Emergency plumbing across Union City
We take emergency calls from every part of Union City and the 94587 ZIP: the older streets of Decoto and Alvarado, the tract homes off Alvarado-Niles Road, and the newer houses and condos near Union Landing and the BART station. Hayward and Union City share a border, so our plumbers do not have far to drive.
Much of the city was built from the 1960s through the 1980s. Homes from those years are now old enough that water heaters are on their second or third tank, original copper lines can pinhole, and the main drain can fill with roots where it runs under the front yard.
The calls we get most
- Burst or leaking pipes. Water on the floor, a wet wall or ceiling, or a line spraying under a sink.
- Main drain backups. Toilets, tubs and floor drains all backing up at once.
- Water heater leaks. A tank that is leaking from the bottom or a unit that has stopped making hot water.
- Slab leaks. A warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water, or a water bill that jumps for no reason.
You do not need to know what is wrong before you call. Tell us what you see and we will sort out the rest.
What to expect on the visit
The person who answers will ask for your address, what is happening and whether the water is still running. A plumber heads your way and you get an arrival window. On site we stop the leak or clear the line first. Then we walk you through what failed and what a lasting repair looks like, with the cost explained before more work starts.
Sewer and water in Union City
Union City's sewer mains are run by the Union Sanitary District, and its water comes from the Alameda County Water District. Neither one repairs pipes on private property. The water line from the meter to the house, and the sewer line from the house to the main, belong to the owner. That is the part we fix. If a backup keeps coming back, we can clear it with hydro jetting and check the line with a camera. Read more on our Union City drain cleaning page.
Who you are calling
Friendly Services is a family-owned company with over 20 years in Hayward. Licence CSLB #1156315 (C-36 plumbing). $1M general liability and workers' comp. A five-year workmanship warranty on our own work. 100+ five-star reviews online. Hablamos español.