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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.9(
156
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Serving Irvine, 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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Phill's Plumbing
4.9(
292
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Serving Irvine, 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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Bill Metzger Plumbing
4.8(
71
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1961

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Luis was on time and worked very efficiently. He quickly replaced the unit and installed the new one better than the old one was. Great job and I would definitely recommend Bill Metzger Plumbing"
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+40

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.6(
323
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."
Mini Split System Install Oceanside
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.7(
111
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Serving Irvine, 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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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
45
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Albano's responded quickly to my plumbing emergency. They replaced my water heater and cleared a drain stoppage in a timely manner. They are fair in pricing, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fast and reliable plumber."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bill Metzger Plumbing
4.7(
78
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Plumbing technician, Jenri, worked for over two hours to eliminate a severely clogged bathroom toilet that my grandson had used for a waste basket. He was very good at his job handling my problem. After successfully clearing the drain he also took care to completely clean up the area. I would call Bill Metzger Plumbing again!"
Bill Metzger Plumbing
Bill Metzger Plumbing
Bill Metzger Plumbing
Meet the BMP Team!
Bill Metzger Plumbing

+160

Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Zoom Drain
4.9(
34
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean, from Zoom Drain, was able to clear the blockage using a hydro jet machine. It cleared the line of black sludge that had settled over the years, narrowing the diameter of the pipe. Sean also sent a camera down the pipe after clearing it just to make sure there were no other blockages. Our sink is draining easily now and I would recommend Zoom Drain to anyone with drainage issues. Their service was prompt and on time and Sean followed all the covid safey guidlines while working at our house. He also cleaned up and sanitized the whole area afterwards - definitely 5 star service."
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+25

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rapid Rescue Rooter & Plumbing
5.0(
11
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes @ Rapid Rescue Rooter & Plumbing did an amazing job fixing our plumbing issues and even gave us advice on how to properly care for our drains and system to avoid problems in the future. Very, much appreciated!! Wes was quick to return our call and schedule an appointment that worked best for us. I also scheduled for work to be done at my parent’s home, knowing they would be in knowledgeable, trustworthy hands! He is definitely highly recommended! Thanks so much Wes!"
Old plumbing
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel
Beautiful Bathroom Remodel

+18

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Irvine, 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.

The Irvine, CA homeowners’ guide to sump pump or interior foundation drains installations

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