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Palo Alto, CA

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We don't do the plumbing ourselves. We help Palo Alto residents reach independent plumbers quickly, so you can spend less time searching and more time getting it fixed.

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Common problems

  • Running toilet
  • Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
  • Slow or clogged drains

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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2. Where are you?

3. What's going on?

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6. Your info

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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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What usually goes wrong

Typical calls we get from Palo Alto:

  • Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
  • Slow or clogged drains
  • Running toilet

Know your Palo Alto house

The HP Garage on Addison Avenue is called the birthplace of Silicon Valley. City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city-run utility in California with electric, gas, water and wastewater service.

Summers are mild and mostly sunny. Galvanized supply lines in older houses narrow from the inside over decades, which is a common reason for weak pressure at one faucet but not another. Caltrain stops at University Avenue and California Avenue.

Dry years bring watering limits and a lot of interest in low-flow fixtures, and many yards now run on drip irrigation. The Baylands Nature Preserve is on the city's east edge.

Utilities, permits and licensing

Ask a plumber who finds an old lead or galvanized service line to point it out, then check with City of Palo Alto Utilities 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.

Who runs what: City of Palo Alto Utilities for water, the Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant for wastewater and the City of Palo Alto Development Services department for permits. Electricity here comes from City of Palo Alto Utilities, and gas from City of Palo Alto Utilities. Professorville has many homes from the early 1900s. San Francisquito Creek flooded parts of the city in 1998.

How the connection works

  1. Start with a quick call or the online form.
  2. We hand the job to an independent plumber active in Palo Alto.
  3. You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.

What to have ready

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

Have a rough idea of the age of the equipment or fixture involved.

Quick answers

Do you cover Professorville and Community Center?

Yes, as long as a pro is available. Palo Alto ZIP codes 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306 are in range, and that includes Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park and Midtown. Share the street name when you call so we can check the right part of town.

Should I use chemical drain cleaner?

Use it sparingly, if at all. Harsh chemicals can damage older pipes and make the job riskier for the plumber who comes next. Tell them if you have already poured something in.

Do I need to be home for the plumber?

Usually, yes, or someone who can let them in and answer questions. Renters should also check whether the landlord needs to approve the visit first.

Is a small leak under the sink an emergency?

Not always, but it should not wait long. Turn off the valve under the sink, put a bowl down, and call for a repair before the cabinet floor soaks through.

Does plumbing in Palo Alto need a permit?

Some jobs do and many small repairs don't. In Palo Alto, permits are handled by the City of Palo Alto Development Services department, and the plumber can tell you if your job needs one.

Write down any error codes, noises or smells. Details like that speed things up.

Service area

Serving about a 50-mile radius from Palo Alto, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94022, 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306

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