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Last update on January 30, 2026
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter was on time clean and courteous they cleaned up after themselves and flushed our water heater for us!! We will put Plumbtree Plumbing and Rooter’s contact in our phone and will use them going forward!!"
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Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Had a stubborn drain clog that wouldn?t budge no matter what we tried. Adam came out quickly, cleared it fast, and made sure everything was draining perfectly before leaving. Super professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommend!"
+6
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Awesome. Showed up on time. Kept work area clean and put everything back where it belonged. Gustavo is terrific. Professional and easy to work with. I would use him again and I have referred him to my friends."
+167
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Replaced our kitchen faucet. Responded quickly and did a great job. No mess left after the job, they cleaned up nicely."
+7
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1994
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"The folks @ Mike Counsil have done work for us in the past, including the heater installation and unclogging/cleaning a backed up drain. Any time we've had work done by them, they are always right on time and very professional. They get the job done and clean up after they're finished to ensure there's no clean up for the customer. I highly recommend them for all of your plumbing needs."
+11
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Arrived on time. Our backyard drain was clogged. Felipe and his teammate did an excellent job and was able to open the clogged drain within time and budget. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a professional"
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Went very well. Jess analyzed our situation and determined the best solution and implemented the improvements. New drain pipe and professional in-ground sump pump."
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Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
+56
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The quality of work speaks for itself. Clean, efficient, and done right the first time. I wouldn’t call anyone else.”"
Serving Fremont, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Lalo and his team did a great job! Aaron came first and I showed him one leak near my water heater and he went directly to Home Depot and immediately fixed that problem- just as a good faith measure. Then Lalo came and the two of them talked with me about what needed to be done with several options. They gave me an estimate and I said yes. Within an hour we had three of his team working on opening up access to the areas that needed work and procuring materials. I tried to keep ahead of them moving furniture and garage stuff out of the way ( they would have done this if I hadn?t been available to do it). While they were here my wife decided she wanted some fixtures replaced and they discovered some other drain leaks and slow drains. He and his team took care of everything and would have done more if requested. Polite and helpful. They tore into the walls and ceiling to get access and they patched up and painted so you wouldn?t know anything had been done. Would I use JVM again? YES"
On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
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.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
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.
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
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