Expert Drain Cleaning in San Mateo, California

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.

This is a long overdue review about a water boiler replacement I had done in October 2024. As a new homeowner, I trusted the expertise and professionalism of the people I hired. Unfortunately, that trust was misplaced. The handyman, Patricio Lozano, removed my old water boiler, which had copper piping. At the time, I didn’t realize that copper piping has resale value. What I later learned is that any materials removed from the property still belong to the homeowner unless permission is given otherwise. At no point did he ask whether I wanted to keep the copper piping or if he could take it with him. He simply removed it and left with it. I later learned that the proper and professional thing to do would have been to either leave the materials behind or ask for permission before taking them. That never happened. From my perspective, my property was taken without my knowledge or consent. Another moment during the job also raised concerns for me. While working, he asked me if I spoke Spanish. When I said no, he proceeded to have a phone conversation in Spanish right in front of me discussing something related to the job. I obviously couldn’t understand what was being said, but the timing of the question and the conversation felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. I was also disappointed with the quality of the replacement work. The copper piping was replaced with a very dirty-looking PVC pipe. When I asked the company if this was normal, they said it was, but the finished result looked a little questionable. I would genuinely like the company to explain the justification for taking a customer’s property without permission. At the very least, homeowners should be informed and given the choice about what happens to materials removed from their home. Homeowners should make sure to clearly discuss what happens to removed materials before allowing work to begin. I’ve included photos showing the water boiler copper piping before and the pvc piping after so others can see the difference for themselves.

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!

I would highly recommend Monarch plumbing. Very good company quality work. Cruz came and helped me out at our house with two sinks that were clogged up. Not only did he unclog the sinks he changed out the P-trap that the last handyman installed incorrectly. Cruz does quality work and is also very respectful. He always contacted me when job was finished or if there was a little problem that he can still fix. I would highly recommend Monarch Plumbing Cruz is the man to go. I will definitely call Monarch Plumbing for future problems.

I had great experience with Monarch Plumber crew today with Eli and Herman. My kids restroom with 2 sinks was clogged up over the weekend, I was happy to able get an appointment next day through online. When Eli arrived he automatically ask if he needs to use shoe cover because kids restroom is upstairs and he noticed we leave slippers downstairs. They were able to change the sink pipe and declog the line in timely manner. This is the 1st time I used this company and I’m very happy to recommend their service. Great guy with so much knowledge. Thank you Monarch with fast service.

Excellent Service! Eli is My New Go-To Plumber I highly recommend Eli! He is a fantastic plumber who provided quick service and exceptional work at a very fair price. I first hired Eli to replace two toilets in my home. The installation was quick, clean, and perfectly done. The work was absolutely great, and I was impressed by his professionalism. More recently, I had a much more stressful problem: a water leak under the house. I called him, and he was incredibly responsive. He showed up right away—it didn't take him a lot of time to arrive, which was a huge relief given the severity of the issue. He quickly diagnosed the leak and got it fixed properly. Not only was the quality of his work great on both occasions, but his pricing was awesome. It's rare to find someone who is both highly skilled and offers such competitive rates. If you need a reliable plumber who is fast, skilled, and reasonably priced, Eli is the one to call!

Adrian was great. We had a blockage in the main line that was causing our sinks to back up, and he came out and cleared it quickly. Super friendly, explained what was going on, and got everything draining normally again. Really appreciate the help!

I was gardening and picking at weeds when I accidentally hit the water hose line and water began leaking everywhere. After calling several plumbers who didn’t want to come out because the jobs was to small, I got a hold of Adrian. He cut the damaged pipe out, replaced it while he was having a chat with me about gardening. The process took him 30 minutes. Love how he just got the job done!

Adrian came out to give me a free estimate on the plumbing works needed for a bathroom renovation. He did all pipe installation and fitting for a new shower, sink and toilet. I got Adrian to come back and inspect our water heater pipes and he updated a few pipes to ensure the water flow was up to code. He also replace our water main valve which needs doing. All could say about him is that is he so honest about pricing, responsive and does quality work.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

Very honest and nice people! I called Jeff because we were having a clogged kitchen sink and the water backed out from our laundry room. He sent a guy pretty quick who is pretty cool and knowledgeable. The sink somehow started working before Herbert arrived but he still helped us to check out any potential issues, made sure all is good and gave us some advice as well. We will definitely call them again if we have any further plumbing problems.

Had a toilet overflow emergency and these guys came through fast. They showed up quickly, figured out the issue right away, and broke the pipe just in time to stop things from getting worse. Super thankful for how fast and on it they were—definitely recommend if you ever need quick plumbing help!

On R Way Plumbing are knowledgeable, trustworthy and highly skilled plumbers. Over the past several years, their industry expertise has enabled them to diagnose our plumbing issues quickly. Their entire staff are always respectful, communicative and considerate of our home Thank you for your exceptional service.... Donna

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I recently had a spot repair done on my underground drain line, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Tal and he’s team quickly diagnosed the exact location of the problem and explained everything clearly before beginning any work. They handled the excavation, repaired the damaged section of pipe, and made sure all connections were secure and up to code. Tal crew worked efficiently, kept the area clean, and restored the ground once the repair was complete. The drain is now flowing perfectly with no backups or issues. Their professionalism, fair pricing, and quality workmanship really stood out.

When is the last time you had a plumber come out and diagnose your problem and not charge you? That just happened and I’m thrilled with the honesty and professionalism of Tal and his team. I’m very happy with their work and will be using them again!

We were on a bind and they came through. JK plumbing is a very responsible vernier. I have done business with JK for almost 20 years. I manage about 15 city own facilities and JK is being take care all my location. I will strong recommend this company for any plumbing need. Francisco Lira Impark Portfoluo Manager.