Updated: Jan 03, 2026
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Address
5448 Buena Ventura Way, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628
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5th Generation Plumbing
5th Generation Plumbing is proud to be the leading team of plumbers in Sacramento. We work with residential and commercial clients, fixing their plumbing problems as quickly as possible. Our plumbing technicians have a wide range of skills and expertise, ensuring we can tackle any plumbing issue you might encounter. FULL-SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY IN SACRAMENTO.
From BuildZoom: 5th Generation Plumbing, 5448 Buena Ventura Way, Fair Oaks, CA (Employee: Sidney Melborne Fehn Iv) holds a Plumbing license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring 5th Generation Plumbing, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
5th Generation Plumbing Contact Information
Phone Number: (916) 470-3132
Address: 5448 Buena Ventura Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
5th Generation Plumbing Fair Oaks
Quality
97
82nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
5th Generation Plumbing has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that 5th Generation Plumbing has worked on at least
13.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Plumbing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that 5th Generation Plumbing mostly works on
plumbing project
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $2,715. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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5th Generation Plumbing Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Susan M.September 6, 2017Bathroom remodel$5,450
Building Permits by 5th Generation Plumbing
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Water heater changeout only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; c/o 40 gal elect water heater - like for like located in garage
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
WHTR2025-00178
Status:
issued
Fee:
$118
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water heater changeout only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; water heater changeout
Valuation:
$1,930
Permit #:
WHTR2025-00421
Status:
complete
Fee:
$118
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change-out installation of gas - 040 gallon to gas - 040 gallon located inside building screening not required
Valuation:
$2,250
Permit #:
RES-2508451
Status:
final
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2025-01-14
Replace 33 of 1 1/4 pvc wtr main under ground/driveway - located front yard
Valuation:
$5,250
Permit #:
MISR2025-00168
Status:
issued
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2021-04-13
C/o hwh to navien tankless (150k btu) connect to gas line at kitchen 2 3/4 black steel gas pipe located exterior addition exterior wtr spigot located outside of laundry room replace 35 of 1"pvc wtr main from city tap to house replace 20 of 3/4 pex h & c wtr lines located in kitchen replace 20 of 3/4 pex h & c wtr lines located in bathroom replace 15 of 1 copper wtr line replace 40 of ... see more
Valuation:
$8,200
Permit #:
MISR2021-02297
Status:
issued
Fee:
$328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Water heater changeout only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; c/o 50 gal gas hwh located in garage - like for like
Valuation:
$2,715
Permit #:
WHTR2024-01084
Status:
complete
Fee:
$121
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2025-02-11
Replace 80 of 1 1/4 pvc water main located in front yard
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
MISR2025-00482
Status:
complete
Fee:
$201
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2023-01-31
Replace 58 of 1 1/4 copper wtr line - located in front yard from house wtr tap to main wtr tap - see diagram
Valuation:
$3,300
Permit #:
MISR2023-00554
Status:
issued
Fee:
$231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2025-03-28
Replace 45 of 1 1/4 pvc watermain in front yard
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
MISR2025-00829
Status:
final
Fee:
$201
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2023-03-23
Replace 40 of 1 1/4 pvc watermain line located in front yard from home to shut off valve
Valuation:
$2,390
Permit #:
MISR2023-01527
Status:
complete
Fee:
$205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2023-08-24
Replace main water line 25 of 1 pvc pipe schd 40 & schd 80 at connections wtr main line located in rear of home from shut off to main
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
MISR2023-03798
Status:
complete
Fee:
$179
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wtr repipe from shut off valve 104 of 3/4 pex h
Valuation:
$3,300
Permit #:
2023-00907
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2022-02-24
Replace 40 of 4 blk abs sewer line located in front yard replace 48 of 1 1/2 pvc wtr line located in front yard
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
MISR2022-01741
Status:
complete
Fee:
$241
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous electrical plumbing mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle charger generator (not for re
2025-09-17
Replace 44 of 4 abs swere line w cleanouts located in front yard
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
MISR2025-02647
Status:
issued
Fee:
$231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2023-08-16
Replace 25 of 1 pvc wtr main line located in backyard from house shut off valve to main wtr valve
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
MISR2023-03781
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$179
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2018-04-20
On 4/11/2018:5th generation plumbing company license number 1028105 sidney f. phone number 916-470-3132; emergency replaced outside 50 gallon water heater bradford white brought up to upc code dip pan flu gas valve and flex two hot and cold copper flex drip leg gas valve straps t and p ran out water heater setting on b. replaced shut off main valve ball valve. replace laundry both hot... see more
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
MISR2018-02696
Status:
complete
Fee:
$86
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2020-11-30
C/o hwh to tankless relocate to exterior 199k btus replace 20 of 1 1/4 pvc water main from wtr main to meter (front yard)
Valuation:
$9,500
Permit #:
MISR2020-09663
Status:
issued
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change-out installation of gas - 040 gallon to gas - 040 gallon located outside building within existing exterior enclosure
Valuation:
$2,480
Permit #:
RES-2017695
Status:
final
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Half plex
C/o hwh to tankless 240a (199k btu) located in garage
Valuation:
$2,700
Permit #:
2021-00503
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Miscellaneous water heater electrical plumbing hvac mechanical solar/pv electric vehicle equip. gene
2021-10-08
Replace 40 of 1 1/2 cooper wtr main - located in front yard - see attached diagram
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
MISR2021-09382
Status:
issued
Fee:
$162
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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5th Generation Plumbing License info
Verified License
| License # | 1028105 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
Verify this license's status for 5th Generation Plumbing at the California Contractors State License Board.
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97
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
46
Permits
- Building permit records show that 5th Generation Plumbing has worked on 46 permitted projects.
5th Generation Plumbing Employees
SI
Sidney Melborne Fehn Iv
Sole Owner
I found 5th Generation Plumbing on Craigslist and am very pleased with Sidney's work! He did a beautiful bathroom remodel for us at a competitive price. Sidney went above and beyond assisting me in choosing flooring, granite and fixtures. I am very excited about how my project turned out. We found our plumber for life. Thanks 5th Generation Plumbing!