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Avatar for Degennaro Plumbing, Inc.
Degennaro Plumbing, Inc.
4.6(
430
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a clogged shower and adjoining tub drain. James cleared it for us and left us with some tips on how to avoid future clogs. I felt his work was good and his price was fair."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.6(
123
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Started with my bathroom toilet that would not drain.  I was unsuccessful so call experts,.  they ended up putting a scope and found that my iron pluming was flaking and needed jet blasting to restore to clean.  they asked about our main line.  We usually have trouble every year or so do to a large tree that has roots going into the main line.  They scoped the main line to the street and found a big root in our pipe that took up most of the pipe.  A couple of loads of wash and it would have backed up.  solution was to dig down 7 feet by our sidewalk were the root was and replace the pipe.  When they got down there the replaced the pipe and scoped to the street and found some more roots and it was clay back to out clean out  which was about 15 feet from the first hole.  They could sleeve to the street but we have a weak link in the clay to the clean out.  So we opted to do a non trench, replace the clay, sleeve the to the street and jet the house. 
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
48
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived on time, cleared the drain, cleaned up the worksite. The scheduler and plumber were very friendly. Price was good, value was great. Will definitely use them again."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
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Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
170
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pablo Soto did a fast and great job, cleared the clog and got us flowing again. This man has a great personality and is an excellent master of his craft."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J I G Plumbing
4.9(
98
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"showed up on time and performed the work I requested plus while he was there I had a drain in the kitchen cleared that had been giving us problems"
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Completed Install

+8

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Bill Metzger Plumbing
4.8(
77
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Serving Orange, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1961

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Service was excellent from start to finish. They responded fast and got the leak repaired, all within a couple of hours. Reasonably priced and very professional! Highly recommend!"
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+40

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Orange, 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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