River Engineering — Burlingame, CA
Business Overview
River Engineering Burlingame CA is a trenchless plumbing and septic service provider serving Burlingame and nearby coastal communities. The company works on both residential and commercial properties, with a focus on sewer inspections, repairs, and replacements. Emergency service is available on a case-by-case basis; the office schedules urgent calls for burst pipes and sewer backups during business hours and maintains an on-call rotation for after-hours problems.
The crew is a small team of licensed technicians and operators who handle hydraulic machinery and HDPE pipe systems. Staff members are accustomed to working in tight urban lots and the hilly coastal neighborhoods near the San Francisco Bay.
Key Services
Services center on trenchless sewer work and related plumbing. Main service groups include:
- Sewer & Trenchless Repair: Pipe bursting, open trench replacement when needed, HDPE pipe installation, sewer repair and new sewer installation.
- Septic Services: Septic system cleaning, septic installation, and routine maintenance to meet local health rules.
- Plumbing: Video plumbing inspections that meet city submission standards, toilet installation and repair, water pipe installation and repair, plumbing installation and repair.
- Gas Services: Gas line installation and repair for homes and small businesses.
- Inspections: Video inspections for home sales and municipal requirements — reports suitable for realtors and permitting authorities.
Areas Served
River Engineering Burlingame CA is based in Burlingame and lists Moss Beach CA as a primary service area. The team also works across San Mateo County and the San Francisco Peninsula, responding to requests in nearby Bay Area neighborhoods and coastal towns.
Company History
The company began as a small group of field engineers who specialized in trenchless methods. Over time the business added hydraulic equipment and HDPE piping to address aging sewer lines without long-term excavation. Work has included municipal-standard video inspection projects and site-specific repairs for homeowners and real estate transactions in the Bay Area.
Experience grew from local residential jobs to contracts that require city-compliant reporting and coordination with public works departments.
Leadership
Leadership comes from technicians with hands-on sewer and plumbing backgrounds. The founding team has decades of combined experience in pipe rehabilitation, municipal inspection standards, and construction safety. They maintain local ties through participation in trade groups and regular work with Bay Area real estate professionals.
Specialties & Highlights
- Trenchless pipe bursting with HDPE to limit surface disruption.
- City-compliant video inspections accepted by local permitting agencies.
- Hydraulic machinery and experienced operators for tight or hilly sites.
- Fast inspection reports for realtors and homeowners needing quick turnaround.
Why Locals Choose River Engineering
Residents and businesses turn to River Engineering Burlingame CA for practical sewer solutions and clear inspection reporting. The company’s local experience with Bay Area soils, coastal weather, and municipal rules helps projects move through permitting and closes sales on time. Work is straightforward, documented, and handled by technicians familiar with Burlingame neighborhoods and nearby Moss Beach properties.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday closed. For urgent needs, call to ask about on-call availability.
Contact Information
River Engineering
: Burlingame, CA 94011
: http://www.riverplumbinginc.com
Business Services
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Septic system cleaning
- Septic system installation
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |














