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Licensed C-36 contractor serving New Almaden Valley. Fourth-generation family ownership, NASSCO-certified sewer work, and upfront pricing before any job.
New Almaden is one of the oldest settled corners of Santa Clara County, and the plumbing shows it. Plumbers here spend less time on new construction and more on pipes installed before anyone was born. Ribbs Plumbing and Sewer has repaired that generation of plumbing since 1997.
Book your plumbing service online with Ribbs Plumbing and Sewer.
New Almaden sewer repair starts with a camera, not a shovel. We locate the break, then repair, line, or replace the damaged section.
Corroded supply lines and cracked cast iron drains are replaced with copper or PEX, staged to keep the house livable.
We rate the pipe on video and locate faults to the foot, turning a guess about excavation into a measured decision.
High-pressure water strips scale and grease from old cast-iron walls, restoring the full bore rather than punching a hole through them.
We fix a failed lateral from inside the existing pipe, protecting mature landscaping, stonework, and driveways.
Acoustic and pressure testing pinpoints hidden leaks, allowing us to open up one small area rather than guessing across a floor.
Old shutoffs and undersized supply lines complicate swaps. We update connections while replacing the unit.
Period bathrooms hide surprises behind the tile. We check rough plumbing before committing to a fixture choice.
New Almaden grew around the quicksilver mines in the 1840s and still has buildings older than the state’s plumbing code. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside out, and rust nodules narrow the bore until pressure drops at the farthest fixture and hot water runs discolored. Cast iron drains fail at hubs where lead and oakum joints were packed, so leaks appear inside walls rather than at visible fittings.
The regulatory picture has caught up too: under EPA requirements, water systems must inventory service lines, replace lead and galvanized lines that require replacement, and notify customers whose materials are lead or unknown by November 1, 2027.
Houses like this punish contractors who quote from the outside. At Ribbs Plumbing and Sewer, we verify pipe material from the meter inward and inspect the drain line on camera before pricing, so you know whether you need a spot repair, lining, or staged repipe. That is why our NASSCO certification matters. The training focuses on inspecting, rating, and rehabilitating aging sewer pipes.
Four generations in this trade mean we have opened these walls before and know where surprises sit. Estimates are free, pricing is upfront, permits and inspections are handled, and every job carries a one-year workmanship warranty.
Repeat customers are the true measure in a market this small.
Mason B.
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“Tim and his team were quick to respond, had great communication, and kept me updated every step of the way with the water softener replacement. I couldn’t be happier knowing that I have found a very reliable and trustworthy plumbing vendor. I have had them help me with multiple repairs over the years. Thanks again, RPS team!”
Darius C.
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“Chris and CJ from Ribbs Premier Services did an excellent job with the plumbing work at my house. They were friendly, professional, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. They arrived on time, explained everything clearly, and completed the work efficiently and carefully. I really appreciated their great attitude and quality workmanship, and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing plumbing services.”
Founded by David Ribbs, a fourth-generation master plumber continuing a trade dating to 1927, licensed under CSLB C-36 number 1023081.
At Ribbs Plumbing and Sewer, we cover complete residential plumbing in New Almaden from sewer and drain repair to camera inspection, hydro jetting, pipe lining, repiping, water heaters, gas lines, fixtures, and leak detection. We diagnose first, provide written pricing, and fix it right.
How do I know if my house still has a galvanized supply pipe?
The signs are consistent: low pressure at fixtures farthest from the meter, rust-colored water on the hot side after the house sits unused, and threaded grey pipe visible at the shutoff or water heater. We confirm by checking material at several points rather than assuming from the build year.
Is trenchless sewer repair possible on a narrow New Almaden lot?
Often yes, and it is usually the better answer here. Lining rebuilds the pipe from inside the existing line through one or two access points, protecting mature trees, stone walls, and narrow driveways that are expensive to reinstate. Whether it works depends on pipe condition, which the camera establishes first.
Do you pull permits for repipes and sewer replacements?
Yes. Permitting and inspection are part of the job, not something you chase afterward. This matters more on older properties, where a repipe or lateral replacement can bring adjacent work into scope and where an unpermitted repair complicates a future sale.
Can you work around a historic or remodeled interior?
That is most of what we do in this area. We plan access points before opening anything, route new pipe through attics, crawl spaces, and closets where possible, and open the smallest area that allows the work to be done properly. Plaster, tile, and period trim are treated as worth preserving.
Do you serve the rest of Almaden Valley too?
Yes, from the Hacienda and Alamitos Creek area through the newer Almaden Valley neighborhoods north toward Almaden Expressway. The housing stock varies considerably over that span, so we quote based on your needs and plumbing issues. Book your service online.
