Looking for a plumber in Mountain View? Houses from the 1950s and 1960s and a large stock of apartments and condos make worn pipe, sewer backups and leaks between units the common calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a California-licensed plumber.
Need a Plumber in Mountain View Today?
When you call, say whether it is a house, a condo or an apartment and roughly when it was built. You'll be connected to an independent plumbing company covering Mountain View. Ask for the arrival window and any service fee before they come out.
Emergency Plumbing Services in Mountain View
3 situations account for many urgent calls in Mountain View. Each has a first step to take while you wait.
- Water through a ceiling: tell the unit above and the manager, then call.
- Sewage at a tub or floor drain: stop running water. See sewer backup.
- Pipe burst: close the main shutoff and open a faucet. See burst pipe.
For any of these, an emergency plumber can often come out to Mountain View the same day, including nights and weekends. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call the gas utility or 911 from outside.
24/7 Plumbing Services in Mountain View
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.
Common Plumbing Problems in Mountain View Homes
About 87% of Mountain View's water comes from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, most of it Sierra snowmelt from the Tuolumne River held at Hetch Hetchy. About 10% is bought from Valley Water, and city wells supply about 3%.
The city describes its water as soft to moderately hard and says softeners are generally unnecessary. The median Mountain View home was built in 1975.
You Probably Do Not Need a Softener
With mostly Hetch Hetchy water, scale is not the main cause of plumbing trouble in Mountain View. Age is. If someone is selling you a softener to fix low pressure or a dripping valve, get a plumber to look at the pipe and the fixture first.
Leaks in Condos and Apartments
- Find out where your unit's shutoffs are and where the building main is.
- Water on your ceiling comes from above. Tell that tenant and the owner.
- If only the lowest unit backs up, the blockage is in the shared stack or sewer line.
- Tell the manager or HOA in writing and take photos.
Aging Supply and Drain Pipe
Mid-century houses have galvanized supply and cast iron or clay drains.
What Affects Plumbing Costs in Mountain View
No plumber can quote a firm price before seeing the problem. These are the things that move the cost of plumbing work in Mountain View.
- Shared buildings. A repair can need the building's water shut off and notice to neighbors.
- Pipe material. Galvanized and cast iron take longer to cut and join.
- Finding the problem. Leak locating and camera inspections are separate steps, but they keep the repair itself small.
- Time of day. Many companies charge an after-hours, weekend or holiday fee.
- Ask for the arrival fee before the plumber heads out, and for the repair price in writing before work starts.
How to Find a Licensed Plumber in Mountain View
These checks take a few minutes and prevent most bad experiences, whichever Mountain View plumber you end up hiring.
Check the California License
Plumbing contractors in California are licensed by the state. Before any work starts at your Mountain View home, ask for the license number and look it up with the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
Confirm Who Pulls the Permit
For work that needs a permit, the plumber should pull it.
What to Ask on the Phone
- What is the arrival window?
- Is there a service, trip or after-hours fee?
- For an emergency, will you stop the damage first and quote the permanent repair before starting it?
- What is your license number?
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FAQs About Plumbers in Mountain View
Where does Mountain View get its water?
About 87% from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Hetch Hetchy system, about 10% from Valley Water and about 3% from city wells.
How quickly can I get a plumber in Mountain View?
Often the same day, including nights and weekends, but it depends on demand and where in Mountain View you are. The plumber gives you an arrival window when you call. During a citywide event such as a hard freeze or major storm, waits are longer, so shut off the water and limit the damage while you wait.
Find a Same-Day Plumber in Mountain View, CA
If you have aging supply and drain pipe, sewer backups or another plumbing problem in Mountain View, call now. You'll be connected to a licensed plumber who works in your area, and you'll know the arrival window and any fee before they head out.