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Avatar for Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
489
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a issue with our shower and regulating the hot water. We had Kevin put in a new handle and cartridge system. Kevin did a great job installing and cleaning up afterwards. Would hire again."
trailer jetter
opening the street
excavation
repairing the street
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Burris Brothers Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
76
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got the job done complety trust these men, first they didnt try to impress me with big words didnt tell me the sky was falling, they are matter of fact less talk more right to the point, not afraid to get their hands dirty like one of the otber companies that sent someone Tbat by looking at him wasn't about to work plumbing but work me for the $. a confidence man I was looking for a plumber and I found the Burris Brothers excellent, they worked well together and are kind and soft spoken, Not like the bombastic salesmen trying to impress me who pose as plumbers and who think that being loud pushy and better than everyone who is a prospective customer who likes being pushed around. I've done my own plumbing on my house this last 20 some odd years and qm getting on am an old man now, I trusted Burris right off, it took some time as my house has pipes from 1908 everyone got along the job is perfect they even asked me to have the gas co come out and recheck. Know they did right plumbers "
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Kahuna Comfort Plumbing Heating & Air
4.8(
327
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GOOD customer service. THANK YOU. "
Roots
Roots
Clean out
Liner
Two way clean out

+9

Response time30 mins
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
44
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called office to get on schedule and was able to get appointment same day. Office staff was lovely over the phone. Plumber arrived and assessed my kitchen drain line issue. Clarified all my questions and was able to come back the next day for the repair. Would call again for any plumbing issues."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Your City Rooter and Plumbing
4.8(
27
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jake was excellent, responded quickly and performed his job perfectly. Great plumber"
Original water heater location.
3/4” water main service and potable water system repipe (PEX A and Copper)
Plumbing Project
Drywall patch
Bathroom Remodel

+83

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Drain City Plumbing, Inc.
4.6(
270
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was on time for our appointment. He was very knowledgeable, was very quick to troubleshoot the problem. He was able to fix our water heater in less than 20 minutes!! Highly recommend Tony and his company!"
Tankless Water Heater
south gate water heater
sewer alteration wilmington
Response time3 hrs
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Clear All Rooter Plumbing
4.7(
370
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was very helpful these guys had good reasonable prices and didn?t take too long. Even showed me the problem was so I know where the issue occurred."
New Gas line
Trench
Metter connection
New earth Quake shut off Valve
New trench less pipe

+87

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Harmony Electrical, Plumbing and Air
5.0(
13
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Serving Wilmington, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good company, great service and always on top of everything would highly recommend to anyone!!"
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Response time10 hrs
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for drain clog or blockage clearing projects in Wilmington, 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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