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Top-Rated Plumber in San Carlos, CA2026-09-01T17:12:20+00:00

Serving San Carlos since 1979

Expert Plumbers & Electricians in San Carlos, CA

San Carlos runs from the flats up a steep grade, and the work changes as you climb. We come prepared for long downhill laterals, tight garages and driveways that a full-size truck has to think about before it commits.

★★★★★ Trusted by San Carlos homeowners for 47+ years

Caccia technicians with service truck

47+

Years of Experience

24/7

Emergency & Flexible Appointments

2

Languages: English & Español

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Licensed & Insured · CSLB #379364

San Carlos, CA

San Carlos’s Hometown Plumbing & Electrical Heroes Since 1979

White Oaks and Howard Park are 1930s cottages near the tracks, Beverly Terrace climbs west into hillside midcentury homes, and newer condominiums have filled in around downtown and Clearfield Park. Older cottages here have often been repaired three or four times over, in three or four different ways.

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What our San Carlos customers are saying

Kameron installed a new water filter in our kitchen sink to replace the very old one. He also installed a new cartridge for the faucet… We discussed project variables for about 30 minutes in his initial visit, and that set the stage for his effective and professional job.
— Greg K., San Carlos, ★★★★★

Not sure what’s going on? We’ll diagnose it same-day.

Common Issues We See in San Carlos

The four calls our San Carlos crews make most often and the fixes that hold up.

1

BEVERLY TERRACE · DEVONSHIRE

Hillside Laterals and Access

A downhill lateral run puts a lot of pipe between the house and the main.

2

WHITE OAKS · HOWARD PARK

Patched Original Piping

Cottages from the 1930s often have three or four generations of repair in one wall.

3

HILLSIDE GARAGES

Chargers in Detached Garages

Getting a circuit to a garage below the house means a proper underground feed.

4

CLEARFIELD PARK · DOWNTOWN

Remodel Plumbing and Fixtures

Kitchen and bath updates usually uncover undersized drains or dated valves behind the wall.
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We’re ready and waiting to help with your plumbing and electrical needs in San Carlos.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions in San Carlos

Does Caccia serve all San Carlos neighborhoods?2026-08-27T23:31:16+00:00

Yes. We cover White Oaks, Howard Park, Beverly Terrace, Clearfield Park, Alder Manor, the San Carlos Hills, Greater East San Carlos, and the downtown Laurel Street area, along with adjacent unincorporated San Mateo County pockets such as Palomar Park.

Can my electrical panel handle an EV charger or a heat pump water heater?2026-08-27T23:30:48+00:00

Many San Carlos homes from the postwar tracts still run 60 or 100 amp panels that cannot carry a 240 volt charger plus a heat pump appliance. We run a load calculation, tell you honestly whether a subpanel or a full service upgrade is needed, and handle the panel work and permitting.

Why does water pressure vary so much in the San Carlos hills?2026-08-27T23:30:20+00:00

Hillside homes sit in different pressure zones depending on elevation. Houses low in a zone can see static pressure well above the 80 psi ceiling the plumbing code allows, which wears out supply lines, water heater components, and fixture valves. Houses high in a zone often have the opposite problem. A pressure test tells us whether you need a new regulator, and failed regulators are one of the most common calls we take in the hills.

My home in White Oaks or Howard Park keeps backing up. What is causing it?2026-08-27T23:29:51+00:00

Much of the San Carlos flats was built out in the 1940s and 1950s, so laterals in White Oaks, Howard Park, and Beverly Terrace are often original clay or Orangeburg pipe running under mature street trees. Root intrusion and separated joints are the usual culprits. A camera inspection tells you whether hydro jetting will hold or whether a trenchless replacement is the better long term fix.

Does San Carlos require a sewer lateral inspection?2026-08-27T23:29:22+00:00

Yes, under Municipal Code Chapter 13.05. An inspection is triggered by a new sewer connection, a building permit over $75,000 or affecting 25 percent or more of the structure, adding a toilet, a change of use, or a sanitary sewer overflow. Property owners are responsible for both the upper and lower lateral, and repairs must be finished within 90 days of a failed inspection.

Do I need a permit for plumbing or electrical work in San Carlos?2026-08-27T23:28:48+00:00

Most work beyond a basic repair does. The San Carlos Building Division at 600 Elm Street requires permits for water heater and furnace replacements, new fixtures, and appliance or panel circuits, even when a homeowner does the work themselves. Like for like toilet swaps are exempt. We pull all necessary permits and schedule inspections on your behalf.

For more detailed information or to schedule a service, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team.

What Our Customers Are Saying

  • yelp stars 5  Caccia Plumbing responded quickly to my inquiry for a quote on an outlet installation for EV charging. I was able to get an appointment for a free estimate the same... Read More

    thumb JE G.
    10/03/2024

    yelp stars 5  We called Caccia when we needed a sewer lateral replaced - this is a big, expensive job and we wanted to be sure it was done right. Caccia came... Read More

    thumb Robin R.
    9/28/2024

    yelp stars 5  When I did Google search for the good electrician in the area, I was surprised to see Cacci plumbing. I called the office to see if they do the electrical... Read More

    thumb Jane S.
    9/19/2024
  • yelp stars 5  5* customers service. The operator was very kind & clear for the steps. She took my request & info. Told me the next steps, such as a... Read More

    thumb BONNIE L.
    9/15/2024

    yelp stars 5  I had a clogged sink and my usual plumber buddy who live up the street from me of course was in Tahoe for the weekend. I called 2 companies... Read More

    thumb Jeff L.
    7/05/2024

    yelp stars 4  The owner called to apologize and he was able to provide competitive quotes. For both sewer lateral and remodel.

    thumb Neil B.
    6/27/2024
  • yelp stars 5  I had a great experience working with Angelo and Ed to prep for a new induction stove. Will call Caccia for future issues.

    thumb Kristin P.
    6/13/2024

    yelp stars 5  Recently had a need for air gap vent on our dishwasher. Conner did an outstanding job replacing hoses and adding a new vent. I left for Maui shortly... Read More

    thumb Les M.
    6/06/2024

    yelp stars 5  it is a great company. The plumber came on came on time. He finished his job clean up the place.. a five star service

    thumb Ram S.
    5/20/2024

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