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Avatar for California Plumbing SD Inc
California Plumbing SD Inc
4.9(
225
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The worst is an unexpected water heater burst on a holiday! California Plumbing was able to get someone out same day and get a new water heater install before it was time to take the kids trick or treating! Would highly recommend."
California Plumbing
Our Team!
We are happy to help!
We are the experts!
5 star service!

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
361 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carini Home Services
4.7(
381
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician for Carini was very polite and professional. He performed the services and explained the issues we were having with the clogged drains. He also inspected the units outside and recommended seasonal tune ups for the systems.

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Using the sewer camera to inspect the inside of a customer's drains
Camera inspection through a sewer vent on a customer's roof
Hydro jet uses water at 4,000psi to clean the inside of the mainline drain which connects all the home's drains to the city's sewer system.
Using a snake we can go through the cleanouts on the side of the house.
With the cleanouts snaked, and the blockage located, we can send the hydro jet through the sewer vent and flush out the blocked drain.

+16

Response time2 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Plumbing Plus
4.5(
529
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is great! I had an appointment with a different plumbing company for this morning. I was given a time frame of 2 hours (8-10) to have toilet fixed. I waited, getting nervous as it approached 10 and had not heard a peep from the first plumber. A few minutes after 10 the first plumber called and wanted to reschedule. I was pretty upset. I started searching angieslist again and the first two plumbing companies said they wouldn't be able to get a plumber out today but recommended Plumbing Plus. I am glad they did. I called and was given a two hour time frame 3-5p for today. Awesome! At 223pm I received a text stating the tech's name Robert from Plumbing Plus was on his way along with details of Robert's experience as well as a pic and contact number...wow!...very impressed and very appreciative of such great customer service! Robert is professional and courteous. He arrived before 3 and took very little time to get the job completed. I recommend Plumbing Plus and will definitely have them return to fix any plumbing."
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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Personal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
4.5(
359
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or Replace

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Your guys CJ & Andrew were awesome! They did such a nice clean looking job! Super professional and very informative. They walked me through setting up the app for the whole house water shut off valve they installed and now I get a reduced rate on my homeowners insurance. They also found that my water pressure reducing valve had failed and replaced that at the same time. Couldn’t be more happy with the job they did."
Mini Split System Install Oceanside
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gorilla Plumbing
5.0(
13
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best experience replacing a water heater! Mickey was very professional and worked efficiently to replace our old water heater. He took the time to go over the estimate (priced fairly and competitively) and made sure that we had the equipment we needs for our household needs. He made sure that we also were brought up to code since our set up was fairly old. The experience was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. I would highly recommend Mickey and Gorilla Plumbing for future plumbing projects!"
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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Aztec H2O Services
5.0(
10
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

Serving Santee, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Repaired my leaking filtration system, gave it a tune-up, corrected the back-flush setting which was wasting water/money, and said I'd get another 7 years out of it. Very happy I didn't have to replace it."
Residential Installation
Reverse Osmosis System
Water Softener + Carbon Filter Combo
Hydra-Shield Water System
Company Service Truck

+1

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
4.4(
1,028
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Water Treatment & Purification System - Install or ReplaceWater Treatment & Purification System - Repair or Service

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.

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Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

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

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.

You should not use a water conditioner with a water softener because a water conditioner changes the chemistry of the water and causes the ion exchange in a softener to be ineffective. Choose a water softener if you have hard water or well water, and use a water conditioner if you need to remove certain contaminants.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

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