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Last update on May 13, 2025
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Vista plumbing, Inc. started out specializing in Custom homes. Through popular request we found that there was need for trusted service and repair plumbers, so we began our service and repair division with knowledgeable plumbers and repairmen. Understanding what is happening behind the walls and floors help us see importance of a good working plumbing system. This allows us to diagnose the repair at the lowest cost possible. Because of the care we take with each project and respect we show for each customer we have created a large repeat customer base from referrals. It is very important to us that our customers are completely satisfied and our promise holds true for each customer. Family Owned & Operated.
"Vista is the best! They are very neat and clean and quiet."
Christopher J on December 2024
Vista plumbing, Inc. started out specializing in Custom homes. Through popular request we found that there was need for trusted service and repair plumbers, so we began our service and repair division with knowledgeable plumbers and repairmen. Understanding what is happening behind the walls and floors help us see importance of a good working plumbing system. This allows us to diagnose the repair at the lowest cost possible. Because of the care we take with each project and respect we show for each customer we have created a large repeat customer base from referrals. It is very important to us that our customers are completely satisfied and our promise holds true for each customer. Family Owned & Operated.
"Vista is the best! They are very neat and clean and quiet."
Christopher J on December 2024
Carini Home Services is a leading 24 hour provider of Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning services throughout San Diego County. We offer Repairs, Installations and Maintenance for residential homes. The company is Licensed, Bonded, Insured and is 100% family owned and operated. Our service areas cover all of San Diego County including Central San Diego, East County, North and South Counties. The company's primary product lines include American Standard, Mitsubishi Ductless Splits, Bradford and White, Navian, Noritz and all other major brands of Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing equipment. All Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing employees undergo extensive training and are background checked upon hire. You can trust Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing to respect your home, your family and provide you with the 5 Star service you deserve.
"Carini installed my mini splits a few years ago and promised me the world with their warranties. Well, turns out they botched something during the install and all of the refrigerant leaked out. They want $2,200 to refill and re-pressurize the line. Since they cross-threaded the screw that led to the leak during installation, this should be covered under the "Lifetime Craftsmanship" guarantee. Instead, they're trying to charging me a full day of labor to fix their mistake. Support on this issue has been dismal. It's been 16 days since they first diagnosed the problem and I still don't have a timeline for when this will get fixed. I chose Carini because of their warranties and their service record, but its all smoke and mirrors. You've been warned."
Robert B on December 2024
Carini Home Services is a leading 24 hour provider of Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning services throughout San Diego County. We offer Repairs, Installations and Maintenance for residential homes. The company is Licensed, Bonded, Insured and is 100% family owned and operated. Our service areas cover all of San Diego County including Central San Diego, East County, North and South Counties. The company's primary product lines include American Standard, Mitsubishi Ductless Splits, Bradford and White, Navian, Noritz and all other major brands of Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing equipment. All Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing employees undergo extensive training and are background checked upon hire. You can trust Carini Heating, Air and Plumbing to respect your home, your family and provide you with the 5 Star service you deserve.
"Carini installed my mini splits a few years ago and promised me the world with their warranties. Well, turns out they botched something during the install and all of the refrigerant leaked out. They want $2,200 to refill and re-pressurize the line. Since they cross-threaded the screw that led to the leak during installation, this should be covered under the "Lifetime Craftsmanship" guarantee. Instead, they're trying to charging me a full day of labor to fix their mistake. Support on this issue has been dismal. It's been 16 days since they first diagnosed the problem and I still don't have a timeline for when this will get fixed. I chose Carini because of their warranties and their service record, but its all smoke and mirrors. You've been warned."
Robert B on December 2024
Family owned business with over 15 years of experience handling all your Handyman needs, New Construction, remodeling, room additions, design and build, etc.
"The pacific construction team were very helpful accommodating us as best as possible during the project they were very prompt and clean. Not only were they the best price but also delivered a finished product with no surprise bills."
guadalupe v on December 2024
Family owned business with over 15 years of experience handling all your Handyman needs, New Construction, remodeling, room additions, design and build, etc.
"The pacific construction team were very helpful accommodating us as best as possible during the project they were very prompt and clean. Not only were they the best price but also delivered a finished product with no surprise bills."
guadalupe v on December 2024
Quality home renovation starting with your roof The skill and expertise to make your home functional and the design expertise to make your home shine! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He was on time, friendly, and proficient. I would definitely hire him again."
Ashley J on February 2025
Quality home renovation starting with your roof The skill and expertise to make your home functional and the design expertise to make your home shine! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"He was on time, friendly, and proficient. I would definitely hire him again."
Ashley J on February 2025
Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.
"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."
Sonia B on March 2025
Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical is a full service home services company in San Diego that delivers exceptional heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical services to the community, and provides opportunities for employment and community building to Veterans. We are 100% Veteran owned.
"Steven, the owner, was very communicative, returning my calls even after business hours to make sure my questions were answered. When an issue arose he, himself arrived the next day to address the issue which was quickly resolved. Time and care was put into the work done."
Sonia B on March 2025
Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.
Contact the Professionals at Ace Contractors for the highest quality professional HVAC and plumbing contractors. We handle all HVAC and Plumbing improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call on us today. we are open 24-7 for service.
We are 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.
We are 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.
Zoom Drain is San Diego's preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even your hardest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services? we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a jack of all trades, it's best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.
"customer did not want to rate the pro"
Richard K on March 2025
Zoom Drain is San Diego's preferred drain clearing and sewer main professionals. With the capability to handle even your hardest plumbing emergency, you can call on the experts with Zoom Drain to handle the work in an affordable and quick manner. Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! At Zoom, our technicians are formally trained in diagnosing drain problems and performing expert drain cleaning in our state of the art training center. Cleaning drains is our specialty and each of our technicians cleans thousands every year, more than the average plumber will clean in a lifetime! Unlike many of our competitors who perform heating, air conditioning and other services, in addition to plumbing services? we specialize in drains and sewers. And while its admirable to be a jack of all trades, it's best for our customers that we be a master of one: drain and sewer services.
"customer did not want to rate the pro"
Richard K on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Everything was done well in a timely manner. Cost was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend Mike Cueva of Blue Planet Drains and Plumbing "
Andrew A on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Everything was done well in a timely manner. Cost was very reasonable. Would definitely recommend Mike Cueva of Blue Planet Drains and Plumbing "
Andrew A on May 2025
Best Plumbing Services That You Can Trust At Ly Plumbing Service and Repair, your satisfaction is our number one priority. Not only are we consultants, but our certified technicians take pride in treating your home or facility as if it were our own. We invest our time to ensure that you become part of our family. As a family-owned business, we understand that the comfort and safety of our customers is a must. Whether you need a complete overhaul, or just need us to stop a nagging leak, the team at Ly are ready to take care of any plumbing problems that you may have. At Ly Plumbing Service and Repair, your satisfaction is our number one priority.
"We had the pleasure of working with Long. He is experienced, professional, and punctual—qualities that are becoming harder to find these days. Long installed new kitchen sink fixtures and shut-off valves, and he also replaced our shower stems, diverter, and fixtures. The work was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with someone so reliable and trustworthy. We look forward to hiring Long again for future projects. Thank you, Long!"
Jason J on May 2025
Best Plumbing Services That You Can Trust At Ly Plumbing Service and Repair, your satisfaction is our number one priority. Not only are we consultants, but our certified technicians take pride in treating your home or facility as if it were our own. We invest our time to ensure that you become part of our family. As a family-owned business, we understand that the comfort and safety of our customers is a must. Whether you need a complete overhaul, or just need us to stop a nagging leak, the team at Ly are ready to take care of any plumbing problems that you may have. At Ly Plumbing Service and Repair, your satisfaction is our number one priority.
"We had the pleasure of working with Long. He is experienced, professional, and punctual—qualities that are becoming harder to find these days. Long installed new kitchen sink fixtures and shut-off valves, and he also replaced our shower stems, diverter, and fixtures. The work was done efficiently and with great attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with someone so reliable and trustworthy. We look forward to hiring Long again for future projects. Thank you, Long!"
Jason J on May 2025
Drain cleaning services FAQs
The average cost to unclog a drain is around $200, with prices ranging between $110 and $800, depending on the type of drain and the extent of the clog. Hiring a professional to snake the toilet or sink will usually cost between $110 and $275, a bathtub or shower typically costs around $225, and a main line clog can cost between $100 and $800 based on the severity of the clog and how far beyond the access point the clog sits. Since the labor involved varies, most plumbers will charge an hourly rate for drain cleaning.
On average, a plumber will take 30 minutes to two hours to clear a clogged drain. If the clog is located close to the drain or an access point and isn’t severe, the project will take about half an hour. If the clog is deep within your plumbing system or is a severe blockage, it can take two or more hours to remove the clog. For this reason, main line clogs tend to take longer, usually between two and three hours.
It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.
In most areas, drain cleaning professionals don’t technically need a license, as they aren’t altering your plumbing system in any way. However, we recommend hiring a drain cleaning professional with a plumbing license and certification. Certified plumbers are more likely to provide professional solutions to drain clogs without damaging your system. They’ll also have the diagnostic tools and experience necessary to remove the clog entirely rather than providing a temporary solution, as a handyperson might. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your plumber’s professional licenses before hiring.
Applying drain cleaner is a common DIY solution to clogged drains, but it can be extremely harmful to your pipes and lead to corrosion and leaks. It is almost always better to try snaking a clog than using a drain cleaner, but the best solution is to hire a professional plumber. They can locate the clog and gauge the severity using a camera system and then decide if using a plumber’s snake, auger, or drain cleaner is the best option to remove the clog and limit damage to your plumbing system.
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