Local Plumbing

Local Plumbing handles plumbing and radiant heat work out of San Rafael. They take on repairs and installations for water heaters, boilers, sewer lines and drains, leak detection, backflow prevention, ejector pumps, water filtration, garbage disposals, fire sprinklers, and whole home repipes. The company also covers emergency calls and commercial jobs across Marin and Sonoma counties including Sausalito and Petaluma. They hold C-16 and C-36 licenses and stay available around the clock for calls or texts.

Homeowners bring them in for water heater swaps, boiler part replacements, stubborn leaks from old washers or corrosion, sink and vanity installs, and gas line work. Rick has shown up to assess problems, lay out options with clear pros and cons, and complete the fixes or full replacements while keeping the workspace clean. Noah Langdon has handled boiler repairs and larger water heater jobs, staying on site until everything tests right. Andres and Joe Sullivan have teamed up on vanity and sink work, sorting minor issues without extra charges. Reviewers note the crew explains maintenance steps to avoid repeat calls.

They answer the phone promptly, send techs on time, and keep communication steady even for Sunday emergencies. Estimates come in lower than competitors in some cases, with no push for unnecessary upgrades. The team works across the listed service spots, shows up prepared, and finishes jobs in a straightforward manner without dragging things out.

Google reviews sit at 5 from 105 reviews, with people pointing to consistent professionalism, honest assessments, and solid follow-through on every visit. DIRT Score 4.9 from 105 reviews on Finds.

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“Best experience with plumbing company in years! Rick came out and was very thorough in assessing my situation. He made great recommendations and included my personal preferences in his estimate. Quality! Great work! Smart! Friendly! Excellent service—and above and beyond with a last minute sink rescue. Andres was expert too! Thank you so much!”

“We had to replace a couple of parts on our boiler and Noah Langdon did such a great job, as always. We have had Local Plumbing come out several times in the last month and they are so fast with communication and service. We had an emergency on Sunday and they responded quickly with what to do until the next day. Such a great experience.”

“I would have ranked higher but there is a 5 star limit. I had a gas water heated replaced. Rick Grajeda was great. He did the estimate and explained all the choices available with the pros and cons of each. The estimate was lower than another I had gotten. Rick was also the person that did the installation. He did a great job in a timely professional manner. After finishing, he explained what he had done and how the hot water heater worked. He had cleaned the area before finishing. Thank you Rick and Local Plumbing !”

“Local Plumbing replaced a 75 gal water heater on April 24,2026 Noah Langdon really cares about each job is so dedicated. He doesn’t stop until the job is done right Here are some photos of a great job”

“This is the second time I’ve used Local Plumbing. I was impressed with how consistent my experience has been. From my discussion with Nicole, who Is always helpful, to my interactions with Joe Sullivan, who brings a great ability to explain what is needed and answer all questions, the entire experience exceeded my expectations for the second time. They will be my go to for plumbing support from now on.”

“Highly recommend Local Plumbing. They answer their phone, provide detailed information, follow thru, and every employee was 100% professional. Completed an outstanding job of installing a new water heater.”

“I've tried four other plumbing companies and none come close to the professionalism of Local Plumbing. From estimates to work, they are honest and thorough. They don’t try to constantly upsell you. Joe and Andres made a great team. I finally found my go-to plumbers. Update. Joe and Andres came back to put in a new vanity/sink. They handled all the minor issues, no problem and all of it with smiles and good vibes and a fair price!”

“Having a water heater issue, I had previously asked for a repair from a different plumbing company which didn't even attempt to identify the issue but rather just tried to convince we needed to get an entirely new water heater (and at a cost that seemed way beyond the high end). Using Local Plumbing before, I finally called them before considering a replacement and Rick was able to diagnose the issue (although the heater was a bit old, he was able to identify the issue) and was able to fix it at a very reasonable price. They are now my go to company for plumbing services in Marin and will gladly call them for any future issues/repairs/installations. Just the knowing that they weren't trying to upsell unnecessary services, etc.”

“Once again Local Plumbing delivered. Easy to schedule an appointment. Rick showed up on time and was quickly able to diagnose and fix our issue. He also let me know how to do maintenance on my own in the future to help prevent a reoccurrence of the issue. All Local Plumbing staff are courteous, friendly, and skilled at their job.”

“Noah was phenomenal - highly recommend. On time, knowledgeable, explained the issues I was having with various washers and corrosion from age causing a leak that I just couldn’t get to stop. (and bonus he got along great with my dog and let him supervise the whole time) ◡̈ ¨̮”