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Attic Pros

4.91(
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Attic Pros

4.91(
195
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Attic Pros provides outstanding products combined with superior service to ensure your satisfaction. Our team work's directly with you making sure we cover all areas that may have insulation issues. Once we've done this we can make a custom plan for property. Call Attic Pro Today for your professional consultation. *******5% Off Mold Removal Project******* For a limited time, we're excited to offer you a special discount of 5% off your mold removal project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure a healthier environment for your home or business while saving money. Contact us today to schedule your mold inspection and take advantage of this exclusive offer!

"Hired to blow new insulation into the attic. Reasonable pricing, professional people who showed up on time and kept the work area clean. Would recommend."

Joyce S on August 2025

Attic Pros provides outstanding products combined with superior service to ensure your satisfaction. Our team work's directly with you making sure we cover all areas that may have insulation issues. Once we've done this we can make a custom plan for property. Call Attic Pro Today for your professional consultation. *******5% Off Mold Removal Project******* For a limited time, we're excited to offer you a special discount of 5% off your mold removal project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ensure a healthier environment for your home or business while saving money. Contact us today to schedule your mold inspection and take advantage of this exclusive offer!

"Hired to blow new insulation into the attic. Reasonable pricing, professional people who showed up on time and kept the work area clean. Would recommend."

Joyce S on August 2025


Precise Plumbing

4.96(
379
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Precise Plumbing

4.96(
379
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

Precise Plumbing is a well established plumbing business in the East Bay Area. With over 15 years of unmatched experience, we are experts in the trade. Here at Precise Plumbing, customer service always comes first. We pride ourselves on reliability, integrity, great communication, and providing quality work. As professional plumbers, we are timely, we pay attention to detail, and keep you informed/educated about your plumbing projects or tasks as we strive to provide the best service. Call us today as we look forward to earning your business!

"Very satisfied - a real pro. Competent, clean, explained everything. Highly recommend."

William S on January 2026

Precise Plumbing is a well established plumbing business in the East Bay Area. With over 15 years of unmatched experience, we are experts in the trade. Here at Precise Plumbing, customer service always comes first. We pride ourselves on reliability, integrity, great communication, and providing quality work. As professional plumbers, we are timely, we pay attention to detail, and keep you informed/educated about your plumbing projects or tasks as we strive to provide the best service. Call us today as we look forward to earning your business!

"Very satisfied - a real pro. Competent, clean, explained everything. Highly recommend."

William S on January 2026


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Water Heaters Masters

4.96(
102
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Water Heaters Masters

4.96(
102
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

We are a small family owned business and our reputation is built one satisfied customer at a time. In a time where finding honest and well trained experts in the plumbing industry is difficult, we pride ourselves in serving you better. We know you have choices and will make every effort to demonstrate that we are the best option for your water heater, tankless water heater, and high efficiency water heater needs. We offer competitive pricing, the best products, and most important great customer service. We also want to do work for your friends and family, so the best endorsement for us is a job well done and a happy customer. We do standard water heater repairs and replacement but also bigger projects like relocation jobs and tankless water heater installations to name a few. Our technicians are highly experienced and have installed thousands of water heaters. Call or text us at 925-817-8342 for a free estimate. We serve residential or commercial customers, including apartments and condos.

"They were able to get out to me quickly, even on the weekends. They were very professional. "

Katharine K on December 2025

We are a small family owned business and our reputation is built one satisfied customer at a time. In a time where finding honest and well trained experts in the plumbing industry is difficult, we pride ourselves in serving you better. We know you have choices and will make every effort to demonstrate that we are the best option for your water heater, tankless water heater, and high efficiency water heater needs. We offer competitive pricing, the best products, and most important great customer service. We also want to do work for your friends and family, so the best endorsement for us is a job well done and a happy customer. We do standard water heater repairs and replacement but also bigger projects like relocation jobs and tankless water heater installations to name a few. Our technicians are highly experienced and have installed thousands of water heaters. Call or text us at 925-817-8342 for a free estimate. We serve residential or commercial customers, including apartments and condos.

"They were able to get out to me quickly, even on the weekends. They were very professional. "

Katharine K on December 2025


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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
656
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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning

4.64(
656
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
23 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"They are prompt, honest. all tech people well knowledgeable and they follow all maintenance procedures step by step. I highly recommend. Them."

Jafar A on January 2026


American Pipe Bursting

4.98(
29
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American Pipe Bursting

4.98(
29
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

American Pipe Bursting is your solution for all your sewer main clearing and septic system needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question who to call.

"Friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and professional. There are cheaper plumbers out there, but the quality of service provided seems well worth it. I plan to rehire again in the future."

David H on February 2022

American Pipe Bursting is your solution for all your sewer main clearing and septic system needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question who to call.

"Friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and professional. There are cheaper plumbers out there, but the quality of service provided seems well worth it. I plan to rehire again in the future."

David H on February 2022


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S&L REMODELING AND DESIGN INC

4.92(
36
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S&L REMODELING AND DESIGN INC

4.92(
36
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

S&L Remodeling and Design are committed to providing honest, professional services and sincerely understanding your needs. We provide a clean and safe job site every day and make sure that the project gets done right the first time. Our team is always staying on top of the latest trends as well as training and expanding our knowledge regarding the newest construction and design solutions available, including the use of cutting-edge technology. We are ready for whatever project you throw our way.

"Did a remodeling with S&L, they've done a great job. Team is responsible and project deadline was on time. Daniel was great to work with! Highly recommended"

David D on May 2023

S&L Remodeling and Design are committed to providing honest, professional services and sincerely understanding your needs. We provide a clean and safe job site every day and make sure that the project gets done right the first time. Our team is always staying on top of the latest trends as well as training and expanding our knowledge regarding the newest construction and design solutions available, including the use of cutting-edge technology. We are ready for whatever project you throw our way.

"Did a remodeling with S&L, they've done a great job. Team is responsible and project deadline was on time. Daniel was great to work with! Highly recommended"

David D on May 2023


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JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
46
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022


"We love our new kitchen and flooring, and new powder room! Al is extremely professional. He takes time to ensure everything is done beautifully. He communicates well to make sure that all expectations are accurate. Payment schedule is clear and concise. He is helpful in providing options and suggestions for complications that arise or just for choosing paint color or tile layout. We would trust Al to do any project that is needed. His work really is impeccable."

Debbie K on January 2025

Licensed General Building Contractor with over 30 years in the building trades, I'm focused on providing bathroom remodels and custom home improvement services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

"We love our new kitchen and flooring, and new powder room! Al is extremely professional. He takes time to ensure everything is done beautifully. He communicates well to make sure that all expectations are accurate. Payment schedule is clear and concise. He is helpful in providing options and suggestions for complications that arise or just for choosing paint color or tile layout. We would trust Al to do any project that is needed. His work really is impeccable."

Debbie K on January 2025


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Americana Plumbing Solutions, Inc.

4.96(
23
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Americana Plumbing Solutions, Inc.

4.96(
23
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Eddie's Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"knowledgeable, pleasant and on time"

Jeff P on August 2025

Eddie's Plumbing is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"knowledgeable, pleasant and on time"

Jeff P on August 2025


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Oak Plumbing Inc

4.68(
84
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Oak Plumbing Inc

4.68(
84
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Oak Plumbing is a locally owned and operated plumbing company serving Solano, Marin & Contra Costa Counties. We provide options to prevent, repair, and maintain your water system to best fit your family’s needs. Our goal is to bring customer service back to the plumbing industry. We specialize in residential plumbing repair as well as preventative maintenance. We offer up-front pricing and also Pace financing to be able to service everyone equally. We want to fix the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. Safety is extremely important to us which is why all our technicians are fully trained, background checked, and drug tested.

"Professional, good communication, fair price!"

Howard G on October 2025

Oak Plumbing is a locally owned and operated plumbing company serving Solano, Marin & Contra Costa Counties. We provide options to prevent, repair, and maintain your water system to best fit your family’s needs. Our goal is to bring customer service back to the plumbing industry. We specialize in residential plumbing repair as well as preventative maintenance. We offer up-front pricing and also Pace financing to be able to service everyone equally. We want to fix the cause of the problem, not just the symptom. Safety is extremely important to us which is why all our technicians are fully trained, background checked, and drug tested.

"Professional, good communication, fair price!"

Howard G on October 2025

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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A bit of water in the bowl can help unclog a toilet, especially if you're using a plunger. However, if the bowl is full to the brim, you'll need to strap on gloves and remove some of the wastewater in a cup or container so it doesn't overflow when you try to unblock the pipe. If you're concerned about it filling further, manually close the flapper in the toilet tank or turn off the water supply to the toilet.

Yes, short hair can clog a drain. While you might be tempted to blame the long-haired people living with you for a clogged drain, hair—no matter the length—can combine with soap scum and leftover shampoo to create a perfect storm of sticky mess that can cause your drain to slow down. 

Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.

It might be possible to dissolve hair caught in a drain, but it’s usually not a good way to go about clearing the clog. Some sources mention that baking soda and vinegar can do the trick, but this won’t actually dissolve the hair. The hydrochloric acid in drain cleaners can dissolve the hair over time, but it will much more quickly destroy your plumbing pipes and leave you with bigger issues. The best way to remove hair is to do it manually with a drain snake or to have a plumber use an auger to pull clogs out.

The cost to unclog a sewer line is between $200 and $600, with the average homeowner spending around $380, depending on the severity of the clog. It can cost as little as $100 to snake a small clog, but you could spend up to $1,600 if you need to video inspect the line and hydrojet a large clog.

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