually Causes It
Where a blockage sits usually tells you what caused it, and how urgent it is.
One Slow Fixture
A single sink, tub or toilet draining slowly usually means a local blockage in that trap or branch. Least urgent, easiest to clear, and worth doing before it becomes total.
Multiple Fixtures At Once
When several fixtures back up together the blockage is further downstream, in a main line or the sewer lateral. This is the point where it becomes urgent.
Kitchen Grease Build-Up
Grease cools and coats the inside of the line, narrowing it over years until something small finishes the job. Common in kitchens and very common in restaurants.
Root Intrusion
Tree roots find the smallest joint gap and grow toward the water. A frequent cause of repeat backups in older Long Island properties with mature trees.
Flushed Wipes & Products
So-called flushable wipes do not break down like paper. They are one of the most common causes of complete main line blockages we are called to.
Sagging Or Broken Line
A section of pipe that has dropped out of grade or cracked will collect debris and block repeatedly no matter how often it is cleared. This needs a repair, not a snake.
Sewage Backing Up Into The House
Waste appearing in a tub, shower or floor drain means the main is blocked and the house has nowhere to drain. Stop running water and call immediately.
Gurgling & Bad Smells
Gurgling drains and sewer odour usually mean a venting problem or a partial blockage. Both worth diagnosing before they become a full backup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sewage is backing up into my tub. What do I do?
Stop running water anywhere in the house immediately — every flush and every tap adds to what has nowhere to go. Then call 631-587-0085. Waste appearing in a low fixture like a tub or floor drain means the main line is blocked, and it is an emergency. We answer 24 hours a day.
One sink is slow. Is that urgent?
Not urgent, but worth dealing with. A single slow fixture is usually a local blockage in that trap or branch. It is far easier to clear at the slow stage than after it stops completely, and it is much cheaper than a main line call.
Why does my drain keep backing up after being cleared?
Because clearing removed the blockage but not the cause. Repeat backups usually mean roots at a joint, a section that has sagged out of grade, or a cracked pipe collecting debris. If you are having the same line cleared more than once a year, you are paying for the same job repeatedly instead of fixing it. We will tell you which it is.
Are flushable wipes actually flushable?
They flush. They do not break down the way toilet paper does, which is the part that matters. They are one of the most common causes of complete main line blockages we get called to. The same goes for paper towels and sanitary products.
Can tree roots really get into a sewer line?
Yes, and it is common in older Long Island properties with mature trees. Roots find a hairline gap at a joint and grow toward the water. Clearing them works, but they return unless the joint is repaired — we will be straight about which you are looking at.
Do you handle restaurant and commercial drains?
Yes. Commercial kitchen lines take a lot of grease, which coats and narrows the pipe over time. We clear and service commercial drains across Nassau and Suffolk County, scheduled around service hours where possible.
How fast can you get here for a backup?
We answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year, from our base in North Babylon. Call 631-587-0085 and stop using water in the meantime.
Are estimates free?
Yes, free and with no obligation. Call 631-587-0085, or use the form on this page and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
Service Area
Proudly Serving Long Island and Surrounding Areas.
Based in North Babylon, working across both counties — close enough to get there fast, local enough to know the housing stock and the permit offices.
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Towns We Serve
- North Babylon
- Babylon
- West Babylon
- Deer Park
- Lindenhurst
- Farmingdale
- Massapequa
- Hicksville
- Dix Hills
- Commack
- Islip
- Hempstead
- North Hempstead
- Rockville Centre
Proudly serving all of Nassau and Suffolk County, with deep local roots near our North Babylon home base.
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Reviews From Homes & Businesses We've Served
5 out of 5 stars
Called Neil on the spur of the moment on a Saturday afternoon because my bathroom sink backed up and when I plunged it nothing but black water came up. I really opened up Pandora's box. Neil was able to come same day and fix the problem. Glad I had his number handy.
Patricia NollJune 2026
5 out of 5 stars
Neil came first thing in the morning with a late night. Call on an emergency really took care of us one of the best guys out there. Awesome camera system found everything we needed and was able to fix the same day 5star company
Jason Z.October 2024
5 out of 5 stars
We had an ongoing issue with clogs. My daughter woke up to flooding in her bedroom from her toilet, which was not fun! This was our first time having NJM in our home. Neil was knowledgeable and gave us several options. we chose to have him use the camera to get to the root of the problem. He was able to pinpoint several issues and was able to fix clog and clean out the pipes. Neil and his crew were very professional, kind and down to earth. Will recommend him to family and friends. will call him again for any future problems
Evelyn PowersMay 2025
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