Oakland Drain Cleaning

Roberto and his company were great. They were super reliable, had great communication, and were very responsive. Our main water line started leaking, and Roberto and his crew came right away to advise on the situation and provided recommendations. Part of the project involved getting permits from the city, and Roberto was on top of it and managed the process effectively. Roberto was also very attentive and able to address all of our questions/concerns.  We will definitely call them again for any future plumbing work.

We called Oakland Drain Cleaning to look into our hot water heater which had not been working for the past week.
Roberto came at a convenient time for us, let us know that he was on his way on the scheduled day and arrived on time.
Roberto discovered that our problem was electrical and the hot water heater functioned normally after plugging it into a new outlet.
There was no charge.
We will be calling this company first for all of our plumbing needs.

Roberto was responsive, on-time, and got the job done really fast and clean.  I needed to replace a pressure regulator.  Messaged him through Yelp, and within one minute he responded.  I sent him photos and videos of the problem, get a quote, and appointment all within less than 15 minutes.  Very friendly and professional.

On the day of the appointment he arrived on-time, and get right to the job.  It was done fast.  After it was done, he took the time to explain how to adjust the pressure.  I am really happy with the service.  Fast, easy, friendly, professional.

It's 11pm on a Thursday. Your 20 guests have gone home, the kids are asleep, and you're ready to put your feet up, when you suddenly notice that your kitchen sink has water in it that seems to have Risen From The Deep. You reach for the disposal and the water goes down, until you notice that it's now rising in a prep sink 15 feet away. You shrink back in horror as both sinks now start to fill with brackish water as a foul stench fills the room, and you realized something is happening that is definitely beyond your ability to fix.

Oakland Drain Cleaning stood out in the crowd of Yelp reviews. Roberto wrote me back within 5 minutes, and was able to swing by this morning (after A+ communication, and an on-time arrival), and had everything snaked and fixed (!) within the hour for a perfectly reasonable price. We now have a for-now fix and a sense of what needs to be fixed to keep this from happening again (old house, old pipes, nothing surprising - we knew we'd have to replace a few parts eventually, and now we know the time is now), and we are just so immensely grateful. I'd give 10 stars. You would too, had you seen what we can't unsee. Thank you, Roberto!!

Absolutely amazing. Twice we contacted Oakland drain cleaning about a malfunctioning water heater. The first time it turns out that it was a gas leak so PG&e fixed it and we canceled our service call. The second time, Oakland drain cleaning came to our house and it turns out the electrical outlet had gone bad and just needed to be plugged in somewhere else. No charge for the visit and no charge for the fix! These guys are definitely on my speed dial for any and all future drain issues.

Roberto was very professional and respectful. Had a sewer line backing up water into the shower. He was able to unclog the line very quickly. I will definitely hire his company for future repairs

Our double sink kitchen drain with garbage disposal backed up on a Monday afternoon.  I called two other companies I previously used. The first company referred me to another company because they were booked solid. The second company indicated the earliest they could come was Thursday.

I checked Yelp again and decided to call Oakland Drain Cleaning after reading the reviews; I was keen about checking more recent reviews. At this stage it was 4:30pm so I knew I needed to call sooner than later if I wanted any chance of getting an appointment for Tuesday since many plumbers close shop by 5pm.

I called and Roberto answered! After explaining our situation Roberto indicated he was on a job but could likely come by the next day (Tuesday). I received a text at 4:47pm confirming an appointment for 8:30am Tuesday. Tuesday morning at 8:02am I received a text indicating Roberto was en route. Roberto arrived at 8:20 being sure to put on shoe covers before entering my residence. The drain was cleared by 8:35 including drain flowing freely and Roberto double checking to insure there were no leaks.

Roberto was courteous and efficient. I will definitely consider his services for any future plumbing needs!

Roberto couldn't  work for me but he came to my place for a free estimate, lost his precious time and left with a smile.

I recently had an issue with a leaking toilet connection and was fortunate enough to find Roberto at Oakland Drain Cleaning. It was late in the evening when I called, but Roberto still made it out within 45 minutes to check out the problem. He then gave me an estimate and we agreed so he went ahead and completed the job first thing the next morning. The whole process was great, Roberto's communication was top notch, he was also very laid-back and the overall experience was excellent. Highly recommended!

We had an emergency issue in our condo when water from the upstairs unit's sink flooded our laundry room. On very short notice, on a holiday weekend, Roberto answered our call, and was over within 30 minutes. He efficiently took care of the issue and advised as to how we could prevent the same problems in the future. I would strongly recommend Oakland Drain Cleaning to anyone needing a plumbing issue addressed. A+ service!

Showed up on time and ready to work
Thank goodness they came white the second atmospheric river
Turns out our outside drain in our yard was clogged with roots causing our whole system to overwhelm and flood our garage
Thanks !!!

Roberto was the first to respond when I reached out to a few local plumbers to help with a clogged bathtub drain. He was very responsive, great communicator and even arrived early for the appointment!  He got the job completed very quickly. Roberto was great to work with and we will for sure be reaching out to him again for any other plumbing issues! Thank you, Roberto!

If you need a good plumber on short notice, Oakland Drain Cleaning is who you should call. After this weekend, this will be our first call for any plumbing issue.

Roberto (the owner operator) is an excellent plumber, great to work with, and provided fair upfront prices. He helped us with an urgent fix for a backed up sewer lateral late on a Friday and rerouted it for a permanent fix before Sunday was out. I'd highly recommend working with Oakland Drain Cleaning for any job big or small.

Friday at 5pm is a tough time to find someone to help when sewage begins flowing up your aging parents' bathroom, but it comes with the territory of older houses in the Berkeley Hills.

Roberto was available and came by in about an hour. He was well-equipped and got everything flowing quickly and capably, clearing some accidentally flushed unflushables and identifying the underlying problem root incursion in the sewer lateral with a video camera through the piping. After we decided to reroute the line, Roberto was able to get a crew out to help him with the job Sunday and get the house back to full function at a fair price. The work was done carefully with minimal disturbance of the garden and they left everything clean and tidy.

Roberto knows his stuff, and we could tell he takes pride in his work and running a good business that's friendly and helpful to his customers. If you've read this far, give Oakland Drain Cleaning a call.

Roberto was amazing. I had a complicated sump pump install that required some research. He was able to come up with a solution that will give me peace of mind despite how much rain comes our way. He installed a dual pump system with battery backup that will cover even the most severe situations. I can't recommend him enough. He was also the first to respond and came out right away to give me a quote.

Roberto did a great job replacing the valve for my toilet water supply so I had him come out to look at my busted water heater too. He diagnosed the problem and gave me a few options to fix it. He scoured the east bay for the part and within a few hours my water heater was working good as new at a reasonable price.

He even corrected the toilet flange and wax ring on my toilet for free!

Highly recommend!!

We accidentally hit a plastic pipe when we were gardening that connected the water to our backyard. Water was leaking and it meant we had to close the water main since we didn't have any valves  to individually closed them.
Roberto at Oakland Drain Cleaning was the first to reply and the one that had the shortest timeline to assess and fix the issue.
In the end he fixed both the pipe issue and also proposed adding valves to the lines connecting to the back.
We'll definitely look for their services again!

We didn't use them for some work we needed but Roberto was very responsive and we would definitely consider them in the future.

Roberto responded and was able to scout the issue at 9pm at night. Then he came first thing the next morning and dug to identify the issue. He shared photos so I knew what was going on. He found a 14 tree root so I called in a tree service and then will follow up with Roberto to finish the job.

Roberto communicated quickly after sending out a request for work.  He asked for detailed pictures of situation to provide a quote and scheduled appointment for next day.  He arrived 15 minutes early to appointment and got right to work reviewing area (including going under house into crawl space to review pipe layout) to confirm original quote and suggest approach to solve problem.  Work was then completed quickly and thoroughly.  I will use this company again in the future and recommend to all of my neighbors.  Thank you!!

Robero was fantastic.  I highly recommend working with him.

* Scheduling was easy.  He arrived on time and gave text updates as arrival times approached.
* Communication via text, phone, and email. All were prompt, clear, and professional.  As the increasingly complex job went on, he sent pictures and updates that were informative and helpful.
* His skills and speed of diagnosing and doing the work were perfect.
* He gave a reasonable price and as he discovered problems with our sewer he applied money we had spent on earlier work he had performed to the new price to save me money.

I had a clogged toilet on a Saturday night, and we required help asap. The team for Oakland Drain Cleaning was so professional and helpful. They were finished for the day, but still squeezed me into their schedule. So friendly and easy to work with. Our problem was resolved immediately. I will definitely be using them again!

Would use again for sure. Responsive, on time, thorough, professional.  Very fair and transparent price. Sole proprietor who takes pride in his work. Happy to recommend.

Roberto was the nicest and most reliable person to work with in getting our sewer lateral pipe replaced. He communicated well and kept us in the loop and shared with us work in progress via photos as the work turned out to be quite involved. Roberto and his team were absolutely mindful and sweet to deal with. Roberto brings a lot of experience and knowledge to his business. His rate is honest and fair and he was definitely more personable and accessible than working with a big plumbing company. I highly recommend Roberto's business Oakland Drain Cleaning.

We had a major water leak we could not locate. Roberto came out quickly, located the leak accurately and without fuss, and worked patiently until all three leaks were fixed. Always respectful and communicative.

Oakland Drain Cleaning and Roberto are wonderful! I'm so glad we found them. We had an acute issue where we noticed standing water in our backyard along one side. We also had a sump pump pipe leaking. I inquired in a Friday night and Roberto was out the next morning right on time to assess the issues.

He asked great questions, was knowledgeable, and didn't try to upsell me on services. In fact, of the three plumbers we brought in to initially assess, he was the best and most comprehensive, and most reasonably priced. He sent me an estimate later that day and we hired him to take care of the job. Roberto got the job done very promptly and is very reliable. He also suggested a much less expensive, easy DIY solution to one of our leaking problems, which I'm appreciative of. I hope we don't have any more plumbing issues, but if we do, Roberto is our man! Thanks Roberto!

Oakland drain cleaning does it all and they are very fast efficient and honest! I would recommend his work to anyone.

We needed to have our bathroom plumbing converted from a single sink to a dual sink vanity.  Roberto tackled this complicated job and did an outstanding job.  He is very talented and has a genuine passion for his work.  I'm glad I found a plumber who is trustworthy and has reasonable prices for his work.  I feel like I finally found a plumber that I wouldn't hesitate to call for future work!

Roberto solved my issue. He listened to want I wanted, and did a great job.

Roberto was very  friendly and helped me to troubleshoot the problem. He used this sophisticated camera to scan the sewer line ans find out exactly the location of the problem and was able to provide a reliable solution. After that, he made sure he cleaned the mess. Would highly recommend his service and would definitely hire him again.

Roberto and his team were punctual, professional, knowledgeable and helped me quickly with my water leak issue. From finding the leak, to providing a quote, explaining the process to me and quickly fixing the issue - I couldn't be more happy with their service. Highly recommended.

Roberto was a thrill to work with. He was friendly right up front on the phone, and even showed up 10 minutes early! He was able to fix a problem in a clog that was probably 40 to 50 feet down - a clog that the previous plumber could not fix. We had Airbnb guests so it was a huge relief to get this fixed for them in a Sunday! I enjoyed teaming up with Roberto to help him get the job done efficiently. I felt comfortable with Roberto - he is friendly and polite!

Tenant reported their gas bill increased dramatically and they could hear water running in the pipes continuously. I needed a plumber immediately.  Two plumbers I normally use were unavailable.  Found Oakland Drain Cleaning on Yelp and contacted them. Received an immediate response from Roberto and he quickly came out to the property.  He found a breakage in the line to the hot water heater need fixing.  Due to galvanized pipes existing throughout the unit, decided to have the whole unit re-pipe with copper. They made every effort to minimize any inconvenience to the tenants.  Roberto has good work ethics.  And his main helper, Nelson was also great.  Work was completed to my satisfaction.  Planning to use them again for any future plumbing needs.

These folks did a great job helping me unclog a drain. They responded promptly and communicated very well. I'm thankful for their help!

Roberto is the man! I called him at 4:30 am for an emergency leaking bathtub faucet. (Sorry so early Roberto) He was there by 5. He was the only 24 hour plumber that answered at that time. Super nice guy and he did a great job! Highly recommend!!

Water started coming back up through a shower drain, and they were on the scene right away to start diagnosing the problem. Prompt, communicative, hardworking, and at a fair price - would work with them again!

Roberto responded quickly to my clogged drain and cleared it same day (on a weekend, no less!). He was patient, knowledgable, and professional. I will be keeping Roberto on speed dial, and highly recommending him to my neighbors.

We had a great experience with Roberto, who owns the Company.  He responded immediately to our request to look into a leak with one of our kitchen pipes.  Even before coming out, he wanted to understand the nature of the problem and even asked for pictures of the leaky pipe.  He visited early the next morning and quickly diagnosed the issue as a crack in the p-trap.  He secured a new p-trap and installed it in a timely manner.  Great service!  We will definitely keep Roberto in mind for any future plumbing needs!

Our double sink in the kitchen got clogged due to overzealous use of the garbage disposal which did not quite pulverize the kale as expected.  Roberto got here within the hour and had to work around a complex drain piping system, but was ultimately able to clear the pipe. It was a good learning experience for me to never put kale, rice, and other foods down our sensitive pipes.  Thank you Roberto for getting the job done at a reasonable price. I will call you again for our future drain cleaning needs!

Roberto was great, cleared our clog and helped us identify the real problem with our pipes. Total pro

Outstanding experience with Roberto. He was very fast to come out and offer a reasonable estimate to find and clear my slow exterior surface drains, was able to come the next day, and went above and beyond to diagnose the issue. Would call him back anytime.

Roberto was great.  He set expectations upfront, providing a timeline, up to date status, and reasonable pricing.  He was helpful in explaining the problems and all potential next steps

Roberto was fantastic. We had a leak issue at a rental fourplex and he scheduled us in immediately and did great work. Roberto was on time, professional, and I especially appreciated how courteous he was to our tenants. He diagnosed the leaks and cleaned up the areas he worked on well. Very reasonable price as well. Will definitely use again for future plumbing needs and highly recommend to others. Thanks again, Roberto!

We had a nasty clogged drain in our bathroom. I reached out for a quote thru Yelp and Roberto responded promptly and answered all my questions. He gave me a quote and honored it despite our drain being really clogged. He came out same day and the sink drains like a dream now. Will definitely call him again for future plumbing issues.

Roberto saved our lives! Our sump pump had failed during the NYE storm, and he came out faster than any other plumber could, identified the problem (yikes! our pump was ancient!), helped us pick out a new pump, installed it immediately, and even came back out -- at midnight!! -- to check when we thought it was having trouble pumping. Plus, he's just fun to talk with. Highly recommended!

We had a broken pipe that was leaking water. Roberto immediately went to work and revealed the sprinkler valve from our main water line had broken. He replaced the valve and repaired the broken pipe. He was fast, made sure we still had water to the house, and very  nice and thoughtful. Highly recommended!

Hired Roberto to fix couple of slow leaks in my laundry room and he replaced wax ring on my toilet. He was very pleasant to work with. He was responsive and quick. I would highly recommend him to family and friends and would not hesitate to hire him again if needed.  Thank you Roberto.

Roberto with Oakland Drain was very responsive. We had a sewer later clog on a Wednesday night and Roberto arranged to come inspect and give us an estimate first thing the next morning. The price was reasonable, and they had it completed quickly. Roberto also went through the effort to do a detailed inspection of our plumbing to give us some informed options to repair the issue and prevent us from having to repeatedly clear the old clay pipe. This was our fourth time dealing with similar issues, and of all the plumbers we have worked with, Oakland Drain provided the best service.

My grandmother's fridge had a leaking water valve. Roberto was kind enough to come and service it on a Saturday. He was thorough and finished the job quickly. Would use him again!

We needed both a kitchen drain and bathroom drain snaked out. Roberto responded to our Request for Quote very promptly, scheduled a time to come out and look and gave us a good price. Since it was late in the day, he scheduled to come back the next day and do the job and he was on time and  did both jobs and gave us a 30-day warranty on the work. We would definitely call Oakland Drain Cleaning again and recommend them highly!

I called Roberto at 9am on a Saturday to repair a clogged kitchen drain, by 2:00 he had diagnosed the problem, talked easily about how to fix the situation before he started work, gave me a fair price, replaced pipe, and added a J junction, repaired poor work from previous plumbers,  ran a camera down the rest of the drain system to ensure it was in good shape, and then removed the debris that had been left by previous plumbers doing a bathroom remodel.  It feels good to know that hand shake deals are honored and then memoralized in writing with a warranty.

Roberto came, diagnosed & fixed the leak problem. He was knowledgeable & pleasantly easy to talk to.