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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
101
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent well done fantastic ! The gentleman was well mannered and knowledgeable.He was prepared with all of his materials including shoe covers AND drop cloth. He assessed the job gave me the proposal. Completed the job and gave essential feedback on how to maintain the drain to Prevent future problems. Extremely helpful and honest."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
719
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose, the service technician, was not only professional in getting the job done, he was also patient when explaining the drain problem to me and he was careful in replacing items that were taken out under the kitchen sink cabinets."
Living room Mini-Split
Aquasana home Filtration
Almost no disturbance at EBMUD meter
Navien with filtration to protect the heat exchanger
New house valve and Pressure Reducing Valve

+73

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Orinda, 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
Avatar for H K & S Plumbing Co.
H K & S Plumbing Co.
4.3(
96
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HK&S/Harry did a great job replacing our 75 gallon water heater, expansion tank and recirculating pump. Came on promised day and got the job done efficiently and at agreed upon price. Would recommend."
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
19
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Groundworks for foundation concerns. They were very prompt with returning my call and providing a free inspection. I had concerns for my 103 year old home, especially a section of the foundation. Their Inspector, Bob Bloom, arrived on time, was professional and experienced, took time to answer all my questions (thank you for not rushing), and provided me with useful feedback on my foundation and options for repair. Bob gave an honest assessment with no sales pressure. Although I decided to defer foundation work at this time, I will definitely use them in the future."
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+16

159 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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AceStar Plumbing
4.5(
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I've run a property management company for 10 years. Had guests from out of town, clogged toilets, and an atypical 175 ft long sewer line. I was in a pinch and my regular plumber wasn't available. Hired Ace Star through HomeAdvisor after the first franchise plumber I had out didn't have a long enough snake and then tried to charge me an exorbitant fee for some hydro service to clear the line. No thank you. Johnny was great. Called right away to schedule. Showed up on time. Had the right equipment. Did the job. Didn't make a mess in my yard. Charged a fair price. That's all you can ask for. I'll call him again."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - East Bay
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - East Bay
New to Angi

Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services
4.5(
562
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Armin and Andres did an outstanding job. They managed to open a stuck brass clean-out cap by cutting it and removing the pieces, then replacing it with a new plastic one. They snaked and opened the plugged drain after having to cut back a bush. They found a suspected offset in the line and recommended a visual inspection. They managed to do all this in a very short time. I would gladly recommend them to anyone anytime."
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+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Fire & Water Damage Recovery
4.7(
69
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Serving Orinda, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went really well. I have used other companies to help me move in the past and none of them did well. Water Damage Recovery did AMAZING! They were professional and efficient in their work. If I ever need to move again I wont go with any other company. It was so nice to be able to move without the stress of wondering where my things would end up or if they would get damaged."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Orinda, 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.

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