Mako Plumbing and Sewer brings 5-star whole-house repiping to Bay Area homeowners — old-school craftsmanship, honest flat-talk pricing, and zero pressure upselling.
Aging pipes don't announce themselves until the damage is done. Mako Plumbing and Sewer gives you a clear picture of what's happening behind your walls — and fixes it right the first time.
If your home was built before the 1980s, there's a good chance it's still running on galvanized steel, cast iron, or even asbestos-wrapped pipe — materials that were standard decades ago but are well past their reliable service life today. Corrosion, mineral buildup, root intrusion, and simple age cause these systems to degrade quietly, often showing up as low water pressure, discolored water, unexplained leaks, or sudden pipe failures that cause real property damage.
At Mako Plumbing and Sewer, we've handled exactly these kinds of systems. We don't flinch at old construction — we've replaced 40-year-old pipe systems, cleared root intrusion from sewer lines, and tackled cast iron and asbestos pipe that other contractors turn down. Our team brings the tools and the experience to do it properly.
Whole-house repiping in an older home isn't just a swap — it often involves navigating original construction layouts, coordinating with your water main, and making decisions about material upgrades that will serve you for decades. Mako's family-owned team treats every home the way they'd treat their own. As brothers Chris and Jimmy have built this business on: "a handshake still means a handshake."
| Pipe Type | Common Issues | Typical Age Range |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized Steel | Rust, low pressure, blockages | 40–70 years |
| Cast Iron | Corrosion, cracks, root intrusion | 50–100 years |
| Polybutylene | Brittleness, leaks at fittings | 25–40 years |
| Copper (aged) | Pinhole leaks, corrosion | 50+ years |
Mako Plumbing and Sewer holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 173 Yelp reviews — not because we're perfect, but because we show up, communicate honestly, and do the work right. Here's what real customers say about working with us.
We let our customers speak for themselves. These are real, documented reviews from homeowners who hired Mako for complex pipe and sewer work — the same category of project as a whole-house repipe.
That's exactly what our free estimate and camera inspection are designed to answer. We look at the full picture before recommending anything. If a targeted repair will solve your problem for years to come, we'll tell you that. We don't push whole-house projects when they aren't warranted.
We've worked on galvanized steel, cast iron, asbestos-wrapped pipe, and aged copper systems. Older construction doesn't scare us — it's a significant portion of the work we do.
It depends on your home's layout and the scope of the project. We use a camera inspection first so we can plan the least invasive approach possible. We walk you through what access will be needed before any work begins — no surprises.
Scope varies by home size and pipe system complexity. After our walkthrough and camera inspection, we'll give you a clear project timeline before you commit to anything.
Yes — free estimates are standard at Mako. Roger or one of our senior technicians will come to your home, assess the system, and give you a verbal quote the same day. Multiple reviewers have confirmed this process is fast, honest, and pressure-free.
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