They wanted to charge me $2234.00 to repair this damaged sewer line pipe.
I had three plumbers come out after this estimate. All three of them, one in particular who I trusted, said that I did not have a sewer line problem.
Then they said that I had a duct problem which I really did. But they said that I had abestos that would cost more to repair. They gave me an estimate of $4605 to repair the few broken areas and remove the abestos.
I called a duct company that I used before and the man I trust said I do not have an abestos problem and if I did by law they would have to call an abatement company. I did need to replace my duct system which I did. But to replace the entire duct system (not just repair it) cost me $1000 dollars less than the estimate Cabrillo gave me to repair the broken areas.
When they did their inspection and maintenance service they seemed honest and professional so I was really shocked to see that they were so inaccurate in making these other proposals. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-francisco/cabrillo-plumbing-reviews-206042.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SAN JOSE PLUMBING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Errol S."},"reviewBody":"I called San Jose Plumbing after Cabrillo Plumbing said that I had a sewer line leak. The man that came out said I did not have a sewer line leak, but he said I had a severe problem in my crawl space of too much water. He said that the intergrity of my support system was in danger and I could be getting termites. He gave me an estimate of $5100 to come out and make trenches in the crawl space and install a pump system which would get rid of $80% of the water.
I had two other plumbers and I talked with a soil engineer. All said that a certain amount of water was normal in the Saratoga area, that the pump system would not work as there was not that much standing water, just wet soil. All agreed that it was not necessary to do trenching and get a pump system.
The one thing the man did that was good was to confirm that the sewer line that the Cabrillo Plumbing said was damaged was in good working order and did not leak, but then he tried to sell me on this other job that I did not need."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/san-jose-plumbing-reviews-212200.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Apparel City Sewing Machine Co","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan M."},"reviewBody":"After not sewing for some years, I took a class at Canada College in the Fashion Department. When my serger stopped working due to a misaligned looper, a classmate recommended I take the serger (a Singer 14u85 purchased in 1990) to Apparel City in San Francisco. After talking to Nelson Lai, the proprietor, I also brought in a Simplicity BH600 (same as Babylock BL101) blind hemmer that was not working and my trusty Viking 6690 sewing machine that needed a cleaning and tune-up. The repair rate is $55 an hour (July 2011), and I was told that if the work for any of the machines did not take the full first hour, they would work on the next. The combined bill for the serger and sewing machine was $55 (ready in a few days), and for the blind hemmer (ready a few days later) was $55. All machines run fine now. I was worried about parking, but not only was street parking available but the owner pre-arranged during our telephone call for me to park in the store's loading bay around the corner in the alley and helped bring in the three machines. The store repairs sewing equipment for the apparel companies south of Market, sells high end sewing machines, and also displays and sells thread and notions. The work was professionally done and the rates were very reasonable to repair/tune up my three machines. In contrast I had been quoted $110 as the starting rate to repair just the serger by a mid-peninsula repair place, with an estimated one week turnaround time. I was trying to get the serger repaired to continue work for my class, and I did not get further estimates for the other machines until I found out about and talked to Apparel City. I'm delighted to have all three machines working well. A perfectly formed stitch is a beautiful thing."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-francisco/apparel-city-sewing-machine-co-reviews-6311709.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael M."},"reviewBody":"Technician arrived and flushed toilet. Then he immediately began setting up clean the sewer line. Line was clean except for the \"city side\" which had some plant roots. Toilet still flushed slow. Technician suggested letting bowl fill up to higher level and made adjustment for that. Toilet then flushed at an acceptable power. I was not given a written estimate of the work beforehand and was pretty surprised at the $299 bill."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/east-palo-alto/roto-rooter-plumbing-and-water-cleanup-reviews-248943.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Boudreau Plumbing and Heating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"SAM K."},"reviewBody":"On a Tuesday the technician arrived as scheduled and performed the work. He ran a snake through the clean out and removed some hair and roots. Toilet, bathtub and sink flowed OK upon testing a couple of times. Fee was high compared to similar service from other companies but I paid since it appeared that he did clear the pipe. However, 5 days later, on a Sunday, the sewer backed up and water was seeping out of the clean out cover. Boudreau only opens from Mon-Fri so I called the emergency phone number mentioned on their answering machine and left a message. No one called me back that day. I had to get another drain service company on Sunday since the house only has one toilet. This plumber pulled out lots more roots from the pipe and charged me only 60% of Boudreau's fee. Boudreau's tech had not done a thorough job! Next morning Paul from Boudreau called me and upon hearing the issue, he promised to speak with his tech and to call me back. He has failed to do so."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/boudreau-plumbing-and-heating-reviews-211620.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Drain Doctor","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Gary P."},"reviewBody":"Our plumbing backed up, with disgusting debris in both showers. Even though no water flowed between the house and the sewer, plumber insisted the backup was in the sewer. Then, when that didn't work, he took off both toilets, snaked through the end of an unrelated pipe, necessitating a trip under the house to repair it. Finally, he snaked the pipe where I suspected the plug was all along. His snaking job lasted one week. I called and was told there was a warranty. Two guys came out this time and had to reseat one of the toilets, as it leaked when the water backed up. They used an air gun on the main drain. Two days later, my son noticed his new digital camera that had been sitting in its box on the coffee table was missing. The company responded to my concern that one of its employees might have taken it by insisting they are all honest. Now, two weeks later, same backup, only worse. Called and was told warranty good only for one follow-up visit! Called another outfit!"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/santa-clara/drain-doctor-reviews-269806.htm"},"position":10}]}
Sewer Cleaning reviews from real Angi homeowners in Saratoga, CA
I hired them prior to listing my three-level condo/townhouse on the market, as it needed a thorough deep cleaning before it could be shown to buyers. Since I no longer lived in Virginia, my mother was there to greet the three person cleaning crew upon arrival and witnessed them in action...
Errol S.
1.0
09/2011
The problem is that said that I had a sewer line leak and that is why my underground smelled. They wanted to charge me $2234.00 to repair this damaged sewer line pipe. I had three plumbers come out after this estimate. All three of them, one in particular who I trusted, said that I...
On a Tuesday the technician arrived as scheduled and performed the work. He ran a snake through the clean out and removed some hair and roots. Toilet, bathtub and sink flowed OK upon testing a couple of times. Fee was high compared to similar service from other companies but I paid since it...
Gary P.
2.0
05/2007
Our plumbing backed up, with disgusting debris in both showers. Even though no water flowed between the house and the sewer, plumber insisted the backup was in the sewer. Then, when that didn't work, he took off both toilets, snaked through the end of an unrelated pipe, necessitating a trip...
*Emergency Services Available. Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture, or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Morgan Hill. We specialize in complete plumbing services, including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.
"Our potfiller kitchen faucet began to leak at the wall. Great reviews on Yelp and Nextdoor prompted us to contact Plumbtree Plumbing. Their online appointment facility was very easy to use; an appointment was secured for the same afternoon. A very professional, courteous, and personable plumber, Bruce, diagnosed the problem and made an expert repair for a reasonable cost. We were very pleased. Bruce was genuinely concerned about our home's plumbing. Without any sales pressure at all, he and his equally expert associate, Matthew, made an inspection of our water pipes and discovered three issues: 1) the "water shutoff valve" at the base of the house was actually a gas shutoff valve!, and 2) a number of our water pipes were galvanized pipe instead of the desired/required copper pipe. While under the house, Matthew spotted issue # 3) and photographed it: one of our heating ducts had become disconnected, thus pumping hot air into the crawlspace! So, we are having Plumbtree Pumping come back to make a thorough estimate to correct items 1) and 2). (And our HVAC people will fix item 3)!) Please strongly consider using Plumbtree Plumbing for all your plumbing needs!"
Dennis H on December 2024
*Emergency Services Available. Plumbtree Plumbing & Rooter offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture, or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Union City, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Morgan Hill. We specialize in complete plumbing services, including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.
"Our potfiller kitchen faucet began to leak at the wall. Great reviews on Yelp and Nextdoor prompted us to contact Plumbtree Plumbing. Their online appointment facility was very easy to use; an appointment was secured for the same afternoon. A very professional, courteous, and personable plumber, Bruce, diagnosed the problem and made an expert repair for a reasonable cost. We were very pleased. Bruce was genuinely concerned about our home's plumbing. Without any sales pressure at all, he and his equally expert associate, Matthew, made an inspection of our water pipes and discovered three issues: 1) the "water shutoff valve" at the base of the house was actually a gas shutoff valve!, and 2) a number of our water pipes were galvanized pipe instead of the desired/required copper pipe. While under the house, Matthew spotted issue # 3) and photographed it: one of our heating ducts had become disconnected, thus pumping hot air into the crawlspace! So, we are having Plumbtree Pumping come back to make a thorough estimate to correct items 1) and 2). (And our HVAC people will fix item 3)!) Please strongly consider using Plumbtree Plumbing for all your plumbing needs!"
Our local and family owned and operated plumbing company at Bailey Plumbing Inc. offers expert plumbing services to homes in Morgan Hill and surrounding areas. Specializing in tankless water heater services, we can do it all, from drain cleaning and sewer services to gas line solutions and leak detection. We help our neighbors fast, even offering same-day appointments and after-hours service, as we are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team stands behind our work with industry-leading warranties and guarantees. When you need plumbing solutions in Morgan Hill, look no further than our expert plumbers at Bailey Plumbing Inc.
"Good communication and fast response. Would do business again."
Paul F on January 2024
Our local and family owned and operated plumbing company at Bailey Plumbing Inc. offers expert plumbing services to homes in Morgan Hill and surrounding areas. Specializing in tankless water heater services, we can do it all, from drain cleaning and sewer services to gas line solutions and leak detection. We help our neighbors fast, even offering same-day appointments and after-hours service, as we are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team stands behind our work with industry-leading warranties and guarantees. When you need plumbing solutions in Morgan Hill, look no further than our expert plumbers at Bailey Plumbing Inc.
"Good communication and fast response. Would do business again."
Mike Counsil Plumbing has been family owned and operated from the start. Our customers are our neighbors, and we are proud to be part of the community. We offer the highest quality of plumbing, and friendliest customer service in the industry. When you want it done right, call Mike Counsil Plumbing. Owner operated since 1994. 50 employees. All technicians drug tested and background checked.
"Went well"
Kevin L on May 2025
Mike Counsil Plumbing has been family owned and operated from the start. Our customers are our neighbors, and we are proud to be part of the community. We offer the highest quality of plumbing, and friendliest customer service in the industry. When you want it done right, call Mike Counsil Plumbing. Owner operated since 1994. 50 employees. All technicians drug tested and background checked.
We are your trusted, local plumber in SF dedicated to providing every customer with the highest quality, seamless experience when it comes to plumbing, water heater and sewer repairs, installations and service.
"Jim Sozzi was AMAZING. We needed urgent help with a toilet and he took care of us and helped uncover a few other matters that he also fixed. We're planning to hire him for future work. Would strongly recommend."
Mitch A on December 2023
We are your trusted, local plumber in SF dedicated to providing every customer with the highest quality, seamless experience when it comes to plumbing, water heater and sewer repairs, installations and service.
"Jim Sozzi was AMAZING. We needed urgent help with a toilet and he took care of us and helped uncover a few other matters that he also fixed. We're planning to hire him for future work. Would strongly recommend."
Knockout Plumbing Repipe Inc. provides residential plumbing services with customized solutions that fit every budget. We are a family owned local company that serves the greater Silicon Valley and surrounding areas. With a combined work experience of 40 years in the industry, our office staff and technicians can knockout any of your plumbing problems, anywhere from, drain/sewer back ups, drain/sewer leaks, drain/sewer clean, faucet replacement/repair, gas system installations, rooting services, water leak repairs, water heater repairs/replacements, whole house repiping, etc. Give us a call to book a free estimate 669-400-9662. We are your community plumbing experts!
"Went fine, but after doing some research, I think I overpaid for the service (by a lot!)."
Raed S on May 2025
Knockout Plumbing Repipe Inc. provides residential plumbing services with customized solutions that fit every budget. We are a family owned local company that serves the greater Silicon Valley and surrounding areas. With a combined work experience of 40 years in the industry, our office staff and technicians can knockout any of your plumbing problems, anywhere from, drain/sewer back ups, drain/sewer leaks, drain/sewer clean, faucet replacement/repair, gas system installations, rooting services, water leak repairs, water heater repairs/replacements, whole house repiping, etc. Give us a call to book a free estimate 669-400-9662. We are your community plumbing experts!
"Went fine, but after doing some research, I think I overpaid for the service (by a lot!)."
Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."
Susanne P on December 2024
Amesos Plumbing, Inc. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"So far so good. Snaking of kitchen sink with very old pipes. Hopefully snake did not poke pipes. Only time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed. They did a good job explaining and triple checked for leaks before they left. Of course they tried to upsell and gave us a metal trap they did not quote us upfront for. We would have chosen it over plastic, but price difference would need to be cleared upfront. That's the only negative. Otherwise, thus far we are very happy with the result. Thank you for coming on such short notice and on time! Super appreciated. 4.5-5 stars."
Looking for the best plumber in San Jose, CA? Our team of highly skilled and experienced plumbers specializes in both residential and commercial plumbing, including 24/7 emergency services. From urgent repairs to full repiping and hot water installations, we do it all—ensuring quality workmanship and lasting results. Whether you need a quick fix, a major installation, or routine maintenance, we provide top-tier service at competitive rates. San Jose homeowners and businesses trust us for dependable plumbing solutions backed by high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Don’t let plumbing problems disrupt your day—call the most trusted plumbers in San Jose, CA, and get the job done right!
"Excellent job. Very courteous, cleaned up after. Great price."
J I on February 2025
Looking for the best plumber in San Jose, CA? Our team of highly skilled and experienced plumbers specializes in both residential and commercial plumbing, including 24/7 emergency services. From urgent repairs to full repiping and hot water installations, we do it all—ensuring quality workmanship and lasting results. Whether you need a quick fix, a major installation, or routine maintenance, we provide top-tier service at competitive rates. San Jose homeowners and businesses trust us for dependable plumbing solutions backed by high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. Don’t let plumbing problems disrupt your day—call the most trusted plumbers in San Jose, CA, and get the job done right!
"Excellent job. Very courteous, cleaned up after. Great price."
Over 22 years experience in the plumbing industry servicing the peninsula. Jess Plumbing, established in 2019 by Jesus Coronel, provides excellent customer service and quality work Specializes in: Residential,Commercial & Underground
"Quick to respond, schedule, and complete work. Went ahead and also noted other improvements we may want to consider around the house with his estimate. Would definitely use him again. Thanks Jess!"
H C on August 2025
Over 22 years experience in the plumbing industry servicing the peninsula. Jess Plumbing, established in 2019 by Jesus Coronel, provides excellent customer service and quality work Specializes in: Residential,Commercial & Underground
"Quick to respond, schedule, and complete work. Went ahead and also noted other improvements we may want to consider around the house with his estimate. Would definitely use him again. Thanks Jess!"
TJ's Plumbing has been in business for over 10 years we specialize in residential and commercial Plumbing systems. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule your estimate today!
"Though I am happy with the final result, I feel that TJ did a bit of a bait and switch. The person who showed up, Felipe, was from a different company. "TJ" quoted me $900 for the job and $300 to move washer and dryer to access the main valves. That's $1,200. In the end, washer and dryer were not moved. But I did ask them to replace a faucet cartridge in my bathtub, which they did. But before that, Felipe had managed to turn off the water to my unit without moving washer and dryer. He then had to cut into drywall to locate the outbound pipes, but made a mistake. The next cut he made found the water pipes but these were the wrong pipes. An emergency water shutoff to the building was required. In the end, the bill was for $1,800. They did not take credit card. No receipt was given to itemize work done. These guys, from Moor Plumbing Solutions, did work hard and got the job done but there was a serious lack of transparency from the very beginning, not to mention a near disaster."
Rick M on July 2024
TJ's Plumbing has been in business for over 10 years we specialize in residential and commercial Plumbing systems. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule your estimate today!
"Though I am happy with the final result, I feel that TJ did a bit of a bait and switch. The person who showed up, Felipe, was from a different company. "TJ" quoted me $900 for the job and $300 to move washer and dryer to access the main valves. That's $1,200. In the end, washer and dryer were not moved. But I did ask them to replace a faucet cartridge in my bathtub, which they did. But before that, Felipe had managed to turn off the water to my unit without moving washer and dryer. He then had to cut into drywall to locate the outbound pipes, but made a mistake. The next cut he made found the water pipes but these were the wrong pipes. An emergency water shutoff to the building was required. In the end, the bill was for $1,800. They did not take credit card. No receipt was given to itemize work done. These guys, from Moor Plumbing Solutions, did work hard and got the job done but there was a serious lack of transparency from the very beginning, not to mention a near disaster."
Bay Water Plumbing & Water Systems offers the best water treatment systems on the market. We are locally owned and we're the professionals that you can trust! We have been providing water system products to customers in the Bay Area for over 10 years. Our company installs the best quality water heaters on the market. Contact us to help you eliminate hard water from your home.
"Repairman was very professional and did a great job with the repair. I haven’t had issues with my water heater since."
Xavier G on February 2021
Bay Water Plumbing & Water Systems offers the best water treatment systems on the market. We are locally owned and we're the professionals that you can trust! We have been providing water system products to customers in the Bay Area for over 10 years. Our company installs the best quality water heaters on the market. Contact us to help you eliminate hard water from your home.
"Repairman was very professional and did a great job with the repair. I haven’t had issues with my water heater since."
Xavier G on February 2021
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FAQs for sewer cleaning projects in Saratoga, CA
In most states, companies that perform sewer cleaning services don’t need specific licensing, but you should always ensure you hire a licensed and certified plumber to get the work done. You can use our state licensing tool to check whether the potential sewer cleaning company holds a plumber’s certification and license. Hiring a certified sewer cleaning services guarantees that the work will be done safely, there won’t be additional damage done to your home, and the problem will be fixed.
The average cost to snake your main sewer line is around $250 for a simple snake. Most sewer line specialists charge between $45 and $200 per hour for main sewer line snaking, so the time involved plays a major role. The price you’ll pay will depend on the severity of the clog, the item causing the backup, how long it takes to remove the item, and more. A more severe issue that requires unclogging a main sewer line will cost $3,100 on average.
Drains in your home gurgle during or after draining
Water backs up into your sewer line cleanout
You notice foul odors in your home
The best way to confirm that your main sewer line is clogged is to hire a professional plumber to assess the situation and use a camera to inspect the inside.
In most cases, drain cleaners will not clear a clogged sewer line, and they’re likely to damage your plumbing. Sewer lines are several inches wide, meaning any material that clogs it will need to be large. Drain cleaner can work on small clogs, but it usually won’t clear a larger one in a sewer main. Drain cleaners can also easily damage and corrode your plumbing with prolonged contact, and a clog will keep the cleaner in contact with the pipes for an extended period. Hire a professional sewer cleaner instead for a safe fix.
You should not attempt to snake your sewer yourself. Accessing and snaking your sewer requires heavy-duty equipment, and while renting is possible, misusing it can damage your sewer main and leave you with very expensive repair costs, not to mention potential environmental issues and severe water damage. Accessing your sewer also exposes you to hazardous sewer gasses, and failing to seal the sewer properly after work can be very dangerous. It’s always best to hire a professional sewer cleaner near you to handle this type of work.
The Saratoga, CA homeowners’ guide to sewer cleaning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A clogged main sewer line can lead to gas or wastewater leaks. Find out what main sewer line clog repair costs by type of service, clog severity, and more.
Broken sewers can be extremely expensive and invasive to repair, but trenchless sewer repair options are more affordable and leave your yard mostly untouched.
Find out what a sewer ejector pump is, how it works, and whether you need one or if you need a grinder pump instead. Our expert guide breaks down sewage ejector pump costs and how much maintenance this pump needs.