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Avatar for Simple-Visions Home Remodeling
Simple-Visions Home Remodeling
4.8(
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or ReplaceWalk In Tub - Install or Replace+2 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Lou and his crew are the most courteous, competent, responsive, and professional contractors that I have worked with. The quality of their work met or surpassed my admittedly high expectations. They don't cut corners or just slap a thing together. They took the time to do the job right. The work was done on my 82 year old father's house. Lou, Brandon, and every person on that crew made sure that Dad felt heard and respected. They are good people who I plan to call for more work in the future."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for NORSE FLOW PLUMBING AND DRAIN
NORSE FLOW PLUMBING AND DRAIN
5.0(
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear+20 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

NORSE FLOW PLUMBING AND DRAIN 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.

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+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Handyman Mike of Ferndale
4.9(
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"Mike gives you Quality work. He is friendly hard working, has reasonable prices. Mike did an amazing job adding pavers to the front of our exterior home walls, ground pavers, working with me to tear off roof, lay moisture barrier, metal flashing, valley flashing, remove gutters facia under gutters to roof our home. Couldnâ t be happier with the results."
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+16

Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hunter and Son Construction, Inc.
4.8(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+2 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A 5 Star Service Plus! The quality of workmanship was beyond expectations. Any Homeowner choosing to work with this company will be very pleased. The experienced crew is hard working, punctual, productive, honest, thoughtful, respectful, and with complete competence, A team that that will make your visions come to life. I had an old Redwood Deck that was in bad need of repairs or replaced, I called them on a Friday not expecting a call back until Monday. Surprise, the call back was almost immediately, Robert was getting to leave town but offered to come out that day. That was the second surprise! WOW I thought those are two good starts. I told him to enjoy his trip and made an appointment for the following week. I had several options but decided on a new deck. The most beautiful two-tone Trex Deck was created which can be seen on their website. Rocky Harbor and Spiced Rum trim. Additional projects were also done for us. Two small upper decks, railings, stairs were replaced. Flat top roof over a room addition, painting and all the other little things we can't do anymore that I needed done. Thank you Robert and Tyler Hunter, Matt, Alex, Kayla, Travis, Amber for a job well done. It was our pleasure and enjoyment to work with all of you. You have made two seniors extremely, extremely happy. John and Sharon Vance"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Coast to Coast Plumbing
5.0(
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or ServiceWater Heater - Install or Replace+4 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

15+ Years Coast to Coast Plumbing 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 time9 hrs
Response rate88%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Madero's Plumbing - Unlicensed Contractor
4.6(
19
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessSewer Main - Clear+1 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"We had calls to 5 plumbers including the well known one beginning with M, you know who I mean! Edgar was the only one who responded and promptly at that. He did a great job, very professional, and a nice person to be around.A pleasure to have in your home."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Minor plumbing repairs take two to four hours, while full repiping requires three to seven days. Older Arcata homes feature outdated cast iron pipes, directly extending these timelines. Permit processing and wet season scheduling backlogs also add several days to your project. Schedule non-emergency work early to avoid delays, as local professionals experience high demand during the rainy winter months.

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Ignoring slow drains allows tree roots to destroy older clay sewer lines. Flushing grease or non-biodegradable items creates severe blockages in aging infrastructure. You accelerate scale buildup inside plumbing fixtures by failing to flush your water heater to remove mineral sediment. Deferring minor leak repairs during the brief CA dry season accelerates wood rot and pipe corrosion in damp crawl spaces.

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Upgrading your plumbing eliminates under-floor leaks, significantly reducing mold risks and improving indoor air quality. Reliable hot water distribution provides essential comfort in this persistently cool, damp climate. Maintaining clean sewer laterals and sump pumps protects your Arcata home from basement flooding during intense rainstorms. Installing low-flow fixtures prevents household water waste and protects local wetlands from untreated runoff.

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High annual rainfall saturates the soil, delaying underground plumbing work like sewer lateral trenching. Persistent coastal fog and high humidity accelerate exterior pipe corrosion and promote rapid mold growth around leaks. Occasional winter freezing damages exposed pipes in uninsulated areas. Ground movement from California seismic activity shifts pipe alignments and cracks older lines, making post-earthquake inspections essential for your property.

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Verify your contractor holds an active state license before starting any plumbing work. Hire professionals experienced with the older galvanized or clay pipes common in Arcata neighborhoods. Your contractor must understand regional seismic shut-off valve requirements and local wastewater compliance standards. Confirm whether your property relies on a municipal sewer or a septic system to ensure the specialist brings the right expertise.

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