When you need a plumber in San Francisco, CA, Magic Plumbing Heating & Cooling is the team locals have trusted since 1980. From a burst pipe in the Sunset to a backed-up sewer in the Mission, we respond fast — same-day service, open every day. Call us at 415-441-2255.

Plumbing Services in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco homes are some of the most character-rich — and most plumbing-intensive — in the Bay Area. Victorian flats, Edwardian row houses, and pre-war apartment buildings all come with aging infrastructure that needs experienced hands. Our licensed service experts handle everything from the routine to the complex.

• Water Heater Repair & Replacement — Traditional and tankless unit service for SF’s wide range of building types. Learn more about our water heater service.
• Toilet Repair & Replacement — From running toilets to full replacements in multi-unit buildings, we handle every toilet call quickly and cleanly.
• Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing — Leaky faucets, clogged sinks, dripping showers — we repair or replace fixtures in every room.
• Drain Cleaning — Kitchen, bath, and main sewer line clogs cleared fast. Learn more about our drain cleaning service.
• Sewer Line Repair & Replacement — Full sewer service from video inspection to trenchless replacement. Learn more about our sewer line service.
• Repiping — San Francisco’s older housing stock is full of galvanized pipes past their prime. Our repiping service replaces them with copper or PEX built to last.
• Gas Line Services — Certified professionals for gas line repairs and installations throughout SF.
• Slab Leak Detection & Repair — We locate and repair slab leaks precisely before opening any concrete.
• Water Leak Detection — Advanced technology finds hidden leaks in walls, ceilings, and underground before they become major damage.
• Hydro Jetting — High-pressure water flush clears grease, scale, and root buildup that snaking can’t touch.
• Trenchless Sewer Repair — Fix underground sewer pipes without tearing up your yard, driveway, or sidewalk.

Common Plumbing Problems in San Francisco Homes

San Francisco’s housing stock is among the oldest in California. Victorians, Edwardians, and early 20th-century apartment buildings throughout the city bring a predictable set of plumbing challenges our service experts deal with every day:

• Galvanized supply lines — Pre-1960s homes throughout the Richmond, Sunset, and Mission districts commonly have original galvanized pipes that corrode from the inside, reducing water pressure and eventually failing. Repiping with copper or PEX is the long-term fix.
• Clay and Orangeburg sewer laterals — Older SF neighborhoods have clay or Orangeburg sewer pipes that crack, collapse, or get infiltrated by roots from street trees. Video inspection is the right first step before any sewer repair.
• Shared sewer lines in flats and TICs — Multi-unit buildings throughout SF share sewer infrastructure, meaning a blockage in one unit affects others. We handle shared-line diagnostics and repairs in all building types.
• Water heater failures in tight spaces — SF homes often have water heaters in closets, under stairs, or in cramped basement areas. Our service experts are experienced working in the confined spaces common in SF construction.
• Fog and moisture-driven corrosion — SF’s coastal climate accelerates corrosion on exposed fittings, water heater connections, and older cast iron drain lines, particularly in western neighborhoods like the Outer Sunset and Outer Richmond.

Heating & Cooling Services in San Francisco

Most San Francisco homes were built before central air conditioning was standard — and many still rely on wall heaters, floor furnaces, or radiant systems. Magic Plumbing’s HVAC service experts are a dedicated team separate from our plumbing service experts, available every day of the year.

• Ductless Mini-Split Installation — The ideal solution for SF homes without ductwork. Cool or heat individual rooms without major construction.
• Furnace Repair & Replacement — We service and replace all furnace types, including the floor furnaces common in older SF homes.
• Wall Heater Service — Repair and replacement of the gas wall heaters found throughout SF flats and apartments.
• Heat Pump Installation — Energy-efficient heating and cooling in one system — increasingly popular as SF moves toward electrification.
• AC Installation & Repair — Window units, mini-splits, and central systems — we install and service all types.

Why Choose Magic Plumbing in San Francisco?

• Serving SF Since 1980 — Over 40 years working in San Francisco homes. We know the building stock, the neighborhoods, and the specific challenges of older SF construction.
• Same-Day Service, Open Every Day — Plumbing emergencies don’t wait for Monday morning. Neither do we.
• Licensed, Bonded & Insured — CSLB license #698806. Every job performed by licensed service experts.
• Upfront Pricing — No Surprises — We explain the cost before any work begins.
• Total Care Club — Annual membership covering priority scheduling, discounts, and annual plumbing inspection. Ask about it when you call.

Serving San Francisco — Neighborhoods & Zip Codes

Magic Plumbing serves all of San Francisco, including zip codes 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94127, 94129, 94130, 94131, 94132, 94133, 94134. Our service experts know these neighborhoods well:

• Mission District — Dense Victorian flats with aging galvanized pipes and shared sewer laterals
• Inner & Outer Sunset — Fog-belt neighborhoods with moisture-driven corrosion and aging water heaters
• Inner & Outer Richmond — Large residential district with older housing stock and frequent repiping calls
• Noe Valley — Charming Victorian and Edwardian homes with classic SF plumbing challenges
• Castro & Eureka Valley — Mix of historic and remodeled homes with regular drain and water heater service
• Pacific Heights & Cow Hollow — Upscale historic homes with complex plumbing systems and high-end fixture needs
• SOMA & Potrero Hill — Mix of industrial conversions and residential buildings, full plumbing service
• Bernal Heights — Hillside neighborhood with older homes and sewer line stress from soil movement
• Excelsior & Visitacion Valley — Working-class neighborhoods with mid-century homes and aging infrastructure
• Bayview & Hunters Point — Residential and light industrial area with fast emergency response
• North Beach & Telegraph Hill — Older Italian neighborhood with dense housing and frequent drain calls
• Marina & Cow Hollow — Post-1906 construction on fill land — a unique soil environment for underground pipes
• Twin Peaks & Forest Hill — Hillside homes where steep grades stress sewer lines and drainage

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you get to my San Francisco home?

For most calls, we can have a plumbing service expert at your door the same day. Call 415-441-2255 — we’re open every day.

Do you work in multi-unit buildings and flats?

Yes — multi-unit buildings are a core part of our San Francisco service. We handle shared sewer lines, individual unit calls, and building-wide repiping projects. We work with both owner-occupants and property managers.

My SF home is old — can you work on Victorian-era plumbing?

Absolutely. We’ve been working in San Francisco’s Victorian, Edwardian, and early 20th-century homes since 1980. We know exactly what to expect — galvanized supply lines, clay sewer laterals, cast iron drains, and cramped utility access — and how to handle all of it.

Do you handle sewer lateral compliance for SF’s SSLR program?

Yes. San Francisco’s Sewer System Lateral Replacement (SSLR) program requires property owners to inspect and often repair or replace their private sewer lateral when selling or remodeling. We perform the required video inspections and complete the lateral work to bring properties into compliance.

Are your plumbers licensed to work in San Francisco?

Yes. Magic Plumbing holds CSLB license #698806 and is fully bonded and insured to work throughout San Francisco.

Need a plumber in San Francisco? Call Magic Plumbing at 415-441-2255 — same-day service, open every day.