Drain problems we clear in Livermore
- Kitchen sinks that drain slowly or back up.
- Tubs and showers standing in water.
- Toilets that clog again and again.
- Laundry drains that overflow.
- Main sewer lines backing up into the house.
- Yard and area drains blocked with roots and soil.
Older Livermore and newer Livermore
Around downtown and in the neighborhoods built in the 1950s and 60s, the sewer laterals are clay or cast iron and old enough to have roots and cracked joints. That is where main line backups are most common.
In the newer parts of town the pipe is plastic and sound, and the trouble is what goes down it: grease in kitchen lines, wipes in toilets, and hair and soap in showers. We serve both, across the 94550 and 94551 ZIP codes.
Scale in the pipes
Livermore's water is hard. The same minerals that leave white crust on a faucet also build up inside drain and supply pipes over the years, most of all in lines that carry hot water. It narrows the pipe and gives grease and soap something to cling to. Hydro jetting takes it off the pipe wall where a cable cannot.
How a visit goes
Tell us which drains are affected. We clear the line, tell you what was in it, and if it has happened before we can put a camera through and show you why. The cost is explained before we start. If the pipe needs more than cleaning, we price that too.
About Friendly Services
Family-owned, based in Hayward, with over 20 years in business. We reach Livermore over I-580. 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.