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5 Best Drain Cleaning Services in San Diego (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 19 drain cleaning services in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A drain that backs up on a Sunday evening doesn't wait for a convenient appointment. The drain cleaning services in San Diego on this page hold more than 1,100 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.8 to 5, and reviewers describe same-day, Sunday and after-5pm visits, so the real question is who covers your kind of blockage.

Short answer: American Plumbing Co has 5.0 stars from more than 390 Google reviews, including a Sunday visit that cleared a main drain. Frankie's Plumbing and Pipe Patrol also hold 5.0, while Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc. is at 4.9 and Colepepper Plumbing at 4.8. No prices are published here.
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Drain Specialists Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 American Plumbing Co 5.0 ★ 396 Main drains, 7 days View ›
2 Frankie's Plumbing 5.0 ★ 339 Leaks and bathroom plumbing View ›
3 Colepepper Plumbing 4.8 ★ 206 24/7 plumbing and drains View ›
4 Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc. 4.9 ★ 154 Sewer lines and hydro jetting View ›
5 Pipe Patrol 5.0 ★ 91 Same-day, 7am to 10pm View ›
5 Best Drain Cleaning Services in San Diego (2026)

Who covers which kind of clog

American Plumbing Co logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

American Plumbing Co

5.0396 Google reviews

American Plumbing Co is a plumber at 422 21st St that Google also lists as a drainage service. Its site describes 40+ years of local experience, residential repairs including repiping and free estimates, and says it serves homeowners and apartment tenants across San Diego neighborhoods. It calls itself a family-run company. Reviewers describe drain and main-line unclogging as well as pipe and valve repairs.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says a plumber arrived on a Sunday, the same day, and unclogged a main drain quickly
  • Another reviewer says a bypass valve and drain were fixed at a fair price
  • One reviewer says other plumbers wanted to jackhammer and replace, and the problem was fixed in about an hour
  • Reviewers repeatedly describe the plumber as honest and friendly

Worth knowing

  • It is a general plumber first, so drain work is one of several services on its site
  • Google lists it as open 24 hours, while its replies to reviews describe 7-day availability usually until about 7 or 8 PM on weekdays
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume396 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It combines the largest review base here with clear drain evidence in its reviews. Call to confirm the hours that apply on the day you need it.

Website+1619-723-1114 Directions

422 21st St, San Diego, CA 92102

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#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Frankie's Plumbing

5.0339 Google reviews

Frankie's Plumbing describes itself as a family-owned plumber in Mission Hills, serving all of San Diego. It lists drain and sewer services on its site, along with toilet and bathroom plumbing, water heater and gas line work and plumbing for property managers. Google shows no street address, and weekday hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What people praise

  • A leak found in the morning was fixed by the afternoon, according to one reviewer
  • Reviewers name the techs and describe fast, friendly, clean work
  • One reviewer says they shopped around and got the best price and a quick appointment
  • A customer on their third visit says the crew found a bathtub overflow leak quickly

Worth knowing

  • The reviews describe leak, toilet and shower work rather than drain jobs
  • After hours, its site says a receptionist takes a message
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume339 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed plumber that lists drain and sewer services on its site. Its reviews cover leaks, toilets and bathroom work more than drain jobs.

Website+1619-395-5254 Directions
Colepepper Plumbing logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Colepepper Plumbing

4.8206 Google reviews

Colepepper Plumbing is listed on State St in San Diego as a plumber and drainage service. Its site describes Colepepper Plumbing & Drains as offering drain services, 24/7 emergency repairs and water heater solutions for homes and businesses. Google lists it as open 24 hours. Reviewers mention toilet and shower repairs, a clogged toilet cleared in under 40 minutes and a plumber who came out to Rancho Bernardo.

What people praise

  • A reviewer with a clogged toilet says the plumber was at the door and finished in under 40 minutes
  • One reviewer praises how quickly the company responded on the first call
  • One reviewer says options were offered for a toilet and shower repair and the area was cleaned up
  • Customers describe courteous, professional plumbers

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports repeated calls after a single contact and found the quote higher than another plumber's
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume206 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong ratings and round-the-clock hours on Google make it a fit for urgent clogs. Get the quote in writing and compare it before you agree.

Website+1619-505-0125 Directions

2534 State St #445, San Diego, CA 92101

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#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc.

4.9154 Google reviews

Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc. is based at 4941 Pacific Hwy and describes itself as a drain and plumbing company in San Diego and surrounding areas. Its site lists drain cleaning, drain repair and replacement, hydro jetting, descaling and trenchless sewer repair, and says it is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Reviewers describe a backed-up toilet, a full sewer line replacement and fixture installs.

What people praise

  • A reviewer with a toilet backed up into the shower says a plumber arrived before 6pm and finished by 7pm
  • That reviewer received a written report naming tree roots as the cause, with prevention tips
  • A sewer line replacement in La Jolla was finished within a week, according to one reviewer
  • Reviewers describe clear communication about options and pricing

Worth knowing

  • Its site lists separate office and emergency numbers
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume154 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit when the problem may be deeper than a surface clog. Its site spells out the drain and sewer options, and one reviewer received a detailed written report on the cause.

Website+1858-207-4640 Directions

4941 Pacific Hwy Bulding 1, San Diego, CA 92110

Pipe Patrol logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pipe Patrol

5.091 Google reviews

Pipe Patrol is the San Diego page of a multi-city plumbing brand, and Google lists it as a plumber and drainage service. Its site offers calls answered by a person from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week, often with a same-day visit, with Spanish spoken. It also asks condo and high-rise customers about building access up front. Reviewers describe hydro jetting, a shower and tub drain fixed the same day, and leak detection.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a shower and tub drain looked at within about an hour of calling
  • A hydro jetting customer in City Heights praises same-day service and upfront pricing
  • Leak found in about an hour and the pipe repaired the same day, per one reviewer
  • A reviewer says the plumbers noticed missing caulk and fixed it too

Worth knowing

  • Google shows no street address
  • It has the smallest review base on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume91 · 76th
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 on a smaller base, with hours running until 10 PM that make it handy for evening problems. Hydro jetting appears in its reviews.

Website+1858-324-6400 Directions
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How the scorecard works

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated a business, compared with the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how lately customers are still leaving reviews.

What changes the cost of drain cleaning in San Diego

No prices are published here. Drain cleaning costs tend to depend on where the blockage sits (a fixture, a branch line or the main line), the method used, such as snaking or hydro jetting, and whether it is an after-hours call. Ask for the price before work starts.

Neighborhoods these plumbers mention

Reviews and sites mention work in Normal Heights, Golden Hill, City Heights, Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla and Point Loma, and American Plumbing Co’s site lists Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, Clairemont and Tierrasanta. Searching for drain cleaning near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can check coverage first.

What to ask before you book drain cleaning

  • Do you snake the line, hydro jet it, or both?
  • Will you camera-inspect the line to find the cause?
  • What does the visit cost before work starts, and is there a call-out fee?
  • Is there an extra charge for evenings, Sundays or holidays?
  • Will you explain the cause and how to prevent it coming back?

Frequently asked questions

Which San Diego drain cleaners list round-the-clock hours?

Google lists American Plumbing Co, Colepepper Plumbing and Arrow Plumbing and Drain Services Inc. as open 24 hours. American Plumbing Co’s replies to reviews describe 7-day availability until about 7 or 8 PM on weekdays, so confirm by phone.

Can a San Diego plumber find the cause of a repeat clog?

One Arrow reviewer with a backed-up toilet received a written report naming tree roots as the cause, with tips to prevent a repeat. Ask any company whether it will explain the cause after the visit.

Does hydro jetting appear in these reviews?

A Pipe Patrol reviewer in City Heights describes a hydro jetting job with upfront pricing, and Arrow’s site lists a hydro jetting service. Ask whether your clog needs it or whether snaking is enough.

Do these drain cleaners also handle sewer line replacement?

Arrow’s site lists trenchless sewer repair and replacement, and one reviewer had a full sewer line replacement in La Jolla. Frankie’s Plumbing lists drain and sewer services on its site.

Choosing who to call

American Plumbing Co has the largest review base and a main-drain call-out in its reviews. Arrow suits deeper sewer problems and Pipe Patrol suits evening calls. Whoever you pick, get the price before work starts.

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