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      Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating

      Sewer & Drain

      Local. Fast. Affordable.

      Sewer and Drain Services in Philadelphia, PA

      We work out of 900 Cottman Avenue in Rhawnhurst and cover sewer and drain calls across the whole city, from Northeast row homes to sewer laterals under Center City sidewalks.

      A sewer or drain problem does not give you time to shop around. We find the actual blockage or failure, clear it or repair it with the right method the first time, and confirm the price before any work starts.

      Every fixture in your home, every toilet, shower, sink, and floor drain, feeds into the same sewer system. When that system backs up or slows down, the problem usually did not start yesterday. The Philadelphia Water Department maintains over 3,000 miles of public sewer, and roughly 60 percent of the city still runs on a combined sewer system where stormwater and waste share the same pipes. The private side of that system, the drain lines and sewer lateral that connect your home to the city main, is your responsibility. And in a city with housing stock this old, those private lines have seen a lot of use.

      Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating has been diagnosing and repairing sewer and drain problems across Philadelphia since 1990. We run the full range, from a single clogged kitchen drain to a collapsed sewer lateral under the street, and we carry the equipment to handle it on the first visit. Read some of our hundreds of five-star reviews from Philadelphia homeowners, then keep reading below for how we approach a drain or sewer problem, the services we run most often, and what to expect when we show up.

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      Business name:

      Guaranteed Plumbing & Heating

      Address:

      900 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111

      Phone:

      215-342-7200

      Hours:

      Office: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

      After-hours: 24/7 answering service with same-day and after-hours dispatch based on crew availability.

      Philadelphia ZIP codes we cover:

      We service sewer and drain calls across all Philadelphia ZIP codes, including 19111, 19115, 19116, 19124, 19135, 19136, 19147, 19148, 19149, and the rest of the city.

      Typical response time:

      Most Philadelphia addresses get a same-day appointment for sewer and drain calls during business hours, and our team can often arrive on-site within an hour. After-hours and weekend dispatch varies with crew location.

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      Why sewer and drain work in Philadelphia is its own kind of job

      Two things make sewer and drain work in this city different from the same work in a newer market.

      • The infrastructure underground.

        Philadelphia's private sewer laterals include clay tile from the early 1900s, cast iron from mid-century construction, orangeburg pipe from the postwar era, and PVC from modern renovations, sometimes all spliced together on the same property. Each material fails differently. Clay cracks and lets roots in. Cast iron corrodes and develops channeling along the bottom. Orangeburg, a tar-paper pipe that should never have been used for sewer, crushes and deforms under soil pressure. A contractor who shows up with a snake and nothing else is not equipped for the variety you find under a Philadelphia block.

      • The city-side complications.

        Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country, and the sewer system reflects that. The Philadelphia Water Department's Green City, Clean Waters program exists specifically because the combined sewer system overflows during heavy rain, sending billions of gallons of stormwater and diluted sewage into local waterways each year. On the homeowner side, that combined system means your sewer lateral connects to infrastructure that handles both waste and storm flow, and the condition of the city main, the depth of the connection, and the presence of a curb trap all affect how your private system performs. We know this infrastructure because we work in it every day.

      This is why running a snake and calling it done is not sewer and drain service. Clearing a blockage without knowing what caused it, whether it is roots, a belly in the line, a collapsed section, or a curb trap full of grease, means the backup is coming back. We diagnose the cause and fix it, not just the symptom.

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      Sewer and drain services we run most often in Philadelphia

      We diagnose the actual problem before we put any tool in the line. The sewer and drain services we handle most often:

      • Drain cleaning

        A slow or fully blocked drain in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry, or floor drain usually traces to a buildup of grease, soap, hair, or debris in the branch line or the trap. We clear it mechanically and check the condition of the line rather than pouring chemicals down and hoping.

      • Hydro jetting

        When a standard cable cannot clear the blockage, or when grease, scale, and mineral buildup have coated the inside of the pipe, high-pressure water jetting scours the line clean. We use jetting for heavy grease in kitchen lines, root-infiltrated sewer laterals, and any line where a snake alone is not going to solve the problem long-term.

      • Camera line inspections

        A sewer camera shows us exactly what is happening inside the pipe: the location of the blockage, the condition of the pipe walls, root penetration, offsets, bellies, and collapsed sections. We run a camera before major sewer work so we are repairing what actually needs it, and after the work is done to confirm the result.

      • Sewer line repair and replacement

        When the sewer lateral is cracked, collapsed, separated at a joint, or invaded by roots beyond what jetting can manage, the pipe needs to be repaired or replaced. We excavate the failed section, replace it with the correct material, and restore the connection to the city main.

      • Curb trap repair and replacement

        Philadelphia homes commonly have a curb trap, a U-shaped fitting buried near the sidewalk that acts as a barrier between your house sewer and the city main. When a curb trap cracks, fills with grease, or collapses, it causes repeated backups that no amount of drain cleaning inside the house will fix. We dig, replace, and reconnect the trap.

      • Sump pump service

        Basements that sit below the sewer line need a pump to move water up to the main drain. A failed sump pump means a flooded basement. We diagnose the pump, replace it if needed, and check the discharge line and check valve.

      • Sewage ejector pump service

        A failed ejector pump means sewage backing up onto the floor instead of moving out to the main drain. We diagnose the pump, replace it if needed, and check the discharge line and check valve so waste keeps moving up and out the way it should.

      When every drain in the house backs up at once, the problem is in the main sewer line between the house and the street. We locate the blockage, clear it, camera the line, and tell you whether the pipe needs repair or whether the blockage was a one-time event.

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      Sewer and drain pricing, coupons, and financing in Philadelphia

      We do not publish flat sewer and drain prices, because a kitchen drain clog and a collapsed sewer lateral under the sidewalk are not the same job and should not carry the same price. Pricing is confirmed on-site after diagnosis and before any work starts. We do not change the price after the fact.

      • Repair or replace.

        When a sewer camera shows a line that is damaged in one spot but otherwise sound, a spot repair makes sense. When it shows a line that is cracked, bellied, or root-compromised in multiple locations, replacement is the honest recommendation. We show you the camera footage, explain what it means, and let you make the decision with real information rather than a guess.

      • Financing.

        For sewer line replacements, excavation work, and larger drain projects, we offer instant approval financing through GoodLeap.

      What to expect when we arrive for sewer and drain service

      When you call 215-342-7200, this is how a typical sewer or drain service call runs.

      • 1. Triage on the phone.

        We ask which drains are affected, whether the backup is in one fixture or the whole house, whether there is standing water or sewage visible, and whether you have a basement. That tells us whether it is a branch line issue or a main sewer problem, and what equipment to bring.

      • 2. Diagnostic on arrival.

        The technician checks the affected drains, locates the cleanout, and determines whether the blockage is in a branch line, the main house drain, or the sewer lateral. If a camera inspection is needed, we run it before committing to a repair plan.

      • 3. The real cause, explained.

        We tell you what we found, whether it is grease, roots, a collapsed pipe, or a failed curb trap, in plain terms. If we ran a camera, we show you the footage so you can see it for yourself.

      • 4. The service, done right.

        We carry cable machines, a jetter, camera equipment, and common repair fittings on the truck. Most drain cleaning jobs finish in a single visit. Sewer line repairs and excavation are scheduled based on scope, and we give you the timeline before we start.

      • 5. Confirmation and cleanup.

        After clearing a line, we run water through it and camera it if warranted to confirm the blockage is gone and the pipe is in acceptable condition. After a repair, we backfill, compact, and restore the surface. You get an itemized invoice describing exactly what was done.

      Credentials that matter for sewer and drain work in Philadelphia

      Sewer and drain work involves excavation, connection to the public system, and compliance with city permitting. The Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections requires licensed, insured work that meets code and is current on proper registrations. Sewer lateral replacements and curb trap work require permits and inspections, and we handle the process from application through sign-off. We have been operating under this standard since 1990.

      • Licensed for the plumbing and sewer work we do.

        We hold a current City of Philadelphia Master Plumber license, and we pull permits and township approvals for sewer lateral and curb trap work in Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery County as the job requires. We have operated under that standard since 1990.

      • BBB accredited

        Listed as accredited on the Better Business Bureau.

      • Insured for the work we do

        Liability and workers' compensation coverage on file with L&I.

      • Family-owned and operated

        In business at 900 Cottman Avenue since 1990.

      Frequently asked questions about sewer and drain services in Philadelphia

      Every drain in my house is backing up. What does that mean?+

      It means the blockage is in your main sewer line, not in an individual branch. The main line carries waste from the entire house to the city sewer, and when it clogs, everything backs up, usually starting with the lowest fixture. We locate and clear the blockage, then camera the line to determine whether the pipe itself needs repair.

      What is a curb trap, and why does it keep causing backups?+

      A curb trap is a U-shaped fitting buried near the sidewalk that separates your house sewer from the city main. It is common in Philadelphia and acts as a secondary trap for the whole system. Over time, grease, debris, and sediment collect in it, and if the trap cracks or collapses, it becomes the bottleneck that causes recurring backups no matter how many times you clean the drains inside the house. We dig and replace them regularly.

      How do I know if my sewer line needs repair or just cleaning?+

      If a single cleaning resolves the problem and it does not come back for a year or more, the line is probably intact. If the same backup returns within weeks or months, or if the camera shows cracks, root intrusion, a belly, or a collapsed section, the pipe needs repair or replacement. We show you the camera footage and give you the honest assessment.

      Do you use chemicals to clear drains?+

      No. Chemical drain cleaners damage pipes, especially the older cast iron and clay systems found in Philadelphia homes, and they rarely solve the underlying problem. We clear drains mechanically with cable machines and hydro jetting, which actually removes the blockage rather than dissolving part of it and leaving the rest.

      What is hydro jetting, and when is it better than a snake?+

      Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the inside of the pipe, removing grease, scale, roots, and mineral buildup that a cable machine can only punch a hole through. It is the right tool when the problem is a coating or infiltration along the length of the pipe rather than a single point obstruction. We assess the pipe condition first, because jetting a pipe that is already structurally compromised can make the problem worse.

      Is a sewer smell in my house dangerous?+

      Sewer gas contains hydrogen sulfide and methane, and prolonged exposure is a health concern. The smell usually means a dried-out trap, a cracked vent pipe, or a broken seal somewhere in the drain system. We trace the source and fix it rather than masking it.

      Do you handle sewer and drain work in Bucks County and Montgomery County?+

      Yes, both, with the same crews dispatched out of our Northeast Philadelphia office on Cottman Avenue. Suburban sewer systems are typically separate rather than combined, but root intrusion, aging pipe materials, and grease blockages show up everywhere, and we handle the full range.

      Schedule sewer and drain service in Philadelphia

      Call us, and we will get the drains moving.

      Sewer and drain work in Philadelphia means dealing with an underground system that can include clay, cast iron, orangeburg, and PVC all on the same property, plus a combined city sewer that adds its own complications, and getting it right starts with finding the actual cause. Call 215-342-7200 and we will diagnose the problem, explain it in plain terms, and confirm the price before any work begins. We dispatch from 900 Cottman Avenue across Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County.

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      tenant sent me a text at 7:00 that heat wasn't coming out of vents. I saw the text just after 8 and immediately called Guaranteed and told them the problem. After giving them my tenant's name and # I was done! In less than a couple of hours the service rep was at the property and had uncovered th...

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      The great team of your Plumbers…Ray, Jarron, Brian, & Colin who completed major plumbing repair work @ my Philly home in the past 2 days were phenomenal!🏡🪏🚰 They all worked very hard & steadily; much of the repairs & replacement parts needed involved extensive lifting & digging to reach undergrou...

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      Service guys was very pleasant and knowledgeable their work is impeccable. My security door didn’t close properly. It was no fault of their own. They didn’t leave until they fixed my door. These guys were great!

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