Bodega Bay Sewer Connection Rules
Bodega Bay, California is unusual on this coast in that a single agency supplies both services: the Bodega Bay Public Utility District provides water and sewer inside its service area. The District regulates connections to the public sewer directly — its Ordinance No. 50 governs making a connection to the public sewer and adding to an existing side sewer, and connection fees are set under its own ordinances. In practice that means a property owner cannot make or modify a side sewer connection without meeting District requirements first, and the District, not the county, is the agency to satisfy. No universal point-of-sale lateral inspection requirement is documented for Bodega Bay. Avanté Plumbing does leak detection, drain and sewer clearing, water heater work, repiping, gas lines and fixture installation across Sonoma County under California CSLB licence #841938 (C-36 Plumbing), family-run since 2004.
What does a plumber cost in Bodega Bay?
Avanté Plumbing charges the same rates across every city we serve, so these are the Bodega Bay prices — there is no travel surcharge and no per-neighborhood pricing.
| Water heater replacement (40–50 gal tank) | $2,500–$2,850 |
|---|---|
| Tankless water heater (Navien), installed | $5,400–$6,500 |
| Drain cleaning, kitchen line to main | $195–$465 |
| Toilet repair & installation | $195–$565 |
| Leak detection & repair | $175–$5,000 |
| Sewer repair & replacement | $350–$6,000 |
| Whole-house repipe | $4,500–$10,000 |
| Gas line repair or new gas line | $250–$3,000 |
| Sewer camera inspection | $225–$325 |
| Garbage disposal installation | $250–$425 |
| Appliance hook-ups & water softeners | $650–$3,000 |
Standard labor rate is $175 an hour. Diagnostic fee is $45 and comes off the job if you go ahead. Kitchen and bathroom remodel plumbing is quoted per job; a full written estimate is $55.
Prices current as of September 2026. Every job is quoted before work starts.
Last updated: August 2026 · Written by Karl D'Angelo, CSLB #841938 (C-36 Plumbing), plumbing in Sonoma & Marin since 2004.
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Plumbing in Bodega Bay: what's actually different here
Water chemistry, housing age and city rules vary across the North Bay. Everything below is sourced from Bodega Bay and Sonoma County public records.
Who regulates sewer connections in Bodega Bay?
The Bodega Bay Public Utility District, which supplies both water and sewer here. Ordinance No. 50 covers connecting to the public sewer and adding to an existing side sewer, and the District's ordinances set the connection charges. An owner cannot make or modify that connection without complying with District requirements, so the District is the first call on any work that touches the side sewer.
Does Bodega Bay require a lateral inspection when you sell?
No universal point-of-sale lateral inspection requirement is documented in the District's published ordinances. That is not the same as confirming none exists, and it is a sensible question to put to the District directly before a sale. Several Marin districts an hour south do require certificates at transfer, so buyers moving up the coast often expect a rule that is not documented here.
Do you need a permit to replace a water heater here?
In unincorporated Sonoma County, yes — Permit Sonoma issues permits for like-for-like water heater replacement, and its published fee schedule lists a water heater and vent plumbing unit at $20.75 against a $327 minimum trade permit fee. Repiping, gas piping and sewer work are permitted too: water piping runs $8.26 per unit, a gas piping system serving one to four outlets is $8.26, and a sewer line from the main to a building carries a $257 plan check. Those are county fees, not our charges.
Available in Bodega Bay
Plumbing services we provide here
- Appliance Water Line Hookups→
- Backflow Prevention Testing & Installation→
- Commercial Plumbing Services→
- Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting→
- Fixture Installation (Faucets, Sinks, Toilets & Showers)→
- Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation→
- Gas Line Repair & Leak Detection→
- Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing Remodels→
- Leak Detection & Repair→
- Whole-Home Repiping→
- Pump & Well Repairs→
- Sewer Camera Inspections→
- Sewer Repair & Replacement→
- Toilet Repair & Replacement→
- Trenchless Sewer Repair→
- Water Heater Repair & Replacement→
- Water Heater Installation (Tank & Tankless)→
- Water Softener Installation→
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What North Bay customers say
“Karl is a great plumber... knowledgable, skilled, caring, and at a fair cost! one of the problems was significantly worse than I thought possible and I was offered a discount before asking”
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“Karl of Avante Plumbing did a great job for me. I had a leak in the wall of my bath/shower running under the house making a mess. Karl came out same day and fixed the problem swiftly and professionally. The cost was very reasonable and I would recommend him to anyone.”
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Common questions
Plumbing in Bodega Bay — FAQs
Does Avanté Plumbing serve Bodega Bay, CA?
Yes. Bodega Bay is one of 32 cities we cover across Sonoma and Marin County, working from our base at 1677 Centurion Dr in Santa Rosa. Nearby Sonoma County cities we also serve include Cloverdale, Cotati, Forestville.
What plumbing services are available in Bodega Bay?
All 18 of our services are available in Bodega Bay: repairs and maintenance (leak detection, clogged drains, toilet repair, water heater repair, garbage disposals, gas lines, pump and well repairs), installation and replacement (water heaters, fixtures, whole-home repiping, sewer main lines, water softeners, appliance water lines), and specialty work (sewer camera inspections, trenchless sewer repair, hydro jetting, backflow prevention testing, kitchen and bathroom remodel plumbing, and commercial plumbing).
Do you work on private well systems in Bodega Bay?
Yes. Pump and well repairs are one of our services, which matters in this county — Permit Sonoma reports roughly 40,000 water wells in Sonoma County, the most per capita in California, with about 23,000 parcels relying on a private well as their primary water supply. In Bodega Bay we handle well pumps, pressure tanks, pressure switches, check valves and the piping and connections around them.
Is Avanté Plumbing licensed and insured to work in Bodega Bay?
Yes. Avanté Plumbing holds California CSLB licence #841938 (C-36 Plumbing), issued in 2004 and current and active, backed by a $25,000 contractor's bond and workers' compensation insurance. The licence is issued by the state and valid throughout California, including Bodega Bay. You can verify it on the CSLB website at any time.
How do I get a quote for plumbing work in Bodega Bay?
Call (707) 231-0790 or send the details through the contact form. We diagnose the problem first and quote it before any work starts, so you can decide with the number in front of you.
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