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California Plumbing SD Inc
5.0(
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Kept having constant backup issues with one of my toilets so I called California Plumbing. Morgan arrived to my house clean, professional, and very well-spoken. Did not feel rushed or pressured and all of his recommendations were straight forward and clear. Turns out I had roots in my drains so they got to work quickly. From start to finish everything was smooth as butter. Would highly recommend these guys! "
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Liberty Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning Inc
4.9(
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"We had our tankless water heater drained - annual maintenance. They show up when they say they will and do it right the first time. In the past we've had issues with AC's, plumbing and more. Evey time they've exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend them for any heating, AC or plumbing. We've used them for well over 20 years and wouldn't want anyone else. They are the best."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TOP NOTCH PLUMBING
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"<p>We had discovered that our water meter was continuing to run, even though we thought we had no water on anywhere.  We found Top Notch Plumbing on Angie's List, and we are so glad we did.  Gordon referred us to a leak detection service, and then came out afterwards and fixed the leak that was found in our son's bathroom.</p> <p>That leak required cutting a hole in the closet wall to get to the pipes because of the age of the fixtures.  Gordon also referred us to a drywall company who came out the very next day to repair the drywall.</p> <p>He also pointed out to us that the main water shut-off valve to the house was not completely shutting off the water.  So he fixed that as well while he was here, as well as replacing the knobs on the shut-off valves in our guest bathroom.</p> <p>We have a drain in our laundry room that needs snaking every 6 months.  Our previous plumber recently retired.  We will definitely be using Gordon at Top Notch Plumbing for that as well.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <br />"
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Vista Plumbing
4.8(
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"The plumber showed up on time and was very pleasant and professional. He completed the job in approximately 1/2 hour which I thought was amazing. He took all packing materials with him and left the counter spotless. He did not try to oversell me any additional items over and above the work I asked to be performed. I would definately use Vista Plumbing in the future."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Airtime Plumbing Heating & Air
4.9(
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"It went great providing this house never had central air.  They put all new ducts, my only complaint is it is a bit noisy, but overall it's great to finally have a cool house, we thought our electric bill was going to be very high but to our surprise it stayed the same."
tankless water heater
Chacon house
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clearwater Plumbing and Drains, Inc.
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Serving Cardiff By The Sea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Clearwater Plumbing and Drains is one of the best plumbing companies in North County. They are very professional, clean, and know what they are talking about. They kept me updated throughout the entire process and I would recommend them to anyone that needs some plumbing work done the right way."
Navien tankless water heater
Tankless
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Cardiff By The Sea, 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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