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Avatar for California Plumbing SD Inc
California Plumbing SD Inc
4.9(
222
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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%
345 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Forthright Plumbing Pros, Inc.
4.8(
68
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leo was great. Quick, responsive, and he did everything perfectly. Would definitely recommend. His dishwasher install rate was a little too high so we didn’t have him do that part but he did everything else we wanted and it all works great!"
Front view
Completed Project
New shut off valve, supply hoses, and flue vent
T & P drain
Drain terminates

+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.0(
364
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Customers say: Quick response

"excellent customer service but why replacement installation of a garbage disposal......15 minute job with my new disoasal(exact same model and make of the one being replaced) costing nearly $400.00 plus my cost for the disposal........ and ARS was not the most expensive......I am so dissapointed but only in the cost not the job done....thank you ARS for coming quickly and getting the repair done for my tenant"
Drain Cleaning
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were impressed with Jason’s presentation of the Mitsubishi system, and we really appreciated learning about the HERO program from him. We got a good estimate,ate for the work but were planning to do our roof repair first with adding solar and thought we would do this job after. Things worked out with that Jason got our work scheduled and done BEFORE the roof/solar which worked out because in Sept/Oct we still had some hot days, Thie crew was professional and extremely hard working, and poor guys, in hot weather, sweating in our attic/crawl space. Which they left with improvements! The system was up and running (2 downstairs units, 4 upstairs) in 6 working days. After a week we did have a problem, nothing worked and they came out promptly to troubleshoot, ordered new circuit board and installed as soon as it arrived. Been running fine since then, and this is also heating so I am looking forward to heating with solar instead of gas."
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
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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

"I had a running toilet. I called Gorilla Plumbing and spoke to Mickey Romero. He came over immediately and we discussed options. I decided to go with the toilet replacement altogether and angle valve replacement as well. Mickey provided everything, did an immaculate job and he even cleaned up the entire area as well when he finished. Very professional, very easy, very smooth. 10/10 experience. I will be calling Gorilla Plumbing again and requesting for Mickey if I have any other plumbing problems/questions/concerns."
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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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
1,027
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With more than four decades of industry experience, Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has become the leading choice for residential plumbing, heating, and AC services in San Diego County. Our team of San Diego plumbers and HVAC technicians is committed to your complete comfort, offering peace of mind and outstanding value with every service we provide. We are proudly woman-owned, family-operated, and a BBB A+ rated contractor.

112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.2(
408
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Serving San Diego, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up within 30 minutes. It took the man a couple of hours because the pipe that was leaking was in a very difficult place behind a beam in the wall. He had to cut a hole in the drywall in two different places because it was right where the split level of or house came together. My wife and I are very happy"
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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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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