Bay Area Sewer Inspections

Michael M.

A previous company attempted to clear a sewer main clog that seemed fixed when they left, but the problem came back after 2 days. That's where John comes in. He answered on my initial call at around 8 AM and we arranged for an inspection at 11 AM. John was prompt, courteous and knowledgeable. He explained the options and pricing and went to work. Initially troubleshooting some shoddy work done by the previous company (they had also replaced the sewer pipe from my garage door to the city sewer a few months ago) when he noticed water wasn't flowing as it should through the new sewer main trap under the sidewalk. He suspected debris left behind from the construction, so he jetted it. Turns out there's also a flat spot in the pipe that is about 4 feet out from the garage before the trap. From the sidewalk access he sent the camera back under the house towards the bathroom at the back of the house to look for the clog. He found it, showed it to me on video and located it under the lower level living space. He sent the jet down and cleared the clog. Then we tested by running and flushing as many faucets as we could and he showed me on camera that the water was flowing smoothly. Job well done. He's an old school guy that gets things done and done right.

Deborah E.

I contacted John after receiving a referral from one of his colleagues. I needed to schedule a Sewer Lateral Inspection for an upcoming listing and he responded immediately. He was professional and cordial and completed the inspection the very next day.

Based on his recommendation, John and his crew also hydro jetted the home's kitchen drain pipe and sewer lateral to clear out accumulated grease and debris, and to prevent a future blockage. This procedure was done within several days of the initial inspection. I highly recommend Bay Area Sewer Inspections -- John is a pleasure to work with and his service is exemplary.

Ranger V.

Needed camera work for a recurring issue. Sean and John were responsive, quick to schedule, up front pricing with no hidden gotcha fees and provided reliable advice with little bs.
Would for sure recommend for any inspection. They are bidding on a bigger job and will let you know how the work is when it's done!

Tapio B.

My kitchen drain pipe and sewer lateral were clogged and backing up into my garage. After wasting money on a different plumber who said the pipe needed to be replaced ($$$$), I called John. John came the same day, and quickly diagnosed the problem by running a video camera into the sewer lateral and pipe. He hydro-jetted the line and now everything has been running smoothly. John has years of experience and is very knowledgeable in working with San Francisco sewer lines.

Scott G.

John and his son Sean are honest, easy to work with, competent, and extremely knowledgeable about sewer systems. They evaluated a problematic main sewer line that another plumber told me would be a $60k replacement project and determined they could solve my problem much less expensively and equally effectively by creating a new cleanout and power jetting the line. Instead of a major replacement, I will have them re-jet the line every 12-18 months. I would highly recommend them for any external sewer project.

Eric G.

John is absolutely amazing! Absolutely be sure to use John on your next service!

Dane K.

John was great, he showed up on time and outlined my options in a very easy way to understand. Definitely would recommend.

A. G.

They have been very responsive, professional and extremely competitive, price wise. This is their expertise. Do not even bother with some plumbing companies that also do sewer lateral. I have already referred them more than once and everyone is happy with them. Great job and thank you.

Jean S.

John came the same day I called and was on-time, professional and so nice to work with! My main sewer line was clogged with tree roots and backing up. John quickly cleaned the pipe and showed me the condition of the pipe using a camera. He explained what was wrong and my options. He's very familiar with the homes in the area and knew exactly what to do. Highly recommend!

Kris M.

John and Sean were fantastic! I had an overflow issue in my house driving me insane. After getting several other quotes, Bay Area Sewer Inspections was the most reasonable ( keep on mind sewer inspection and cleaning isn't the most cheapest). They came out, showed me the issue via a camera, used sonar equipment to verify the blockage, and promptly hydro cleaned the pipes. In and out within two hours. Not only we're they extremely knowledgeable and professional but they were familiar with the homes in my area and the layout.