Plumbing Services in Santa Clara, CA

Most requested plumbing services in Santa Clara

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Santa Clara” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Santa Clara.

• RepipingCommon in Santa ClaraReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in Santa ClaraRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Softener InstallationCommon in Santa ClaraSofteners for hard-water scale and spotting.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Water Heater ReplacementReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Santa Clara homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Repiping

  Why it comes up in Santa Clara: Post-war ranch homes still carry galvanized lines.

  Signs:

  Rusty water, falling pressure, repeated pinhole leaks

  Urgent when:

  Leaks keep recurring in different places

  Before help arrives:

  Note where leaks and rust appear; check the pipe at the water heater

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: repair. Failing pipe throughout: repipe

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Santa Clara: 1950s clay laterals crack and fill with roots.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Water Softener Installation

  Why it comes up in Santa Clara: Well-heavy supply is harder than Hetch Hetchy water.

  Signs:

  White scale that clogs aerators and showerheads, spotty glasses, a noisy water heater

  Urgent when:

  Rarely urgent; scale builds slowly

  Before help arrives:

  Check your water hardness in the utility's water quality report

  Repair or replace:

  Hard water damaging heaters or fixtures: a softener protects them

Why Santa Clara homes need these repairs

Santa Clara, California is a Silicon Valley city of post-war ranch homes, the historic Old Quad near Santa Clara University and many newer apartments. Its city utility pumps most of its water from local wells and buys the rest from Hetch Hetchy and Valley Water, and aging post-war plumbing drives most calls.

Local conditions behind Santa Clara plumbing problems

Median home built

1975

Built before 1980

58%

Owner-occupied

39%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local