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Avatar for Major League Plumbing and Rooter
Major League Plumbing and Rooter
5.0(
13
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Michael was extremely professional and experienced with his work. He knew right away the issue with the pipes, toilet was leaking badly. I had a new toilet in the garage, he installed it and made sure the leak was cleared. Highly recommend for plumbing or other issues."
Sewer Lateral Repair
Full House Repipe
Vanity Replacement
Demo work
Finished work

+29

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Travis Martin Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My review is already out there. I wanted to add that when Travis arrived, the garage area where he needed to work was cluttered and he helped my wife move the clutter. Also my wife did not know that our old water heater was missing earthquake straps so she had not mentioned this as part of the job. Travis did not have straps on Sunday but he returned on Monday early in the morning and installed the straps for only $20."
Little Helper!
Tankless Networking
Tankless
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Escobar Custom Plumbing, Inc.
5.0(
9
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Escobar Custom Plumbing Corp is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
2.9(
8
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Groundworks folks (formerly Bay Area Underpinning) applied their foundation-underpinning technology and expertise to extend to bedrock, level, square up the foundation for an extensive house remodel. I was most impressed by the young man onsite supervisor, Josh who answered all my work done, how and why questions. I wish this info was provided up front by the estimator. (My design-build remodel contractor referred this company). "
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+16

110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Clearwater Plumbing
4.9(
205
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Now for the positive experience.  I called Clearwater Plumbing and left a message.  Larry returned my call within 2 hours.  Larry was very pleasant and answered all my questions.  I purchased all the material for replacing two toilets.  I just needed a quote for labor.   Clearwater Plumbing provided a very fair estimate.  I was also able to use Clearwater's coupon on Angie's List that saved me 10% on labor.  Larry scheduled to provide the service two days after I accepted their estimate.  Larry provided a two hour window for their arrival.  Tyler came to provide the work.  He called 15 mins before he arrived.  He wore shoe covers in my house which I really appreciated.  I have changed toilets before but since I had major back surgery my wife does not want me to get injured again.  I occasionally watched his work. Tyler did not waste any time installing the two toilets.  He completed the work on-time per the quote.  Tyler did a professional job and cleaned up the area when he was done.  I would definitely use Clearwater Plumbing again for any plumbing work.  I would also recommend them to all my friends."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services
4.7(
501
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very well, he came out last Friday, they were on time. Armin Rios was very thorough, very confident and very clean and he replaced the pipe. We hadn't asked for him to replace the pipe, but he said this pipe needs to be replaced he was very efficient. He installed a garbage disposal and a faucet."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Legacy Plumbing And Heating
5.0(
15
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Never in 20 years, living in this house, have I ever had a plumber travel from Monterey, CA, to do plumbing work on a house in Gonzales, CA. I was amazed that any plumber would come to Gonzales, CA, after 20 years of repeated negative experiences. Repaired the kitchen sink faucet. Replaced two (2) outdoor faucets. Recycled the water conditioner. Serviced the heating furnace. All work completed in a most excellent fashion. The plumber was very pleasant to work with. He was terrific."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fire & Water Damage Recovery
4.7(
53
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Serving Santa Cruz, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went really well. I have used other companies to help me move in the past and none of them did well. Water Damage Recovery did AMAZING! They were professional and efficient in their work. If I ever need to move again I wont go with any other company. It was so nice to be able to move without the stress of wondering where my things would end up or if they would get damaged."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Santa Cruz, 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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