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Leak after leak, low pressure, rusty water? Time to repipe.

When old galvanized or worn-out pipes keep leaking, we replace them with new copper water lines: the main line from the meter, and the lines to your kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and water heater.

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New copper water lines run along a white wall to the laundry and sink hookups
New copper water lines for a laundry and sink

Sound familiar?

  • Leak after leak in the same old pipes
  • Low water pressure all over the house
  • Rusty or discolored water
  • Old galvanized main line
  • Remodel that needs new water lines

What we do about it

New main line
A new copper main line from the meter to the house, like the old galvanized mains we’ve replaced.
New lines inside
New copper lines to the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and water heater, with new valves.
A price before the work
You see the plan and the price before we open a wall. Estimates are free.

Repiping, in our customers’ words

4.9average from 676 reviews on Yelp
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  • “They showed up about an hour after I called and had things completed right away. Fast and efficient service at a reasonable price.”
    Robert W., OaklandToilet reseated,
  • “The job was done cleanly and quickly and Issac was really great about giving helpful advice for next time as well as answering a lot of other questions I had. … Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San FranciscoRepair, plus help with faucet pressure,
  • “I had a weekend emergency and they were at my house in 30 minutes.”
    Mary S., San FranciscoWeekend emergency,
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  • “Called AB's Plumbing Service for a clog flooding out our driveway. They came out within 45min. … Ab, Issac and Omar were very knowledgeable and helpful. They are considerate about pricing.”
    Jeffrey J., OaklandClog flooding the driveway,
  • “They snaked the pipe and cleared out all the grease and oil buildup that was causing the problem. Even better, they took the time to explain how to prevent it from happening again, which I really appreciated. … They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union CityClogged kitchen sink cleared,
  • “Came out right away, fit me in for work the next day, fixed my standing water under the house problem by digging down through concrete & placing a sump pump then tied it into the sewer line. He and his team were professional, efficient, cleaned up perfectly afterward, all at a good price.”
    Cheryl R., OaklandSump pump for water under the house,

Recent repiping work

  • A new main line connection and valve inside an open meter box in the ground
    Replaced main line at the meter box
  • New copper water lines inside an opened wall beside an old gray pipe
    New copper lines inside an open wall
  • New copper pipe with press fittings running under the floor framing
    New copper pipe under the house
  • A new red-sleeved main water line laid in a narrow trench through a lawn
    New main water line in a trench
  • A new red-sleeved main water line in a trench turning a corner along a walkway
    New main water line run through the yard
  • Narrow trench across a front yard with a new blue water service line laid at the bottom
    New water service line run through the front yard
  • New water line wrapped in blue protective tape with a red shutoff valve, entering a stucco wall above an open trench
    New water line, wrapped where it enters the wall
  • Two new blue-sleeved water lines laid in a long open trench beside a brick wall
    New water lines in a trench along the house

How a job goes

Four steps, each one backed by a customer’s own words.

  1. 1

    You call or text

    Day or night. Tell us what’s happening, and send a photo if it helps.

    “They responded on the first call and gave text updates.”
    Jeff J., Hayward, on Yelp
  2. 2

    We find the cause

    We diagnose before we fix. For drains and sewers that can mean a camera down the line, so you see it too.

    “He then ran a camera through the line and showed me exactly what was causing the backup: tree roots had intruded into the sewer pipe.”
    Natalye B., Oakland, on Yelp
  3. 3

    You get the price first

    We explain the fix and what it costs before any work starts. No hidden fees.

    “Estimates were accurate and totally transparent.”
    Connie B., San Francisco, on Yelp
  4. 4

    We fix it and clean up

    Shoe covers on, work area cleaned, and everything tested before we leave.

    “They wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned up thoroughly afterward.”
    Claude Q., Union City, on Yelp

Get a free estimate

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call you back. If something is flooding or backing up right now, calling is fastest.

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Rather talk to someone?

Call (510) 753-8649

Or text us a photo of the problem. Hablamos español.

Email us at contact@abs-plumbingservices.com

New customers get 10% off their first service. Mention the website when you call.

Repiping: questions people ask

What does repiping include?

Replacing old water pipes with new ones. Depending on what your house needs, that can be the main line from the meter, the lines inside the house, or both. We look first and tell you what’s worth replacing.

What pipe do you use?

Our recent repipes use copper, including copper with press-fit (ProPress) fittings.

Will I know the price before you start?

Yes. We look at your pipes, explain what needs replacing and give you a price before any work starts. Estimates are free.

How fast can you get here?

It depends on where you are and what’s going on, but for emergencies we head out right away. Reviewers regularly mention the crew arriving within the hour.

Are you really open 24/7?

Yes. Call any time, including nights and weekends.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. AB’s Plumbing is licensed and insured in California.

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