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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

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The scheduler,Jocelyn, called soon after I purchased the deal on Angie's list and was incredibly friendly and easy to work with.  She was able to find a slot that was convenient for me less than a week out.
Jocelyn called about 20 minutes ahead of the technicians arrival, well within the 3 hour window they provided. Teh technicians, James and Billy, were courteous, friendly and professional. For example, when in the condo they put on booties to keep things clean. After the assessment they went over the results with me and answered any question I had completely.
The experience from beginning until the end was perfect. I would definitely consider My Plumber in the future.
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18 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%
1 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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had been dealing with our shower slowly draining for about a week. After reading their reviews, we called California Plumbing. They used a hydro jetting machine to clear out years of buildup and our shower is draining much quicker. So satisfying!"
California Plumbing
Our Team!
We are happy to help!
We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
348 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.2(
408
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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 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Premier Rooter & Plumbing, Inc.
Premier Rooter & Plumbing, Inc.
4.8(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving El Cajon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike explained to me in details about the project,he gave me the break down of the cost of the project,it was a more than I budgeted for so we worked out the cost for the materials and labor that we could agree to,we scheduled to start the work the next day at 9 AM.the work was completed the same day ,everything was done exactly like Mike explained to me,after the project was completed Mike and John left the work site nice and clean. Mike was very courteous,pleasant and knowledgeable,I would call on Mike again if I need any kind of plumbing jobs."
Bathroom Remodel
Two Way Clean Out
Drain Repairs
Copper Re-pipe
Gas Line Repair

+6

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Snakes can occasionally enter homes through shower drains, although it’s quite rare. This can happen when they follow sewer pipes or accidentally find their way into plumbing systems. To minimize the risk, consider installing drain covers or stoppers on your shower drains. Always keep drains closed when they’re not in use, especially in areas where snakes are known to be active.

A small amount of diluted bleach is okay to pour down a garbage disposal. As part of your weekly garbage disposal maintenance, use 1 teaspoon of bleach with your concoction of ice cubes and lemon peels. Turn on the disposal and run the water until the blades chop up the ice cubes.

Any more bleach in your disposal can harden oils and greases in your drain, which can cause problems. Always wear gloves when working with bleach, and know that you really don’t need bleach at all—vinegar, baking soda, salt, and ice should do the trick.

If you have a sink stopper, it can feel more challenging to clean the drain without removing it, but here are a few simple steps:

  • Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain using a funnel

  • Pour 1 ½ cups vinegar into the drain

  • Close the sink stopper for 15–20 minutes

  • Open the drain

  • Pour 2 cups of boiling water down the drain (be cautious as boiling water can damage some types of pipes)

If the drain isn’t unclogged, repeat the process.

Clogged pipes are one of the top signs your water heater is about to fail. Potential symptoms of excess sediment buildup include not enough hot water, leaks, unusual noises, low water pressure, and discoloration or odors in the water.

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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