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AB’s PlumbingOakland, open 24/7
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Not sure what’s wrong down there? We’ll show you on camera.

We run an inspection camera through your drain or sewer line and show you on screen where it’s blocked, broken, sagging or full of roots. You see what’s going on before anyone talks about a repair or digging.

4.9676 reviews on Yelp
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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

Sound familiar?

  • Drain that keeps clogging no matter what
  • Sewer smell with no clear cause
  • Tree roots suspected in the sewer line
  • Sewage backing up into a tub or floor drain

What we do about it

Camera down the line
We feed an inspection camera through the drain or cleanout and follow the line.
You watch with us
We show you on screen what we find: roots, breaks, sags or buildup.
Straight answers
If the line just needs cleaning, we say so. If it needs repair, you get the options and the price before work starts.

Plumbing inspections, in our customers’ words

4.9average from 676 reviews on Yelp
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  • “He told me he'd be there within about an hour, and he was. … 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., OaklandSewer backup from tree roots,
  • “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,
  • “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,
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  • “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure,
  • “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
    Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
  • “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,

Recent plumbing inspections work

  • Screen of a RIDGID inspection camera showing the inside of a sewer pipe
    Camera view from inside a sewer line

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.

Plumbing inspections: questions people ask

Can I watch the camera inspection?

Yes. We show you on screen what the camera finds, so you see the roots, break or buildup for yourself.

When does a camera inspection make sense?

When a clog keeps coming back, when you smell sewer and can’t find why, when roots are suspected, or before you decide on a sewer repair.

What happens if the camera finds a problem?

We explain what we found and your options, from cleaning the line to repairing or replacing it, and give you a price before any work starts.

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.

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