Freedom Underground Plumbing | Trusted Plumbing Company in San Jose, CA
546 McKendrie St, San Jose, CA 95110
About the Company
Founded by Freddy Porras in 2014, Freedom Underground Plumbing brings over two decades of dedicated expertise to San Jose. Freddy's journey began in 2002, the year his daughter was born, when he chose to specialize in underground utilities. He honed his skills in management roles with major local plumbing companies before starting his own venture. Our team holds a General Engineering and Plumbing License, allowing us to work on both public and private properties. We focus on trenchless installation and repair for water, sewer, gas, and electrical systems, using methods like pipe bursting and directional drilling to minimize disruption to your yard. While we specialize in underground and crawl space work, our goal is to resolve your plumbing challenges efficiently, from leak detection to complex drainage solutions, keeping San Jose homes and businesses running smoothly.
Services Offered
- Septic system inspection
- Sewer repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Septic system repair
- Excavation
- Trench digging
Q&A
What are the advantages of trenchless sewer repair for my San Jose home?
Trenchless techniques like pipe bursting allow us to replace damaged sewer lines with minimal excavation. This means we can often avoid digging large trenches across your yard, which preserves your landscaping, hardscaping, and reduces restoration time and cost. It's a particularly effective solution for common local issues like tree root intrusion, as we can install a new, root-resistant pipe through the old one.
I think tree roots are in my sewer line. How do you handle this common San Jose problem?
Tree root intrusion is very common here. We start with a thorough plumbing inspection using a camera to locate the exact problem. For repairs, we often recommend trenchless pipe bursting to replace the compromised section with a seamless, jointless pipe that roots can't penetrate. For less severe cases, we can perform targeted repairs. Our approach focuses on a long-term solution to prevent recurring blockages and protect your property's foundation.
Do you handle water softener installations or related pipe work?
Yes, we do. While we don't service the softener unit itself, we handle all the critical underground and in-wall plumbing it requires. This includes installing the necessary water pipe connections, drainage for the regeneration cycle, and bypass valves. Proper installation of these lines is essential for the system to function efficiently and to avoid leaks that could affect your home's foundation or landscaping.
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 |



















