Drain Cleaning in Santa Monica, CA
Clogged drain? Here are the top-rated drain cleaning pros near you.
Los Angeles County15 plumbers available
Best Drain Cleaning Pros in Santa Monica
#1Conditional Hire
Flood Brothers Plumbing
4.8Drain Cleaning: 92/100
“consistently goes above and beyond in every aspect”
#3Strong Hire
Drip Too Hard Plumbing
5Reviewed for drain cleaning
“They ended up performing a sewer line repair, hydro jetting to clear the line, and a trenchless sewer line replacement for the damaged section.”
All Drain Cleaning Pros in Santa Monica
Flood Brothers Plumbing
4.8·1.0k reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
4 of 5 reviewers praise quick response times and 24-hour…
4 of 5 reviewers highlight exceptional workmanship and attention…
1 of 5 reviewers reports final cost 20% lower than competitor…
Concerns
Pricing inconsistency: 1 of 5 reviews reports minimum 8-hour…
1 reviewer flagged hardware markup of approximately 100% ($2,000…
Drip Too Hard Plumbing
5·57 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day emergency sewer response detailed in 2 of 5 analyzed…
Modern booking flow with clear pricing and digital invoices noted…
Whole-house drain backup with toilets and sinks involved fixed…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Drip Too Hard Plumbing
5·95 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Trenchless sewer-line replacement plus hydro-jetting handled in a…
Same-day water-heater diagnosis and replacement after failure
Online booking with displayed pricing
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
John's Plumbing & Drain Services
4.9·441 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Saturday toilet emergency answered within hours, plus…
Property manager across multiple properties cites consistently…
Same-day technician dispatched for a second-floor toilet water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
All City Plumbing, Air & Electrical
5·285 reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Fair estimate provided before work started, cited in 1 of 5…
Technicians explained the diagnosis clearly in 3 of 5 analyzed…
Drain clearing customer named pricing 'good' and converted to…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·764 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Within-the-hour response to a backed-up kitchen sink flooding a…
Hours-before-event emergency fix prior to a Super Bowl party
Techs (Charles, DJ) called out for proactively spotting issues…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
24/7 Rescue Plumbing Services inc
4.9·112 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: all 5 reviews highlight…
Transparent pricing and fair quotes: 4 of 5 reviews explicitly…
Clear communication and detailed explanations: 4 of 5 reviews…
Quality workmanship with follow-through: reviewers report issues…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Hard Hat Rooter and plumbing
5·72 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Full sewer line replacement handled with permits, camera…
Same-day water heater repair completed within an hour of Raffi's…
Same-day burst-pipe response
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
4.9·323 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Techs explain the problem clearly and stick to quoted prices…
Waived trip/service fees in 2 of 5 sampled reviews when…
Concerns
No-show on a confirmed HVAC appointment with zero notification
1 reviewer reports prior appointments were canceled by the…
Sewer Heroes Inc Glendale Plumbing & Sewer Services
4.9·62 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer-line work with pipe lining and hydro-jetting cited in 3 of…
Sub-hour arrival on emergency sewer-backup call (less than an…
Friday-evening tenant call answered same night by Erik with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Piper Plumbing
5·24 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
After-hours water-heater install offered to spare a customer…
Gas-line connection of multiple outdoor kitchen appliances…
Concerns
All 5 sampled reviews are from 2020-2021
New Generation Plumbing
4.7·148 reviews·
18 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
All 5 reviews praise next-day estimate availability and rapid job…
Technicians proactively explain work in detail even remotely;
All 5 reviews rate pricing as fair or reasonable relative to…
Technicians follow up post-job with maintenance reminders and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Real Plumbing
4.7·59 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
15-minute callback and same-evening copper pipe repair documented…
Repeat customer (81-year-old's mother) cites multiple successful…
Slab-leak diagnostic walked customer through step by step and…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Verdugo Plumbing
4.7·26 reviews·
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Quick response and on-time arrival noted in 3 of 5 analyzed…
Whole-home repipe completed in a single day with clean cleanup
Concerns
Possible upsell pattern: 1-star reviewer says foreman recommended…
Right Price Rooter and Plumbing
5·48 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Photos shared throughout the job so the homeowner could see…
Stuck to original estimate even after finding unforeseen fixes…
Lowest estimate among multiple bids in 1 sampled review;
Concerns
themeCounts flags slow_response=1 in the sample
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 Santa Monica, CA?
Drain cleaning in Santa Monica 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 Los Angeles 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 Santa Monica?
Yes — most drain cleaning pros serving Santa Monica and Los Angeles 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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