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Avatar for Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
Tony's Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
514
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent, Mark the plumber and his helper did the job right. Tonys Plumbing were the only plumbers who responded quickly and the only ones who gave me an estimate. The other plumbers did not."
trailer jetter
opening the street
excavation
repairing the street
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
48
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Albano's responded quickly to my plumbing emergency. They replaced my water heater and cleared a drain stoppage in a timely manner. They are fair in pricing, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fast and reliable plumber."
Keith
Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.6(
123
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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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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Burris Brothers Plumbing & Heating
5.0(
76
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been using Burris Brothers Plumbing, and heating for years. They have done everything from unclogged drains to fixing faucets to installing a tankless, hot water heater. They are Professional, highly skilled, reasonable and reliable. I refer them to anyone that asks for a great Plumber. I cannot recommend them enough."
Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Good Guy Plumbing
4.7(
82
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent job! Good Guy Plumbing fixed my leaking water heater quickly and thoroughly for a fair price. Spoke with Robert over the phone and David came out to do the repair. Both were professional, knowledgeable and kind. I recently bought a new townhome and will be doing business with them for any future plumbing needs. Many thanks to David, Robert and Good Guy Plumbing. It’s such a relief knowing there are good, honest plumbers I can count on."
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(
46
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My problem with the leaking washing machine was diagnosed quickly and fixed quickly and professionally. The plumbers were a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use them next time I need plumbing work done."
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Pressure Regulator Valve Replacement BEFORE Job is Performed Atwater Village LA
Sprinkler valve Installation needed. Before. Hyperon Ave Los Angeles, CA
AFTER nstallation
BEFORE

+125

Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
170
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. The plumber, Tony, was very friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond to help restoring the plumbing I took apart myself. A thumb up! I will use the service again!"
Ruben installs a new drainage system under a customers home. Working in a crawl space is rough, but we do what is needed.
Backing up? Got roots? Blast those roots out with a Hydro Jetter! We use a wart hog nozzle that combines controlled rotation with a unique 8 jet cutting configuration optimized for removing roots. It’s better with a jetter! Call us! We got this! ??
Sewer Line Camera
No drain clog too big or small, Western Rooter covers them all!
Justin clearing a Kitchen sink back-up after the Memorial holiday.
HALO 5 whole house water filtration system.

+542

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Alliance United Rooter & Plumbing Inc.
4.9(
117
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Serving Carson, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was FANTASTIC. Javier completely understood the problem and didn't waste my time or money. Never tried to upsell like one of the past plumbers tried to pull with me. This was my third plumbing company before going through HomeAdvisor for Alliance United. You all saved me $3,500 in unnecessary work!!! Thank you!!!"
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Sewer
Spot repair

+64

Response time4 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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