Same-day plumbing repair for San Rafael homes — from Eichler slab leaks in Terra Linda to galvanized pipe failures in Gerstle Park.
San Rafael is the oldest city in Marin, and its plumbing shows it — galvanized supply lines in Gerstle Park and Dominican that have rusted nearly shut, mid-century copper running through Eichler slabs in Terra Linda and Marinwood, and clay sewer laterals under Sun Valley's mature oaks that draw in roots every rainy season. We've worked these systems since 1986, so we know which San Rafael problems are quick fixes and which ones are hiding water damage behind a wall. From the low-lying Canal and Santa Venetia flats to the steep streets above downtown, John Owens Services shows up the same day, diagnoses the real cause, and fixes it right the first time.
In most cases we offer same-day plumbing repair across San Rafael and Marin County, and we prioritize active leaks and sewer backups. Call us and we'll give you a realistic arrival window, not a vague all-day promise.
Yes — the original copper running through those concrete slabs is a common San Rafael repair for us. We pinpoint the leak with electronic detection first, then recommend a spot repair or a reroute so we're not jackhammering blindly.
That's almost always corroded galvanized supply piping, common in pre-1960 homes around Gerstle Park, Dominican, and downtown. We can confirm it and walk you through repiping options that restore full pressure and clean water.
Every job is performed by John Owens Services under California contractor's license #501853, fully licensed and insured. That means permitted, code-compliant work that passes inspection — important for sewer, gas, and supply-line repairs in Marin.
From the Marin coast to Sonoma wine country, we bring honest plumbing, heating & cooling to homeowners across both counties — based locally since 1986.