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Plumbing Plus
4.7(
463
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Everyone I dealt with was courteous and friendly. The plumber fixed everything, gave me quotes, and finished fairly quickly. It is expensive, but what plumber isn't?"
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
)

Serving San Marcos, 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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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
175
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Point Loma Electric, Plumbing did our home electrical panel upgrade/replacement. and they did a great job at a competitive price. Once SDGE issued the permit to proceed, Point Loma scheduled the work and did everything in under 2 days, with power off for less than 1 day. Eloi and Angel were our technicians, they were professional, kept everything neat and clean, courteous, and a pleasure to work with. We are very happy."
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 San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been with them for years with no problems with their Installation or Service. Their staff is always on time and professional."
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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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.4(
286
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Serving San Marcos, 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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Clearwater Plumbing and Drains, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving San Marcos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Clearwater Plumbing and Drains is one of the best plumbing companies in North County. They are very professional, clean, and know what they are talking about. They kept me updated throughout the entire process and I would recommend them to anyone that needs some plumbing work done the right way."
Navien tankless water heater
Tankless
Response time2 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in San Marcos, 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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