Kitchen Remodel Plumbing in San Jose, CA
Remodeling your kitchen? Get the plumbing right from the start.
Santa Clara County15 plumbers available
All Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Pros in San Jose
Fluid Dynamics Plumbing, Inc.
4.9·115 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Saturday water heater diagnosis after a Friday-evening failure…
Clear technical communication and transparent timelines called…
No-upsell, on-time bathroom work
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air of San Jose
4.8·3.4k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day online booking confirmed in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Late-Saturday booking picked up immediately and dispatched same…
Reasonable pricing for drain work cited in 2 of 5 reviews;
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
EJ Plumbing & Water Heaters
4.9·3.8k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day or next-day dispatch cited in 3 of 5 reviews (Teri…
Camera diagnostics on hard slab/sewer cases
Repeat-customer loyalty signal
Concerns
No-show on a confirmed appointment window with zero proactive…
Cost called out as "very extensive and expensive" on the slab job…
Mike Counsil Plumbing and Rooter
4.8·1.6k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sewer backup diagnosed and cleared within an hour of call (1 of 5…
Same-day issue resolution noted with clean work area (1 of 5)
1-year warranty on toilet rebuild called out by reviewer (1 of 5)
Concerns
Pricing called "a bit pricey" on a toilet rebuild (1 of 5…
Elite Rooter
4.7·1.3k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Senior tech worked nights and weekends through a major commercial…
Next-morning toilet replacement and main-line snake before…
Texted and dispatched within 30 minutes after a competitor…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Drain Doctor
4.9·881 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Front-desk and tech handoffs cited together (Diana scheduling,…
20 of 92 reviews mention fast response and weekend_or_emergency=8;
Pricing called out 15 times in plumber-cost and 6 cheap-plumber…
Concerns
BBB rating D- with 2 complaints in past 3 years contradicts the…
Tech scooped water from toilet bowl with a kitchen mug during…
Faucet-cartridge job left dripping/trickling after tech left,…
$15 Sewer & Drain Service
4.8·649 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
After-hours response within 90 minutes of service call
Quoted price matched final invoice
Drain main and shower stem repairs completed in under an hour in…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Smart Plumbers Inc. DBA Smart Plumbers & Rooters
4.8·1.2k reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
50-minute arrival on a same-morning sewer call (1 of 5 reviews)
Senior discount applied on top of an already low price (1 of 5)
Decade-long repeat customer reporting consistent pricing and no…
Concerns
Workmen failed to show or call on the first scheduled appointment…
Ribbs Plumbing & Sewer
4.9·422 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-hour water heater replacement: crew responded immediately…
Tankless water heater installs with ongoing yearly maintenance
Conservative pricing on backed-up toilets: techs offered the…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 422 total
Knockout Plumbing & Repipe Inc.
4.9·333 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Whole-house repipe with 25-year transferable warranty and…
Multi-unit residential repipe completed on time and under budget…
Same-day crew dispatch after on-site quote in 1 of 5 reviews
Concerns
One reviewer references an unspecified post-job issue…
SWAGS Plumbing and Rooter
5·209 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day technician dispatch cited in 3 of 5 reviews (Selena Shi,…
No-charge diagnostics under warranty
Gas-leak diagnostic with multi-point inspection and warranty…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Freedom Underground Plumbing -- Solving your Water, Sewer and Electrical Conduit Needs
4.9·71 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Trenchless underground work: HammerHead tunneling to avoid yard…
Handles complex sewer-line permitting: navigated city + sanitary…
Slab leak detection + whole-house repipe completed at a price…
Concerns
Sample size is thin — only 5 reviews analyzed against 71 total…
Best Bay Plumbing And Rooter
5·52 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Honest diagnostics — Sergio fixed a pipe near a water heater…
Same-hour drain response: Roberto arrived within an hour of a…
Tankless water heater diagnostics: Roberto spent hours flushing…
Concerns
Only 5 reviews sampled against 52 total
Local Rooter and Plumbing
4.9·74 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+7 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Emergency plumbing dispatch documented in 3 of 5 analyzed reviews…
Repeat customers explicitly state 'wouldn't use any other…
Detailed long-form workmanship narrative for a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services - San Jose
4.9·59 reviews·
In San JoseGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day completion on an insurance-required detection device…
Catches underlying issues: Dylan fixed a sewage blockage and…
Before/after photo documentation on large emergency jobs, with…
Concerns
Only 5 of 59 reviews sampled
Common Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Scenarios
Sink Relocation
Moving the kitchen sink to an island or new wall requires rerouting supply lines and drain/vent piping through the floor or walls.
Dishwasher Installation
Connecting water supply, drain, and air gap for a new or relocated dishwasher. Proper drain connections prevent backflow into the sink.
Gas Line for Range
Installing or relocating a gas line for a range or cooktop. Requires pressure testing and code compliance inspection.
Pot Filler Installation
Running a cold water line to a wall-mounted pot filler above the stove. Requires in-wall plumbing and a dedicated shutoff valve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does kitchen remodel plumbing cost in San Jose, CA?
Kitchen plumbing for a remodel in San Jose typically costs $1,000-$4,000 for fixture replacement in existing locations. Moving the sink, adding a dishwasher line, or running gas for a range can push costs to $3,000-$8,000. Get plumbing quotes before finalizing your kitchen layout.
When should the plumber be involved in a kitchen remodel?
Involve your plumber during the design phase — before demolition starts. Plumbing constraints (drain locations, vent stack positions, gas line routing) heavily influence what's feasible and affordable in your kitchen layout.
Can I move my kitchen sink to an island?
Yes, but it requires running drain and vent lines through the floor — more complex and expensive than a wall-adjacent sink. An island sink in your San Jose home may also need an air admittance valve. Discuss with a plumber before committing to the layout.
Do I need a permit for kitchen plumbing in Santa Clara County?
Yes — any plumbing modifications beyond simple fixture swaps require a permit in Santa Clara County. Moving supply lines, drains, or gas lines all require permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle this.
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