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Scotty's Plumbing
5.0(
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scotty provided a clear and detailed explanation of all my options, promptly restored my hot water heater to working condition, and informed me that the unit was out of warranty and may soon require a complete replacement. I found him to be highly knowledgeable, honest, and transparent throughout the process. Moving forward, he will be my primary plumber, and I will rely on him for all future plumbing projects."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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Plum Crazy Plumbing
5.0(
11
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He could have easily charged me more and replace a line that didn't need to be replaced and only repaired. Honest work, I would definitely hire him again. Hard to find that kind of repairman now a days. Thank you so much for bing fast, accurateand fair. I will be calling for my next project or repair."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Bob's Repair Service
4.5(
26
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in offering the best possible experience with our expertise, quality, and customer service. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients; we take great care to work and communicate with everyone in a professional manner. It is our mission to exceed our clients expectations by providing excellent workman ship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start of each project to its completion. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Reliant Repairs Handyman
5.0(
5
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is very professional and reasonable. He has always gone above and beyond and out of his way to help me with every small project I've asked him to help me with. A man of integrity and good company as well as work ethic. 10/10 I highly reccomend."
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SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
5.0(
2
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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

SASHALUNA LLC DBA MR ROOTER PLUMBING OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!\n

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Flushing non-dissolvable wipes creates severe blockages in older pipes. Planting aggressive trees over sewer lines destroys underground connections. Neglecting to clean gutters forces rainwater into crawl spaces, damaging foundation plumbing. Repeatedly using harsh chemical drain cleaners accelerates internal corrosion. Finally, ignoring hard water scale buildup or failing to maintain a pressure-reducing valve places excessive stress on your entire Chico water system.

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Gather your property’s permit history to identify unpermitted past work. Locate and document your main water shut-off valve and meter box. Confirm whether your CA home connects to the municipal sewer or a private septic system. Photograph visible symptoms like water stains, slow drains, and pipe corrosion. For underground work, confirm you have contacted the underground service alert system before digging.

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Older homes in Chico are excellent candidates for plumbing updates. Properties built before 1980 feature deteriorating cast iron or galvanized steel pipes that cause discolored water and poor pressure. Homes built on shifting clay soils or surrounded by mature trees require regular sewer inspections to spot root intrusions. Inspect exposed pipes in crawl spaces for damage caused by temperature swings.

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Homeowners heavily underestimate the scope of local permit requirements for plumbing work. You are responsible for the entire sewer lateral extending to the city main. Trenching through hard clay soils requires extensive yard restoration and careful backfilling. Projects near protected trees demand special root barriers. Schedule your non-emergency repairs early in the fall to avoid the severe winter scheduling crunch in CA.

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Address plumbing issues before Chico experiences its heavy winter rainfall or extreme summer heat. Saturated clay soils worsen tree root intrusions and cause severe sewer backups during wet months. Exposed pipes require immediate attention when freezing temperatures approach. Schedule your non-emergency repairs early, as local permit processing adds extra time. Fix leaks promptly to prevent wasting regulated CA water resources.

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