Burlingame Plumbing Contractor
JetPipe Plumbing is a licensed plumbing contractor (C-36 #1139033) serving Burlingame and the mid-Peninsula. We provide residential and commercial plumbing services, including repiping, sewer lateral work, water heater installation, drain cleaning, and leak detection.
Based in Sunnyvale, CA, we reach Burlingame properties north on Highway 101. Same-day service available. Free diagnostics on all calls.
Experienced & Certified Local Team
Same-Day Service Available
Clean & Tidy Work
Trusted by Hundreds of Homeowners in the Bay Area.
Professional Plumbing Services Across the Peninsula
Burlingame holds one of the oldest residential building stocks on the Peninsula, and its plumbing problems follow directly from that. Prewar houses through Burlingame Park and the Easton Addition still carry original galvanized supply piping and clay sewer laterals, and the city treats those laterals seriously enough to require testing before most homes change hands. Water arrives from the regional Hetch Hetchy system and is naturally soft, so scale is rarely the issue here, though soft water is more aggressive toward aging metal pipe. Add mature street trees whose roots find every joint and flat bayside blocks where groundwater sits high, and the pattern becomes clear. We cover the city from Highway 101 and El Camino Real.
Our Services
Responsive service for Burlingame properties, from the prewar neighborhoods to the flats near the bay.
Free Diagnostic
Every visit starts with a full inspection at no charge and no obligation. We document the condition of what we find, explain the options, and hand you a firm written quote. Useful before you list a home here, and just as useful before you buy one.
Water Heaters, Replacement and Repair
Many homes here keep the heater in a tight basement or converted space where venting and combustion air need care. We confirm gas capacity, pull the city permit, strap it to the current seismic code, and route the pan so a future failure stays off finished floors.
Whole House Repipe (Water and Sewer)
Corroded galvanized supply piping is the defining issue in the older neighborhoods here. It narrows until upstairs showers run thin and morning water turns brown. We repipe in copper or PEX with routes that protect plaster and original trim.
Gas Line Installation
New runs for ranges, dryers, outdoor kitchens, patio heaters, and pool equipment, plus seismic shutoff valves. In older homes the existing line is often undersized for a modern range or a tankless heater, so we calculate the full load before sizing anything.
Sewer Camera Inspection
The city requires sewer lateral testing before the sale of most older properties, so the condition of your line is not an academic question here. Camera footage documents root intrusion, cracks, and offsets and removes the largest surprise from a transaction.
Drain Cleaning
Older clay laterals under mature streets collect root mats at every joint. Jetting scours the pipe wall properly instead of leaving a channel that closes again within months. We run our own equipment and match pressure to the age of the pipe.
Faucet, Shower and Garbage Disposal Services
Fixture work in a period bathroom usually means fitting current hardware to older rough plumbing, and we handle that properly rather than forcing parts into place. Corroded angle stops and brittle supply lines get replaced while the access is open.
Shower Valves and Cartridges
New cartridges restore steady temperature and pressure. In older homes here the valve is often an obsolete model, so we identify the correct replacement or install a current valve body cleanly with the smallest possible opening in the wall.
Angle Stop Valves, PRV, Smart Valves and Main Shut-Offs
Older homes still have multi-turn stops that seize exactly when you need them, which turns a small leak into a large one. We replace them with quarter-turn valves and add pressure regulators or smart shutoff valves with phone alerts.
Leak Detection and Pipe Repair
Soft regional water is gently corrosive to aging copper and galvanized pipe, so pinhole leaks tend to arrive in clusters. Acoustic and thermal equipment finds the active one precisely, which means a targeted repair rather than demolition.
Water Softeners and RO Filtration Systems
Burlingame receives soft Hetch Hetchy water, so a conventional softener rarely earns its place. Carbon filtration for chloramine, sediment filtration where old pipe sheds material, and reverse osmosis at the kitchen tap are the useful choices here.
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Why Choose JetPipe Plumbing Service
Expert Plumbers, Trusted by Homeowners and Businesses Across Burlingame and the Peninsula.
Fully Licensed & Insured
California C-36 Plumbing License #1139033 — your job is done by professionals who know the code.
Free Diagnostic & Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Schedule a leak detection or exploring whole house repipe cost & options. Know what to expect before we begin — with zero pressure.
Clean, Respectful & On-Time Team
We treat your home like our own. Shoe covers, clean workspaces, and fast turnaround.
Same-Day & Emergency Services
Facing a plumbing emergency? Our emergency plumbers are available 7 days a week across the Bay Area—ready to handle burst pipes, water heater failures, or urgent leak detection in minutes.
Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews on Yelp & Google
Real clients. Real results. Trusted by families and businesses in Sunnyvale and across the Bay.
Modern Plumbing with Old-School Integrity
Whether it's a small pipe repair or a complex system upgrade, we use the best tools and products — with a handshake attitude and long-term care mindset.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are selling our home. What does Burlingame require for the sewer lateral?
Burlingame requires the private sewer lateral to be tested for infiltration before title transfers on a building older than 25 years. The test has to be witnessed by a city representative, and a video inspection on its own is not accepted in place of it. If the lateral fails, it must be repaired or replaced under a plumbing permit and retested until it passes. We perform the test, coordinate the city witness, and handle repair or replacement if the line does not hold.
How long does a passing sewer lateral test stay valid?
A passing test on existing or repaired piping is generally good for ten years, and a complete replacement from the building to the city cleanout is generally good for 25. Some properties, including condominiums, are excused. Because these details decide the timing of a sale, we confirm current requirements with the city for your specific address rather than relying on a rule of thumb.
Do I need a water softener in Burlingame?
Almost never. The city buys its water from the regional Hetch Hetchy system, and that supply is naturally soft, so there is very little hardness for a softener to remove. The more useful investments here are carbon filtration for chloramine taste and odor, sediment filtration if older piping sheds material, and reverse osmosis for drinking water. We would rather say that than sell you equipment you do not need.
Our upstairs shower has weak pressure and the water looks rusty in the morning. What is happening?
That combination almost always points to corroded galvanized supply piping, still common in the prewar neighborhoods here. Corrosion builds inward and narrows the pipe, so the fixture farthest from the meter suffers first, and water standing overnight picks up rust color. Spot repairs buy time. A copper or PEX repipe fixes the cause, and we quote both so you can see the difference before choosing.
Tree roots are in my sewer line, but I do not want to lose the tree. What are my options?
Trenchless replacement is usually the answer. We self-perform pipe bursting with our own equipment, pulling a new line along the existing path through two small access points instead of trenching through the root zone. Camera footage tells us in advance whether the pipe can take the process. Where excavation is unavoidable, we keep the dig tight and localized to protect the root structure.
How quickly can you get to Burlingame?
We dispatch seven days a week and offer same-day appointments in Burlingame. Our technicians come up Highway 101 from Sunnyvale, and you get a real arrival window when you call. If the schedule is full, we tell you the next honest opening rather than holding a slot we already know we cannot keep.