Updated: May 21, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1915 Otoole Way, San Jose, CA, 95131
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Counsil plumbing
It can be difficult to know where to turn when you need a quality plumber. Most often we find ourselves needing one in an emergency situation. Counsil plumbing is here to serve you. Counsil Plumbing is family owned and operated. We have friendly experienced technicians that can handle all your plumbing repairs.
For more information, please call us @ 408-272-2272
From BuildZoom: Counsil plumbing, 1915 Otoole Way, San Jose, CA (Employees: Michael A Counsil and Valarie Elizabeth Counsil) holds a Plumbing license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Counsil plumbing, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Counsil plumbing Contact Information
Phone Number: (408) 272-2272
Address: 1915 Otoole Way, San Jose, CA 95131
Counsil plumbing San Jose
Quality
114
98th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Counsil plumbing has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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67 projects
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2025 |
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19 projects
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2024 |
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17 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Counsil plumbing has worked on at least
103.0 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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82 projects
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Plumbing projects |
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20 projects
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Sewer laterals |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Counsil plumbing mostly works on
plumbing project
and sewer lateral
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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< $5k |
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $9,098. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Underfloor drain/waste lines replacement install house & property line cleanouts sewer line replacement water re-pipe (type-l copper) water service line replacement and whole house gas re-pipe (galvanized steel pipe). all work done on private property
Valuation:
$192,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-04270
Status:
complete
Fee:
$309
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Under floor water re-pipe water service line from meter to house 50 gallon water heater replacement (gas to gas) with code upgrades same location as existing
Valuation:
$50,224
Permit #:
BLD25-00090
Status:
final
Fee:
$574
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Underfloor drain/waste lines replacement install house & property line cleanouts and underground sewer line replacement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV25-0666
Status:
final
Fee:
$684
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Diana lopez emailed buildingpermits requested to addition sewer replacement and property line cleanout. -a.a (1-2-25)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024 119235 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Diana lopez emailed buildingpermits to request sanitary sewer and property line cleanout. -a.a (1-2-25)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2024 119344 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Repiping. replace sewer line. 1 property line cleanout(s). 1 building cleanout(s). foc 9ft
Valuation:
$19,592
Permit #:
BLD25-00118
Status:
final
Fee:
$336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Brobst residence: underfloor drain waste lines replacement f
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-PL25-0110
Status:
final
Fee:
$624
Permit Type:
plumbing
Building Type:
N/A
Fitzjarrell residence: replacement of the under floor drain
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-PL25-0040
Status:
final
Fee:
$629
Permit Type:
plumbing
Building Type:
N/A
Install 2 emergency earthquake shut-off valves and 2 emergency water shut-off valvess
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PRE25-00067
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Escalona: waterline sewerline & cleanout replacemnt
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B-PL25-0032
Status:
final
Fee:
$689
Permit Type:
plumbing
Building Type:
N/A
40 gallon water heater replacement install house & property line cleanouts underground sewer line replacement. all work done on private property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV24-3417
Status:
final
Fee:
$456
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Underfloor drain waste line replacement - see conditions
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLMB2025-0049
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Repipe
Building Type:
N/A
Replace main water service from meter to house
Valuation:
$9,098
Permit #:
PLMG2025-0104
Status:
final
Fee:
$462
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas shut off earthquake valve installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B25-0003
Status:
final
Fee:
$197
Permit Type:
Mechanical
Building Type:
N/A
Property line clean-out installation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV25-0054
Status:
final
Fee:
$228
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace underfloor drain line
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD25-00066
Status:
final
Fee:
$791
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Single fixture replacement in master br water line repair
Valuation:
$3,895
Permit #:
BLD24-0416
Status:
final
Fee:
$292
Permit Type:
Water line
Building Type:
N/A
Install building clean out
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD25-00593
Status:
final
Fee:
$436
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Underground sanitary sewer replacement property line clean-out under floor two-way house clean-out
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DEV24-3384
Status:
final
Fee:
$455
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Underground sanitary sewer replacement property line clean-out under floor two-way house clean-out
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
AR24-2697
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Counsil plumbing License info
Verified License
| License # | 926756 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Plumbing |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 612706 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
- 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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Inactive License
| License # | 538285 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
- 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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114
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Suretec Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Markel Insurance Company |
309
Permits
- Building permit records show that Counsil plumbing has worked on 309 permitted projects.
Counsil plumbing Employees
MC
Michael A Counsil
Rmo/Ceo/Pres
VC
Valarie Elizabeth Counsil
Officer