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Reliable, Family-Owned Drain Cleaning & Sewer Services in Boston

30 Years in Business. Family Owned. Locally Operated.

Since 1995, Snake It Away Sewer & Drains has provided fast, honest, and professional drain cleaning and sewer solutions to homes and businesses across Boston. As a husband-and-wife-owned company, we treat every customer like family—delivering expert service with a personal touch.

Our Services

Water Jetting

Not sure what’s causing your plumbing issue? Our advanced video inspection technology allows us to pinpoint blockages, cracks, and other sewer line issues without digging up your property. We send a specialized camera into your pipes to diagnose problems fast and provide the best solution.

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  • ✅ Identify blockages and pipe damage
    ✅ No guesswork—see the problem yourself!
    ✅ Save time and money on unnecessary repairs

    • Commercial Drain Cleaning

    • Residential Drain Cleaning

    • Water Jetting

Video Inspection

For stubborn clogs and serious buildup, our high-pressure water jetting service is the ultimate solution. This method blasts away grease, sludge, tree roots, and debris, leaving your pipes as clean as new. Perfect for both homes and businesses, water jetting provides long-lasting results and prevents future blockages.

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  • ✅ High-powered cleaning for tough clogs
    ✅ Safe for pipes and environmentally friendly
    ✅ Ideal for kitchens, sewer lines, and commercial plumbing

    • Video Inspection

Drain Cleaning

Say goodbye to slow or clogged drains! If it’s Commercial or Residential, we have the tools to solve your problem. Our professional drain cleaning service tackles blockages in sinks, tubs, showers and main sewer lines, restoring free-flowing pipes quickly and efficiently. Whether it's grease buildup, hair, or an unknown obstruction, we’ve got the expertise to clear it up fast.

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  • ✅ Residential & commercial drain clearing
    ✅ Safe, non-damaging solutions
    ✅ Fast response times

    • Water jetting

    • Video Inspection

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Trusted in Boston Since 1995

• Trusted in Boston Since 1995

Our Story

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For nearly three decades, Snake It Away Sewer & Drains has been the go-to drain cleaning and sewer service company for Boston residents and businesses. Founded in 1995 by Richie and Cheryl, we built our business on a simple promise: provide expert, honest service with a friendly attitude.

From clogged kitchen sinks to major commercial sewer issues, we’ve seen it all—and we always find a solution. Our team uses state-of-the-art equipment, including high-powered water jetting and video inspections, to ensure your drains flow smoothly. But more importantly, we treat your home or business with the same care we would our own.

With thousands of happy customers, we take pride in being a local, family-owned business that Boston can rely on. When you call us, you’re not dealing with a big corporate service—you’re getting hands-on expertise and service with heart.

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What Our Customers Say

  • We’ve been using Snake-It-Away for more than a decade and they are always responsive, skilled, and professional. Our old house has needed everything from two sections of waste pipes replaced to clogged cast iron pipes snaked, always at the most inconvenient moment (weekends, during COVID, etc.), and Rich returns calls promptly and sends someone as quickly as possible. We use them at work as well and are just so grateful for the great service.

    Andrea Shapiro

  • I had the opportunity to work with one of the managers of this business today. Cheryl was one of the kindest people I have met in a long while. She had genuine care in regards to their company. I would expect noting more than top notch services from Snake It Away Sewer Drain Inc. I _highly_ recommend there services for all your Plumbing needs.

    VMS Data

  • Contacted Snake-it last last night. They arrived on time and was professional and friendly. I stored their number for the future and will refer people there way. To Richie and the rest of the team thank you.

    Vickie Pesiridis

  • Excellent customer service! Communicated well throughout the entire process- the job was done during the time frame promised and reasonably priced! I highly recommend this company!!

    Barbara Hospod

  • It was great they got the clog and video unclogged the drain the next day. I had a tree root in the main line.

    Dominic Stone Kaiser

 FAQs

  • We offer fast response times, often with same-day or next-day service available. Just give us a call, and we’ll get you scheduled ASAP.

  • Yes! We provide expert drain and sewer services for homes, apartments, restaurants, office buildings, retail spaces, and more. No job is too big or small.

  • If you’re experiencing slow drains, frequent backups, bad odors, or gurgling sounds, it’s time to call a professional. Ignoring the problem can lead to more serious plumbing issues down the line.

  • Common culprits include grease, hair, soap scum, food debris, tree roots, and even small objects accidentally flushed down the drain. Over time, buildup can restrict water flow and cause blockages.

  • Ever wondered what’s really going on inside your drains and sewer lines? Our video pipe inspection service gives you a clear, real-time view of your plumbing system—no digging, no guesswork. Plus, we will give you a before and after video for your records with this service.