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Dr Rooter Plumbing
5.0(
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Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Joe was not only professional, but personable as well. He identified my issue with my hot water heater, and fixed it expertly. Dr. Rooter treated me with respect and was overall a tremendous value. I saved the number, as Dr. Rooter is now my first choice for my plumbing needs. 10/10"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Robert Wood Plumbing, Inc.
3.7(
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Angi Approved

In business since 2020

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"We had to go through this contractor through our home warranty company. They were terrible. They came to our property to look at the water heater. The water heater needed to be replaced. They took an entire week to report that back to our home warranty company. Keep in mind this is a week of cold showers and no communication on their end. I called them every day for 5 days in a row to get the report submitted and every time I called either no one would answer or the manager that handles the report was unavailable. To top it off they tried to quote $900 above the cost of what the warranty covers for modifications that were completely unnecessary. We had someone else take a look at the water heater and they said the alterations were not justified because some of the things they were quoting were only necessary if the heater was located inside the house, which it is not. We ended up requesting the warranty company a cash out amount. I would not recommend anyone work with this company. They are unreliable, their communication is terrible and they will rip you off."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Joe The Plumber
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Angi Approved

In business since 2019

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Joe The Plumber is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business in San Juan Capistrano, CA and serving all surrounding areas. No job too small. Call today and let me put my experience to work for you!

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So-Cal 1 Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
33
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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So-Cal 1 plumbing responded very quickly to my inquiry. Mario was excellent, very professional, answered questions, and fixed the plumbing issues I had. Thank you!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by21%of homeowners
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Wish Granted
4.9(
39
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Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was amazing. He was the first to arrive of all the contacted people. We talked about what I wanted (replace the cartridge) and he quoted me $250. That is not high to replace a cartridge. He determined that the shower knob faucet valve cartridge was probably NOT DEFECTIVE, possibly only cleaned, and I assumed the price would be lower with no new $100 part needed. He fixed it by adjusting the hiddent pressure valves, removed and cleaned the cartridge, but didn't lower the price. I'm mostly okay with it. The problem IS SOLVED, I know next time that I can probably adjust the valves myself, and he did a great job. So between the pretty-reasonable quote if it had needed all the work, the fast response, and quality work, I got my money's worth. I would recommend them and call them again for more work.."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Team Rooter Orange County, Inc.
4.5(
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Angi Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Root Plumbing responded to same day service, technician Abraham is professional, knowledgeable, efficient and possess amazing work-ethics, he resolved complicated draining issues we have and repaired the laundry issues as well, he worked diligently for the whole weekend to get everything in great functional order. We highly recommend Root Plumbing and shout out to Abraham, thank you so much."
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Lake Forest, 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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