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Avatar for Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter
Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter
4.8(
104
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aaronâ s was able to get out sooner than other local company I contacted. Technician Alex is knowledgeable and good at explaining the situation as we figured out the problem over 3 visits. This was during our 2022-2023 160-year series of rainstorms. My basement and garage were flooding and I could hear the sump pump wasnâ t running. Replaced sump pump after finding the correct size. Then it ran but still flooded. He came back, figured out drain was blocked and where. This 60 year old house has had many changes over the years, so that wasnâ t easy. Replaced old drain in cost-effective way. All the while he maintained a positive professional attitude. I will call them again, including for a bid when I redo laundry room service."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Sink Fixture Install
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen faucet fixture repair
Shower Ugrade

+108

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF MONTEREY
MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF MONTEREY
4.8(
39
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He got here quickly and had to disconnect the home's entire water system to stop any flooding. Then he disconnected the existing water spout in my greenhouse and connected the new water spout. It works great now and it took him only approximately 15 minutes to do it all. Thanks for your quick response."
Plumbing
Plumbing info
Plumbing info
Plumbing
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
5.0(
39
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ike did a great job grading my yard. It was a tricky job but ike was very accomadating and did the job perfect. I recommend them for any further projects. Definitely gonna use him for my future projects"
Nice broom finish driveway with lights in stairs
Back yard excavating for house addition
Client had serious water problems water getting under the house we put french drain under concrete with sealant.problem solved?
Built play area for kids,had to flatten area and install 2 retaining walls
Installed pavers and retaining wall

+33

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
4.3(
29
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Don and his team were very professional and courteous. The scope of the job grew but am happy with the outcome and fair price. I'm confident if there happens to be any future problem, Don would stand by his work. Yes, would definitely use again and recommend to others."
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.

+4

Response time7 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
16
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceYard Drainage

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arturo and his assistant worked quickly and effectively, were easy to work with, and showed an excellent understanding of the electrical and plumbing systems serving my yard and garden. In short I will be very pleased to employ them again in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

There are a couple of things you can do to help prevent your French drain grate from clogging. First, keep yard debris clear so it doesn’t wash into the drain and clog the grate. You can also install a screen or filter over the grate to prevent large pieces of debris from entering the access point.

Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.

Regrading your yard can often fix drainage problems. You can also try aerating the lawn to encourage better drainage or install a new drainage system to prevent water from pooling in certain areas.

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.

Plumbers use a variety of tools to help unclog the toughest of drain clogs, but the most common tools they use are drain snakes and augers. They try a plunger or drain snake to start, then move to heavy-duty augers, and finally try using a hydro jetter to blast away the clog with high-pressure water. Hiring a plumber to unclog a drain costs $125 to $300, largely depending on the extent and location of the clog and which of these methods is best for clearing it.

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