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Avatar for Avila Plumbing And Heating Services
Avila Plumbing And Heating Services
5.0(
29
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Main - Install, Replace or Repair+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
3 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."
167 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mainline Hunter CCTV
5.0(
16
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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

"We had a great experience with Mainline Hunters. They were professional, responsive, and took the time to explain everything clearly before starting the work. The technician arrived on time, completed the job efficiently, and left the area clean when finished. It’s refreshing to work with a company that is honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about customer satisfaction. I highly recommend Mainline Hunters Plumbing and will definitely call them again for any future plumbing needs."
Two-Way Cleanout
Cast Iron Replace
Camera Inspection
Rinnai Tankless
Aquasure

+5

39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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