Rooter service for stubborn clogs that keep coming back.

When several drains slow at once, a lower-level fixture backs up, or the same clog keeps coming back no matter how many times you clear it, the blockage is deeper than any one fixture, and you need someone to find out how far down it really goes.

Wastewater heading the wrong way is not something you can wait on. Peterman Brothers looks at which drains are affected and where the backup is showing up, then clears the deeper blockage with the right equipment.

Why Choose Peterman Brothers

1,000+ Training Hours

We invest over 1,000 hours of customized annual training into each of our techs, meaning you get the highly-skilled service you deserve.

10K+ 5-Star Reviews

Feel confident that you will receive the same great care as the thousands of other customers who have come to know us.

Family-Owned Since 1986

40 years of solving our customers’ problems and keeping their unique needs at the heart of everything we do.

When the Clog Keeps Fighting Back

Getting the water moving again does not always mean the deeper problem is gone.

Dense buildup, scale, and tree roots can choke a larger drain or sewer line well beyond the reach of fixture methods. A cable can cut through the blockage, but roots grow back, and a cracked or collapsed pipe cannot be repaired with a cable.

Stopping at temporary relief, without knowing the line’s condition, leaves you paying for the same clog while the real problem worsens underneath. Peterman Brothers clears what it can and tells you honestly whether the line needs more, so the next backup does not catch you off guard.

Warning Signs

Here is when a main-line clog needs rooter service.

Several Drains Are Slow at Once

When multiple fixtures back up together, the clog is usually in the main line.

The Lowest Drains Back Up First

Backups in a basement drain or lowest-level fixture often signal a main-line problem.

Toilets Gurgle When You Run Water

Gurgling toilets or tubs when another fixture drains point to a shared blockage.

The Same Clog Keeps Returning

A blockage that comes right back after clearing may involve roots or a deeper obstruction.

Sewage Odors Indoors or Outside

Sewer smells can mean the main line is partly blocked or backing up.

Water Around a Floor Drain or Cleanout

Water surfacing at a floor drain or cleanout strongly suggests a main-line clog.

New Customer Special

$29 Drain Clearing

Slow or clogged drain? Don’t delay and let things get worse.

Peterman Protection Club

Save More While Taking Care of Your Home

Keeping up with your home shouldn’t mean keeping track of everything yourself. Peterman Protection Club helps you stay ahead of routine maintenance, save when repairs come up, and take a few more home-maintenance tasks off your plate.

$ 18 /month

Free annual HVAC inspections, free drain clearings, exclusive repair discounts, and more with your membership.

Meet Your Team

Meet your expert plumbing team.

Real, highly-trained technicians who take pride in solving your specific problem, the right way, the first time.

Hunter

Drains Technician

Aaron

Drains Technician

Eric

Drains Supervisor

Trusted by Homeowners. Proven in the Work.

Not the experience you expected? Let our team know — we’ll make it right.

Google customer rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars 24,823 Google reviews

Service With Significance

To us, great service is more than getting the job done. It’s about how we elevate the communities we serve.

At Peterman Brothers, we are united by a shared purpose and vision of where we come from, where we are going, and what that means for those that we serve. We understand that the quality of service we provide has a direct impact on your overall well-being. That is not a responsibility we take lightly.

Because we continuously grow and develop each of our team members, they have a deep sense of pride in the work that they do. You will feel that purpose and pride in the way our technicians show up, solve your unique problems, and take care of you. You will feel Service With Significance.

What This Means For You

Your highly-skilled partner

Our technicians receive over 1,000 hours of in-house, advanced training each year. Whether it’s an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical need, you’ve got the most highly-trained partner for all your needs.

A guest, not a pest

Having a stranger in your home can be uncomfortable. By choosing us, you can be assured that you’ll receive a technician trained to be courteous, professional, and mindful of your space at all times.

Reliability you can count on

We attract and retain only the most qualified technicians so you can rely on us today and 10 years down the road. Raising the bar for our team means you save time and money in the long run.

Related Services

More ways to keep the water flowing.

Rooter service is just one solution we offer. Explore all of our plumbing services to keep your home comfortable year-round.

Drain Clearing

Clear a slow or clogged drain and get the water moving again.

Sewer Camera Check

See inside the sewer line before deciding on a bigger repair.

Sewer Line Service

Repair or replace a damaged sewer line.

Service Area

Do We Service Your Area?

With our home branch in Indianapolis, IN, we support homeowners through 11 local branch locations across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Enter your area to confirm A/C repair availability near you.

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What Comes Next

A Simple, Clear Path Forward

Ready to take action? Home service feels better when you know what to expect. That’s why we pair a simple process with clear, upfront information.

Call or book online

Choose the path that works best for you. You can conveniently book online, or if you’d rather talk to a person on the phone, our dedicated teams of customer service experts are here to help you.

Get clear options and next steps

Once you’ve scheduled your appointment, our team will come out and assess your system. Once we have diagnosed the problem, we will present several different custom solutions that consider both your needs and your budget.

Move forward with confidence

Before any work begins, we will provide you with upfront pricing and a clear understanding of what will be done and why. That way you can have full confidence that the decision you’ve made is the best one for you.

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