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Top Rated Plumbers in Pacifica, California

#1

Peninsula Plumbing Solutions Inc

5.0
(62 reviews)14.8 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

170 Glenn Way, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

(650) 681-2290
Overall Score89/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Douglas Whyte

Alan came on time, introduced himself, and asked how he could help! After I explained the clogged drain line from the kitchen sink he asked to take a look. As he came inside the front door he put on cloth booties so as not to track in dirt or soil. And each time he went out he removed them and upon re- entering he put them back on! After looking he texted a job price and requested I approve the cost of repair, which I did. He brought in his tools and proceeded to promptly extract the material which was clogging the drain. He then made several tests to ensure adequate water flow down the drain, and to make sure the under the sink plumbing was not leaking. Success!!! Drain was flowing freely and no leaks were present. I was able to pay the agreed upon price by credit card on the spot and I immediately received an emailed receipt! Overall this was a very positive experience. I will not hesitate co use this service in the future if need arises!!!

3 months ago
Mari Silva

Was referred to Peninsula Plumbing Solutions by a good friend of mine who just used them to fix her clog toilet on a Saturday. She was extremely impressed with them. Our garbage disposal stopped working so I call PPS on Tuesday afternoon sent them a video of my garbage disposal. Within minutes they had a quote for work to be done. They said someone could be out next day, what time would work best for me. Perfect communication both by phone and text message, took my needs for time of arrival into consideration and arrived on time next morning. Hector was polite, professional got right to work removing the old disposal and replacing it with my new Insinkerator Disposal. Nora at the office handled my payment over the phone by credit card, informed that there is a 90 day workmanship guarantee on all work performed by the company! They are a new company located in Redwood City but work in the East Bay Area as well, which is where I reside. I highly recommend PPS for your plumbing needs and will happily refer them to friends and family. Thank you PPS, Nora, Mari & Hector Outstanding Job!

6 months ago
Eren Pena

Great experience with Peninsula Plumbing Solutions. I had a leak and Hector came out and fixed it right away. He was professional, quick, and explained what he was doing. Highly recommend.

5 months ago
#2

Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.9
(1438 reviews)16.2 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

1011 American St, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA

(650) 899-6495
Overall Score87/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Dana Ung

12/5/25 - Handy Man Plumbing helped me identify a clog in my sewer line with a thorough inspection. They gave me a competitive quote for installing a house clean out and cleaning the sewer line. The installation was done quickly and avoided messing up the yard. Highly recommended. 12/16/25 - Update. I decided to have Handy Man Plumbing replace my very old sewer lines under my house. Their quote was the most competitive. They kept our place clean during their work, sealing off our rooms from dust and covering the floors. They were very thorough, replacing all old GI pipes and even some old ABS pipes. While the scope of work was for "horizontal" pipe replacement, they did their best to replace as many "vertical" pipes that they could without opening any drywall (shower drains, toilet flanges). They also helped me repair some bad water supply pipes the noticed while doing their work. They didn't try to upsell me on trying to replace all my water supply lines, and with these repairs, said it should be good for a while. In all of this, they did not charge any additional fees for the extra work they did (i.e. needing to dig under two foundation walls, doing extra repairs, or needing an extra day of work). Highly recommended.

5 months ago
Christine McMillan

Mr Arturo Lopez was fantastic. He arrived on time with pre-arrival notification and tracking available. Arturo was knowledgeable, neat and efficient. He took the time to show me the repair and explain why it was needed. This was a two step process with technician Denis Orellana first diagnosing the issues and providing a quote. Once I accepted the quote and scheduled the service, Arturo Lopez arrived to make the necessary repairs. 100% trustworthy service by a two really nice guys. Thank you Denis, Arturo, and Handy Plumbing Man!

3 months ago
Andrea

Jerry and Brayen were great - explained the issues clearly and compared short term vs long term options for the pipes in our home. It is also very convenient that you can book online and we were able to book an appointment for the very next morning. Will definitely use them again

3 months ago
#3

Advanced Plumbing & Drain

4.9
(724 reviews)11 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

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

(415) 917-1088
Overall Score81/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Cynthia Christopher

On Xmas day, the hot water faucet handle on my kitchen sink fell off and created a geyser. I called several plumbing companies who gave high consultation fees. Most weren’t available until the next day. Fortunately, I found Advanced Plumbing and Drain. Tim answered the phone and scheduled me for the next day between 7-8. Alex kept me updated as to his arrival time. I opened the door to a very friendly happy plumber who put us at ease. He was professional and knowledgeable. Alex did a quick fix at a fair price so that we could celebrate Christmas that day.

5 months ago
Danielle ML

We had an issue late Sunday afternoon with our kitchen sink. We called their service, and they arrived promptly early Monday morning. The technician was knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough. He explained the problem and showed us how to prevent future issues: avoid putting too much food in the garbage disposal, and run hot water with detergent once a week to help prevent clogs. I highly recommend this company!

4 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!

5 months ago
#4

Pro Roto Plumbing

4.9
(82 reviews)17.9 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

1472 Oddstad Dr, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA

(650) 269-0190
Overall Score77/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Tony Draeger

Fabian & Oscar did a great job. They cleared a plugged drain line that another company failed at. They were efficient, professional, and cleaned up. I think Pro-Roto is a great company!

3 months ago
Pam Sanderson

Issac came over to clear my clean out drain. Looks like eventually I’ll need to have the pipe out to the street replaced. So thankful for Issac explaining options. He is easy to work with. Great job!

4 months ago
Laura W

Waldir at ProRoto did a great job managing 2 big project for us- water main from house to sidewalk box, with back flow valve and replacing the last of our galvanized pipes and cast iron sewer line under the house. They worked so hard, did a beautiful job and left the work areas like new. They were great to work with. I had gotten estimates from 3 plumbing companies. I highly recommend them. Ask for Waldir to manage the work!

6 months ago
#5

Dr. Drain Plumbing and Rooter

4.9
(229 reviews)4.5 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1043 Pinehurst Ct, Millbrae, CA 94030, USA

(650) 686-0757
Overall Score73/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
E C

Dickson and his team were so great to work with. We were caught in a bind with a water pipe leak - they were onsite within 30 minutes and quickly assessed the project and provided a quote. They were transparent with pricing and any possible additional work that could be required. The Dr. Drain team were incredibly professional, straightforward and no-nonsense. An absolute pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.

6 months ago
Scott Syme

I got 3 bids. I am so glad I chose Dr Drain. They have fair pricing, and they are on-time, they explain the issue and gave a fair bid to fix it. They are courteous, helpful and fixed the my plumbing problem. I highly recommend them for all plumbing repairs. I will use them again.

4 months ago
Rohit Kaul

Very professional and thorough folks. I called them for a same day emergency leak under the sink and they arrived within the hour. They diagnosed the issue and had everything ready in the van. After addressing the issue, Dandy also fixed the RO system installation that had led to the issue. I’d highly recommend them for all plumbing and RO water installation needs.

5 months ago
#6

DRAIN BUSTERS PLUMBING

4.9
(27 reviews)8.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

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

(415) 687-3566
Overall Score69/100
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!

1 year 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!

1 year 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!

1 year ago
#7

Economy Plumbing

4.7
(53 reviews)3.1 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1661 Southgate Ave, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

(650) 756-5100
Overall Score68/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Milan Lal

Outstanding plumbing service in San Fran. From the first call to the final walkthrough, this team was professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. They handled our emergency plumbing issue fast, explained everything clearly, and the pricing was fair with zero surprises. The technician showed up on time, diagnosed the problem quickly, and fixed it right the first time. You can tell they’re experienced with older SF homes and complex plumbing systems. Clean work, respectful crew, and great communication throughout. If you’re searching for a reliable, licensed plumber in San Francisco for drain issues, leak repairs, or emergency plumbing, this company delivers. High-quality work, honest service, and total peace of mind. 5-star experience. Thank you!

5 months ago
Gary Klausner

I recently used Economy Plumbing to install a Seismic gas shut off valve to our 2 unit condo building. I have nothing but praise for the experience. I got several bids and Economy provided a very fair price which was also the best price (I even got a "senior" discount). I worked with Chris and Rudy. They both came out the next day after I called in the request. Chris provided the quote. After accepting the quote we scheduled the work a few days later and they very promptly showed up. It was a pleasure working with Chris and Rudy. They knew their business well, were very professional, and they did not mind me hanging around watching them do the work. In fact we had some great conversations and the work was completed in just a couple hours. I highly recommend Economy Plumbing, especially Chris and Rudy!!

4 months ago
Simone A. Evans (Simiglo)

Fortunately, they were able to come to my apartment within the first hour of me calling! Explained clearly the payment options and work that needed to be done. Fixed my toilet issue within 20 minutes! Wonderful work, super professional, and straight to the point. Thank you Economy Plumbers!

3 months ago
#8

Quality Plumbing & Drain Service

5.0
(124 reviews)3.7 mi
ClosedDrain Specialist

80 Morningside Dr, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

(415) 466-8440
Overall Score68/100
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!

4 years ago
#9

Discount Plumbing Rooter Services

4.9
(2942 reviews)4.1 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

570 Sylvan St, Daly City, CA 94014, USA

(650) 977-3126
Overall Score67/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Wilson You

I recently had my garbage disposal replaced, and I couldn’t be happier with the service! The technician Saul and his coworker Carlos were punctual, professional, and very knowledgeable. They explained the process clearly, worked efficiently, and left everything clean and tidy when the job was done. The new disposal works perfectly, and the whole experience was stress-free. Highly recommend this service to anyone needing plumbing work—they truly know what they’re doing

3 months ago
Emanuel Vasquez

I couldn't be happier with the work of Carlos Chavarria! From the very first moment, his communication was flawless: he was very flexible, super clean, and attentive to every detail. He was incredibly professional, with a respectful attitude at all times. The result was simply outstanding: there is nothing he could improve, it was all perfect. I recommend Carlos without any doubt; he is a true professional and a talent. Thank you, Carlos, for a phenomenal job!! and Magda the dispatcher. Very professional and great communication.

3 months ago
susana cortez

I had a great experience with Saul! He was very kind, helpful, and professional throughout the entire process. He took the time to answer all of my questions about the shower repair and made sure I understood everything that needed to be done. I really appreciated his patience and willingness to help. Highly recommend Saul if you’re looking for someone reliable and knowledgeable!

3 months ago
#10

Hydro Plumbing & Rooter

5.0
(97 reviews)9.6 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

3450 3rd St STE 3E, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

(415) 886-1161
Overall Score66/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Javier Flores

I don’t usually leave reviews, but Hydro Plumbing & Rooter really earned this one. I had a backed-up drain that two other plumbers couldn’t fix. A friend recommended Hydro Plumbing, and I’m so glad I called them. From the first call, they were professional and easy to deal with. The dispatcher gave me a same-day appointment, and the tech showed up right on time. He explained everything before starting, used a hydro-jet to clean out the line, and even showed me a video of the inside of the pipe when he was done. The water was flowing perfectly again. What really stood out to me was how respectful and clean they were. No mess, no guessing, no surprises when it came time to pay. The price was fair, and they actually cared about doing the job right. If you’re looking for a reliable hydro plumbing company that knows what they’re doing, Hydro Plumbing & Rooter is the one to call. I’ll definitely use them again for future plumbing work.

7 months ago
Debbie You

Hydro Plumbing was very thorough and knowledgable. They have all the equipment needed to solve any problem you might have. The hydrojet was not unavailable at 4:30, They returned at 7pm to finish my job, and got our plumbing functional. Great team!

3 months ago
Pete

This is my first experience with this company and im very satisfied. They are responsive, competitive, and will make sure youre taken care of. Jose is a very experienced plumber and is honest and reliable. He can usually get out the same day and has the experience and skills to figure out whats going on and fix it. I will definately use them in the future.

4 months ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Pacifica, California

Pacifica's coastal beauty comes with unique plumbing challenges, from sand infiltration near Linda Mar to aging pipes in established neighborhoods like Sharp Park. When a sink backs up or a main line clogs, you don't have time to call a dozen plumbers only to find out they're booked solid for the week. Our service is designed to eliminate that frustration by doing the heavy lifting for you.

We maintain a network of certified local plumbers across the 94044 area. Instead of you doing the legwork, we scan our network, filter by your exact location, and personally call to verify they have a technician available to handle your drain emergency right now. Whether it’s a foggy Tuesday morning or a late Sunday night, we ensure you’re connected with a professional who is ready to work, saving you time and stress.

Common Drain Issues in Pacifica, California

Coastal Sand Accumulation: Living near Pacifica State Beach means sand is a part of life, but it’s a nightmare for drains. It settles in P-traps and heavy bends, creating stubborn, heavy blockages that store-bought chemical cleaners simply cannot move.

Root Intrusion from Coastal Trees: Pacifica’s iconic Monterey Cypresses and lush local greenery have aggressive root systems. These roots seek out the moisture in older clay or cast-iron sewer lines, especially in more established hillside neighborhoods, leading to frequent backups.

Salt Air Corrosion: The heavy marine layer in Pacifica accelerates the corrosion of exposed plumbing fixtures and vent pipes. Over time, rust and debris can fall into the drainage system, creating internal obstructions that require professional clearing.

Aging Infrastructure: Many homes built during the mid-century expansion of Pacifica still utilize original galvanized or cast iron pipes. These pipes have narrowed over decades due to scale buildup and corrosion, making them highly susceptible to slow drains and recurring clogs.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Pacifica, California

Fall Gutter and Area Drain Prep: Before the heavy Pacific winter rains arrive, ensure your outdoor area drains and downspouts are clear of debris to prevent coastal runoff from flooding your foundation.

Holiday Grease Management: During the chilly, fog-filled holiday months, avoid pouring fats or oils down the kitchen sink. The cool Pacifica ground temperatures cause grease to solidify much faster inside your pipes, leading to immediate blockages.

Post-Beach Rinse Station Care: If you have an outdoor shower or hose station for rinsing off sand after a day at the beach, install a heavy-duty sand trap or hair catcher to prevent coastal sediment from entering your home’s main drainage system.

Spring Root Inspection: After the rainy season, local flora enters a growth spurt. Have a camera inspection performed if you notice gurgling sounds in your toilets, as roots are most active and likely to penetrate sewer lines during this time of year.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Pacifica, California

$185-$485

Pricing in Pacifica reflects the high cost of living in San Mateo County and the specialized equipment needed for coastal homes. Simple drain snaking typically starts on the lower end, while emergency after-hours services or hydro-jetting for major blockages fall into the higher range.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Pacifica, California

How quickly can I get a plumber to my home in Pacifica?

Because we verify availability before you ever pick up the phone, we often find Pacifica-based technicians in the 94044 area who can arrive within 2 to 4 hours of your request.

Do Pacifica plumbers offer 24-hour emergency drain cleaning?

Yes, our network includes certified professionals who provide 24/7 service. We specifically call them to confirm they can handle your specific emergency before connecting you, even on weekends or holidays.

Is hydro-jetting necessary for homes near Pacifica State Beach?

For homes dealing with heavy sand infiltration or years of grease buildup, hydro-jetting is often the most effective solution. It uses high-pressure water to scrub the pipe walls clean, which is more thorough than standard snaking.

How does the zip code filtering help me get faster service?

Pacifica's geography can make travel difficult during Highway 1 commute hours. By filtering by your specific zip code, we find plumbers already working in or near your neighborhood to ensure the fastest possible response time.

What should I do if my drains gurgle during a heavy Pacifica rainstorm?

Gurgling during rain often indicates a problem with your main sewer line or a clog in your roof vent stacks. You should have a professional perform a camera inspection to ensure rainwater isn't backing up into your home's waste lines.