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Solar Thermal Heating: Harnessing the Sun for your Home's Hot Water

As your local plumbing experts, we've help countless homeowners transform their energy usage with solar thermal solutions for their home.

Understanding Solar Thermal

The system capture's the sun's energy heating water for your home's daily needs—you're hot showers, washing dishes, or warming your pool, solar thermal systems can provide up to 80% of your hot water needs. Solar thermal systems are significantly more cost-effective and sustainable than traditional water heating methods.

The Real Benefits

Most homeowners see their water heating bills drop by more than half after installation. With properly installed systems lasting 20+ years and federal tax incentives covering up to 30% of the cost, the financial benefits are clear for most families. Solar thermal systems are more than just a way to save on utilities though; you're also reducing your carbon footprint and increasing your home's value with a long-term sustainable heating option.

Professional Installation Matters

Proper installation is crucial for optimal performance and longevity. Our certified technicians handle everything from initial assessment to final testing, ensuring your system performs at its best. We'll also show you how to monitor and maintain your system for optimal performance.

Ready to Learn More?

Every home is unique, and we'd love to show you exactly how solar thermal could work for yours. We'll assess your home's potential, discuss your needs, and provide clear, honest recommendations about whether solar thermal is right for you.

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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.

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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

Terms & Conditions

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