Monte Rio · Russian River · Based in Cotati
Your Plumber in Monte Rio, CA
River cabins, vacation rentals and homes that have seen high water — Monte Rio plumbing is its own thing. Ray's Rescue Plumbing is locally owned and based in Cotati. We fix water heaters, water lines, drains, leaks and fixtures along the lower Russian River. Same-day service available. Emergency calls taken.
CA License #1112228 · Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Emergency calls taken · Look for the purple van.
Plumbing for Monte Rio River Homes & Rentals
Monte Rio sits on a bend of the Russian River between Guerneville and Duncans Mills, and much of the town is older cabins and cottages built as summer places and added onto ever since. Pipes run through low crawl spaces, water heaters sit in sheds and under houses, and homes near the river have been through floods more than once. We drive out from our shop in Cotati, find the real problem and fix it so it holds up.
Lots of Monte Rio homes are also vacation rentals, where no hot water or a running toilet on turnover day means an unhappy guest. Homeowners can text us photos, book online or call — we'll give you the price before work starts and tell you what's urgent and what can wait.
What We See in Monte Rio Homes
After high water
When the river comes up, water heaters, gas controls and pipes under the house can take a hit. After the water goes down, we check and replace flood-damaged water heaters, repair or replace damaged supply lines and fixtures, and can raise a replacement water heater higher where the space allows. (Call your gas company first if you smell gas.)
Older cabins and add-ons
Many Monte Rio cabins have a patchwork of old galvanized pipe, newer plastic and copper, with valves that haven't been turned in years. We find leaks in tight crawl spaces, replace old supply lines and add shutoff valves so the next problem is easier to stop.
Vacation rentals and second homes
For homes that sit empty between stays, we fix water heaters, running toilets, leaking faucets and slow drains, and install smart water shutoff valves that can catch a leak while nobody's there.
Monte Rio Areas We Serve
Downtown Monte Rio along Main Street and the Bohemian Highway, homes along River Boulevard and the hills above the river, Villa Grande, Northwood and the stretch toward Duncans Mills, plus nearby Guerneville and Cazadero. We serve all ZIP codes and neighborhoods in Monte Rio, including 95462, from Main Street to the river roads and hills.
Around Monte Rio & Recent Work
Around Monte Rio



Recent plumbing work by Ray's Rescue Plumbing




Landmark photos via Wikimedia Commons: Rio Theater — Tony Fischer, CC BY 2.0 (source); "Monte Rio Awaits Your Return" sign — Stepheng3, Public domain (source); Russian River beach (1909) — Unknown author, Public domain (source). Images cropped/resized. Job photos © Ray's Rescue Plumbing.
Plumbing Services in Monte Rio
- Drain & Water Line RepairSlow or backed-up drains snaked and cleared, and leaking or damaged water lines repaired or replaced — including lines under raised river cabins.Drain & water line repair →
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, or a heater that sat in flood water? Repair or same-week replacement, raised higher where space allows. No-cost water heater estimates.Water heaters →
- Tankless Water HeatersTankless installs, descaling and repair — a space-saving option for small cabins and rentals.Tankless water heaters →
- Leak RepairHissing toilets, a wet cabinet, or a water bill that jumped? We track the leak down and fix it.Leak repair →
- Faucets, Toilets & FixturesFaucets, toilets, sinks, garbage disposals, angle stops and supply lines replaced in kitchens and baths.Fixture replacement →
- And a Whole Lot MoreSmart water shutoff valves for empty homes, pressure regulators, hose bibs, copper repairs and more.All services →
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Find Us — Based in Cotati, Serving Monte Rio
Ray's Rescue Plumbing
8412 Lakewood Ave
Cotati, CA 94931
Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm
Emergency calls taken.
CA License #1112228
Our shop is in Cotati. We reach Monte Rio west on Highway 116 through Sebastopol and Forestville, then along the river.
Monte Rio Plumbing FAQ
Do you offer same-day plumbing service in Monte Rio?
Yes, same-day service is often available in Monte Rio, depending on the day's schedule, and we take emergency calls. Call or text (707) 596-3095.
My water heater was in flood water. Is it safe to use?
Don't use it until it's been checked. Flood water can damage the gas control, burner and insulation. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas company first. Then call us to inspect it — in most cases a flooded water heater should be replaced, and we can set the new one higher where the space allows.
Can you help with my Monte Rio vacation rental?
Yes. We work with homeowners on rentals and second homes — water heaters, running toilets, leaks and drains — and can install a smart water shutoff valve that can catch a leak while the house is empty.
Where are you located?
We're based at 8412 Lakewood Ave, Cotati, CA 94931, and reach Monte Rio west on Highway 116 and along the Russian River. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm.
More of Sonoma County We Serve
From our Cotati shop we serve Monte Rio and the rest of the lower Russian River, including Guerneville just upriver and Forestville on the way out. See all service areas or head back to the homepage.
Monte Rio, Help Is on the Way
Call, text or book online. Same-day service available when the schedule allows.