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Avatar for Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.

Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.

4.96(
48
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•Approved Pro

Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.

4.96(
48
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Escamilla Plumbing & Rooter Inc. Offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara,Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and SunnyValle. We specialize in complete plumbing services including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"The Pro was very professional and pleasant. We will continue to work together. "

Angela H on March 2026

Escamilla Plumbing & Rooter Inc. Offers reliable plumbing services at the most competitive prices. With our stellar plumbing services, we will get your plumbing system back to working at its best in no time. Whether you are experiencing a complicated plumbing issue, broken water heater, cracked plumbing fixture or leaking faucet, our experienced technicians will work quickly to fix your problem and eliminate your frustrations! We serve San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara,Campbell, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Gatos, and SunnyValle. We specialize in complete plumbing services including drain cleaning, clogged toilet repair, sewer replacement, cleanout installation, water leak repair, water system repipe, water service replacement, leaky toilet, household gas testing, household gas system leak detection, gas line repair, gas system repipe, gas leaks, water heater maintenance, water heater repair, water heater replacement, tankless water heater installation, tankless water heater maintenance, and tankless water heater repair.

"The Pro was very professional and pleasant. We will continue to work together. "

Angela H on March 2026

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Jess Plumbing

5.00(
47
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•Approved Pro

Jess Plumbing

5.00(
47
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Over 22 years experience in the plumbing industry servicing the peninsula. Jess Plumbing, established in 2019 by Jesus Coronel, provides excellent customer service and quality work Specializes in: Residential,Commercial & Underground

"As a property manager I have doubt was many plumbing companies and I can say I can count on Jess plumbing. He is efficient, reliable and always has fair prices. You can count on him not to overprice because he's honest and knows what he's doing. "

Erica C on November 2025

Over 22 years experience in the plumbing industry servicing the peninsula. Jess Plumbing, established in 2019 by Jesus Coronel, provides excellent customer service and quality work Specializes in: Residential,Commercial & Underground

"As a property manager I have doubt was many plumbing companies and I can say I can count on Jess plumbing. He is efficient, reliable and always has fair prices. You can count on him not to overprice because he's honest and knows what he's doing. "

Erica C on November 2025

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Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc

4.97(
33
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•Approved Pro

Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc

4.97(
33
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. FluidDynamicsPlumbing.com

"Syed Usman did Great Job in unclogging my drain. He was great and Expert"

Gurdip S on January 2026

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. FluidDynamicsPlumbing.com

"Syed Usman did Great Job in unclogging my drain. He was great and Expert"

Gurdip S on January 2026

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Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.96(
28
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•Approved Pro

Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.96(
28
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer's in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

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Stephanie E on October 2025

Our company provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride our services, striving to execute with excellence, and putting our customer's in the forefront, is our philosophy. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Call today , you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!

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Stephanie E on October 2025

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JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
46
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•Approved Pro

JPC Rooter & Plumbing

4.82(
46
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"They did a number of things. Braced and restrapped water heater and ran copper line for pressure relief to outside. Unclogged master toilet and reseated. Bolted down second toilet. Reconnected clothes dryer vent. Repaired air gap/garbage disposal and drain line under kitchen sink, crawled under house and remove galvanized pipe straps and replaced with nylon pipe clamps. I was a contractor and used to do this work, o an very critical. They did an outstanding job. Went the extra mile several times. I was expecting a bill for a higher amount but they stuck with their estimate. I recommend them highly and would use them again!!"

cyril k on March 2022

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Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing

4.95(
22
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•Approved Pro

Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing

4.95(
22
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing, we are locally owned and operated. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. We look forward to assisting you! Customer satisfaction is our number one core value.

"Very reasonable quote, great job with a father-son team. They did an excellent job installing my new water heater. Close attention to detail. No issues, no hassles, happy consumer! Compared to some other bait and switch contractors that quoted 2-3 times the price, Maverick was a blessing. Thanks a lot Maverick."

Sinan K on December 2025

Here at Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing, we are locally owned and operated. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. We look forward to assisting you! Customer satisfaction is our number one core value.

"Very reasonable quote, great job with a father-son team. They did an excellent job installing my new water heater. Close attention to detail. No issues, no hassles, happy consumer! Compared to some other bait and switch contractors that quoted 2-3 times the price, Maverick was a blessing. Thanks a lot Maverick."

Sinan K on December 2025

Avatar for Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.63(
622
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•Approved Pro

Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

4.63(
622
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience
Warranties offered

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"The crew from Albert Nahman did a great job from start to finish. The project was to replace the original ductwork in our 60 year old house. Tom provided excellent advice for the estimate then Bryan’s crew did the job, 2 days, within a week of my acceptance of the proposal. Great work."

Jeff V on February 2026

Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!

"The crew from Albert Nahman did a great job from start to finish. The project was to replace the original ductwork in our 60 year old house. Tom provided excellent advice for the estimate then Bryan’s crew did the job, 2 days, within a week of my acceptance of the proposal. Great work."

Jeff V on February 2026

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Better Water Heaters

4.71(
173
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•Approved Pro

Better Water Heaters

4.71(
173
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We started Better Water Heaters to provide fair pricing and quality service to the customers seeking water heater service or replacement. The truth is, most companies overcharge because they know you need hot water immediately and will probably pay a lot to get it quick. My typical customer is one who has price shopped the competition and have decided most companies either charge way too much or are hard to pin down to a firm price. We understand. You simply need a water heater and don’t want to deal with a sleazy salesman…you want to talk to a plumber….so give us a call and we’ll talk. At Better Water Heaters we do something quite rare in the plumbing business- install water heaters for a fair price. We grow our business one satisfied customer at a time; we don’t take advantage of a plumbing emergency and charge unreasonably. Your referral is important to us that is why we always will work to insure your complete satisfaction. We’re a small company and we keep our overhead low, because of this we don’t need to charge unreasonably. Of course we are licensed, bonded and insured and are very experienced at water heater installation and repair. We are experts in convention water heater repair and replacement, Tankless water heater installation, and other plumbing issues. We are the only water heater installation company in northern California that has earned the prestigious DIAMOND CERTIFICATION. We are also member of the Better Business Bureau. Our advertised prices include a quality water heater, basic installation and disposal of your old unit; Extra parts and labor required to do the job right, are additional. Call us for all your water heating needs. Estimates are always free and we never charge extra for nights, weekends, or holidays.

"Better Water Heater installed our tankless water heater incorrectly, creating a significant safety hazard for our tenant, an African American family of 5 with 3 small children. After a contractor from AHS reviewed the installation, they confirmed multiple issues, including code violations and fire risks. Major Problems with the Installation: Unsafe placement in a closet - The condensate has no proper drainage, which could lead to mold, rust, and fire hazards. Improper use of an evaporator pan - This pan is not intended for water heaters, creating a fire risk in an enclosed space. Oversized unit for our home - The Rinnai RU160iN is designed for larger homes. It's far too big for our 1-bed, 1-bath house, making it inefficient. Insufficient gas line - According to AHS, the gas line is too small to support this oversized unit, which could lead to gas flow issues or even pose a fire hazard. The city won't allow this installation to pass inspection because the gas line doesn't meet the required capacity. Permit/code violations - The installation was done without a permit and violates multiple building codes. When we confronted the company, they insisted their work was done correctly. Their "solution"? If we wanted the job to be done legally, we would have to pay for both the permit, their time working with inspectors, and additional costs to fix their mistakes--$995 for a bigger gas line to support the oversized unit. On top of that, they quoted us $585 for permit costs, even though the city building department told us the permit fee is only $150. Bottom Line: If you want a safe, legal, and code-compliant installation, DO NOT trust Better Water Heater. They cut corners, refuse accountability, and expect customers to pay extra to fix their mistakes."

Han-Shen Y on February 2025

We started Better Water Heaters to provide fair pricing and quality service to the customers seeking water heater service or replacement. The truth is, most companies overcharge because they know you need hot water immediately and will probably pay a lot to get it quick. My typical customer is one who has price shopped the competition and have decided most companies either charge way too much or are hard to pin down to a firm price. We understand. You simply need a water heater and don’t want to deal with a sleazy salesman…you want to talk to a plumber….so give us a call and we’ll talk. At Better Water Heaters we do something quite rare in the plumbing business- install water heaters for a fair price. We grow our business one satisfied customer at a time; we don’t take advantage of a plumbing emergency and charge unreasonably. Your referral is important to us that is why we always will work to insure your complete satisfaction. We’re a small company and we keep our overhead low, because of this we don’t need to charge unreasonably. Of course we are licensed, bonded and insured and are very experienced at water heater installation and repair. We are experts in convention water heater repair and replacement, Tankless water heater installation, and other plumbing issues. We are the only water heater installation company in northern California that has earned the prestigious DIAMOND CERTIFICATION. We are also member of the Better Business Bureau. Our advertised prices include a quality water heater, basic installation and disposal of your old unit; Extra parts and labor required to do the job right, are additional. Call us for all your water heating needs. Estimates are always free and we never charge extra for nights, weekends, or holidays.

"Better Water Heater installed our tankless water heater incorrectly, creating a significant safety hazard for our tenant, an African American family of 5 with 3 small children. After a contractor from AHS reviewed the installation, they confirmed multiple issues, including code violations and fire risks. Major Problems with the Installation: Unsafe placement in a closet - The condensate has no proper drainage, which could lead to mold, rust, and fire hazards. Improper use of an evaporator pan - This pan is not intended for water heaters, creating a fire risk in an enclosed space. Oversized unit for our home - The Rinnai RU160iN is designed for larger homes. It's far too big for our 1-bed, 1-bath house, making it inefficient. Insufficient gas line - According to AHS, the gas line is too small to support this oversized unit, which could lead to gas flow issues or even pose a fire hazard. The city won't allow this installation to pass inspection because the gas line doesn't meet the required capacity. Permit/code violations - The installation was done without a permit and violates multiple building codes. When we confronted the company, they insisted their work was done correctly. Their "solution"? If we wanted the job to be done legally, we would have to pay for both the permit, their time working with inspectors, and additional costs to fix their mistakes--$995 for a bigger gas line to support the oversized unit. On top of that, they quoted us $585 for permit costs, even though the city building department told us the permit fee is only $150. Bottom Line: If you want a safe, legal, and code-compliant installation, DO NOT trust Better Water Heater. They cut corners, refuse accountability, and expect customers to pay extra to fix their mistakes."

Han-Shen Y on February 2025

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DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC

5.00(
16
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•Approved Pro

DRAIN RIGHT PLUMBING & ROOTER INC

5.00(
16
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 20+ years experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We had a backup in the kitchen sink that needed to be cleared up. Robert assessed the issue, and gave a more than fair quote. He even suggested , if need be, he'd crawl under the house and find the issue. I appreciated the obvious fact Robert wanted to make sure he left with a happy customer. He repaired and we are happy =) 5 STARS !!!!! "

john s on February 2026

With 20+ years experience, we're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"We had a backup in the kitchen sink that needed to be cleared up. Robert assessed the issue, and gave a more than fair quote. He even suggested , if need be, he'd crawl under the house and find the issue. I appreciated the obvious fact Robert wanted to make sure he left with a happy customer. He repaired and we are happy =) 5 STARS !!!!! "

john s on February 2026

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Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing

5.00(
15
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•Approved Pro

Maverick Water Heaters & Plumbing

5.00(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in plumbing services, water heaters, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! 650-400-2459

"Great! Steve arrived super quick, identified the problem and fixed it. Nice work and a nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone."

James M on February 2024

We specialize in plumbing services, water heaters, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today! 650-400-2459

"Great! Steve arrived super quick, identified the problem and fixed it. Nice work and a nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone."

James M on February 2024

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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Portola Valley, CA

Warning signs include fluctuating water temperatures, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, unusual noises from the tank, or complete heating failure. You might also detect a rotten egg smell, indicating a potential gas leak, or notice water that never reaches the proper temperature. If your water heater is over eight years old and displaying these symptoms, the gas valve is a likely culprit. Professional inspection is recommended, especially if gas odors are present.

Water heater gas valves are not universally interchangeable. Each valve must match your specific water heater's make, model, and specifications. Important compatibility factors include gas type (natural gas vs. propane), BTU rating, connection types, and physical dimensions. Using an incorrect valve can result in poor performance, premature failure, or dangerous gas leaks. Always consult your water heater's documentation or a professional plumber to identify the appropriate replacement valve for your unit.

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