Sewer Line Replacement in San Leandro, CA
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Best Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Leandro
#1Strong Hire
Total Underground Construction
5Sewer Line Replacement: 90/100
“they took the extra steps to drive out that night to get the sewer line in a passable condition for the few days until the start of the project so we would not be without water and this was all done free of charge with the project.”
#2Conditional Hire
Star Rooter & Plumbing Inc
4.7Sewer Line Replacement: 88/100
“Josh and his team came and replaced ALL the pipes with copper pipes, all the way to the street water line. Water pressure has significantly improved.”
#3Strong Hire
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hayward
4.9Sewer Line Replacement: 85/100
“Due to the accumulation of matter over the years it was a bit more difficult and after using the cable (snake) to break through and then utilizing the hydro-jet he completely cleared my drain.”
All Sewer Line Replacement Pros in San Leandro
Total Underground Construction
5·6 reviews·
In San LeandroGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sewer line replacement praised in 4 reviews
Honest cost guidance — Joe told one caller how to DIY-fix a sink…
Same-day arrival cited 3 times
Concerns
Only 14 reviews analyzed and 6 Google reviews total
Star Rooter & Plumbing Inc
4.7·166 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sewer-lateral and water-line specialty: 2 reviewers describe…
Whole-house repipe with copper (1924 duplex, all galvanized…
Free estimate included full crawlspace inspection + free camera…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Hayward
4.9·39 reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle 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
Daves Plumbing & Drain Services
5·133 reviews·
16 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
Fito Plumbers Inc.
4.8·97 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle 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
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.9·238 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle 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…
The Plumbing Ministry
4.5·76 reviews·
In San LeandroGoogle Verified
Avoid4.5Google
Strengths
Trenchless sewer-lateral replacement is the clear specialty…
Owner Louis returns Saturday-night calls personally;
Yard left clean each day during multi-day sewer-lateral jobs…
Concerns
Two separate Yelp reviewers allege botched sewer-lateral jobs and…
Crew reportedly didn't return to finish a clogged sewer main,…
Office phone coverage is thin: one reviewer waited 5 hours for a…
themeCounts.expensive=4 and surprise_fees=1;
The Plumbing Two
4.9·58 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
True 24-hour emergency response
Communication discipline
Repeat-customer trust
Concerns
Finish-work polish noted as weak in one 3-star
Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning
4.8·642 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Handled warranty paperwork on a water heater repair so the…
Sewer cam inspection led to full cast-iron-to-ABS pipe…
Manager/estimator came out personally during a job to explain a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Gladiator Rooter and Plumbing
4.6·90 reviews·
In San LeandroGoogle 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 Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle 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
24/7 Rooter & Plumbing
4.7·926 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sub-hour arrival cited in 2 of 5 sampled reviews (Edwin within an…
Same-day water heater replacement completed in 3 hours…
Weekend / after-hours emergency capability documented (7:30pm…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Handy Plumbing Man, LLC
4.9·1.4k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Pre-arrival notification + tracking and same-day…
Sewer cleanout and full sewer-line replacement quoted…
Flat-rate pricing with installation warranty noted by Dan Yao
Concerns
Pricing flagged as higher than competitors in 1 of 5 reviews…
Pro Rooter Inc
4.1·25 reviews·
In San LeandroGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.1Google
Strengths
Hector Jr. and Richard named in 5-star reviews for thorough…
Sewer pipe replacement praised
Concerns
Repeated no-shows and ignored callbacks across 4 separate reviews…
Surprise upcharge — agreed $300 sewer drain became $400, and…
Plumber arrived without trade tools and tracked debris through…
No-show pattern across years
JC Plumbing & Rooter
4.9·115 reviews·
In San LeandroGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Navien/Bradford-White tankless water-heater work is the clear…
Reviewers report final bill came in below initial quote (one case…
Communication is detailed: customer was shown how to descale…
Concerns
One reviewer reports $335 quote to unclog a hair-clogged shower…
Common Sewer Line Replacement Scenarios
Full Sewer Line Replacement
When the entire sewer line from your home to the street needs replacing due to age, material failure, or extensive damage.
Trenchless Pipe Bursting
A new pipe is pulled through the old one, breaking it apart. Minimal yard disruption compared to traditional excavation.
Cured-in-Place Pipe Lining
An epoxy-coated liner is inserted and cured inside the existing pipe, creating a new pipe within the old one.
Conventional Excavation
The traditional method: dig a trench, remove the old pipe, lay a new one. Sometimes the only option for severely collapsed lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sewer line replacement cost in San Leandro, CA?
Full sewer line replacement in San Leandro typically costs $3,000-$25,000. Trenchless methods run $4,000-$10,000 on average. Traditional excavation with yard restoration can exceed $15,000. Length of the line, depth, and access all affect pricing.
How long does sewer line replacement take?
Trenchless sewer replacement typically takes 1-2 days. Traditional excavation takes 3-5 days plus yard restoration time. Most plumbers in Alameda County can start within a week of the initial inspection.
Is trenchless sewer replacement worth it in San Leandro?
Trenchless is usually worth it if your yard has landscaping, driveways, or structures over the sewer line. It costs more than basic excavation but saves thousands in restoration. Ask the pros below for a comparison quote.
Do I need a permit for sewer line replacement in Alameda County?
Yes — sewer line replacement in Alameda County requires a plumbing permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle the permit. Unpermitted work can cause problems when selling and may void insurance claims.
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