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California Plumbing SD Inc
4.9(
225
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"California Plumbing replaced my old pipes, and I couldn’t be happier. They were professional, affordable, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Escondido residents, trust me, you won’t regret hiring them!"
California Plumbing
Our Team!
We are happy to help!
We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
366 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plumbing Plus
4.5(
529
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Everyone I dealt with was courteous and friendly. The plumber fixed everything, gave me quotes, and finished fairly quickly. It is expensive, but what plumber isn't?"
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Always important to clean up after ourselves
Tricky Sewer Pipe Installation
New Sewer Pipe Installation
Ladders and lifts to access the pipe overhead

+37

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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LULU'S PLUMBING
4.9(
27
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pipe repair was done quickly, correctly, and efficiently. Excellent customer service and response time Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, I was given several tips and information on how to keep the plumbing in my home, running efficiently. So nice to find someone who is dedicated and really cares about what they do. Highly recommend!"
Old water heater
New water heater
Response time50 mins
Response rate85%
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Flowtech Drains LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"After receiving estimates from several plumbers I found Pabloâ s prices the most reasonable. I went ahead and hired him to install a kitchen faucet and am very satisfied with his work."
Water pressure regulator replacement
Water, pressure, regulator, manifold, upgrade
Waterheater
Waterheater
Water filtration

+12

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
1,028
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With more than four decades of industry experience, Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air has become the leading choice for residential plumbing, heating, and AC services in San Diego County. Our team of San Diego plumbers and HVAC technicians is committed to your complete comfort, offering peace of mind and outstanding value with every service we provide. We are proudly woman-owned, family-operated, and a BBB A+ rated contractor.

221 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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ARS / Rescue Rooter San Diego Plumbing & Drains
4.0(
364
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1975

Customers say: Quick response

"I had a brand new water heater installed 5 months ago. It began leaking on Saturday night just as I had a house full of guests staying for the weekend. Disaster! The good old boy plumber that installed it has refused to return phone calls and text messages. Gone. Didnâ t care. . So I was stuck with calling someone who I didnâ t know and get them to do a replacement on Sunday morning. Over a dozen plumbing companies declined. Fortunately I found this company. They came out Sunday morning. Removed the old 75 gallon unit under manufacture warranty and finished the job by late afternoon. ARS did a great job. Morghon Liddel was a real professional. Very neat install. So happy I selected this company. I learned my lesson about hiring a good old retired? Guy, never again. I am very satisfied with ARSrescue"
Drain Cleaning
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Gorilla Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Service! Highly Recommend! I can’t say enough good things about this plumber! I had a major sewer main blockage that was causing a big headache, and he showed up quickly, diagnosed the problem right away, and got everything cleared fast. He explained everything in detail so I actually understood what was going on, and his honesty and professionalism really stood out. Not only did he do an amazing job, but his price was very fair compared to other quotes I received — no hidden fees, no upselling, just straight-up great service. You can tell he truly cares about helping his customers and takes pride in his work. If you’re looking for a plumber who’s reliable, skilled, and honest, this is the guy to call. I’ll definitely be recommending him to everyone I know and keeping his number saved for the future!"
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Traditional Water Heater
Water Supply
New System

+12

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M H G Plumbing, Inc.
4.9(
15
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Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny and his team did an excellent job on our recent bathroom remodel. They did the work right, everything was installed very well to last for the long haul. The finish /bathroom trim work can put excellent! I will certainly be using MHG Plumbing for my next project."
40 Gal Water Heater
Tankless Water Heater
ABS Repipe under Clients house
Deck Layout
Waste System down to the mainline

+4

Response time50 mins
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

When planning plumbing projects in Santee, anticipate expenses beyond the basic repair. Slab-on-grade foundations require extensive concrete cutting and flooring restoration to access embedded pipes. Replacing a water heater triggers mandatory CA code upgrades, including seismic strapping and expansion tanks. You must also account for asbestos or lead abatement in older homes, along with necessary soil management and shoring when excavating sewer laterals in heavy clay soils.

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Embedded plumbing work inside slab foundations requires flawless execution, as mistakes cause severe leaks that are difficult to access. In CA, omitting seismic strapping on water heaters creates immediate safety hazards during earthquakes. Incorrectly sizing pressure-reducing valves exposes your entire system to damaging overpressure from the local water supply. Furthermore, failing to install backflow prevention devices on irrigation systems risks contaminating your home with hazardous outdoor water.

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To keep your household safe during plumbing work in Santee, address environmental hazards directly. Keep children and pets away from open trenches in clay soils. If your home was built before 1986, test for lead solder before disturbing older pipes. Always secure permits to ensure safety features like anti-scald valves meet local standards. During summer projects, secure a temporary cooling space, as water shutoffs prevent hydration during extreme heat.

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Watch for scale buildup at fixture connections and premature water heater failures. These issues indicate past plumbing work ignored local hard water conditions. Inspect for mismatched pipe materials and missing shutoff valves from unpermitted DIY jobs. In CA, seismic activity causes hairline cracks and loosens water heater straps. Check for warm spots on your floors, pointing to an active slab leak from shifting clay soils stressing embedded pipes.

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Treat any quote lacking a verifiable state license or current insurance certificates as a major warning sign. A licensed Santee professional will always include required permits and local code upgrades, like seismic strapping. Reject proposals that omit concrete restoration details for slab work or ignore soil management for sewer laterals. Never hire a contractor who pressures you to skip mandatory municipal inspections or close up unverified work.

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