PEAK Home Service PEAK Home Service
Serving San Jose & Santa Clara County

Licensed Plumbers in San Jose, CA

A local San Jose plumbing company — not a call center. Upfront pricing before work starts, clean work, and no pressure, whether it's no hot water, a clogged drain, a hidden leak or whole-home repiping. Open every day 7 AM–9 PM, including weekends and holidays.

Licensed & Insured · CSLB #1160220
5.0Google · 39 reviews5.0Yelp · 54 reviews
BBB Accredited
Free Estimates · Upfront Pricing
What We Do

Plumbing Services in San Jose

Residential plumbing for San Jose homes, 7 days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM. Free estimates and a one-year labor warranty on our work.

Water Heaters

No hot water? We repair and replace tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters, with the permit, seismic strapping and expansion tank handled. $400 off heat pump water heater installs through Dec 31, 2027.

Water heater repair in San Jose

Drains & Sewer

Grease, hair, scale and tree roots cause most San Jose clogs. We clear the line, camera it when it keeps coming back, and show you what caused it.

Drain cleaning in San Jose

Leak Detection

Acoustic leak location finds hidden leaks in walls, ceilings and slabs without tearing things open to search. $100 off a smart leak shutoff device install through Dec 31, 2027.

Leak detection in San Jose

Repiping

Low water pressure or rusty water from aging galvanized lines? Free repipe estimates, and most homes are finished in 1–3 days.

Whole-home repiping

Water Softeners & Filtration

Softeners, salt-free conditioners and whole-home filtration for hard water — with a free water hardness test at your consultation.

Water softeners & filtration

Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipe, sewer backup or a leak you can't stop? Call 7 days a week, 7 AM to 9 PM — same-day service when available.

Emergency plumber in San Jose
Who Shows Up

Know Who’s Coming to Your Home

PEAK is a local San Jose plumbing company — not a call center. You’ll know who’s coming, what the repair costs, and what your options are before work begins. A small local team you can reach directly — no call-center runaround.

Umed, lead technician at PEAK Home Service

Umed

Lead Technician

Runs the harder calls — water heater changeouts, repipes, and anything that needs a permit pulled and inspected.

Saba, technician at PEAK Home Service

Saba

Repairs & Diagnostics

Leak detection, drain work, and same-day repairs across San Jose — arrives with the van stocked for the job, not a parts run.

Saba loading the PEAK Home Service van for the day

On The Road By 7 AM

Stocked For The Job

Vans are loaded before the first call — water heaters, valves, and fittings on board, so most jobs finish the same visit without a parts run.

Before & After

Real PEAK Projects

Our own photos from finished work — not stock images.

Old electric water heater before replacementBefore
New electric tank water heater installed by PEAK Home ServiceAfter

Electric Water Heater Replacement

A rusted-out tank leaking onto the laundry floor, swapped for a new electric water heater with new connectors, a fresh drain pan and seismic strapping — dated and labeled on the tank.

Old laundry box and supply lines before replacementBefore
New laundry box installed by PEAK Home ServiceAfter

Laundry Box Replacement

The old laundry box cut out along with its corroded supply lines, and a new box set flush in the wall with quarter-turn valves and a proper drain standpipe — patched, textured, and painted back so nothing shows.

New gas line installed by PEAK Home ServiceCompleted

New Gas Line From The Meter

A new gas line run from the meter and regulator, pressure-tested and left ready for inspection before anything was buried or boxed in.

Navien tankless water heater installed outdoors in San JoseCompleted

Tankless Water Heater Install

Navien tankless mounted on the exterior wall with new gas flex, isolation valves and a scale-prevention filter.

Whole-home water softener installed in a San Jose garageCompleted

Water Softener Installation

Whole-home softener and sediment filter plumbed beside a tankless heater, with bypass valves for easy service.

New pressure reducing valve at a San Jose home water mainCompleted

Pressure Regulator (PRV) Replacement

New PRV, full-port shutoff and press-fit copper at the main entry to protect fixtures from high street pressure.

Repaired underground main water line at a San Jose commercial propertyCompleted

Commercial Main Line Repair

Excavated and repaired a leaking underground main with new Schedule 80 PVC fittings.

Reviews

What San Jose Homeowners Say

5.0Google · 39 reviews5.0Yelp · 54 reviewsBBB Accredited
Umed and Saba with a San Jose customer after a bathroom sink repair

"Wow. Best home service I've ever experienced. Umed examined the leak and gave a very competitive estimate — he and his brother Saba came the next day with the right parts and got straight to work. Backed by a one-year warranty."

San P. — San Jose · Yelp review
Umed shaking hands with a San Jose customer after a heat pump water heater install

"Our 20-year-old gas water heater had a leak, so we used the San Jose Clean Energy incentive to switch to a heat pump. Umed was first to respond, quick to answer questions, and got the city inspection approved ahead of schedule."

Ken C. — San Jose · Yelp review
PEAK Home Service vans at the end of the day in San Jose
Our Vans, Our Technicians

End Of A Full Day In San Jose

Our own marked vans and the same small crew — seven days a week, 7 AM to 9 PM.

Local Expertise

What’s Different About Plumbing in San Jose

A few things we run into on San Jose calls again and again.

01

Older Homes, Older Pipes

Neighborhoods like Willow Glen, Naglee Park and the Rose Garden have many early-20th-century homes, where galvanized supply lines and cast-iron or clay sewer laterals are common. That's where repiping and a sewer camera inspection earn their keep.

02

Hard Water

Much of San Jose gets moderately hard to hard water, and scale builds up in water heaters, tankless heat exchangers and fixtures. We test hardness for free at a water treatment consultation and recommend a softener or filtration only when it makes sense.

03

City Permits & CA Code

Water heater replacements in San Jose require a city permit and code-compliant seismic strapping, expansion tanks, and drip legs. We pull the permit and handle inspection so your job passes the first time.

Last reviewed: October 2026
BAAQMD Rule 9-6 · Bay Area

Bay Area Water Heater Rules Are Changing

BAAQMD has adopted zero-NOx standards for certain new water heaters, and additional amendments are currently under consideration. Requirements and effective dates vary by equipment type and may change. PEAK Home Service can help San Jose homeowners compare gas, tankless and heat-pump options based on the rules, rebates and equipment available at the time of installation.

Existing Units Can Stay

Per BAAQMD, a working water heater can stay in service until it burns out or needs replacement. The rule applies when new equipment is sold or installed.

Depends on the Equipment

Requirements are based on the water heater's BTU rating and date of manufacture — not on your home's age or a property sale.

Amendments Under Review

The BAAQMD Board is scheduled to consider Rule 9-6 amendments on November 4, 2026. If approved, they would add some exemptions and extend the compliance date.

Every Option, Explained

We'll explain which gas, tankless and heat-pump options fit your home, space and electrical setup under the rules in effect when you install.

San Jose · Rebates
Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates May Be Available
Local, state and utility incentives change frequently. PEAK can help eligible homeowners check current programs before installation.
San José Clean Energy (EcoHome)Your electric provider — usually the main source of local rebates
Income-qualified householdsSome programs offer higher amounts
Ask us
Program fundingAmounts and availability change during the year
Verify first

Regulatory information last reviewed: October 2026. Verify current requirements with BAAQMD before installation. Rebate amounts, eligibility and funding are set by each program and change often — we check current programs with you before any work begins.

Coverage

Areas We Serve Near San Jose

Locally based in San Jose — we serve San Jose neighborhoods and nearby Santa Clara County cities.

San Jose Neighborhoods

Willow Glen Almaden Valley Berryessa Evergreen Cambrian Park Downtown San Jose Rose Garden Naglee Park Santa Teresa

Nearby Cities

ZIP codes served: 95110 · 95111 · 95112 · 95116 · 95118 · 95120 · 95123 · 95124 · 95125 · 95126 · 95128 · 95130 · 95136 · 95148

PEAK Home Service Serving San Jose, CA & Santa Clara County
Phone: (669) 336-6955
Hours: Mon–Sun 7AM–9PM · Same-Day Service
CSLB Lic. #1160220 · BBB Accredited
FAQ

San Jose Plumbing FAQ

Do I need a permit for water heater replacement in San Jose?
Yes. The City of San Jose requires a plumbing permit for water heater replacement, along with code-compliant seismic strapping, an expansion tank, and proper venting. PEAK Home Service pulls the permit and schedules inspection as part of the job, so everything passes the first time.
How hard is the water in San Jose, and does it affect tankless heaters?
Much of San Jose gets moderately hard to hard water. Scale builds up inside tankless heat exchangers and tanks, which lowers efficiency and means more frequent maintenance. We recommend periodic descaling and, where hardness calls for it, a softener or scale inhibitor on the cold-water inlet.
What does emergency plumbing cost in San Jose?
Emergency pricing depends on the issue, but we always give upfront, flat-rate pricing before any work starts — no surprise hourly charges. Call (669) 336-6955 and we'll dispatch a licensed San Jose plumber, diagnose the problem, and quote the fix on the spot.
How fast can you get to my San Jose home?
Same-day service is often available across San Jose, 7 days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM. Call (669) 336-6955 and we'll give you the earliest time we can be there.
Do I have to replace my gas water heater in 2027?
No. Under BAAQMD Rule 9-6, a working water heater can stay in service until it needs replacement — the rule applies when new equipment is sold or installed. Which replacements are allowed depends on the equipment type, its rating and date of manufacture, and on amendments the BAAQMD Board is scheduled to consider on November 4, 2026. We'll walk you through the gas, tankless and heat-pump options that meet the rules in effect when you install.
Why does my drain keep clogging in San Jose?
Most recurring clogs trace to four causes: grease and food scraps in kitchen lines, hair and soap scum in bathroom drains, hard-water mineral scale narrowing older Santa Clara Valley pipes, and tree roots intruding into the cast-iron and clay sewer laterals common in San Jose's older neighborhoods. Snaking clears the symptom; we camera-scope the line to find the real cause, then hydro-jet or trenchless-repair so it stops coming back.
Are estimates free?
Yes. Estimates are free — including free repipe estimates — and you get an upfront price before any work starts.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Our workmanship is backed by a one-year labor warranty. Equipment and parts are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Need a San Jose Plumber Today?

Call 7 days a week, 7 AM–9 PM. Free estimates, upfront pricing, and a one-year labor warranty on our work.

Current offers: $400 off heat pump water heater installation · $100 off smart leak shutoff device installation · residential, one offer per job, through Dec 31, 2027.

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