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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
99
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our sewer main busted and Oak Plumbing’s master plumbers Matt & Mike did a great job at digging down over 7ft to replace the broken section and also upgraded my single sewer main clean out which was nearly rusted through to a dual solid ABS clean out. And also I would like to add that Nate also did a great job at identifying our problem! Thanks guys! You’re AWESOME!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Mr. Eds Plumbing & Rooter Service
4.9(
46
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Today I had the best experience with Mr. Ed's Plumbing! This is a family business and they take great pride in their work. Mr. Anthony Sharde and his brother came to repair/install my garbage disposal; they are two of the most amazing young human beings. I was pretty worried to have my plumbing serviced due to COVID-19, but they came fully prepared with masks, maintained social distance, and we enjoyed some great conversation while they fixing the problem. They also made recommendations for moving forward (making sure my 17-year-old sink had new pipes to ensure best future performance on my new garbage disposal). They are now my go-to plumbing company; great suggestions and great work from good people. I will refer them to everybody I know."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Express Sewer & Drain, INC.
4.6(
338
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was an excellent experience overall. Professional and personable service with both the scheduling and the service call. Do not hesitate to use Express Sewer and Drain for household drain issues."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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J Drains Rooter Service
4.8(
13
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The sewer line backed up at 8PM on a Sunday night. Called J Drains because they could come out right away. We've had problems with tree roots in the past, so figured that was the issue. They showed up around 10PM and stayed until 12AM, but were unable to clear the blockage. The person came back the next day and eventually cleared the blockage, or so I thought. One week later it was clogged again. Ended up calling another company who replaced a 12 ft section of the main sewer line between the house clean out and the city clean out (all under the yard, not the patio, thankfully).
I give J Drains credit for showing up late at night and trying to fix the issue. However, in retrospect, the guy that showed up did not really know what he was doing. The house clean out (a two way clean out) was holding water, which means that the clog was downstream. The city clean out 12 ft away was dry, so clearly the clog was in between those two. However, time after time, he put the cable down the clean out and fed out nearly 60 ft of line. Obviously that was running into the house, and he could have damaged the plumbing in the house. Then he tried to tell me that the clog was upstream of the house clean out that was holding water. How is that possible?! There was talk of busting up the courtyard patio, etc. He even took the cable up on the roof and went through a bathroom vent trying to clear the blockage. Eventually, he got lucky, and the cable went the correct direction through the house clean out, punching through the clog. Too bad the sewer line was so damaged, that a week later, it had to be replaced. This time, by a company who could correctly locate the position of the blockage, and recommend a logical plan of attack.
The last thing that bothered me about J Drains was the bill. While the cost was reasonable, the guy who came out told me that his boss wanted him to charge me over $1000 for a list of things. He proceeded to tell me that he was going to waive all those fees and only charge me $400 total (for the previous night plus that day). At the time, I thought I was getting a deal, but the more I thought about it, the more it annoyed me. It felt like they were jacking their prices up, so they could then discount it, making me feel better about what I was paying. If he was really invoicing people for less than half what he should, he'd be out of a job. So clearly, this is a company practice to make people think they're getting a deal. Not professional at all.
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
US Trenchless
4.9(
8
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During a house purchase US Trenchless came out and scoped the main sewer line.  They gave me a detailed report.  They also gave me a quote to replace the line.  After doing some comparison shopping US Trenchless beat a competitors low bid by 10%.  The work was done on time and professionally.  I would recommend them and use them again.  Ross and Tim were great."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Star Plumbing Sacramento
3.7(
39
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They arrived approx as scheduled: were unable to repair the dripping faucet(suggested I replace it); determined that the replacement garbage disposal I had purchased was too large for the space and should be replaced with the same model as the old one and that there was already a water line for a refrigerator. I went out and bought the specified garbage disposal and they returned later in the day to replace it. They told me what water line to buy for the refrigerator but did not hook it up."
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Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Lateral Cleaning Plumbing Specialists
5.0(
5
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Serving Thornton, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"FANTASTIC: Jimmie arrived on time . He quickly identified the slow-drain issues with both the sink and bathtub. He explained the toilet slow-flush was because of the small watertank. Jimmie also let me know my home my home lacked the county and home access points to the sewer lines that all my neighbors have. I highly recommend Jimmie for his honesty, integrity, workmanship,, and professionalism.."
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Thornton, CA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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