Sewage Backup in San Jose, CA
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Best Sewage Backup Pros in San Jose
#1Conditional Hire
Rooter Solutions Plumbers
4.9Sewage Backup: 85/100
“I just did a major sewer line repair all the way to city drop with Rooter Solution and found them very professional, communicated well and based on my understanding they did super good quality work.”
#2Strong Hire
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5Sewage Backup: 85/100
“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.”
#3Strong Hire
Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs
4.9Sewage Backup: 75/100
“My 60 year old galvanized main water line pipe decided to spring a leak one cold Saturday evening... Freddy from Freedom was 2nd lowest offer. What sold me on his quote was that he was going to use a trenchless tunneling system called the HammerHead”
All Sewage Backup Pros in San Jose
Rooter Solutions Plumbers
4.9·178 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Main + lateral sewer line replacement done with in-house crews
Upfront pricing on clogged-drain work: Kevin gave a no-surprises…
Returns to verify work: crew came back a month later to check on…
Concerns
Pricing flag worth watching: 1 of 5 sampled reviews on a…
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5·133 reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service 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
Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs
4.9·71 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Trenchless underground work: HammerHead tunneling to avoid yard…
Handles complex sewer-line permitting: navigated city + sanitary…
Slab leak detection + whole-house repipe completed at a price…
Concerns
Sample size is thin — only 5 reviews analyzed against 71 total…
24/7 Plumber - Shark Plumbing Services
4.9·101 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Repiping specialty: 2 of 5 reviews describe whole-home repipe…
Sewer-line camera diagnosis + replacement in 2 of 5 reviews, with…
Holiday/emergency response: 10-minute arrival for a leaking water…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer
4.9·422 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-hour water heater replacement: crew responded immediately…
Tankless water heater installs with ongoing yearly maintenance
Conservative pricing on backed-up toilets: techs offered the…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 422 total
Drain Doctor
4.9·881 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Front-desk and tech handoffs cited together (Diana scheduling,…
20 of 92 reviews mention fast response and weekend_or_emergency=8;
Pricing called out 15 times in plumber-cost and 6 cheap-plumber…
Concerns
BBB rating D- with 2 complaints in past 3 years contradicts the…
Tech scooped water from toilet bowl with a kitchen mug during…
Faucet-cartridge job left dripping/trickling after tech left,…
Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters
4.8·1.2k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
50-minute arrival on a same-morning sewer call (1 of 5 reviews)
Senior discount applied on top of an already low price (1 of 5)
Decade-long repeat customer reporting consistent pricing and no…
Concerns
Workmen failed to show or call on the first scheduled appointment…
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose
4.8·3.4k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day online booking confirmed in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Late-Saturday booking picked up immediately and dispatched same…
Reasonable pricing for drain work cited in 2 of 5 reviews;
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Rayne Plumbing & Sewer Service, Inc.
4.5·64 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.5Google
Strengths
2am water heater rupture got immediate plumber contact and…
Answering service callbacks within 5 minutes, on-site under an…
Same-day water heater replacement and same-day leak diagnosis at…
Concerns
Sample skews older — 3 of 5 sampled reviews are from 2021-2023,…
Elite Rooter
4.7·1.3k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Senior tech worked nights and weekends through a major commercial…
Next-morning toilet replacement and main-line snake before…
Texted and dispatched within 30 minutes after a competitor…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
$15 Sewer & Drain Service
4.8·649 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours response within 90 minutes of service call
Quoted price matched final invoice
Drain main and shower stem repairs completed in under an hour in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Best Bay Plumbing And Rooter
5·52 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Honest diagnostics — Sergio fixed a pipe near a water heater…
Same-hour drain response: Roberto arrived within an hour of a…
Tankless water heater diagnostics: Roberto spent hours flushing…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 52 total
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.8·1.6k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sewer backup diagnosed and cleared within an hour of call (1 of 5…
Same-day issue resolution noted with clean work area (1 of 5)
1-year warranty on toilet rebuild called out by reviewer (1 of 5)
Concerns
Pricing called "a bit pricey" on a toilet rebuild (1 of 5…
Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services - San Jose
4.9·59 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day completion on an insurance-required detection device…
Catches underlying issues: Dylan fixed a sewage blockage and…
Before/after photo documentation on large emergency jobs, with…
Concerns
Only 5 of 59 reviews sampled
Knockout Plumbing & Repipe Inc.
4.9·333 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Whole-house repipe with 25-year transferable warranty and…
Multi-unit residential repipe completed on time and under budget…
Same-day crew dispatch after on-site quote in 1 of 5 reviews
Concerns
One reviewer references an unspecified post-job issue…
Common Sewage Backup Scenarios
Stop Using All Water
Every flush and drain use adds to the backup. Stop all water usage in the house immediately until the blockage is cleared.
Avoid Contact
Raw sewage contains bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Don't wade through it or touch it without protective gear. Keep children and pets away.
Ventilate the Area
Open windows and doors near the affected area. Sewage gases (methane, hydrogen sulfide) are hazardous in enclosed spaces.
Call a Plumber Immediately
Sewage backup is a true emergency. Most emergency plumbers can respond within 30-60 minutes. Do NOT attempt to clear a main sewer line yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes sewage to back up?
Common causes: main sewer line clog (tree roots, grease, debris), collapsed or bellied sewer pipe, city sewer main backup, or heavy rainfall overwhelming combined sewer systems. In San Jose, tree root intrusion is one of the most common causes.
Is sewage backup dangerous?
Yes — raw sewage is a serious health hazard containing bacteria (E. coli, salmonella), viruses, and parasites. Do not touch sewage without protective gear. After cleanup, the area needs professional sanitization to prevent illness and mold.
How much does sewage backup repair cost in San Jose?
Emergency sewer line clearing: $200-$800. If the backup revealed a broken or collapsed sewer line, repair costs $1,500-$10,000+ depending on the method and extent. Professional cleanup and sanitization adds $1,000-$5,000 for significant backups.
Does insurance cover sewage backup in CA?
Standard homeowners insurance in CA typically does NOT cover sewer backup damage. You need a separate sewer backup endorsement ($40-$100/year). If you don't have it, you'll pay for cleanup and repair out of pocket. Check your policy now — before the next incident.
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