J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. has voluntarily initiated bankruptcy proceedings. The residential and commercial plumbing contractor has been serving the South Bay Area for over 20 years.
Case records show that the company currently faces a range of financial troubles, including declining gross revenue and unsecured creditor claims. In addition, the company has listed a wide gap between its assets and liabilities.
J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Case records, as available through PACER records, show that the company submitted its petition on July 29, 2026. The authorized representative, Adrian Sarmento, signed the petition before filing.
The records classify J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. as a small business debtor that decided to proceed under Subchapter V. This provision is designed to enable small businesses to handle their bankruptcy requirements more quickly and cost-effectively.
Attorney Lars Fuller of The Fuller Law Firm PC is offering legal representation to the company.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: July 29, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-51154
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize finances under court supervision
Company Faces Several Financial Pressures
Court records show that the company submitted a summary of assets and liabilities. According to the filing, J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. are approximately $1.5 million, its assets are approximately $274,194.
The Chapter 11 petition also lists a statement of financial affairs, which shows the changes in the company’s gross revenue for the past two years. The company’s gross revenue in 2024 was around $4.13 million, which dropped to approximately $2.18 million the next year.
As of 2026, the gross revenue of the plumbing company is $1.2 million (as of the date of the filing).
The company also submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. These include Accelerant Funding, Canon Financial Services, Celtic Bank, EDD, Fintegra, and others.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
About J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc.
The company operates as a plumbing service provider, offering repair, installation, and maintenance services since 2004. The Campbell, California-based firm caters to the needs of both homes and business organizations.
The areas covered by the company include San Jose, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and Los Altos.
Services offered at these locations include water leak detection and repair, water filtration systems, and water heater installation. J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. also provides replacement, drain cleaning, repiping, trenchless sewer repairs, hydro jetting, and video inspections.
The company website show that it also offers gas line services, such as leak detection, earthquake gas shut-off valve installation, gas line repair, and gas appliance installation.
Plumbing Industry Sees Growing Bankruptcy Cases
Financial pressures among plumbing contractors have been evident across the country, with a variety of them turning to bankruptcy protection.
Life Line Plumbing LLC sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief on May 20, 2026. Case records showed that the Katy, Texas-based firm was facing a decline in its gross revenue alongside a financial gap. The plumbing service provider is known for its operations across Katy and the West Houston area.
A Benton, Tennessee-based company made its filing on February 17, 2026. The petition showed that it was aiming to restructure its finances while daily operations continued. ServeStar LLC has been catering to residential and commercial clients for over seven years.
Texas-based Steinmetz Plumbing, Inc. filed for a Chapter 11 process on December 16, 2025. Court filings showed that the plumbing business was facing a large difference between its assets and liabilities. The company, based in Fort Bend County, has been offering plumbing services for around eight years.
A plumbing and gas contractor from Georgia moved toward bankruptcy on December 1, 2025. Case records showed that its liabilities were exceeding its assets, leading to a financial imbalance. The company provides both plumbing and gas services across several counties.
The recent filing adds J. McCabe Plumbing, Inc. to an expanding number of plumbing contractors that have turned to Chapter 11 amid financial pressures.
