A slow drain is a warning. Ignore it, and the next clog shows up as water coming through the basement floor drain.
We looked at six drain cleaning companies serving the Iowa City area, what each one offers and where their experience holds up. Each company is described from its own website, or from its Google or Facebook listing where a website wasn't available. The five contenders are listed alphabetically, just like in the video, and our top-rated pick gets its own write-up below.
If you're a homeowner in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and the Amana Colonies, this is a starting point before you request quotes.
Jump to: 0:00 Why a slow drain is a warning · 0:13 Ackerman Plumbing · 0:19 Busy Bee Drain Cleaning · 0:28 Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair · 0:47 Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning · 0:54 Streit's Maintenance · 1:06 #1 Top-rated pick: A-1 Sewer Service · 1:36 What a customer says · 1:45 Before you hire
A-1 Sewer Service
Andy and the A-1 Sewer Service crew clear main sewer lines, kitchen sinks, basement floor drains and bathroom drains. On a main line they open the cleanout and run a cable machine to cut the blockage loose. If the line keeps clogging, they run a camera and show you what's actually in there before anyone starts talking about digging.
They answer 24/7, there are no after-hours fees until 8 p.m. (weekends included), and estimates are free and upfront. For a homeowner staring at a backed-up floor drain, that combination of availability and straight pricing is what put A-1 at the top of this list.
- Websitehttps://a1seweriowacity.com/
- Service pagehttps://a1seweriowacity.com/drain-cleaning/
- Google Business Profilehttps://www.google.com/maps?cid=4626743948717435902
- Google rating5.0 stars from 43 reviews (as of Oct 22, 2026)
- Address738 Bay Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
- Phone(319) 600-4224
The rest of the field
Listed alphabetically, as in the video. Every company here made the cut and earned a Best in Iowa City badge for drain cleaning companies.
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Ackerman Plumbing
Iowa City, IA
Ackerman Plumbing is a family-owned plumbing company owned by Corey Ackerman, serving Iowa City and the rest of Johnson County. It describes itself as licensed, bonded and insured, staffs master and journeyman plumbers, and offers 24/7 emergency plumbing with same-day appointments.
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Busy Bee Drain Cleaning
Busy Bee Drain Cleaning is a veteran-owned drain and sewer cleaning company that answers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call to confirm they cover your part of eastern Iowa.
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Clog Busters Drain Cleaning & Repair
North Liberty, IA
Clog Busters clears clogged sinks, tubs and floor drains, uses camera inspection to find the cause of a backup, and offers hydro jetting to remove grease, scale and roots from pipe walls. It also locates, repairs and replaces sewer lines, and its North Liberty location is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning
Amana, IA
Phil's Sewer and Drain Cleaning is based in Amana and run by Phil, who brings more than 15 years of residential and commercial maintenance experience. He clears backed-up drains and sewer lines, and customer reviews mention sewer camera inspections and washer drain clogs around Coralville.
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Streit's Maintenance
Iowa City, IA
Streit's Maintenance clears backed-up lines, cleans main sewer lines out to 100 feet, and cleans tub, kitchen and bathroom drains. It offers free phone consultations and says it is bonded and insured.
Before you hire
- Ask what a camera inspection costs if the line keeps clogging.
- Ask about after-hours and weekend fees before you book.
- Get the price before the work starts.
Compare at least two or three companies. The right fit is usually the one that explains the job, the schedule and the price clearly before work starts.
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#1 Top Ranked
For A-1 Sewer Service only.
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Best in Iowa City
For every business in this ranking, including A-1 Sewer Service.
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