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Avatar for Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
5.0(
24
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to say a big thank you to Plumbtree plumbing and rooter. I had a drain backup and called another plumbing company, who came out and cleared my drain, but 2 days later I was back to square one. Frustrated, to say the least. A friend of mine told me about plumbtree plumbing and rooter and their positive experience with them. So I called. I was impressed to say the least. When Josh, the plumbing technician came to the door, he was very friendly and very courteous. He only entered my home after putting on shoe covering to protect my floors. He assessed the situation and suggested that after he clears the drain that he should camera the line to find out why the backup reacurred. After clearing the drain he camera the line and found that I had a collapse mainline pipe. He was able to uncover the pipeline and repair it. Such a great relief to get to the bottom of my problem and have it repaired in 1 day. I definitely got what I paid for the first time around. Cheap is not always the way to go with plumbing issues. Plumbtree plumbing and rooter was well worth the money. Honest, friendly and caring. They went the extra mile for me. I would highly recommend these guys"
Before and After of Garbage disposal replacement.
Root intrusions at failed connection
Plumbing Project
Water Service Repair
Roots cleaned out of main line

+26

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Green Arrow Plumbing
5.0(
40
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As shown in the photos, my kitchen drain line was a mess and needed to be replaced. Cornelius did an excellent job managing all aspects of the job. He showed us pictures documenting the problem and provided us with a detailed estimate. Then, he and his team completed the work on time and budget -- all while working around our time constraints. Throughout the job, he did an excellent job communicating progress and giving us "heads up" about potential challenges. He is friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. Without reservation, we will call him again for our next plumbing problem!"
Water Heaters Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Drain replacement

+50

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC
5.0(
24
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"**Robert was very calm, cool, and collected!!!! I got a call from my tenant at about 1p on a Sunday afternoon, that her kitchen ceiling was leaking water. I suspected there was a plumbing issue right away, and I reached out to Robert. Instantly, Robert said he would go take a look after he completed his job across town. Heroically, Robert made it there in about 30 mins and discovered the issue was a clogged pipe, and used all his tools in his belt to help me clear the clogged drain issue. Long story short -- he fixed everything before 3p 😮😮😮 Thank you Robert!! You are the man!! I will call you without hesitation moving forward!!!"
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After
Water heater
Descaling tankless water heater
Toilet replacements

+34

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilmar Edwin Bautista
4.9(
159
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Wilmar Plumbing was very responsive and empathetic towards my situation. They had to fix a problem caused by the previous plumber who installed my shower/tub drain incorrectly. I couldn't shower due to the leak. They treated my case like the emergency it was and Wilmar and his team showed up first thing. They fixed it diligently. They were so good, I hired them to install new bathroom sinks. These guys are great!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing & Rooter Service
5.0(
25
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called the plumbing service in the morning and they showed up the same day, which I really appreciated. The specialist diagnosed the problem in about five minutes and had everything fixed in fifteen. No fuss, no surprises on the bill. Really happy with the experience and will definitely call them again."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
331
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The folks @ Mike Counsil have done work for us in the past, including the heater installation and unclogging/cleaning a backed up drain. Any time we've had work done by them, they are always right on time and very professional. They get the job done and clean up after they're finished to ensure there's no clean up for the customer. I highly recommend them for all of your plumbing needs."
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
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+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

There are many things that could cause your basement floor drain to back up. One significant cause of a drainage backup is flushing non-flushable items, such as wipes, paper towels, and facial tissue. Other causes of a backed-up basement floor drain include tree roots impeding the drain pipe or an accumulation of hair, oil, and grease. 

Most clogs are resolved quickly, often within an hour. More complex issues requiring pipe disassembly might take longer.

On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.

The best way to unclog a bathtub drain is to pour a pot of boiled water down the drain, being careful not to splash yourself. However, take precautions, as boiling water can damage PVC pipes and joints. Follow up with ½ cup of baking soda and ½ cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a small sink plunger and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour boiling water down the drain again and replace the drain stopper.

Start by unscrewing the overflow valve, which is located on the wall of your tub between the floor drain and the tub spout. Gently insert a plumbing snake down into the pipe, move it back and forth, and pull it out. Remove any hair, debris, and soap scum that comes out with it. Repeat the process until the snake comes out clean, and then reinstall the cap on your overflow valve.

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