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Avatar for Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.
Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.
13352 Big Basin Way
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.
13352 Big Basin Way
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019

Travis Martin Plumbing is the premier professional plumbing company offering a wide variety of residential services to our clients in and around San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz, and San Jose. Travis is known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with true professionals at work for you!

"Travis is a great guy. He's very friendly, kind, and thoughtful. Him and his crew above and beyond to help. He does excellent work. I've already recommended him to many of my friends."

Lisa P on May 2019


Avatar for Chandler's Plumbing
Chandler's Plumbing
2230 Will Wool Dr
4.52(
614
)
Approved Pro
Chandler's Plumbing
2230 Will Wool Dr
4.52(
614
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
563 local quotes requested

We are the Home renovation of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 15 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%. Give us a call today! Licensed - Bonded - Insured Family Owned Business

"I got my bathroom sink replaced today. Evan was very kind, patient, and—more importantly—highly experienced. I thought it was a simple job that didn’t need to be perfect, but he insisted on perfection, without even a hairline error. I gave him six stars."

Mike G on July 2025

We are the Home renovation of Santa Clara County offering free estimates, fair rates, and superior workmanship. Our team has been servicing the Bay Area for over 15 years. Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured. Our specialists are equipped, experienced, and provides a full range of services. We guarantee our work and can beat any quote by 10%. Give us a call today! Licensed - Bonded - Insured Family Owned Business

"I got my bathroom sink replaced today. Evan was very kind, patient, and—more importantly—highly experienced. I thought it was a simple job that didn’t need to be perfect, but he insisted on perfection, without even a hairline error. I gave him six stars."

Mike G on July 2025


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POSEIDON PLUMBING LLC
3161 STANLEY AVE
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
POSEIDON PLUMBING LLC
3161 STANLEY AVE
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

POSEIDON PLUMBING LLC is 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.

"Excellent work, fair price. Iâ ll hire him from now on."

Diana F on August 2024

POSEIDON PLUMBING LLC is 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.

"Excellent work, fair price. Iâ ll hire him from now on."

Diana F on August 2024


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Escobar Custom Plumbing, Inc.
71 Railroad Ave
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Escobar Custom Plumbing, Inc.
71 Railroad Ave
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
24 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Escobar Custom Plumbing Corp is 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.

"Fast (even offered to come on the weekend), friendly, competent and resolved the issue. Highly recommend!"

Markus M on June 2025

Escobar Custom Plumbing Corp is 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.

"Fast (even offered to come on the weekend), friendly, competent and resolved the issue. Highly recommend!"

Markus M on June 2025


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Drain Doctor, Inc.
1277 N. 15th Street
4.55(
11
)
Approved Pro
Drain Doctor, Inc.
1277 N. 15th Street
4.55(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated pumbing company based out of Santa Clara that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over a decade of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for 24 hour emergency service!

"I felt comfortable and at peace which is hard during stressful times"

Dinorah G on August 2023

We are a locally owned and operated pumbing company based out of Santa Clara that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have over a decade of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for 24 hour emergency service!

"I felt comfortable and at peace which is hard during stressful times"

Dinorah G on August 2023


Avatar for HB PLUMBING, INC. (5166253)
HB PLUMBING, INC. (5166253)
60 GARDENIA DR
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
HB PLUMBING, INC. (5166253)
60 GARDENIA DR
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
25 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

"Excellent service I highly recommend this business, in my opinion they were highly skilled and their pricing was fair, efficiency and punctuality are hallmarks of their service. So friendly when we were at the phone, I was so glad because they help me the soonest they could."

Lisbeth F on July 2025

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

"Excellent service I highly recommend this business, in my opinion they were highly skilled and their pricing was fair, efficiency and punctuality are hallmarks of their service. So friendly when we were at the phone, I was so glad because they help me the soonest they could."

Lisbeth F on July 2025


Avatar for Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
654
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Approved Pro
Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning
4430 Yankee Hill Rd
4.64(
654
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
6318 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"The technicians, Chris F, Tyler H and Christian C, were friendly and personable. Great job on my new water heater! Chris got me 18 month financing with no interest. I would definitely use them again!"

Cindy F on June 2025

Service Champions is the leading heating and air conditioning contractor in Northern California servicing homeowners in East Bay, South Bay and Sacramento areas. We can make your home more comfortable and improve the quality of air you and your family breathe. We specialize in maintenance, repair and sales of all brands of air conditioners and heaters, and are experts in indoor air quality improvement through filtration, duct replacement, insulation and hospital grade UV lights. All the air conditioners we install have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant that does not damage the ozone. We also are huge proponents of super high efficient equipment, such as 95% efficient furnaces. This equipment saves homeowners a tremendous amount of money on their utility bills.

"The technicians, Chris F, Tyler H and Christian C, were friendly and personable. Great job on my new water heater! Chris got me 18 month financing with no interest. I would definitely use them again!"

Cindy F on June 2025


Avatar for Ranch Hands Construction
Ranch Hands Construction
26366 Carmel Rancho Ln
5.00(
28
)
Approved Pro
Ranch Hands Construction
26366 Carmel Rancho Ln
5.00(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
208 local quotes requested

License #1018107 Ranch Hands Construction is a Handyman and Construction business servicing Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County and Ventura County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. Electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and moving are all only some of the services we offer. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details.

"They fixed a part of the roof. They were efficient, polite & the finished area looks great. Thank you James, Andrew & Salvador."

Renee C on August 2022

License #1018107 Ranch Hands Construction is a Handyman and Construction business servicing Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County and Ventura County. Our purpose is to provide consistent, efficient, and dependable handyman services, with an emphasis on repairs or maintenance for your home, office, or landscape. Electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and moving are all only some of the services we offer. We show up as gentlemen, clean and sober, and bring enthusiasm, passion, and gratitude to everything we do. We are honest, working men who believe that proper preparation and attention to details.

"They fixed a part of the roof. They were efficient, polite & the finished area looks great. Thank you James, Andrew & Salvador."

Renee C on August 2022


Avatar for PYMA Construction
PYMA Construction
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
PYMA Construction
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

I am a general contractor. I remodel your home, kitchen, bathroom and garages. I do additions and do custom homes. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"We couldn't have been happier with the work performed by PYMA Construction. Everything from preparation of the contract, to attention to details and following our requests was smooth and effortless. We are planning to hire Marco and his team again in the near future for the next stage of our remodel work."

Anmari K on March 2025

I am a general contractor. I remodel your home, kitchen, bathroom and garages. I do additions and do custom homes. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"We couldn't have been happier with the work performed by PYMA Construction. Everything from preparation of the contract, to attention to details and following our requests was smooth and effortless. We are planning to hire Marco and his team again in the near future for the next stage of our remodel work."

Anmari K on March 2025


Avatar for Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing Inc
Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing Inc
27919 Smyth Dr
4.19(
118
)
Approved Pro
Payless Water Heaters & Plumbing Inc
27919 Smyth Dr
4.19(
118
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1426 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Payless Water Heaters provides Same day water heater Installation & Repair services. We also can install a New Tankless Water Heater the same day. We understand how important hot water is to your daily routine - Our team has over 30 years of combined industry-leading experience, which gives us greater insight into locating root problems and providing customized solutions. Unlike some technicians, we carefully survey the unit before starting any repairs. This allows us to accurately address the issue and create lasting solutions. As a Family owned and Locally operated business, we have deep roots in the community. Our mission is simple - provide the ultimate customer experience. This means always being on time, being professional, and being available, With upfront, honest pricing, and no extra charge for nights or weekends - If you're ready to get started, call (888)461-8249 if you need some help.

"It went fine."

Monroe C on December 2021

Payless Water Heaters provides Same day water heater Installation & Repair services. We also can install a New Tankless Water Heater the same day. We understand how important hot water is to your daily routine - Our team has over 30 years of combined industry-leading experience, which gives us greater insight into locating root problems and providing customized solutions. Unlike some technicians, we carefully survey the unit before starting any repairs. This allows us to accurately address the issue and create lasting solutions. As a Family owned and Locally operated business, we have deep roots in the community. Our mission is simple - provide the ultimate customer experience. This means always being on time, being professional, and being available, With upfront, honest pricing, and no extra charge for nights or weekends - If you're ready to get started, call (888)461-8249 if you need some help.

"It went fine."

Monroe C on December 2021

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FAQs for water heater installation and replacement projects in Santa Cruz, CA

You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.

For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.

Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.

Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.

A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.

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