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How to Protect your Home in Flood Season

Sebastopol home flood during flood season

While we can't control the weather, understanding proper flood protection can mean the difference between minor inconvenience and major disaster. Let's explore what every homeowner needs to know about keeping their property safe when water levels rise.

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure

Start with the basics: inspect your drainage systems, clear your gutters, and ensure downspouts direct water away from your foundation. Installing a quality sump pump isn't just an upgrade, it's essential protection that can prevent thousands in water damage. Just like maintaining your water heater, these simple steps can save you from costly emergency situations down the road.

Sump Pumps: The Best Defense

These devices automatically detect rising water levels and pump excess water away from your foundation before it can cause damage. During heavy rains, a properly installed sump pump can remove thousands of gallons of water per hour, potentially saving you tens of thousands in flood damage repairs. Get in contact to learn whether a sump pump could make a massive difference in your home in flood seasons.

Long-Term Solutions That Make Sense

There are a few long-term solutions that can drastically change how your property responds to rapid flooding. Having a highly functioning sump pump, efficient drainage systems, backflow valves will all ensure your home will be protected during dangerous floods. These improvements can potentially save you 10s of thousands in water damage and ensure peace of mind knowing your home and family are protected. Contact us today for a comprehensive flood protection assessment and long-term solution.

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  • Gwen R.

    Feb 2025

    Chris is very knowledgeable, super friendly, prompt, communicates well and follows through. I will continue to use Community Plumbing Services. Thank you Chris!

    Becky F.

    Feb 2025

    Chris responded immediately when we had a concern and offered informed, grounded advice for what to do. We will definitely call him back for future needs!

    Tom M.

    Jan 2025

    Can't say enough positive things about Chris at Community Plumbing. We had an emergency and he fit us in the same day. We'll definitely use him when we next need a plumber and can highly recommend him.

    William M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris from Community Plumbing is such a helpful person. He was able to troubleshoot my leak quickly, resolve it and also talk me through a plan for the future. I'm so glad Community Plumbing is available and I have someone so reliable to call for any future problems or upgrades.

    Gabi S.

    Jan 2025

    Chris has surpassed our expectations. He came quickly for a tricky situation in an old cottage and went beyond the call of duty to figure out the problem…we are so glad we found this outstanding plumbing.

  • Greg C.

    Jan 2025

    Chris took care of several issues for us in plumbing our hot water heater, plumbing, double sink vanity moving a gas line and multiple other plumbing issues. I would strongly recommend Chris to anybody that needs any plumbing done at their home or business.

    Robert Z.

    Nov 2024

    As a local property manager in the area Community Plumbing is the first plumber I call for all my plumbing needs. Chris was great. We had a shower valve replaced in our wall and our pipes snaked. Excellent attention to detail.

    Alex M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris is an immensely helpful and smart water and electrical systems technician, top of the line. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Brent B.

    Jan 2025

    Fast and straight forward. Informative and helpful. On time and fair priced. I have used other local plumbing services with less than satisfactory results. I’m very pleased!

    Ben L.

    Dec 2024

    Chris is friendly and competent, good communication and price. Thanks Chris!

  • Roxanne A.

    Oct 2024

    Chris did a great job for us. Plumbed a bathroom, kitchen and sauna. Patient, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and attentive to detail. Great job!

    Barbara C.

    Oct 2024

    Chris was professional efficient easy to talk to and highly skilled!! I Highly recommend his services!!

    Monica U.

    Dec 2024

    Chris from Community Plumbing was fantastic. He was very friendly and very professional. I will definitely be recommending his services to all of my friends and family. Thanks Chris!

    Jason K.

    Oct 2024

    When you need an exceptional plumber, I highly recommend Chris. I hired him to support my bathroom remodel based upon an online review and was so glad I did. He was fairly priced and cared to do the job to perfection based on his own intentions to do great work. I was absolutely 100% satisfied.

    Kathy P.

    Oct 2025

    We have hired other plumbers for the same problem and it was not resolved. Each time I felt dismissed and talked down to. Chris at Community Plumbing was the first person who kept pursuing solutions until the problem was finally fixed. I can’t say enough about his expertise and work ethic.

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Chris Simons

CEO & Founder

The last plumber, you'll ever need.

Chris Simons has over 13 years of experience with residential and custom plumbing solutions in Marin and Sonoma counties.

With dedication to delivering honest, reliable, and cost-effective plumbing solutions, Community Plumbing Services is family owned and operated our of Sebastopol, CA.

2022 NextGen All Stars Top 20 Under 40 Professional Plumbers

Request A Quote

CA LIC. #1115150

(707) 236-7714

chris@communityplumbingservices.com

401 Vine Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

© 2025 Community Plumbing Services | All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy

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Trusted Sonoma County Plumbing.

Real reviews from satisfied customers who rely on us.

5.0

70 Reviews

  • Gwen R.

    Feb 2025

    Chris is very knowledgeable, super friendly, prompt, communicates well and follows through. I will continue to use Community Plumbing Services. Thank you Chris!

    Becky F.

    Feb 2025

    Chris responded immediately when we had a concern and offered informed, grounded advice for what to do. We will definitely call him back for future needs!

    Tom M.

    Jan 2025

    Can't say enough positive things about Chris at Community Plumbing. We had an emergency and he fit us in the same day. We'll definitely use him when we next need a plumber and can highly recommend him.

    William M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris from Community Plumbing is such a helpful person. He was able to troubleshoot my leak quickly, resolve it and also talk me through a plan for the future. I'm so glad Community Plumbing is available and I have someone so reliable to call for any future problems or upgrades.

    Gabi S.

    Jan 2025

    Chris has surpassed our expectations. He came quickly for a tricky situation in an old cottage and went beyond the call of duty to figure out the problem…we are so glad we found this outstanding plumbing.

  • Greg C.

    Jan 2025

    Chris took care of several issues for us in plumbing our hot water heater, plumbing, double sink vanity moving a gas line and multiple other plumbing issues. I would strongly recommend Chris to anybody that needs any plumbing done at their home or business.

    Robert Z.

    Nov 2024

    As a local property manager in the area Community Plumbing is the first plumber I call for all my plumbing needs. Chris was great. We had a shower valve replaced in our wall and our pipes snaked. Excellent attention to detail.

    Alex M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris is an immensely helpful and smart water and electrical systems technician, top of the line. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Brent B.

    Jan 2025

    Fast and straight forward. Informative and helpful. On time and fair priced. I have used other local plumbing services with less than satisfactory results. I’m very pleased!

    Ben L.

    Dec 2024

    Chris is friendly and competent, good communication and price. Thanks Chris!

  • Roxanne A.

    Oct 2024

    Chris did a great job for us. Plumbed a bathroom, kitchen and sauna. Patient, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and attentive to detail. Great job!

    Barbara C.

    Oct 2024

    Chris was professional efficient easy to talk to and highly skilled!! I Highly recommend his services!!

    Monica U.

    Dec 2024

    Chris from Community Plumbing was fantastic. He was very friendly and very professional. I will definitely be recommending his services to all of my friends and family. Thanks Chris!

    Jason K.

    Oct 2024

    When you need an exceptional plumber, I highly recommend Chris. I hired him to support my bathroom remodel based upon an online review and was so glad I did. He was fairly priced and cared to do the job to perfection based on his own intentions to do great work. I was absolutely 100% satisfied.

    Kathy P.

    Oct 2025

    We have hired other plumbers for the same problem and it was not resolved. Each time I felt dismissed and talked down to. Chris at Community Plumbing was the first person who kept pursuing solutions until the problem was finally fixed. I can’t say enough about his expertise and work ethic.

  • Gwen R.

    Feb 2025

    Chris is very knowledgeable, super friendly, prompt, communicates well and follows through. I will continue to use Community Plumbing Services. Thank you Chris!

    Becky F.

    Feb 2025

    Chris responded immediately when we had a concern and offered informed, grounded advice for what to do. We will definitely call him back for future needs!

    Tom M.

    Jan 2025

    Can't say enough positive things about Chris at Community Plumbing. We had an emergency and he fit us in the same day. We'll definitely use him when we next need a plumber and can highly recommend him.

    William M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris from Community Plumbing is such a helpful person. He was able to troubleshoot my leak quickly, resolve it and also talk me through a plan for the future. I'm so glad Community Plumbing is available and I have someone so reliable to call for any future problems or upgrades.

    Gabi S.

    Jan 2025

    Chris has surpassed our expectations. He came quickly for a tricky situation in an old cottage and went beyond the call of duty to figure out the problem…we are so glad we found this outstanding plumbing.

  • Greg C.

    Jan 2025

    Chris took care of several issues for us in plumbing our hot water heater, plumbing, double sink vanity moving a gas line and multiple other plumbing issues. I would strongly recommend Chris to anybody that needs any plumbing done at their home or business.

    Robert Z.

    Nov 2024

    As a local property manager in the area Community Plumbing is the first plumber I call for all my plumbing needs. Chris was great. We had a shower valve replaced in our wall and our pipes snaked. Excellent attention to detail.

    Alex M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris is an immensely helpful and smart water and electrical systems technician, top of the line. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Brent B.

    Jan 2025

    Fast and straight forward. Informative and helpful. On time and fair priced. I have used other local plumbing services with less than satisfactory results. I’m very pleased!

    Ben L.

    Dec 2024

    Chris is friendly and competent, good communication and price. Thanks Chris!

  • Roxanne A.

    Oct 2024

    Chris did a great job for us. Plumbed a bathroom, kitchen and sauna. Patient, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and attentive to detail. Great job!

    Barbara C.

    Oct 2024

    Chris was professional efficient easy to talk to and highly skilled!! I Highly recommend his services!!

    Monica U.

    Dec 2024

    Chris from Community Plumbing was fantastic. He was very friendly and very professional. I will definitely be recommending his services to all of my friends and family. Thanks Chris!

    Jason K.

    Oct 2024

    When you need an exceptional plumber, I highly recommend Chris. I hired him to support my bathroom remodel based upon an online review and was so glad I did. He was fairly priced and cared to do the job to perfection based on his own intentions to do great work. I was absolutely 100% satisfied.

    Kathy P.

    Oct 2025

    We have hired other plumbers for the same problem and it was not resolved. Each time I felt dismissed and talked down to. Chris at Community Plumbing was the first person who kept pursuing solutions until the problem was finally fixed. I can’t say enough about his expertise and work ethic.

Chris Simons

CEO & Founder

Chris Simons

CEO & Founder

The last plumber, you'll ever need.

Chris Simons has over 13 years of experience with residential and custom plumbing solutions in Marin and Sonoma counties.

With dedication to delivering honest, reliable, and cost-effective plumbing solutions, Community Plumbing Services is family owned and operated our of Sebastopol, CA.

2022 NextGen All Stars Top 20 Under 40 Professional Plumbers

Request A Quote

CA LIC. #1115150

(707) 236-7714

chris@communityplumbingservices.com

401 Vine Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472

© 2025 Community Plumbing Services | All Rights Reserved

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Trusted Sonoma County Plumbing.

Real reviews from satisfied customers who rely on us.

5.0

70 Reviews

5.0

70 Reviews

  • Gwen R.

    Feb 2025

    Chris is very knowledgeable, super friendly, prompt, communicates well and follows through. I will continue to use Community Plumbing Services. Thank you Chris!

    Becky F.

    Feb 2025

    Chris responded immediately when we had a concern and offered informed, grounded advice for what to do. We will definitely call him back for future needs!

    Tom M.

    Jan 2025

    Can't say enough positive things about Chris at Community Plumbing. We had an emergency and he fit us in the same day. We'll definitely use him when we next need a plumber and can highly recommend him.

    William M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris from Community Plumbing is such a helpful person. He was able to troubleshoot my leak quickly, resolve it and also talk me through a plan for the future. I'm so glad Community Plumbing is available and I have someone so reliable to call for any future problems or upgrades.

    Gabi S.

    Jan 2025

    Chris has surpassed our expectations. He came quickly for a tricky situation in an old cottage and went beyond the call of duty to figure out the problem…we are so glad we found this outstanding plumbing.

  • Greg C.

    Jan 2025

    Chris took care of several issues for us in plumbing our hot water heater, plumbing, double sink vanity moving a gas line and multiple other plumbing issues. I would strongly recommend Chris to anybody that needs any plumbing done at their home or business.

    Robert Z.

    Nov 2024

    As a local property manager in the area Community Plumbing is the first plumber I call for all my plumbing needs. Chris was great. We had a shower valve replaced in our wall and our pipes snaked. Excellent attention to detail.

    Alex M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris is an immensely helpful and smart water and electrical systems technician, top of the line. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Brent B.

    Jan 2025

    Fast and straight forward. Informative and helpful. On time and fair priced. I have used other local plumbing services with less than satisfactory results. I’m very pleased!

    Ben L.

    Dec 2024

    Chris is friendly and competent, good communication and price. Thanks Chris!

  • Roxanne A.

    Oct 2024

    Chris did a great job for us. Plumbed a bathroom, kitchen and sauna. Patient, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and attentive to detail. Great job!

    Barbara C.

    Oct 2024

    Chris was professional efficient easy to talk to and highly skilled!! I Highly recommend his services!!

    Monica U.

    Dec 2024

    Chris from Community Plumbing was fantastic. He was very friendly and very professional. I will definitely be recommending his services to all of my friends and family. Thanks Chris!

    Jason K.

    Oct 2024

    When you need an exceptional plumber, I highly recommend Chris. I hired him to support my bathroom remodel based upon an online review and was so glad I did. He was fairly priced and cared to do the job to perfection based on his own intentions to do great work. I was absolutely 100% satisfied.

    Kathy P.

    Oct 2025

    We have hired other plumbers for the same problem and it was not resolved. Each time I felt dismissed and talked down to. Chris at Community Plumbing was the first person who kept pursuing solutions until the problem was finally fixed. I can’t say enough about his expertise and work ethic.

  • Gwen R.

    Feb 2025

    Chris is very knowledgeable, super friendly, prompt, communicates well and follows through. I will continue to use Community Plumbing Services. Thank you Chris!

    Becky F.

    Feb 2025

    Chris responded immediately when we had a concern and offered informed, grounded advice for what to do. We will definitely call him back for future needs!

    Tom M.

    Jan 2025

    Can't say enough positive things about Chris at Community Plumbing. We had an emergency and he fit us in the same day. We'll definitely use him when we next need a plumber and can highly recommend him.

    William M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris from Community Plumbing is such a helpful person. He was able to troubleshoot my leak quickly, resolve it and also talk me through a plan for the future. I'm so glad Community Plumbing is available and I have someone so reliable to call for any future problems or upgrades.

    Gabi S.

    Jan 2025

    Chris has surpassed our expectations. He came quickly for a tricky situation in an old cottage and went beyond the call of duty to figure out the problem…we are so glad we found this outstanding plumbing.

  • Greg C.

    Jan 2025

    Chris took care of several issues for us in plumbing our hot water heater, plumbing, double sink vanity moving a gas line and multiple other plumbing issues. I would strongly recommend Chris to anybody that needs any plumbing done at their home or business.

    Robert Z.

    Nov 2024

    As a local property manager in the area Community Plumbing is the first plumber I call for all my plumbing needs. Chris was great. We had a shower valve replaced in our wall and our pipes snaked. Excellent attention to detail.

    Alex M.

    Jan 2025

    Chris is an immensely helpful and smart water and electrical systems technician, top of the line. I would recommend him to anyone.

    Brent B.

    Jan 2025

    Fast and straight forward. Informative and helpful. On time and fair priced. I have used other local plumbing services with less than satisfactory results. I’m very pleased!

    Ben L.

    Dec 2024

    Chris is friendly and competent, good communication and price. Thanks Chris!

  • Roxanne A.

    Oct 2024

    Chris did a great job for us. Plumbed a bathroom, kitchen and sauna. Patient, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and attentive to detail. Great job!

    Barbara C.

    Oct 2024

    Chris was professional efficient easy to talk to and highly skilled!! I Highly recommend his services!!

    Monica U.

    Dec 2024

    Chris from Community Plumbing was fantastic. He was very friendly and very professional. I will definitely be recommending his services to all of my friends and family. Thanks Chris!

    Jason K.

    Oct 2024

    When you need an exceptional plumber, I highly recommend Chris. I hired him to support my bathroom remodel based upon an online review and was so glad I did. He was fairly priced and cared to do the job to perfection based on his own intentions to do great work. I was absolutely 100% satisfied.

    Kathy P.

    Oct 2025

    We have hired other plumbers for the same problem and it was not resolved. Each time I felt dismissed and talked down to. Chris at Community Plumbing was the first person who kept pursuing solutions until the problem was finally fixed. I can’t say enough about his expertise and work ethic.

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Chris Simons has over 13 years of experience with residential and custom plumbing solutions in Marin and Sonoma counties.

With dedication to delivering honest, reliable, and cost-effective plumbing solutions, Community Plumbing Services is family owned and operated our of Sebastopol, CA.

2022 NextGen All Stars Top 20 Under 40 Professional Plumbers

Chris Simons

CEO & Founder

The Last Plumber You'll Ever Need

Request A Quote

© 2025 Community Plumbing Services

CA LIC. #1115150

401 Vine Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472