Plumbing Services in Sunnyvale, CA

Most requested plumbing services in Sunnyvale

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

• RepipingCommon in SunnyvaleReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in SunnyvaleRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Slab Leak RepairCommon in SunnyvaleLocating and fixing leaks in pipes under the foundation.
• 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 Sunnyvale homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Repiping

  Why it comes up in Sunnyvale: Post-war ranch homes and Eichlers carry galvanized or aging copper 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 Sunnyvale: Clay laterals from the 1950s 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

• Slab Leak Repair

  Why it comes up in Sunnyvale: Eichlers have radiant heat and water lines set in the slab.

  Signs:

  Warm floor spots, sound of running water, a spinning meter

  Urgent when:

  Water surfacing through the floor or a large bill jump

  Before help arrives:

  Close the main shutoff if water is visible

  Repair or replace:

  One leak: spot repair. Repeated leaks: reroute the lines

Why Sunnyvale homes need these repairs

Sunnyvale is a Silicon Valley city of 1950s–60s ranch homes, Eichlers and dense newer apartments, with many renters. Its water is a blend of Hetch Hetchy water from San Francisco, Valley Water supplies and city wells, and aging post-war pipes and sewer laterals drive most plumbing calls.

Local conditions behind Sunnyvale plumbing problems

Median home built

1977

Built before 1980

56%

Owner-occupied

44%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Hard freezes are rare

Plumbing code

Local