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Top-Rated Plumbers in Carmel - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter
Aaron's Plumbing & Rooter
4.8(
104
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Water Main - Install, Replace or RepairDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair+11 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edgar led the project . He and his team were timely, knowledgeable, trustworthy and conscientious. The most caring and thoughtful plumber I have ever worked with. I have an old house so future plumbing issues will arise. Aaron’s is the first and only call I will need to make."
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Sink Fixture Install
Bathroom Remodel
Kitchen faucet fixture repair
Shower Ugrade

+108

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avila Plumbing And Heating Services
5.0(
29
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+17 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cayetano was such a great help! We have had a leaky shower for days now so we got around to taking time to hire a plumber and come help. Avila plumbing was here in no time fixing and getting our home back to normal! We are thankful for the work, the time and energy you put into the project. We appreciated the attention to detail and eagerness to really help us. The project was supposed to be small and quick and sure enough we have drywall coming out and Avila in the zone 4 hours in! We are thankful and definitely recommend their service. We have another project lined up as well."
Toilet Replacement
Toilet
Pvc
Pvc
Pvc

+32

Response time2 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of California
4.6(
233
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Shower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Elias TJ and Matt arrived when planned and got right to work. Friendly, answered all my questions. New shower surround and tub ready to use by 7:00 pm. Was very pleased with their work and the Jacuzzi plumber called in to change water inlet piping from cast iron to a new piping. Really appreciated the fact they were proficient and did not bash other companies . Please change wording from demolition to reconstruction. Demolition connotes blowing things up."
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
4.3(
29
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Water Main - Install, Replace or RepairGas PipingSewer Main - Install, Replace or Repair+7 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Giant Plumbing and couldn't be happier with the outcome. After a previous water line repair by another company didn't meet our criteria, code, or accepted plumbing standards, Don carefully evaluated the situation, clearly explained what needed to be corrected, and handled everything professionally from start to finish. They fully removed the prior work, rebuilt the system to code, and completed the job exactly to our specifications. Their communication was excellent throughout -- thoughtful, transparent, and never rushed -- and the quality of workmanship was outstanding. The final result is clean, secure, and exactly what we had hoped for from the beginning. It was a huge relief to work with a licensed professional who takes pride in doing things the right way. We would absolutely recommend them and wouldn't hesitate to hire them again."
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.
Giant Plumbing, Inc.

+4

Response time7 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Mainline Hunter CCTV
Mainline Hunter CCTV
5.0(
17
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+11 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My overall experience with Mainline Hunter CCTV has been Extremely Positive. Every aspect of their service has been "Top Notch". From the initial Call to the Complete Work Detail. Each representative of this company has been Professional. The dispatch, contact, work detail, clean up and review of work performed as impeccable. This company is a "Class Act". Integrity comes to mind. They take pride in their work and they never bad mouth the previous workmanship. We were in need of a competent company to correct previous plumbing work that had failed. This company visited promptly and ascertained our needs and offered their procedures to rectify our current issues. Working from home and concerns about Noise, I had to reschedule the repair. Not an issue at all. Very understanding and explained the whole repair process, cleanup needed & Time line. I have a more personable relaxed approach to things, yet every person maintained a professional demeanor. Very Pleased Struck Gold"
Two-Way Cleanout
Cast Iron Replace
Camera Inspection
Rinnai Tankless
Aquasure

+5

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pacific Sewer & Drain Inc.
5.0(
7
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+4 more

Serving Carmel, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best response and service we have ever had for a plumbing problem. They called us immediately and very patiently listened to our issue and walked through the pricing and process. A plumber came to our home as scheduled and worked efficiently to assess and fix the problem. We had a drain clog (not camera locate breakage) and they removed the toilet, snaked the drain and fixed the problem very quickly! There were no surprises and we paid for their service by the hour rather than by the job which saved us many $$s. We would definitely use then again and highly recommend."
Septic tank install
Leech field
Hydro jetting
Snaking
Televising

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Plumbing FAQs, answered by experts

Postponing plumbing repairs leads to accelerated corrosion from the salt-laden coastal air. In older CA cottages, aging galvanized steel pipes corrode internally, causing catastrophic blockages and pinhole leaks inside walls. Unresolved leaks also erode the soil beneath shallow foundations and trigger strict water usage penalties. Address aging gas lines promptly to ensure system integrity and maintain emergency preparedness in fire-prone areas.

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Combine plumbing with other structural upgrades to streamline the permit process. In Carmel, significant renovations trigger Coastal Development Permits or historic design reviews. Tackling plumbing alongside a kitchen remodel prevents opening walls multiple times. Furthermore, CA mandates seismic strapping for water heaters. Addressing these requirements simultaneously ensures your home meets strict water efficiency regulations in a single pass.

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Historic properties built before 1960 feature original galvanized steel and cast iron systems that require full replacement. Mid-century updates introduced copper lines, leaving mismatched materials behind walls. Modern plumbing focuses on strict water efficiency compliance and pressure-reducing valves. As Carmel homes age, mature tree roots severely damage clay sewer laterals, demanding camera inspections and complete lateral replacements to prevent backups.

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Homeowners overlook strict water efficiency regulations, which demand property-wide retrofits during any permitted plumbing project. Another error involves ignoring the original pipe materials in historic Carmel cottages. Targeted repairs on deteriorated galvanized steel or cast iron pipes lead to complex system failures. Always test your actual site water pressure, as the hilly terrain causes significant pressure variations across the city.

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Start by confirming your property’s Coastal Zone status and historic designation, as these dictate exterior modification rules. You must also verify your water meter size and allocation, which strictly govern any plumbing expansions in Carmel. Finally, assess the construction year to identify original pipe materials and check your lot elevation to properly plan drainage and manage local water pressure variations.

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