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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
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Angi Approved

In business since 1981

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Emergency services offered

"Ryan was perfectly on-time and was a plumbing scholar and a gentleman. We had a simple drain replacement under a new sink. Going to Western saved me at least another day of trying to figure out proper parts and doing the install myself, and it also saved my wife's ears from hearing my salty language."
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Utility Plumbing Services, Inc.
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Angi Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a trusted plumbing company dedicated to delivering top quality workmanship, exceptional customer service and reliable solutions for every home. Our highly skilled and professional technicians take great pride in their craft ensuring every job is completed with accuracy, care and respect for your property. \n\nWhether you have a routine service or an urgent repair, we are committed to providing dependable honest and long lasting plumbing solutions you can count on. \nOur desire is to create lasting relationships with clients for years to come. \n\nCheck us out on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok or our website utilityplumbingservices.com

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Zoom Drain
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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paid upfront. Zoom Drain flooded my vacant, rent-ready home by leaving the water on during their work. Flooring destroyed. Took weeks to admit responsibility and now months later there is still no flooring, no insurance contact, and no resolution. Endless delays, excuses, and silence. I?ve lost rental income and had to pull listings. Filing CSLB complaint if this isn?t resolved immediately. Absolutely unacceptable.Mistakes can happen. What matters is how a company responds. Leaving a customer with a damaged, uninhabitable home for months without resolution is unacceptable. This review will be updated once Zoom Drain takes full responsibility and the damage is properly remediated. "
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Barker and Sons Plumbing, Inc.
4.3(
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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."
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Trabuco Canyon, CA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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