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West Peak Builders, Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Leo went out of his way to meet my concerns about cost, collaboration with my neighbor, and how the fence would look. He submitted multiple bids giving me options as to how to do it and at what cost. He tailored his approach to my needs. His team was easy to work with. The team worked quickly, efficiently, and throughly. The fence looks great!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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McCormick Home Builders, Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Mike was our representative. Mike was our representative and everything he said there was to be done. They did absolutely wonderful and Mike was a really really good guy and thank you for that. I am very pleased and what they did and all the cleanup was done absolutely great thank you so much for the workmanship and all the people that you have working for you what they did for me was very professional very nice thank you again."
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Response time6 hrs
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RSF Construction Inc.
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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J Drains Rooter Service
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"It was a really good price that they gave me. They explained to me from A-Z on when to be done. They used a quality materials plus the customer service was awesome."
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Ortiz Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Ortiz and his crew provided us courteous, professional service. Workmanship and supplies used were high quality. He demonstrated good communication skills, responsiveness, and cleanliness. We highly recommend his company for your plumbing needs."
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Adolfo Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"I live in a 120 yr old Victorian so the plumbing is far from being current. The clogged bathtub turned out a bit more than just a clog. Adolpho and his crew came back the next morning. In no time, they replaced the damaged pipe, and related items. As I am disabled I couldn't move the bins and other objects that blocked the basement ceiling access. They not only moved the boxes, they moved them back after they replaced the pipe. They also swept up the debris. They explained step by step what they were doing which was important to me. They were diligent, competent, and friendly. Forgot to mention, Adolpho Plumbing was very reasonable and competitive. If I need any plumbing services in the future, I will call on Aldolpho Plumbing again. TY again."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

It only takes a few days for a septic tank to fill with water after a pro has pumped it. This is completely normal, and the water is a vital part of your septic system’s wastewater treatment process. The water that fills your tank days after pumping is not the same as the tank being filled with waste. You shouldn’t have to pump your septic system more than once every three to five years unless you have a tank that’s too small for your home’s water output or there’s a problem with your leach field. 

Mound systems can fail if foreign objects are flushed into the septic tank, the septic tank is backed up with solid waste (sludge), if wastewater floods or seeps from the mound, or if any part of the system is clogged. To prevent this, only flush toilet paper and your normal “business” down toilets, and get a septic inspection at least yearly.

A gurgling toilet usually doesn’t mean that your septic tank is full. If waste can’t drain into a full septic tank, you’ll see water and sewage backing up into your fixtures, but the air that causes gurgling is a result of poor venting. You are more likely to have a clog in your vent stack or a damaged air admittance valve.

Although air in your water lines won’t affect the overall quality of your water, it will lead to problems with your well water system if not addressed. Over time, too much air in your water lines can create blockages in your pipes, cause insufficient water flow to your taps and appliances, loosen pipes, and potentially damage important components of your well including your well pump and pressure tank. 

The Berkeley, CA homeowners’ guide to septic tank services

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