Residential Plumbing in San Francisco and the East Bay
Your home’s plumbing works quietly in the background until it doesn’t. A dripping faucet turns into a surprise on your water bill. A slow drain turns into a Saturday morning mess. Our residential plumbing team gets to you fast, fixes it right the first time, and treats your home like we’d treat our own.
R&L Plumbing has served San Francisco and the East Bay for 25+ years, and we’re licensed, insured, and available 24/7. Whether you need a small repair or you’re planning a full renovation, our team can handle the job.
Looking for a plumber near a specific neighborhood? Check our coverage in San Francisco & surrounding areas and San Lorenzo & the East Bay. Running a business instead of a household? Our commercial plumbing page covers that side of what we do.
Available 24/7
We are here when you need us.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed and fully insured
5 Star Reviews
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| If you need | What we do | How fast |
|---|---|---|
| A same-day repair | Send a licensed plumber to diagnose and fix it | Often same day |
| A full bathroom or kitchen remodel | Handle the plumbing side of your renovation | Scheduled around your project |
| An emergency, like a burst pipe | Answer the phone 24/7 and dispatch a plumber | Around the clock |
What Do Our Residential Plumbers Handle?
We cover just about everything inside a home’s four walls, plus the lines running out to the street. Here’s the full lineup of residential services, grouped by where you’ll usually need them.
Bathrooms and Kitchens
Drains, Clogs, and Clean Lines
Water, Gas, and Leaks
Why Do San Francisco and East Bay Homeowners Call R&L?
Many of the San Francisco homes we work on were built before World War II. That can mean galvanized pipe and cast iron drain lines, and the layouts don’t always match the permit on file. Our plumbers know what to look for in older homes and how to adapt when the plumbing is different than expected. Out in San Lorenzo and the rest of the East Bay, we see a different mix, from mid-century ranch homes to newer construction, and we adjust our approach for each one.
We’re fully licensed and insured, and we back our work with a warranty. If something isn’t right after we leave, call us and we’ll make it right.
What to Expect When You Book With Us
Call, text, or schedule online, whichever is easiest for you. We’ll ask a few questions about what’s going on so the plumber brings the right parts and tools. You’ll get a heads-up before we arrive, and we’ll walk you through the fix and the price before any work starts.
Residential Plumbing Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can a residential plumber get to my house?
For most non-emergency calls, we can usually get a plumber out the same day or the next morning. For emergencies like active leaks, no water, or sewage backups, we send someone right away, day or night.
Do you work on older San Francisco homes with galvanized or cast iron pipe?
Yes. A lot of our residential work is in homes built decades ago. We know how galvanized supply lines and cast iron drains behave as they age, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether repiping is the smarter long-term move.
Are your plumbers licensed and insured?
Yes. R&L Plumbing holds a C36 Plumbing license, a C20 HVAC license, and a B General Building license, and we’re fully insured.
What counts as a plumbing emergency?
Burst pipes, sewage backups, gas odors, and a complete loss of water are all emergencies in our book. If you’re not sure, call us. We’d rather talk you through it than have you guess.
Book Your Residential Plumber Today
Not sure what service you need? Tell us what’s going on and we’ll help you figure out the next step.