The Brothers That Just Do Gutters · San Ramon
East Bay Rain Barrel Rebates: What Water Districts Pay in 2026
What EBMUD, Zone 7, CCWD, Cal Water and Pleasanton pay as of October 2026, which projects qualify, and how to set up gutters and downspouts so roof water reaches your barrel or garden.
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Quick answer
Water rebates in the East Bay: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters San Ramon checked the published rebate lists of EBMUD, Zone 7, CCWD, Cal Water and the City of Pleasanton, and as of October 2026 none pays a rebate for rain barrels or cisterns; Zone 7 says there are currently no rainwater capture rebates in the Tri-Valley. The money that exists is for lawn conversion: up to $3,000 through Zone 7 and up to $2,000 through EBMUD or CCWD. Call (925) 905-9555 or book online.
East Bay Rebate Guide
Rain barrel money in the East Bay: what is real in 2026
Homeowners from San Ramon to Concord ask us every fall who pays for a rain barrel. As of October 2026 the honest answer is nobody in this part of the East Bay. EBMUD, CCWD and Cal Water list no barrel or cistern rebate, and Zone 7, the Tri-Valley wholesaler behind Livermore Municipal Water, Pleasanton and DSRSD, says there are currently no rainwater capture rebates in the Tri-Valley. What every agency does fund is lawn conversion, and those planted, mulched beds make a natural landing spot for a downspout.
That is where gutters come in. A barrel or rain garden only collects what the roof hands it, and a clogged trough or a downspout that dumps at the foundation sends that water the wrong way. Zone 7 puts Tri-Valley rainfall at about 14 inches a year, mostly in winter storms under 2 inches a day. EBMUD’s math: each square foot of roof yields about 0.623 gallons per inch of rain, so less than 100 square feet of roof fills a 55-gallon barrel in one inch. Contra Costa’s stormwater guidance asks for screened gutters above any barrel, splash blocks or piping that spread water across a planted area, and roof area no more than twice the size of the bed receiving it. When overflow needs to travel, we extend the downspout to a safe spot.
The Brothers That Just Do Gutters San Ramon is owned by Mohammad Awadalla and Syed Rizwan and based in Livermore. Our local crew cleans and flush-tests gutters, forms seamless runs sized for atmospheric river storms, adds downspouts where a barrel or garden needs one, and fits BroGuard micro-mesh so oak leaves and pine needles stay out of the water you are saving. If you are converting a lawn in Pleasanton, Danville or Concord, we can plan the downspouts before your rebate project starts, and every estimate is free and written.
Book a Free Gutter CheckWhat this guide covers
- Which agencies pay, and for what
- Lawn rebates that pair with rain gardens
- Applying without losing eligibility
- Sizing a barrel from roof area
- Gutter and downspout setup rules
Local Data
East Bay rebate facts at a glance
Four numbers to know before you buy a barrel or pull out a lawn, checked on each agency’s own pages in October 2026.
- Rain barrel and cistern rebates
- None listedZone 7 says there are no rainwater capture rebates in the Tri-Valley, and the EBMUD, CCWD and Cal Water rebate lists include none.
- Zone 7 lawn conversion
- $2 per sq ftUp to $3,000 per home served by Livermore Municipal Water, Pleasanton or DSRSD, with a Notice to Proceed required before any work.
- EBMUD lawn conversion
- Up to $2,000$1 per square foot Standard or $2 Super, capped at $2,000 per home in any two-year period.
- CCWD Lawn to Garden
- $1 per sq ftUp to $2,000 for single-family homes, with at least 300 square feet of irrigated lawn and CCWD approval before removal.
- Our recommendation
- Gutters firstClean and flush-test the gutters, screen the inlet, then aim each downspout at a planted bed at least half the size of the roof it drains.
Sources: Zone 7 Water Agency, Rainwater Capture and Harvesting FAQ and Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate application (updated Oct 1, 2025); EBMUD Rebates, Lawn Conversion Rebate and Rainwater Harvesting pages; CCWD Rebates and Lawn to Garden Rebate pages and terms; City of Pleasanton Eco-Friendly Lawn Conversion Rebate application; Cal Water Rebates and Conservation Programs page; Contra Costa Clean Water Program, Stormwater C.3 Guidebook Appendix C (April 12, 2024). All checked October 2026.
Services
Gutter Services for East Bay Homes
The gutter work that decides whether your barrel, rain garden or converted lawn actually gets the roof water.
Seamless aluminum, copper or bonderized steel formed on-site and pitched toward the downspout that feeds your barrel or garden, with no mid-run seams to leak.
Learn more Gutter CleaningOak leaves, pine needles and roof grit cleared by hand and every downspout flush-tested, so your barrel is not filling with a season of debris.
Learn more Gutter RepairSagging runs, pulled hangers and leaking corners fixed so roof water reaches the downspout you chose instead of spilling over.
Learn more BroGuard Gutter GuardsStainless micro-mesh keeps leaves and needles out of the trough while storm water drops through, so barrel water stays cleaner and inlets stay open.
Learn more Maintenance ProgramCleanings booked before and after the wet season, matching EBMUD’s advice to inspect gutters and catchment systems twice a year.
Learn more Exterior SolutionsDownspout extensions, new outlets and redirects that carry overflow from a barrel or planted bed away from the foundation.
Learn moreHow it works
From first call to clean rooflines
- 1Call or book online
Tell us what is happening with your East Bay gutters. Our local team answers.
- 2On-site walkthrough
A Solutionist checks the roofline, downspouts and drainage and gives you a written estimate.
- 3The work gets done
Seamless runs formed in your driveway, cleaning and repairs finished the same visit when possible.
- 4Walkthrough and clean-up
We flush-test the system, show you the results and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Why the Brothers
Why East Bay Homeowners Call the Brothers
We check what EBMUD, Zone 7 and CCWD require before we touch a downspout, so gutter work never gets ahead of your rebate approval.
Most of the year’s 14 inches arrives in a few winter systems. We size troughs and downspouts so those storms land where you planned.
A full barrel still overflows. We route that water to a planted bed or a drain line instead of letting it pool by the slab.
Mohammad Awadalla and Syed Rizwan run the San Ramon team. Call (925) 905-9555 for a free written estimate on your gutters and downspouts.
Year-round
Your East Bay gutter calendar
Rebate rules and the wet season share a calendar, so time the paperwork and gutter work together.
- Fall · Sep to NovApply and plant
EBMUD’s Super Rebate and Pleasanton’s add-on require planting between September and February. Get approval first, then have gutters cleaned and downspouts aimed before the first storm.
- Winter · Dec to FebWatch the storms
Atmospheric rivers show where water really goes. Note overflowing corners and flooded beds, and keep barrel overflow pointed away from the house.
- Spring · Mar to MayFinish and document
Zone 7 allows 120 days after its Notice to Proceed to finish a lawn conversion. Send receipts and photos, then check barrel screens for gaps.
- Summer · Jun to AugUse it and plan
Use stored water on landscape beds, rinse the barrel with vinegar as EBMUD suggests, and book gutter repairs or new downspouts before fall.
The Work
Real Crews. Real Work in the Tri-Valley.
Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Posted on GoogleEast Bay Gutter Questions, Answered
Not as of October 2026. EBMUD’s rebate list covers lawn conversion ($1 per square foot Standard, $2 Super, up to $2,000 per home in two years), a Treebate of up to $100 and laundry-to-landscape graywater up to $100, but no rain barrel or cistern rebate. Its rainwater page still explains barrel sizing and upkeep, which is why this guide points barrel owners toward the lawn money.
No. Zone 7 states there are currently no rainwater capture rebates in the Tri-Valley. Customers of Livermore Municipal Water, Pleasanton and DSRSD can instead get $2 per square foot of converted lawn, up to $3,000, through Zone 7. Pleasanton adds 50 cents per square foot, up to $575 and half of material costs, for sheet-mulched projects with native plants. Cal Water customers in Livermore apply through Cal Water’s own portal.
CCWD’s Lawn to Garden Rebate pays $1 per square foot, up to $2,000 for a single-family home, for customers in its service area, including Concord, Clayton, Martinez, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley and parts of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill. You must convert at least 300 square feet of maintained lawn, wait for a Notice to Proceed, and finish within six months. This guide lists no CCWD barrel rebate because none exists.
A simple barrel usually does not, according to Zone 7. Contra Costa Clean Water Program guidance says barrels and cisterns used to meet stormwater rules need city approval, larger systems may need planning and building permits, and the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District should be told about the installation. California’s Rainwater Recapture Act of 2012 lets residents use roof water for landscaping. Check with your city before installing a large tank.
Contra Costa Clean Water Program guidance calls for screened gutters feeding the barrel, openings covered with metal mesh of 1/16 inch or finer, a level base at grade near the downspout, and annual cleaning of barrels and gutters. Downspouts aimed at planted areas should spread water with a splash block, and roof area should be no more than twice the bed size. This guide recommends overflow routed away from the foundation.
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