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Avatar for PAYTON'S PLUMBING
PAYTON'S PLUMBING
5.0(
6
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler installed a complete septic system for our new home construction project. This included a 2000 gallon concrete tank with a distribution box and 165â of leach field. The installation was completed ahead of schedule and the site was finish graded very nicely upon completion. The system design engineer and the city building inspector both signed off with positive comments on the quality of work. We used Tyler to trench and install our water connection as well. We intend to use his services in the future also. We highly recommend him."
Response time11 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
77
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called the day after Christmas and they said someone was in my area and could be at my home within the hour.  Paul showed up in about 30 minutes and diagnosed both my furnace problems and fixed them.  Very professional service.  I'm very satisfied.  Thanks Paul and Wighton's!
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Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Water Fixers Plumbing & Filtration, Inc.
4.2(
105
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We came home after a week of vacation and found that we had a hot water leak. We contacted Water Fixers and they sent out a plumber to check out the situation. After that we received a quote for the work to be done. We spoke to Lynda the Office Manager a few times and she was very kind and helpful. We also spoke to Victor, the Owner and he was very nice and professional. Victor explained to us what needed to be done to repair our slab leak. Fortunately the leak itself was small and had not done any damage so they did not have to rip up the floor. They did have to cut several holes under sinks, the hot water heater and in the ceiling in our laundry room as they had to put in new water lines and reroute them into our attic and down the walls into both bathrooms and the kitchen. We ended up having two plumbers doing the work and it took 4 days to complete the job. The two plumbers were very nice and worked very hard to get the leak repaired and made sure to verify that the repair was done correctly and that there were no leaks when they were done. The final bill was a bit more than the quote, but we believe that the charges were fair and we are satisfied with the work that they did. Water Fixers also took care of the leak detection themselves, which was really convenient so we did not have to have two different companies involved. We highly recommend Water Fixers for any plumbing job small or large."
Tankless Water Heater Install
Tank Type Water Heater Install
Drain Line Repair and Replaced
Roots Cleared from Drain Line
New faucet install

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Troy Brown Plumbing
4.5(
57
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"TROY WAS VERY PROMPT ON BOTH MESSAGING AND SERVICING, HIS RIGHT HAND MAN MARK CAME AND DID THE REPAIR AND WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND THANKS FOR THE GREAT JOB."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Elite Rooter
4.5(
11
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a 5day job Eric Zavala was my technician Mr Zavala was very respectful, very professional and very aware of safety Covid Protocol. I would definitely highly recommend Elite Rooter as well as Eric Zavala Thank you so much Eric and Elite Plumbing."
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging
Drain Unclogging

+22

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in San Luis Obispo, 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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