Frequently Asked Questions

We charge $125 per hour plus a $75 base price. For example, if a job takes 30 minutes, we will charge $75 + $125 / 2 = $137.50 plus any parts used. We do NOT have a one-hour minimum like some plumbers.

• $125/hr Plumber
• $80/hr Helper
• $75.00 Base Price
• $190.00/hr Overtime Rate for a Plumber
• $120.00/hr Overtime Rate for Helper
• $115.00 Overtime Base Price

You must hire a licensed plumber to correct any code violations relating to your gas piping, water heater vent, etc. The plumber must fill your gas piping with air and call for inspection. The city plumbing inspector must leave a green tag and notify the gas company that your property is ready. The person who pays the gas bills must call the gas company and ask them to send a technician to turn on the gas (1-800-700-2443).

A testable back flow preventer is required on residential irrigation systems to prevent contaminants such as fertilizer from siphoning into the city water main if the city water pressure is interrupted. The city requires these devices to be tested periodically to verify that they function.

Hydro-jetting is usually the best way to remove build-ups of grease, soap, sand, etc. from a sewer. A high-pressure hose propels itself through the sewer using jets of water from the nozzle. These jets of water help flush the debris out of your sewer.

Sometimes a drainpipe has a problem such as a hole or low spot that causes recurring stoppages. We insert a video camera into the drain to locate and diagnose the problem. This tool is very useful when the problem is under concrete.