Top-rated water softener pros.

Get matched with top water softener pros in Redlands, CA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your water softener service project in Redlands, CA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Water softener pros in Redlands

Avatar for WATER HEATER SOS
WATER HEATER SOS
5.0(
17
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frankie more than great he was so informative and allowed us to take our time to decide what me and my spouse wanted to move forward with. We got a new water heater and 5stage filtration system it’s is crazy how much chlorine was showing up in our water system"
Phyn Install
Phyn Install
Water Heater
Water Heater
Response time11 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Service Flow Plumbing
Service Flow Plumbing
5.0(
21
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service Flow Plumbing did an excellent job flushing my tankless water heater at a very reasonable cost. Rose provided outstanding customer service from start to finish, and Andrew—the technician who performed the flushing—was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and sure to explain everything clearly. The whole process was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend their team!"
Sewer Main Valve
Sewer Main Valve
Sewer Main Valve
Sewer Main Valve
Sewer Main Valve

+65

Response time5 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
Avatar for ASCENT PLUMBING INC
ASCENT PLUMBING INC
4.7(
99
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Sink Install
Sink Install
Sink Install
Sink Install
Sink Install

+3

40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Exclusive Water Systems
4.8(
11
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I contacted Home Advisor on 11/15/16, to obtain some quotes for a whole house water filtration system. Gary, from Exclusive Water Systems contacted me, within 10 minutes of making my request. He was able to give me a fair estimate, after our discussion via the telephone. Gary was professional and able to complete the installation in a few hours. I was glad his company was recommended through Home Advisor. I would definitely refer him to family members and friends, who are in need of quality services for installing a water systems."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Service Champions, LLC
Service Champions, LLC
4.4(
50
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Redlands, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kayvan was a wonderful service tech! He was on time and professionally checked out the water heater and the HVAC system. He was so polite and friendly. He explained the need for a new filter in the heating unit and showed me photos of the unit located in the attic. He also offered to do a friendly deed for free, which I greatly appreciated, He’s a great asset to Service Champions!"
Area Drain Cleaning
Plumbing
Plumbing
Garbage Disposal
Drain Cleaning

+13

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by79%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 101
Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

It’s not a good idea to oversize your water softener. Doing so will mean the tank doesn’t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you’ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.

The average cost to install a water softener, including the system and labor, is approximately $1,500. However, the total price can range widely from $600 to $6,000. For some complete systems, the cost may be between $800 and $2,500. Labor for the installation typically costs between $150 and $1,000.

The final price is influenced by several factors, including:

  • System type, capacity, and complexity

  • Home size and household water demands

  • Water hardness levels

  • Accessibility of the installation site and the extent of plumbing work required

  • Whether new electrical work is needed

  • The professional hired and any local permit costs

Water purifiers and water softeners serve different purposes, so the best one will depend on your particular needs. Water purifiers remove contaminants from water (such as bacteria, viruses, and chemicals), leaving you with ultra-clean and safe water. However, water softeners remove minerals from your water so that the water doesn’t leave stains around your house or cause plumbing problems.

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

A lower-end water softener would cost around $900, not including installation. Each home has different requirements, water hardness, and number of inhabitants, so there’s a huge range in pricing—$600 to over $6,000. The average water softener repair bill is around $500, meaning it’s a much better option to repair any issues and only replace your softener if absolutely necessary. 

The Redlands, CA homeowners’ guide to water softener services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.