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Avatar for Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
5.0(
48
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gustavo from Escamilla plumbing is a pro thru and thru. I gave him a tough job that I wanted to tackle but didn't have the necessary tools or time to tackle. I had him relocate the water heater lines and install a tankless water heater, remove steel pipes and redo drain lines. The kicker for the water lines was access next to a furnace and new gas lines that needed to be run due to insufficient gas supply. During the project we found micky mouse water line taps that needed to be removed and the house water shutoff valve that failed to closed completely. Lots of unexpected work but he gave decent quotes to complete the job. He is quick, doesn't cut corners, and gets the job done. I wholeheartedly recommend him for project a homeowner wouldn't touch or doesn't have time to do."
Plumbing Project
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Shower Valve
Shower Area Remodel
New Bidet

+167

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Jess Plumbing
4.9(
48
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesus was awesome - not only was he the first to respond to my inquiry, he fit me in quickly after a weekend and did the best job of any plumber I have ever had service my condo. Not all plumbers do a thorough or ideal set up and Jesus corrected what was leaking and fixed prior issues. Personable, professional, and reasonably priced, I am definitely hiring him again for any future plumbing work!"
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project /water main
Old gate valve/ doesn’t shut off water
Installed new Zoeller sewer tank lid

+178

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JPC team did an excellent, professional job on our storm water sump pumps related project. (Two sump pumps were working; they did not need repairs.) 1) Cut and replaced two broken pipes; installed new valves 2) New float sensors installed and set to auto-start the sump pumps 3) long outflow pine, connecting to city's water drainage system, was cleaned using long snake and high pressure water pump combination. 4) successful final test with water filled in water chamber and sump pumps working 5) JPC gave warranty for work done and signed up for once-a-year annual maintenance visit in October."
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+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Counsil Plumbing
4.4(
280
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Not only did Mike repair the problem, he also took the extra time to replace a shower drain. We appreciated his expertise and professionalism."
Response time40 mins
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.
5.0(
13
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I met Gert when we hired him to replace our Tankless water heater. I was so impressed with is knowledge and concern to make sure the installation was neat and clean. The piping is literally a work of art. We met with Gert and Sergio to discuss the next phase. They removed all the galvanized pipe and installed 3/4" copper with a true hot water recirculating line for Tankless recirculating pump. Before they started work, they came in and placed protective covers over the hardwood floors. Sergio and his team replaced all the cast iron drains with ABS. They even opened walls where needed to get to the old galvanized drains to the sinks. They pulled up toilets and replaced the old flanges with new ones. All that's left is the sewer line from the house to the street. We will be calling Gert and Sergio when reach that point. Gert, Sergio and the whole crew have something you do not see that often anymore. That's integrity and concern for their customer. Also very conscientious of keeping our home clean."
Give us a call today at 408-580-0031
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+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
329
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Victoria Cedillo's team (Lead: Victoria. Team: Victor, Ruben, Richard, Pedro, and I am sorry if I missed anyone...) from Mike Counsil Plumbing did a wonderful job with our main line sewer and installing new sewer lines! Victoria's manager, Glenn, is very nice and patient. He provides guidance to Victoria's team to diagnose our sewer lines, provide recommendations and detail estimation options to us. We feel comfortable working with Glenn and Victoria during this job, and I have learned a lot regarding proper sewer lines and water lines connections. Victoria also took me into our crawl space and showed me the new sewer line at the last phase of the job. Victoria and her team are really professional and they've provided excellent customer service experience! For all the jobs they have completed, Victoria will provide photos and let us know what the current status of the job each day. Victoria is very considerate and she makes sure that we are able to use kitchen and bathroom at the end of the day (They will temporary connect the lines), and we really appreciate that! They also make sure the working areas are cleaned and covered up properly each day (if there is a wall opened) since there are rodents from our neighbors’ backyard. Mike Counsil Plumbing and Victoria’s team is knowledgeable with the city laws, proper line connections, and permit requirement. I was surprised to see a plumbing company that has their own work inspector (In this case, Dan B., was the one who came to my house for the final inspection. Thank you Dan!) to make sure all the works are according to code and it was done correctly. The works that were done at my house require city permits. Victoria makes sure we feel comfortable with the city inspection and she was present at the inspection. The company representatives such as Sabrina and Marissa are very friendly and easy to talk to. Comparing to other plumbing company, their price may not be the cheapest, but I can really see the quality in their work (compare to another plumbing company we hired years ago…). I highly recommend Mike Counsil Plumbing because I can trust their work and truly see the quality! Thank you, Victoria and your team for all the hard work! =)"
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
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+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Attic Pros
4.9(
233
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crawl Space cleaning, inspection, rodent proofing and sanitize. Very happy with the work. I hired someone to do a foundation repair and he said 'your crawl space is very clean'. Would highly recommend."
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Benicia, CA Attic Cleaning & Insulation

+3137

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
159 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TasHammer Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Los Altos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The toilet was backing up and Adrian fixed it quickly. He also explained how installing a cleanout would make future service easier and less invasive. Knowledgeable, friendly, and good price."
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Los Altos, CA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

The Los Altos, CA homeowners’ guide to sump pump or interior foundation drains installations

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