Common problems
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
Services
- Drain and sewer line clearing
- Pipe repair and repiping
- Sump pump service
If it's urgent: For a burst line, shut the main valve right away. Look near where the water line enters the house or at the meter box.
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Problems people call about
A few signs it's time for a plumber:
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
What Daly City housing means for plumbing
Serramonte Center is a large shopping mall. Coastal bluffs along the west side have eroded.
Many homes have no air conditioning because summers are cool. Original shutoff valves in mid-century homes are often stiff or seized, so it's worth having them exercised or replaced during other work. Daly City borders San Francisco on the south.
Dry years bring watering limits and a lot of interest in low-flow fixtures, and many yards now run on drip irrigation. Westlake was built by Henry Doelger from the late 1940s, and its rows of houses inspired the song Little Boxes.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Ask a plumber who finds an old lead or galvanized service line to point it out, then check with Daly City Water, with Cal Water serving some areas about its service line inventory and any replacement program. California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check.
Damp salt air is hard on exterior metal and paint. Your water bill comes from Daly City Water, with Cal Water serving some areas, sewage is handled by the North San Mateo County Sanitation District, and the Daly City Building Division issues building permits. Bayshore sits on the east side near the Cow Palace.
How the connection works
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- Your note lands with a local plumber serving Daly City.
- The pro reaches out to set a time and explain pricing.
Before you call
Before the plumber arrives, clear out the cabinet under the sink and make sure you can reach the main shutoff.
Make a list of questions so nothing gets forgotten during the visit.
Questions from Daly City residents
How long do water supply lines last?
It depends on the material. Copper can last many decades, while older galvanized pipe tends to narrow and rust. Braided connectors under sinks and toilets are worth replacing every several years.
Why does my water smell like rotten eggs?
If it's only the hot water, the water heater's anode rod is a common cause. If cold water smells too, call the water utility and ask a plumber to check the lines.
Is my neighborhood in Daly City covered?
Most likely. We cover St. Francis Heights, Bayshore, Southern Hills and Hillside and other parts of Daly City, across 94014, 94015. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
Any Daly City details worth mentioning when I call?
Fog and wind off the Pacific are common much of the year. Many homes sit above a ground-floor garage. The San Andreas Fault runs offshore near Mussel Rock. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Where do permits come from in Daly City?
Daly City permits come from the Daly City Building Division. Ask the plumber before work starts whether a permit applies to your job.
Write down any error codes, noises or smells. Details like that speed things up.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Daly City, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94014, 94015
Nearby
- Plumbing in South San Francisco
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- Berkeley plumbing
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