Plumber in Sacramento, CA
Plumbing repair for Sacramento’s older neighborhoods and newer homes alike
Sacramento has some of the oldest housing in the region, and that shapes almost every plumbing call we take in the city. In Curtis Park, much of the neighborhood was built in the 1910s and 1920s. Land Park filled in mostly during the 1930s. East Sacramento and Midtown are full of homes that have been remodeled several times, often with old pipe still hidden behind new walls.
2 Brothers Plumbing is based just south of the city in Elk Grove, and we’ve been in the trades since 1988. We understand older plumbing: galvanized supply lines that slowly close up with rust, cast-iron and clay sewer lines that crack and let roots in, and gas piping that was never sized for a modern kitchen. We also work on the newer homes in Natomas, Greenhaven and the Pocket area.
If your older Sacramento home is showing its age, we can help you fix it once and fix it right. Call (916) 997-6370 to talk with a local plumber.
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- Since 1988in the trades
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Plumbing services in Sacramento
In older Sacramento neighborhoods, problems tend to come from the pipes themselves rather than the fixtures. Corroded supply lines, root-filled sewer laterals and undersized gas piping are everyday work for us here. Add the region’s shifting clay soils and hot summers, and buried lines take a beating. The good news is that most of these problems give warning signs first, and catching them early saves money. These are the services Sacramento homeowners need most often:
Repiping
Galvanized pipe rusts from the inside, which causes low pressure and brown water. Repiping with modern materials gives you strong, clean water for decades and ends the cycle of patching one leak after another.
Sewer Line Repair
Clay and cast-iron sewer lines under older homes crack and separate as the soil moves. We repair the damaged section or replace the line, depending on what the camera shows.
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Under a mature tree or a finished driveway, trenchless methods can replace a sewer line without digging up your whole yard.
Sewer Camera Inspection
Buying an older home in Land Park or Curtis Park? A camera inspection shows you the condition of the sewer line before you close.
Hydro Jetting
Root intrusion and years of buildup won’t clear with a basic snake. Hydro jetting scours the pipe walls clean.
Drain Cleaning
Older cast-iron drains get rough and narrow inside as they age. We clear clogs and tell you honestly whether the line itself needs attention.
Water Line Repair
An old main water line from the street can leak underground for months. We find it and repair or replace it.
Water Heaters
Many older homes have water heaters tucked into tight closets. We install Navien and Bradford White units that fit the space and meet current code.
Emergency Plumbing
An old pipe can let go without warning, often at the worst time. We take emergency calls every day, Sundays included.
Our step-by-step process
Older homes come with surprises, so in Sacramento our process puts extra weight on finding the real cause and explaining it clearly before any work starts. We want you to understand your home’s plumbing, not just get a bill. Whether you live in a Curtis Park bungalow, an East Sacramento two-story or a Midtown fourplex, the steps are the same. Here’s how it works.
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You call, we come out
Call us Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm, or any day for an emergency. Let us know the age of your home if you know it, along with what you’re seeing: low pressure, a slow drain, a sewer smell or a leak. We schedule a time and send a technician to your door.
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A free on-site estimate
In an older Sacramento home, we look past the symptom. A slow drain might be a simple clog, or it might be roots in a clay sewer lateral. Low pressure might be one bad valve, or it might be galvanized pipe throughout the house. We find out which, then give you a real price for the real job. No teaser pricing. If your water heater is part of the conversation, our guide to tank vs. tankless water heaters in the Sacramento area is a good read before you decide.
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You approve the plan
We explain your options plainly. Sometimes a spot repair is the smart move. Sometimes whole-house repiping or a trenchless sewer replacement saves you money over time. You choose. For larger projects, you can qualify for financing right from your estimate.
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We do the work
We respect older homes. That means protecting original floors and trim, opening walls only where we have to and keeping the job site clean. In crawlspaces we work carefully around old wiring and framing, and we bring the work up to current code where it touches. If we find something unexpected once we’re in, we stop and talk to you before going further.
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We test it
After a repair, we check water pressure at the fixtures, run every drain we touched, check for leaks and test gas connections. On sewer work, we can run a camera through the line to show you the finished result. You see the proof, not just our word.
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We close you out
We walk you through what we did and what to keep an eye on in an older home, such as other sections of galvanized pipe or a sewer line that will need attention in a few years. We’d rather you plan for it than be surprised by it. All of our work is guaranteed, and most new installs carry a one-year warranty on leaks and labor. We want to be the plumber you call for the life of the house.
Why Choose 2 Brothers Plumbing in Sacramento
Sacramento homeowners have plenty of choices. Here’s why many of them choose a smaller, local team like ours, especially for older homes that need a careful hand:
- Experience with older homes: galvanized supply lines, cast-iron and clay sewers, and dated gas piping.
- Honest, free on-site estimates. You get a real price first, not a low number that grows later.
- Licensed California C-36 plumbing contractor (#1042326), working in the trades since 1988.
- We build relationships. Customers tell us we go the extra mile, and they call us back.
We’re not a call center with a fleet of strangers. We’re a local crew that cares how your home works after we leave. We also give back, sponsoring high school sports, theater and arts programs in our area. Many Sacramento neighborhoods are full of longtime owners, and they know a plumber who gets it right the first time is worth more than a cheap quote. Ask about our current discounts, including $50 off for seniors and veterans and $50 off a first plumbing service.
Why We Love Working in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento is the heart of our region, and our team has spent decades working in its homes and businesses. Some of our favorite places in the city:
- Old Sacramento Waterfront. Twenty-eight acres of historic riverfront where the Transcontinental Railroad got its start and the Pony Express ended its run. It’s one of the places we point to when friends visit.
- Golden 1 Center. Home of the Sacramento Kings in downtown Sacramento, and a big part of what brings people downtown for games and concerts.
- William Land Park and the Sacramento Zoo. More than 200 acres of green space, with the Sacramento Zoo inside it. The neighborhoods around the park hold some of the city’s best older homes.
- McKinley Park. East Sacramento’s favorite park, known for its rose garden, which dates to 1928. The streets around it are lined with older homes we know well.
- Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park. The adobe fort from 1839 that started it all, sitting in the middle of Midtown.
What we love most about Sacramento is its character. Homes here have history. A Curtis Park bungalow or an East Sacramento Tudor was built with care, and it deserves a plumber who will treat it that way. We also like the challenge. Older plumbing rarely follows the drawings, if drawings exist at all, and every house teaches us something. At the same time, the city keeps changing, with new construction downtown and growing neighborhoods to the north and south. Whether your home is a century old or brand new, we bring the same approach: find the real problem, give you an honest price and do it right the first time. And we take emergency calls every day, Sundays included.
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.
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Great service, professional and responsive
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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 Sacramento
My older Sacramento home has low water pressure. What causes that?
Galvanized steel pipe is the most common cause. It rusts on the inside, and over decades the opening narrows until less water gets through. A single bad valve or regulator can also be the problem, so we test before recommending anything. If the pipe itself is the issue, repiping is the lasting fix, and it can often be done without major damage to your walls.
Do tree roots really get into sewer lines?
Yes, especially in older neighborhoods with mature trees and clay sewer pipe. Roots find the joints and grow inside, which causes repeated backups. Hydro jetting clears them, and a camera inspection tells us whether the line needs repair or replacement. If it does, trenchless methods can often save your trees and landscaping.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying an older home in Sacramento?
We recommend it. A standard home inspection usually doesn’t include a camera look inside the sewer line. For a house built decades ago, a camera inspection can reveal cracked, offset or root-filled pipe before it becomes your expense. It’s a small step that can save a lot of money and stress.
Can you add a gas line in an older house?
Yes. Licensed plumbers install gas lines, and we do it often for kitchen remodels, gas dryers and outdoor cooking areas. In older homes, we check that the existing gas piping is sized for the added load and in good condition.
Do you work in Sacramento on weekends?
We’re open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm. On Sundays the office is closed, but we take emergency calls every day, Sundays included. For a burst pipe in an older home, shut off the main valve first, then call us.
Schedule Your Sacramento Plumber
We do it right the first time.
Whether you own a century-old bungalow near Land Park or a newer home in Natomas, 2 Brothers Plumbing is ready to help with honest advice and work that’s done right the first time. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate, and nothing starts until you approve the price. All of our work is guaranteed.
Call (916) 997-6370 or contact us online to set up a visit. We’re open Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm, and we take emergency calls every day, Sundays included. Seniors and veterans save $50, so be sure to mention it. We look forward to helping you take care of your home.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–7pm, emergency calls every day
- Based in
- Elk Grove, CA
- License
- CA C-36 #1042326