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Avatar for My Neighbor's Plumber
My Neighbor's Plumber
4.1(
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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

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He gave me a list of all the problems, showed them to me, and gave me a cost for each item.  His company charges by the job, not by the hour.  I had him replace a corroded valve underneath the sink.  He is very good, but it was too expensive for that one job."
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Recommended by71%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.0(
364
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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 (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Customers say: Quick response

"Had Francisco help me out today on my kitchen drain I tried to plunge it but it didn't work and in no time Francisco took care of the situation."
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MVP Rooter Plumbing and Drains, Inc.
4.6(
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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 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

MVP Rooter Plumbing and Drains, Inc., provides professional plumbing services. We strive for perfection and are committed to superior service. Give us a call today!

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Plumbing Plus
4.5(
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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

"It went very well. The drain backed up several months ago. Plumbing plus cleared it then. When it backed up again recently they followed the clearing with a video inspection. The drain had a flaw from the original house construction. Scott analyzed the problem and knew how to fix it. Scott and Jarod efficiently replaced the bad joint with a free flowing elbow. They cut a clean hole in my driveway. Dug down to the pipe and replaced the bad joint. All that shows is a very neat concrete rectangular patch in my driveway. Good job! Pete"
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%
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Superior Residential Plumbing
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"José Miguel was prompt in responding. He was extremely friendly and professional and completed the work super fast. We had a clogged sink and he fixed it without a problem. We will definitely use this company in the future. Highly recommend!!!"
Shower valve
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+41

Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
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California Plumbing SD Inc
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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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We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived at time specified, was clean and friendly. Kept me informed on each step of the process, Left my kitchen sink area cleaner than he found it. Gave me some helpful recommendations."
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
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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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%
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Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
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Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job well done. Quick response ."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Home Leak and Drain Solutions
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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

Some homeowners use additives every month to help septic system performance, but according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the effectiveness of septic system and leach field additives is unknown. Further, additives made with organic solvents or alkali chemicals can actually be harmful to the necessary bacteria in a septic system.

You should hire a sewer service professional to unclog a main sewer line with tree roots. Tree roots can grow into the main sewer line, and this problem requires a specialized hydro jet, or rooter, that is powerful enough to clear the roots. The tree can also damage the main sewer line, and a professional will need to make repairs or replace the damaged sections. Sewer line replacement costs about $60 to $250 per linear foot.

Professional plumbers use many high-grade chemicals to unclog drains. Many use hydrochloric acid, known as muriatic acid, when it comes to extreme blockages. 

It can take anywhere from half an hour to a few hours to fix a main line clog, depending on the cause and severity of it. The job should not take more than a day to complete. Keep in mind that the main line is not the same as your home’s sewer lines (which connect to the main line and run to your house). Your city is responsible for any clogs or damage to the main line itself.

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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