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Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.5(
249
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Serving San Carlos, 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! =)"
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+11

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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In & Out Plumbing & Construction Inc
4.3(
67
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I rarely feel moved to write a review, but definitely felt the need to write one for In & Out Plumbing for their top notch service!  I called in the morning to set up an appointment for an estimate,  and they squeezed me into their schedule just a few hours later.  My problems were: (1) a leaky pipe under the kitchen sink, (2) a clogged bathroom sink, and (3) extremely loud and abrasive noise of unknown cause emanating from the garbage disposal.  Manny showed up on time.  He spent just a few minutes inspecting each of the issues I pointed out, and fixed each one in mere seconds.  He was friendly and worked quickly.  Very competent.  To my pleasant surprise, he did not charge me for his time -- talk about building up goodwill!  I will not hesitate to call In & Out Plumbing for all of my plumbing issues I have in the future!  Thank you In & Out Plumbing!"
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line
Floor Drain
San Francisco Sewer Line

+27

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
3.1(
7
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Groundworks folks (formerly Bay Area Underpinning) applied their foundation-underpinning technology and expertise to extend to bedrock, level, square up the foundation for an extensive house remodel. I was most impressed by the young man onsite supervisor, Josh who answered all my work done, how and why questions. I wish this info was provided up front by the estimator. (My design-build remodel contractor referred this company). "
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+16

112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
RSF Construction Inc.
New to Angi

Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

RSF Construction Inc. is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

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Dempster Plumbing
4.7(
58
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been on the fence about doing a review of Dempster Plumbing, but a recent issue with the handheld shower (not Dempster's fault; Moen's issue) has pushed me off the fence. <br /> I had several bids and conversations with plumbing companies, and based on my interaction with Corey from Dempster's Plumbing, I elected to try them.  Once that decision was made there were many conversations with both Corey and Moen about the correct shower valve, and finally one was on it's way. We elected to do Part 1 first as Part 2 would be a bit more complicated.  Corey arrived on time and took care of replacing the faucet, disposal, and re-circulation system expediently.  So far so good, and I love the faucet and re-circulating pump.   <br /> Corey was going to come the following day, Saturday, to start Part 2, but I said Monday was fine. He told me he was getting married on the 8th (think that is correct) so he'd not be here then. We set another date, but that date came and went, and neither Corey nor anyone else from the company contacted me. I called the company to learn that Cory had quit, and there seemed to be other employee issues as well as the company's owner was out of town on a family emergency, and the individuals I had been working with were also no longer available.  Eventually a new date was set and a team of four or five guys showed up. I was quite surprised as this should have been just a one or two-man job.  Come to find out when work was well under way that my project was being used as a teaching lab for the install of new PEX lines to copper lines. I spent my life as a teacher; I understand the importance of training.  That wasn't my issue.  It was the lack of courtesy of asking if I minded before hand not an, "Oh, by the way, do you mind..."  What should have taken no more than a third to half day ended up taking a full day.  By the end of the day, I had a working shower, and I really just wanted them all gone; however, I did point out that the shower arm was very short, and I'd be running into the wall, which I do. As a result, I mostly use the handheld shower instead of the overhead shower. The supervisor said he had another, longer shower arm he'd install, but that never happened, and I will eventually get around to buying a longer shower arm. <br /> Now comes the tipping point.  Moen's shower slide is poorly designed.  I've been through several of them, and recently, it failed again.  Moen has been wonderful about replacing the part, and the new one arrived a couple of days ago. I have to remove the bar from the wall to replace the slide, and once I did that, I discovered that someone made an error in measuring for the installation of the handheld bar.  Instead of one drill hole, there are two. No "measure twice, cut/drill once" here.  Would have been nice had the error been acknowledged so it could be filled when a couple of other holes were addressed...begrudgingly.  <br /> Overall, the job was more or less satisfactory in that everything functions; the process of getting there left much to be desired.  Prior to having my work done, I even recommended Dempster to a couple of other residents for whole house re-pipes. One had a good experience; the other not so, and I'm embarrassed now that I recommended Dempster before having my work completed.   <br /> I can only hope that Dempster has sorted out its personnel issues and holds to its commitments."
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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STREAMLINE PLUMBING
4.8(
29
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went very smoothly with the replacement of the sewer line. The pre-replacement process took an extra day due to the existing line being broken and severely impacted with tree roots which required a day's worth of clearing before the inspector would approve the replacement. This was communicated to us so we knew what had happened and why--and we were aware of the roots so anticipated this might happen. The day of the replacement, the crew arrived on time, knew exactly what to do, had all of the equipment they needed and worked incredibly hard to finish in one day rather than two. They left the job site clean, had someone at the street directing traffic, arrived at 9:00 and were finished before 5:00 which minimized disruption to our neighbors. The company owner, Greg, and office manager, April, were very responsive in communicating with us about our questions, final inspections, etc. We would highly recommend Streamline to others in need of a sewer line replacement."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Budget Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
4.8(
66
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house was undergoing external remodeling. All the pounding on the house by the construction crew seemed to dislodge the pipe connection under one of our master bathroom sinks. One evening, my husband suddenly had a minor flood when he ran water in his sink. <br /> Within a day, I was able to schedule Budget Plumbing and Drain Cleaning. Since Pat was coming over, I also had him look at the other minor items that were bothering me with our plumbing. He was very professional, kept me updated on what he was doing and the costs involved. I found him to be very reasonable. My dad is a retired plumber, so I liked that Pat was very tidy and tested the new pipe connection to verify that the leak was totally gone. <br />"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Morgan Construction
5.0(
50
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Serving San Carlos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Morgan Construction was one of several contractors that we chose from given a list from our insurance company. We are SO GLAD that we went with Morgan. We really appreciated the types and depth of questions that were asked during the estimate, as well as the multiple options that we were given for our two-room project moving forward. There are several aspects of the project that were handled especially well: 1. Highly communicative. Emails and text messages were communicated with excellent turn around time, addressing all questions and concerns in a prompt manner. 2. The vendor list that was given to us by Morgan Construction featured high quality, well-valued options for bathroom fixtures and tiling. Other, cheaper contractors blankly told us to "go to Home Depot" which was just ridiculous given the lasting investment that we wanted to make. All vendors came through with excellent materials in a reasonable amount of time. We were very pleased with our choices and with the finished result. 3. The quality of sub-contractor work was phenomenal. The bathroom tile installation, electrical work, and plumbing were all done in a very efficient and high quality manner. All subcontractors also cleaned up after their portion of the project in a very thorough and detailed manner - much appreciated. 4. Daniel Morgan, the contractor who came out to do the initial estimate, was present on side for the majority of the project. He kept us updated on the status of repairs at each step of the project, and gave valuable advice on fixtures and installation options. The fact that he was so highly involved in all steps of the project was also greatly appreciated. There was a level of quality and pride in the work done that surpassed even our highest expectations. We give Morgan Construction our highest recommendation and are very grateful that we ended up accepting their bid."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in San Carlos, CA

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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