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Avatar for Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
331
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"All went great they rehung the sewer pipes under the house. Replaced the damage sewer pipe. Installed a new fresh water pipe from the water meter to the house installed a pressure regulator and a back flow on the hot water heater. Pached all the holes and even one the didn’t cause"
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 rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Jess Plumbing
Jess Plumbing
4.9(
50
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jess was did a fantastic job installing a sewer clean out for us. We had a major backup, sewage had backed up into the tubs and he came out on a Sunday to address our emergency. He was very communicative and explained the whole process. I will definitely hire him for all our future plumbing needs!"
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 by93%of homeowners
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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC
5.0(
23
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Sewer Main - Clear

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%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JPC Rooter & Plumbing
JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This contractor performed the service efficiently, and provided the analysis and options for the sewer line. I felt he was honest with the options and did not try to sell additional services that were not warranted, in my opinion."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilmar Edwin Bautista
Wilmar Edwin Bautista
4.9(
159
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent scheduling, polite and conscientious about cleaning up after themselves. Very knowledgeable and spent time explaining what he did and why, and showed pictures of things that he saw during his work."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.2(
78
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Atherton, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a drain backing up in our garage, so we called In and Out Plumbing (after having an estimate done by another plumber, who said we needed some major upgrades costing upward of $1800!). In and Out did a free estimate (but jumped right to work) and snaked the drain after doing a few diagnostics. They came out about 1.5 hours after I called and about 3 hours after I called, I no longer had a back-up in my garage! I forgot to use my Angie's List coupon, but even so, it was worth it for fast, efficient service."
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

A sewer line should be cleaned at least once every 18 to 22 months. The process takes about 30 minutes or up to 5 hours, depending on the size of the line, how easy it is to access, and how long it’s been since the previous cleaning. If your sewer line hasn’t been cleaned in a couple of years or you don’t even know the last time it’s been cleaned, it’s time to call a pro.

In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.

Sewer gas in any location can cause eye and respiratory irritation if you’re exposed at low levels, or more severe symptoms if you’re exposed at high levels—but fortunately, the fresh air outside means it’s less likely to affect your physical health. However, sewer smells outside can still indicate significant plumbing problems that will need to be dealt with, such as a potentially damaged sewer line or roof vent pipe.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

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