Expert Plumbers & Electricians in San Francisco, CA

Yes. San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection (DBI) requires permits for most plumbing and electrical work. The city’s permitting process is more involved than most Peninsula cities. We pull all necessary permits and coordinate inspections.

Many pre-1920s San Francisco homes still have galvanized steel supply lines and cast-iron drain pipes. After 100+ years, internal corrosion causes low pressure, discolored water, and recurring leaks. Repiping is typically the most effective long-term solution.

Homeowners are responsible for the sewer lateral from the building to the city main. San Francisco uses a combined sewer system, and many laterals are original clay, brick, or early concrete pipe that are over a century old.

Most Sunset and Richmond District row houses were built with 60- or 100-amp panels. Adding an EV charger, heat pump, or induction stove usually requires a panel upgrade. We assess your needs and handle the upgrade and DBI permitting.

Yes. We serve San Francisco neighborhoods including Noe Valley, the Castro, the Sunset, the Richmond, Pacific Heights, SoMa, Bernal Heights, Glen Park, and the surrounding areas of Daly City and South San Francisco.

San Francisco’s water from the Hetch Hetchy system is relatively soft compared to many cities, but mineral content is still enough to cause some scale buildup in water heaters and fixtures over time, especially in older homes with corroded pipes.