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Common problems
- Low water pressure
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Running toilet
Services
- Drain and sewer line clearing
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Pipe repair and repiping
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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Local rules to know
California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check. If a leak is on the street side of the meter, call EBMUD first, since that section usually belongs to the utility. Leaks on your side are typically the owner's job.
Who runs what: EBMUD for water, the West County Wastewater District or the Richmond Municipal Sewer District, depending on the area for wastewater and the City of Richmond Building Services Division for permits. Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park is in Marina Bay. The Kaiser shipyards built 747 ships here during World War II.
What Richmond housing means for plumbing
The Hayward Fault runs along the east side. Marina Bay was redeveloped from shipyard land in the 1980s and 1990s.
Ferries run from Richmond to San Francisco. Partial remodels often mean new fixtures sitting on old drain lines, and the old section is usually where trouble begins. Point Richmond has older homes on hillsides.
Dry years bring watering limits and a lot of interest in low-flow fixtures, and many yards now run on drip irrigation. The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge starts here.
What to have ready
Before the plumber arrives, clear out the cabinet under the sink and make sure you can reach the main shutoff.
Check whether anything is still under a manufacturer or builder warranty.
What usually goes wrong
A few signs it's time for a plumber:
- Dripping or leaking pipes under a sink
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
How the connection works
- Let us know the address area and the symptom.
- We hand the job to an independent plumber active in Richmond.
- The pro contacts you, and nothing happens until you agree.
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.
How do I find my main water shutoff?
Look where the water line enters the building, often near the meter in a basement, utility room or garage. In apartments there may be one shutoff per building, so ask your landlord where it's before you need it.
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.
Which parts of Richmond can you help with?
We look for independent pros across Richmond, including Richmond Annex, Hilltop, Iron Triangle and May Valley, and ZIP codes 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806. If nobody's available, we'll tell you. If you're close to a ZIP code line, mention your cross street when you call.
Who issues permits for plumbing work in Richmond?
Permits in Richmond go through the City of Richmond Building Services Division. Not every repair needs one, so ask the plumber whether yours does when you get the quote.
Keep pets in another room while the pro works.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Richmond, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94801, 94803, 94804, 94805, 94806
Nearby
- Plumbing in Berkeley
- San Rafael plumbing
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- Plumbing in San Francisco
- Alameda plumbing
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