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California Plumbing SD Inc
5.0(
177
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve had issues with my outdoor drain clogging. Alex helped me schedule an appointment and ensured me they would have the equipment to high power clean my drain. Sure enough the technicians showed up and were able to clear my drains same day. I’m very pleased with their great service!"
California Plumbing
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We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
327 neighbors recently requested a quote
Home Leak and Drain Solutions
4.3(
21
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel went ABOVE & BEYOND to help us. We had a water leak that caused severe damage to our downstairs bathroom and thankfully, Miguel was proactive and thoughtful enough to check in some other areas preventing future work. I watched him repair multiple items and he was clean, his post work was impeccable and the house was left perfect. He took great pride in his work, company and it showed. I want to be clear, its rare that you have a friendly, reliable, REASONABLY priced plumber who is ON TIME and does GREAT WORK. Miguel and Home Leak and Drain Solutions DELIVER. I was so impressed that I had Miguel come back and do work that was needed because he has earned my absolute trust. Do yourself a favor, these guys are reasonable, reliable, on time and legit. Home Leak & Drain is on my speed dial. 100% this is my go to plumbing company for future work. PERIOD. Thanks Miguel!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Plumbing Plus
4.7(
463
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. The drain backed up several months ago. Plumbing plus cleared it then. When it backed up again recently they followed the clearing with a video inspection. The drain had a flaw from the original house construction. Scott analyzed the problem and knew how to fix it. Scott and Jarod efficiently replaced the bad joint with a free flowing elbow. They cut a clean hole in my driveway. Dug down to the pipe and replaced the bad joint. All that shows is a very neat concrete rectangular patch in my driveway. Good job! Pete"
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Always important to clean up after ourselves
Tricky Sewer Pipe Installation
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Ladders and lifts to access the pipe overhead

+37

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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H2O Leak Detection Services, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Swift and high quality service. I contacted Raul on Friday evening, he arrived Saturday morning and fixed quickly and firmly my corroded has line to BBQ. Additionally replaced a shower valve. Great service."
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing

+23

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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San Diego Plumbing Partners
5.0(
9
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Johnny came out to diagnose our blocked main line. We’ve had trouble with our drain for about 5 years. He used his camera we could see the broken part of the old pipe on the screen. It was fascinating. We finally had someone figure out the problem. Their crew worked through the day and night and we had our pipes flowing by the next evening. Thanks to your team we haven’t had any more issues. "
Water lines
Water lines
Water lines
Water lines
Water lines

+8

66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.4(
286
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Customers say: Quick response

"First we had a backup of our sewer into the kitchen sink. When they came out to clear the blockage, we found out that there was a break in our sewer line - an offset allowed the sewer to back up. Using a camera and other technology, they were able to locate the break - precisely - it was 9 feet below the surface. Working around the rain, the following people put their heart and sole into getting it fixed. Gabriel was in charge of the group - Frank ran the camera crew, Raul dug the hole down past the gas line, electric and water lines. Francisco and Martin did the power flush after the line was repaired. These guys worked IN THE RAIN to get the job completed in a timely manner. After RAUL dug below the service lines, a backhoe was used to complete the hole. I'm sorry, but I cannot remember the name of the operator of the backhoe. Again, superb work. As I'm sure you can tell - I am very pleased with this crew. Robert M. Irvin"
Drain Cleaning
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Imperial Beach, CA

Snaking a simple clog near a tub, toilet, or sink often takes about five minutes. Deeper blockages along the main line can stretch the job to a few hours because the pro must feed extra cable and may need a camera to confirm the pipe is clear. Either way, specialized tools help pros work quickly and keep your drains running for the long haul.

Aggressive snaking can scratch pipes, push debris deeper, or even crack older lines. That risk is low with an experienced plumber who matches the cable size to the pipe and eases the snake through bends instead of forcing it. If you’re unsure of your technique—or your pipes are already fragile—calling a licensed pro is the safest, and often cheapest, move.

Start with simple barriers: mesh screens on every tub, shower, and sink keep hair, food bits, and jewelry out of the pipes. Skip harsh chemicals; a monthly flush with hot (not boiling) water clears light buildup without damaging plastic lines. Finally, practice smart disposal—no grease, wipes, or kitty litter down the drain—and schedule routine cleanings if you have older plumbing.

Roto‑Rooter typically charges a flat $160 to $450 for standard snaking, which may include a quick sewer inspection and basic clean‑out. Exact pricing depends on the clog’s location and complexity. Repairs or part replacements fall outside that flat fee, so ask for a line‑item estimate if your tech spots broken pipe sections or recommends additional work.

Most liquid cleaners rely on caustic chemicals that eat through hair and grime—but they also erode metal and even some plastics over time. Repeated use strips protective pipe coatings and can leave you with leaks or premature failures. If hot water or a plunger doesn’t help, call a plumber for mechanical removal instead of pouring more chemicals down the line.

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