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Avatar for Costello's Plumbing
Costello's Plumbing
4.9(
18
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend the company (Costello's Plumbing) as well as the employee who helped us (Miguel). My wife spoke with Mr. Costello this morning, and booked an appointment for Miguel (one of his workers) to come over and look at the situation / prepare an estimate. He did so (arriving iwihin the appointment window), gave us a good quote, and indicated the two parts that needed replacement (the garbage disposal unit and the cold water dual shut-off valve. He indicated that we could purchase those parts through the company, or if I had the parts onhand, he could just install them (saving money). Fortunately, The Home Depot nearby was open, and I was able to get the two pieces fairly quickly. Miguel then: * installed the garbage disposal (and took care of getting rid of the old one), * connected the replacement shut-off valve, * replaced the faucet itself, and made sure that none of it leaked. A job well done!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drain Raider Plumbing
5.0(
20
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Precise Plumbing
4.8(
447
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Had a broken sewer pipe. Very impressed with quick response and Jay was able to figure out the location of pipe using current technology. Crew was very professional and work was finished in four days, including the cement repair. Reasonably priced, prompt professional repairs. We will use Precise Plumbing for our next project."
Vessel sink
Floor drain and floor sink
Commercial floor drain
Laundry room
Pressure assist commercial toilet

+3

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Beastbay Plumbing
Beastbay Plumbing
4.5(
226
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Sewer Main - Install, Replace or RepairSewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From arranging an appointment to the actual appointment, I was treated with polite service, and the technician was very pleasant and knowledgeable. He explained every detail of the problem and expertly accomplished the repair quickly. I won't hesitate to use this company for future plumbing repairs."
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heater
Tankless and Water Filtration
Noritz Tankless
tub/shower enclosure

+22

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
271 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
721
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair+1 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Plumber misdiagnosed as toilet needing a "minor rebuild." He did that work, did not sufficiently test his fix, so the bathroom and family room flooded again because the actual problem was a clogged sewer line. He took several hours to unclog the sewer line, which maybe could have been done in 30 minutes from a much closer cleanout, if he had used a camera to locate the clog. He did finally break through the clog which restored temporary use of our plumbing to us. He wanted $300 to come back with a camera after breaking through the clog. Another company (Advanced Trenchless), another day, came out for free with a camera, located the problem, did not try to sell me an expensive whole new sewer line, scheduled and fixed the problem in a few hours by repairing a 3 foot section of the sewer pipe for a very reasonable price. Despite these problems with Albert Nahman Plumbing, we decided to pay them a monthly fee for future discounted (15% discount) work we wanted done (some new faucets installed) and for having them prioritize our future calls because we would then be a regular customer. When we had them and 2 other reputable companies come and give us bids for the faucet installations, after our 15% customer discount, Albert Nahman Plumbing was still 20% higher than the others. I had asked their customer service to send a different plumber from the one who had misdiagnosed the sewer clog problem. Instead, they sent the same plumber, who was not, without my encouragement, going to bid new angle stops and supply lines to replace our 32 year old, original, cheap plastic twist stops installed by the original builder. I wrote an email to Albert Nahman himself, which he encourages on his website, detailing these problems. He said he would look into it but he never got back to me."
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 rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
17
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Sewer Main - Install, Replace or RepairSewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leo did a very extensive plumbing repair that required digging through my bathroom floor and replacing a huge pipe to the outside. He also prepared and installed piping and fixtures for a bathroom remodel. Always showed up when he said he would and had a great crew. Cleaned up as well. Would highly recommend."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H K & S Plumbing Co.
4.3(
96
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair+1 more

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend this company!!! He responded within minutes of my searching for a plumber. He came the next day and installed a new tankless water heater. He also found a faulty electrical outlet and repaired it as well. Quality workmanship. I will keep his number. His name was Harry."
H K & S Plumbing Co.
Response time11 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Local Plumbing & Remodeling
4.9(
12
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Santos "Leo" Martinez is a pleasure to work with. He recently diagnosed and repaired my complex sprinkler & irrigation system. Leo is professional, amiable, and get's the job done in a timely manner. He has broad skills in plumbing, landscaping, and remodeling along with a solid work ethic and a pleasant, can-do attitude. I will definitely use his services again in the future."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Repair Sewer Line questions, answered by experts

That pungent rotten egg smell coming from your drain is likely the buildup of biofilm—hair, skin, and soap scum that turns into a black sticky mess. In this case, pouring down near-boiling water, baking soda, and white vinegar will remove the smell. Keep in mind that a rotten egg smell is occasionally a sign of larger sewage line clogs and other related issues.

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.

Homeowners insurance usually doesn’t cover sewer backups because it’s typically an avoidable problem with proper maintenance. The only exception would be if the backup is occurring because of local flooding and only if your city uses a combined drainage system for stormwater and sewage. If that’s the case, your policy should cover any resulting damage.

There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. 

Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul sewer odor throughout your house.

Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary. 

The Berkeley, CA homeowners’ guide to sewer line repair services

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