Plumber in El Dorado Hills, CA
Hillside homes, larger houses and septic know-how in El Dorado County
El Dorado Hills sits just over the Sacramento County line in El Dorado County, and its plumbing reflects the land. Homes climb the hills in neighborhoods like Serrano, around the Town Center off Latrobe Road and along El Dorado Hills Boulevard. Slopes mean water pressure can run high in the lower parts of a neighborhood, and high pressure is hard on valves, supply lines and water heaters. Many houses here are large, with several bathrooms and long pipe runs, so leaks can hide for a long time. Getting water to every bathroom at the right pressure, without stressing the pipes, is a big part of the job here.
2 Brothers Plumbing serves El Dorado Hills from our home base in Elk Grove. Our team has been in the trades since 1988, and we do residential, commercial, service, new construction and septic work. That last part matters here, because some properties on the larger parcels around the edges of the community still use septic systems. Every job starts with a free estimate on site and a real price before we begin, so you know the cost before anything gets opened up.
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- Licensed C-36CA #1042326
- Since 1988in the trades
- 1-year warrantyon most installs
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Plumbing services in El Dorado Hills
In El Dorado Hills, we spend a lot of time on problems that come from size and slope: hidden leaks, pressure issues, water heaters that can’t keep up and water quality concerns. Homes with three or four bathrooms put real demand on hot water, and long runs from the heater to the far end of the house mean waiting at the tap. On properties that aren’t on sewer, we handle the septic side too, so you don’t have to call two companies. Here are the services that matter most to homeowners here.
Leak Detection
Big homes and long pipe runs make leaks hard to find. We locate them precisely, so we open one small section of wall instead of several.
Water Line Repair
If the main line from the street is leaking or the pressure regulator has failed, we repair it and get your pressure back to a safe level.
Water Heaters
We repair and replace water heaters, including the larger tanks big households need, and we’re certified installers for Bradford White and Navien.
Tankless Water Heaters
When a large home runs out of hot water, a properly sized tankless system keeps every shower hot, even on busy mornings.
Whole-House Water Filtration
Filtration at the main line improves the water at every tap, and a softener can be added if scale is a problem.
Septic Services
If your home is on septic, we find the lid, inspect the system, repair the lines to the leach field and handle upgrades.
Septic Tank Pumping
Regular pumping keeps solids out of your leach field, which is the most expensive part of the system to replace. We’ll also note the condition of the tank while we’re there.
Gas Lines
We run gas lines for outdoor kitchens, fire features, pool heaters and generators, and we repair gas leaks safely.
Sewer Camera Inspection
For homes on sewer, a camera inspection shows the condition of the line before a small problem becomes a backup.
Emergency Plumbing
A burst line in a two-story home can do a lot of damage fast. We take emergency calls every day, Sundays included.
Our step-by-step process
El Dorado Hills homeowners want to know what they’re paying for and why. Our process is built around that. Whether we’re chasing a leak in a Serrano home, fixing a pressure regulator near the Town Center or pumping a septic tank on a larger lot, here is how the job goes from start to finish. You’ll never be surprised by the bill.
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We come out
Call us and describe what you’re seeing or hearing. We schedule a time and come to your home. If you have water spreading across a floor or a sewage problem, tell us. We take emergency calls every day, and we’ll help you find your main shut-off while you wait. In a big house, knowing where that valve is matters.
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Free on-site estimate
We diagnose the problem in person. In a large house that often means leak detection to pinpoint where water is escaping, or a pressure test at an outside hose bib. If the pressure is too high, we’ll show you the reading so you can see it for yourself. Then we give you a free estimate with a real price, before any work starts, with no teaser specials.
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Your approval
You decide. We explain what we found, what we recommend and any other options, including whether a repair will hold or a replacement is the better long-term value. You can qualify for financing right from your estimate, with several options depending on credit. There’s no pressure to say yes on the spot.
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The repair
We do the work carefully, protecting finished floors and keeping the area clean. On a septic property, our septic services start with finding the lid and checking the tank and lines so we fix the real cause, not just the symptom. Inside the house, we keep wall openings as small as we can.
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We test everything
When the work is done, we test it. We check water pressure, run fixtures throughout the house, look over every connection for leaks and confirm your hot water is working. On septic work, we make sure the system is flowing the way it should before we leave. Where we’ve installed a new pressure regulator, we confirm the reading at the house.
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Close-out
We walk you through the work and answer your questions before we close out the job. Most new installs carry a one-year warranty on leaks and labor, repairs carry a limited warranty, and extended warranties are available. We want to be your plumber for the long haul.
Why Choose 2 Brothers Plumbing in El Dorado Hills
You have options for a plumber in El Dorado Hills. Fewer of them handle both everyday plumbing and septic systems, and fewer still give you a real price before they start. Here’s why homeowners choose us.
- We handle both sides: homes on sewer and homes on septic, so you don’t need two companies.
- Free on-site estimates with honest, up-front pricing and no bait specials.
- Certified Navien and Bradford White water heater installers, and we can get you whatever equipment your home needs.
- Licensed California C-36 plumbing contractor, license #1042326, with all work guaranteed.
We build relationships with our customers. We want to be the plumber you call for years, so we give you the best service at the best value every time. Seniors and veterans get $50 off, first-time customers get $50 off their first plumbing service, and any plumbing repair is $25 off. Call to claim. We also take emergency calls every day, Sundays included.
Why We Love Working in El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated community, and much of its park and trail system is run by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, which looks after more than two dozen parks. With oak-covered hills and Folsom Lake at the north end, it’s a beautiful place to work. A few places we know well:
- El Dorado Hills Town Center. The center of the community off Latrobe Road, with shops, restaurants and outdoor concerts and events. It’s where a lot of El Dorado Hills meets for dinner and weekend plans.
- New York Creek Trail. A gravel creekside trail through oak woodland, with one end at El Dorado Hills Community Park. Local birders use it year-round.
- Promontory Community Park. One of the district’s parks, on Alexandra Way, with sports fields, courts and a water spray ground that’s busy all summer.
- Browns Ravine at Folsom Lake. On the El Dorado Hills side of Folsom Lake, Browns Ravine gives locals lake access and trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Part of what we like about El Dorado Hills is how much space people have. That also means bigger plumbing systems, longer runs and sometimes a septic tank out back, and we enjoy the work that comes with that. We sponsor high school sports, theater and arts programs in our area, and we’re proud to serve families on both sides of the county line. Sacramento is no more than two hours from the snow or the ocean, and El Dorado Hills is already partway to the mountains.
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 El Dorado Hills
Why is my water pressure so high in El Dorado Hills?
Usually because of elevation. Homes lower on a slope can get more pressure from the water main than plumbing is built to handle, and a pressure regulator protects your pipes. If yours has failed, you may notice banging pipes, dripping faucets or a relief valve leaking at the water heater. We can test it and replace the regulator if needed.
Does my El Dorado Hills home have septic or sewer?
Most homes in the main neighborhoods are on public sewer, but some properties on larger parcels use septic systems. Your property records will usually say, or we can help you find the tank and confirm what you have. Knowing matters, because septic homes need regular pumping and care about what goes down the drain.
How often should I pump my septic tank?
It depends on tank size and how many people live in the house. Pumping on a regular schedule keeps solids out of the leach field, which is the most costly part to replace. We’ll check the level when we pump it and tell you what interval makes sense for your household.
Our big house runs out of hot water. What are our options?
You can go to a larger tank, add a second water heater or switch to tankless. Our guide to tank vs. tankless water heaters in Sacramento covers the trade-offs, and we’ll size a system for your home during a free estimate.
Can you improve the taste of our water?
Yes. Whole-house water filtration treats the water where it enters the home, so every faucet and shower benefits. If hard water is leaving scale on fixtures, we can pair it with a softener. We’ll recommend a setup based on what your water actually needs.
Need a Plumber in El Dorado Hills?
We do it right the first time.
From a hidden leak in a two-story home to a septic tank that needs pumping, our team handles it with honest pricing and work we guarantee. Every estimate is free and done on site. We serve Sacramento County and about 50 miles out, and El Dorado Hills is a regular stop for us.
Call (916) 997-6370 or contact us online to book a visit. We work Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm, and we take emergency calls every day, Sundays included. Tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll take it from there. Seniors and veterans save $50, and so does your first plumbing service.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm, emergency calls every day
- Based in
- Elk Grove, CA
- License
- CA C-36 #1042326