About Union City Express Plumbing
A 24/7 call line for plumbing trouble in Union City, California, and the neighboring Tri-City communities.
Here is what we do, what we do not claim, and how to check any plumber before you hire one.
- 24/7 phone line
- Call-only
- Union City, CA 94587
Who we are
Union City Express Plumbing is a 24/7 phone line based at 32040 Union Landing Dr in Union City, California. It exists for one reason, which is to get a person on the phone when a pipe breaks, a drain backs up or the water heater quits. You call, we listen, and we arrange a plumber for the job.
This site has no booking form and no chat widget. Plumbing emergencies are urgent and usually messy, and a phone call is faster than typing with wet hands. Every page ends with the same number for that reason.
What we do and what we do not do
What we do
- Answer the phone 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Listen to the problem and give simple first steps such as where to shut off water.
- Arrange a plumber for drains, sewers, water heaters, leaks, fixtures and commercial jobs.
- Explain which utility owns which pipe so you call the right agency.
What we do not do
- Promise an arrival time. It depends on the hour, traffic and the job.
- Quote a price blind. Cost depends on access, materials and the fault.
- Publish a license number, years in business or review score on this site.
- Handle gas leaks. A gas smell means 911 first, then PG&E.
The honest limit is worth saying plainly. We take your call and arrange a licensed plumber for the job. As with any contractor, you can verify a plumber's license with the state licensing board before work starts.
How dispatch works
You call
The 24/7 line is answered at any hour. Give your address, nearest cross street and what you are seeing.
We ask a few questions
Is it water, sewage or no hot water? Is anything shut off? Is anyone in danger? These answers shape which plumber and which tools.
First steps while you wait
We tell you what to do right now, such as closing a stop valve, switching off a heater or avoiding drains.
A plumber is arranged
We line up a plumber for the work. Ask them for a license number and a price explanation before work begins.
How to verify any plumber in California
This is a consumer tip, and it applies to us and to everyone else.
- Ask for the license number. A licensed contractor will give it willingly. California requires a license for work valued at 1,000 dollars or more in labor and materials.
- Check it with CSLB. The Contractors State License Board lists license status online, or you can call 800-321-2752.
- Match the classification. A plumbing contractor holds a C-36 license, which covers water heaters, gas appliance connections and piping from your side of the meter.
- Get the scope in writing. A clear description of the work and the price is a good sign.
- Ask about permits. Union City says most construction needs a permit, so ask who pulls it. The Building Division number is 510.675.5313.
Where we work
Union City is our home. We cover Alvarado, Decoto, the Union Landing area, the Station District around BART and the Mission Blvd corridor. We also take calls from Fremont, Hayward, Newark and Castro Valley, and our service area page explains the utilities in each.
The water here comes from the Alameda County Water District and the sewer from Union Sanitary District, the same two agencies that serve Fremont and Newark. Knowing that early helps us tell you whether a problem is yours or the agency's.
Where to go next
Browse the plumbing services for what each job involves, read the plumbing blog for cost drivers and planning, or visit the contact page for hours, address and emergency numbers for local utilities.
About us, answered plainly
We are a 24/7 plumbing line for Union City. You call, we arrange a licensed plumber, and you can verify that plumber's license with the state licensing board as you would for any contractor.
Those are claims you should confirm yourself, not take from a website. Ask for the license number on the phone and check it at the Contractors State License Board.
Please call first. The line, not the office, is how plumbing help is arranged, and the plumber works at your property.
Yes. Restaurants, shops and offices call us for grease traps, backflow testing and storm drains. See the commercial plumbing page for details.