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Smith's Sewer Service Inc.
About Us
We have a unique and rich history that is almost a century old in Central Iowa. Smith's Sewer Service Inc. provides quality workmanship with affordable pricing. We do not and will not sell tiered service packages or memberships to upsell to our customers. Our work comes with a real workmanship warranty. We are not salesmen and only provide honest and real solutions for your sewer and drain problems. We approach every job to earn your trust and build life long relationships. Give us a call today!
Our Story
We have a unique and rich history that is almost a century old. Smith's Sewer Service Inc. was started in a garage on a farm north of DesMoines, Iowa. The founder was George Smith, who had an idea for a continuous rodder. This was a machine mounted on the back of a pickup truck, which was used to clean city sewers from manhole to manhole. He built his idea, and traveled around the state of Iowa. This was during the Great Depression and World War II. During this time, money was in short supply and financially, he could not survive. So, he decided to scale down his idea to clean sewers and drains.
During this time, George Smith held several patents for his ideas: One of these patents included the inter reel cage to keep cable inside a reel without binding up inside the reel, which is still in existence today. To help support the growth of the company, he joined up with a good friend, Samuel Blanc. However, soon after, tragedy struck in the form of lawsuits from his good friend. As a result of litigation, Samuel Blanc broke apart from Smith's Sewer Service and Roto-Rooter was founded. George Smith continued to clean sewer and drains until he retired and turned the company over to his son, Clovis Smith.
Clovis Smith ran the company up until his son, Donald Smith, graduated from college. Who then began to work for the company. Later, in 1969, Donald Smith aquired ownership of the company. Soon after, the first employee was hired. Business steadily grew throughout the years and our shop was finally built in 1984. Donald's son, Brent Smith, began working full time in 2000 and inherited ownership in 2025. As of today, Smith's Sewer Service Inc. is a 4th generation family owned business employing over 30 people and we continue to grow and succeed and grow into the future.
We are the #1 choice in Central Iowa for all your sewer and drain cleaning needs.
We provide residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal services at practical affordable pricing.
We LOVE a challange!
We have earned a reputation of resolving sewer and drain problems others can not. We employ the highest skilled technicians in the area using the most advanced equipment. With 90 years in the business, 4 generations strong, trust the Smith family. Where honesty and "old fashion" values are still the forefront of our company reputation. We do not and will not sell overpriced tiered service packages or memberships to upsell our customers. We are not salesmen and only provide honest and real solutions for your sewer and drain problems. Our work comes with a real workmanship warranty.
Give us a call today!
Areas Served
Polk County, IA | Dallas County, IA | Warren County, IA | Story County, IA | Jasper County, IA | Madison County, IA | Johnston, IA
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Sewer Cleaning
- Drain Cleaning
- Trenchless Pipe Repair
- Pipe Rehabilitation
- Pipe Restoration
Our Services include:
- Sewer Odor Detection
- Sewer Line Maintenance
- Sewer Line Repair
- Emergency Plumbing Services
- Trenchless Pipe Installation
- Drain Unclogging
- Hydro Jetting
- 24-Hour Emergency Services
Testimonials
On 9/8/2026
Kallie Broderick
had this to say:
Pat was awesome!
Testimonial written by Kallie Broderick on this site.
On 9/8/2026
Mary Molloy
had this to say:
Worked with Brad and Aaron yesterday while they descaled my dad's sewer line. They were great to work with! Wonderful attitudes and very pleasant. The work was completed under the estimated time frame. You can always count on Smith's Sewer Service.
On 9/5/2026
Vicki Piedras
had this to say:
Jordan & Brian were awesome! Labor Day weekend and no other plumbers would answer our call. Smith's answered and we had service within a few hours. Jordan & Brian were in & out & took care of our drain real quick! I would definitely recommend them! Thank you, Smith's Sewer Service, for being there to rescue us!
On 9/4/2026
K Syrah Syrah
had this to say:
Excellent service and peace of mind! Jordan brought his camera and was able to get my sewer line figured out, despite several attempts the previous day with a one hundred foot snake. He had to tell me some uncomfortable truths about the situation with the sewer line, but in an older house, it’s great to know how to proceed to keep from having recurring problems. Thanks, Jordan, and SSS!
On 9/4/2026
Stan Himes
had this to say:
Cody did a great job with a drain that wasn't draining. He was efficient and effective, and everything was cleaned up before he left. Recommended!
Contact Us
Smith's Sewer Service Inc.
4620 NW 62nd Ave Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 255-6063
Email: smithsewerservice
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Payment Types Accepted
Personal Checks, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Our Hours
24 Hour Emergency Service
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: Open 24 Hours
Tuesday: Open 24 Hours
Wednesday: Open 24 Hours
Thursday: Open 24 Hours
Friday: Open 24 Hours
Saturday: Open 24 Hours
Sunday: Open 24 Hours
News
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience with our same-day service and our technician’s professionalism. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you again in the future!
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Nearly 100 years of trusted service in Central Iowa 🏡💪 We don’t upsell—we solve problems with honest, reliable workmanship and real warranties. From stubborn clogs to full sewer cleanouts, we’ve got you covered day or night!
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