Every three or four years, the roots need to be cut out of my main line. Typically, since I have no clean out, the rooter guy needs to snake it from the main vent on the roof ( only one bathroom.) This year, after the drain got sluggish, I shopped around. Seems most rooters won't do the roof method anymore and want to sell me a clean-out installation in front of my house. Right where the cast iron meets clay. What is involved and how bad of a job would it be for a DIY'er to install this clean out? I don't mind digging and basic plumbing is not beyond me! I'm just not up on current methods. What parts are involved? ( Are we talking a 6" "Y" and rubber clamps?? Or more??) I just don't want to pony up the $600-$1000 these companies are asking! TIA!
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19 years ago