Plumber in Citrus Heights, CA
Plumbing repairs for Citrus Heights’ 1960s and 1970s homes
Most of Citrus Heights was built in a short window. Ranch-style homes went up across the area through the 1960s and 1970s, long before the city incorporated in 1997, and a big share of the houses in neighborhoods like Birdcage Heights, Sunrise Ranch, Arcade Creek and the streets around Sylvan Corners date to that era. That means many homes here are working with 50-year-old pipe: galvanized supply lines, original drains and sewer laterals that mature trees have had decades to find. Plenty of these homes have had a kitchen or bath remodeled, but the pipes behind the walls and under the yard are often still original.
2 Brothers Plumbing helps Citrus Heights homeowners keep those houses running. We’re based in Elk Grove and serve Sacramento County and about 50 miles out. Our team has been in the trades since 1988, handling residential, commercial, service and new construction plumbing. Every job starts with a free estimate on site and a real price before any work begins. We’ll tell you what needs attention now and what can wait, so you can plan instead of panic.
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- 5-star ratedon Google
- Licensed C-36CA #1042326
- Since 1988in the trades
- 1-year warrantyon most installs
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Plumbing services in Citrus Heights
When a whole city’s homes were built around the same time, they tend to have the same problems at the same time. In Citrus Heights, that means sewer laterals, aging water lines, worn-out kitchen plumbing and pipes that are past their prime. Big shade trees are part of what makes these neighborhoods pleasant, but their roots go looking for water, and old sewer joints are an easy target. Slab leaks also show up more often as homes age and clay soils shift with the seasons. These are the services we do most here, and what each one does for you.
Sewer Line Repair
Roots from mature trees break into older sewer laterals. We repair or replace the damaged line so you stop living from one backup to the next.
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Trenchless replacement fixes a sewer line with far less digging, so the tree and lawn that took 50 years to grow can stay.
Sewer Camera Inspection
A camera inspection shows the inside of your line before you decide on a repair. It’s also smart before buying an older home.
Repiping
Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside out. A repipe brings back strong water pressure and clean water at every tap. We work room by room and patch the access points we open.
Water Line Repair
The main water line from the meter to your house is often original. We repair leaks and replace failing lines.
Drain Cleaning
Older kitchen and laundry drains clog with years of buildup. We clear them properly and tell you if there’s a bigger problem behind the clog.
Garbage Disposals
A humming, leaking or jammed disposal gets repaired or replaced, and we check the drain connection while we’re there.
Water Heaters
We repair and replace water heaters and bring the installation up to current code, including earthquake strapping and venting. Older installs often need both updated.
Leak Detection
A warm spot on the floor or a jump in your water bill can mean a slab leak. We find it and fix it with as little damage as possible.
Plumbing Repair
Dripping faucets, running toilets and stuck shut-off valves that haven’t been turned in decades. We handle the everyday fixes too.
Our step-by-step process
Citrus Heights homeowners are practical people. You want to know what’s wrong, what it costs and whether it will hold. Our process gives you those answers before any work starts, whether we’re fixing a disposal, chasing a slab leak or replacing a sewer line under a 50-year-old oak. Here’s how a job with us works, step by step.
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We come out
Call us and tell us what’s happening. We set a time that works for you and come to your home. If sewage is coming up in a tub or a pipe has burst, tell us it’s an emergency. We take emergency calls every day, Sundays included, and we’ll help you shut off the water if needed. In many older homes, the main shut-off hasn’t been turned in years, so we’ll show you where it is.
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Free on-site estimate
We find the cause in person. With recurring sewer backups, we’ll often run a camera to see whether the line is cracked, sagging or full of roots, and whether trenchless sewer repair is an option for your yard. We’ll show you the camera footage so you can see what we see. Then you get a free estimate with a real price.
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Your approval
We don’t start until you approve. We explain each option and what it means for your home and budget, including when a repair is enough and when replacement is the better value. You can qualify for financing right from your estimate, with several options depending on credit.
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The repair
We do the work carefully and right the first time. If your main water line needs repair, we locate it, fix or replace it and restore your water as quickly as we can. We keep your home and yard as clean as we found them, and we protect landscaping wherever possible. If we find a second problem while we’re working, we stop and talk with you before doing anything extra.
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We test everything
We test our work before we leave. We run water through the house, check every joint we touched for leaks, flush drains to confirm they flow and make sure fixtures and appliances work the way they should. Older homes can surprise you, so we check carefully. We also make sure your main shut-off works, so it’s ready when you need it.
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Close-out
We walk you through the job and close it out. Most new installs carry a one-year warranty on leaks and labor, repairs to existing equipment carry a limited warranty, and extended warranties are available. If anything else in the house looked worn, we’ll mention it, without pressure.
Why Choose 2 Brothers Plumbing in Citrus Heights
Older homes need a plumber who knows them and is honest about what they need. A 50-year-old house will always show some wear, and that’s no reason to replace everything at once. That’s how we approach it.
- We know the plumbing in homes from the 1960s and 1970s, and we’ll tell you what really needs fixing and what can wait.
- Free on-site estimates and honest prices, never a cheap teaser that grows once we arrive.
- All work guaranteed, with a one-year warranty on leaks and labor for most new installs.
- $50 off for seniors and veterans, $50 off your first plumbing service, or $25 off any repair. Call to claim.
We’re a licensed California C-36 plumbing contractor, license #1042326. We build relationships, not one-time jobs. Many Citrus Heights homeowners have lived in the same house for decades, and we want to be the plumber they keep calling. We also take emergency calls every day, Sundays included.
Why We Love Working in Citrus Heights, CA
Citrus Heights is a city of established neighborhoods, many with their own active neighborhood associations. It’s a place where people know their neighbors and stay put. The city is divided into numbered neighborhood areas, each with its own meetings. A few places that make it home:
- Rusch Park. In 1950, siblings Fred and Julia Rusch gave land that helped start the local park district. Today Rusch Park is its largest park, home to a historic house rebuilt in 1914 and a World War II memorial. In 2023 it hosted The Wall That Heals.
- Sunrise Recreation and Park District. Founded in 1950, the district runs dozens of parks, community centers and pools across Citrus Heights and nearby, and it marked its 75th anniversary in 2025.
- Sylvan Community Center. On Community Drive, the center hosts classes, events and neighborhood meetings, including the Sylvan Old Auburn Road neighborhood association.
- Sunrise Mall. The mall at Sunrise and Greenback has been a landmark for decades, and the city’s Sunrise Tomorrow plan lays out a future mix of homes, shops and offices on the site, with the mall staying open as plans move forward.
Citrus Heights fought to become its own city, and that sense of community shows. The city’s public schools are part of the San Juan Unified School District, and we sponsor high school sports, theater and arts programs in our area because these are our neighbors. The homes here have good bones. They just need a plumber who respects them and fixes what’s worn out without upselling what isn’t.
Reviews from our neighbors
Such a great experience with Carl. We had a gas leak that needed to be addressed. He knew the issue right away and was able to fix it promptly and for a fair price.
Kevin DimondGoogle review
Great service, professional and responsive
Garrett StensonGoogle review
Great service! Impeccable job!
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Serving the whole Sacramento area
Based in Elk Grove, we take jobs about 50 miles in any direction. Here are the communities we serve most often.
- Elk Grove, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Sacramento County
- West Sacramento, CA
- Rancho Cordova, CA
- Folsom, CA
- El Dorado Hills, CA
- Roseville, CA
- Citrus Heights, CA
- Natomas, CA
- Greenhaven, CA
- Florin, CA
- Fruitridge Pocket, CA
- Vineyard, CA
- Galt, CA
- Wilton, CA
- Clarksburg, CA
- Hood, CA
- Woodland, CA
Plumbing questions from Citrus Heights
My Citrus Heights home was built in the 1970s. Is my plumbing at risk?
Some of it may be. Many homes from that era have galvanized supply pipe and sewer laterals that are 50 years old. Low water pressure, rusty water and recurring drain backups are the common signs, and we can check your system during a free on-site estimate and tell you what’s urgent and what isn’t.
Will fixing my sewer line mean digging up my whole yard?
Often it won’t. Trenchless methods can repair or replace many sewer lines through small access points, which saves lawns, driveways and mature trees. A camera inspection tells us whether your line is a good fit. If it’s too damaged for trenchless, we’ll explain why before any digging starts.
My garbage disposal hums but won’t spin. Can it be fixed?
Sometimes. A humming disposal is often jammed and can be freed. If the motor is burned out or it’s leaking from the body, replacement is usually the better value. Our garbage disposal service covers both, and we’ll tell you honestly which one you need. Never put your hand inside a disposal to clear a jam.
Should I replace my old garage water heater with a tankless model?
It depends on your budget and how your household uses hot water. Our guide to tank vs. tankless water heaters in Sacramento walks through the choice. Either way, we install to current code, including earthquake strapping. If your current tank is in good shape, we’ll tell you to keep it.
Do you take emergency calls in Citrus Heights?
Yes. We take emergency calls every day, Sundays included. Our regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm. If water is spreading, shut off the main valve first, then call us.
Call a Citrus Heights Plumber Who Tells It Straight
We do it right the first time.
If your older home has a sewer that keeps backing up, pipes that are losing pressure or a disposal that quit, we can help. You’ll get a free estimate on site and a real price before any work starts, and you can qualify for financing right from your estimate on larger jobs.
Call (916) 997-6370 or reach us online to book a visit. We work Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm, and take emergency calls every day, Sundays included. Seniors and veterans save $50. Tell us what you’ve noticed, and we’ll take a look. We do it right the first time.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm, emergency calls every day
- Based in
- Elk Grove, CA
- License
- CA C-36 #1042326