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Kitchen Remodel Plumbing in San Mateo, CA

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San Mateo County15 plumbers available

All Kitchen Remodel Plumbing Pros in San Mateo

L.J. Kruse Company

4.9·275 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
20 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
275
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Strengths
Fast emergency response: technician arrived within 24 hours of…
5 of 5 reviews praise detailed, patient explanations of technical…
Consistent workmanship quality: multiple reviewers highlight…
Responsive to short-notice requests and emergency calls
Concerns
Pricing calibration issue: one reviewer reported quote based on…

Marvin Plumbing

5·25 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
25
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Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness: 2 of 5 reviews specifically…
Handles large, complex jobs competently: replaced…
No upselling or hidden charges: explicitly praised for avoiding…
All 5 reviews are 5-star ratings with consistent praise for…

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Handy Plumbing Man, LLC

4.9·1.4k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
1.4k
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24/7
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Strengths
Pre-arrival notification + tracking and same-day…
Sewer cleanout and full sewer-line replacement quoted…
Flat-rate pricing with installation warranty noted by Dan Yao
Concerns
Pricing flagged as higher than competitors in 1 of 5 reviews…

Discount Plumbing Rooter Services

4.9·2.9k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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4.9Google
2.9k
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24/7
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Strengths
Multiple named techs called out positively (Saul, Carlos, Mike,…
Difficult-access leak repair completed within an hour despite…
Dispatcher Magda + clean communication called out on a garbage…
Concerns
Same 4-star reviewer flagged worn-out torch and missing basic…

Service Hero Plumbing & Air

4.6·1.3k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
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4.6Google
1.3k
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
Sunday call run 4+ hours into the late evening until resolved
Hydro-jetting capability
Technicians explain progress and least-cost solutions before…
Concerns
Pricing flagged as 'expensive' by 2 of 87 analyzed reviewers

Heise's Plumbing

4.9·1.6k reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
1.6k
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
Repair-over-replace ethic
Late-night flooding emergency dispatched immediately with clean…
Next-day appointments for non-emergency spigot work, on-time…
Concerns
$350/hour rate explicitly described as 'on the higher side' by a…

Capelli Plumbing

4.9·386 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
4.9Google
386
Google reviews
Strengths
Repeat-customer pattern
Same/next-day scheduling
Two techs arrived within 20 minutes for an upstairs toilet…
Concerns
Schedule communication has slipped
Some recent visits described as rushed or rough relative to the…

Michael Gardner Plumbing

5·98 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
98
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24/7
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Strengths
Sunday and emergency response within 30 minutes
Lays out multiple price options from lowest to highest cost…
Came back next-day during the holidays after handling another…
Concerns
One-person operation — at least one reviewer waited because…

Big Brothers Plumbing Inc

5·151 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Solid pickSolid pick
5.0Google
151
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
Same-day arrival is documented
After-hours response is concrete
Concerns
Two Yelp reviewers describe communication failures
One repeat customer reports a leak repair that failed

SplashFix Plumbing

5·404 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
404
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24/7
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Strengths
Sunday urgent water-pipe call returned personally by owner Isaac…
Whole-house water-pressure tuning: PRV swap, new main shutoff,…
Coordinated a repair for an out-of-state family caring for a…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Whistle Plumbing

5·378 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
378
Google reviews
Strengths
Fair pricing and honesty cited across 4 of 5 sampled reviews
Weekend/holiday emergency response documented (New Year's Eve…
Repeat-customer loyalty: multi-year homeowner, laundromat owner…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Total Underground Construction

5·6 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
6
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24/7
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Strengths
Drove out same night free of charge to make a clogged sewer line…
Joe told one caller exactly how to fix her sink herself with a…
Arrived within 20 minutes for a water-pressure emergency and…

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Pacific Plumbing Systems

5·62 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
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5.0Google
62
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Strengths
Todd repeatedly named for on-time arrivals, leaving the work area…
Repaired a homeowner's botched copper-line solder job without…
Visible employee retention
Concerns
One reviewer was a confirmed no-show for a scheduled morning…
Manufacturer shower-cartridge part flagged as expensive, though…

Golden Coast Plumbing and Rooter Inc

4.9·17 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
17
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24/7
Always open
Strengths
Joel quotes from photos and orders parts same-day
21 fast-response mentions and 11 communication callouts in a…
Pricing comes in below competing quotes

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Costello's Plumbing

4.9·50 reviews·Google reviews synthesizedYelp reviews not yet synthesizedBBB reviews not yet synthesized
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
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4.9Google
50
Google reviews
Strengths
Water heater leak discovered, contact within 10 minutes, new…
Miguel showed up within an hour of a Thumbtack message for a…
Gary's price for a clogged-tub job came in around 40% less than a…
Concerns
Copper repipe on a 98-year-old house left a mess and required…

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 Mateo, CA?
Kitchen plumbing for a remodel in San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 San Mateo County?
Yes — any plumbing modifications beyond simple fixture swaps require a permit in San Mateo County. Moving supply lines, drains, or gas lines all require permit and inspection. Your plumber should handle this.

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