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Avatar for Steven Bailey Plumbing and Rooter
Steven Bailey Plumbing and Rooter
4.9(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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GoFlow Plumbing
5.0(
5
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

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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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

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.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

There are several common signs that your main sewer line may be clogged. Key indicators include multiple fixtures in your home draining slowly, gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilets, and water backing up into showers, sinks, or toilets. You might also notice water backing up from the plumbing system's drain cleanout, water in your basement drain, or unexplained wet patches on your lawn. Foul odors, such as the smell of raw sewage or rotten eggs, are another common symptom. The most reliable way to confirm a main sewer line clog is to hire a professional plumber to perform a camera inspection.

Boiling water helps unclog a drain, but usually only with a harder abrasive such as baking soda or vinegar. On its own, it isn’t the most effective tool. In addition, you shouldn’t use boiling water if you have PVC pipes, as it can soften or melt them. Use a plunger or enlist the help of a pro if you have plastic pipes.

The cost to repair a main sewer line clog is about $3,110 on average. The average cost range is  $1,310 to $4,950, but it can go as low as $215 and as high as $9,300 or more. The cost factors for this repair include the severity of the clog, pipe accessibility, video inspection, removal method, permits, pipe material, labor rates in your area, and time of year. Repairs made from outside during the winter can be more difficult due to the frozen ground or during the spring if the ground is saturated from a lot of rain and snow melt.

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