After more than two decades of working with national plumbing companies, Robert Elliott founded Elliott Plumbing, Inc. to be the local plumbing company you can trust that delivers the expert plumbing services you need. Our team of experts has seen it all. From minor repairs to major installations, drain cleaning to troubleshooting, we have the expertise and knowledge to handle any plumbing job. We offer scheduled and emergency plumbing services. We stand behind our work and are committed to your satisfaction. That's why we offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of our services. If you're not happy with the work we've done, we'll make it right - no questions asked.
"Did an excellent job for a fair price"
Brandon M on July 2024
After more than two decades of working with national plumbing companies, Robert Elliott founded Elliott Plumbing, Inc. to be the local plumbing company you can trust that delivers the expert plumbing services you need. Our team of experts has seen it all. From minor repairs to major installations, drain cleaning to troubleshooting, we have the expertise and knowledge to handle any plumbing job. We offer scheduled and emergency plumbing services. We stand behind our work and are committed to your satisfaction. That's why we offer a satisfaction guarantee on all of our services. If you're not happy with the work we've done, we'll make it right - no questions asked.
"Did an excellent job for a fair price"
Brandon M on July 2024
Welcome to Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"Bill and Cody are very professional, knowledgeable and a great team. Can't recommend them enough for any plumbing needs. You won't be disappointed."
Audrey C on July 2020
Welcome to Vanderveer Plumbing, Sewer & Drain! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction, that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!
"Bill and Cody are very professional, knowledgeable and a great team. Can't recommend them enough for any plumbing needs. You won't be disappointed."
Audrey C on July 2020
Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"
Kevin S on September 2021
Ridgeway Construction Inc is a family owned and operated General B licensed construction company serving the Greater Sacramento area. We specialize in decks, siding, dry rot repairs and remodels but as a General B Licensed Contractor - CSLB Lic. 1083145 - we do everything from fencing, painting, and concrete to French drains and everything in-between whether it's big or small. We do most of the work ourselves and, whether it's our own crew on the job or one of our personally vetted subcontractors, our GC Mike physically oversees all work to ensure consistency of excellence and even puts on his own bags. If you happen to have a project outside of our wheelhouse, or if we feel like we are not a good fit, we will always point you in the right direction. Give us a call today, we look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent he took care of all of my concerns and was able to tackle a project that other handymen would not even return my calls for. Thanks"
Kevin S on September 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 2 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman, lawn care, a variety of related services, and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fixed quickly, explained everything to me, clean, polite and professional."
susanna u on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 2 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman, lawn care, a variety of related services, and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Fixed quickly, explained everything to me, clean, polite and professional."
susanna u on March 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 baasis of our business
"Helped me right away. Did not have to wait all day."
Julie H on September 2023
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 baasis of our business
"Helped me right away. Did not have to wait all day."
Julie H on September 2023
Lagos Plumbing 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.
"Lagos plumbing was the best experience. They were polite, knowledgeable, and on time. I have used them multiple times. I will continue to use them forever"
Susette H on April 2025
Lagos Plumbing 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.
"Lagos plumbing was the best experience. They were polite, knowledgeable, and on time. I have used them multiple times. I will continue to use them forever"
Susette H on April 2025
We are a family-oriented company that has been committed to taking care of our team, customers and community since 1993. Our highly trained technicians are focused on providing the right options, to make sure you are focused on providing the right options, to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with every solution we deliver. Our goal is to give you peace of mind in knowing, that it comes to plumbing, heating and air needs - we'll always take care of it, because we are here to take care of you.
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charles g on October 2024
We are a family-oriented company that has been committed to taking care of our team, customers and community since 1993. Our highly trained technicians are focused on providing the right options, to make sure you are focused on providing the right options, to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with every solution we deliver. Our goal is to give you peace of mind in knowing, that it comes to plumbing, heating and air needs - we'll always take care of it, because we are here to take care of you.
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charles g on October 2024
The plumbing machines is a locally owned and operated business in the Sacramento, CA area. We focus on drain clogs, sump pump install and replacement plus any other plumbing needs that you have. Our prompt response time and quality work are why customers use us again and again. 100% customer satisfaction on every project that we take on. Give us a call today and let us know what we can do for you!
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Dorothy R on June 2025
The plumbing machines is a locally owned and operated business in the Sacramento, CA area. We focus on drain clogs, sump pump install and replacement plus any other plumbing needs that you have. Our prompt response time and quality work are why customers use us again and again. 100% customer satisfaction on every project that we take on. Give us a call today and let us know what we can do for you!
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Dorothy R on June 2025
We are 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.
"James did a terrif job! I would use them again."
William T on March 2025
We are 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.
"James did a terrif job! I would use them again."
William T on March 2025
If you’re looking for quality, affordable HVAC and plumbing services in Elk Grove, look no further than Mac’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air. They are a family-owned company with over 10 years of experience and are dedicated to customer comfort and satisfaction. From small repairs to new system installations to routine maintenance, you can count on their team to handle any issues you may be dealing with. Their team is background checked, experienced, and endures regular training to stay updated on new technology. Some of their most common services include drain cleaning, water heater installations, heating and cooling maintenance, leak detection, and repiping. Their Elk Grove plumbers offer free estimates on new system installations, offer coupons and specials, and provide honest, flat-rate pricing. Reach out to their team today to schedule your next heating, cooling, or plumbing service!
"Comsumate professionals that have expert knowledge of AC and heating. Best pricing, 50% lower than their big competitors, in town with great financing at a much lower interest rate than anyone in the Sacramento area. I definitely will recommend it to any of my family and friends. C.Martinez HMC, USN Ret."
Carlos M on May 2023
If you’re looking for quality, affordable HVAC and plumbing services in Elk Grove, look no further than Mac’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air. They are a family-owned company with over 10 years of experience and are dedicated to customer comfort and satisfaction. From small repairs to new system installations to routine maintenance, you can count on their team to handle any issues you may be dealing with. Their team is background checked, experienced, and endures regular training to stay updated on new technology. Some of their most common services include drain cleaning, water heater installations, heating and cooling maintenance, leak detection, and repiping. Their Elk Grove plumbers offer free estimates on new system installations, offer coupons and specials, and provide honest, flat-rate pricing. Reach out to their team today to schedule your next heating, cooling, or plumbing service!
"Comsumate professionals that have expert knowledge of AC and heating. Best pricing, 50% lower than their big competitors, in town with great financing at a much lower interest rate than anyone in the Sacramento area. I definitely will recommend it to any of my family and friends. C.Martinez HMC, USN Ret."
Carlos M on May 2023
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.