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Avatar for Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc
Fluid Dynamics Plumbing Inc
5.0(
35
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t recommend Fluid Dynamics enough! I had a completely clogged sink drain that was driving me crazy, and they came to the rescue quickly and professionally. Not only did they unclog it in no time, but they also explained what caused the problem and gave me tips to help prevent it in the future. They were punctual, polite, and left everything spotless when the job was done. It’s so refreshing to work with someone who takes pride in their work and truly cares about their customers. If you need a reliable plumber who goes above and beyond, look no further—Fluid Dynamics is the one to call!"
Water Heater Repair
Wall Water Heater
Trench Install
Trench Install
Trench Install

+13

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Escamilla Plumbing and Rooter Inc.
5.0(
49
)

Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Gustavo from Escamilla plumbing is a pro thru and thru. I gave him a tough job that I wanted to tackle but didn't have the necessary tools or time to tackle. I had him relocate the water heater lines and install a tankless water heater, remove steel pipes and redo drain lines. The kicker for the water lines was access next to a furnace and new gas lines that needed to be run due to insufficient gas supply. During the project we found micky mouse water line taps that needed to be removed and the house water shutoff valve that failed to closed completely. Lots of unexpected work but he gave decent quotes to complete the job. He is quick, doesn't cut corners, and gets the job done. I wholeheartedly recommend him for project a homeowner wouldn't touch or doesn't have time to do."
Plumbing Project
Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Shower Valve
Shower Area Remodel
New Bidet

+167

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.4(
719
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Can not imagine a better response, starting with my call for assistance, response time and how the technician, Tad methodically diagnosed the problem. We have an obscure kitchen fixture that required service in Feb 2019. Under warranty the problem was easily diagnosed by me, a problem possibly caused by me and a replacement part sent and installed by Albert Nahman team. Problem: I broke the faucet cartridge. Current Problem: restricted hot water flow in this kitchen sink only. Turns out the new cartridge part is now malfunctioning. I called and Tad arrived taking a step by step approach ruling out possible causes: a clog here or there, build up of sediment, or blockage in the lines or cartridge. The company that sells the product got on the phone with Tad and they collaborated on the problem and the tech person gave Tad one more thing to try. After the collaboration it is agreed, problem persisted and therefore that new cartridge part is now malfunctioning and will be shipped free of charge in two days. Thanks to all, who made this possible and I trust we will have Tad here again soon to finalize this fix. BTW, cost of service was less than expected given going rates for such a call lasting in excess of one hour. Another comment, spending time with Tad during the repair was a pleasure to have him explain, collaborate, listen and just chat. Questions on who to call next time, no question who I will call next time. I have read criticism of costs: In the Berkeley area "How much does it cost to hire a plumber? Some plumbers have a minimum fee for a service call. They might charge anywhere from $175-250 to come out and give you a consultation. Plumbers may give you a general service rate of $128-148 per hour when there are a lot of unknowns about a project and they aren't sure how long it will take. Some charge a flat rate for their plumbing services. For example, you may get charged $175 for a sink or drain cleaning, while toilet installation costs $500." Today costs are upfront, same as charges in Feb, $69 to arrive and assess the problem. Here in excess of one hour for $129 minus $25 coupon, total charge $173. I am ok and I expected these costs. If I was in Philly, where I grew up, I could call an uncle or cousin and get a better rate, a family rate. This is going rate for our area."
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 rate99%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jess Plumbing
4.9(
48
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. Jess analyzed our situation and determined the best solution and implemented the improvements. New drain pipe and professional in-ground sump pump."
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project /water main
Old gate valve/ doesn’t shut off water
Installed new Zoeller sewer tank lid

+178

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JPC Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
46
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Serving Palo Alto, 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."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+56

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Major League Plumbing and Rooter
5.0(
24
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We returned from vacation to find pools of water in the front yard caused by a major leak(s) in the water line encased in the attached garage slab. Angie responded right away with plumbing recommendations. We ultimately chose Major League Plumbing who came out the same day and made the assessment. Our house structure allowed them to bypass the leak(s) by rerouting the pipes to the first and second floors in one day thus saving us a ton of money in time, materials, and labor. Michael, the owner, was extremely pleasant and efficient. We certainly appreciate his creative solution and would definitely recommend the company and use them again for our plumbing needs."
Sewer Lateral Repair
Full House Repipe
Vanity Replacement
Demo work
Finished work

+29

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Tankless Guys Plumbing Corp.
5.0(
13
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"You will be so pleased that you chose The Tankless Guys to look after EVERYTHING and anything to do with plumbing in your home. Gert has been my go to professional for over 10 years for ALL my plumbing needs. He operates with the highest integrity. His top priority is to do what is in the best interests of his clients. Gert and Sergio installed my new water heater two years ago. Sergio stayed for much longer than he shouldâ ve after installation was complete. He took extra care to figure out how to program the timer for my existing hot water recirculator which was not part of the water heater job. He didnâ t have to stay, but thatâ s how Gert and Sergio are. True professionals willing to lend their expertise. Some plumbing companies out there send NOT very qualified plumbers to do the minimal and/or charge you a significant amount for unnecessary work. Gert is a straight shooter. He has saved me a ton of money to replace what needed to be replaced and NOT replacing what did not need to be replaced or fixed. He will tell you whatâ s the most economical and efficient and what you need to do to protect your home from future plumbing problems. If you want cut rate prices with NOT the most qualified plumbers, donâ t call The Tankless guys. If you are looking for a team who thoughtfully looks after your whole home and considers preventative measures that you might not have considered, Youâ ll be so happy you called the Tankless Guys. Remember you get what you pay for."
Give us a call today at 408-580-0031
Give us a call
give us a call
give us a call
give us a call

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.0(
329
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"All went great they rehung the sewer pipes under the house. Replaced the damage sewer pipe. Installed a new fresh water pipe from the water meter to the house installed a pressure regulator and a back flow on the hot water heater. Pached all the holes and even one the didn’t cause"
Preparing a safe environment for working on a sewer line replacement.
Water heater installation with expansion tank
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+28

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TasHammer Group LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We needed a new water heater and Mr. Rooter made the process easy. The technician reviewed our options, helped us choose the right unit, and completed the installation efficiently. Very satisfied with the service."
Plumbing
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Coast Home Services
3.7(
319
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Serving Palo Alto, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I bought a chandelier with 5 feet height and 160 lbs weight. it was gigantic one and challenging to get it hung and installed it to my 20 feet high ceiling. I called FIVE vendors to estimate. Finally I chose Pacific Coast Electricians for the reason that they provide the best professional solution and all others were generally poor. Their salesperson/electrician Benny Salas was quick to find the right way to hang it and cost was reasonable. when the job started I watched and found Benny was very skillful, well trained and very patient too. He and his co-worker Guillermo Diaz were working very hard to get it job done for whole two days and even he himself skip the lunch to catch up the work schedule though late I provided the quick lunch food for both of them. Also I heard the company has a training class every working morning which is so great to keep the workers' skill up to level the customers needed every day ! Plus Benny and Guillermo entertained the client by good well talks and smiles all the time which I liked much. This kind of deed of workers and company as well need a good praise. I will pass it to all of my circles of friends for any relating job possible to Pacific Coast Electricians Company and of course mine too."
Trenchless  sewer replacement
Outdoor unit Noritz natural gas
Noritz tankless
Noritz tankless
Electric Rheem water heater

+79

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Palo Alto, 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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