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Advanced Gen Plumbing

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Advanced Gen Plumbing

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
228 local quotes requested

"As a premier plumbing and water treatment company, Advanced Gen is dedicated to delivering top-notch service to all our clients. Led by owner Nick Cannon, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including drain installation, emergency repairs, water heater & water filtration system installation, and more. We also offer gas line services, electric & gas water heater repair, and hot water recirculation services. We offer these exceptional services within a 30 miles radius of our base location. At Advanced Gen, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring that every job is completed to the highest standards. Trust us to handle all of your plumbing and water-related needs."

"Quick response, same day repair, worked within my budget, very friendly and professional! Will definitely use them again!"

Amanda P on June 2025

"As a premier plumbing and water treatment company, Advanced Gen is dedicated to delivering top-notch service to all our clients. Led by owner Nick Cannon, our team of skilled professionals is equipped to handle a wide range of services, including drain installation, emergency repairs, water heater & water filtration system installation, and more. We also offer gas line services, electric & gas water heater repair, and hot water recirculation services. We offer these exceptional services within a 30 miles radius of our base location. At Advanced Gen, we pride ourselves on our professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring that every job is completed to the highest standards. Trust us to handle all of your plumbing and water-related needs."

"Quick response, same day repair, worked within my budget, very friendly and professional! Will definitely use them again!"

Amanda P on June 2025


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Hydrocurrent Well Services

41150 Via Carlotta
4.82(
22
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Approved Pro

Hydrocurrent Well Services

41150 Via Carlotta
4.82(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Hydrocurrent Well Services prides themselves on providing quality services that agricultural, residential and commercial clients can trust. Hydrocurrent specializes in providing turn key water well pump solutions. We coordinate with local drillers to service our customers on both ends of the drilling and pump installation process. We offer design, installation and maintenance. With a focus on accurate installation the team guarantees that all projects are completed properly and in a mannerly fashion. All work is licensed, bonded and insured. Call today!

"My well works again and that is great. Ray came out the next morning and was able to figure out the problem quickly. It was expensive but necessary. I will call them if I need help again."

Linda K on April 2023

Hydrocurrent Well Services prides themselves on providing quality services that agricultural, residential and commercial clients can trust. Hydrocurrent specializes in providing turn key water well pump solutions. We coordinate with local drillers to service our customers on both ends of the drilling and pump installation process. We offer design, installation and maintenance. With a focus on accurate installation the team guarantees that all projects are completed properly and in a mannerly fashion. All work is licensed, bonded and insured. Call today!

"My well works again and that is great. Ray came out the next morning and was able to figure out the problem quickly. It was expensive but necessary. I will call them if I need help again."

Linda K on April 2023


G.L. Construction and Maintenance

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G.L. Construction and Maintenance

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20 years of experience

Welcome to G.L Construction and Maintenance, your trusted partner for all plumbing needs. With years of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we deliver top-notch plumbing solutions tailored to your residential or commercial requirements. From routine maintenance and repairs to complex installations, our team of licensed professionals ensures efficiency, reliability, and unmatched customer satisfaction. Whether it is fixing leaks, unclogging drains, installing Water heaters, or remodeling bathrooms, count on us for prompt service, quality workmanship, and competitive pricing. Trust G.L. Construction to keep your plumbing flowing smoothly.

Welcome to G.L Construction and Maintenance, your trusted partner for all plumbing needs. With years of expertise and a commitment to excellence, we deliver top-notch plumbing solutions tailored to your residential or commercial requirements. From routine maintenance and repairs to complex installations, our team of licensed professionals ensures efficiency, reliability, and unmatched customer satisfaction. Whether it is fixing leaks, unclogging drains, installing Water heaters, or remodeling bathrooms, count on us for prompt service, quality workmanship, and competitive pricing. Trust G.L. Construction to keep your plumbing flowing smoothly.


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Merco Earthmoving and Paving

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Merco Earthmoving and Paving

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6 years of experience

Merco Earthmoving and Paving is a small owner operated business that has been committed to providing customers with the very best in paving and construction. From driveways to backyards and anything in between, we can help to ensure that your property is the best year-round. Any job big or small, we do it all.

Merco Earthmoving and Paving is a small owner operated business that has been committed to providing customers with the very best in paving and construction. From driveways to backyards and anything in between, we can help to ensure that your property is the best year-round. Any job big or small, we do it all.


Socal Sewer and Water

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Socal Sewer and Water

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a full-service, certified, licensed and qualified plumbing company, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with: -Excellent Customer Service -Accurate & Effective Plumbing Solutions -Exceptional Workmanship -Integrity & Transparency -Expert Technicians -24/7 Emergency Services -Guaranteed 2 Hour Same Day - Emergency Service Response We understand that plumbing issues are inevitable, but they shouldn't be a headache. From dispatch to invoice, we have a dedicated team concentrated on providing seamless service for our customers.

a full-service, certified, licensed and qualified plumbing company, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with: -Excellent Customer Service -Accurate & Effective Plumbing Solutions -Exceptional Workmanship -Integrity & Transparency -Expert Technicians -24/7 Emergency Services -Guaranteed 2 Hour Same Day - Emergency Service Response We understand that plumbing issues are inevitable, but they shouldn't be a headache. From dispatch to invoice, we have a dedicated team concentrated on providing seamless service for our customers.


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Prolific Plumbing

11232 MARIO LN
3.67(
3
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Prolific Plumbing

11232 MARIO LN
3.67(
3
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Free onsite estimate

Born and raised in Orange County I started Prolific Plumbing Inc. with two main goals, to serve the greater OC with honest quality service at an affordable price, and for employees to have a work place that creates positive reinforcement for everyone to succeed and be happy! I have over 10 years of trade experience, I’ve provided service to thousands of homeowners, trained by some of the industries top master plumbers and leading companies here in Orange County, and graduated from Wyotech Technical School for plumbing technology in 2012. I want to be your neighborhood plumber and provide all your plumbing wants and needs for the rest of your life! So give me a call!

"Would not trust or recommend. I had called prolific plumbing because of their stellar reviews. Kody seemed like he knew what he was talking about and sounded honest. So I explained we had a strong sewage smell coming out of our sink and he agreed to come by and see what the issue was. Appt day comes and he is with his helper. They start checking my pipes and drains and he tells me it's going to cost $350 just to remove my dishwasher bc they need to investigate further. I am desperate to find the cause of the smell and even thought it's criminally expensive just to remove the dishwasher I agree. Then they do more investigating and tests. And he floods the cabinets under my sink with water and tells me I have a pipe leak. Then he snakes my drain and runs a camera and tells me my pipes are installed incorrectly and I need to remove my cabinets, break the concrete and repipe the entire thing. What the h***. Kody then snakes the drain and pulls out mud and grease and says I should Hydrojet my pipes to buy me more time since I told him there was no way we could afford to do the concrete and repipe. He charges $550 just to do the hydrojet. for this. That is on top of the $350 so now my total is $900 and he offered me a $50 discount. Of course by this time he's scared me to death with all his talk of how everything is wrong with our plumbing. So I dismally agree to the hydrojet. He does it and runs the flood test and water is still coming out of the pipes under the sink. So basically the hydrojet did nothing and Im out $850.00 I decide to get a second opinion and had another plumbing company come out. They immediately fix the issue by connecting my drain to the correct pipe and confirmed there is no slab leak The problem was my drain was connected to a pipe that went no where. Something Kody should have told me and seen with his camera and all the "tests and investigating" that was done. All my plumbing issues were resolved without me having to break the concrete, remove the cabinets, or do any of the other crazy and expensive things Kody had suggested. I am horribly disappointed and upset with Prolific Plumbing. Either Kody doesn't know what he is doing or he is just trying to get the most money that he can out of trusting customers like myself who don't know any better. I would definitely not recommend or refer Prolific Plumbing unless you literally want to throw your money away or get conned."

CHRISTINE F on October 2024

Born and raised in Orange County I started Prolific Plumbing Inc. with two main goals, to serve the greater OC with honest quality service at an affordable price, and for employees to have a work place that creates positive reinforcement for everyone to succeed and be happy! I have over 10 years of trade experience, I’ve provided service to thousands of homeowners, trained by some of the industries top master plumbers and leading companies here in Orange County, and graduated from Wyotech Technical School for plumbing technology in 2012. I want to be your neighborhood plumber and provide all your plumbing wants and needs for the rest of your life! So give me a call!

"Would not trust or recommend. I had called prolific plumbing because of their stellar reviews. Kody seemed like he knew what he was talking about and sounded honest. So I explained we had a strong sewage smell coming out of our sink and he agreed to come by and see what the issue was. Appt day comes and he is with his helper. They start checking my pipes and drains and he tells me it's going to cost $350 just to remove my dishwasher bc they need to investigate further. I am desperate to find the cause of the smell and even thought it's criminally expensive just to remove the dishwasher I agree. Then they do more investigating and tests. And he floods the cabinets under my sink with water and tells me I have a pipe leak. Then he snakes my drain and runs a camera and tells me my pipes are installed incorrectly and I need to remove my cabinets, break the concrete and repipe the entire thing. What the h***. Kody then snakes the drain and pulls out mud and grease and says I should Hydrojet my pipes to buy me more time since I told him there was no way we could afford to do the concrete and repipe. He charges $550 just to do the hydrojet. for this. That is on top of the $350 so now my total is $900 and he offered me a $50 discount. Of course by this time he's scared me to death with all his talk of how everything is wrong with our plumbing. So I dismally agree to the hydrojet. He does it and runs the flood test and water is still coming out of the pipes under the sink. So basically the hydrojet did nothing and Im out $850.00 I decide to get a second opinion and had another plumbing company come out. They immediately fix the issue by connecting my drain to the correct pipe and confirmed there is no slab leak The problem was my drain was connected to a pipe that went no where. Something Kody should have told me and seen with his camera and all the "tests and investigating" that was done. All my plumbing issues were resolved without me having to break the concrete, remove the cabinets, or do any of the other crazy and expensive things Kody had suggested. I am horribly disappointed and upset with Prolific Plumbing. Either Kody doesn't know what he is doing or he is just trying to get the most money that he can out of trusting customers like myself who don't know any better. I would definitely not recommend or refer Prolific Plumbing unless you literally want to throw your money away or get conned."

CHRISTINE F on October 2024


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VIP Sewer and Drain Services

4502 Walnut Ave
5.00(
6
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VIP Sewer and Drain Services

4502 Walnut Ave
5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VIP Sewer and Drain Services was established in 2011. We are a family owned and operated business and have over 20 years in the plumbing experience specializing in sewer and drain service and repairs. We take pride in being fair and giving options first to provide a permanent solution to our clients needs. We back our service with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

"Just a quick note to let you know how impressed I was with VIP Sewer & Drain. Bryce's efforts and communications were superb. He identified the problem, provided solutions, and oversaw complete resolution to my complex plumbing problem. I will always call VIP first in the future"

Ron D on May 2023

VIP Sewer and Drain Services was established in 2011. We are a family owned and operated business and have over 20 years in the plumbing experience specializing in sewer and drain service and repairs. We take pride in being fair and giving options first to provide a permanent solution to our clients needs. We back our service with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

"Just a quick note to let you know how impressed I was with VIP Sewer & Drain. Bryce's efforts and communications were superb. He identified the problem, provided solutions, and oversaw complete resolution to my complex plumbing problem. I will always call VIP first in the future"

Ron D on May 2023


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Always Plumbing, Air, Heat

22982 La Cadena Dr
4.00(
1
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Always Plumbing, Air, Heat

22982 La Cadena Dr
4.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

For over 19 years, Always Plumbing Services has been Mission Viejo, CA’s plumber. Offering professional technicians, upfront pricing, and fast service, they’re always there for you when you need them. Call today to schedule your next appointment!

"They did a good work, but they were not always on time. They did an excellent job."

Rita W on September 2021

For over 19 years, Always Plumbing Services has been Mission Viejo, CA’s plumber. Offering professional technicians, upfront pricing, and fast service, they’re always there for you when you need them. Call today to schedule your next appointment!

"They did a good work, but they were not always on time. They did an excellent job."

Rita W on September 2021



Wicked Web Design & SEO

1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
5.00(
7
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Wicked Web Design & SEO

1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
5.00(
7
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Think of a leach field and septic tank as the peanut butter and jelly of wastewater management. They go together. However, it is possible to have a septic tank without a leach field, as some types of septic systems don't require them. For example, your home may have a septic mound rather than a leach field or a sand filtration system, instead.

Normally, when your well pump turns on or off, you’ll hear a small click. This isn’t anything to worry about, but it can be a problem if it’s clicking continuously. This can indicate that the well pump is short cycling—the pump continuously turns on and off.

This can wear out the motor and provide uneven water flow. If this happens, you may need to get it looked at by a well pump professional to see if you need to repair the switch or pump.

There are a few things that can make your drain field fail. These include driving or parking vehicles or heavy machinery on the field, excess sodium in the soil, or having a high water table. You can prevent failure by ensuring your installer checks that your chosen location is suitable for a drain field and properly maintaining your system with the help of a professional.

For the most part, choosing between 30/50 psi and 40/60 psi is based on your water-pressure preference. However, it can also depend a little bit on your house—if you have older plumbing, a lower water pressure can be easier on the pipes (and a bit more gentle on your well pump). 

The lower 30/50 pressure is usually enough for a single-story home, but you may want 40/60 if you have multiple stories, as the extra pressure helps water flow smoothly up to the second floor.

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