Professional drain cleaning services for homes and businesses in San Francisco and surrounding California communities.
Magnet Plumbing clears clogged drains throughout San Francisco, CA using professional equipment that removes the blockage entirely — not just pokes a hole through it. Our plumbers identify the type and location of the obstruction, select the right clearing method, and leave your drains flowing freely. We also advise on habits and maintenance that reduce future buildup.
Whether you own a single-family home or manage a commercial property in San Francisco, professional drain cleaning is essential for protecting your plumbing system and avoiding costly secondary damage. Magnet Plumbing has completed plumbing jobs across California, and our San Francisco customers benefit from that depth of experience on every project.
We understand that drain cleaning can be stressful and disruptive. That is why Magnet Plumbing makes the process straightforward for San Francisco property owners — upfront pricing, clear communication, quality workmanship, and a guarantee that covers our work. Your complete satisfaction is our standard, not our exception. Call (844) 618-0753 to get started.
A clear, professional approach to drain cleaning — tailored to your San Francisco property.
Magnet Plumbing assesses every drain cleaning job in San Francisco, CA before starting work. For main sewer lines and recurring clogs, we use video inspection to see the exact obstruction type and location so we select the right clearing method.
We clear the blockage using the appropriate method — a drain snake for localized clogs, or high-pressure hydro-jetting for grease buildup, scale, or root intrusion in main lines.
We flush the cleared drain in your San Francisco home thoroughly to confirm full flow is restored. For main sewer lines, we may run a post-clearing camera to verify the pipe is clear from the building to the city connection.
Magnet Plumbing closes every drain cleaning job in San Francisco, CA with practical prevention advice tailored to what caused your clog. We recommend the right maintenance intervals and any improvements — like root barrier treatments or trap upgrades — that reduce recurrence.
Have questions about drain cleaning in San Francisco, CA? Start here.
Most San Francisco homeowners benefit from professional drain cleaning every 1 to 2 years as preventive maintenance. Kitchen drains in households that cook frequently may need annual service. Homes with large trees near the sewer line should have the main line inspected and cleared annually to prevent root buildup from causing backups.
The most common causes of clogged drains in San Francisco homes are grease and food particles in kitchen drains, hair and soap scum in bathroom drains, tree root intrusion in main sewer lines, mineral scale buildup from hard water, and flushing non-flushable items that get stuck in the sewer line. Each type requires a different clearing approach.
Chemical drain cleaners are generally not recommended for San Francisco homes with older plumbing. The caustic chemicals can accelerate corrosion in metal pipes and degrade older PVC joints over time. They also rarely clear blockages completely and can make the problem worse by causing debris to compact. Professional drain cleaning by Magnet Plumbing is safer and more effective.
Yes. Tree roots are one of the most common causes of sewer line problems in San Francisco neighborhoods with mature trees. Roots enter through small cracks or joints in older sewer lines and grow inside the pipe, eventually causing recurring blockages, complete blockages, or pipe collapse. Annual hydro-jetting and a root treatment can control root growth and extend line life.
Our reputation is built on results. Here is what our customers have to say.
"Our main line backed up on a Saturday night and the Magnet Plumbing crew showed up within the hour. They cleared it, camera inspected it, and gave us a quote to fix the damaged section. Professional from start to finish."
"Smelled gas in the basement late at night and called the emergency line. A plumber was dispatched within the hour, located the leak at a corroded fitting on the water heater gas line, and repaired it on the spot. They even came back the next day to re-verify with the gas detector. Truly appreciated the care taken."
"Bought a new house and had a pre-purchase sewer camera inspection done. The plumber walked me through the footage and pointed out one section that would need attention in a few years. Honest assessment, no upsell pressure."