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Drain Raider Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam from Drain Raider Plumbing did an excellent job. He came out and unclogged my bathroom tub drain and also fixed a clogged sink drain. He was professional, efficient, and knew exactly what he was doing. Highly recommend Adam if you need plumbing work done."
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+6

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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
101
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stan was excellent. Very professional and courteous. He would explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. He even gave me some pointers when doing plumbing. He was a pleasure to have at my house while performing the services for our plumbing repair. I felt the price was fair considering the quality of the workmanship, product and the warranty associated with the purchase. I will definitely use Oak Plumbing in the future and specifically request Stan."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"
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+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fix-It Plumbing
4.5(
179
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fix it Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. Since 2007, Fix it Plumbing has serviced countless homes and businesses throughout the greater bay area with exceptional customer service and superior workmanship, seven days a week. Our technicians are fully trained, licensed, and certified to handle 100% of the customer's service needs and provide you with the best quality of work possible. Call today for your free estimate

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Costello's Plumbing
4.9(
18
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Costello called to discuss the project quickly after I reached out through Home Advisor. He gave me a quote over the phone. We scheduled an appointment to do the work soon after. His technician was knowledgeable, courteous and quick to complete the work. We are extremely happy with the result and wouldn't hesitate to call again for other plumbing needs."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
719
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Can not imagine a better response, starting with my call for assistance, response time and how the technician, Tad methodically diagnosed the problem. We have an obscure kitchen fixture that required service in Feb 2019. Under warranty the problem was easily diagnosed by me, a problem possibly caused by me and a replacement part sent and installed by Albert Nahman team. Problem: I broke the faucet cartridge. Current Problem: restricted hot water flow in this kitchen sink only. Turns out the new cartridge part is now malfunctioning. I called and Tad arrived taking a step by step approach ruling out possible causes: a clog here or there, build up of sediment, or blockage in the lines or cartridge. The company that sells the product got on the phone with Tad and they collaborated on the problem and the tech person gave Tad one more thing to try. After the collaboration it is agreed, problem persisted and therefore that new cartridge part is now malfunctioning and will be shipped free of charge in two days. Thanks to all, who made this possible and I trust we will have Tad here again soon to finalize this fix. BTW, cost of service was less than expected given going rates for such a call lasting in excess of one hour. Another comment, spending time with Tad during the repair was a pleasure to have him explain, collaborate, listen and just chat. Questions on who to call next time, no question who I will call next time. I have read criticism of costs: In the Berkeley area "How much does it cost to hire a plumber? Some plumbers have a minimum fee for a service call. They might charge anywhere from $175-250 to come out and give you a consultation. Plumbers may give you a general service rate of $128-148 per hour when there are a lot of unknowns about a project and they aren't sure how long it will take. Some charge a flat rate for their plumbing services. For example, you may get charged $175 for a sink or drain cleaning, while toilet installation costs $500." Today costs are upfront, same as charges in Feb, $69 to arrive and assess the problem. Here in excess of one hour for $129 minus $25 coupon, total charge $173. I am ok and I expected these costs. If I was in Philly, where I grew up, I could call an uncle or cousin and get a better rate, a family rate. This is going rate for our area."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alan’s Plumbing and Drain
5.0(
4
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alan came and cleared out my kitchen sino drain after hours. He was very profesional and friendly. Was in and out in under 1 hour, and left everything clean and tidy. I will definitely be calling him for all my drains in the future."
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were great. Fixed the issue and went above and beyond with a few extra repairs. Professional and cleaned up everything. I will definitely reach out again for any work in the future."
Response time3 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Anything you drop down your sink runs the risk of damaging and clogging your pipes. Hair, bits of food, and other debris can catch on the item and build up over time, causing a clog. Even if it’s not valuable, it’s definitely worth trying to retrieve the item, or at the very least, asking a pro for specific advice.

As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to clean your linear drain every two to three months to prevent debris buildup. However, if you notice it draining slowly or an odor from your drainpipes, it’s best to clear the clogged drain and maintain it more often. If you let a clog go for too long, you may have to invest in the price of professional shower drain cleaning, which costs about $225.

To get rid of a sewer smell in your crawl space, you’ll have to find the source of the problem. If it has to do with your sewer lines, then repairing the line will help. You may need to make other repairs, like fixing your sump pump or encapsulating your crawl space to reduce moisture. After you make the repair, depending on the issue, you may still need to clean out your crawl space to get rid of the stink.

Yes, hiring a drain cleaner is worth it, especially when compared to the cost of not being able to use a sink, shower, toilet, or bathtub and the potential damage that flooding can cause in your home. You might try a temporary drain cleaning liquid or snaking it yourself, but if the clog is out of reach or these methods do not work, then hiring a professional drain cleaner is the way to go.

If you try a drain snake and various DIY methods for unclogging drains to no avail, bring in a professional plumber to assess the situation. Also, if multiple drains in your home are backing up or you smell sewage, a visit from a plumber is best. You can expect your drain cleaning costs to fall around $250, and this can include an assessment of what’s caught in your plumbing and if there’s a larger, underlying problem. You should also consider calling a pro if you need to snake a toilet, as DIYing this could lead to a cracked fixture.

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