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San Mateo Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program

Join the hundreds of other satisfied San Mateo residents that have partnered with Discount Plumbing Rooter Inc and taken advantage of the San Mateo Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program! The program usually starts in the 2nd half of the year (around June or July) and the money in the fund only lasts a few months before it runs out. The fund only has a limited amount of money each year, so it’s important to act fast once the City opens the program. Once you submit your application, it’ll likely take one to two weeks to review your application and all paperwork.

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Residents should submit an application via email, mail, fax, or by physically dropping of the application at City Hall. The San Mateo City Hall is located at 330 West 20th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403. There are some requirements for the application. Mostly importantly the application and estimates from plumbing companies must be approved prior to the replacement of your full sewer lateral. You cannot hire a plumbing company and do the work first and then afterwards contact the City of San Mateo to get reimbursed. The Sewer Lateral Cost Sharing Program will not apply retroactively. The City also will not cover partial sewer lateral replacements or what is commonly referred to as “spot repairs”.

Follow these steps if taking advantage of the Cost Sharing Program:

Step 1:

The property owner needs to submit an application to the City (email/mail/fax/drop-off). The application can be found on the City’s website.

Step 2:

The property owner must contact a minimum of three licensed plumbing contractors and obtain written estimates for full sewer lateral replacement. All estimates must be submitted to the City for review and approval. It’s important to consider the City only reimburses 50 percent of the lowest bid up to a maximum of $5000

Step 3:

Once the formal estimate/s have been approved, the property owner can proceed with the full lateral replacement and get the work done. When the sewer line replacement is completed, applicants must submit the reimbursement request form for the Cost Sharing Program and return it to the City along with all of the required paperwork and documentation.

Step 4:

The property owner has up to three months from the acceptance date into the Cost Sharing Program to complete the work of the full sewer lateral replacement; INCLUDING submitting the reimbursement paperwork before the application is voided. Reimbursement paperwork can be found on the City’s website.

Why San Mateo Residents Choose Discount Plumbing for Their Sewer Lateral Replacement

Experience You Can Trust – Over 100 Sewer Laterals Completed Monthly

In San Mateo County, Discount Plumbing completes an average of 6 full sewer lateral replacements per day, Monday-Friday. That’s over 125 per month! This extensive experience means we understand the unique challenges of San Mateo’s soil conditions, city requirements, and permit processes better than anyone else. When you’re working with the Cost Sharing Program’s tight deadlines, you need a contractor who can move fast and get it done right the first time.

Streamlined Process for Cost Sharing Program Participants

We make the Cost Sharing Program application process simple:

FREE Written Estimates: Get your required estimate at no cost. We’ll even help you understand the City’s requirements
Price Match Guarantee: Since you need at least 3 bids for the program, we guarantee we’ll match any legitimate competitor’s quote
Permit Expertise: We handle all City permits and inspections, ensuring your project meets San Mateo’s exact specifications
Fast Timeline: Our experience allows us to complete most sewer lateral replacements within quickly and efficiently, giving you plenty of time within the program deadline

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Advanced Trenchless Technology: Protecting Your San Mateo Property

Minimal Disruption, Maximum Results

Unlike traditional sewer replacement methods that require digging trenches across your entire property, our advanced trenchless technology protects your San Mateo home’s landscaping, driveways, and walkways. We simply dig small access points to insert our hydraulic pipe-pulling equipment, then simultaneously burst the old pipe while pulling a new 4″ SDR17 polyethylene sewer line into position.

Complete Trenchless Sewer Lateral Replacement Process

Pre-Inspection: Video camera inspection to assess your current sewer line condition
City Compliance: Pull all required San Mateo permits before starting work
Utility Protection: Mark underground utilities (PG&E, water, cable) to prevent damage
Minimal Excavation: Dig only two small access points – one near your foundation, one at the property line
Pipe Bursting: Use hydraulic machinery to burst old pipe and install new polyethylene line
Quality Assurance: Post-installation camera inspection to ensure proper installation
Complete Restoration: Backfill, compact soil, and restore concrete/landscaping
Final Inspection: Pass all City of San Mateo inspections and obtain compliance certificate

Is Your San Mateo Property a Candidate for Trenchless Replacement?

Trenchless sewer line replacement works for most San Mateo properties, especially those with:

Cracked sewer pipes allowing root intrusion
Joint offsets from ground movement (common in the Bay Area)
Aging materials like clay, terracotta, or Orangeburg pipe
Sewer lines that are properly buried (not too shallow)
Straight pipe runs without significant bellies or dips

Why This Matters for Cost Sharing Program Participants:

Since the San Mateo Cost Sharing Program reimburses based on the lowest bid, our efficient trenchless method often provides the most cost-effective solution while minimizing property damage. This means more money stays in your pocket while getting a superior, long-lasting repair that meets all City requirements.

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I've used Discount Plumbing Rooter 3 times and have been happy with the service. The first job was a troubleshooting job identifying the source of mysterious and sporadic leakage through the garage ceiling that could not be solved by any other plumber I tried. The second job was replacing a drain in the back of the building that required pouring concrete. The third job was a relatively minor leak. The scheduling does seem a little haphazard and I can't speak to the pricing issues people are mentioning (they actually downsold me on my minor leak problem). But the quality of the work has been good, which ultimately is the most important aspect for me after I cycled through plumbers trying to get the first job done right.

We had a pipe bust within the walls of our garage, water was leaking inside the walls, leaking all into our garage, items were destroyed due to water damage. I tried calling emergency plumbing companies within the Bay Area, and they all had a next day availability. Let me remind you all this was an emergency situation and needed to addressed immediately!!!! Finally I decided to go onto Craigslist under services and I found Discount plumbing ad. They came out to my house within 45 minutes, there quote was very reasonable and they turned my water off and cut my pipes and replaced the pipe and some welding took place, they did an awesome job.

They were the only plumber available on the same day I called for a toilet repair. Antonio came over promptly, explained the costs, and quickly fixed the issue! He was very courteous and professional - wore a mask the whole time and shoe covers inside my house. We even chatted a bit about art. 10/10 wouldn't hesitate to call them again for an emergency issue.

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