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Sewer smell, gurgling toilet or a sump pump that will not kick on? Describe it and we'll look for an independent Alameda plumber who handles that kind of job.

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Common problems

  • Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
  • Running toilet
  • Low water pressure

Services

  • Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
  • Pipe repair and repiping
  • Sump pump service

If it's urgent: Pipe burst? Close the main water shutoff first. It's often near the water meter or where the line enters the house.

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1. What needs fixing?

2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

4. Pick a day

6. Your info

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Repair payment is made to your pro.

Repairs come with a 30-day warranty on parts and labor from the company that does the work. If the same problem comes back, call us and we'll get them back out.

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Alameda homes, up close

The Gold Coast has large early 1900s houses. Many older homes have raised foundations and basements.

Ferries connect Alameda to San Francisco. Older buildings often carry a patchwork of cast iron, galvanized steel, copper and plastic pipe, joined wherever the last repair happened. Those joints are where slow leaks and stubborn clogs tend to begin. The USS Hornet museum is docked at Alameda Point.

Earthquake readiness matters for plumbing too: flexible connectors and a strapped water heater are part of many local code requirements. Salt air wears outdoor metal.

Who handles what in Alameda

Your drinking water comes from EBMUD, and wastewater goes to the city's sewers, with treatment at EBMUD's plant. When a drain backs up, the question is where the blockage sits: inside the house or in your private sewer lateral is usually the owner's job, while the public main belongs to the utility. California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check.

Permit questions go to the City of Alameda Planning, Building and Transportation Department. EBMUD supplies water from the Mokelumne River watershed. Electricity here comes from Alameda Municipal Power, the city's own utility, and gas from PG&E. Alameda has thousands of Victorian-era homes, one of the largest collections in the Bay Area. Much of the land along the edges is fill.

Common reasons for a call

A few signs it's time for a plumber:

  • Running toilet
  • Low water pressure
  • Water stains on a ceiling or wall

Get ready for the call

Record a short video of the leak or the sound. It speeds up the phone conversation and helps the plumber plan.

If an HOA manages your building, find out whether they need notice first.

From call to visit

  1. Tell us your ZIP code and what's happening.
  2. We hand the job to an independent plumber active in Alameda.
  3. The pro contacts you, and nothing happens until you agree.

Questions from Alameda residents

What's covered after the visit?

The pro you're matched with in Columbus stands behind the job with a 30-day parts-and-labor warranty. It's written into the contract they sign with us, and they're the ones who honor it.

Why is my water pressure low?

It can be a clogged aerator, a partly closed valve, a failing pressure regulator or old pipes narrowed by scale. If the whole house is low, check with your neighbors and the water utility first.

Is there anything local about plumbing in Alameda?

Alameda Point was a Navy air station until 1997. The city covers Alameda Island and Bay Farm Island. Alameda Municipal Power, owned by the city, supplies electricity. Those details help the plumber plan the visit.

Do you cover Park Street and the Gold Coast?

Most likely. We cover Park Street, Fernside, Webster Street and South Shore and other parts of Alameda, across 94501, 94502. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.

Does plumbing in Alameda need a permit?

Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In Alameda, permits are handled by the City of Alameda Planning, Building and Transportation Department, and the plumber can tell you if your job needs one.

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Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Alameda, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94501, 94502

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