Freedom Underground Plumbing — San Jose, CA
Business Overview
Freedom Underground Plumbing San Jose CA is a licensed underground utilities specialist serving homeowners and businesses across the South Bay and coastal communities. The company focuses on underground plumbing, septic systems, trenching and trenchless work. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Limited emergency response is arranged for urgent failures outside regular hours.
They operate with a small team of licensed technicians and several field crews trained in safer, low-impact methods. Freedom Underground handles both residential and commercial projects, from single-family homes in older San Jose neighborhoods to public works and new construction sites.
Key Services
Services concentrate on utilities that run below grade. Core offerings include:
- Trenchless installation and repair: pipe bursting, directional drilling, pneumatic boring
- Water, sewer, and gas line work: installation, repair, inspection
- Septic systems: inspection, installation, repair (does not pump septic tanks)
- Excavation, trench digging, soil backfilling and compaction
- Leak detection and plumbing inspection with advanced locating tools
- Sump pump installation and repair, hydro-jetting (not focused on routine drain cleaning)
What they usually do not take on
- Routine faucet, shower, or water heater replacement work
- Pumping septic tanks
Areas Served
Freedom Underground Plumbing San Jose CA serves San Jose and many Bay Area communities. Primary coverage includes Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Milpitas, Campbell, Cupertino, Santa Cruz and Daly City. The team also works in San Mateo, Redwood City, Menlo Park, Los Gatos, Morgan Hill, Gilroy and numerous smaller towns along the peninsula and coast.
Company History
Freddy Porras founded the business after more than two decades of hands-on plumbing and management experience. The operation began in 2014 but builds on Freddy’s field work dating back to 2002. Over time the company adopted trenchless technology and specialized leak detection to reduce landscape damage and speed repairs.
Leadership
Freddy’s background includes management roles in larger Bay Area plumbing firms and years of practical underground work. He stays active in the local trade community and directs projects on-site. The San Jose base gives the business a familiar local presence and an understanding of regional soils, aging pipe runs, and seismic considerations.
Specialties & Highlights
- Trenchless methods that limit lawn and driveway disruption.
- Licensed for both general engineering and plumbing work on public and private property.
- Advanced leak detection tools to locate problems without major digging.
- Experienced with septic systems, sewer rehabilitation, and gas line safety.
Why Locals Choose Freedom Underground Plumbing
Neighbors pick Freedom Underground because the team focuses on underground challenges and keeps disturbance low. The company’s San Jose roots mean familiarity with local housing types, clay and sandy soils, and coastal groundwater levels. Practical experience, clear scheduling, and straightforward estimates make them a practical choice for Bay Area underground utility projects.
For more details visit freeundergroundestimates.com or call to discuss a site visit and estimate.
Contact Information
Freedom Underground Plumbing
: 546 McKendrie St, San Jose, CA 95110
: https://builtwithfreedom.com
Business Services
- Soil backfilling and compaction
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Excavation
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Septic system inspection
- Septic system installation
- Septic system repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Trench digging
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Tue: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Wed: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Thu: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Fri: | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
















