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Avatar for Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
5.0(
49
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gustavo was professional with reasonable pricing. He did a great job in both bathrooms. I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting good quality plumbing work without price gouging. He explained everything every set of the way. An excellent plumber. I plan to use him for any future projects will need."
Plumbing Project
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Shower Valve
Shower Area Remodel
New Bidet

+167

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter, Inc.
5.0(
24
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very well. Glenn called me within minutes of my online request and he was very helpful and honest. He did not think I needed a plumber for the type of job I need. Nonetheless, he even made himself available to help by facetime. Great experience and I will contact him in the future if I need any plumbing services"
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
Avatar for Green Arrow Plumbing
Green Arrow Plumbing
5.0(
40
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were courteous and kept me informed of each step and material used. I recommend this company for any and all plumbing and and repiping. The prices are quite reasonable"
Water Heaters Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Drain replacement

+50

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
329
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I use Counsil for the quality of their work and trust them to do it to highest city inspection standards. I had to do two replacement sewer lines. Counsil plumbing did the digging, plumbing and cement work with same people; the other contractor did plumbing, subcontracted sleeving sewer line and subcontracted concrete work. Counsil left the house as he found it. The other contractor left trash, rebar and wood and never came back. Counsil used a price master and a detailed contract, the other contractor gave me verbal price which became opaque. I use Counsil when i need quality work that meets inspection specifications and am willing to pay for it."
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Jess Plumbing
Jess Plumbing
4.9(
48
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus is amazing! He went above and beyond to get the job done right. He cares about the quality of work and service his team provides. He is very professional and reliable. He took care of my fathers house like it was his own house. He responds quickly to any inquiries. Very honest and upfront about his pricing and what his services include. If you want it done right, I would contact Jess Plumbing."
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project /water main
Old gate valve/ doesn’t shut off water
Installed new Zoeller sewer tank lid

+178

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC
5.0(
21
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure being able to have Robert come out to help with my family s water heater issues. He was very friendly and is a well experienced plumber (I believe he told me 20 years as a licensed plumber). Response time was excellent, same day service, and the cost of service was more reasonable than any other estimates we received. I would highly recommend Robert and Drain Right to my friends or family, and I will be reaching out for his plumbing services again if I ever encounter any plumbing issues while I m still living in the Bay Area."
Before
After
Water heater
Descaling tankless water heater
Toilet replacements

+34

Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A JACQUES PLUMBING & DRAIN
A JACQUES PLUMBING & DRAIN
5.0(
24
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Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plumber resolved all my projects. Installed my clean out, new faucets, toilets, water hater tankless and copper piping in my house. Plumber was a professional and did excellent work highly recommended"
Whole house Water Filter
Whole house Water Filter
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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FDL Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
41
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"**Highly recommend FDL Plumbing!** Francisco from FDL Plumbing was prompt, professional, and efficient. He arrived at 10am to diagnose my water heater issue and clearly explained my options. After discussing pricing, we agreed to proceed, and Francisco had a new unit installed by 11:45am, exceeding his initial timeframe. Francisco was a pleasure to work with â he completed the job expertly while maintaining a friendly demeanor. His work ethic and competitive pricing (especially for San Francisco) were refreshing. Thank you, Francisco, for the outstanding service!"
Existing PRV
New 3/4 Pressure reducing Valve
Existing
New Kitchen Sink/Faucet/Disposal
New Home in Moraga CA

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.2(
78
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Arrived when promised, and assessed the work needed. Their estimate was not within my budget. I was able to find a handyperson to take care of this, instead."
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Plumbing & Rooter Service
Plumbing & Rooter Service
5.0(
25
)

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Plumbing & Rooter Service. From start to finish, their team was punctual, professional, and highly efficient. The quality of their work was exceptional, and it was clear that they take great pride in delivering top-tier service. Their pricing was very fair and reasonable, especially considering the speed and precision with which the job was completed. Everything was handled smoothly, and they exceeded all of my expectations. I highly recommend Plumbing & Rooter Service to anyone in need of reliable, high-quality plumbing services. I will certainly be using them again for any future projects."
Response time2 days
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Some older homes have toilets in the basement to combat sewage backups. This type of toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty, acted as a safety valve over the incoming sewer line. If a line backed up, it would back up into the toilet because it was the lowest fixture in the home, keeping it out of sight and away from the finished areas of the house.

Basement toilets were also used by workers with messy jobs, like those who worked in coal mines or steel mills. This way, they could clean up and avoid tracking dirt through their home.

Hiring a reliable and professional plumber involves researching plumbing companies in your area, speaking with the plumbers to get a sense of their services and qualifications, and checking online for licensing and customer reviews. You can ask the following questions to help find the best and most reputable plumber in your area:

  • Do you charge by the hour or by the project?

  • Are you licensed, certified, and insured?

  • Does your work come with any type of warranty?

  • Do you have customer references I could speak with?

  • Do you have experience handling my particular issue?

The cost to clean a sewer line is about $370, ranging from about $190 to $550 on average. The specific cleaning method and the problem's severity will impact the project's overall cost. Some of the most common sewer line cleaning methods include:

  • Snaking or rodding: $100–$250

  • Hydrojetting: $350–$600

  • Chemical treatments: $600–$1,000

  • Repair or replacement: $1,000–$7,500

You might think it’s OK to ignore a faucet that drips if it’s not too bad, but doing so can cause more damage. A leaky faucet can also increase water bills and potentially attract bugs and other pests to your home. When you find a water leak, it can result in water damage to your home, which can cause structural issues and mold growth.

Most of the time, homeowners are responsible for replacing a main water shut-off valve. This is because the property owner also owns the water service line from the shut-off valve near their property line to their house. That means they must maintain, repair, or replace it when needed.

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