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Avatar for Oak Plumbing Inc
Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
104
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jared showed up and wasted no time in doing two things at once (draining the hot water heater and repairing a small fireplace gas leak). He educated me a little on what he was doing which is always helpful. He was also careful to keep his booties on, so as not to ruin the shiny wood floors. Highly recommend based on this experience."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Beastbay Plumbing
Beastbay Plumbing
4.5(
226
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ms.Dee is amazing and Brandon is a great plumber! They were able to take care of my leaking water heater same day! Saved my items in the garage and a headache! On a Friday!!!!! I will recommend them to everyone"
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heater
Tankless and Water Filtration
Noritz Tankless
tub/shower enclosure

+22

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
273 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Americana Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
Americana Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
24
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eduardo responded to my inquiry promptly through the Home Advisor platform and within 30 minutes of us talking he was onsite. Eduardo was not only professional he was also personable. He quoted a reasonable price (much lower than I expected) and finished the work in less than an hour. I would 100% recommend using Eduardo for your plumbing needs!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Hydro Works Well & Pump
Hydro Works Well & Pump
5.0(
7
)
Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Josh diagnosed our seized water pump on a weekend. He did and acid descaling and replaced a corroded pitless adapter. How our well is back to top performance."
Completed Pump System
Flow Test
Pressure tank & controller
Panel Mounting
Pressure system

+3

Response time8 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality Pump Service
Quality Pump Service
4.5(
50
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Well Pump - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"This business operates with integrity and honesty which is difficult to find these days. I'd highly recommend them for any commercial or residential plumbing and water-well project or issues."
Response time5 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Edym Plumbing
Edym Plumbing
5.0(
2
)
Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Edy is the best plumber I have worked with! With my recent purchase of an older condo, I wanted to replace both toilets, supply lines and shut off valves in both baths, and kitchen. Edy was very professional, walked me through the work and offered fair pricing! Thanks again Edy!"
EDYM PLUMBING
EDYM PLUMBING
EDYM PLUMBING
EDYM PLUMBING
EDYM PLUMBING

+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Water Systems
4.7(
57
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The water here in Manteca is terrible. It smells, tastes disgusting and leaves your skin dry and ashy. I research water softeners/purifiers online and with my neighbors and then contacted AAA Water Systems since they use the Kinetico water systems. I had an appointment with Damian Fernandez and he was very thorough in his explanations of the system, how it works, maintanence, future costs, just everything I needed to know to make an informed decision. And it was the best decision ! I know have purified water right at my sink from the reverse osmosis sytem and soft smell free water from all the taps. No more hard water deposits, no ashy skin and coarse hair. No more bottled water to drink or cook with. The installers were wonderful...prompt and professional. Everything spotless when they were done. They carefully explained and showed me how to use, maintain, and just in case, shut the system off. They also provide little measuring scoops for the proper amount of soap to use in the washing machine and the dishwasher."
Whole Home Softener / Filter & Reverse Osmosis System
Whole Home Softener / Filter & Reverse Osmosis System
Compact Kinetico Drinking Water System. NSF 58 Certified to provide high quality drinking water!
Desktop style Kinetico Drinking Water System providing high quality water with NSF 58 certification.
Compact Kinetico Drinking Water System. NSF 58 Certified to provide high quality drinking water!

+18

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Water Softeners FAQs, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

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

If your ‘do isn’t doing what you want it to do despite using good hair care products, hard water might be to blame. Since hard water can’t rinse soap off as well as soft water can, your hair might grow limp because of the shampoo and conditioner residue that’s left behind. If you color your hair, you might see it fade more quickly or even turn a different shade as the dye reacts with the minerals in the water. You might also experience an itchy scalp, thanks to the dryness that comes from bathing in the hard water.

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. 

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.

The Richmond, CA homeowners’ guide to water softener services

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