Clogged Drain in Hayward, CA
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Hayward
#1
Pipe Spy
4.9Clogged Drain: 97/100
“They clean up any mess each day, leaving the house clean.”
#2
L.J. Kruse Company
4.9Clogged Drain: 93/100
“Courteous, listened to my ideas, worked fast and clean.”
#3Strong Hire
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5Clogged Drain: 80/100
“I had a leaky shower head; he did his best to fix it as is before getting me a new one. I appreciated that he worked hard to fix it before replacing it.”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Hayward
Pipe Spy
4.9·198 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Strengths
5 of 5 reviews praise workmanship quality, including complex jobs…
4 of 5 reviews highlight exceptional communication and…
2 of 5 reviews document rapid response to urgent/complex…
All 5 reviews confirm timeline accuracy and professional project…
Concerns
Pricing fairness dimension scores 0/100 while all other metrics…
L.J. Kruse Company
4.9·275 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Strengths
Fast emergency response: technician arrived within 24 hours of…
5 of 5 reviews praise detailed, patient explanations of technical…
Consistent workmanship quality: multiple reviewers highlight…
Responsive to short-notice requests and emergency calls
Concerns
Pricing calibration issue: one reviewer reported quote based on…
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5·133 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Weekend/emergency sewer clearing cited
Fair-pricing language appears in 2 of 5 reviews…
Reviewers note he attempts repair before replacement
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Service Hero Plumbing & Air
4.6·1.3k reviews·
In HaywardGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.6Google
Strengths
Reviewers single out individual techs by name across services…
Sunday 4+ hour drain job and same-day arrivals back…
First-time-customer discount cited;
Concerns
themeCounts.expensive=2 with one drain job called out for finding…
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hayward
4.9·39 reviews·
In HaywardGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sewer lateral / hydro-jet specialty: 2 reviewers describe…
Pricing called 'competitive and reasonable among the estimates I…
Tech Vito included customer 'in every decision' on a complex…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Oakland Rooter Plumbing
4.9·99 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Sub-30-minute arrivals are the recurring signal
Fair-pricing theme appears 10 times;
Repipe and seismic-valve capability cited specifically
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours arrivals on sewer emergencies
Sewer mainline diagnostics: 12 sewer mentions plus…
Concerns
31 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star
Dispatcher named James called out as rude and unwilling to locate…
Pricing pushback on big sewer jobs: a $10K quote reduced to $8K…
Dispatch reliability: themeCounts.slow_response=3 with a…
Oakland Plumbing Experts
4.9·37 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Phone-first troubleshooting saves customers a service call
Strong water-heater and faucet/disposal track record:…
Honest, fair-pricing reputation across long-tenure customers…
Concerns
Follow-up communication failures cited: voicemail and email…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.6k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day and emergency capacity at scale
Mainline sewer-line and toilet emergencies cleared inside 1 day…
Concerns
32 of 100 analyzed reviews are 1-star with reviewConsistency…
Pricing on contracted big jobs is a recurring complaint
Dispatch reliability inconsistent: 7-11pm emergency window…
Big Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sewer-lateral and water-heater work singled out for clean…
Weekend and short-notice arrivals: one reviewer reports cast-iron…
Pricing called out 16 times in serviceMentions.plumber-cost with…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing
4.6·90 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.6Google
Strengths
Sub-hour weekend arrivals on backed-up sewers: techs…
Significantly underbid competitors on big jobs: one main…
Same-day responsiveness when other companies fail
Concerns
Diagnostic-first job scope on one repair cut a large ceiling hole…
Faucet-repair workmanship cited as weakest spot
Premium hourly rates on emergency calls: one homeowner cites…
Big Brothers Plumbing Inc
5·151 reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Named techs (Jorge, Jesus, Ruben) produce repeat-customer 5-stars…
Same-day-plumber=17 with a documented 15-minute Sunday-night…
Toilet, water-heater, and faucet work consistently 5-star with…
Concerns
One Sunday ceiling-leak repair was reported as still leaking…
Quote/email follow-up gaps: themeCounts.slow_response=1 with one…
Fito Plumbers Inc.
4.8·97 reviews·
In HaywardGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Friday-evening renter water-heater call answered at 8pm, crew…
Sewer-lateral replacement completed in 2.5 days with daily…
Beat competing bids and provided quick service
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Hayward Plumber By Friendly Plumbers
4.6·116 reviews·
In HaywardGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid4.6Google
Strengths
Same-day/after-hours response cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews…
Drain-cleaning workmanship: tech David replaced a busted sewage…
Concerns
1-star reviewer reports $1,800 charged for a clean-out, plumber…
2-star reviewer reports drip pan installed not flat to floor with…
Pricing flagged as 'high' even on positive reviews;
Magnificent Plumbing & Rooter
4.8·205 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day clogged main drain clearing with explanation of root…
Repiping job completed on schedule with warranty
Bathroom-remodel-adjacent work (tub-to-shower conversion + 3…
Concerns
Verbal-only pricing on drain clearing with refusal to provide…
Common Clogged Drain Scenarios
Stop Using the Drain
Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.
Try a Plunger First
A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.
Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.
Check Other Drains
If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in Hayward can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In Hayward homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in Hayward?
Drain unclogging in Hayward costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your Hayward home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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