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Flow Right
5.0(
46
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Flow Right had the best price and they were able to do the job right away. I had them replace all of my cast iron drains and install the liner on my sewer main and it took less than two full days. They were professional, fast, and left the house everything in great condition. Highly recommend them."
Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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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(
177
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Serving Santee, 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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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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Point Loma Electric Plumbing Heating & Air
4.7(
175
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All correspondences with the company has been excellent. The office has been pleasant and helpful every time we've had to call them. They probably need to work on their courtesy calls for letting you know they are indeed coming out when they said they would, but I called prior just to make sure as one of the days I took a whole day off work when they were going to upgrade the panel and switch the old lines to the new ones. I would like to note that it was after hours that I called them and they still got back that night to confirm they'd be coming early the next day. <br /> <br /> All of the technicians were professional and courteous, including the lead, which was Charlie. He's come out each time the work was done and he has been very informative and thorough when answering questions, giving advice, and going over all the work that has or was going to be done. They've always been punctual and never missed an appointment and when new work was requested while they were here, it's always been slotted and the work has been done when they've said it was going to be. They even came on a Saturday to accommodate my work schedule. <br /> <br /> In the future we'll be landscaping our entire yard, including more electrical work and lighting and we'll definitely be using them again!"
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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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

"We had old sewer line removed and new sewer line installed for our bathrooms. The job was completed in the time quoted and for the amount they estimated. Polite and professional crew. We would recommend this company."
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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Carini Home Services
4.8(
349
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Serving Santee, 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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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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