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Avatar for Primo Plumbing
Primo Plumbing
4.8(
134
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is very professional, personable and accommodating. In addition to the water heater, he also replaced my aging inlet valve with a more modern and robust valve as part of the project. Efficient and quality work at a more affordable rate than the higher profile names."
 Old 40 gallon heater
Leaking for awhile
Save space & energy
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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TOP NOTCH PLUMBING
4.8(
70
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+6 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called several popular plumbing companies to replace an old dripping shower/tub faucet in the guest bath. All wanted to use their fixture and cut the shower tile to fit the new fixture, so I gave up. After a year or so, I joined Angie’s list and found Top Notch plumbing. Gordon had some fixture recommendations, but allowed me to purchase my own fixture that was compatible with my current installation. The overall install took about 3 hours. Gordon took care during the work to not damage any existing tile or carpet. He knows his craft and performed a very clean and professional install. Overall, I highly recommend Top Notch plumbing and will be saying goodbye to the popular TV advertising plumbers. Thanks Gordon!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Plum-Up Remodeling Experts
5.0(
11
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Walk In Tub - Install or ReplaceShower Install or ReplaceBathtub Install or Replace+2 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

First, A little bit about our company. Plum-up Remodeling Experts opened its doors in California back in 1998. The business is located in San Diego. The firm’s owner has 33 years experience in the construction industry and is a Licensed General Contractor in California. Plum-up Remodeling Experts has built its reputation on repeat business and referrals. It continues to satisfy new and existing customers by solving problems that others leave behind and by creating new projects to fulfill your present dreams. The “Experts” have a broad range of skill and experience to formulate solutions beyond your expectations.

Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Vista Plumbing
4.8(
32
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For BusinessFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+14 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The plumber showed up on time and actually called when he was about 30 minutes away. He had the necessary repair part on his van and was able to complete the job in approx. 90 minutes. Nice attitude and cleaned up the area before he departed the bathroom. I can't say enough about Vista Plumbing. This is the 2nd time I have used their services and it is always perfect. Maybe a little pricey but to me it is worth knowing the job will be done right the 1st time."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Ly's Plumbing
5.0(
27
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace+3 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I hired them to replace my toilet, and Long Ly clearly knew exactly what he was doing. He was truly a sincere and earnest guy. The toilet I purchased elsewhere arrived with two large bolts and two nuts missing, but he carefully cut and fitted his own hardware to complete the installation. His fee was also relatively affordable. I am totally satisfied with his work."
New 10 year warranty natural gas water heater
Brand new 50 gallon water heater with 10 years war
Leaking 50 gallon natural gas water heater
Existing watermain shut off
New Moen flo Smart water monitor

+35

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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My Neighbor's Plumber
4.1(
105
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateWater Heater - Install or Replace+10 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our furnace decided to die just before it got cold.  We had My Plumber CA out in October for something else, so we gave them a call for this based on our previous positive experience.  They sent Dorian, one of their technicians, out to diagnose and repair the problem.  He came out, quickly determined what was up, ordered the requisite part, and got it fixed.  My Plumber CA is 2-for-2 with getting our issues taken care of, and the folks they send out have always been punctual, friendly, courteous, and professional.  Highly recommend them.
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Updating your plumbing in La Jolla directly enhances your daily routine. Replacing older galvanized pipes eliminates chronic low water pressure and discolored water common in mid-century homes. Installing water filtration systems protects your fixtures from hard water mineral buildup and coastal corrosion. Adding low-flow toilets and efficient showerheads keeps your property compliant with CA conservation mandates. Upgrading outdoor irrigation systems also extends your usable living space year-round.

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Hire a licensed professional with verified experience handling coastal corrosion and mid-century home repiping in La Jolla. Your contractor must demonstrate a thorough understanding of state-specific building codes, including seismic safety and backflow prevention standards. Require a detailed written contract that provides conditional and unconditional lien waivers upon payment. Always ask for local references to confirm their expertise in managing specific soil and foundation conditions found in CA coastal neighborhoods.

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Inspect your property for visible signs of hard water damage, such as white scale buildup around faucets. Homes built before 1980 in La Jolla frequently contain older galvanized steel pipes prone to rust and blockages. Check your concrete slab foundation for warm spots or unexplained running water sounds, which indicate slab leaks. Coastal properties showing pinhole leaks from salt air corrosion are also prime candidates for a full plumbing evaluation.

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Look for non-compliant water heaters missing required seismic strapping or proper venting. In older La Jolla homes, mismatched pipe materials joined without proper unions cause localized corrosion and leaks. You must also address persistent drain backups occurring despite repeated snaking, as this signals failing cast iron sewer lines. Finally, check for older slab leak repairs using simple epoxy patches rather than proper rerouting, which require immediate professional correction.

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You should immediately reject quotes from unlicensed contractors or those lacking workers' compensation insurance. A legitimate professional will explicitly include necessary permits for water heater replacements or repiping projects. Watch out for vague scopes of work regarding slab leak repairs that fail to address concrete restoration. Additionally, avoid contractors who ignore CA code requirements for seismic strapping, as this creates significant safety hazards and liability exposure for your property.

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