Most requested
Water Heaters & Tankless
Repair, replacement and tankless upgrades — installed to code with expansion tanks, safety pans and new valves.
Available now · Western Nevada County
Leaks don't wait. Neither does Ivan.
25+ years of hands-on plumbing expertise — now with his own name on the truck. Honest prices, on-time arrivals and spotless job sites for your neighbors in Penn Valley, Grass Valley & Nevada City.
- Licensed & insured
- Upfront, fair pricing
- Clean, code-compliant work
On the job
“Came out on a Saturday and fixed a leak in a tight attic space. Fast, professional and friendly.”
— Dana C., Google reviewHow can we help?
Tap your problem. Text Ivan directly.
No call centers, no runaround. Pick what's going on and your message is pre-written — just add a photo and hit send.
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What we do
Residential & light-commercial plumbing, done right the first time.
From a running toilet at a small dental office to a midnight water-heater failure with a house full of guests — Ivan brings the parts, the know-how and the patience to explain every option.
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen, bath, main-line and storm drains cleared — fast.
Leak Detection & Repair
Attics, crawlspaces, walls, slabs — we find it and fix it.
Bathroom Remodels & Vanities
Custom vanities, retrofits and full fixture packages.
Showers & Tubs
Faucets & Sinks
Toilet Repair & Install
Running, rocking, leaking — or a brand-new upgrade.
Water Lines & Repipes
We dig in — literally — to repair and replace supply lines.
Light Commercial
Offices & small practices, worked around your schedule.
On the job
Real jobs. Real neighbors. No stock footage.
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Before & after
Drag to see the difference.
A dated tub-shower swapped for a clean, accessible walk-in shower with grab bar. We treat every home like it's our own — and leave it cleaner than we found it.
“He left a very clean job site and a tight, professional plumbing install.” — Rodney R., Google review
Straight from Google
26 neighbors. 26 five-star reviews.
How it works
Simple, honest, on your schedule.
The things our customers mention most: Ivan calls back fast, shows up when he says he will, and explains everything before any work begins.
Call (530) 575-1500-
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Call or text — you'll hear back quick
Send a photo of the problem. Same-day call-backs are the norm, and emergencies get priority.
“Ivan's Plumbing called us back on the same day, showed up the next day and were on time.”
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Clear options, fair price — before we start
We walk you through what's wrong, what's required by code, and what it'll cost. No surprises, no gouging.
“Fair and transparent in his pricing.”
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Done right, done clean
Professional, code-compliant work — and your home left as tidy as we found it. Often tidier.
“Showed up on time, very personable and he left my place immaculate.”
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Your plumber for life
Most of our work comes from repeat customers and referrals. That's a responsibility we take seriously.
“He is my ‘go to’ plumber. I trust him.”
Meet Ivan
25+ years in the trade. One name on the truck.
After more than two decades fixing pipes across the foothills, Ivan Chait opened Ivan's Plumbing & Drain to do things his way: pick up the phone, show up on time, tell people the truth, and do the job right.
When you call, you get Ivan — and often his right-hand, Bailey. No dispatchers, no upsell scripts. Just a skilled, friendly local plumber who'll treat your home with care.
“What a dream to have a plumber that you can TRUST… I am thrilled he has finally created his own company.” — Georgia D., Google review
- HonestStraight answers, fair prices
- ReliableOn time, every time
- RespectfulClean, careful in your home
- SkilledCode-compliant craftsmanship
Rooted in the foothills
Local plumbers for our community.
We're not a franchise and we're not from out of town. Ivan's Plumbing & Drain is based right here in Western Nevada County — and every job is for a neighbor.
- Penn Valley
- Grass Valley
- Nevada City
- Lake Wildwood
- Rough and Ready
- Alta Sierra
- Lake of the Pines
- & nearby
Not sure if you're in our area? Text us your town.
Serving Penn Valley & nearby areas
Recent work
Craftsmanship you can see.
Got a plumbing problem?
You might not be prepared. But we are.
Call or text Ivan directly — a real person, a fast answer and a fair price.
Weekdays until 5 PM · Emergency? Call or text anyway.