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Water Heaters Plumbing and Drains
4.7(
137
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Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Let me just say I couldn't be happier with the plumbing service. Rafael came out and fixed my shower. He is so professional, trustworthy and respectful. Work was completed and he cleaned the area like he was never here. It's hard to find a good plumber these days but I'm happy to say I found my go to plumber and I will be referring u over to everyone I know. Thank u again Rafael. Amazing work. Oh yeah, and my dog liked him too."
Plumbing service
Plumbing service
Plumbing service
Plumbing service
Plumbing service

+6

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Major League Plumbing and Rooter
5.0(
25
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Michael and his team are fantastic. We had a sewer back up and knew that we had major problems with the sewer lines and they would need to be replaced, a big messy job required excavation under the house and I was worried I would lose my whole garden. We got 4 quotes, widely different. Michael and Major League were the only ones who brought a camera to go through the pipes and diagnosed the problems, found the leak underground, and came up with a way to save a lot of my plants. His quote was clear, and he had great communication about tweaks to the quote. Fantastic, thorough job, good clean up. Very happy overall and would recommend to anyone."
Sewer Lateral Repair
Full House Repipe
Vanity Replacement
Demo work
Finished work

+29

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Sewer & Drain Inc.
5.0(
7
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marty and team are wonderful. I try to use them for all drainage, septic and sewer issues. He has repaired septic tanks, installed new septic tanks and solved numerous sewer drain issues for me."
Septic tank install
Leech field
Hydro jetting
Snaking
Televising

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Mainline Hunter CCTV
5.0(
17
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Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My overall experience with Mainline Hunter CCTV has been Extremely Positive. Every aspect of their service has been "Top Notch". From the initial Call to the Complete Work Detail. Each representative of this company has been Professional. The dispatch, contact, work detail, clean up and review of work performed as impeccable. This company is a "Class Act". Integrity comes to mind. They take pride in their work and they never bad mouth the previous workmanship. We were in need of a competent company to correct previous plumbing work that had failed. This company visited promptly and ascertained our needs and offered their procedures to rectify our current issues. Working from home and concerns about Noise, I had to reschedule the repair. Not an issue at all. Very understanding and explained the whole repair process, cleanup needed & Time line. I have a more personable relaxed approach to things, yet every person maintained a professional demeanor. Very Pleased Struck Gold"
Two-Way Cleanout
Cast Iron Replace
Camera Inspection
Rinnai Tankless
Aquasure

+5

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Plumber Inc
4.7(
131
)
Sewer Main - Clear

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rafael arrived quickly and attended to our water heater repair immediately . He was very efficient and professional. He even took the time to show us how to flush out the water heater."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Escobar Custom Plumbing, Inc.
Escobar Custom Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
10
)
Sewer Main - ClearSewer Main - Clear - For Business

Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were great. They responded right away and within a day or so they were here and fix my plumbing issues. I will use them in the future for sure. They were very professional as well and I look forward to calling him again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sewer Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

The cost to unclog a drain varies based on the location and severity of the clog. For simple clogs within your home, such as in a sink, toilet, or shower, hiring a plumber typically costs between $110 and $350, with an average of around $200. Snaking a toilet or sink usually costs between $110 and $275, while a bathtub or shower clog costs about $225.

For a more serious clog in the main sewer line, the cost is higher. Clearing a main line clog generally costs between $200 and $600, with an average of about $380. However, prices can range from as low as $100 for snaking a minor clog to over $1,600, particularly if advanced methods like video inspection and hydrojetting are needed for a large or hard-to-reach blockage. Some severe main line clogs can cost upwards of $1,000 to clear depending on factors like the cause of the clog, its distance from an accessible cleanout, and whether the pipe is located beneath an occupied space (e.g., in an apartment building). You may be able to save money on minor clogs by using a drain snake or bladder yourself.

This depends on the location of the blockage. If the blockage is in your home’s system, anywhere in the system, it is your responsibility as a homeowner. Blockages seldom happen because of items or buildup coming from the city, which means it originates in the home. It becomes the city’s responsibility at the exact point your home’s line distributes waste into the city’s system. The exception is if the problem in your home damages the city lines.  

There are several homemade solutions for clearing a clogged sink that don’t involve pouring harsh chemicals down your drain. Start by pouring hot (but not boiling) water down the drain. This can help dissolve and flush away grease and gunk. A splash of dish soap down the drain can also cut through fat and make it easier to clear the drain. For a more stubborn blockage, grab a plunger and give it a few firm pumps to dislodge the clog.

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