Drain Cleaning in San Bruno, CA
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San Mateo County15 plumbers available
Best Drain Cleaning Pros in San Bruno
#1Conditional Hire
Pipe Spy
4.9Drain Cleaning: 97/100
“They clean up any mess each day, leaving the house clean.”
#2Conditional Hire
L.J. Kruse Company
4.9Drain Cleaning: 93/100
“Courteous, listened to my ideas, worked fast and clean.”
#3Strong Hire
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning
4.8Drain Cleaning: 75/100
“Marlon and team came initially for a snake cam inspection due to sewer stoppage under the crawlspace and found major cast iron pipe under the house was severely corroded and leaking in the crawlspace. A whole section of cast iron pipe was taken out and replaced with modern ABS piping.”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in San Bruno
Pipe Spy
4.9·198 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
5 of 5 reviews praise workmanship quality, including complex jobs…
4 of 5 reviews highlight exceptional communication and…
2 of 5 reviews document rapid response to urgent/complex…
All 5 reviews confirm timeline accuracy and professional project…
Concerns
Pricing fairness dimension scores 0/100 while all other metrics…
L.J. Kruse Company
4.9·275 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Fast emergency response: technician arrived within 24 hours of…
5 of 5 reviews praise detailed, patient explanations of technical…
Consistent workmanship quality: multiple reviewers highlight…
Responsive to short-notice requests and emergency calls
Concerns
Pricing calibration issue: one reviewer reported quote based on…
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning
4.8·642 reviews·
In San BrunoGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Handled warranty paperwork on a water heater repair so the…
Sewer cam inspection led to full cast-iron-to-ABS pipe…
Manager/estimator came out personally during a job to explain a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Plumbing & Rooter Service
4.9·68 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day / next-morning response in 2 of 5 sampled reviews…
Reasonable pricing called out
Drain-cleaning depth shown
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Service Hero Plumbing & Air
4.6·1.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service 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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your 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
Oakland Rooter Plumbing
4.9·99 reviews·
16 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
Big Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
16 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
Quality Plumbing & Drain Service
5·123 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Drigo personally answers, schedules, and follows up
Quotes described as competitive with no upsell pitch
Repeat-customer pattern: snaking, water main, under-sink pipes,…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Commando Plumbing
4.9·167 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Water heater specialty: 2 of 5 reviews specifically cover Rinnai…
Fast response cited in 2 of 5 reviews including a 2-hour arrival…
Whole-house repipe priced exactly as quoted (1 of 5 reviews)
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Hayward Plumber By Friendly Plumbers
4.6·116 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service 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;
Capelli Plumbing
4.9·386 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service 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…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·333 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
3 of 5 reviewers praise quality of work and technical competence
Strong emergency responsiveness: arrived within 1 hour on…
2 of 5 reviewers mention exceptional individual technician…
Concerns
High-pressure sales and over-diagnosis: supervisor recommended…
Documented supervisory conduct concerns: reviewer describes…
Service quality inconsistency: same customer reports past…
2 of 5 reviewers report coupon/discount disputes and confusing…
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·
18 mi away — Edge of service 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 Drain Cleaning Scenarios
Kitchen Drain Clog
Grease buildup, food debris, and soap scum can completely block kitchen drains. A professional snake or hydro-jet clears the line fast.
Main Sewer Line Backup
Multiple drains backing up at once signals a main line problem. This is urgent — sewage can flood your home if not addressed quickly.
Bathroom Drain Blockage
Hair, soap, and mineral buildup in shower and tub drains. Slow drains that don't respond to plunging need professional clearing.
Floor Drain Backup
Basement or laundry room floor drains backing up often indicate a deeper sewer issue that needs camera inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does drain cleaning cost in San Bruno, CA?
Drain cleaning in San Bruno typically costs $150-$450 depending on the severity and location of the clog. Main sewer line cleaning runs $200-$600. Hydro-jetting for stubborn blockages can cost $350-$900. Always get a written estimate before work begins.
How long does professional drain cleaning take?
Most drain cleaning jobs in San Mateo County take 30 minutes to 2 hours. A simple kitchen or bathroom drain clog can be cleared in under an hour. Main sewer line work or hydro-jetting may take longer, especially if camera inspection is needed first.
When is a clogged drain an emergency?
A clogged drain is an emergency when sewage is backing up into your home, multiple drains are affected simultaneously, or water is rising and could cause flooding. Single slow drains can usually wait for a same-day appointment.
Can I get same-day drain cleaning in San Bruno?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving San Bruno and San Mateo County offer same-day service. For true emergencies like sewer backups, many can dispatch within 30-60 minutes. Check which plumbers below are rated highest for responsiveness.
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