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Plumbing
Old galvanized pipe doesn't fail politely. It fails on a Sunday, inside a wall.
01Overview
We work on the systems that decide whether a house is livable: supply lines, drains, water heaters and the hidden runs behind walls and under floors.
A lot of what we do is replacement. Rusted galvanized pipe and leaky polybutylene get swapped for PEX or copper, which restores water pressure and takes the next leak off the table. Where drains are slow from years of grease and buildup, high-pressure water jetting scours the inside of the line — something a standard snake can't do.
And when a remodel moves a sink or a shower, we reroute the hidden pipes through the walls and floors to meet the new layout instead of designing the room around where the plumbing happens to be.
What we can help with
- Repiping in PEX or copper
- Replacing rusted galvanized and polybutylene lines
- Leak location and repair
- High-efficiency water heater installation
- High-pressure drain jetting and clearing
- Rerouting supply and drain lines for remodels
- Fixture, faucet and shower valve replacement
- Rough plumbing for kitchens and bathrooms
02Why JT'S for this work
You always know when we're coming
We tell you when we're on the way and when we're in the house. You're never left wondering whether today is the day.
Fix the cause, not the symptom
A slow drain that keeps coming back and a pinhole leak in 60-year-old pipe are both signals. We tell you what's actually happening in the line.
Walls get put back
When access means opening a wall, the drywall, texture and paint are part of our scope — not something you have to hire out afterward.
03What the process looks like
Plumbing, step by step.
- 01
Locate
We find the source — not just where the water showed up.
- 02
Estimate
You get the repair option and, where it matters, the replace option, with the reasoning for each.
- 03
Repair or repipe
Work is done with the water off for the shortest window we can manage.
- 04
Close up
We test under pressure, then patch and finish any access we had to open.
05Questions
Plumbing FAQs
Something not covered here? Call (721) 841-9464 and ask.
PEX or copper — which should I use?
Both are solid. PEX is faster to run through finished walls and handles freeze better; copper is the traditional choice and stands up well in exposed runs. We'll recommend based on your house, not a preference.
My water pressure has dropped everywhere. Why?
In older Bay Area homes it's usually galvanized supply pipe closing up from the inside with corrosion. Replacing the affected runs restores flow — cleaning fixtures won't.
What is drain jetting and do I need it?
It's high-pressure water that scrubs the inside wall of the pipe rather than punching a hole through the clog. If your kitchen line backs up every few months, jetting addresses the buildup a snake leaves behind.
Can you move plumbing for a new bathroom layout?
Yes. Relocating a sink, toilet or shower means rerouting supply and drain lines through the framing, and that's standard work inside our remodels.
Plumbing across the Bay Area
We take on plumbing throughout the East Bay and San Francisco — including Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward and the surrounding communities.
Related services
- Interior Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms and open-plan changes — cabinets, stone, tile, flooring and the rough work behind the walls.
- Drywall & Taping
Hanging, taping and invisible patch repair — the flat, paint-ready surfaces that make a finished room look finished.
- Electrical Work
Panel upgrades, rewiring, new circuits and repairs — including knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring replacement.
Need plumbing done right?
Send us the details and a photo or two. We'll come out, look at the actual conditions, and give you a written estimate.