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Top Rated Plumbers in Berkeley

#1

Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services

4.9
(146 reviews)7 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

1000 13th St, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

(510) 222-7608
Overall Score87/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Rae

We were paired with Rudy and Oscar from Superior Plumbing through our home warranty company, and I couldn’t be more grateful. From start to finish, they were professional, courteous, and exceptionally thorough. True experts who take pride in their work and deliver outstanding results. A previous plumber had written our issue off as unfixable, but Rudy and Oscar approached it with patience, skill, and determination. The other plumber hadn’t even attempted to remove the cast iron pipe cap, but they recognized that was the key to gaining proper access to the line. It was extremely stuck, yet they had the right tools, expertise, and persistence to get it open and fully unclog the drain. They communicated clearly, respected our home, cleaned up afterward, and ensured everything was functioning properly before leaving. They also took the time to explain what had caused the issue and offered practical advice on how to help prevent it in the future . They never asked for a review or tried to upsell us on additional services — their only focus was resolving the problem correctly and completely. As new homeowners, we’re incredibly grateful for their professionalism and integrity. We will absolutely be rehiring Superior Plumbing (and specifically Rudy and Oscar) for any future plumbing needs. If I could give them more than five stars, I absolutely would.

4 months ago
Linda M

Marco and Santos installed 4 new toilets. They did a fabulous job and left no mess, they even took the boxes that the new toilets came in and hauled away the old toilets. They were very professional and extremely nice. I will definitely be keeping their number for all my future plumbing needs. Also I had them install 4 new toilet shut-off valves. Highly recommend using these plumbers.

1 week ago
Leanetta

It was a long drawn out process due to having to navigate inside the shower wall with all new parts. A cover plate was too small to cover the hole... that piece alone took over 2 months to receive. Three appointments later the job was done immaculately. Jose is a "Keeper for always!" The install became a whole day process, and not once did I hear frustration or agitation. He explained the alternate option and answered my questions and concerns. A genuinely excellent plumber with patience. The staff in the office always worked with my schedule and were professional and friendly with the reschedules. The pricing increased one time due to the extra work. I couldn't ask for more. Superior Plumbing is in my contacts for good!

5 months ago
#2

Advanced Plumbing & Drain

4.9
(687 reviews)11.2 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

3450 Sacramento St #204, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

(415) 917-1088
Overall Score85/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Cathleen Greene

Dean was awesome! Took care of clogged drain lines and installed a faucet at the kitchen sink. Also helped with adjusting the hot water in our shower stall. Professional, friendly, efficient and hard working! Couldn’t ask for more.

3 weeks ago
Linda

Outstanding service! A major drain lightwell drain was clogged. Advanced Plumbing & Drain set up an appointment for later the same day, came right on time worked quickly - with consideration for my place - and all is now clear. Totally professional, reliable and very fairly priced.

2 months ago
Luma Muhtadie

I love this company! They are responsive, professional, and fairly priced. I’ve enjoyed working with Aaron on multiple projects—he is friendly, reliable, and takes the time to explain what he’s doing. After trying three different plumbing companies in SF that were more focused on selling me things than fixing problems, this was such a refreshing change! I finally have a go-to plumber I can trust!

2 months ago
#3

Quality Plumbing & Drain Service

5.0
(124 reviews)17.5 mi
Open NowDrain Specialist

80 Morningside Dr, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

(415) 466-8440
Overall Score82/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Pat Dickson

Highly recommend Drigo with Quality Plumbing and Drain Service. I have used him for a number of years for different issues. Snaking clogged pipes, water main project, , replacing pipes under the kitchen sink, replacing very old faucet handles and more......and feel very lucky to have found him. He does excellent work, is kind and patient. What more can you ask for.....and competitive in price.

1 year ago
Jean Chung

I contacted Quality Plumbing & Drain Service for a quote to replace a leaking water heater. Drigo was able to come that same day and provided a very competitive quote. During the consultation he thoroughly addressed my questions and concerns, clearly explained the scope of work needed, and made suggestions to correct a piping issue that was previously ignored when my old water heater was installed. He didn’t try to up-sell me or use sales-pitchy language – I did a lot of research on my own prior to receiving any quotes – so I was confident he was competent, and most importantly, straightforward and honest. Although a different company would’ve been able to replace my water heater that same day, I decided to move forward with Drigo despite having to wait a couple more days due to the holiday weekend. In the meantime, he provided excellent communication (via text) regarding the parts ordered and when he’d arrive for the job. On the day of installation, Drigo arrived on time and got right to work. When he was finished, he showed me how to turn on the pilot and gave me an overview about the heat settings. Throughout the process he was friendly, professional, and efficient. He even followed up with me later that evening to ensure everything was working properly. I’m very satisfied with the quality of work done and will be contacting him for all my future plumbing needs. I highly recommend Drigo and Quality Plumbing & Drain Service for your plumbing needs too.

3 years ago
Wes Lam

I have used Quality plumbing a couple times and Drigo has always been quick to respond and schedule a time to fix my drain issues. He is friendly, professional, and honest in the work needed to repair the problem and how to prevent issues in the future. Highly recommend!

3 years ago
#4

Arch Plumbing Inc.

4.9
(290 reviews)10.7 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

121 Quint St STE 5E, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

(415) 325-2547
Overall Score80/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
june cubacub

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five-Star Service I recently had the pleasure of having Mark Berant service the shower drain in my apartment, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Mark arrived fully prepared, immediately understood the issue, and completed the job efficiently and with great professionalism. A little background—Mark is actually one of our lead technicians in the company, and after seeing his work firsthand, I now understand why he is considered one of the very best. His skill, confidence, and dedication truly stand out, and it’s clear why so many customers have appreciated him throughout his successful career. Mark, thank you for the exceptional service. Your work ethic and professionalism continue to inspire others to follow the path you’ve taken. You absolutely rock. — J, your humble fan

3 months ago
anh castro

Mark B. with Arch Plumbing Inc. was professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. He was polite and very gracious when I called to confirm the appointment and showed up on time. It was clear from the moment he enter the property and examined the boiler, the water storage tank, drainage system and a few other plumbing- related systems, that he knew what he was doing. He identified where there was an immediate need for service, and where things could wait if there are budgetary constraints. I felt that he was transparent and helpful- great reflection on his company, Arch Plumbing. During the walk- thru of the property, he patiently answered all my questions. I never felt that Mark was impatient, rude and even transactional. Mark is truly a great representative of Arch Plumbing. Clearly the company’s value is to provide quality work and great customer service as evidenced in their dispatch of Mark who definitely adhere to these values!

3 months ago
Jessica B

Arch has been servicing my building for years. First with a new water heater, which required the old heater to be sawed in half to make it down the stairwell. They are resourceful, creative and have a can do attitude. My point person, June, helped initiate an emergency issue. Mark and Clarice came and serviced us with replacing a corroded pipe, installing a new expansion tank and backflow components. Could not have been nicer and very efficient. June followed up to ensure the work was completed as discussed. Plumbing is expensive but their prices seem reasonable compared to others in the city and their attention to detail, service and follow up makes it worth it. Thank you!

5 months ago
#5

O'Grady Plumbing

4.9
(173 reviews)10.9 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1610 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

(415) 985-0155
Overall Score71/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Daphne Wilson

Very satisfied. Next-day appointment, arrived early in predicted time window. Jake was efficient and pleasant, quoted basic price up front after viewing backed-up basement drain in front. Sure enough, roots from old junipers. O'Grady had all the right stuff. Jake snaked all the way to back of house with visual, so "bonus" is report that general condition of drain is OK. Thanks!

1 year ago
Kevin Horrigan

Called at 1pm and they were out within 90 mins. I highly recommend this company. From their office staff to the technician that completed the work. They both were friendly and kept me up to date on progress with texts and pics (my choice as i was not on site). The tech found the issue and corrected it. 10 out 10 in my book. We will most definitely call again if the need arises.

1 year ago
Lisa Vasquez

Unbelievable assistance to a mystery matter which O'Grady resolved seamlessly! I actually had another plumbing co. do work prior and they left behind a matter, called them for follow up and they never responded. Contacted O'Grady for help and they were willing to assess the prior work. They did so in a professional and diligent manner. Asking all the right questions to execute the job and resolved the mystery of the other company's negligence. They were totally on top of scheduling, confirming appointment via text and email to update service arrival status...AMAZING! Very professional. I'm so impressed! I'm pretty picky and usually don't review, but I was beyond grateful for O'Grady's willingness to help out. Call them! They're for real!

1 year ago
#6

Pros Plumber San Francisco

5.0
(35 reviews)12.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

2698 San Bruno Ave #101, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA

(628) 284-0446
Overall Score70/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Steven Turner

My bathtub wouldn’t drain at all, which was extremely frustrating. Their specialists team removed debris deep in the line and tested multiple times. The tub drains perfectly now and the work was very thorough.

4 weeks ago
Anna Gray

We experienced low hot water flow in the bathroom. Their plumbing team flushed the lines and fixed the blockage. The hot water pressure improved right away. Very satisfied.

3 weeks ago
Briella Horton

The shower kept switching between hot and cold water randomly. After checking the setup, the technician discovered the mixing valve had mineral buildup. He cleaned it thoroughly and everything became stable again. I appreciated how politely he explained the cause.

3 months ago
#7

All Hayward Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Co.

5.0
(44 reviews)17.1 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

2460 Radley Ct, Hayward, CA 94545, USA

(341) 241-5075
Overall Score68/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Brenda Layton

Thankfully, the slow drain in our bathroom sink was fixed the same day we called. Their crew removed the blockage and cleaned the pipe thoroughly. The water now flows without any delay.

3 weeks ago
Hope Kyleigh

A leak developed behind the shower wall unexpectedly. I contacted this service right away. They replaced the damaged pipe and sealed the area securely. The repair was done with great attention to detail.

2 weeks ago
Ali Elizabeth

A water heater connection issue caused inconsistent hot water, so professional help was needed. The plumber inspected everything carefully and fixed the faulty fitting. Hot water has been steady since then. The work felt reliable and well done.

2 months ago
#8

DRAIN BUSTERS PLUMBING

4.8
(25 reviews)12.1 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

5835 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

(415) 687-3566
Overall Score65/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Harry and Erin

Drainbusters has been the go-to plumber for our condo building for years. Ray is always professional, quick to respond, and reasonably priced. When we recently had an issue connecting with the city water lines, he offered us multiple options to resolve and kept the work space in our garage tidy. Thanks again, Ray and team!

11 months ago
Dr. Julie Cox

Thank you, Ray, for coming so quickly to fix the drain problems in our shower and at another time in our sinks. Thanks also for fixing a leaky pipe that caused our washing machine to flood the floor. With your immediate help we avoided a disaster!

11 months ago
Andy Khuong

We have had Ray and team come out a few times to help with plumbing issues within the past year - from a water heater replacement, leaking washer and dryer pipes that involved removing some drywall, and a major trench repair involving the city. Ray is very knowledgeable, thorough, and always provides updates. I highly recommend Ray's services!

11 months ago
#9

Service Pros Plumbers, Inc.

5.0
(546 reviews)13.8 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1320 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94520, USA

(925) 255-5592
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Don Medwedeff

Service Pros Plumber completed a trenchless sewer replacement in a first class manner. A free camera inspection was done and a detailed written estimate was provided promptly. After getting two other opinions and bids we selected Service Pros. The job was completed promptly exactly as scheduled and was permitted and approved by both city and sewer inspectors. The staff was professional, courteous, and cleaned the job site thoroughly leaving it almost entirely as it was. I heartily recommend them.

6 months ago
Nance Tovar

Every team member that I worked with from Service Pro Plumbers, by phone or on site, were amazing. It was a crisis time for me to be without water and although I had to wait through the process to get a clearance from Home Serve they helped keep me calm and assured me I was in good hands. Wilber Amaya was the main plumber who installed our new water line. He was professional and answered all my questions throughout the installation process. He was extra careful to remove only a small part of our hedge and it was amazing to see how he dug around the massive roots of our 70 plus year old orange tree. I recommend Service Pro Plumbing and Wilber without reservation. Although it took more time than I would have liked to get Home Serves approval they too recognized the stress I was under and work extra hard to find a plumber company who could see me in two days instead of five or more. I appreciate the way they took my situation seriously and helped secure Service Pro Plumbers for me. The job was over $8,000 and I could not have handled the cost without Home Serve insurance.

2 months ago
Mark D

JP, Jhonny, and their crew did an excellent job replacing the main sewage line from our home to the street. The trenchless pipe technology they used was incredibly effective and minimized disruption. The price was very reasonable for four days of work, which also included inspections by the City of Walnut Creek and Central San. Throughout the project, the team was professional, efficient, and respectful of our property. They also made sure everything was thoroughly cleaned up once the job was completed. We give JP, Jhonny, and the entire crew a “10-star” rating. We are very happy. Thank you to Service Pros Plumbing for the outstanding service!

1 week ago
#10

Genteel Plumbers

4.8
(363 reviews)11.6 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1181 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

(833) 436-8335
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Colleen Howell

Genteel Plumbers is committed to doing jobs right and to having satisfied customers. I called them to fix some plumbing issues with our clothes washer (both the hot and cold lines were coming from the hot water heater). They sorted out the problem but when they went to turn the main back on, it wouldn’t come on. Turns out the main line under the driveway was deteriorating. So they pulled all their available crew to come to our house to do an emergency main line replacement, which involved digging a trench in the driveway. Mind you it’s mid-day already and we are leaving for a vacation the next day. They worked as efficiently as they could to get everything finished and just before dark (probably 8pm since this was early July) they drove away. I was incredibly impressed with their workmanship and dedication to getting the job done on our deadline, and they were so kind and respectful. However, the speed with which they had to work meant that they couldn’t put much time and attention to the driveway repair. So I mentioned a few months later that I wasn’t happy with the driveway and they agreed that it wasn’t their best work. I said it wasn’t urgent so anytime they could come repair it would be great. Then early this week they called and said they would repair the driveway. Two days of work later it looks brand new. I will use Genteel Plumbers for all of my plumbing needs in the future. I’ve never experienced a company so committed to customer satisfaction and all around they are incredibly kind, skilled, and quality people.

1 week ago
Maria Lydia Yanez de Paniagua

I had the pleasure to meet Joan Leyva a technician sent by Genteel Plumbers to do some needed work at my place. He was very kind, knowledgeable, well trained and he took time to explain all my options. At the end my family and I were very grateful for the outstanding service Joan provided. We would highly recommend him and his company for the professionalism and good quality work. Five Stars!!!

2 weeks ago
Heather Brown

Genteel Plumbers always does a great job. They are never the cheapest option, but I feel very confident that the work that they do is solid and usually includes some sort of a warranty. They are excellent about communicating along the way and the technicians are always friendly and seem very very capable.

3 weeks ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Berkeley

Berkeley is known for its historic charm, from the wood-shingled homes in the hills to the vibrant Craftsman bungalows in the flats. However, this historic character often comes with aging plumbing infrastructure that struggles to meet modern demands. Whether you are dealing with a slow-moving sink in a student rental near UC Berkeley or a backed-up main line in West Berkeley, finding a reliable plumber shouldn't be a chore. Our service takes the guesswork out of the process. We don't just provide a list of names; we scan our network of certified Berkeley professionals and filter them by your specific zip code. Most importantly, we call them to confirm they have a technician available to solve your specific issue today. This ensures that when we connect you, you are talking to a pro who is ready to head to your door immediately.

Common Drain Issues in Berkeley

Historic Pipe Decay: Many older homes in neighborhoods like Elmwood and Thousand Oaks still utilize original clay or cast-iron pipes. Over time, these materials become brittle and prone to collapses or severe scale buildup that requires professional clearing.

Root Intrusion from Mature Trees: Berkeley’s beautiful, tree-lined streets are a hallmark of the city, but those mature root systems are constantly seeking moisture. It is incredibly common for roots to penetrate sewer laterals, leading to recurring backups that standard DIY methods cannot fix.

Steep Hillside Drainage: Homes in the Berkeley Hills face unique hydrostatic pressure issues. When drains clog in these areas, the steep grades can lead to high-pressure backups or localized flooding if the drainage system isn't perfectly maintained.

High-Occupancy Infrastructure: In high-density areas near the University, plumbing systems often face heavy use. Accumulations of grease, hair, and non-flushable items can quickly overwhelm older Berkeley plumbing, requiring high-powered equipment to restore flow.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Berkeley

Prepare for Winter Rains: Before the Bay Area's rainy season begins in late autumn, ensure your perimeter drains and area drains are clear of debris to prevent Berkeley’s heavy rains from flooding your crawlspace.

Manage 'June Gloom' Humidity: During Berkeley’s foggy summer mornings, moisture can linger in bathrooms. Ensure your shower drains are clear of hair and biofilm to prevent mold growth and sluggish drainage during these humid months.

Holiday Kitchen Care: With Berkeley’s vibrant food culture and holiday hosting, never put fibrous vegetable scraps or fats down the disposal. The older pipes in the East Bay are particularly sensitive to grease solidification.

Summer Root Growth: As the soil dries out during the California summer, tree roots become more aggressive in seeking water from your pipes. Consider a preventative camera inspection in July or August if you have large trees on your property.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Berkeley

$225-$750

Pricing in Berkeley reflects the high cost of living and the complexity of working on older plumbing systems. Simple snaking starts on the lower end, while hydro-jetting or main line clearing in difficult-to-access hillside properties can reach the higher end.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Berkeley

How quickly can you find a drain cleaner in my part of Berkeley?

Because we filter by your specific zip code and call to verify immediate availability, we can typically find a plumber who can be at your Berkeley home within 2 to 4 hours.

Are the plumbers familiar with Berkeley's Sewer Lateral Ordinance?

Yes, we work with certified local professionals who understand the East Bay Regional Private Sewer Lateral Program and can help you navigate compliance during repairs.

Do you have plumbers available for emergencies near UC Berkeley on weekends?

Absolutely. Our 24-hour verification service specifically targets 'on-call' technicians who service the campus area and surrounding student housing, even on Saturdays and Sundays.

What is the best way to clear a main line clog in an older Berkeley home?

For Berkeley's historic pipes, we often recommend professionals who offer hydro-jetting. This uses high-pressure water to clear roots and debris without damaging the integrity of older cast-iron or clay lines.

Does it cost more to use your verification service?

No. Our service of scanning, filtering by zip code, and verifying availability is designed to save you time and stress at no additional cost to your search for a Berkeley plumber.