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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Ray's Rescue Plumbing
4.8(
18
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ray was professional and thorough. He did a great job and left everything immaculate. Such a nice young man."
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Tankless Install
Happy to help

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
46
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bragg Plumbing knew exactly what the issue was and repaired it. They even cleaned the evaporator coil allowing the air inside to be much cooler than before! A+++ rating!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
167 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PEREZPLUMBING
5.0(
15
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Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jesus was very knowledgeable, friendly, did a good job. Cleared the drain and went above what I expected by going well into the pipe. Works great now!"
Septic tank pump out
Septic tank pump out
Kitchen sink install
Kitchen sink install
Kitchen sink install

+7

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

Air gaps get clogged by a few different means. Over time, food and grime can collect in the air gap, leading to a blockage. Mineral deposits from hard water are a common problem. Mineral buildup creates a film in the air gap and tubing, which can cause flow issues, as well as attract debris. Homeowners with hard water may want to remove mineral deposits regularly to keep the air gap clean and clear.

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.

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. 

Sometimes, the drain is just too clogged—thanks, stubborn hair and soap scum. In this case, you’ll need a more powerful drain cleaner than you can DIY safely at home. But this doesn’t mean you have to choose a traditional drain cleaner. 

You can find biodegradable drain cleaners at your local home improvement store or online for those drains that need a little more oomph. 

While on the hunt for a formidable drain cleaner, the best options are non-chemical clog solutions that combine enzymes and bacteria.

Yes, frozen pipes can prevent a toilet from working correctly. If the pipes are frozen, water cannot flow, which means your toilet tank won't be able to refill after a flush. This will prevent the toilet from flushing again. Depending on which lines are frozen, the ice can also block the drain pipe, preventing water from flushing away.

As a temporary workaround, you can manually add water to the tank for each flush. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can try filling the toilet bowl or tank with warm water and flushing to help thaw the ice. However, the best long-term solution is to unfreeze the pipes to get your toilet back in working order.

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