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Last update on July 05, 2025
Drain cleaners in San Francisco
Chosen Rooter & Plumbing is a family owned and operated San Francisco plumbing service. We are named best San Francisco plumbing and rooter company. We are located in San Francisco Sunset district. We specialize in drain cleaning, kitchen clogs, laundry lines, including hydro jetting for commercial and residential properties. We repair or replace all types of fixtures, shut off valves of every kind, garbage disposals, faucets, ice maker lines, hose bibs. We repair and replace toilets. We install water heaters of all sizes for residential homes and commercial business. We also replace sewer lines, install gas lines, re-pipe residential homes, mobile homes, condos and town-homes. Our salaried employees are background checked, drug tested and professionally trained. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. Most plumbing companies pay their technicians minimum wages and commissions. We do not! Our professionally trained technicians are employees of the company and getting paid salaries so you don't have to worry about unnecessary jobs, up selling and other unethical gimmicks and customer manipulations.
"Horrible. Complete scammer and dishonest thief!!!"
Gehrig E on March 2024
Chosen Rooter & Plumbing is a family owned and operated San Francisco plumbing service. We are named best San Francisco plumbing and rooter company. We are located in San Francisco Sunset district. We specialize in drain cleaning, kitchen clogs, laundry lines, including hydro jetting for commercial and residential properties. We repair or replace all types of fixtures, shut off valves of every kind, garbage disposals, faucets, ice maker lines, hose bibs. We repair and replace toilets. We install water heaters of all sizes for residential homes and commercial business. We also replace sewer lines, install gas lines, re-pipe residential homes, mobile homes, condos and town-homes. Our salaried employees are background checked, drug tested and professionally trained. We pledge to always tell you up front what your cost will be to complete your job correctly. Most plumbing companies pay their technicians minimum wages and commissions. We do not! Our professionally trained technicians are employees of the company and getting paid salaries so you don't have to worry about unnecessary jobs, up selling and other unethical gimmicks and customer manipulations.
"Horrible. Complete scammer and dishonest thief!!!"
Gehrig E on March 2024
R & L Plumbing has over 30 years of experience providing plumbing services for property managers and commercial clients. Some of our current and past clients include Trinity Properties, The Academy of Art, Azari Property Management, and SC Properties. Our well-paid employees will not chase commission checks by suggesting costly, unneeded repairs. You can rest assured our team of professional plumbers will be honest, upfront, and reliable. We service all of San Francisco and manage plumbing for over 2,000 buildings in the downtown area. We are a locally-owned company that takes pride in consistently delivering high-quality work.
"My expectations were fully met with R&L Plumbing. They’re experienced, professional, and are masters of their craft. The work they did was on time and on budget. Without a doubt I would use R&L Plumbing again for any plumbing need and I highly recommend them to any homeowner looking to do a small or large project that involves a plumber."
John L on March 2021
R & L Plumbing has over 30 years of experience providing plumbing services for property managers and commercial clients. Some of our current and past clients include Trinity Properties, The Academy of Art, Azari Property Management, and SC Properties. Our well-paid employees will not chase commission checks by suggesting costly, unneeded repairs. You can rest assured our team of professional plumbers will be honest, upfront, and reliable. We service all of San Francisco and manage plumbing for over 2,000 buildings in the downtown area. We are a locally-owned company that takes pride in consistently delivering high-quality work.
"My expectations were fully met with R&L Plumbing. They’re experienced, professional, and are masters of their craft. The work they did was on time and on budget. Without a doubt I would use R&L Plumbing again for any plumbing need and I highly recommend them to any homeowner looking to do a small or large project that involves a plumber."
John L on March 2021
We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves.
"Responded quickly with a quote. Showed up in the time window they said they would. Alex (the technician) was very polite and professional. He went right to work and completed the job in a timely fashion. And cleaned up after the task was done. I found their prices reasonable and fair. Although this was a relatively small job, if the way they treated me and my issue is indicative of the way they do business, I would certainly hire them again. I would recommend Selvin without hesitation."
Jack E on September 2020
We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves.
"Responded quickly with a quote. Showed up in the time window they said they would. Alex (the technician) was very polite and professional. He went right to work and completed the job in a timely fashion. And cleaned up after the task was done. I found their prices reasonable and fair. Although this was a relatively small job, if the way they treated me and my issue is indicative of the way they do business, I would certainly hire them again. I would recommend Selvin without hesitation."
Jack E on September 2020
ASAP Plumbing Pros strives for extremely fast service. We answer the phone, book calls quickly and send out a professional to resolve your issue asap! Our work is backed by warranty incase the job isn’t done properly the first time, we will always come back to make it right. Call ASAP Plumbing Pros today!
"Our garbage disposal was making a weird humming noise. It stopped working and our sink was also backed up. We had ASAP Plumbing come out and they are true to their name! They came immediately and provided some options for our sink. The technician was great at clearly explaining the benefits of each option. Overall, great experience and I have found my new reliable plumbing company!!!"
Aline W on July 2024
ASAP Plumbing Pros strives for extremely fast service. We answer the phone, book calls quickly and send out a professional to resolve your issue asap! Our work is backed by warranty incase the job isn’t done properly the first time, we will always come back to make it right. Call ASAP Plumbing Pros today!
"Our garbage disposal was making a weird humming noise. It stopped working and our sink was also backed up. We had ASAP Plumbing come out and they are true to their name! They came immediately and provided some options for our sink. The technician was great at clearly explaining the benefits of each option. Overall, great experience and I have found my new reliable plumbing company!!!"
Aline W on July 2024
Welcome to Cal Green Remodeling. We do our best to take the stress out of home remodeling, working directly with our clients to make sure they understand the process, options available, and budget. Our goal is to make your project everything you dreamt it would be. From custom kitchens to concrete floors we do it all and our experienced professionals can help you figure out what products are right for you. We offer industrial grade finishes that can handle excessive traffic, as well as fine finishes for your home. Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to hearing from you. Website - https://calgreenremodeling.com/ Phone - 800-803-9927
"We were looking to remodel our kitchen or bath for a few years. We kept getting estimates from different companies and always felt the price was off or the person was not a good fit. Then, finally, we met Shai with Cal Green Remodeling. What a great guy! He is very upfront and honest about what we can expect in terms of cost and work flow. Because of his honest approach, we hired him. We felt he gave us the good and bad and how to resolve the bad as well. In the end, the process was fairly smooth, and the few hick-ups we had, for example, the city and their permit process, were well explained to us at the beginning, so we were ready. Our kitchen or bath looks amazing, and I plan to work with Cal Green Remodeling again. Thanks Shai!"
Albert R on December 2023
Welcome to Cal Green Remodeling. We do our best to take the stress out of home remodeling, working directly with our clients to make sure they understand the process, options available, and budget. Our goal is to make your project everything you dreamt it would be. From custom kitchens to concrete floors we do it all and our experienced professionals can help you figure out what products are right for you. We offer industrial grade finishes that can handle excessive traffic, as well as fine finishes for your home. Contact us today for a free estimate, we look forward to hearing from you. Website - https://calgreenremodeling.com/ Phone - 800-803-9927
"We were looking to remodel our kitchen or bath for a few years. We kept getting estimates from different companies and always felt the price was off or the person was not a good fit. Then, finally, we met Shai with Cal Green Remodeling. What a great guy! He is very upfront and honest about what we can expect in terms of cost and work flow. Because of his honest approach, we hired him. We felt he gave us the good and bad and how to resolve the bad as well. In the end, the process was fairly smooth, and the few hick-ups we had, for example, the city and their permit process, were well explained to us at the beginning, so we were ready. Our kitchen or bath looks amazing, and I plan to work with Cal Green Remodeling again. Thanks Shai!"
Albert R on December 2023
None as of now due too the pandemic until further notice my deepest apologies 03/05/2021
"they were good, I would recommend very thorough. I was really satisfied with them"
Geri H on May 2022
None as of now due too the pandemic until further notice my deepest apologies 03/05/2021
"they were good, I would recommend very thorough. I was really satisfied with them"
Geri H on May 2022
Ideal Rooter & Plumbing is a licensed and family owned company. We offer residential and commercial plumbing and drain cleaning services throughout San Francisco & San Mateo County. Our business was established in 2008. Our team is committed to provide friendly and honest professional service. Emergency Service available and Free Estimates.
Ideal Rooter & Plumbing is a licensed and family owned company. We offer residential and commercial plumbing and drain cleaning services throughout San Francisco & San Mateo County. Our business was established in 2008. Our team is committed to provide friendly and honest professional service. Emergency Service available and Free Estimates.
Here at Starboy Plumbing Inc we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 10 years of experience we are experts in the Plumbing trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. Contact us to schedule a free estimate today! We look forward to earning your business!!!
"The service was quick and efficient. The installers were knowledgeable and proficient. I was pleased with the quality of work."
Peter I on August 2022
Here at Starboy Plumbing Inc we sustain our business on quality and integrity. With over 10 years of experience we are experts in the Plumbing trade and are committed to quality from the beginning to the end of your project. Contact us to schedule a free estimate today! We look forward to earning your business!!!
"The service was quick and efficient. The installers were knowledgeable and proficient. I was pleased with the quality of work."
Peter I on August 2022
We provide a vast variety of plumbing services. We are young and professional team of experienced plumbers who put their heart in our work. We guarantee the top quality plumbing services. Do not hesitate to call us. We are available 24/7, including weekends and emergencies.
We provide a vast variety of plumbing services. We are young and professional team of experienced plumbers who put their heart in our work. We guarantee the top quality plumbing services. Do not hesitate to call us. We are available 24/7, including weekends and emergencies.
FAQs for drain cleaning projects in San Francisco, CA
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
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.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.
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