Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
226 Elvia Ct, San Rafael, CA, 94903
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Best Plumbing
Best Plumbing, 226 Elvia Ct, San Rafael, CA (Employees: John Vincent Gallagher and Samuel Francis Imperial Cuvin) holds a Plumbing license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of California contractors.
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Best Plumbing Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 756-0843
Address: 226 Elvia Ct, San Rafael, CA 94903
Best Plumbing San Rafael
Quality
89
30th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Best Plumbing has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Best Plumbing has worked on at least
4.0 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.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Best Plumbing Reviews
1 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Steve C.September 28, 2020All plumbing for complete home gutting and renovation$34,950
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Residential plumbing - remodel alteration or repair
2024-11-06
Installing/replacing existing plumbing fixtures for kitchen and two bathrooms as part of remodel permit bldr-2024-0102
Valuation:
$2,883
Permit #:
PLMR-2024-0055
Status:
complete
Fee:
$104
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under previous plumbing permit 465923 & pa 200111213668. all work is complete
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20220623577
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**permit cancelled** repair damage sewer line in backyard. approx. 10 feet not in public right of way
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
MEP-2024-292949
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition dwv for washer and ventless dryer to unit
Valuation:
$10,500
Permit #:
P2023-0025
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$283
Permit Type:
plumbing
Building Type:
N/A
New house trap sidewalk and main building sewer ground work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20221011489
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work category: 2pa; kitchen remodel including water waste and vent for same. also one gas line requiring test
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20200527738
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 3 fixtures & rough plumbing for same - water waste vent
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20191127564
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition laudry to unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B2021-0169
Status:
final
Fee:
$598
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Addition laudry to unit
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B2021-0029
Status:
final
Fee:
$475
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Final for all work completed under permit pp20140305730 and pp20130426312
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20180405329
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of sewer lateral needs enchroachment
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
P2021-0058
Status:
issued
Fee:
$160
Permit Type:
Residential
Building Type:
N/A
Install laundry area includes drain no gas; svc pnl upgrd
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
B2020-0308
Status:
final
Fee:
$479
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Addition laundry closet to unit
Valuation:
$5,400
Permit #:
B2020-0365
Status:
final
Fee:
$581
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Extension of sewer lateral
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENC2021-0099
Status:
final
Fee:
$257
Permit Type:
Sidewalk cut
Building Type:
N/A
Install op water heater 50 gallon gas 44 steps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20230814448
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
#scanned# replace up to 25 of existing sewer line from house to just before city clean out (within 2') - replace clean out at house but not at property line - no work into the public wright of way
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2015-00022
Status:
final
Fee:
$131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install one new bathroom on the 2nd floor. remodel one (e) bathroom on 2nd floor. water waste & vent. 1 shower pan
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PP20151001422
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Complete and finalize work started under permits: pm20170310666: flue & vents pp20170310661: hydronic heating and pw20150825769: plumbing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20210202072
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 50gal water heater a.o smith vertex go he 50 partial piping gas line & domestic water hotxcold washing machine hook-up
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20140514722
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 50gal water heater a.o smith vertex go he 50 partial piping gas line & domestic water hotxcold washing machine hook-up
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
PP20140514722
Status:
COMPLETE
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 727555 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 872560 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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89
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Hudson Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
431
Permits
- Building permit records show that Best Plumbing has worked on 431 permitted projects.
Best Plumbing Employees
JG
John Vincent Gallagher
Sole Owner
SC
Samuel Francis Imperial Cuvin
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
John is a nice enough guy with many years of plumbing experience, but unless you have a small simple plumbing job to do, I would not recommend him. John did a LARGE plumbing job on my extensive home renovation, which ultimately took way longer and cost significantly more than he originally estimated. John is not good about staying focused and always seems to have excuses why the cost keeps increasing and he needs more money! When it was all over and done one of the supply pipes John installed sprung a leak while I was out of town and flooded my house (50K in damages). If that wasn't bad enough, John then suggested that somehow the pipe leak was my fault.
No, I would not recommend him.