Express Plumbing
Company Overview
Express Plumbing has proudly served the Bay Area since 1989. Trenchless Sewer repair and installation is our specialty. Our offerings encompass water heaters, including tankless options, clogged drain solutions, slab leak repairs, video camera inspections, hydrojetting, and storm drain cleaning and repair. Reach out for same-day availability.
Our commercial plumbing team is ready to assist with restaurant plumbing repairs and installations, grease traps, and interceptors.
In San Mateo, we are the leading trenchless contractor for horizontal boring and directional drilling.
No matter your plumbing needs, we invite you to call us; we are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to protect you.
Our certified plumbers are on call 24/7, ensuring a one-hour response time for any plumbing emergencies.
Visit our website to discover more about the advanced plumbing services we offer throughout the Bay Area. We look forward to earning your business and demonstrating how we can save you time and money.
The journey of our company started in 1989, focusing on the local community.
Since then, we have become the top recommended plumbing and engineering contractor in the Bay Area, serving municipal, commercial, and residential sectors.
You can count on our unparalleled quality and expertise, no matter how big or small the project.
In 2015, we were recognized as Contractor of the Year by the American Public Works Association in Silicon Valley.
Our commitment to quality has earned us community recognition; we welcome your inquiries and are excited to assist with your plumbing requirements.
Nick, the owner of Express Plumbing in San Mateo, CA, did not accidentally choose a plumbing career; he is a third-generation plumber.
From a young age, plumbing and drilling were part of his life, following in his father's footsteps.
Although Express Plumbing boasts a team of certified plumbers and state-of-the-art equipment for horizontal drilling and plumbing projects, Nick is actively involved in every phase of the operation.
Nick welcomes customer feedback and has an open-door policy for direct communication.
His commitment and care for the residential and commercial clients he serves are clear.
Nick is directly involved in meeting the municipal needs of the Bay Area, collaborating with local authorities on various projects.
We welcome you to depend on our 30 years of experience in plumbing and drilling throughout the Bay Area.
Business Services
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- Hydro-jetting
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | Open 24 hours |
Tue: | Open 24 hours |
Wed: | Open 24 hours |
Thu: | Open 24 hours |
Fri: | Open 24 hours |
Sat: | Open 24 hours |
Sun: | Open 24 hours |
Recommended Customer Reviews

We discovered a propane gas leak yesterday. We smelled propane and also noticed that our tank was nearly empty, after being filled only a few days ago. Cindy sent someone out to help ASAP, which ended up being only about an hour. The fellow got to work digging us a new gas line and kept working until it was done, despite the dark and the cold and the rain. We REALLY appreciate this friendly, quick, and efficient help. A gas leak is a dangerous situation, and also left us without heat or ability to use our stove, but thanks to Express Plumbing, within a couple hours we were safe and cozy again. Thank you!

Very capable and the crews knew what they were doing. I had a small issue and they came right back to fix it.

Oscar did a fantastic job fixing my leaking tub and clogged sink. His supervisor Al called ahead of time to ask for photos of the tub faucet so Oscar could be sure to have the parts before he arrived, so he could fix the problem in one trip. Oscar was competent, friendly, and professional. Although it was fortunately not necessary to replace the faucet, Oscar was creative in discovering a way to replace the faucet without having to destroy the tile around it. The price was very reasonable. I will call Express Plumbing again!

These guys are the best plumbers I have ever used! When we had problems (the Thursday before 4th of July weekend) Joe called us back personally and asked what was going on-he spent his time on the phone listening and explaining what the scenarios might be. Then he had 2 of his guys come out (he texted with ETA which was so nice and helpful) shortly after I spoke with him. The plumbers were super friendly and fixed the problems in record time. I have never dealt with such an awesome plumbing company-it shows that it comes from the top down. Highly recommend!

We had a catastrophic plumbing failure at our house, the main line leaked under the house and our lateral sewer collapsed. Jon and Joe came out with a crew and made 'better'. They worked their schedule to get it done quickly, efficiently and right. They discovered another issue and were able to quickly modify schedules to get it reported so our plumbing could still be used in the house. They are not done yet, but I wanted to leave this review because I'd how effortless they are making it. Awesome people and great crews

This is a great plumbing company! They are able to do everything, nothing is beyond them. The work is completed per agreement, and is expertly done. No half way jobs.

My sink in the bathroom was clogged, the pipe had come apart under the sink and everytime you turned it on water leaked all over the floor. I called Express Plumbing and within 20 minutes Derrick arrived to take care of the problem. He was very pleasant and professional. Fixed the problem and I will definitely use them again!

Jonathan Wheeler from Express Plumbing was amazing! We called in the very late evening upon discovering our toilet was clogged and sewage was backing up into our shower. He was prompt, professional and very pleasant. Fees were very reasonable for a nighttime rescue. He even provided us with a pop off valve for our clean out to prevent future back ups into the house if sewer line clogs again. Called many plumbers this evening and Express came through and helped us out quickly!

Had to replace a lateral sewer line due to intruding roots into the original sectioned pipe. After having at least 10 (no joke!) plumbing companies come out for an estimate, I picked Express Plumbing for the job. Not only did they offer the lowest estimate, but they also completed the work promptly, efficiently and with a huge smile on their face. Rufino and his team know what they're doing. Office ladies Amy and Kimberly are a pleasure to interact with. John Karam is there to save you money. Couldn't be happier with the entire experience. If you're looking for a trenchless lateral sewer replacement, look no further than Express Plumbing!
Bonus: If you're in San Mateo, make sure to check out the Cost-Sharing Program, which will save you a pretty penny! https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/1910/Citywide-Private-Lateral-Cost-Sharing-Pr

If you want to get ripped off by a plumber than use Express Plumbing. Robert changed our plumbing to a system that doesn't work. We get spurts of scalding water! The manager Brad promised to help but never heard back from him. We wanted our system fixed not changed. They just DO NOT CARE!