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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 Gilroy, 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%
105 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
331
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Gilroy, 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."
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
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+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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ICR Plumbing and Home Repairs - Unlicensed Contractor
4.9(
18
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"ICR Plumbing provided exceptional service. I had a major problem where water was coming through the garage from the bathtub drain, "waste over flow " Israel was extremely knowledgeable and fixed the problem in less than a day's time. First he had to remove a heavy bookcase that was nailed to garage wall to access area, he removed and replaced all the sheet rock and pipe connected to bathtub. He did an awesome job and was very personable and honest, His price was reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone in need of home improvement, as he is knowledgeable in many areas and does great work! I will definitely call him again on more projects! He is The Best!. He went above and beyond his call of duty and helped me cut up other stuff with his electric saw so I could go to the dump. He even emptied my lawn mower bag for me which was not part of the job. He also is an expert at plumbing and has many years of experience."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fantastic Rooter, Inc.
4.5(
174
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"At first the company's name made us imagine they were just about clearing clogged drain lines, but we got superb service on a project to replace leaking shower faucets in the bathroom. Gerardo came to see what was needed and was very helpful in finding a quick and cost effective way to source the materials. He was completely committed to taking care of his customers. He returned to do the installation at the time we had agreed would be convenient for us, despite having been up working till all hours of the night on another emergency job. He even spent the time before returning to his emergency site to check and make sure the existing shower head was free of grit and working as it should. We absolutely will want this company, and him, for any future projects."
Outdoor Tankless w H
Before a Tankless install
After a Tankless install
Indoor Tankless & Repipe
Indoor Tankless W H

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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GN Central Coast Plumbing, Inc.
4.3(
28
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Gilroy, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gabriel Nieto of GN Plumbing did a fine job. He was able to visually detect a leak where the line from the propane tank enters the house, and pressure tested the gas line from the propane tank to the house to confirm the leak. With the help of his assistant, he repaired the line (replacing worn out portions of the line) within a couple of hours, confirmed there were no other leaks in the line (via additional pressure testing), and re-lit the gas furnace and water heater. Only complaint is the extreme expense ($890)."
Clog of main line
Unclog
Clog of main line
Installed a tankless water heater
Installed New toilet

+14

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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French Drains FAQs, answered by experts

A washing machine should drain the water used during its cycle through a drainpipe and out through the house’s plumbing. This is the same plumbing that sinks and shower drains run to, and if the U-bend is installed correctly, it shouldn’t smell. The total drainage from the house is then integrated into the city sewer system or, if you’re in the country, dispersed into a septic tank.

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.

Avoid flushing non-degradable items, schedule regular inspections, and address minor clogs promptly.

There are many things that could cause your basement floor drain to back up. One significant cause of a drainage backup is flushing non-flushable items, such as wipes, paper towels, and facial tissue. Other causes of a backed-up basement floor drain include tree roots impeding the drain pipe or an accumulation of hair, oil, and grease. 

You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.

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