We initially hired them to help us locate our city clean out as it was buried somewhere in the front lawn. However, as it is with older homes, roots had invaded our sewer line and we had to install a new one. The quote for the new sewer line, city and house clean out and the permit was very competitive compared to other plumbers we had spoken to over the years. The job was completed quickly and the work was top notch. Highly recommend Wizard and we plan on hiring them again for additional plumbing needs we have. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-carlos/wizard-plumbing-and-drain-reviews-6237801.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"EJ Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Boyce B."},"reviewBody":"Our sewer recently backed up into our shower, and caused quite a panic. Originally I had Roto Rooter come out, and they were able to clear roots and do a fiber optic scan, showing more roots on both the property side and the street side of the old clean out. That cost us about $450 total. However, Roto-Rooter estimates for repair and replacement ranged from $3,000 to $8,000, depending on how much of the line we decided to replace! After recovering from sticker shock I called EJ Plumbing (recommended both here and on Yelp) and spoke to Manny. He is a very articulate and competent guy. He gave me good advice on what the city would do and wouldn't do and recommended a new street level clean out (we're on a hill). He quoted $1500 for the job, about half of the RR quote. His team came out within a few days and did the necessary work beautifully. They had to redo the fiber-optic scan, dig an enormous hole, cut out a big chunk of cast iron pipe, and generally do a good deal more work than was first predicted. It all got done within a day, with excellent feed back from the guys who did the digging, and from Manny. Friendly, cheerful, knowledgeable people. And no extra charges for unforeseen problems. A very good experience. EJ Plumbing is family owned and operated. (WTTW... I also learned to keep the cap on the clean out very loose, so that if the pipe is ever blocked again, the overflow will be at the outdoor clean-out rather than inside the house.!)"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/santa-clara/ej-plumbing-reviews-350750.htm"},"position":4},{"@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":5},{"@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":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Boudreau Plumbing and Heating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"PAMELA R."},"reviewBody":"Very well. Sewer backed up on Sunday, I called Boudreau and (once they asked if Monday would be okay), they said Paul would call at 7:30am to schedule. He called promptly, and said they could be here between 10 and 11 am. However, they appeared at 9:30 and the job was finished by 10, which allowed me to get to work earlier."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/boudreau-plumbing-and-heating-reviews-211620.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Grant Plumbing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ALFRED M."},"reviewBody":"When I got a hold of Grant Plumbing about noon Scott Grant said that he was really busy and couldn't do any thing until late that afternoon. When he came over we both went under the house. He explained the piping layout below the house and how the broken gray water pipe break was related to what was probably a backed up underground sewer probably caused by tree roots. He couldn't do anything that evening but would return the following morning to attempt to clear sewer. Next day sewer could not be cleared by router, sent video camera down sewer, found breaks in cast iron pipes and heavy blockages by tree roots. Distance from side of house to city sewer was 117 feet and the old iron piping was replaced by a continuous length of polypropylene pipe. This could have been a trenchless installation but because of the steepness of the hillside Scott proposed to dig a trench for this one long piece of pipe. The job was completed in five days and passed the city inspection without problem."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/foster-city/grant-plumbing-reviews-258892.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"RIPPLE EFFECT WATER GARDENS","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ELECTRIC O."},"reviewBody":"good work clean -neat"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/redwood-city/ripple-effect-water-gardens-reviews-333590.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"AARON'S SEPTIC TANK","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"LYNN M."},"reviewBody":"THEY TOTALLY EMPTIED, CLEANED AND SERVICED THE SEPTIC TANKS. THE WORKERS WENT UNNOTICED AND WERE VERY CLEAN. THEY ARRIVED ON TIME AND COMPLETED THE JOB IN A TIMELY MANNER."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/san-jose/aaron%27s-septic-tank-reviews-178531.htm"},"position":10}]}
Sewer Cleaning reviews from real Angi homeowners in Woodside, CA
It was awesome! When I called Pro Roto i talked with Isaac. He was great and sent out his brother Marco. Marco got here in less then 20 mins, and got the job fixed in 30 mins. He was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. He told me I had a plug at my y connector, snaked my line then...
Wanda P.
5.0
02/2013
Steve and Mark with Wizard are fantastic. We initially hired them to help us locate our city clean out as it was buried somewhere in the front lawn. However, as it is with older homes, roots had invaded our sewer line and we had to install a new one. The quote for the new sewer line,...
Boyce B.
5.0
09/2012
Our sewer recently backed up into our shower, and caused quite a panic. Originally I had Roto Rooter come out, and they were able to clear roots and do a fiber optic scan, showing more roots on both the property side and the street side of the old clean out. That cost us about $450 total....
Very well. Sewer backed up on Sunday, I called Boudreau and (once they asked if Monday would be okay), they said Paul would call at 7:30am to schedule. He called promptly, and said they could be here between 10 and 11 am. However, they appeared at 9:30 and the job was finished by 10, which...
Alfred M.
5.0
03/2007
When I got a hold of Grant Plumbing about noon Scott Grant said that he was really busy and couldn't do any thing until late that afternoon. When he came over we both went under the house. He explained the piping layout below the house and how the broken gray water pipe break was related to...
Electric O.
5.0
10/2006
good work clean -neat
Lynn M.
3.0
06/2005
THEY TOTALLY EMPTIED, CLEANED AND SERVICED THE SEPTIC TANKS. THE WORKERS WENT UNNOTICED AND WERE VERY CLEAN. THEY ARRIVED ON TIME AND COMPLETED THE JOB IN A TIMELY MANNER.
In and Out Plumbing and Construction is a family owned business and we take pride in our honesty, our integrity, and ourselves. Our Plumbers and Technicians are trained, licensed, bonded and insured professionals. We focus on residential and commercial plumbing in the Bay Area. We are open 24/7 and on all HOLIDAYS.
"Very professional team. Was easy to schedule time for a walkthrough for a quote, and the quote was provided in a timely manner as well. Work was on time and well done. Will hire them again for future projects!"
Evan W on June 2024
In and Out Plumbing and Construction is a family owned business and we take pride in our honesty, our integrity, and ourselves. Our Plumbers and Technicians are trained, licensed, bonded and insured professionals. We focus on residential and commercial plumbing in the Bay Area. We are open 24/7 and on all HOLIDAYS.
"Very professional team. Was easy to schedule time for a walkthrough for a quote, and the quote was provided in a timely manner as well. Work was on time and well done. Will hire them again for future projects!"
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.
With sixteen 5star reviews on our Angi Leads profile, we’ve been helping homeowners with their everyday plumbing needs. Find our company’s profile on the Home Advisor site. Give us a call for your free estimate or consultation to give your the best solution and competitive prices. With over 25 years experience in the trade, from water heaters, tankless, drain cleanning, faucet leak repairs, faucet replacements, sewer cleanning/replacements, disposals, water filters, hot water dispensers and more.
"The service was exceptional. We highly recommend FDL plumbing. Gets the job done"
WilliamLeo L on September 2025
With sixteen 5star reviews on our Angi Leads profile, we’ve been helping homeowners with their everyday plumbing needs. Find our company’s profile on the Home Advisor site. Give us a call for your free estimate or consultation to give your the best solution and competitive prices. With over 25 years experience in the trade, from water heaters, tankless, drain cleanning, faucet leak repairs, faucet replacements, sewer cleanning/replacements, disposals, water filters, hot water dispensers and more.
"The service was exceptional. We highly recommend FDL plumbing. Gets the job done"
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!)."
Plumbing and Rooter Services with Free Estimates and emergency calls available. Sewer and Replacement, Camera Inspection, Drain repair and cleaning service, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, showers repair and replacement, drain clogged.
"They did a fabulous job and was very professional."
Timothy B on May 2025
Plumbing and Rooter Services with Free Estimates and emergency calls available. Sewer and Replacement, Camera Inspection, Drain repair and cleaning service, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets, showers repair and replacement, drain clogged.
"They did a fabulous job and was very professional."
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!"
Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!
"The plumbing technicians came out as promised to assess the leak. They were both very courteous and kind and assessed the damage. I am giving three stars because they estimated the cost to be almost 250% higher than what the actual cost was to fix the issue. I am sure there are customers out there that would just accept any bid however, please get multiple beds for these projects, especially when working with this company as they will inflate the cost to take advantage of the situation. I ended up only paying for the $79 estimate."
Kevin C on September 2025
Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!
"The plumbing technicians came out as promised to assess the leak. They were both very courteous and kind and assessed the damage. I am giving three stars because they estimated the cost to be almost 250% higher than what the actual cost was to fix the issue. I am sure there are customers out there that would just accept any bid however, please get multiple beds for these projects, especially when working with this company as they will inflate the cost to take advantage of the situation. I ended up only paying for the $79 estimate."
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."
At our company, we specialize in delivering comprehensive Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC services to meet all your residential and commercial needs. With a commitment to quality and reliability, our team of licensed professionals is dedicated to ensuring optimal performance and safety in your home or business. Whether it’s routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or new installations, we apply the latest industry standards and innovations to provide tailored solutions that enhance comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. Trust us to keep your essential systems running smoothly with unparalleled expertise and customer service excellence.
"Excellent service and fast! Highly recommend!"
Roy R on May 2025
At our company, we specialize in delivering comprehensive Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC services to meet all your residential and commercial needs. With a commitment to quality and reliability, our team of licensed professionals is dedicated to ensuring optimal performance and safety in your home or business. Whether it’s routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or new installations, we apply the latest industry standards and innovations to provide tailored solutions that enhance comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. Trust us to keep your essential systems running smoothly with unparalleled expertise and customer service excellence.
"Excellent service and fast! Highly recommend!"
Roy R on May 2025
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FAQs for sewer cleaning projects in Woodside, 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 Woodside, 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.