Best Clogged Drain Pros in Dale City
#1Conditional Hire
Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.7Clogged Drain: 90/100
“careful to keep the worksite clean and well marked”
#2Conditional Hire
Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8Clogged Drain: 90/100
“worked late after dark and came back again multiple times to ensure things were handled properly”
#3Strong Hire
John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service
4.9Clogged Drain: 89/100
“His dedication, honesty, and attention to detail truly set him apart”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Dale City
Len the Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.7·7.1k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Online booking to on-site arrival in 2 hours
Live-tracker for tech ETA repeatedly mentioned as a…
Strong on water heaters (specialty score 84), drains (90), and…
Concerns
One reviewer notes appointment confirmations didn't arrive until…
Pricing-fairness score of 65 reflects specific notes that work…
Hicks Plumbing Services
4.8·348 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Reviewer specifically noted Hicks was the only firm to send a…
Easter Sunday and holiday dispatch documented with on-call…
15-year repeat customer relationships cited;
Tony declined to charge a customer for a 15-minute educational…
Concerns
One reviewer noted prices ran 'a bit higher than expected' though…
John R Plumbing LLC – Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater & Drain Service
4.9·197 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple reviewers describe John responding within an hour to…
Tankless water heater conversions mentioned by 3+ reviewers with…
Repeat customers — 4+ reviewers mention using him 'multiple…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
The Plumbing Dr
4.7·358 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
BBB-accredited A+ with 46 years in business
Named techs (Dr. Ture, Trey) repeatedly get callouts for thorough…
Strong specialty signal for water heater (89) and emergency (91)…
Concerns
Mixed reports on whether the same level of service holds across…
A reviewer reports a $341 overrun on a $1,190 quoted pipe…
One reviewer describes a 90-minute late arrival followed by a…
2020 Drain Clean & Plumbing
4.9·377 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Re-piped an entire house at 'an incredible price' after stopping…
Le cleared a bath sink clog two previous plumbers couldn't, then…
Tankless water heater diagnosed and replaced quickly at a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Baumbach Plumbing & Remodeling services llc
4.9·117 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
After-hours dispatch repeatedly cited
Owner walked a customer through shutting off the water line by…
Diagnostic honesty flagged
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
PlumberBee
5·97 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Faucet and fixture work cited in 21 of 99 reviews
Multi-task visits — one reviewer had faucet, garbage disposal,…
Heat-pump water heater install followed up by call-back two…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
The Secret Plumber
5·70 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Steve offered fixed-price quote plus 10% senior discount and…
Replaced a water heater on Monday after a Friday failure,…
Three-hour arrival on a snake job with the snake price quoted…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Service Specialties Inc.
4.9·2.0k reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Avoid4.9Google
Strengths
Long-tenured maintenance relationships
Emergency call-out for hot water + drain backup
Concerns
Safety-of-install complaint: reviewer found 'finger-tight GAS…
Repeated rework cycle reported on heat-pump A/C
Upsell pressure: tech pushed an $1,800 UV light filter during…
Pricing complaints flagged in themeCounts.expensive=6
DB's Plumbing and Drain®
4.9·2.1k reviews·
In Dale CityGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Aaron F. dispatched late in the day for a sewage-backup hazmat…
Diagnosed a broken sewage drain that a prior company couldn't…
Marv J. named specifically across multiple visits
Concerns
1 of 91 reviews documents a high-price complaint after a roughly…
$600 charged for installing one angle stop and rebuilding a…
Liberty Plumbing
4.4·36 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.4Google
Strengths
Saturday-night dispatch confirmed
Sewer-line work flagged in themeCounts: identified a piece of PVC…
Garry under-billed an estimate by $100 on a shower…
Concerns
Sunday emergency sump-pump replacement billed $696 ($104…
Walls and ceilings still leaking after two service visits…
Parts-ordering delays cited: one tub-faucet job took multiple…
Home Service Doctors
4.8·2.0k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Named techs cited repeatedly
Water-heater work documented with photos/serial numbers and…
Concerns
Post-service flooding alleged after a $1,100 main valve exchange;
Upsell pattern flagged: reviewer says wax-seal job was upsold to…
Parts-ordering and improvisation flagged
OTECH Plumbing & HVAC
5·13 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/after-hours dispatch documented
Property-manager retention
Diagnostic correction documented
Concerns
themeCounts.poor_workmanship=2 and slow_response=4 of 69 reviews
My Plumbing Heroes
5·179 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Returned at no charge to fix a hose bib leak caused by a factory…
Documented next-morning 7am water heater replacement after…
Sunday emergency dispatch with technician working through a torn…
Concerns
Scheduling can be difficult since Jonathan runs the operation…
Pioneer Plumbers
5·125 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Price-matched a lower competing quote on a garbage disposal…
Worked over 12 hours straight on extensive single-home job while…
Sunday inquiry got prompt weekend response and on-time arrival…
Concerns
Initial price quotes can come in high
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 Dale City 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 Dale City 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 Dale City?
Drain unclogging in Dale City 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 Dale City home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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