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Adams Plumbing
4.9(
19
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam is by far the best plumber I’ve had do work in my home. We have done a number of remodeling and repairs throughout the year and he’s the best. Here’s why: very knowledgeable about plumbing issues; found the best solutions for our project and he studied the best way to install and did excellent work. We had a Halo 5 water softener and filter system and on demand hot water recirculating system installed. We now have great tasting water out of the tap, no more greasy feel in the shower and no more waiting for hot water and waste of water waiting for it to get hot. Both systems work great."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
77
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Wighton's team did a very professional, thorough job. They were very prompt and courteous. They kept everything very clean. The units that they installed work beyond my expectations. I'm very please with the service I received, and would not hesitate to hire them again."
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%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Main Line Engineering Construction, Inc.
4.1(
5
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This is a very experienced construction company with the right tools, knowledge and skilled workers who did a great job at a reasonable cost. They replaced a buried sewer line from by home to the curb in 9 hours, the work was accepted by the city inspector and the jobsite was left in a clean condition. I would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to my neighbors."
Insert Trench
Pulling Trench
Full Excavation Replacement
Valve Tie in
Water Valves

+1

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rex's Rooter Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate! 35 years of experience!

San Luis obispo
Septic
Septic
Septic
Septic

+15

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Fixers Plumbing & Filtration, Inc.
4.2(
105
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Serving Santa Maria, 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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Griffin Plumbing - Orcutt, California Facebook
5.0(
16
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I woke up to a Monday morning water heater flood in my garage. All the Lompoc plumbers were not available until Wednesday or Thursday...not an option!!! I called Griffin and they were here with a few hours, not days. Jake was professional, friendly and courteous. He explained all the options and the work that was going to be done. It was more expensive than I had planned but then PERFECTION has a price. If you are looking for a bargain, not the company BUT if you want the BEST, you get what you pay for!"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Elite Rooter
4.5(
11
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Serving Santa Maria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Elite Rooter to come out and check out my kitchen sink , and they were able to get it unclogged super quick , they were very professional and kept me in the loop while the work was being done."
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 Santa Maria, 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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