Licensed, insured residential plumbing professionals serving Pacifica, San Francisco, Burlingame, and surrounding communities since 2009.

Works Plumbing has served homeowners across the Bay Area coastside for over 17 years with full-service residential plumbing built on fast response, honest pricing, and work that is documented and backed by a clear warranty. We hold a California Contractors State License Board license number 982663, carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and answer calls 24 hours a day for emergency service across our entire service area.

Our team operates from three locations: our main office at 1137 Palmetto Ave in Pacifica, a San Francisco location serving western neighborhoods including the Sunset, Richmond, and West Portal districts, and a Burlingame location serving the Peninsula corridor from San Bruno through San Mateo. Every location is staffed by licensed technicians trained on the same diagnostic and service standards.

Older housing is the common thread across every community we serve. From the postwar ranch homes of Linda Mar to the early-century Victorians of San Francisco’s Outer Sunset, the plumbing infrastructure throughout our service area reflects decades of deferred maintenance, aging pipe materials, and coastal conditions that accelerate corrosion and root intrusion faster than in inland areas. We understand those conditions because we work in them every day.

Call 415-200-5546 now or request service online.

Communities We Serve

Works Plumbing dispatches from three locations to cover the coastal Bay Area from San Francisco through the San Mateo Peninsula and out to the Pacific Coast Highway corridor.

Pacifica is our home base. We have served every Pacifica neighborhood since 2009, from the hillside properties of Vallemar and Manor to the flat neighborhoods of Linda Mar and Rockaway Beach. Pacifica’s combination of aging sewer infrastructure, coastal soil conditions, and salt air corrosion gives us specific expertise that generic plumbing companies lack.

San Francisco service covers western and central neighborhoods where older construction, clay sewer laterals, and dense urban lot conditions create distinct plumbing challenges. Our San Francisco technicians are experienced with the permit requirements and inspection process of the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection.

Burlingame, San Bruno, and South San Francisco form our central Peninsula service zone. The Peninsula corridor has its own infrastructure profile: a mix of 1950s tract homes and more recent construction, with hillside terrain creating grade challenges for sewer laterals and supply line routing.

Daly City and Colma sit directly between Pacifica and San Francisco and are served by both our Pacifica and San Francisco teams. The dense residential neighborhoods of Daly City share much of the same housing stock and plumbing infrastructure as Pacifica’s older sections.

Half Moon Bay and the coastside are served by our Pacifica team. The Highway 1 corridor includes communities with well-served homes, coastal moisture exposure, and limited local plumbing options, which is why consistent response time to this area matters.

One Pacifica homeowner who dealt with a major sewer failure captures the experience across all the communities we serve: NichtGuteFürSie Nimmer needed a camera inspection that revealed a severely corroded cast-iron pipe and root-flooded clay sewer lateral in a home built in 1955. Our team performed a complete trenchless repipe from the home to the sewer main across multiple days during stormy weather. “George took the time to explain the finer details to make sure things were well taken care of.” Read the full review

That combination of thorough diagnosis, technical scope, and clear communication applies to every call across our service area, regardless of city.

Services We Offer Across the Service Area

Works Plumbing provides the full range of residential plumbing services at every location. Every service is performed by licensed technicians, documented in a written service record, and backed by a warranty.

Plumbing Repair and General Service: Faucet repair, toilet repair, shower repair, garbage disposal service, slab leak detection and repair, low water pressure diagnosis, and full plumbing repair across all fixture types. For homes with aging supply lines, our repiping service replaces galvanized or corroded supply piping in a single project.

Drain Cleaning and Sewer Service: Drain cleaning, hydro jetting, rooter service, camera inspection, sewer line repair, and trenchless pipe repair. Camera inspection is included on all recurring clog and sewer lateral calls so the clearing method is matched to the actual problem rather than a guess.

Water Heater Service: Repair, replacement, and installation of traditional tank and tankless water heaters across all fuel types. See our water heaters page for the full scope including gas, electric, and tankless water heater conversion.

Water Quality and Treatment: Water softener installation, whole home water filtration, reverse osmosis systems, and water quality analysis.

Water Leak Detection: Acoustic leak detection for slab leaks and hidden supply line failures. Our water leak detection service locates leaks without destructive excavation.

 

Emergency Plumbing: Live answering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our emergency plumbing team dispatches to burst pipes, sewer backups, active leaks, and gas odors across the full service area.

Ann Endsley called Works Plumbing after a complex clogged pipe situation resisted simple solutions. Her technician worked through multiple diagnostic approaches before finding the right fix: “Our technician was excellent at diagnosing the problem and working through a variety of different solutions. I would highly recommend this company for all of your plumbing needs. Will was especially helpful and went step-by-step through diagnosing the problem and developing several different options for us to consider.” Read the full review

Signs You Need a Local Plumber

These situations call for professional service rather than waiting or attempting a fix independently:

  • Multiple drains or toilets are slow or backing up at the same time. When more than one fixture shows symptoms, the problem is in a shared drain line or sewer lateral and requires camera inspection to locate it before any clearing method is applied.
  • Water pressure has dropped noticeably across the home compared to previous years. Gradual pressure loss in older Bay Area homes typically indicates galvanized supply pipe corrosion that has narrowed the interior diameter over decades, not a fixture problem.
  • You notice wet spots on flooring, musty odors beneath cabinets, or a water bill that has increased without any change in usage. Any of these can signal a slab leak or hidden supply line failure that requires acoustic detection equipment to locate without destructive excavation.
  • Your water heater is more than ten years old and showing signs of reduced recovery time, discolored output, or unusual sounds during heating cycles. An aging water heater in this condition is more likely to fail suddenly than to be repaired to reliable performance.
  • You smell gas near any appliance, gas line connection, or the gas meter. This requires immediate action: leave the building, do not operate any electrical switch, and call PG&E and a licensed plumber from outside the structure.

How Works Plumbing Handles Every Service Call

Every call across the service area follows the same structured process regardless of service type or city.

Step 1: Live Dispatch. When you call 415-200-5546, a live staff member takes your address, notes the symptoms, and dispatches the nearest available technician. You receive a text confirmation with your technician’s name. For emergency calls, we dispatch as fast as conditions allow around the clock.

Step 2: On-Site Assessment. The technician performs a systematic inspection of the reported problem using diagnostic tools matched to the service type: camera for drain issues, acoustic detector for leaks, pressure gauge and combustion analyzer for water heater and gas line calls. No work is assumed; every diagnosis is measured.

Step 3: Written Estimate. You receive a written estimate before any tool is picked up. The estimate covers labor, parts, and any permit costs. We do not begin work without written approval.

Step 4: Permit Coordination. Where required by the local building authority, whether that is the City of Pacifica, the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, or the Burlingame Building Division, Works Plumbing pulls the permit, schedules inspection, and coordinates access. This is part of the project scope.

Step 5: Repair or Installation. Work is completed using materials that meet or exceed California Plumbing Code standards. We carry common replacement parts for the failure points most frequently encountered across our service area, reducing return trips.

Step 6: Verification and Documentation. See the section below for the complete performance verification process.

Performance Verification After Every Service Call

Before closing any service call, Works Plumbing confirms the repaired or installed system is performing correctly. For drain work, we flush the line and verify clear flow. For water line repairs, we pressure test to confirm the system holds at the rated supply pressure. For water heater work, we confirm delivery temperature, pressure, and gas connection integrity. For any permitted work, we document the inspection result.

You receive a written service summary covering work performed, materials used, permit and inspection records, where applicable, and warranty terms. This record is yours to keep and can be provided to future buyers as part of your home’s maintenance history.

Why Local Plumbing Expertise Matters Across the Bay Area Coastside

A plumber who services the Bay Area coastside regularly encounters conditions that a company dispatching from across the region may underestimate. Sewer laterals in Pacifica, Daly City, and the western San Francisco neighborhoods were largely installed in clay or early cast iron during the postwar construction era. Those materials are now 60 to 70 years old, stressed by soil movement from coastal rainfall and root intrusion from established landscaping. A technician who works in these conditions weekly understands which clearing methods are appropriate for aging clay versus cast iron, and which symptoms signal that a recurring clog is actually a failing lateral rather than a surface obstruction.

Unpermitted work compounds this problem. A plumbing repair completed without the required permit from the City of Pacifica, the San Francisco DBI, or another local authority cannot receive a code inspection, may not satisfy an insurance claim, and must be disclosed during property sale. Works Plumbing coordinates all required permits under CSLB license 982663 across every jurisdiction in the service area.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average home loses 10,000 gallons annually to undetected leaks, a figure that represents both direct cost on San Mateo County and San Francisco water rates and the progressive structural damage that accompanies undiscovered pipe failures. Early professional diagnosis prevents the repair from becoming a remediation.

M W called Works Plumbing for a utility sink replacement and described the full service experience: “From the estimator to the follow-up calls and texts, and finally the installers, everyone we worked with was professional, honest, and trustworthy. We felt completely comfortable with their service, and the team was very thorough with the work. We really appreciated the transparency and attention to detail.” Read the full review

Why Choose Works Plumbing

  • Serving the Bay Area coastside since 2009, with licensed operations in Pacifica, San Francisco, and Burlingame.
  • License 982663 issued by the California Contractors State License Board. Verify this license through the CSLB public database.
  • Fully insured: general liability and workers’ compensation.
  • Three service locations for faster dispatch across Pacifica, San Francisco, Burlingame, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Half Moon Bay, and the coastside.
  • Full residential service scope: plumbing repair, drain cleaning, sewer service, water heater installation and repair, water treatment, leak detection, and emergency response.
  • 24/7 live answering with no voicemail and no answering service.
  • Permit coordination is included across all jurisdictions in the service area.
  • Upfront written estimates before any work begins. See our current specials for available savings.
  • Financing available through our financing program for larger repair and replacement projects.

Contact Works Plumbing Today

Works Plumbing is the local plumbing resource for homeowners across Pacifica, San Francisco, Burlingame, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Half Moon Bay. Every job is performed by a licensed, insured technician, documented in writing, and backed by a warranty. If something is not right after we leave, call us and we will return to make it right.

Call 415-200-5546 or request service online today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Works Plumbing’s Service Area

What cities and neighborhoods does Works Plumbing serve? Works Plumbing operates from three Bay Area locations and serves Pacifica, San Francisco (including the Sunset, Richmond, West Portal, and Inner Sunset neighborhoods), Burlingame, Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Half Moon Bay, and surrounding communities along the San Mateo County coastside. Call 415-200-5546 to confirm dispatch availability for a specific address.

Does Works Plumbing offer same-day service in all service area cities? Same day scheduling is available for most service requests across the service area depending on call volume and technician availability. Emergency calls are dispatched as fast as possible around the clock. When you call 415-200-5546, our live staff confirms scheduling availability and provides an estimated arrival window before the call ends.

What plumbing services are available across the entire service area? Works Plumbing provides the full residential service scope at all locations: plumbing repair, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, water heater service, water leak detection, water softener installation, repiping, and 24/7 emergency response. Service scope does not vary by city.

Does Works Plumbing handle permits in San Francisco and Burlingame as well as Pacifica? Yes. Works Plumbing coordinates permit applications with the building authority in each jurisdiction within the service area, including the San Francisco Department of Building Inspection and the Burlingame Building Division. Permit coordination is included as part of the job scope for all work requiring permits, not billed separately.

How do I know if my address is in the Works Plumbing service area? Call 415-200-5546 and provide your address. Our staff confirms service availability immediately during business hours and 24 hours a day for emergency calls. For non-emergency scheduling, you can also request service online and include your address.

Does Works Plumbing work on older homes with aging plumbing systems? Yes, and older homes with original cast iron, galvanized, or clay pipe infrastructure are among the most common situations we handle across the service area. Our technicians are experienced with trenchless sewer repair, galvanized repiping, and drain restoration in homes built during the postwar era through the 1970s. We use camera inspection to assess pipe conditions before recommending repair versus replacement so homeowners have an accurate picture of what their system actually needs.

What should I do for a plumbing emergency outside normal business hours? Call 415-200-5546 at any hour. Works Plumbing provides live answering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no voicemail and no answering service callback. Our emergency plumbing team handles burst pipes, sewer backups, active water leaks, and gas odors across the entire service area. While waiting for the technician, shut off the main water supply for active leaks or the gas supply for gas odors, and leave the structure if gas is detected.