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Avatar for Facilities Plumbing & Drain
Facilities Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
51
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I did a bit of research even though we had been without hot water for about a week. Mainly because we had roofers working and no roof where the water heater would be going in the garage. I received a call from Robert before we were ready for the project to begin and wrote down his info including the quote. I wanted a long warranty and not many companies were offering the 12 yr warranty. That was a plus, and when I finally made the decision to go with Facilities Plumbing and Drain I called Robert and he said Frankie could come right away...within the hour...it was about 550PM!! He indeed showed up and went straight to work with a smile. What a great attitude he has, especially considering he had been working since 7am. Hot water heater installed and he cleaned up everything too. Very professional, very nice and efficient."
Starbucks 100-Gal Waterheater
Sediments inside supply line
3M 100,000-Gal
dual 3m filter install
3M 100,000-Gal

+44

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Precise Plumbing
4.8(
447
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jay is very responsive to my inquiries. Jay and George Albert did a very good job in cleaning up the clogs of our bathroom sink pipe and kitchen drain pipe. With George onsite and Jay providing guidance, the trouble shooting of our drain pipe clog was done smoothly and successfully. George is a happy person. He was smiling and singing when working on a complicated drainage clogging problem. We were very happy with the service from Jay and his team. I would highly recommend Jayâ s Precise Plumbing company to work on plumbing jobs. Thanks to Jay and George Albert for their excellent service!"
Vessel sink
Floor drain and floor sink
Commercial floor drain
Laundry room
Pressure assist commercial toilet

+3

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for JPC Rooter & Plumbing
JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
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Our Work

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Fix-It Plumbing
Fix-It Plumbing
4.5(
179
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fix it Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. Since 2007, Fix it Plumbing has serviced countless homes and businesses throughout the greater bay area with exceptional customer service and superior workmanship, seven days a week. Our technicians are fully trained, licensed, and certified to handle 100% of the customer's service needs and provide you with the best quality of work possible. Call today for your free estimate

17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Masterflush plumbing
5.0(
23
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are amazing it started as simple clog drain but my tenant kids are amazing the clog was bcoz of two balls and a small car in p trap. They did amazing job and restlessly pursued h till job was done. Would hire them again in a blink of eye. Thank you Ali and Misba !!!"
Change shut off valve
Change shut off valve
Change shut off valve
Kitchen sink
Kitchen sink

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
179 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hydro Plumbing & Rooter Inc
5.0(
9
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Drain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

HYDRO PLUMBING & ROOTER IS A FULL-SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN HYDRO JETTING, SEWER REPAIRS, DRAIN CLEANING, EMERGENCY PLUMBING, AND WATER HEATER SERVICES.\nWith cutting-edge equipment and highly trained technicians, we provide fast, efficient, and long-lasting plumbing solutions for residential and commercial properties.

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Heat Pump Water Heater
Hydro Jetting
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Beastbay Plumbing
4.5(
218
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+1 more

Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an outstanding experience with Beastbay Plumbing & James Riggins, the pro they sent out. He quickly diagnosed my leaking ice machine and fixed it promptly. They also kept my home super clean with a matt. I would definitely book them again."
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heater
Tankless and Water Filtration
Noritz Tankless
tub/shower enclosure

+22

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
265 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Chemical drain cleaners can work to clear clogs in pipes, but their use should be approached with caution. These harsh chemicals can damage pipes over time, and they can also harm the environment. Use them sparingly and consider alternative methods such as using a plunger or a drain snake. If you have concerns about a persistent clog, it's best to consult a professional who can safely and effectively address the issue without causing further damage to your plumbing system.

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

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.

The drain pump will naturally make a standard operational and draining sound several times throughout your dishwasher cycle. If you hear abnormally loud sounds like scraping, grinding, or clicking, you may have food debris or a piece of glass stuck in your drain filter. Avoid dishwasher repair by always scraping food off your dishes and loading the racks correctly.

The first rule of plumbing is nothing but water, toilet paper, number one, and number two go down the drain. 

To prevent clogs, get yourself:

  • A compast pail where you can clean plates, drain grease, and toss scraps and paper towels. 

  • Drain screens for the shower, tub, and bathroom sink to stop hair, jewelry, toys, etc. from going down the drain.

  • Trash cans for everything that shouldn’t go down the drain, like dental floss, hygiene products, and cat litter.

P.S.: If you do drop your priceless ring down the drain, take a deep breath, and then follow these steps to retrieve jewelry from your drain.

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