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Avatar for Plumbing Plus
Plumbing Plus
4.7(
463
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called Plumbing Plus because I've used them before and trusted them too. Scheduled a Saturday appointment for estimate on the work. Scott arrived during the scheduled time frame and went through the work to be done. Estimate was e-mailed a few days later. <br> <br>The above work was performed about a week later. All the items were installed in about 4 hours. Very happy with the new water heater/tank and even have better water pressure than before. The replacement of the main shut off valve looks great and is copper, so don't have to worry about rust in the future. The toilet was installed and works great. They even hauled away the old toilet which was appreciated. <br> <br>Overall I'm very happy with the work done by Plumbing plus and will most definitely call them for future plumbing issues."
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(
175
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had California plumbing out to camera my main line as we kept having clogs. He arrived on time and was able to go over our issues and come up with a game plan to clean my pipes. Want yo do this before we spend a lot more money replacing them."
California Plumbing
Our Team!
We are happy to help!
We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
331 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Bright Construction Inc
5.0(
11
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gus at Pro Bright went above and beyond on a Sunday to detect and repair our master bedroom ceiling leak. With water to the house turned off at the street we were desperate to find a contractor who could respond right away. Other contractors offered appointments Monday or Tuesday. Gus responded that he could be here in 2 hours to repair the leaking pipe, but could have Jeff, his water mitigation project manager here within 30 minutes to assess the water damage. These guys were both so professional. They shared the process, timeline and costs, and were prepared to start right away. They promptly moved my disabled husband and his adjustable bed to another room away from the work area assuring his comfort and safety. Gus repaired the overhead leak and turned the water back on. Jeff scheduled the water mitigation process to begin first thing Monday morning. We are especially grateful for the kindness these 2 professionals showed us in our time of need."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A D L Plumbing
4.9(
7
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I call ADL Plumbing for a problem with our main sewer line, Anthony replaced my main drain line and did an great job. Price was fair and significantly lower than other plumbers who quoted the same work. They were professional, efficient, and explained everything clearly. Highly recommended for quality work and competitive pricing!""
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gorilla Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Serving Santee, 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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Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing, Inc.
4.5(
360
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Created new drain connection for new gutter down spout. Flushed drains and sewer drain lines. Moy was very professional, very knowledgeable, and very helpful in explaining everything and answering all our questions. Would hire them again."
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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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.4(
286
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Serving Santee, 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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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Santee, 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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