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Avatar for Oak Plumbing Inc
Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
101
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear+20 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our sewer main busted and Oak Plumbing’s master plumbers Matt & Mike did a great job at digging down over 7ft to replace the broken section and also upgraded my single sewer main clean out which was nearly rusted through to a dual solid ABS clean out. And also I would like to add that Nate also did a great job at identifying our problem! Thanks guys! You’re AWESOME!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Rock Solid Drains
4.9(
106
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business+4 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt, friendly, inexpensive, and completed the job quickly."
Main Rig
Response time2 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Starving Plumbers
4.5(
102
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceSump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallSump Pump - Repair or Replace+10 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Replaced 2 toilets and 3 faucets. Took all day but the plumbers were very competent and kept me informed."
50 gallon Water heater installation
Tankless Water Heater Installation
Tankless Water Heater Installaton
Installed new kitchen faucet
Response time6 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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True Blue Plumbing Co.
4.6(
77
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceGas Piping+7 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The plumber gave us a quote the same day and installed it the next day."
Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hill's General Plumbing Services
4.8(
21
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service+4 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hill called and came out quickly to give an estimate. We scheduled the whole house water filter installation shortly thereafter. The installers arrived within the appointment window and completed the install in a quick and efficient manner."
Hill's General Plumbing Services
Hill's General Plumbing Services
Hill's General Plumbing Services
Hill's General Plumbing Services
Hill's General Plumbing Services

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ray's Rescue Plumbing
4.8(
18
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Main - Install, Replace or Repair+10 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Just overall great customer service!"
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Install - hot water heater
Tankless Install
Happy to help

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arreaga Santos Plumbing
5.0(
9
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Tankless Water Heater - RepairWater Heater - Repair or ServiceWater Main - Install, Replace or Repair

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My water heater was leaking profusely all over my basement floor and needed to be replaced immediately. Usually getting someone to come over in an emergency is not easy, but when I phoned Arreaga Santos Plumbing Santos said he would come over right away, which he did. My heater is in a difficult place and hard to get to, but Santos and his assistant removed it with ease. Not only was this done fast, the minute details that he attended to were performed with great care and very high quality. Also, he's a very nice guy. Based on the entire situation there is no other plumber I would use in the future. Just call him, you will be as happy as I am."
New shower valve
Cast iron drain pioo pipe
Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Bragg Home Services
4.7(
46
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear+9 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chance and Terry were efficient and very pleasant. They represented the business very well. I look forward to an ongoing relationship with Bragg's as they help me with the heating and plumbing needs of my home."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
172 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marin Plumbing, Brian S. Cooke Enterprises
4.4(
24
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+14 more

Serving Novato, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I would echo most of what I have read in the reviews about Brian. He is prompt, courteous, and professional. Though he is a bit on the expensive side, I believe he is well worth it. An honest, experienced plumber is like money in the bank as far as I'm concerned. Because, while I could have found someone less expensive, experience has shown me that when it comes to plumbers, you definitely get what you pay for. And Brian is worth every penny."
the work force
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Successful plumbing depends heavily on your local environment. Novato has expansive clay soils that swell and shrink seasonally, which stresses buried pipes and causes rigid underground connections to fail. The hard, chlorinated municipal water also accelerates scale buildup and degrades certain pipe materials over time. Furthermore, all installations must include flexible gas connectors and water heater strapping to meet strict CA seismic safety standards.

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As homes age in Novato, plumbing needs shift based on the construction era. Pre-1970s houses feature failing galvanized steel lines that cause low water pressure and rust. Homes built in the 1970s and 1980s require replacing degraded polybutylene pipes. Older clay sewer laterals are also highly prone to tree root intrusion. A local professional will assess these aging systems and bring them up to current California building codes.

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Gather your property records before scheduling a plumbing service. Document your home’s construction year, as pre-1975 houses feature aging galvanized supply lines and clay sewer laterals. Locate your main water shutoff valve and collect your utility account numbers. You should also take clear photos of the issue, track down three to six months of water bills, and note any history of sewer backups in your CA home.

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Distinguishing plumbing issues from other home repairs requires careful observation. During the wet winter months in Novato, ceiling stains point to roof or window flashing leaks rather than pipe failures. Gradual water pressure loss at a single fixture indicates corroding galvanized pipes, while district-wide pressure drops indicate a utility outage. Check for yard dampness as well, since expansive clay soils crack both underground pipes and concrete foundations.

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Opening walls for plumbing access exposes older electrical wiring, which triggers mandatory upgrades under state code. In Novato homes with hydronic radiant heating, water heater repairs directly impact your heating system. Under-slab pipe repairs require cutting into the concrete foundation, which impacts structural integrity if done incorrectly. Your contractor will also verify that nearby gas lines remain undisturbed and maintain their required seismic safety valves.

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