Which drain is it?
Tell us what is slow and we can tell you a lot before we arrive. One sink or one tub is a clog in that fixture's own line. A kitchen sink that backs up into the other bowl is blocked past the trap. If the toilet gurgles when the washing machine drains, or several fixtures are slow together, the main sewer line is the problem.
Concord homes and their drains
Concord grew quickly after the war, and a large share of its houses date from the 1950s and 60s. The drain lines under those homes are cast iron and the laterals to the street are often clay. After sixty or seventy years, cast iron roughens and catches debris, and clay joints let in roots from the big shade trees that line so many Concord streets. We work across the city, in ZIP codes 94518, 94519, 94520 and 94521.
How we clear it
For a simple clog, a cable does the job. For a line packed with grease, sludge or roots, hydro jetting scours the pipe wall clean so it stays open longer. If a line has blocked more than once, we run a camera through it and show you the cause. You get the cost before we start.
When cleaning is not enough
If the camera shows a cracked, sagging or collapsed pipe, more cleaning only buys time. We explain what we saw and price a repair. Concord's public sewers are run by the city, with treatment by Central San; the lateral from your house to the main is the owner's.
About Friendly Services
We are a family-owned plumbing company based in Hayward, with over 20 years in business. License CSLB #1156315 (C-36 plumbing). $1M general liability cover and workers' comp. Five-year workmanship warranty on our own work. 100+ five-star reviews online. We answer 24/7.