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Avatar for Discount Plumbing, Heating & Air
Discount Plumbing, Heating & Air
4.9(
404
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nickolas came out to clear a clog in my drain line. He made multiple attempts to clear it for the lease amount of cost to me. He was very professional and efficient with his work. I would hire Discount Plumbing again if I need any other plumbing work."
Hallway
Under House
Under House
Old Pipes
Old Pipes

+3

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Drain Raider Plumbing
5.0(
8
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam from Drain Raider Plumbing did an excellent job. He came out and unclogged my bathroom tub drain and also fixed a clogged sink drain. He was professional, efficient, and knew exactly what he was doing. Highly recommend Adam if you need plumbing work done."
Drains replacement
Drains replacement
Drains replacement
Drains replacement
Drains replacement

+6

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Pro Plumbing
4.8(
144
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pro Plumbing. What can I say? The most professional company, with the highest level of attention to detail. Manuel was so patient and his crew worked tirelessly to ensure our job went smoothly. When issues arose, due to no fault of anyone, Manuel took charge and made it happen for us. Cannot recommend highly enough. We look forward to working with them on our next project."
Bathroom remodel
Bath remodel
Bath tub convert to shower
Bathtub to short conversion
Bathtub to shower conversion

+2

Response time12 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mainline Plumbing Inc.
4.8(
28
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"From the moment Tom responded to my Angie's List inquiry until the job was complete I was nothing but smiles. Felt like family. What a nice thing in these trying days. Three months ago I hired a handyman to fix the flapper in the toilet and he tank cracked. A mess was left and he never returned my calls. Lesson learned - hire professionals. Tom called and left message. When I got back to him he knew right away why I was calling. Arranged an appointment for the next day and told me exactly what would be done. Joey showed up (half hour early - still in jammies. Got right to business. A few things came up but they were not problem for him. An hour or so later he was emailing the receipt. Would highly recommend and plan on using them again for both major plumbing and general maintenance."
Plumbing Repairs
Leak Detection
Toilet Services
Water Treatment
Water Line Services

+4

Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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DeMars Conoly Plumbing
5.0(
6
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Samuel is an expert in tankless water heater installations, I appreciate the willingness and availability as well as the expertise that makes using him as a subcontractor well worth it. Will be using DeMars-Conoly plumbing in the future to cover my schedule when I can’t get to customers that are in need."
Water heater
Water heater
Water heater
Water heater
Water heater

+7

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Tier Plumbing Inc.
4.7(
24
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor was AMAZING!! The water heater gave him quite the trouble and at no point in time was he upset or rude about the situation. He had a great friendly attitude and i felt complete trust in what he was doing. Would definitely get him again if needed!"
Reset existing toilet
Plumbing upgrades
Plumbing upgrades
Plumbing upgrades
Water heater installation

+14

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NorCal Handyman
NorCal Handyman
4.9(
33
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Serving Modesto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a couple of French drains cleaned out. He discovered all kinds of roots to be the cause of the problem. I thought I was going to have to replace the drains but he took care of my issue and exceeded my expectations."
Handyman Services Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Weather head is the pipe above the roof showing the conductors exposed aluminum do to heat and weather. These conductors connect to pg@e power lines.

+33

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Modesto, 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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