Common problems
- Running toilet
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Drain and sewer line clearing
- Pipe repair and repiping
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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Common reasons for a call
Typical calls we get from Mountain View:
- Low water pressure
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
Mountain View homes, up close
Moffett Field and NASA Ames are on the east edge. The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a major concert venue.
Caltrain and VTA light rail meet downtown. Mid-century homes often still have original copper supply lines and cast iron drains, both now well past 60 years old. Shoreline Park is built on a former landfill.
Dry years bring watering limits and a lot of interest in low-flow fixtures, and many yards now run on drip irrigation. Most homes date from the 1950s and 1960s.
Local rules
Ask a plumber who finds an old lead or galvanized service line to point it out, then check with the City of Mountain View 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.
The city delivers mostly SFPUC water, with some groundwater and Valley Water supply. Castro Street is the main downtown street. Wastewater from homes here goes to the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and permits run through the City of Mountain View Building Division. Eichler homes often have radiant heat pipes in the slab.
What happens after you call
- Describe the issue in a sentence or two, by phone or online.
- We hand the job to an independent plumber active in Mountain View.
- The pro contacts you, and nothing happens until you agree.
Before you call
Take a photo of the model label on the water heater, toilet or faucet if you can find one.
Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.
Questions from Mountain View residents
My toilet keeps running. Is that urgent?
Not usually, but it wastes water and raises the bill. A worn flapper or fill valve is the usual cause, and it's a quick repair.
Can I replace a faucet myself?
Many people do. If the shutoff valves under the sink are stuck or leaking, though, that's a good time to bring in a plumber.
Is there anything local about plumbing in Mountain View?
Monta Loma has a large group of Eichler homes. Old Mountain View has older bungalows near downtown. Google's headquarters is in North Bayshore. Those details help the plumber plan the visit.
Which parts of Mountain View can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Sylvan Park, Whisman, Gemello and North Bayshore and other parts of Mountain View, across 94040, 94041, 94043. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
Does plumbing in Mountain View need a permit?
Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In Mountain View, permits are handled by the City of Mountain View Building Division, and the plumber can tell you if your job needs one.
Same-day or next-day visits available.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Mountain View, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94040, 94041, 94043
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