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Plumbing Plus
4.7(
463
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the third time that I hired Plumbing Plus over the past few years for repairs at my house including shower valve replacement, toilet installation, leaks, etc. As always, I am very satisfied with their work. They know their stuff, explain well what they are doing and why, and are very friendly people. Today Darryl did an excellent job replacing the pressure regulator outside my house. I highly recommend him and his coworkers."
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Always important to clean up after ourselves
Tricky Sewer Pipe Installation
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Ladders and lifts to access the pipe overhead

+37

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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California Plumbing SD Inc
5.0(
177
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had California plumbing out to camera my main line as we kept having clogs. He arrived on time and was able to go over our issues and come up with a game plan to clean my pipes. Want yo do this before we spend a lot more money replacing them."
California Plumbing
Our Team!
We are happy to help!
We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
330 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Bright Construction Inc
5.0(
11
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gus at Pro Bright went above and beyond on a Sunday to detect and repair our master bedroom ceiling leak. With water to the house turned off at the street we were desperate to find a contractor who could respond right away. Other contractors offered appointments Monday or Tuesday. Gus responded that he could be here in 2 hours to repair the leaking pipe, but could have Jeff, his water mitigation project manager here within 30 minutes to assess the water damage. These guys were both so professional. They shared the process, timeline and costs, and were prepared to start right away. They promptly moved my disabled husband and his adjustable bed to another room away from the work area assuring his comfort and safety. Gus repaired the overhead leak and turned the water back on. Jeff scheduled the water mitigation process to begin first thing Monday morning. We are especially grateful for the kindness these 2 professionals showed us in our time of need."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A D L Plumbing
4.9(
7
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I call ADL Plumbing for a problem with our main sewer line, Anthony replaced my main drain line and did an great job. Price was fair and significantly lower than other plumbers who quoted the same work. They were professional, efficient, and explained everything clearly. Highly recommended for quality work and competitive pricing!""
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
175
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had the horrible experience of our main sewer, backing up into our home. At the recommendation of our daughter we called Point Loma Electric And Plumbing. They sent out right away, who put a camera down our sewer line and discovered there were roots in the line. The plumber gave us several choices from doing a cleaning with hydro-jetting to get the roots out to replacing or lining the damaged portion of the sewer line. We opted to just do the Hydro jetting for now and will consider replacing the sewer in the future. One of the good things is that they said that when we decide to replace the sewer in the future , they will apply the cost of what we paid for the hydro jetting to the bigger repair. Everyone we spoke to was very helpful. We will be calling them back in the future."
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation

+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carini Home Services
4.8(
349
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Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our replacement went very well. The Carini installation staff were professional and prompt. The job was extremely well done, with special attention made to a complete a very-clean, well-sealed and neat installation, which interfaced nicely with our current distribution ducting. The Supervisor, Dennis was pleasure to work with, he ensured everything was properly engineered and installed. and made sure we were completely satisfied in all aspects with the job. I am very glad that we selected Carini and would definitely recommend them and would use them again."
Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time2 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in La Jolla, CA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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