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Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.

4.16(
42
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Discount Plumbing and Rooter Co.

4.16(
42
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022

Discount Plumbing & Rooter Co. has been locally owned and operated for 20 years. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Call us today, you will not be disappointed.

"Best price by far. Work done quickly and efficiently. Definitely shop for best estimate. You will be amazed at how much prices differ !"

Ken L on October 2022

Selvin Plumbing and Rooter

4.67(
3
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•Approved Pro

Selvin Plumbing and Rooter

4.67(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to Selvin Plumbing and Rooter! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Just average in pricing and service. Will recommend it, though."

Manuel d on July 2022

Welcome to Selvin Plumbing and Rooter! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"Just average in pricing and service. Will recommend it, though."

Manuel d on July 2022

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Chandler's Plumbing

4.53(
630
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•Approved Pro

Chandler's Plumbing

4.53(
630
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
447 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

We are the water heater and sewer experts of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 20 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%.

"The plumber arrived at my house on time and completed the job quickly."

Jerome J on November 2025

We are the water heater and sewer experts of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 20 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%.

"The plumber arrived at my house on time and completed the job quickly."

Jerome J on November 2025

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Facilities Plumbing & Drain

4.91(
44
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Facilities Plumbing & Drain

4.91(
44
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
76 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Robert and his crew were great. They were able to replace my rusty old drain pipes that had developed a hole in one pipe and replace them. The drain system works great and I appreciate the hard work and effort in just finding the parts needed for my almost 100 year old plumbing and getting the replacement parts installed quickly so I could use water again. Thank You Robert and the Facilities and Plumbing Crew!"

Michael S on September 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Robert and his crew were great. They were able to replace my rusty old drain pipes that had developed a hole in one pipe and replace them. The drain system works great and I appreciate the hard work and effort in just finding the parts needed for my almost 100 year old plumbing and getting the replacement parts installed quickly so I could use water again. Thank You Robert and the Facilities and Plumbing Crew!"

Michael S on September 2024

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The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
154 local quotes requested
Warranties offered

We offer a variety of plumbing services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was excellent, very cleanly done, great knowledge and helpful information from Gert, the owner of company. Good communication from company. Would work with this business again."

Lois T on July 2024

We offer a variety of plumbing services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"The work was excellent, very cleanly done, great knowledge and helpful information from Gert, the owner of company. Good communication from company. Would work with this business again."

Lois T on July 2024

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Amesos Plumbing Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro

Amesos Plumbing Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."

Susanne P on December 2024

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Discover Plumbing and Rooter

4.69(
13
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•Approved Pro

Discover Plumbing and Rooter

4.69(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 local quotes requested

Plumbing and Rooter Services with Free Estimates and emergency calls available. Sewer and Replacement, Camera Inspection, Drain repair and cleaning service, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, showers repair and replacement, drain clogged.

"They did a fabulous job and was very professional."

Timothy B on May 2025

Plumbing and Rooter Services with Free Estimates and emergency calls available. Sewer and Replacement, Camera Inspection, Drain repair and cleaning service, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, showers repair and replacement, drain clogged.

"They did a fabulous job and was very professional."

Timothy B on May 2025

Javier's Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor

3.96(
13
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•Approved Pro

Javier's Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor

3.96(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We specialize in plumbing and we pay special attention to detail and our customers' needs. The quality of our work is what truly sets us apart, so don't hesitate and give us a call for a free estimate!

"Javier is a full-on crook. He was brought on by my general contractor to do some handy work. He took a deposit and did disgusting work. A high school project could not be this poor in quality. We asked him if he wanted to continue and do real work and he elected to quit and return the $1000 deposit. He is since then evaporated, never to be seen or reachable. Avoid the hassle of a lawsuit. Stay away."

Xiao Y on March 2023

With over 10 years of experience the home improvement industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We specialize in plumbing and we pay special attention to detail and our customers' needs. The quality of our work is what truly sets us apart, so don't hesitate and give us a call for a free estimate!

"Javier is a full-on crook. He was brought on by my general contractor to do some handy work. He took a deposit and did disgusting work. A high school project could not be this poor in quality. We asked him if he wanted to continue and do real work and he elected to quit and return the $1000 deposit. He is since then evaporated, never to be seen or reachable. Avoid the hassle of a lawsuit. Stay away."

Xiao Y on March 2023

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Pinnacle Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro

Pinnacle Plumbing, Inc.

5.00(
14
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•Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good price. Efficient. "

Ruby N on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Good price. Efficient. "

Ruby N on November 2025

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Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.96(
28
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•Approved Pro

Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.96(
28
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
130 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer's in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

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Stephanie E on October 2025

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer's in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

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Stephanie E on October 2025

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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in San Mateo, 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.

The San Mateo, CA homeowners’ guide to drain clog or blockage clearings

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