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Avatar for Western Rooter & Plumbing
Western Rooter & Plumbing
4.8(
172
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceGas PipingWater Main - Install, Replace or Repair+18 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very honest, trustworthy and inexpensive plumbing company. I had three total estimates for the work and the other two companies just seem to want to charge as much as possible and do more work then was needed. I highly recommend Western Rooter and ask for Ryan, he’s the best!"
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

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Albano's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
49
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+22 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called and spoke with Angelo.  He gave me an estimated range of how much it would cost, and told me that he could have someone at my house within an hour or two.  A plumber showed up in one hour, unclogged the drain, cleaned up, and charged me within the quoted range.  The service was very good, and the price was very fair.  I would definitely use them again.
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Lucas
Roberto
Shower Before
Shower After

+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Do It Right Plumbers, Inc.
Do It Right Plumbers, Inc.
4.1(
601
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear+14 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Kudos to Milton, Jesus, and the other team members for an awesome job. Leaking gas line was replaced with most professional service, being able to turn gas back on at 10:30pm the same day. I highly recommend Do It Right Plumbers for any of your needs!"
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OUR WORK
OUR WORK
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OUR WORK

+1

Response time8 hrs
281 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
So-Cal Plumbing & Rooter
4.6(
202
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+5 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have found So Cal plumbing and rooter and will not look back. This company IS the most trust worthy family owned plumbing business in the valley. Quality Service. The Most Affordable. The Best Products. Safe, Clean, Great Personality. Trust me do not waste time just call them."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Long Beach
4.6(
125
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceGas PipingPlumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install+14 more

Serving Downey, 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%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rubio's Plumbing
Rubio's Plumbing
4.9(
14
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+16 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called Rubios plumbing for a clogged drained. One of their guys came out and helped with the issue providing additional ways to avoid this problem again. Price was fair and service great! Thank you Rubios Plumbinh for all your help"
Water leak detection
Sewer locating
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Hydro jetting
Additional Photos

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by54%of homeowners
Avatar for Mighty Wrench Plumbing
Mighty Wrench Plumbing
5.0(
20
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+4 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can’t recommend him enough. He was professional, honest, and showed up when he said he would, which is hard to find these days. He took the time to explain everything, gave me a fair price, and made sure the job was done right the first time. You can tell he genuinely cares about his work and his customers. If you’re looking for a reliable plumber who does quality work and doesn’t try to upsell you on things you don’t need, he’s your guy. I’ll definitely be calling him again for any future plumbing needs. My landlord loved my recommendation and has him working on her other properties. 👍"
Kitchen Faucet Install
Kitchen Faucet Install
Kitchen Faucet Install
Broken Pipe
Broken Pipe

+13

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for MVP Plumbing, Inc.
MVP Plumbing, Inc.
4.7(
669
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateGas PipingSewer Main - Clear+5 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the employees are honest theses two tech's were great and pleasant great customer service the prices are fair and affordable I will always use this company for our property. we are very happy they fixed the issue with our gas leak."
MVP Plumbing, Inc
MVP Plumbing, Inc
MVP Plumbing, Inc
MVP Plumbing, Inc
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Alliance United Rooter & Plumbing Inc.
Alliance United Rooter & Plumbing Inc.
4.9(
123
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Gas PipingSewer Main - Install, Replace or RepairWater Heater - Install or Replace+10 more

Serving Downey, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from the start to completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

drain under kitchen sink
drain under kitchen sink
drain under kitchen sink
drain under kitchen sink
drain under kitchen sink

+62

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers FAQs, answered by experts

Ignoring slow drains in Downey allows tree roots to damage pipes hidden in clay-heavy soil. Avoid using chemical drain cleaners, as they deteriorate older cast iron pipes. Flush your water heater annually to clear hard water sediment common in CA. Run plenty of water through garbage disposals to prevent grease buildup, and avoid overloading washing machine lines during everyday plumbing use.

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Functional plumbing requires permits and inspections to ensure compliance with CA codes, while cosmetic updates like swapping a showerhead do not. Cosmetic projects in older Downey homes expose hidden functional issues, such as corroded pipes behind walls. Both types require strict adherence to statewide water efficiency standards. Hire a licensed contractor to handle required permits and manage overlapping local requirements safely.

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Discolored water and low pressure strongly indicate failing galvanized pipes in older Downey homes. Warm spots on your floor or unexplained water bills point to patched slab leaks needing proper repair. Repeated sewer backups signal severe root intrusion in clay soils. Look for non-standard pipe configurations under sinks, which reveal unpermitted plumbing work. Replace failing water heaters affected by hard water scale throughout CA.

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Opening walls during plumbing repairs in Downey exposes unpermitted prior work requiring mandatory correction. You face additional expenses for licensed asbestos and lead paint abatement in pre-1980 homes. Breaking concrete to access slab leaks adds significant labor and restoration expenses. Extensive tree root damage and overlapping regional sewer regulations also introduce unforeseen expenses. Install water softeners to prevent hard water from ruining new CA fixtures.

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You must choose between copper and PEX materials for re-piping to handle hard water in Downey. Decide whether to route new pipes through walls or break concrete for slab foundation repairs. Choose trenchless or open-cut excavation for sewer repairs to preserve your landscaping. You must also approve the installation of seismic gas shutoff valves and water softeners to meet strict CA regulations during plumbing upgrades.

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