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Platinum Plus Plumbing
4.9(
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great plumber. Showed up when promised. We live in an old house with water heater in the closet on 2nd floor. Water heater was old with lots of rust and calcium deposits which plugged the draining hose up. Matt, the plumber, took care of the problem really fast and after a few minutes he came down the stairs with the old water heater on a dolly. He installed new flex piping for the new water heater and left the place clean. He never complained of the bad location or of the bad condition our old water heater was in. Matt was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and I can recommend him to anybody who needs a reliable plumber. His price was also very reasonable."
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+3

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Huft Home Services
4.9(
443
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Manuel and Alex were the best plumbers I have ever had. They were both very friendly, professional and knowable. I love my new water pipes. Even the water tastes better."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mr. Drain Corp.
4.5(
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I received a text message from Mr. Drain Corp. within minutes of submitting my online request on Angi around 5:30am on a Sunday morning - very quick. Their dispatcher was friendly and professional and called me to schedule an estimate less than 3 hours later — around 8:20am — and had a service window of noon-4pm for a technician to visit and give us an estimate. We ended up using a different provider who was able to arrive by 8:40am that same Sunday morning, but I was impressed by the quick customer service provided by Mr. Drain Corp. and will keep them in mind for future plumbing needs! "
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+8

141 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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C&C Plumbing Pros
4.9(
12
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Matt Cater fixed both of my toilets with new and correct parts. They are working perfectly now. No more constant running water every 5 minutes or high pitch squealing. He also re did the caulking all out my bathtub and shower. Excellent work. I will definitely have this company come back for future jobs. "
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Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beutler Air Conditioning & Plumbing
4.1(
102
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The technician was supposed to be doing a plumbing inspection and draining the water heater. My wife was home; the guy was at my place for a total of 20 minutes and did not say much, then left. I wanted to talk with him about what he saw and some possible things to work on, but he just gave my wife the invoice and left. I am not an expert in any way, but I would think it would take more than 10 minutes to drain and inspect the water heater alone. But I would not know since I was unable to speak with him. "
Drain Cleaning
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman Serving Folsom
4.5(
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Serving Placerville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had a window leak that needed to be repaired and door painting that to be completed. They were very helpful and came out right away to give us a quote and make the repairs. They took a little longer than expected but done the same day and overall we felt a very fair price for the work that needed to be done. Will definitely hire again for other small projects around the house! Thanks for everything!"
Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Placerville, 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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