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Steven Bailey Plumbing and Rooter
4.9(
8
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We did not have a go-to plumber, nor did our neighbors, so we asked Angi. They recommended Steven Bailey, and it was the right choice. The job was a simple replacement of a traditional bathroom sink drain plug with a pop-up that will catch hair and, we hope, prevent future clogs. Steven was responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly, and he explained the options clearly and simply. He is an honest and skilled tradesman, and charged the minimum for the job, which was less than other quotes. Now we have a go-to plumber, and you can too!"
WaterHeater Makeover
50 Gallon Upgrade
50 Gallon Short
Gas Valve
Drain Valve Upgrade

+35

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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GoFlow Plumbing
5.0(
5
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Your plumbing problem becomes our problem to solve.\n\nThat’s not just a tagline, it’s how we operate. When you call GOFLOW, you’re getting a team that knows this area, knows plumbing, and genuinely cares about doing the job right.\n\nWe’re not a franchise. We’re not a call center routing you to whoever’s available. We’re a local company built by plumbers who got tired of watching customers get treated like transactions instead of people.

Kept existing config
Min visual impact
Moen Flo Install
Backflow Preventer
Backflow Preventer

+2

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
JOHN MOUNTAIN
5.0(
7
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These are the consummate professionals that you want doing your project. Excellent communication from start to finish. Their work is immaculate. Their attitudes are friendly and helpful. On time every day. Cleaned up after. No drama whatsoever. I would hire these guys again in a minute."
Response time10 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Bleach is generally not recommended for your shower drains. Although diluted bleach can technically help clean your drain, it will not unclog your pipes. In fact, bleach can harm your plumbing system because it’s so powerful. The bleach can change the color of your sink and even corrode metal pipes and fittings.

Often, people reach for bleach because it's already in their house. But it's worth getting a plunger or a drain snake for the job instead. It'll be a lot less money to buy a new plunger than to pay a plumber to repair or replace damaged pipes.

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

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.

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.

Anything from debris, rust, ice, and even poor installation can cause clogs in your plumbing vents. Some signs of a clog include slow drains, gurgling sounds in drains and toilets, and bad odors. The bad odors are the most concerning, as these can include methane and hydrogen sulfide. Contact a plumber to come take a look if you notice any of these signs.

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