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Avatar for Super Marco Plumbing & Rooter
Super Marco Plumbing & Rooter
5.0(
13
)

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had 4 quotes prior to hiring Super Marco. Other plumbers either declined the job or had crazy high pricing, and they didn't have creative cost saving ideas. Super Marco approached the job in a step by step approach to save costs. They then proceeded with the most effective and cost saving approach. The cost was lowest. The job was done competently and quickly. I highly recommend this plumber."
Plumbing Project
Plumbing Project
Pressure regulator
Pressure regulator
Pressure regulator

+43

Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ROOTER ER & PLUMBING INC
4.5(
20
)

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"BE CAREFUL ABOUT THIS GUY -It was completely unprofessional and careless -The most unprofessional experience. From the start, it was clear I couldn?t trust them to do the job right without constant supervision. I had to spend my entire day watching over them just to get a simple water heater replacement done. Even with me standing there, they still managed to do sloppy work. The area was left a mess, tools and materials scattered everywhere, and they didn?t care to protect the space. Worst of all, they loosely installed the drain pan pipe, which could have caused a serious issue later. When I pointed it out, instead of fixing it properly, the guy just left without even trying to address the problem. "
tankless water heater uo to code
storm drain
same as above
gas line install
gas line install

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Team Rooter Orange County, Inc.
4.5(
22
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

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."
Hydrojetting Service
Clogged Drains
Clogged Drains
Clogged Drains
Clogged Drains

+25

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barker and Sons Plumbing, Inc.
4.5(
13
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Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They showed up with short notice on a Friday Night. It was urget as our gas was turned off by the Gas Company, and we did not want to go without gas over the weekend with a sick elderly person in the home. The Technician had the problems fixed within an hour."
Sewer Liner
Sewer Line Collapse
Hydro Jetting
Prepping Cured in Place Expoxy
Sewer Replacement Orange County

+10

Response time40 mins
Response rate93%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bullseye Engineering & Under Ground
New to Angi

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

9am-5pm\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forwards to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Peninsula Septic Service Inc
New to Angi

Serving Santa Ana, CA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Septic tank pumping
Septic system replacement
Septic system replacement
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
FAQs for septic system installation and replacement projects in Santa Ana, CA

The smallest standard septic system uses a 500-gallon tank, which costs between $875 and $1,150 installed. This size works well for single-occupant dwellings with minimal wastewater production. However, many local regulations specify minimum tank sizes, so check with your building department before committing to this compact option. Some jurisdictions require at least 750 gallons regardless of home size to ensure adequate waste processing capacity.

The installation timeline varies based on site conditions, permit processing, and contractor schedules. The process includes obtaining permits, conducting soil tests, excavation, tank placement, leach field construction, and final connections. Weather conditions, soil challenges, and inspection scheduling can all affect the overall timeline. It's wise to begin planning well in advance of when you need the system operational.

The most economical approach is to install a conventional anaerobic system with a plastic tank. To minimize costs while maintaining legality, obtain multiple quotes from licensed installers, consider scheduling during their slower seasons, and handle basic site preparation yourself. Never skip permits or required testing to save money—illegal installations can result in significant fines and mandatory removal, ultimately costing far more than doing it right initially.

Regular pumping helps prevent system failures and extends operational life. Most small systems require pumping every three to five years, though frequency depends on household size and usage patterns. Pumping services cost between $290 and $530, making this maintenance expense relatively minor compared to potential repair costs ranging from $500 to $2,600 for neglected systems. Establishing a regular maintenance schedule based on your installer's recommendations helps avoid costly emergency services.

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