Livermore's Plumber Since 2005, Serving the Whole Tri-Valley
Fixed Rate Pricing. 3 Hour Arrival Windows. 2,300+ Five Star Reviews.
From our shop on East Airway Boulevard, our plumbers repair and replace water heaters, pipes and drains in Livermore homes every day. No hourly rates and no surprises: every job gets a written quote first and a call when we are on our way.
2,300+ five-star reviews
Same-day service
3-hour arrival windows
Fixed-rate price up front
Plumbing Repair and Service in Livermore, CA
Barnett Plumbing & Water Heaters has been the plumber Livermore homeowners call since 2005. Our shop is at 780 E. Airway Blvd, so a truck is usually only a few minutes from your street. Pick what you need below, or call and tell us what is going on.
Water Heater Repair
No hot water, leaks, and pilot or burner trouble on tank, tankless and heat pump units.
Water Heater Replacement
Tank, tankless and heat pump water heaters, sized for your home, with the permit handled.
Water Leak Repair
Leaks in walls, ceilings, crawl spaces and under slabs, found and fixed.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen, bathroom and main line clogs cleared by cable or hydro jetting.
Repiping
Old galvanized and worn copper lines replaced with new copper or PEX.
Water Line Repair
Leaking or corroded water service lines repaired or replaced.
Sewer Repair and Camera
Camera inspections, root clearing and sewer line repair or replacement.
Toilets, Faucets and Fixtures
Running toilets, dripping faucets, disposals and shut-off valves.
The Three Calls We Get Most in Livermore
Water Heaters
Water heaters are what we are best known for. We repair and replace gas and electric tanks, tankless units and heat pump water heaters, and we carry common parts on every truck. Livermore water is hard, so we see a lot of sediment and scale damage, and we will tell you plainly whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.
Water Pipe Leaks
A leak in a wall, a ceiling stain, a wet spot in the yard or a water bill that jumped: we find the source first, then fix it. For Livermore homes with old galvanized or thinning copper pipe that keeps leaking, we also replace the piping in the whole house.
Drain and Sewer Clogs
Slow kitchen sinks, backed-up tubs and main line stoppages. We clear the line by cable or hydro jetting and can run a camera to show you what caused it. Older Livermore neighborhoods with mature trees get a lot of root trouble in the sewer line.
We Know Livermore Homes, Street by Street
Livermore was built in stages, and each stage left different plumbing behind. After more than 20 years of service calls here, this is what we see most in each part of town.
Springtown
Early 1960s tract homes. We often find galvanized steel supply lines that choke water flow, corroded shut-off valves and cast iron sewer connections cracked at the joints.
Sunset East and Sunset West
Copper lines from the 1960s and 1970s are reaching the end of their life. Hard water scale builds up inside them, and water heaters here fill with sediment early.
South Livermore
Vineyard properties and older ranch homes, some on well water or septic. Galvanized and cast iron pipe from the ranch era is long past its service life.
Downtown Livermore
A mix of eras. Older buildings often need plumbing brought up to current code during a remodel, with permits and inspections to match.
North Livermore and the Lab Neighborhoods
Homes from the 1960s to 1980s. The water heater has usually been replaced once, but the supply pipes, drains and sewer line are still original.
Newer East Side Homes
The piping is in good shape, but builder-grade water heaters, disposals and fixture connections tend to wear out in 8 to 12 years.
Livermore city water is also hard: the City reports about 213 to 287 ppm, which it describes as moderately hard to very hard. That mineral content is why water heaters here collect sediment and why fixtures and valves scale up. A yearly water heater flush helps the tank last.
How a Service Call Works
Call or book online
Tell us what is going on. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for most jobs.
We give you a 3-hour window
And we call when the plumber is on the way, so you are not waiting around all day.
You get a written price first
Fixed-rate pricing. The price we quote is the price you pay.
We fix it and clean up
When the job needs a City of Livermore permit and inspection, we handle both.
Ready to Schedule Service?
What Livermore Homeowners Say
★★★★★
“Every aspect of working with Barnett Plumbing is pleasant and professional. Notifications are timely and clear. Technicians are knowledgeable, polite, and professional in appearance and craftsmanship. Costs are fair and reasonable. We’ve hired them for years and will continue to do so. Francis provided exceptional customer service and reviewed repair options with us. Juan completed a detailed a professional quality installation of our new water heater.”
Leo L.
Google review, Livermore
★★★★★
“We had a great experience with Barnett Plumbing and would highly recommend them. Jose was fantastic—very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. Daniel was also wonderful and took the time to explain everything clearly and answer all of our questions, which really gave us peace of mind. The office staff was equally great to work with and went above and beyond to coordinate with our insurance adjuster and help make the process as smooth as possible. Everyone we dealt with was responsive, helpful, and professional from start to finish. We’re very grateful for their help!”
Monica A.
Google review, Livermore
★★★★★
“Terrific experience with rogelio! Work done was perfect. Clean up was great. Very professional and knowledgeable. Happy with job!”
Pat W.
Google review, Livermore
Why Livermore Homeowners Choose Barnett
- Based in Livermore since 2005. Our headquarters is at 780 E. Airway Blvd, with 12 trucks on the road daily.
- Fixed-rate pricing. A written quote before any work begins. No hourly billing.
- 3-hour arrival windows. And a call before we arrive.
- 2,300+ reviews, 4.9 stars. Two decades of five-star service.
- Licensed and insured. CA Contractor License #910529 (C-36 Plumbing).
- 3,400+ building permits. We file the permit and schedule the inspection.
- DOE Energy Skilled Certified for heat pump water heater installation.
Serving Livermore and the Rest of the Tri-Valley
Livermore is home, and we serve homes across the rest of the Tri-Valley too. Monday through Saturday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Livermore Plumbing and Water Heater Questions
What parts of Livermore do you serve?
All of it, including Springtown, Sunset East, Sunset West, South Livermore, Downtown and North Livermore. Our headquarters is in town at 780 E. Airway Blvd.
Does Livermore require a permit to replace a water heater?
Yes. The City of Livermore requires a permit for water heater replacement. We file the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job.
Do Livermore homes need a water softener?
Livermore water is hard, about 213 to 287 ppm, so scale is common. Softening is a choice, not a requirement. Livermore Municipal Water discourages salt-regenerated softeners and suggests exchange-tank service where softening is wanted. We can go over the options with you.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Tri-Valley and surrounding communities: Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, and Blackhawk. Our two offices are in Livermore and Pleasanton.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer financing options for qualifying customers on any size job, from water heater installations to whole-house repiping and sewer line replacement. Ask your technician for details.
How does your pricing work?
We use fixed-rate pricing on every job. Your technician will diagnose the issue, explain what needs to be done, and give you a written quote before any work begins. The price we quote is the price you pay.
What brands of water heaters do you install?
American Standard is our preferred brand for tank water heaters. For tankless systems, we install Rinnai, Navien, Noritz, and Takagi. We service and repair all major brands.
How quickly can you come out?
We offer same-day and next-day appointments for most services. When you schedule, we give you a 3-hour arrival window and call before we arrive.
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