Plumbing Services in San Francisco: The Mission District

Mission District Plumbing & Sewer Services

Ace Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. has been a trusted San Francisco plumbing contractor since 2003. We’re licensed (CSLB #829071) and serve Mission District homes, apartment buildings, restaurants and businesses seven days a week, 7 AM to 9 PM. From drain cleaning and new water heater installation to trenchless sewer repair and emergency service, we handle every plumbing job from start to finish.

The Mission has some of the oldest housing in San Francisco. The 1906 fire was stopped at 20th Street, so many of the Victorian and Edwardian homes south of it still stand today, and so do the original cast-iron drain and clay sewer lines underneath them. Alongside them are newer condo buildings and mixed-use buildings with shops below and apartments above. Then there are the busy restaurant kitchens along Valencia, Mission and 24th Streets. Each one has its own plumbing needs, and our technicians know them all. We start every sewer call with a video camera inspection, and when the line qualifies, we use trenchless methods to repair it with minimal digging.

Whether you own a single-family home, manage one of the Mission’s many apartment buildings or run a restaurant that needs its drains flowing every night, Ace is here for routine maintenance and urgent plumbing emergencies alike. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and offer free estimates on sewer, water heater and leak repairs. Call (415) 824-6444.

Your Local Plumbing contractor in the mission 

From a clogged toilet in a Dolores Street Victorian to a backed-up floor drain in a Valencia Street kitchen, Ace handles everything from everyday repairs to complete system upgrades. Our services include drain cleaning and sewer repair, hydrojetting for grease-clogged lines, trenchless sewer replacement, water heater repair and replacement, tankless water heater installation and whole-home repiping for older buildings. Restaurant owners can learn more about our commercial restaurant plumbing services, and property managers can see how we support HOAs and multi-unit buildings. Every job comes with an upfront price, because we charge by the job, not by the hour. Read what our neighbors say in our customer reviews, browse the full list of services below, or call (415) 824-6444 the next time you need a plumber in the Mission. We also serve nearby Bernal Heights, the Castro and SoMa.

 

Our Mission District Plumbing Services Include




faq: Mission District Plumbing

  • Do you offer emergency plumbing in the Mission District?

    Yes. Ace responds to plumbing emergencies across the Mission seven days a week, including sewer backups, burst pipes, overflowing toilets, failed water heaters and suspected gas leaks. If a permanent repair can’t be finished the same day, we make a temporary but effective fix so your home or business keeps running. Learn more about our emergency plumbing services or call (415) 824-6444.

  • Why do older Mission homes have so many sewer problems?

    The 1906 fire stopped at 20th Street, so many Mission homes south of it are more than a century old. Many still rely on their original clay sewer lines, which can crack or let tree roots in, causing backups. We start with a video camera inspection to find the exact problem. When the line qualifies, our trenchless sewer replacement avoids tearing up your yard or sidewalk.

  • My Victorian has low water pressure or discolored water. Do I need to repipe?

    Possibly. Common signs you need repiping include dropping water pressure, discolored water and more than one pipe failing in the past year. Ace inspects your existing lines and then recommends either a full repipe or a targeted repair, with a written estimate before work begins. Estimates for whole-home repiping are free.

  • What is hydrojetting, and when do I need it?

    Hydrojetting clears drain and sewer lines with high-pressure water, using machines that run at up to 4,000 PSI. Unlike a snake, which only pushes a blockage around, hydrojetting scours grease, sludge, roots and scale from the pipe walls without excavation. It’s the right choice for slow drains that keep coming back, recurring backups and gurgling pipes.

  • Do you offer drain maintenance plans for Mission restaurants?

    Yes. Restaurants along Valencia, Mission and 24th Streets can set up a preventive hydrojetting program on a 90-day, semi-annual or annual schedule. Regular jetting keeps grease from building up in kitchen lines and helps you stay compliant with health department requirements. Estimates are free, with no consultation fee. See our restaurant plumbing services.

  • Does plumbing work in San Francisco require a permit?

    Some plumbing work, such as repiping, requires a permit from San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection. When your project needs one, Ace pulls and manages the permit for you, so you don’t have to navigate the city’s process yourself.

  • Is Ace licensed, and how do you charge?

    Ace Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured contractor (CSLB #829071) and has served San Francisco since 2003. We charge by the job, not by the hour, and offer free estimates on most services, so you know the price before work begins. Read our customer reviews or call (415) 824-6444.