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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

14 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

A clogged air gap can cause a dishwasher not to drain. There are, however, other potential issues that can lead to improper drainage. For example, if you have attached the air gap to a garbage disposal and forgotten to remove the knockout plug, wastewater may backflow into the dishwasher. Check that the air gap is installed properly, and then look for clogs in the air gap and dishwasher filters. 

Coke and other sodas do clean a clogged drain, so this is one of those urban myths that has some truth behind it. Coke and similar sodas are caustic and will provide some cleaning power to your drains. However, the power of soda pales in comparison to dedicated cleaners or even baking soda.

Yes, chemical drain cleaners contain sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, both of which are not only dangerous to your health but also extremely caustic. Drain cleaners will corrode your pipes and could lead to destroyed drain lines, especially if the chemicals interact with the piping for long periods. Unfortunately, this extended interaction is likely if you’re dealing with a clog, as the drain cleaner will have just as much trouble as water does moving through your plumbing system.

Some experts estimate that descaling your cast iron pipes can extend their lifetime by upwards of 50 years, although there’s not a lot of research to prove it. But we do know that without proper maintenance, cast iron pipes can quickly rust—leading to more expensive issues like burst pipes or main line clogs.

A two-way cleanout can help if there’s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains.

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