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Avatar for Flow Right
Flow Right
5.0(
46
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jess, Kenny and their team took the time to explain things in detail and fielded lots of questions by both my wife and I. At first, both Jess and Kenny came out with a camera and took a look at the sewer mainline. After the inspection, they gave me three different options for the repair and the outcome of future issues for each. I discussed it with my wife and we opted to have the mainline dug up and replaced to fix the multiple issues that we were having. The project took 2 days to complete and on the 3rd day, they came and hauled off all of the rubble. They were always professional and took the time to ensure we were always happy. I am thankful I found them, their price was in the middle to high side, but extremely fair for all of the work that they did and came in on budget. I would highly advise anyone to use them, as I will gladly hire them again!"
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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California Plumbing SD Inc
5.0(
177
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Communication was excellent Nobody want to replace a sewer line; but they were professional . It is a dirty job with jackhammering my whole bathroom and ran a new pipe via pipe bursting to the street. They cleaned up every day and did not leave a mess. Three people worked well together and each one had a ð"
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 San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
175
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All correspondences with the company has been excellent. The office has been pleasant and helpful every time we've had to call them. They probably need to work on their courtesy calls for letting you know they are indeed coming out when they said they would, but I called prior just to make sure as one of the days I took a whole day off work when they were going to upgrade the panel and switch the old lines to the new ones. I would like to note that it was after hours that I called them and they still got back that night to confirm they'd be coming early the next day. <br /> <br /> All of the technicians were professional and courteous, including the lead, which was Charlie. He's come out each time the work was done and he has been very informative and thorough when answering questions, giving advice, and going over all the work that has or was going to be done. They've always been punctual and never missed an appointment and when new work was requested while they were here, it's always been slotted and the work has been done when they've said it was going to be. They even came on a Saturday to accommodate my work schedule. <br /> <br /> In the future we'll be landscaping our entire yard, including more electrical work and lighting and we'll definitely be using them again!"
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Installation

+19

Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gorilla Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service! Highly Recommend! I can’t say enough good things about this plumber! I had a major sewer main blockage that was causing a big headache, and he showed up quickly, diagnosed the problem right away, and got everything cleared fast. He explained everything in detail so I actually understood what was going on, and his honesty and professionalism really stood out. Not only did he do an amazing job, but his price was very fair compared to other quotes I received — no hidden fees, no upselling, just straight-up great service. You can tell he truly cares about helping his customers and takes pride in his work. If you’re looking for a plumber who’s reliable, skilled, and honest, this is the guy to call. I’ll definitely be recommending him to everyone I know and keeping his number saved for the future!"
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Water Supply
New System

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.5(
360
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed to replace 50ft of 60 year-old, crumbling cast iron sewer main, and Blue Planet did a great job with the trenchless pipe bursting replacement. We had plenty of unforeseen problems arise during the project, as usual, but Tito handled everything, and even stuck to the original price quote!! We are repeat customers and have a new plumber going forward, (though I hope next time won&apos;t be for a while). Thanks Tito!!"
Excavate access hole to expose line and repair
Roots broke sewer pipe
Sewer replacement with trenchless system
Trenchless equipment in use
Pour asphalt after at the street

+32

Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.4(
286
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Customers say: Quick response

"ARS was among the first to reply to my weekend request on an online home repair referral site for help with a broken sump pump at my home. I was a little nervous about using them as I&#39;d had an experience about 20 years ago where I was surprised with a seemingly very high bill for replacing a water heater. But, they far exceeded every expectation this time. Most of the companies responding to my post hadn&#39;t even read it because they either didn&#39;t know what a sump pump was or said they could install one but not provide one. Even the phone receptionist at ARS was confident they both provided and installed sump pumps. It was a Saturday night that I posted the request. On Sunday, at no charge, a service person came by the house to assess the work and give a written estimate. The price was very fair and the service person was prompt, courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He instantly understood the problem and how to fix it. He promised to repair it the next day and he did -- right on time, done right, and even did me the favor of teaching me how to get a pilot light ignited on a different appliance inside my house. The pump works perfectly. The work area was spic and span when he finished. His communication with me about progress on the project was outstanding. Thanks, Wesley. You have totally restored my faith in ARS and I&#39;ll be calling you guys from now on for any plumbing problems."
Drain Cleaning
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in San Diego, 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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