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Avatar for Moor Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
Moor Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
22
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived on time. Our backyard drain was clogged. Felipe and his teammate did an excellent job and was able to open the clogged drain within time and budget. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a professional"
Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Green Arrow Plumbing
5.0(
40
)

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cornelio set an appointment the next day when I messaged to fix two faucets in our bathroom. He made a free inspection, gave us a very reasonable quote, and offered to work on the fix the same day. He explained to us how the cartridge in the faucets are clean and unclogged, but the faucet body from the cheap brand is clogged and not serviceable. He recommended replacement faucets that should last longer and serviceable. We appreciated his honesty and would ask for his service again!"
Water Heaters Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Drain replacement

+50

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Wilmar Edwin Bautista
4.9(
158
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He was fast, professional, and knew his stuff. He initially contacted me via both a phone call and the messenger tool within HomeAdvisor. I exchanged texts with him and got a quote. After a 2nd quote, Wilmar was the lower price. Wilmar showed up slightly early, just the right amount to be early but not annoying. After I explained the problem and showed him where, he quickly determined that coming through the vent in the roof to snake the pipe was best. Within five minutes of starting, my clogged sink was once again draining. He spent some extra time to make sure everything worked and it wasn't just a quick fluke. He was super friendly the whole time and explained when I asked him for the details."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter
4.8(
103
)

Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I normally don't call for help. I am the type of person who would try to fix things myself before I seek for help. Almost a month ago when my old tankless water heater kept giving me error code and with no hot water. I tried two weeks of either fixing it by watching Youtube or have other plumbers come over to take a look at the issue. None of them were able to help me resolve my tankless water issue. After 2 weeks of no hot water, I decided to give HomeAdvisor and Aaron's Plumbing and Rooter a try. Aaron came over the next day and point out the issues with my old water heater and suggested me to replace a new water heater with dedicated gas line. After 2 weeks of no hot water and researching issues that might happen to tankless hot water, I was convince what Aaron suggested. Aaron was very thorough and professional about the entire installation process. After the installation, there was error from the new tankless water heater. Aaron came out immediate to help resolve the issue. After countless hours of debugging and process of elimination with the technical support person from the water heater manufacturer, the issue was finally resolved due to a defect ignition rod from the manufacturer. I want to thank Aaron for his time and effort to restore hot water to my house. Aaron will be my go to plumber if I ever need plumbing help. George"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Sink Fixture Install
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen faucet fixture repair
Shower Ugrade

+108

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
5.0(
24
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Glenn and Josh are great guys. We had an emergency with Sewer blockage and they were at our house within an hour on a Friday evening. They cleaned it and also pointed out that we had old cast iron pipes which had cracks. Subsequently, we engaged them to replace all our sewer lines. The work was done within 3 - 4 days and they kept us up to speed on every aspect. The work was excellent (and they showed pictures to prove it). We would hire them for any of our plumbing needs and highly recommend them!!"
Before and After of Garbage disposal replacement.
Root intrusions at failed connection
Plumbing Project
Water Service Repair
Roots cleaned out of main line

+26

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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SWAGS Plumbing and Rooter
4.9(
15
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"After talking to Jaime of SWAGS, I was made aware that it was not his company who did the plumbing work in my house, but anothe company. My apologies. Jaime was also kind enough to tell me that his company makes sure to be on the appointed time or if not, that their customers are reasonably informed of any delay. His company would have been my first choice since he told me he tried contacting me 3 times and did not get any call back from me. It must have been the day or days when I was having problems with the phone service. If only for his effort to reach out and that he was nice enough despite the mistake speaks greatly of professionalism I will definitely give his company a call the next time the need arises."
Clients Existing Water Heater
Existing Water Heater
In process photo
Corroded water pipes
Repaired water pipes

+7

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
5.0(
50
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gustavo from Escamilla plumbing is a pro thru and thru. I gave him a tough job that I wanted to tackle but didn't have the necessary tools or time to tackle. I had him relocate the water heater lines and install a tankless water heater, remove steel pipes and redo drain lines. The kicker for the water lines was access next to a furnace and new gas lines that needed to be run due to insufficient gas supply. During the project we found micky mouse water line taps that needed to be removed and the house water shutoff valve that failed to closed completely. Lots of unexpected work but he gave decent quotes to complete the job. He is quick, doesn't cut corners, and gets the job done. I wholeheartedly recommend him for project a homeowner wouldn't touch or doesn't have time to do."
Plumbing Project
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Shower Valve
Shower Area Remodel
New Bidet

+167

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Masterflush plumbing
5.0(
16
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. I had an outdoor water pipe leaking. I simply wanted the pipe cut and capped. They did exactly as requested. Done is less than 20 minutes. Very reasonable price. Definitely would use them again."
Change shut off valve
Change shut off valve
Change shut off valve
Kitchen sink
Kitchen sink

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jess Plumbing
4.9(
49
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I noticed my water heater leaking late in the evening (Saturday night), and Sunday morning I reached out to Angie's List for a water heater replacement. I set my expectations that it probably wouldn't be attended to until the work week, but Jesus for Jess Plumbing responded within minutes. Checking with some of the big box stores, Jesus had extremely reasonable pricing that included the purchase of the water heater, labor for removing/installing, and hauling away the old one. After confirming pricing, he was at my home with the new water heater in hand within the hour. Once he arrived, he had a very warm and open attitude as he broke down all the steps that we'd be going through. he was very knowledgeable with the alternate methods of electric or tankless, and gave the pros/cons should I decide for an upgrade in the future. Throughout the install, I enjoyed our conversation very much and he didn't mind that I hung out in the garage while working on other projects. He moved with the intention that only comes with years of experience, deliberate and precise. When we had to shut off the water he communicated that ahead of time knowing that my family could possibly have a need to access it. Overall the whole process went incredibly smooth and would not hesitate to hire him again or to recommend him to a friend."
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project /water main
Old gate valve/ doesn’t shut off water
Installed new Zoeller sewer tank lid

+178

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Los Altos, 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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