Sump Pump Repair in Alameda, CA
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Alameda County15 plumbers available
All Sump Pump Repair Pros in Alameda
Plumbing Guys
4.8·28 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Sunday-evening clogged pipe cleared with jetting equipment
Same-day sump-pump valve replacement (left-and-returned-with-part…
Same-day faucet-stem replacement squeezed into busy schedule for…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·2.6k reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day and after-hours response is documented
7 weekend/emergency mentions including Sunday squeeze-in slots…
Concerns
32 of 100 sampled reviews are 1-star
Pricing complaints are recurring
Dispatch communication has been called out
Plumbing Care Inc
4.9·2.0k reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Tankless water heater work draws repeat praise
After-hours response confirmed
Technicians lay out multiple price options instead of pushing the…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Big Brothers Plumbing Inc
5·151 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
Solid pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival is documented
After-hours response is concrete
Concerns
Two Yelp reviewers describe communication failures
One repeat customer reports a leak repair that failed
Big Smile Plumbing
5·99 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Rolando often arrives within minutes of a call
Sewer-lateral pricing came in significantly lower than three…
Multiple reviewers describe weekend and short-notice work
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling
4.7·3.4k reviews·
6 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Expert workmanship: 2 of 5 reviews highlight technicians going…
Fast emergency response: Technician arrived within 2 hours…
Clear communication when present: 2 of 5 reviews specifically…
Concerns
2 of 5 reviews report significant scheduling failures…
Billing ethics concern: Customer with disabilities was asked to…
Poor follow-up communication: Reviewer reported no return call…
Golden Coast Plumbing and Rooter Inc
4.9·17 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Joel quotes from photos and orders parts same-day
21 fast-response mentions and 11 communication callouts in a…
Pricing comes in below competing quotes
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Oakland Rooter Plumbing
4.9·99 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
30 fast-response mentions and free consultations are documented
Honest scoping is repeated
Sunday after-hours availability is documented
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Pacific Plumbing Systems
5·62 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Todd repeatedly named for on-time arrivals, leaving the work area…
Repaired a homeowner's botched copper-line solder job without…
Visible employee retention
Concerns
One reviewer was a confirmed no-show for a scheduled morning…
Manufacturer shower-cartridge part flagged as expensive, though…
Capelli Plumbing
4.9·386 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Repeat-customer pattern
Same/next-day scheduling
Two techs arrived within 20 minutes for an upstairs toilet…
Concerns
Schedule communication has slipped
Some recent visits described as rushed or rough relative to the…
Oakland Plumbing Experts
4.9·37 reviews·
In AlamedaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Scott repeatedly fixes problems over the phone at no cost
Sunday and weekend availability is documented
Concerns
One 2-star review reports a $140 minimum fee for a brief toilet…
Michael Gardner Plumbing
5·98 reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Sunday and emergency response within 30 minutes
Lays out multiple price options from lowest to highest cost…
Came back next-day during the holidays after handling another…
Concerns
One-person operation — at least one reviewer waited because…
Total Underground Construction
5·6 reviews·
5 mi awayGoogle Verified
+6 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Drove out same night free of charge to make a clogged sewer line…
Joe told one caller exactly how to fix her sink herself with a…
Arrived within 20 minutes for a water-pressure emergency and…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Service Hero Plumbing & Air
4.6·1.3k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Sunday call run 4+ hours into the late evening until resolved
Hydro-jetting capability
Technicians explain progress and least-cost solutions before…
Concerns
Pricing flagged as 'expensive' by 2 of 87 analyzed reviewers
Discount Plumbing Rooter Services
4.9·2.9k reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Multiple named techs called out positively (Saul, Carlos, Mike,…
Difficult-access leak repair completed within an hour despite…
Dispatcher Magda + clean communication called out on a garbage…
Concerns
Same 4-star reviewer flagged worn-out torch and missing basic…
Common Sump Pump Repair Scenarios
Sump Pump Not Running
When rain is coming and your sump pump won't activate, your basement is at risk. Check the float switch and power supply first.
Sump Pump Running Constantly
A pump that runs non-stop may have a stuck float switch, undersized pump, or high water table issue that needs professional diagnosis.
Sump Pump Replacement
Sump pumps last 7-10 years. Replace proactively before failure to avoid flood damage during the next heavy rain.
Battery Backup Installation
A battery backup sump pump activates during power outages — the exact time you're most likely to need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does sump pump repair cost in Alameda, CA?
Sump pump repair in Alameda costs $150-$400 for common fixes like float switch replacement or check valve issues. Full sump pump replacement with installation runs $500-$1,200. Battery backup systems add $300-$800.
How often should I replace my sump pump?
Replace your sump pump every 7-10 years, or sooner if it runs frequently during storms. In Alameda and Alameda County, homes with high water tables or frequent basement moisture should test their sump pump at least quarterly.
Do I need a battery backup sump pump?
If your Alameda home has a finished basement, stores valuables in the basement, or loses power during storms, a battery backup is essential. Power outages during heavy rain are when sump pumps are needed most.
Can a plumber install a sump pump?
Yes — plumbers handle sump pump installation including the pit, discharge line, check valve, and connections. In Alameda County, new sump pump installations may require a permit.
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