Emergency repairs
24/7Burst pipes, no hot water, sewer backup. We're 30 minutes out, day or night.
Upfront flat-rate1-yr labor warranty
24/7 emergency dispatch — average response 28 minutes across the South Bay
Call now: (408) 555-0192Rivera Plumbing Co.
Licensed · Bonded · Insured · CA #C36-918274
Family-owned · Master plumber on every call
When water won't
wait, we don't either.
South Bay's family-owned plumbing company since 2008. Licensed master plumbers on every truck. Upfront flat-rate pricing — quoted before any wrench turns.
28 min
avg response
6,400+
homes served
A+
BBB rating
18 yr
in business
Live · 4 trucks dispatched
Truck #04
Emergency response
Most calls reached in < 30 min
San Jose · Sunnyvale · Santa Clara · Fremont
What we fix
Every job. Done right.
Done once.
We don't subcontract. Every Rivera truck is staffed by a master plumber backed by an apprentice. Fully stocked: 92% of jobs are completed in one visit. The other 8% get a same-day return.
Drain cleaning
Hydro-jet, snake, camera inspection. We find the root cause, not just the clog.
Upfront flat-rate1-yr labor warranty
Water heater service
Tankless, traditional, hybrid. Repair or full replacement, same week.
Upfront flat-rate1-yr labor warranty
Re-pipe specialists
Galvanized to copper or PEX. Most homes done in 2 to 3 days. Walls patched.
Upfront flat-rate1-yr labor warranty
Recent calls
Real jobs. Real photos.
No stock images. Every photo on this site is from a job we've actually completed in the South Bay this season.
Water heater install
40-gallon swap, Sunnyvale
Old unit failed Sunday morning. Quote sent at 9am, install completed by 1pm same day. Code-compliant, hauled away.
Sewer camera
Slow drain diagnosis, San Jose
Three plumbers had misdiagnosed a slow drain. Camera found a partial collapse 22 feet down the lateral. Repaired the same week.
Why Rivera
Real reasons.
Not marketing fluff.
Plumbing is one of those trades where bad work hides behind a wall for years. Then it floods at 2am. Here's what we do that big franchise outfits don't:
Master plumber
Every truck. Every call.
California requires 4+ years apprenticeship and a license exam to call yourself a master plumber. Every Rivera truck has one onboard. No exceptions. No 'helpers' diagnosing your problem.
Upfront pricing
Flat rate. Quoted first.
We diagnose, quote, then fix. You see the price before any work starts. We don't charge by the hour and we don't pad jobs with 'unforeseen complications.' Quote is what you pay.
Carlos Rivera — Master Plumber
Family-owned
We answer to neighbors.
Rivera Plumbing has been in the South Bay since 2008. Carlos's name is on the truck. He still goes on emergency calls. The reputation matters because his kids go to school here.
Verified credentials
CA C-36 #918274BBB A+$1M LiabilityNEXSTAR MemberEPA Lead-Safe
Upfront pricing
You'll know the price before
anyone touches a fixture.
Common jobs we're transparent about. Custom quotes for everything else after diagnosis. Diagnostic fee waived if you book the work.
| Job | Typical scope | Flat rate |
|---|---|---|
| Drain unclog (single) | Snake or hydro-jet, 1 hour on-site | $179 |
| Toilet repair | Flapper, fill valve, supply line replacement | $229–$329 |
| Water heater install (40gal) | Tank swap, code upgrades, haul-away | $1,495 |
| Tankless install (gas) | Full mount, venting, gas line, permit pulled | $3,895 |
| Camera inspection | Sewer line, full report with photos/video | $295 |
| Re-pipe (2-bath home, copper) | PEX or copper, walls patched, 2–3 days | from $7,800 |
Financing available. 0% APR for 12 months on jobs over $1,500. Apply in 60 seconds, decision instant.
See terms Reviews
Don't take our word.
Take theirs.
4.9 average · 412 reviews
Google · Yelp · BBB
Emergency call
"Called Rivera at 11pm with a flooded basement. Carlos was at my door in 25 minutes. Fair price, clean work, gone by 1am. They earned a customer for life."
David M., Sunnyvale
via Google
Water heater
"Carlos quoted me $1,495 for a water heater. Two competitors quoted $2,400 and $2,800. Same install, faster, cleaner. They also threw in extra valves that the others wanted to charge for separately. Will use them again."
Patricia L., Santa Clara
via Yelp
Drain diagnosis
"We had three plumbers misdiagnose a slow drain over six months. Rivera ran a camera, found a partially collapsed line under the foundation, and fixed it that week. Saved us from a much bigger problem down the road."
Henry T., San Jose
via Google
Service area
South Bay coverage,
30-minute response.
Four trucks, six master plumbers, dispatched from our San Jose shop. We hit every neighborhood between Palo Alto and Fremont in under 35 minutes.
- San Jose
- Sunnyvale
- Santa Clara
- Mountain View
- Palo Alto
- Fremont
- Cupertino
- Milpitas
- Los Altos
- Campbell
10+
cities served
4
trucks dispatched
24/7
availability
Pipe leaking now?
Phone's open. Truck's loaded.
Schedule online for non-emergencies. For anything actively leaking, flooding, or backed up — call. Average pickup time: 11 seconds.