Plumbing referral service · Portland, ME
Drain cleaning in Portland
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Warning signs
Flushing items that fail to decompose like toilet paper can block household pipes. These materials may also form clusters inside sewer pipes, which can force untreated wastewater into basements.
Questions about this? Call (207) 503-7586
Upkeep and replacement
Kitchen drain upkeep calls for grinding food waste finely enough that no piece exceeds one-half inch.
Source: City of Portland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Sewers (revised June 17, 2024), Oct 15, 2026
Facts about Portland
The Maine DEP says wipes, paper towels, tissues, dental floss, sanitary products, cotton swabs, cat litter and medicines do not break down like toilet paper and can clog house plumbing.
Source: Maine DEP press release, DEP reminds Mainers of what not to flush (posted by the City of South Portland), Oct 15, 2026
The Maine DEP says flushed wipes and similar items clump in sewer lines and can send raw sewage back into basements.
Source: Maine DEP press release, DEP reminds Mainers of what not to flush (posted by the City of South Portland), Oct 15, 2026
Portland's sewer ordinance counts food waste as properly shredded only when no piece is larger than one-half inch.
Source: City of Portland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24, Sewers (revised June 17, 2024), Oct 15, 2026
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The person gives you the names and phone numbers of two independent local companies that serve your area. You call them and decide who to hire. We do not send your details to any company. If you say yes when we ask, we play the recording of your first call to local companies.
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Towns in the service area
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- Portland, ME
- South Portland, ME
- Westbrook, ME