The Drain Doctor — Oakland, CA
Business Overview
The Drain Doctor Oakland CA provides local plumbing and water heater services across Oakland and nearby communities. The company offers 24-hour emergency plumbing response for urgent leaks, sewer backups, and water heater failures. A small crew of licensed plumbers and trained technicians handles both residential and light commercial work, from single-family homes in the hills to multi-unit flats in the flatlands.
Key Services
The Drain Doctor concentrates on practical fixes and lasting repairs. Main offerings include:
- Drain & sewer work: drain repair, sewer installation and sewer repair, main line leak repairs, and drain cleaning.
- Fixtures & disposals: faucet installation, garbage disposal repair, and kitchen fixture replacement.
- Water heaters & recirculation: water heater installation and repair, tankless water heater service, hot water recirculation pump installation and repair.
- General plumbing: plumbing inspection, plumbing installation or replacement, and plumbing repair.
Areas Served
Primary coverage includes Oakland neighborhoods and nearby Emeryville CA. Service is commonly provided across the East Bay, including Berkeley, Alameda, and surrounding communities. The team is familiar with local building types — older wood-frame houses, Craftsman and Victorians — and the plumbing issues those homes often show.
Company History
The Drain Doctor began as a one-person shop focused on timely, honest repairs. The founder brought a background as a licensed master plumber in California and a practical approach to household plumbing problems. Over time the business grew into a small local firm serving homeowners, landlords, and small businesses in Oakland. The company keeps a hands-on focus: experienced technicians, neighborhood knowledge, and tools suited to older pipes and close-quarters city work.
Leadership
The founder is a licensed master plumber with years of field experience in the East Bay. The leadership maintains a regular presence on jobs, mentors junior technicians, and works with local property managers on retrofit projects. The company participates in local trade groups and supports neighborhood programs aimed at water conservation and safe plumbing practices.
Specialties & Highlights
- Licensed master plumber oversight on major repairs and installations.
- 24/7 emergency plumbing service for Oakland households and Emeryville CA properties.
- Experienced with water heater systems, including tankless and recirculation pumps to cut wait time for hot water.
- Hands-on experience with older home plumbing and main line repairs.
Why Locals Choose The Drain Doctor
Residents and property managers pick The Drain Doctor Oakland CA for reliable follow-through and local know-how. The company offers straightforward estimates, clear explanations, and a crew that understands Oakland’s varied housing stock and Bay Area climate. Work is scheduled with respect for busy households, and teams aim to leave sites clean and systems working well.
For drain trouble, water heater outages, or a plumbing inspection in Oakland or Emeryville CA, The Drain Doctor is a local option that focuses on practical solutions and steady service.
Contact Information
The Drain Doctor
: Oakland, CA 94607
Business Services
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Open 24 hours |
| Tue: | Open 24 hours |
| Wed: | Open 24 hours |
| Thu: | Open 24 hours |
| Fri: | Open 24 hours |
| Sat: | Open 24 hours |
| Sun: | Open 24 hours |







