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Avatar for Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.6(
123
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear

Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a difficult project, owing to the no-cripple-wall construction of my house and the ridiculously tight crawl space - less than a foot in critical spots - plus the maze of beams and ducts. I called six or seven plumbers to come out and bid the work and two of them ran screaming (well, not really, they just told me they needed to work up an estimate 'back at the office' and never called back). One guy swore I'd have to rip out a wall AND the floor to get to the pipe. Mr. Rooter didn't propose anything so dramatic. They just said they'd excavate as needed to make room to move around. So that's what they did. They billed it as a two-day job. They showed up on time, and the work was wrapped up by the third hour of the second day. Because that, I was concerned this job had been overbilled. Their bid had been astronomical, but it was still lower than everyone's except the guy with the lapsed bond. Mr. Rooter had been willing to negotiate and I knocked about $650 off their initial bid. They took another $200 off at the back end because of my concern with overbilling. They didn't have to do that since they had a signed contract in hand, but they were willing to take care of a customer. Thumbs up for that. The work looks solid, as far as this layman can tell. Everything drains as it should and none of the joints leak."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burris Brothers Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
76
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kenny has been my go-to plumber since I bought the house 4 years ago. He always gives me an honest assessment of the issues and does professional work every time. I've used Burris Brothers for almost all of my plumbing projects big and small. Very happy with the quality of work."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Good Guy Plumbing
4.7(
82
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ernie was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and courteous with my Dad. He completed the job quickly and professionally. I will be hiring Good Guy Plumbing for additional work. If you have need of a plumbing company and do not hire Good Guys you made a mistake."
Good Guy Van!
Shower Valve Install
New 40 Gallon Water Heater Installed
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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John's Plumbing and Drain Services
4.7(
47
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We scheduled an appointment with Johns Plumbing to get an estimate for a couple of non-emmergency issues including water heater replacement and faucet installation. Price was fair and we decided to go with them. Plumbers were working fast, and they completed all the work within one day. I would recommend Johns Plumbing to everyone."
Plumbing Project
Pressure Regulator Valve Replacement BEFORE Job is Performed Atwater Village LA
Sprinkler valve Installation needed. Before. Hyperon Ave Los Angeles, CA
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Eric Hardemion Plumbing
4.4(
70
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearWater Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eric was able to come and fix our sink super fast. Really friendly, knowledgeable, and was great with customer service. We will be using him going forward for the next job changing out all the plumbing for the sink. Thanks Homeadvisor for making the connection."
Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts

City permit and inspection schedules inherently turn permitted plumbing work into multi-day projects. In CA, inspecting and repairing slab leaks requires separate visits for leak detection, concrete cutting, and restoration. Opening walls in older homes frequently reveals corroded pipes that require immediate attention. Additionally, upgrading your main service line requires coordination with your local water provider, which adds at least one extra scheduling step outside the contractor's control.

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Knowing your home's build year helps predict the condition of your plumbing system. Many homes built in Carson during the 1960s and 1970s contain aging galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drains. You also need to identify your foundation type. Slab-on-grade foundations make drain repairs significantly more labor-intensive. Finally, check if your property underwent a partial re-pipe in the past, and confirm your main water service capacity.

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Start by locating and testing your main water shutoff valves before an emergency occurs. For minor plumbing issues, you can safely clean a pop-up drain stopper or use a manual drain snake. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, as they accelerate corrosion in older Carson pipes. If you smell gas, experience multiple simultaneous drain backups, or notice warm spots on a concrete floor, turn off the utilities and contact a local professional immediately.

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When planning plumbing projects, homeowners in Carson often underestimate the time required to obtain city permits. Unpermitted work complicates home sales and requires retroactive compliance. Additionally, updating fixtures triggers current CA water efficiency standards. Finally, accessing under-slab pipes requires concrete cutting. Plan extra time for these steps and anticipate discovering adjacent pipe failures in older homes.

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The longevity of plumbing work in Carson depends heavily on managing local hard water, which causes severe scale buildup in pipes and fixtures. Because this is a seismically active region, you must use flexible connectors and properly strap water heaters to withstand ground movement. Coastal salt air also accelerates corrosion on exposed metal fittings. Always pass city inspections to ensure your installation meets all safety and building codes.

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