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AB’s PlumbingOakland, open 24/7
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Clogged drain? We clear it and show you what caused it.

Kitchen sinks, tubs, toilets, floor drains and main lines. We snake or hydro-jet the line, and when a clog keeps returning we put a camera down it so you can see the cause.

4.9676 reviews on Yelp
Call (510) 753-8649
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Under-sink view of a new drain trap and garbage disposal connection with copper supply lines
Kitchen sink drain and disposal hookup

Sound familiar?

  • Kitchen sink backed up with grease
  • Slow tub or shower drain
  • Toilet clogs that keep coming back
  • Main line or cleanout overflowing
  • Gurgling drains and sewer smell

What we do about it

Snaking
Cable machines sized for the line, from bathroom sinks to 4-inch mains.
Hydro-jetting
High-pressure water to scour grease, scale and roots off the pipe walls.
Camera inspection
We show you on screen where the line is broken, sagging or full of roots.

Drain cleaning, in our customers’ words

4.9average from 676 reviews on Yelp
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  • “They snaked the pipe and cleared out all the grease and oil buildup that was causing the problem. Even better, they took the time to explain how to prevent it from happening again, which I really appreciated. … They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union CityClogged kitchen sink cleared,
  • “They came out within the hour which was really helpful. They responded on the first call and gave text updates. They sent out multiple people, After 3hrs~ they cleared the issue and showed me with the camera where the issue started.”
    Jeff J., HaywardBackup cleared, shown on camera,
  • “Called AB's Plumbing Service for a clog flooding out our driveway. They came out within 45min. … Ab, Issac and Omar were very knowledgeable and helpful. They are considerate about pricing.”
    Jeffrey J., OaklandClog flooding the driveway,
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  • “Came right away within an hour of calling and fixed my sink immediately! Super responsive and handled everything immaculately!”
    Michelle Y., San FranciscoSink fixed,
  • “They were back on Tuesday to complete the repair, which involved replacing a significant section of our existing 2" drain line with new 3" ABS, correcting the slope, and adding a new cleanout.”
    Anthony R., Del MarKitchen drain line replaced,
  • “They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
    Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated,

Recent drain cleaning work

  • Red drain cleaning machine on the grass with its cable fed into an outdoor cleanout
    Drain machine clearing a main line from an outdoor cleanout
  • Screen of a RIDGID inspection camera showing the inside of a sewer pipe
    Camera view from inside a sewer line
  • A red power drain auger fed into a clogged toilet, plumber wearing shoe covers
    Clearing a clogged toilet with a drain auger
  • A mass of tree roots pulled from a sewer line, lying on the ground next to an open cleanout among plants
    Roots pulled out of a sewer line at the cleanout
  • Open trench in a commercial kitchen floor with a new black ABS drain line running beside the cooking equipment
    New drain line trenched through a commercial kitchen
  • Long white PVC pipe laid across an apartment complex parking lot, crew and materials in the background
    New line going in at an apartment complex
  • Sewer inspection camera reel and monitor set up on a floor mat, with the cable running to the drain
    Inspection camera set up to find the problem
  • New sump pump sitting in an orange basin set into gravel, with its discharge pipe
    New sump pump in its basin

How a job goes

Four steps, each one backed by a customer’s own words.

  1. 1

    You call or text

    Day or night. Tell us what’s happening, and send a photo if it helps.

    “They responded on the first call and gave text updates.”
    Jeff J., Hayward, on Yelp
  2. 2

    We find the cause

    We diagnose before we fix. For drains and sewers that can mean a camera down the line, so you see it too.

    “He then ran a camera through the line and showed me exactly what was causing the backup: tree roots had intruded into the sewer pipe.”
    Natalye B., Oakland, on Yelp
  3. 3

    You get the price first

    We explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. No hidden fees.

    “Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San Francisco, on Yelp
  4. 4

    We fix it and clean up

    Shoe covers on, work area cleaned, and everything tested before we leave.

    “They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union City, on Yelp

Get a free estimate

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call you back. If something is flooding or backing up right now, calling is fastest.

How soon do you need us?

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Rather talk to someone?

Call (510) 753-8649

Or text us a photo of the problem. Hablamos español.

Email us at contact@abs-plumbingservices.com

New customers get 10% off their first service. Mention the website when you call.

Questions people ask before they call

How fast can you get here?

It depends on where you are and what’s going on, but for emergencies we head out right away. Reviewers regularly mention the crew arriving within the hour.

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. Call any time, including nights and weekends.

Will I know the price before you start?

Yes. We look at the problem, explain what’s going on, and give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. AB’s Plumbing is licensed and insured in California.

Can you show me what’s wrong with my drain or sewer line?

Yes. For drain and sewer problems we can run a camera through the line and show you on screen what’s causing it.

Do you work on apartment buildings and businesses?

Yes. Along with houses, our crew works on apartment buildings, restaurants and other commercial spaces.

How can I pay?

Cash, credit card or Zelle.

Do you speak Spanish?

Yes. Our crew speaks English and Spanish, so call or text in whichever you prefer. The main pages of this site are also in Spanish.

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