Palo Alto – Service Area2026-08-18T04:41:27+00:00

Serving Palo Alto since 1979

Expert Plumbers & Electricians in Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto runs its own electric, gas and water utilities, so service upgrades and permits follow a process of their own rather than PG&E’s. We work within it regularly, and we plan the timeline around it before the job starts.

★★★★★ Trusted by Palo Alto homeowners for 47+ years

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Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto’s Full-Spectrum Plumbing & Electrical Service Since 1979

Professorville has Craftsman homes dating to the 1900s, Greenmeadow is a preserved Eichler tract, and Midtown and Barron Park are largely postwar ranch. Very few cities put century-old wiring and radiant slab heating within a few blocks of each other, and Palo Alto does it routinely.

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What our Palo Alto customers are saying

Cristian was amazing from start to finish. He showed up within a couple of hours of scheduling the appointment, quickly diagnosed the issue, and repaired the blocked pipe. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and an excellent communicator. I would hire him and Caccia again without hesitation.
— Emily T., Palo Alto, ★★★★★

Not sure what’s going on? We’ll diagnose it same-day.

Common Issues We See in Palo Alto

The four calls our Palo Alto crews make most often and the fixes that hold up.

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GREENMEADOW EICHLERS

Radiant Slab Leaks

Copper heating tube cast into the slab develops pinholes, showing as a warm floor spot.

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All of Palo Alto

Panel Upgrades Through City Utilities

Service upgrades here are coordinated with the city rather than PG&E, which changes the timeline.

3

PROFESSORVILLE · OLD PALO ALTO

Century-Old Wiring

Craftsman homes still hold original wiring behind plaster, often spliced into over several decades.

4

BARRON PARK · MIDTOWN

Roots and Offset Laterals

Deep street tree roots reach the joints in older laterals and lift them out of alignment.
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We’re ready and waiting to help with your plumbing and electrical needs in Palo Alto.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Christian came out and looked at our Shower issue. He gave us options to get the plumbing serviced. He was on time extremely professional and walked us through the process. Very high degree of professionalism.
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Kameron is a ROCK STAR!!! In the past 2 weeks he has done 2 jobs on our house. The first was to bring our water heater up to code (huge shout out to Omar who did a great job too), and today he replaced our old toilet with a fancy new tankless integrated bidet. Kameron came yesterday to go over the options, he meticulously researched the toilet I selected, ensuring that we did need a boot and that the toilet would fit in our 80 year old bathroom as well as giving me a detailed, transparent quote of materials and labor. He was here first thing this morning and worked all day making everything perfect. He EVEN primed and painted the wall behind the toilet (something my husband wanted to do but was out of town). He also added caulking to the seam between our sink and the wall, which had eroded. Going “above and beyond” doesn’t begin to describe Kameron’s work, his professional service and his kindness. We have been customers of Caccia plumbing and Kameron exemplifies Caccia at its highest bar. THANK YOU!!!
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Connor was great and the price was reasonable.
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Best plumber, fixes the problems! I have tried several other plumbers that couldn’t fix the problems and wasted my money. I’ve had several leaks and even if Caccia has to come back to fine tune (threads) and tighten a bit, never have s leak again. Service is on time courteous, clean and quality work.
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Jaime and Jake provided amazing service. Done professionally, quickly, and friendly. Would highly recommend Caccia home services for any plumbing or electrical needs. Especially Jaime and Jake! Thanks again for a great service!
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Caccia did such an amazing job, I would definitely use them again. The technician, Pablo, was extremely communicative. We had a pretty bad water leak in our hot water heater. Pablo pinpointed the issue very quickly, kept in constant contact with me until a decision was made on the best approach, and had the repair done in less than an hour. He was kind, arrived on time, and had the water leak fixed way faster than I had imagined. Overall 10/10 service.
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We are impressed with Caccia Plumbing, and always have been! They are well established and known for true expertise, professionalism, and trustworthiness! They have been around for decades! They have done both small jobs and a few larger,, more significant jobs for us. We have always been supremely satisfied. Today, Kameron and Omar did a thorough and efficient job with our shower faucet! They provided us with a few service options with transparent pricing from the basic fix it option up to a more preventative option as well aa an upgrade option for an older house. These guys were awesome and communicative, and they even fixed our side garden gate that was having a minor issue while they were in our easement dealing with our plumbing problem! What a bonus! Five stars and beyond always for Caccia! NOTE: While their prices might be slightly higher than the competition, it is well worth it! Caccia pays their plumbers and electricians very well with good benefits. This investment in their talent shows! Their employees stay with them for a long time. Kameron had been here about 5 years ago for another job, and he remembered it and even had pictures of that previous job. They also put substantial effort into quality training and apprentice programs
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Awesome job!
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I don't often write reviews, but I wanted to make sure to commend the entire team at Caccia. The operations and scheduling staff is responsive, polite, proactive and thorough in keeping me up to date on scheduling. The service staff that came to my home have all been great and I want to especially call out the great and polite/respectful service I received from Nate, Pablo, and Joseph. You can't go wrong calling Caccia.

Frequently Asked Questions in Palo Alto

Do I need a permit for plumbing or electrical work in Palo Alto?2026-04-16T21:34:12+00:00

Yes. The City of Palo Alto Development Services Department requires permits for most work beyond basic repairs. Palo Alto also has its own municipal utility (CPAU), so electrical work follows city-specific requirements. We handle all permitting and inspections.

What are the common plumbing issues in Palo Alto’s older neighborhoods?2026-04-16T21:33:42+00:00

Pre-1940s homes in Old Palo Alto and Professorville often have galvanized pipes, while mid-century Eichlers in Greenmeadow have copper systems prone to pinhole leaks. Both benefit from repiping with modern materials.

Why are slab leaks common in Palo Alto Eichlers?2026-04-16T21:33:00+00:00

Eichler homes built in the 1950s and ’60s have copper pipes beneath the concrete slab. After 60+ years, soil conditions and copper corrosion cause leaks. We use electronic detection to locate them with minimal disruption to your home.

Who is responsible for sewer lateral repairs in Palo Alto?2026-04-16T21:32:20+00:00

Homeowners are responsible for the sewer lateral from the house to the city main. Palo Alto’s older neighborhoods have clay laterals that are vulnerable to root intrusion from the city’s mature tree canopy.

Does Caccia serve all Palo Alto neighborhoods?2026-04-16T21:31:49+00:00

Yes. We serve all of Palo Alto including Old Palo Alto, Professorville, Crescent Park, Barron Park, Greenmeadow, Charleston Meadows, Midtown, and the surrounding areas of Menlo Park, Stanford, and Los Altos.

Does Palo Alto’s municipal utility affect electrical work?2026-04-16T21:30:57+00:00

Yes. Palo Alto has its own utility, City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), rather than PG&E. Electrical panel upgrades and service changes follow CPAU-specific requirements. We’re familiar with CPAU’s process and handle all coordination.

For more detailed information or to schedule a service, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service team.

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