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Avatar for Castaneda Grading & Excavating
Castaneda Grading & Excavating
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Humberto is a very creative problem solver! Personable and definitely interested in customer satisfaction, so spends time understanding the full scope of the problem. The problem was the subterranean north wall of the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church in Vallejo that was far from being waterproof, especially with the rains last winter. Castaneda dug out the soil next to the wall, pressure washed it and applied two coats of DryLok and then a layer of Henryâ s waterproofing. Then Humberto installed a French drain and then a big pipe to route the water off of five downspouts. To get the correct drainage slope, more excavating needed to be done than anticipated. Removed five landscaped trees and lots of concrete that was in the way of the drains which were to be routed under city sidewalks."
Garden
Graded
Finished driveway
Final slope grade
Finish grade 4 inches below sidewalk

+77

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Raider Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
Drains replacement
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+6

Precise Plumbing
4.8(
447
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

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Customers say: Quality work

"Jay came through HUGE for my family & I this morning, SUNDAY morning! Main drain to street AND secondary drain both CLOGGED on a Saturday night. Jay was 1st to respond, through Angi, early Sunday morning and I m so glad he was 1st to get back to me. Jay is also an owner/operator which I like. Very friendly over the phone, also very direct in price quote. He told me he d have the problem solved for $___ which, for a Sunday I felt was reasonable, and even though the job ended up being a bit more involved/complicated and definitely more time consuming than originally expected, he actually charged me one cent less than he quoted me! Got entire house drains cleaned out as well as main & secondary drains. Was also very prompt arriving within an hour or so of initial correspondence . Jay and his technician were both very pleasant and made sure to explain to me each step he would be taking to clear the drains, taking the time to make sure I understood what was likely happening and what the likely solution would be. Jay made sure I was happy before leaving and assured me that we won t have any drain problems. We can t thank you enough for showing up within an hour of our talking and getting the job done well at the price you quoted me!! We are now washing dishes and doing laundry which, without Jay and his tech, we d still be waiting to do. Not to mention showering and basic everyday household activities that absolutely require water. Sincerely THANK YOU, Jay and Precise Plumbing!!! You came through for us BIG TIME!!!"
Vessel sink
Floor drain and floor sink
Commercial floor drain
Laundry room
Pressure assist commercial toilet

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
99
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent well done fantastic ! The gentleman was well mannered and knowledgeable.He was prepared with all of his materials including shoe covers AND drop cloth. He assessed the job gave me the proposal. Completed the job and gave essential feedback on how to maintain the drain to Prevent future problems. Extremely helpful and honest."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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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 Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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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

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Water Heaters Masters
4.9(
108
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I knew the water heater was leaking as per the tenant, but did not know the extent.  Matt described it to me, confirmed by the renter, and then gave me a bid and did the work on the spot.  He did the needed diagnosis, performed the work to specifications by the county, and hooked everything up well.  He cleaned up well, and took away the old water heater.  I would recommend them."
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+20

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

While there is no specific “best” method to clear hair out of a drain, several options work well. Using a combination of baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the hair clog is a great and easy way to help clear the drain. Drain snakes are also effective for more severe clog buildups. 

Costs depend on clog severity, pipe condition, equipment required, and labor.

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

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