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Plumbing in San Francisco, CA

Compare 10 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $183–$427.

Top Plumbing Companies in San Francisco

  1. 1.Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

    4.9★ (1,171 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1171 reviews

    +14158246444Website

  2. 2.Advanced Plumbing & Drain

    4.9★ (763 reviews)

    4.9★ from 763 reviews

    +14159171088Website

  3. 3.Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter

    4.9★ (667 reviews)

    4.9★ from 667 reviews

    +14155966115Website

  4. 4.Chosen Rooter & Plumbing Inc.

    4.8★ (354 reviews)

    4.8★ from 354 reviews

    +16282142700Website

  5. 5.Albert Hall Plumbing, Inc.

    5.0★ (121 reviews)

    5.0★ from 121 reviews

    +14152601434Website

  6. 6.Starboy Plumbing Inc.

    4.8★ (137 reviews)

    4.8★ from 137 reviews

    +14157122557Website

  7. 7.Isackson Plumbing

    5.0★ (109 reviews)

    5.0★ from 109 reviews

    +14154063511Website

  8. 8.Works Plumbing Repair & Drain Cleaning

    4.6★ (114 reviews)

    4.6★ from 114 reviews

    +14158533030Website

  9. 9.Bay Area Plumbing

    4.6★ (29 reviews)

    4.6★ from 29 reviews

    +14156688000Website

  10. 10.Flow Masters Plumbing, Drain and Water Heater

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +14154888628Website

Plumbing Cost in San Francisco

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Francisco
Drain clearing$183–$427/job
Leak repair$183–$611/job
Water heater replacement$1,465–$3,053/job
Repiping$3,663–$9,768/job

Plumbing prices in San Francisco run about 22% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving San Francisco, rated 4.8★ on average across 3,473 customer reviews.

San Francisco Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Francisco's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Annual precipitation
20.68"
Heating degree days
3,564
Cooling degree days
19
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan45°56.6°4.18"
Feb46.5°58.6°4.1"
Mar47.5°59°2.63"
Apr48.8°59.1°1.18"
May50.6°59.5°0.64"
Jun52.5°60.8°0.21"
Jul54°61.5°0.01"
Aug55.3°62.8°0.05"
Sep54.8°63.8°0.1"
Oct52.9°64.5°1.06"
Nov48.8°61.6°2.55"
Dec45.3°56.8°3.97"

NOAA station data 28.8 miles from San Francisco.

Permits & Regulations in CA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license
  • Business and Professions Code 7048 exempts minor work under $1,000 in combined labor and materials, and never applies to work needing a building permit
  • Licensed contractors must hold four years of journey-level experience and carry a contractor bond on file with the CSLB

License required: CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Plumbing FAQs for San Francisco

How much does a plumber cost in San Francisco?

Drain clearing in San Francisco typically runs $183-$427 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in San Francisco, CA?

In CA, Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. Confirm the scope with the San Francisco building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve San Francisco?

We track 10 plumbing professionals serving San Francisco.

Do pipes freeze in San Francisco?

Winter lows in San Francisco average around 45F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in San Francisco more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in San Francisco runs about +22.1% versus the national average.

Does San Francisco rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 20.68 inches a year, San Francisco yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do San Francisco water heaters have to work?

With 3,564 heating degree days, incoming water in San Francisco runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.