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Avatar for My Neighbor's Plumber
My Neighbor's Plumber
4.1(
105
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service person arrived and told me what he was going to do. I told him he had to go in the attic and he said that wasn't a problem. I also said I had a second furnace and asked how much for it. He said he would take a look at it and tell me after he did the first one. He took the filters out on the patio for cleaning being careful to wear shoe covers when he came in the house. He did the second furnace for the same price of $39. I was very pleased with the whole experience.
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14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Plumbing Plus
4.5(
530
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service! We scheduled Plumbing Plus to replace the hot and cold cartridge's in a sink faucet and a tub pop-up drain and overflow gasket. Jared N. quickly assessed the problems. The faucet was so corroded with water deposits that it could not be dismantled to simply replace the hot and cold cartridge's. So Jared replaced the entire faucet with a high quality replacement. After the tub pop-up drain was replaced, Jared checked for leaks by looking in a 'trap door' in the ceiling below the tub that was left after the tub was replaced in an earlier remodel. Jared discovered that the entire tub drain was leaking and need to be replaced, which he did. He also corrected a problem with the drain pipe left from the previous remodel. Although the job was much more complex than expected, Jared was professional, efficient, and extremely cheerful throughout . We highly recommend Jared and Plumbing Plus"
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Always important to clean up after ourselves
Tricky Sewer Pipe Installation
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Ladders and lifts to access the pipe overhead

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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California Plumbing SD Inc
4.9(
238
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve had issues with my outdoor drain clogging. Alex helped me schedule an appointment and ensured me they would have the equipment to high power clean my drain. Sure enough the technicians showed up and were able to clear my drains same day. I’m very pleased with their great service!"
California Plumbing
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5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
354 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.2(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Created new drain connection for new gutter down spout. Flushed drains and sewer drain lines. Moy was very professional, very knowledgeable, and very helpful in explaining everything and answering all our questions. Would hire them again."
Excavate access hole to expose line and repair
Roots broke sewer pipe
Sewer replacement with trenchless system
Trenchless equipment in use
Pour asphalt after at the street

+32

Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.5(
361
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
4.9(
209
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our tankless water heater drained - annual maintenance. They show up when they say they will and do it right the first time. In the past we've had issues with AC's, plumbing and more. Evey time they've exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend them for any heating, AC or plumbing. We've used them for well over 20 years and wouldn't want anyone else. They are the best."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Home Leak and Drain Solutions
4.4(
28
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omar evaluated the situation and gave me a conservative estimate of what he could do, but as it turned out, he solved our backyard drain situation just before a big rain storm."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It is generally not recommended to pour hot or boiling water down a drain to unfreeze pipes due to significant risks. In some cases, the sudden temperature change can cause more ice buildup or produce steam, which increases pressure and could cause the pipe to burst, leading to costly damage and potential burn injuries. While hot water might help with a partially frozen drainpipe, it is unlikely to thaw a completely blocked water pipe further down the system. Additionally, boiling water can damage plastic pipes over time. Safer and more effective methods include using a space heater near the frozen section or applying hot towels directly to the pipe.

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.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

Professionals use snakes, hydrojetting, or chemical cleaners to clear blockages effectively without damaging pipes.

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

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