I found Mike and team on Yelp when looking for a contractor who could diagnose a sewer line clog and who had the capability to escalate to a trenchless sewer line replacement, if needed. Mike sent a team out in under 24 hours from my first call on Jan 3. I gathered quotes from three companies (side note- another company rescheduled their project manager twice before coming out the third time). Gilbert and Raul were professional in performing a video inspection, exploring all aspects of the sewer system to identify and diagnose the problem of our clogged sewer line (tree roots). Mike delivered a competitive quote within 24 hours of Gilbert and Raul's visit. I gave the okay and the work started 7 work days later. The work was completed within 6 work days. Mike coordinated with my city (San Bruno) to obtain permits and inspections. The crew was professional and responsive to my questions. They cleaned up after each work day and the work was done as specified in the contract. I am appreciative of Mike and his team's professionalism, work quality, and timely delivery! I am glad I selected J.D. Cesare for this project! read more

Mike and his team are top notch. We recently bought a home that needed sewer lateral replacement. Mike and team had performed the pre-sale inspection and provided a quote for the job. After purchasing the property, we decided to go with the same company (JD Cesare) that had performed the presale inspection. Mike was very responsive over email and text, and kept me informed throughout. His workers did an immaculate job of replacing the sewer lateral pipe in an efficient manner and any areas that were dug were put back in an immaculate manner. Mike was very communicative throughout and this was seriously one of the best contractor experiences ever! read more

With regard our "need" to replace our sewer lateral line and trench a new connection to the city wye, Mike provided a concise, accurate and exceedingly valuable second opinion, saving us more than a TON of bacon. As a result of an unsolicited proposal by a large local plumbing contractor citing erroneous city requirements, we might have become the biggest FREIERS of 2023 without Mike's knowlegable assistance. read more

In a competitive field, JD Cesare stands out with excellent service and expertise from Mike and his crew! Many homes on our street have had sewer trouble, and ours was backing up frequently, so we knew it was time to replace the lateral. Mike told us about the San Mateo rebate program for full sewer laterals that we didn't know about, which saved a lot of money. Their bid was highly competitive, and we didn't feel like they were trying to scare us into extra work, like some of the other bidders did. The crew worked efficiently and quickly, were friendly and polite, and cleaned up after the job. The new cleanout was in the driveway made of pavers; the crew removed the pavers carefully and replaced them so we couldn't tell they had been disturbed. Mike helped with the city permits and completed paperwork for the rebate program. We are very happy with Mike and his company. read more

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Amazing company. Had a specific questions about sewer lateral that was answered quickly. Will definitely use in the future for all the needs. Thank You! read more

The most responsive, price competitive, and competent sewer lateral inspection AND replacement company ever! Goes above and beyond the job itself: see below! We first came across J.D. Cesare from purchasing a home in Belmont, CA. They had done the pre-sale sewer lateral video inspection, quoted the trenchless replacement cost for approximately 30 ft of old 4" cast iron directly to the city sewer. Mike Soss, the general manager, was amazingly responsive over email and phone with all our questions before we proceeded to replace the line. We were not under a time crunch and our job was small, so asked Mike to schedule when it fit their schedule the best. They handled all the permits, traffic diversion, and pre-work beautifully. The job was clean, the two backyard areas they dug 5 ft deep into were restored immaculately, and they handled the city inspections for asphalt replacement with class despite the city's insistence on re-asphalting twice. They showed me where the old cast iron line had rusted, got tree roots inside, and blocked the line. The new plastic 4" line went in wonderfully, making our sewer lateral completely plastic in an area where there are multiple oak trees. Along the way, the moment Mike and the crew saw there was a need to punch another hole to avoid bursting gas and water mains, they immediately advised me and gave me the cost to approve without a day. This was HIGHLY appreciated, since no job goes to plan but knowing the cost changes immediately helps me to make the decision and keep the crew going. GREAT communication from Mike Soss and the JD Cesare crew for this! Here's where JD Cesare went above and beyond: the city's building department requested a video inspection, despite the first already filed with the city's public works dept nearly 5 months ago. Mike and the folks at JD Cesare worked that through, getting two CITY departments to talk to each other, and got the city's request cleared without us having to get another video inspection. They worked between the city's two departments, they got them talking, and they got the city's building dept to approve plans without another video inspection. Another month later, the public works department AGAIN came back requesting the same thing. Mike again worked with them to get the name of the person to verify that the video inspection was ALREADY on record. All in all, I would, no hesitation, ask Mike Soss and JD Cesare to do any Sewer and trenchless replacement again. No questions. 5 stars for communication, responsiveness, quality of job, final results, and going above and beyond. read more

I contacted them for a seller of mine to conduct a POS sewer lateral test in Millbrae and they responded quickly. After discussing our situation, Mike on his own accord used his resources to reach out to the city building department to expedite finding out whether or not we needed the test. Within a short period of time, we discovered that my seller was exempt since the line was changed back in 2013. I highly recommend Mike and his company for doing what's right for the client and will continue to use his services when necessary. Kudos to Mike and Co. read more

Mike Soss, the Manager, came over to my home and gave me a very informative explanation for the sewer lateral replacement and he also gave me the lowest estimate of the four I got. His crew was extremely competent and quick to complete the job and the front of my home was cleaned before they left. Mike took care of all the city inspections and was diligent in responding to all my questions before and after the job was completed. I highly recommend J.D. Cesare for anything you may need done. read more

I'm a Real Estate Broker and have run into this company many times with Sewer Lateral Replacement on the Peninsula. Nothing but good things to say about the professionalism and level of work done. read more

Extremely impressed with my first call and experience with Mike. He was helpful, knows his stuff, quick and professional. Doesn't get much better than that! Highly recommend and have already referred him to a friend. read more

A client selling their home in Hillsborough was required to pass a sewer later inspection. Unfortunately, the property required a whole new sewer lateral. We worked with Mike and his team to replace the sewer lateral and they did a great job of getting it done both right and quickly. There was an issue with nearby pavers and Mike and his team took the time and manpower needed to satisfy the client's needs. I would absolutely recommend Mike and his team for any sewer work, whether it's just an inspection and/or repair work. read more

We have been shopping around for a company to do our sewer line. Found four-five companies and interviewed, said they would follow up with an estimate. Three did. Then as luck would have it... I was driving up a street in San Mateo. I found J. D. Cesare Construction. Their company working, and simply asked. Sewer right? I promptly asked for a card, and said I need a new line. We promptly called, met with Dave. Dave gave us a bid. We accepted. He put our property on a high priority (I totally appreciated that!!!!). I knew that we picked the right company from the time I met them in San Mateo on the job. The house I met his workers at, after their sewer replace, you could not even tell there was a sewer done. No mess, the grass looked perfect. For the job at my house, there was no mess. Comfort level with Dave and company was very high! Dave called and we were going to set up a time. He said his guys were already out digging!! We appreciated it because we felt so comfortable with them and the sewer line was priority. This company was trustworthy, respectful of everything in our yard, and replaced every plant back where it came from. You can not even tell that they were here! You need a sewer line replaced. THIS IS YOUR COMPANY!! They were last to the table, and the only company and bid, I felt comfortable with. I was so blessed to find them on that street. Thanks for a job well done Dave!! Five STAR! read more

It's how all businesses should operate. Used them for plumbing services, and they did an amazing job. They had to provide work to satisfy city requirements for a remodel and did a fantastic job. I will definitely choose them for future services beyond plumbing! I give them my highest recommendation!!! The best read more

In Millbrae, it's a requirement to do a sewer lateral inspection. I called the first company that was recommended to me. We were in escrow already at this point and was necessary to get the inspections and review done quickly. The first company, Smelly Mel's did the inspection that took over 2 weeks to get a response and quoted over $9k in work. Feeling suspicious, I gave JD Cesare a call, who was recommended all across the board by a few associates. After I spoke to Mike of J.D. Cesare, he conducted the inspection and review within a couple days. J.D. Cesare's inspection concluded that the previous company did an incorrect video assessment. The final review showed no work was needed, saving my client's $9k. Getting a second opinion proved to be a savings. I highly recommend J.D. Cesare Construction due to their communication and honesty. It was a pleasure working with Mike and the team. read more

I had a wonderful experience with Dave. I called him for a quote and a 2nd opinion after James Caccia Plumbing let me down and lost my trust. Best decision ever. My town requires a of sewer lateral video inspection along with a large checklist of items related to the sewer line. One of the checklist items is there needs to be a clean out next to the house. James Caccia Plumbing quoted me $3,000. Dave from JD Cesare came by and quoted me only $500. Then just to be sure, he brushed aside some leaves and found that there was already a clean out! No need to install a new one. Thanks Dave, you just saved me from getting screwed! Dave was able to complete the video in about 10 minutes. James Caccia took over an hour and then gave up, saying they couldn't get a clear enough video. If you need some sewer lateral inspection work, don't hesitate. Dave and JD Cesare should be your #1 choice. read more

Dave was awesome. We needed a sewer lateral line repair. He took the time to give a honest assessment of the situation, explained all of his observations and the steps to repair, and gave us a more reasonable bid than others. Initially, the repair was not an emergency, so we had scheduled the work for the following week. However, when the line suddenly took a turn for the worse, he and his crew were out there that same day. After the work was done, Dave came out again to meet me in-person, reviewed the work in detail, including videoing the line to show me each aspect of the repair. Everything was well done and the property was left clean. I would also add, that we were very intimidated by the possible cost of the lateral line repair, after failing a city smoke test. Dave broke the project down, took right steps, did a great job fixing the problem and working with the city. As other reviewers have said, if you need some lateral line work or inspection, then call JD Cesare - I would again in an instant. read more

We've used Dave for a number of Sewer Lateral inspections in Burlingame and his team has been easy to work with. We initially ended up calling him for a quote after a very well known local competitor gave us a quote 40% higher for the same job. When the work was completed (and passed inspection) without the price changing mid way through we were extremely pleased and have called him since when listing a home in Burlingame as all homes in Burlingame are required to pass the Sewer Lateral Inspection before closing. read more

Dave is simply the best! The first time I met Dave he was strapping a hot water heater at 9 PM. He had been called by a colleague of mine and was willing to come out and fix this minor item with only 5 hours of notice. This was his second trip to the house that day as he had to run to home depot to get materials. Dave specializes in complicated plumbing systems, but is always available to help out with small tasks for his valued clients. I use him frequently in my business as a Realtor and he is also the person we called to replace the Main Sewer Line on my family home. Very honest and will only recommend necessary repairs. Plumbing is more costly if it is done incorrectly. Do not be fooled by discount services. I have recommended Dave to countless clients and friends with nothing but high praise in return. read more

First rate business and in great demand. May have to wait for them to accommodate your plumbing/sewer issue, but if it can wait, I recommend doing so. General Manager Mike Soss very helpful. read more

JD Cesare is an independent business that specializes in external plumbing repairs/construction. They were recommended by our real estate agent and gave us a quote on a sewer line replacement job. We got a lower quote from Discount Plumbing and went with them because they told us that they had worked on our house before with the prior owner and knew exactly what needed to be done...BIG MISTAKE!! Discount Plumbing tripled the quote once they got started and locked us in. After some heated discussions with their slimy CEO, we dropped Discount Plumbing and went back to JD Cesare, who educated us about the other guys' misdiagnosis (whether or not the misdiagnosis was intentional is up for debate), assured us that all of the extra work that Discount Plumbing was trying to upsell us on was bogus, and explained the signs that bad sewer lines would show when they need to be replaced, none of which were exhibited by our line. If you want it done right the first time, go with JD Cesare. If you want to take a chance with the chain plumbers, good luck. read more

We had a great experience with JD Cesare earlier this year when we needed to have our main sewer lateral line replaced. We had about 60' of new pipe run from the street to our clean out and Dave handled it like a totally routine job. No fuss, no hassle at all they did a great job installing the new clean out and patching a 3'x3' spot in our concrete driveway. They used pipe bursting equipment to run the new pipe up through the old pipe, so they only had to dig at either end. The patch in the road was don't perfectly as well. The best part is that their estimate was actually lower than the other 3 quotes I got - and these guys aren't discount / cheap. They just know what they're doing and know that they can do a job without hassle. Highly recommended. read more

Dave took care of the problem we had with the sewer line and we are so happy with the outcome. The price was reasonable and the work was done on time. If we need a plumber again, we will call J D Cesare Construction. read more

I contacted JD Cesare because it has four 5 stars Yelp! reviews. I made an appointment for plumbing issues for my home with JD Cesare on Monday, reconfirmed on Tuesday for Wed at 430PM. On Wed. we left office 1.5 hours earlier to wait for him at home, but no show. I called twice at 451PM and 523PM, no answer, left message, no call. Received message at 630PM that he cannot come as reserved, confirmed and reconfirmed. read more

J.D. Cesare did a full lateral sewer line replacement, installed a clean out, and wye connection per the city of San Mateo's requirements. I highly recommend them. 1) I had over 4 estimates, Dave's was the lowest and most complete. 2) Dave was the only company who told me that they did not need to dig out my concrete porch and could do the replacement without damaging the porch. This saved me a lot of money as I would have had to repair the porch and the tile with each of the other estimates. 3) Dave explained everything to me in detail so I knew what to expect. I had a lot of questions, and he was very patient with me and answered everything. 4) Dave left the work site better than he found it. 5) Dave sent all the necessary paper work on a timely basis to allow me to submit to the city for partial reimbursement through the city cost sharing program. Since he's been in this business for many decades, he knows all of the requirements and the inspectors and the process. The only thing I advise is that Dave is very popular with the real estate agents and with the city. Burlingame and San Carlos require the sewer line inspection and replacement prior to close of escrow, and he's the go to person in the area. It took me a long time to get on his schedule (I had initially contacted him in early October and the work started in December and was performed in a few stages). I am glad he fit me in, but I would make sure you work with him ahead of time to ensure you can get onto his schedule. Finally -- and I think this is standard -- my fear about getting the line replaced was that I'd be without plumbing for a week. This is not he case! They only turn it off for a bit of time and usually when you're at work so there is minimal disruption. Finally, he uses a technology where he pulls a line through the existing sewer line to ensure he doesn't have to dig the entire yard up. This method is used by almost all of the companies, but I liked Dave's approach and his confidence. He clearly is an expert at his business! read more

Great work ethic. I was in process of buying a house and needed to do several property condition inspections. I hired Dave to perform a sewer lateral inspection. We met at the property in the morning, unfortunately the seller was out of town and we only had an approximate description of where the clean out was. After fruitlessly trying to find it for an hour, the real estate agent said she will arrange with someone to dig for it. It turned out to be completely buried 1ft underground and not marked in any other way. Dave took the time out of his busy day to come back the same day to perform a thorough inspection, found some unusual issues and gave excellent advice on how to contact the city for clarifications. He charged the same fee that we agreed on before hand even though the work took much more time than expected. JD Cesare Construction will be the 1st company I call in the future. read more

I had a blockage in our sewer lateral that resulted raw sewage backflowing onto our property. Dave Cesare was one of four sewer plumbers I called to get an estimate and opinion. Dave is a tremendously personal guy whose knowledge is impressive. Each step of the way, he explained to me what he was seeing. Our blockage was complex but Dave hung in there over a period of 2 days to help me resolve the problem. In the end, it required Public Works to clear their main sewer line, Dave Cesare and Dave from Sewer Rat to repair the blockage. Dave provided me with a video and narrative notes he took on our lateral pipe. Dave Cesare's rates were very reasonable and I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. Highly recommend. read more

I had to deal with local plumbers 4 times in the past two and half months and Dave Cesare is the best and most reasonable person among them. I thought the sewer line was cracked and needed repairs. In previous times, all plumbers did was to run the machine through the pipe and told me no clog was found in the pipe line to the street. And the cost of the same job varied from $200 to $900. My friend gave me Dave's name who helped my friend to repair his pipe line a couple of years ago. When Dave came in, he had his team to work on the clog first and then ran a video camera. He showed me what's in there and told me the problem was probably caused by the loose flapper clogging the pipe line. The snake did not even go down much before the clog was cleared completely. He did not even charge me for that. He only had me pay the camera fees which were still much less than what other plumbers would have charged me. I will definitely use him in the future in case there is any sewer line problems again. read more