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Last update on March 27, 2025
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They had sent me an ad or something in the mail. They were good, very professional company. They were very professional. I'd use them again. I think maybe 2 guys came out to install. They were very good."
+7
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1991
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I would echo most of what I have read in the reviews about Brian. He is prompt, courteous, and professional. Though he is a bit on the expensive side, I believe he is well worth it. An honest, experienced plumber is like money in the bank as far as I'm concerned. Because, while I could have found someone less expensive, experience has shown me that when it comes to plumbers, you definitely get what you pay for. And Brian is worth every penny."
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Elsy ( I believe she was the plumber from your company via Angi) arrived as scheduled, on Saturday, 09/28/2024. She attempted to repair my garbage disposal unit but was unable to do so as the unit's wiring was worn out. I advised the unit is 40 yrs old. She recommended to purchase a new one. We made a trip together to the local Home Depot store and I purchased the same brand s she recommended. She installed it in record time (within the 2.5 hrs) and completed the job. She also cleaned the work space and carried the old one to my recycling bin. Very satisfied with her work. Also, I want to know if I will receive a billing statement for my records? Thank you for your time & assistance."
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Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Family-owned Same Day Heating, Cooling, Plumbing operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
+8
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I thought it was really expensive because I got a 7 years contract. They gave me a 50 gallon water heater because the specs were changing the following month for what’s required for water heaters so they gave me one that was bigger than I needed. It worked fine."
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Vortex Filtration Inc is a excellent company with vast experience & knowledge in conditioning potable well water. I recommend Vortex Filtration Inc to design build and install their patented Vortex water system to solved all well water conditioning issues. My client had a problem for over tens years prior to the installation of the Vortex system. Once installed, the well water in the holding tank was crystal clear. Thanks Vortex!"
+9
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
A San Rafael native, our founder William Gotelli has practiced plumbing in the area since 1958. Gotelli started the business in 1985. Since then, our family-owned and operated company has been proudly serving customers in North Bay for over 30 years.\n
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 2014
Free estimates
"Gary was very profesional and offered us great service and pricing!!"
+5
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional and clean and perfect. Job was completed and everything was clean. He performed several test to make sure everything was in working order and no water leak. 5 out of 5 star. I will use them again."
Serving Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA and surrounding areas
In business since 1932
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They are usually great but this time their estimate to replace a water heater was shocking $6K!!!!!!!! twice the price of anybody else. Granted I live down a bunch of stairs but really $6K?????? That is my only complaint. They came on time and quickly charged me for the visit $76 which is within reason but as I said the quote was through the roof. By the way Home Advisor said this job should cost around $1,500 and even if you add the hassle of the stairs it should not even approach their estimate."
+19
The license requirements for water softener installation depend on your location. Some municipalities require that the installer hold a plumbing license, some require a permit and an inspection, but no license for the installer, and some require a permit and a license for the installer. Regardless of the local laws in your area, it’s always a good idea to hire a licensed plumber or installer. These pros will install your system properly and have the experience to size the system appropriately. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to check your installer’s license status.
Water softeners are worth the money if you live in an area with hard water. Hard water is safe to drink, but it poses serious threats to your plumbing system. The minerals in hard water will gradually build up on the inside walls of your pipes, reducing water flow to your fixtures. The minerals can also gradually corrode your plumbing system, reduce its lifespan, and increase the risk of leaks. Hard water also makes soap and detergent less effective. Water softener systems can solve all these issues, making them a great investment.
It’s possible to install a water softener yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Water softeners require working with copper pipes and electrical wiring, neither are suitable tasks for most DIYers. Plus, working with water and electricity together is dangerous and could pose a risk to your safety. Water softeners also need to be calibrated so that they don’t make your water too soft, as soft water poses just as many risks as hard water. Overall, it’s well worth hiring a local water softener installer to place your water softener system.
The cost to install a water softener system is $1,500 on average, ranging between $200 and $6,000. The labor for water softener work typically costs between $150 and $1,000, so you can add that to your equipment costs to get an accurate total. Your price will depend on many factors, including the following:
System capacity
Home size
Water hardness levels
Type of water softener
Presence of electricity in the installation area
Local permit costs
Your water softener size is based on your total household water consumption. In most cases, you can assume the average household member will use around 75 gallons per day. Multiply that by the number of people in your home, then multiply by 10 (for the typical grains per gallon). You’ll get a number in grains that should help roughly size your water softener. However, it’s best to hire a professional to install your system and use more exact numbers, like your exact average water consumption per day and starting water hardness.
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