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Vista Plumbing
4.8(
32
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceDrain Line Breakage - Camera LocateDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate - For Business+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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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My Neighbor's Plumber
4.1(
105
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For BusinessDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate+10 more

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me a 4 hour window, then called at the beginning of the window time and told me when they would be arriving. My appointment was 40 minutes from the start time. He arrived about the time he said. Introduced himself and analyzed the job. Went to his truck and got all the tools he needed. He then did the evaluation on my system. He tested the heater unit as well as the individual registers to verify they all worked. I was very happy with the inspection and the person sent out to do the job.
I will definitely call them again when I need any heating or plumbing work done.
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Recommended by71%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

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We had discovered that our water meter was continuing to run, even though we thought we had no water on anywhere.  We found Top Notch Plumbing on Angie's List, and we are so glad we did.  Gordon referred us to a leak detection service, and then came out afterwards and fixed the leak that was found in our son's bathroom.

That leak required cutting a hole in the closet wall to get to the pipes because of the age of the fixtures.  Gordon also referred us to a drywall company who came out the very next day to repair the drywall.

He also pointed out to us that the main water shut-off valve to the house was not completely shutting off the water.  So he fixed that as well while he was here, as well as replacing the knobs on the shut-off valves in our guest bathroom.

We have a drain in our laundry room that needs snaking every 6 months.  Our previous plumber recently retired.  We will definitely be using Gordon at Top Notch Plumbing for that as well.




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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%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

"Very professional and polite at reasonable prices. On time and was able to get there within 30mins after I called. Definitely would recommend trying this plumbing company for fast results and completed work. Very thorough with information on fixing the problem!"
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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Plum-Up Remodeling Experts
5.0(
11
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Bathtub Install or ReplaceWalk In Tub - Install or ReplaceShower 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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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

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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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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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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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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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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