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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
168
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was perfectly on-time and was a plumbing scholar and a gentleman. We had a simple drain replacement under a new sink. Going to Western saved me at least another day of trying to figure out proper parts and doing the install myself, and it also saved my wife's ears from hearing my salty language."
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phill's Plumbing
4.7(
315
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I was really impressed with Phill's Pluming, from the time I requested a quote through the final installation. Phill responded to my request quickly, and researched the facuet I was looking for. Within the same day I had a quote. He ordered the facuet and it was installed with a couple of days. His employee, Joe was on time, wore a face mask, covered his shoes, made sure my floor was covered, and completed the installation quickly. I was looking for a go to Plummer that I could trust and rely on, and I definitely found one. - Lml, Irvine"
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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.6(
123
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a difficult project, owing to the no-cripple-wall construction of my house and the ridiculously tight crawl space - less than a foot in critical spots - plus the maze of beams and ducts. I called six or seven plumbers to come out and bid the work and two of them ran screaming (well, not really, they just told me they needed to work up an estimate 'back at the office' and never called back). One guy swore I'd have to rip out a wall AND the floor to get to the pipe. Mr. Rooter didn't propose anything so dramatic. They just said they'd excavate as needed to make room to move around. So that's what they did. They billed it as a two-day job. They showed up on time, and the work was wrapped up by the third hour of the second day. Because that, I was concerned this job had been overbilled. Their bid had been astronomical, but it was still lower than everyone's except the guy with the lapsed bond. Mr. Rooter had been willing to negotiate and I knocked about $650 off their initial bid. They took another $200 off at the back end because of my concern with overbilling. They didn't have to do that since they had a signed contract in hand, but they were willing to take care of a customer. Thumbs up for that. The work looks solid, as far as this layman can tell. Everything drains as it should and none of the joints leak."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rapid Rescue Rooter & Plumbing
5.0(
11
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wesley was very professional and knowledgeable. He installed our disposal in less than an hour. His prices are competitive. If you have any plumbing issues, I highly recommend Rapid Rescue."
Old plumbing
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel

+18

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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IRC Plumbing Inc.
4.7(
13
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend IRC Plumbing for your plumbing needs. They have amazing customer service and did an exceptional job fixing multiple things in my things in my home. I will definitely call them again if I have any plumbing issues."
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Removed old water that was leaking and installed new bradford white heater with all new plumbing parts.
Water Conditioning
Water Heaters
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Redhead Rooter, Inc.
4.8(
37
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My toilets and showers were backed up. Redhead Rooter cleared the drain and showed me the tree roots causing the blockage with his camera. He repaired the same day. Very happy with there work."
Response time7 hrs
258 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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The Sewer Specialist
5.0(
10
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve used this plumbing company multiple times across several properties and have always had a great experience. Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and quick to respond whenever we need service. It’s hard to find honest plumbers with real experience, and these guys definitely know what they’re doing. Every job has been handled efficiently and with great attention to detail. Communication is always excellent, pricing is fair, and they consistently deliver quality work. We truly appreciate having someone reliable we can count on for our properties. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a dependable and experienced plumber. Five stars all the way."
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Brea, CA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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