Clogged Drain in Dublin, CA
Clogged drain? Here's what to do and who to call.
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Dublin
#1Strong Hire
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5Clogged Drain: 80/100
“I had a leaky shower head; he did his best to fix it as is before getting me a new one. I appreciated that he worked hard to fix it before replacing it.”
#3Strong Hire
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hayward
4.9Clogged Drain: 70/100
“Due to the accumulation of matter over the years it was a bit more difficult and after using the cable (snake) to break through and then utilizing the hydro-jet he completely cleared my drain.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Dublin
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5·133 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/emergency sewer clearing cited
Fair-pricing language appears in 2 of 5 reviews…
Reviewers note he attempts repair before replacement
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Service Hero Plumbing & Air
4.6·1.3k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Sunday call run 4+ hours into the late evening until resolved
Hydro-jetting capability
Technicians explain progress and least-cost solutions before…
Concerns
Pricing flagged as 'expensive' by 2 of 87 analyzed reviewers
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hayward
4.9·39 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer lateral / hydro-jet specialty: 2 reviewers describe…
Pricing called 'competitive and reasonable among the estimates I…
Tech Vito included customer 'in every decision' on a complex…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Oakland Rooter Plumbing
4.9·99 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
30 fast-response mentions and free consultations are documented
Honest scoping is repeated
Sunday after-hours availability is documented
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Tech Rich is repeatedly named for 30-minute arrivals and same-day…
8 reviews cite weekend or holiday availability
Concerns
31 of 100 sampled reviews are 1-star
Pricing complaints are concrete
Dispatch communication is a recurring sore point
Big Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Rolando often arrives within minutes of a call
Sewer-lateral pricing came in significantly lower than three…
Multiple reviewers describe weekend and short-notice work
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter
4.8·205 reviews·
In DublinGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day clogged main drain clearing with explanation of root…
Repiping job completed on schedule with warranty
Bathroom-remodel-adjacent work (tub-to-shower conversion + 3…
Concerns
Verbal-only pricing on drain clearing with refusal to provide…
Fito Plumbers Inc.
4.8·97 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Friday-evening renter water-heater call answered at 8pm, crew…
Sewer-lateral replacement completed in 2.5 days with daily…
Beat competing bids and provided quick service
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Hayward Plumber By Friendly Plumbers
4.6·116 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.6Google
Strengths
Same-day/after-hours response cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews…
Drain-cleaning workmanship: tech David replaced a busted sewage…
Concerns
1-star reviewer reports $1,800 charged for a clean-out, plumber…
2-star reviewer reports drip pan installed not flat to floor with…
Pricing flagged as 'high' even on positive reviews;
Regal Plumbers
5·11 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Communication cited in 2 reviews (themeCounts.communication=2)
Two reviews mention on-time arrival and finishing faster than…
Phone-side handling singled out
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr Rescue Plumbing & Drains
3.7·6 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid3.7Google
Strengths
One 5-star review (Tatiana Mosqueda) praises drain-cleaning team…
Concerns
Customer alleges company refused to remove a damaged water heater…
Reviewer claims business is publishing her personal home phone…
With only 3 analyzed reviews, 2 are negative
Pipe Plumbers Fremont
5·7 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
New Year's Eve emergency call answered
Drain-clearing called out as fast and reasonably priced (Oscar…
Quick sink-leak dispatch when other companies were too busy…
Concerns
Thin review volume — only 7 Google reviews total and 5 analyzed;
Capelli Plumbing
4.9·386 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Repeat-customer pattern
Same/next-day scheduling
Two techs arrived within 20 minutes for an upstairs toilet…
Concerns
Schedule communication has slipped
Some recent visits described as rushed or rough relative to the…
Albion Plumbing Rooter Inc - Plumber in Alameda, CA
4.8·22 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
One amended Yelp review notes the manager personally followed up…
Concerns
$77 drain-clearing coupon repeatedly upsold to $279+ on arrival
$13,600 quoted for full sewer replacement that a second licensed…
$1,750 charged for two hours of work that did not resolve the…
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Lorenzo
4.7·266 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Jordan arrived within 45 minutes on a Sunday afternoon and…
Camera-inspected 67-year-old pipes, scheduled a full repipe two…
Concerns
Customer asked to sign a $550 agreement before any estimation was…
Emergency-clog tech said he would be right back for supplies and…
Multiple 1-star reviews allege a $77 advertised drain rate is…
Common Clogged Drain Scenarios
Stop Using the Drain
Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.
Try a Plunger First
A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.
Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.
Check Other Drains
If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in Dublin can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In Dublin homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in Dublin?
Drain unclogging in Dublin costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your Dublin home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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