Common problems
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Running toilet
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- 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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Know your Novato house
Novato is the northernmost city in Marin County. Summers are warmer than in southern Marin.
Hillside homes face wildfire risk. Mid-century homes often still have original copper supply lines and cast iron drains, both now well past 60 years old. Bel Marin Keys has homes along lagoons with boat docks.
Earthquake readiness matters for plumbing too: flexible connectors and a strapped water heater are part of many local code requirements. Stafford Lake, west of town, is one of the city's water sources.
What usually goes wrong
Typical calls we get from Novato:
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Slow or clogged drains
What happens after you call
- Let us know the address area and the symptom.
- Your note lands with a local plumber serving Novato.
- The pro reaches out to set a time and explain pricing.
Local rules to know
California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check. Before a plumber opens a wall or digs up a yard, ask what they expect to find, what could change the plan, and whether the work will need a permit from the City of Novato Building Division.
Permit questions go to the City of Novato Building Division. North Marin Water District supplies water from Stafford Lake and from Sonoma Water's Russian River supply. Many homes have raised wood foundations. San Marin and Indian Valley were built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s.
What to have ready
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.
What people ask us
What does a camera inspection show?
A small camera on a cable runs through the drain and shows cracks, roots, sagging pipe or buildup. It helps decide between cleaning a line and repairing it.
Is my neighborhood in Novato covered?
We look for independent pros across Novato, including Black Point, Old Town Novato, Hamilton and Ignacio, and ZIP codes 94945, 94947, 94949. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
Is one slow drain worth a call?
One slow drain can often be cleared with a plunger or by cleaning the trap. Several slow or gurgling drains at once point to a problem further down the line.
What makes Novato a little different for plumbing?
SMART trains stop at three Novato stations. Hamilton Air Force Base closed in 1974 and is now a neighborhood. Old Town Novato is centered on Grant Avenue. Share what you know about your home when you book.
Does plumbing in Novato need a permit?
Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In Novato, permits are handled by the City of Novato Building Division, and the plumber can tell you if your job needs one.
Jot down when the trouble started. It saves time once the pro arrives.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Novato, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94945, 94947, 94949
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