Marin Plumbing - Best Plumber serving Marin and Sonoma Counties

Marin Plumbing
40 Montego Key
Novato, CA 94949
CALL 415-883-1243
License Number: 611745

Gas Line Repair and Installation – Marin Plumber

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Gas Leak – What to do if you smell gas?

If you smell natural gas, or suspect a gas line leak:

  1. Leave the area immediately!
  2. Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance (NOT near the gas)
  3. Call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 To shut off your gas.
  4. Call me for repair. 415-883-1243

Gas Line Plumbing Services

Gas Line Installation

Fortunately, gas lines do not often need repair. When they do, it is usually the result of corrosion in an underground gas line or a ruptured gas line due to house settling or earthquake. If your gas line needs repair, I can fix it and run a test of the entire system to make sure you have no other gas line leaks or other issues.  

Most of my work with gas lines involves gas line installation. Upgraded gas appliances, installation of gas fire pits or gas heaters, replacing an electric appliance with a gas version, and preparing an additional dwelling unit (ADU) all require new gas line installation.

Gas Line Installation

Most homes are built with just enough gas capacity for the appliances that were originally installed in the home. That means that you’ll probably need a new gas line run from the meter if you want more (or larger) gas appliances. That requires a permit and a final inspection by the county.

Gas Line EQ Shutoff

The good news is that your home will be safer for it because new building codes require an earthquake shutoff valve for any new gas line installation.

You may know that the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed 25,000 buildings. And 90% were destroyed by fires caused by gas leaks.

More recently in the 1995 Kobe Japan earthquake, 148 separate fires destroyed 6,513 buildings. That’s why an earthquake shutoff valve is a good thing.

About Me

gas line repair

I am Brian Cooke, I started Marin Plumbing in 1991 and was a plumber for several years before that. When you call Marin Plumbing you will always get me. That’s how I can guarantee top levels of service. There aren’t a lot of plumbers around with over 33 years of experience. I offer the highest professional standards in terms of reliability, speed, cleanliness (both personal appearance and equipment), as well as a reputation for clear and thorough communication about your plumbing issues and the range of options for fixing them. 

Marin Plumbing for gas line installation.

It should go without saying that you really need your gas lines to be installed in the safest way possible.

Plumbing Code

Not only have I been a licensed plumber for 30 years (CA-36 #611745) but I also have advanced education from PHCC plumbing heating cooling contractors school. This means I can evaluate your gas line system and total fixture demand and accurately calculate the total demand draw. Using this calculation, I perform the installation according to the standards in the Uniform Plumbing Codebook.

What this means for you is the safest possible installation that will always pass inspection the first time.

My gas line installation service includes:

  • Inspect existing gas lines and proposed location of new fixtures
  • Evaluation of current system
  • Specification and planning of new installation
  • Permit application process
  • Installation & Testing
  • Meet with inspector and perform full 15-minute pressure test
  • Finalize gas connection to system and ensure proper operation

Premium Plumbing Services

Marin Plumbing is a premium plumbing service.  Marin County customers expect and deserve the most experienced, professional, accurate, and cleanest plumber you can find. If you value a job done right, the first time, I am the plumber for you. I may not be the cheapest option but I am personable, communicative, and use my years of experience to ensure your job is done right the first time. Plus I’m the plumber you won’t mind having in your home or place of business.

Call me at 415-883-1243 for a quote to professionally fix or install your gas line.

Clogged Toilet – San Rafael Toilet Unclog

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Toilet Unclog San Rafael & Marin

Even as Marin County’s premier plumber, I still have to face clogged toilets on a daily basis.

Sometimes all you need is an object removed or a drain cleared

Clogged Toilet Prevention

As a plumber, I know how to prevent clogged toilets in my home and I can help you prevent them in your home too. 

Of course, I can’t do anything to prevent junior from flushing Teddy Bear down the toilet. But I can make sure your toilet is flushing optimally, and there is nothing blocking the flow to the drainpipes, and nothing is blocking the house drainage system to the sewer line in the street.  

Professional Toilet Unclogging?

When I started as an 18-year-old in 1987, I was an apprentice installing waste lines, water lines, gas lines, and plumbing fixtures for newly-built luxury homes in Ross, Kentfield, Tiburon, and other affluent communities. Many of these homes had 7 to 12 full bathrooms!

Not many plumbers have installed gold-plated plumbing fixtures next to silk wallpaper. That experience taught me precision and attention to detail which to this day allows me to satisfy the requirements to the most professional standards.

I’m still happy to unclog your toilet.

I can help with anything from a small clog that you can’t clear with a plunger to removing the toilet and snaking (aka cabling or rootering) the line. I can identify and fix your drainage and sewage problems and prescribe a remedy or maintenance to avoid future issues.

You Deserve Marin County’s Best Plumber

I’m Brian Cooke, I started Marin Plumbing in 1991 because I felt that customers in Marin County needed a plumber with higher professional standards. You deserve a plumber who shows up on time and goes the extra mile to finish the job quickly. You deserve a plumber who maintains the highest levels of cleanliness both in terms of personal appearance and equipment. 

Let’s face it you don’t want a plumber who brings other people’s STUFF into your home. 

Brian Cooke

You also deserve a plumber who can clearly communicate the options you have for repair and alert you to upcoming problems. Not that I claim to be clairvoyant and predict every future clog, but I have been around long enough to spot the telltale signs of future problems that you should be aware of. You also deserve a plumber who upholds the highest levels of integrity. I will clearly explain all my charges and your options before I start work, and you will never be surprised by my bill. 

I can guarantee my work because when you hire Marin Plumbing, you are hiring me to show at your door.

Call Me To Unclog Your Next Clogged Toilet

The next time you have a clogged toilet call me if you want a toilet unclog service along with an ounce of prevention. 415-883-1243.

Emergency Plumbing Service is available.

My Recommended Toilet Plunger and Bowl Brush

Marin County Plumber Emergency Plumbing Services

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Emergency Plumbing Marin County

Emergency Plumbing Services Marin County

I’m Brian Cooke, a Marin County plumber since 1991. For emergency plumbing services, call or text me with your problem and I will get back to you ASAP.

I am a Novato plumber serving Marin County (Novato, San Rafael, Southern Marin) and usually only an afternoon to a day away. I’m happy to help solve your problem quickly and professionally. Most plumbers at my level only take on larger jobs and are booked several weeks out.

Even for the closest Marin county plumber, emergency plumbing services may not be fast enough to stop water damage. Once the plumbing emergency is stopped, I can arrive ASAP to diagnose and fix the problem.

FOR URGENT EMERGENCY PLUMBING SERVICES

If you smell natural gas, or suspect a gas leak:

  1. Leave the area immediately!
  2. Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance
  3. Call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

If you have running water causing flooding:

  1. Call your water company
  2. Try to find your nearest shut-off valve to minimize water damage

Marin County Plumber in Novato

As a plumber in Marin County, emergency plumbing situations are not uncommon. We have many older homes and families and that can add up to problems.  

Plumbing Emergencies can cause permanent damage

I always go to the extra step of trying to figure out if there is a deeper problem that might have caused the emergency. Fixing the immediate problem is not enough. I want to help you avoid another plumber emergency call in the future.  If you have chosen me to be your plumber, you should expect the benefit of my expertise to not only fix the emergency but also communicate any underlying caused that may be at play. 

With the high property values in Marin County, plumber emergency calls often come with the added expense of repairing any damage to your home. For many people, this is their largest investment. That’s why you want a thorough and experienced plumber who can accurately diagnose the reason for the emergency and offer steps to avoid future problems.  Fixing the problem temporarily can sometimes be more costly in the long run. But sometimes you just need your toilet unclogged or your leaky faucet fixed. You need a plumber with a reputation for honesty in communicating if a quick repair is sufficient or not.

Emergency Plumbing Preparation

I encourage all my customers to learn how to shut off their home water supply and main gas valve. I also urge you to consider installing a ball valve if you don’t already have one, since this makes the process simple. Earthquake shut-off valves will turn off your gas if there is an earthquake. Please ask me about these services.

About Me

I am Brian Cooke, I started Marin Plumbing in 1991 and was a plumber for several years before that. When you call Marin Plumbing you will always get me. That’s how I can guarantee top levels of service. There aren’t a lot of plumbers around with over 33 years of experience. I offer the highest professional standards in terms of reliability, speed, cleanliness (both personal appearance and equipment), as well as a reputation for clear and thorough communication about your plumbing issues and the range of options for fixing them. 

Emergency Plumbing with efficiency.

The average plumber (including some national franchises) will put an employee in a van or truck that is under-stocked with parts. Just the basics. That’s why they usually need to run to the plumbing supply store (on the clock) in the middle of a job..

My truck is a virtual “warehouse on wheels” containing enough parts to fix 85% of all problems without having to go to the plumbing supply store.

I also ask a lot of questions BEFORE I come out to your home. That way, if there is a part that I don’t stock on my truck, I can pick it up on the way to you. As much as possible, I make it a priority to bring the specific parts needed to complete your repair in a single visit.

Premium Plumbing Services

Marin Plumbing is a premium plumbing service.  Marin County customers expect and deserve the most experienced, professional, accurate, and cleanest plumber you can find. If you value a job done right, the first time, I am the plumber for you. I may not be the cheapest option but I am personable, communicative, and use my years of experience to ensure (as much as possible) that whatever caused your plumbing emergency is fixed once and for all. Plus I’m the plumber you won’t mind having in your home or place of business.

I hope you never have a plumbing emergency (and if you have read all this you probably don’t). But remember Marin Plumbing it ever happens to you, or call me at 415-883-1243 for a plumbing inspection to meet me and avoid foreseeable problems. 

Plumber for Garbage Disposal Installation and Repair

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Hire the Best Marin County Plumber for garbage disposal installation. I’m Brian Cooke, Marin County’s premier plumber. Garbage disposal installation and repair causes anxiety because it completely stops whatever you are doing in the kitchen. I never tire of seeing the relief on the face of my customers when I can give them the all-clear.

New Garbage Disposal Installation vs. Repair

Garbage Disposal

For garbage disposals, repair comes down to unjamming it or clearing the drain line. That’s really all that can be done.

Garbage Disposals are replaced when they no longer function or are too old. Nobody takes apart and repairs garbage disposals. That’s why I keep a few of the most common sizes of garbage disposals on my truck at all times.

It’s not that I want to sell you a new garbage disposal – I’m happy to install one that you buy.

I want to be the plumber that you only need to call once to fix a problem.

Do You Really Need Marin’s Top Plumber for a Garbage Disposal Installation?

Garbage Disposal Installation

Here’s how I see it. I know my client’s time is valuable. That’s why they value my attention to detail (even on a garbage disposal installation). They rely on me to get the job done right the FIRST time.

The last thing busy people want is to deal with a blockage that reoccurs due to an improper service or installation. That’s why I always use the best materials, best practices, and go the extra step to test everything thoroughly.

Doing service and installations right the first time requires just a little extra effort, but that can save time, mess, and frayed nerves. Marin Plumbing is known for its top-teir service.

I may not be the cheapest plumber in Marin, but I’m a lot less expensive than doing it twice.

About Marin Plumbing

Marin Plumbing is owned and operated by me, Brian Cooke. When you hire Marin Plumbing, I will be the person who schedules your appointment and I will be the one who shows up at your door.

I’ve been a plumber for over 33 years. I started the company in 1991 because I felt that customers in Marin County needed a plumber with higher professional standards. You deserve a plumber who shows up on time and goes the extra mile to finish the job quickly. You deserve a plumber who maintains the highest levels of cleanliness both in terms of personal appearance and equipment. Let’s face it you don’t want a plumber who brings other people’s STUFF into your home. I’m the guy you are most comfortable having in your home.

You also deserve a plumber who upholds the highest levels of integrity. I will clearly explain all my charges and your options before I start work, and you will never be surprised by my bill.

Call Me

First I’ll try to clear your garbage disposal thoroughly and get water flowing again and if I can’t, I can install a unit from my truck or one that you have pre-purchased. I’ll get it installed correctly, safely and guaranteed leak-free, call me 415-883-1243 and let me make it easy and worry-free.

Instant Hot Water Heater & Instant Hot Water Dispenser Installation

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Should you install an instant hot water heater and dispenser? As a plumber in Marin County for over 30 years, I can tell you that they are becoming more and more common. The questions I hear most often are, “Should I get an instant hot water dispenser?” and “Do I need a plumber to install it”?

What is an instant hot water heater or instant hot water dispenser?

People often confuse “instant hot water heaters” (often called “instant hot water dispensers” which deliver 160° water to a single point-of-use spigot, with “tankless hot water heaters” which deliver hot water on-demand to an entire home.

In this post, we will discuss the convenient, point-of-use, hot water dispensers which are almost always installed at the kitchen sink.

Why Do I Need Instant Hot Water?

Admittedly an instant hot water dispenser is a convenience, not a need. But you wouldn’t know that from talking to people who have become used to them. When these need repair, my clients call with the same urgency as a clogged sink. They rely on these handy devices for many reasons:

Instant hot water
  • Save energy vs. kettles or stovetop pots
  • Save water – no waiting for hot water
  • Fast coffee, tea & hot chocolate
  • Instant noodles
  • Quick bullion & broth
  • Re-hydrate foods (like shiitakes)
  • Blanch vegetables
  • Peel tomatos easily
  • Thaw frozen foods
  • Easy oatmeal and hot cereals
  • Dissolve salt sugar & Jello
  • Improve baking recipes
  • Heat baby formula
  • Melt chocolate
  • Loosen jar lids
  • Warm plates. mugs and ice cream scoops
  • Remove labels and candle wax
  • Clean glassware, dishes & utensils
  • Easier for those with disabilities

Do I Need Professional Installation?

Installed instant hot water

I’d say yes. Of course, I am biased. But perhaps it’s because I’ve seen and heard the horror stories of major damage caused by leaks, and electrical problems.

I also help you choose the right instant heater for your needs and connect it properly to your filtration system (if you have one) and help you choose a high-quality spigot that matches your kitchen instead of the cheapie included with the unit.

My Promise To You

As Marin County’s premier plumber, I know your time is valuable. That’s why my clients value my attention to detail. They rely on me to get the job done right the FIRST time. The last thing you want is to have to deal with the mess and hassle of an improper installation. That’s why I always use the best materials, best practices, and go the extra step to test everything thoroughly.

Doing installations right the first time requires just a little extra effort, but that can save time, mess, and frayed nerves. Marin Plumbing is known for top-tier service. It’s my hope that my customers sleep a little better knowing that I installed their instant hot water dispenser.

About Marin Plumbing

Marin Plumbing is owned and operated by me, Brian Cooke. When you hire Marin Plumbing, I will be the person who schedules your appointment and I will be the one who shows up at your door.

I have been a plumber for over 33 years. I started the company in 1991 because I felt that customers in Marin County needed a plumber with higher professional standards. You deserve a plumber who shows up on time and goes the extra mile to finish the job quickly. You deserve a plumber who maintains the highest levels of cleanliness both in terms of personal appearance and equipment.

Let’s face it you don’t want a plumber who brings other people’s STUFF into your home.

You also deserve a plumber who can communicate clearly the options you have for repair and alert you to upcoming problems. Not that I claim to be clairvoyant and predict every future leak, but I have been around long enough to spot the telltale signs of future problems that you should be aware of. You also deserve a plumber who upholds the highest levels of integrity. I will clearly explain all my charges and your options before I start work, and you will never be surprised by my bill.

Call me to discuss your instant hot water dispenser

So, if you want instant hot water at your kitchen sink and you want it installed correctly, safely, and guaranteed leak-free, call me 415-883-1243 and let me make it easy and worry-free.