First red flag, after barely looking at the pipe the plumber declared that it was probably not going to be covered by our warranty. I asked him to explain and he said it had clearly been broken for a long time. I asked him to show me what lead him to this conclusion and he said "I just know, you aren't a plumber so you don't know." It's true, I'm not a plumber, but I'm also not stupid. I saw that he was basically going to find anything he could to not have to complete this repair through the warranty company. Second red flag, he asked how I'd known the pipe was broken. I explained that we'd had the hot and cold water pipes repiped when we bought the house, but not the drains. When they opened the wall to repipe the washer lines, they noticed the drain pipe was offset and suggested I look into it. After making a rude comment about the repipe work, he proceeded to tell me that I should have had the drains done and whatever company did the work did a poor job. I have nothing but glowing things to say about the repipe company, as did the city inspector who admired their work. Final straw, after going to his van and sitting in our driveway for 30 minutes, he came back in and said the claim was denied since the pipe was previously broken. I again asked for his reasoning and he gave me none other that the "I'm a plumber line." Unsurprisingly, he offered to fix it himself for a "discounted rate" since he "wanted to do me a favor". I showed him the door. Clearly, I'm most unhappy with our warranty company who refused the claim, but these plumbers are rude and it was a terrible customer service experience. I'd recommend avoiding them. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/los-angeles/united-plumbing-heating-air-and-electric-reviews-8976283.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Repipe 1","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Eric T."},"reviewBody":"We had a wonderful experience with the crew from Repipe 1. We scheduled an appointment for them to come look at the plumbing after seeing the Angie's List coupon for whole house repiping. Their rep (I think his name was Christopher) arrived on time, and was very efficient and thorough. He took time explaining their services and procedures in a straightforward way, and was able to schedule a start date a couple of days later. All of their work carries a lifetime warranty that transfers to the new owners if we ever sell the house. We couldn't believe how quickly the crew worked, and they were very careful to clean up after themselves. Unfortunately the job ran a bit longer than they originally anticipated, but they stayed late to make sure it was all completed. The city inspector complimented the quality of the work and noted several items where he said that they'd gone above and beyond what many plumbers will do when installing Pex (securing it to the studs, using copper fittings, etc). The drywall team came by the next day and had completely repaired all of the holes within hours. We are very happy with all of the work that Repipe 1 did and we would gladly recommend them to anyone!
**Update**
A quick update/clarification on the whole home repiping coupon. It includes the hot/cold water pipes only, not the drain pipes in your house. Perhaps this should have been obvious to me, but I assumed that the drain pipes would be repiped as well. In our case, we had very old galvanized pipes throughout the house, both water and drain pipes. Our drain coming out of the washer is totally rusted through and has since broken completely. I do wish that the Repipe 1 crew would have noted that before closing up the wall, but it seems that the drains are outside of their purview. I'm keeping the rating an A because we are still very pleased with the work that they did, and would gladly use them again. I just wanted to post this update as a heads up for anyone who may be considering purchasing the Big Deal coupon."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/irvine/repipe-1-reviews-3156740.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"TRM Plumbing & Contracting Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Willi O."},"reviewBody":"A plumber came, unstopped the drain, and made recommendations to reduce the number of future stoppages, as kitchen clogs is an on-going problem for me. According to the service technician, because of the way the piping was configured, waste was not properly carried out to the sewer. I requested an estimate for the proposed work, because I was impressed with the assessment and anxious to get started. I waited several weeks, and received no estimate. I sent an e-mail inquiring about the quote--still no contact from TRM. My overall rating reflects my disappointment in the lack of commitment by this company, which really deserves an A rating. However, when a company tells a customer they will do something, and fails to make good on that promise, it shows a lack of professionalism. On the other hand, perhaps they decided they did not really want my business after all. Ouch! "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/los-angeles/trm-plumbing-and-contracting-services-reviews-6180479.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Ford's Plumbing and Heating","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Matthew K."},"reviewBody":"Even though it turned into a huge expense, I want to emphasize that I couldn't have asked for a better team of plumbers than Jeremy and Fabian. From the beginning they were courteous, professional, well-mannered, intelligent, and communicative.My sewer line backed up at night (as these things always do), leaving me without even the ability to run the faucets, let alone use the bathroom. I called that evening (they have on-call plumbers for cases like these) and they were at my house first thing in the morning to fix it. After a video inspection of the line and an examination of the pipes (from under my very shallow, awkward craw-space) they determined that my original clay sewer pipes were the victims of massive root-intrusion. The immediately began digging down to get to the pipe so that they could cut out and replace the blocked section. The pipe turned out to travel much deeper underground than any of us expected, but they just fetched some more equipment and kept on digging. By the next day (a Saturday mind you), around eight feet of digging later, they reached the pipe and were able to open up a section for continued video inspection beyond the root intrusion. What they found was that they clay pipe had also cracked at the point where it met up with the city line, shifting it out of alignment. This is bad. The only options are to start digging up the street to replace the entire pipe all the way to the city line (which involves the city -- enough said), or use a technique to reline the interior of the pipe with a fiberglass shell (which essentially creates a new pipe without any more digging). I chose the fiberglass. By the end of the day (again, a Saturday) they had scheduled a pipe-lining contractor to start work first thing Monday morning. By mid-day Monday the fiberglass was pumped into place, and a few hours later we had a fully functional sewer line with a 50 year warranty. The whole job took several days, but Jeremy and Fabian made sure I was never without water or a toilet for more than a few hours. Though they spent most of their time digging in they dirt, they showed up each day in clean uniforms with a very pleasant demeanor, worked hard with no complaints, and safely secured the worksite before leaving each day. They even managed to preserve the foliage that covered the dig site. Thanks again guys!I have used Ford's for all my plumbing needs since I bought the house eight years ago. They have always provided me with excellent service at a reasonable price, and in a timely fashion. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use them again, and I would encourage others to do the same."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/los-angeles/ford%27s-plumbing-and-heating-reviews-379432.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"MORNINGSIDE PLUMBING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"GAIL G."},"reviewBody":"I called and scheduled the appointment (non-emergency) since my kitchen drain had been clogging on a regular basis. I was using a plunger every few days. I spoke with Doreen who is very personable and friendly. She gave me an 4-hour time window (between 8AM and noon). Rory arrived a few minutes after 9AM. He identified the cause of the problem and started to work. The drain was so old and rusty that it broke off. He had to cut the pipe to the wall and replace all of the pipe under the sink. He was not satisfied that it was draining fast enough, so he ran a snake to further clear the rest of the drain. Before leaving, he left me his cell phone number in case I had any more problems with the job."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ca/inglewood/morningside-plumbing-reviews-407039.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Yes! Las Vegas - Electrical","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mike C."},"reviewBody":"ARS pluming was hired and i paid him $ 179/50 all he did was a snake job then after 2 weeks i got call from city the drain was thre and the city called and gave me a citiation as the property had sewer back up after 2 weeks of job i was surprised the diagnosis was not good he wanted credit card and charge me $ 30 for an estimate where as the job was 2 weeks old this sewer / drain back is for over 1 month and the ARS plumbingcould not lcoated and i refused to pay more money the city code inspector got mad at me and they ( city )have cited me for $ 930 .oo for drain back up and ARS did not give me esitmate for free where"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/nv/las-vegas/yes-las-vegas-electrical-reviews-1.htm"},"position":10}]}
Drain Pipe Installation reviews from real Angi homeowners in Sugarloaf, CA
Steve and his team did a fantastic job and really stood by their work. They had to coordinate with the property manager (work performed on our Michigan rental property, we live in Georgia) and tenant for access to the property. The team was on site for a couple of days. They did an amazing...
Peter G.
5.0
02/2014
Needed to use the machine snake to clear a bathroom drain that had a rust clog. The job took about 40 minutes. The plastic trap was broken by the drain snake, so he had to replace it. The brass replacement cost $35. The trip charge/first hour was $104. Total charge was $139. Plumber was...
Eric T.
1.0
07/2013
Terrible experience all around. We called our home warranty company (Fidelity) for service after finding a broken drain pipe shortly after we bought our home. The pipe was not broken during inspection, as the inspector's photos show. United Plumbing Services was dispatched and arrived...
Eric T.
5.0
07/2013
We had a wonderful experience with the crew from Repipe 1. We scheduled an appointment for them to come look at the plumbing after seeing the Angie's List coupon for whole house repiping. Their rep (I think his name was Christopher) arrived on time, and was very efficient and thorough. He...
Willi O.
3.0
10/2012
A plumber came, unstopped the drain, and made recommendations to reduce the number of future stoppages, as kitchen clogs is an on-going problem for me. According to the service technician, because of the way the piping was configured, waste was not properly carried out to the sewer. I...
Matthew K.
5.0
07/2012
Even though it turned into a huge expense, I want to emphasize that I couldn't have asked for a better team of plumbers than Jeremy and Fabian. From the beginning they were courteous, professional, well-mannered, intelligent, and communicative.My sewer line backed up at night (as these...
ARS pluming was hired and i paid him $ 179/50 all he did was a snake job then after 2 weeks i got call from city the drain was thre and the city called and gave me a citiation as the property had sewer back up after 2 weeks of job i was surprised the diagnosis was not good he wanted ...
Licensed, family-owned plumbing company serving the Arrowhead and Big Bear mountain communities. We offer pipe repair, drain cleaning & rooter service, sewer main line camera inspections, sewer main line replacement, water mainline replacement, water heater installations, plumbing valves & hose replacements, repiping, fixture installations, and more!
"Great job."
Jose R on October 2025
Licensed, family-owned plumbing company serving the Arrowhead and Big Bear mountain communities. We offer pipe repair, drain cleaning & rooter service, sewer main line camera inspections, sewer main line replacement, water mainline replacement, water heater installations, plumbing valves & hose replacements, repiping, fixture installations, and more!
"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!"
Building or remodeling your dream home. Whatever your imagination envisions we can make it a reality. We have 25 years of experience with pulling permits, designing, drawing schematics/blueprints, earthwork, concrete, stucco, framing, roofing, Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, drywall, insulation and more!
Building or remodeling your dream home. Whatever your imagination envisions we can make it a reality. We have 25 years of experience with pulling permits, designing, drawing schematics/blueprints, earthwork, concrete, stucco, framing, roofing, Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, windows, drywall, insulation and more!
We are small family operated company that has been in the HVAC industry for over 15years . We believe in honesty and good reliable timely service. As a licensed and certified company, we believe strongly in resolving any issues without up selling any unnecessary products and services. We treat every customer as if they are part of our family . CALL HD MECHANICAL TODAY for your free in home or business estimate.
"Great! The problem was solved quickly, and the A/C is working well again."
Eleonore G on July 2025
We are small family operated company that has been in the HVAC industry for over 15years . We believe in honesty and good reliable timely service. As a licensed and certified company, we believe strongly in resolving any issues without up selling any unnecessary products and services. We treat every customer as if they are part of our family . CALL HD MECHANICAL TODAY for your free in home or business estimate.
"Great! The problem was solved quickly, and the A/C is working well again."
Excavation Services Grading land clearing/ debris removal fencing Aggregate importation and compaction, painting interior/exterior Water line installation Electrical trench work tree removal Propane line service trenching and installation -And just about anything you can think of! As well as dozens of sub-contractors that work closely with us to continue delivering the project you desire! We are a small business and growing strong but smart, Our main goal is providing astounding service to our fellow community and offering an affordable price to our people with the comfortability of knowing your project is done with fine skill and the knowledge to do the job right and continue our great reputation! Our Work is our lively-hood and projects who we are as a company, we look forward to working with you all!
Excavation Services Grading land clearing/ debris removal fencing Aggregate importation and compaction, painting interior/exterior Water line installation Electrical trench work tree removal Propane line service trenching and installation -And just about anything you can think of! As well as dozens of sub-contractors that work closely with us to continue delivering the project you desire! We are a small business and growing strong but smart, Our main goal is providing astounding service to our fellow community and offering an affordable price to our people with the comfortability of knowing your project is done with fine skill and the knowledge to do the job right and continue our great reputation! Our Work is our lively-hood and projects who we are as a company, we look forward to working with you all!
Parker Precision Plumbing holds honor and integrity first for all of its customers. This means you're going to get an accurate inspection and diagnosis of your home's plumbing needs. Our small business focuses on providing the highest quality of craftsmanship to all of our customers.
"Fantastic! The work was handled professionally and performed in a manner that achieved the best results possible. I would definitely recommend them to others."
Jose N on January 2023
Parker Precision Plumbing holds honor and integrity first for all of its customers. This means you're going to get an accurate inspection and diagnosis of your home's plumbing needs. Our small business focuses on providing the highest quality of craftsmanship to all of our customers.
"Fantastic! The work was handled professionally and performed in a manner that achieved the best results possible. I would definitely recommend them to others."
I been in the plumbing industry for 27 years. I specialize in commercial and residential plumbing. I work as independent contractor mostly in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I provide free estimate for my region. I work flexible hours to meet the demand of your plumbing issues. We our reliable, dependable and most importantly affordable.
"He is amazing have already referred him out. Very Happy"
Veronica R on June 2021
I been in the plumbing industry for 27 years. I specialize in commercial and residential plumbing. I work as independent contractor mostly in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. I provide free estimate for my region. I work flexible hours to meet the demand of your plumbing issues. We our reliable, dependable and most importantly affordable.
"He is amazing have already referred him out. Very Happy"
Pro Rooter Guys is a family own business that was established in 2009 using the lasted equipment with the most competitive prices. We don't make mistakes we fix them.
"Guy did a good job but was messy."
Linda T on November 2020
Pro Rooter Guys is a family own business that was established in 2009 using the lasted equipment with the most competitive prices. We don't make mistakes we fix them.
FAQs for drain pipe installation projects in Sugarloaf, CA
The regulations around whether drain pipe installers need to hold licenses or certifications differ based on where you live and the type of drain pipe installed. Municipalities have varying rules and regulations about who can and can’t perform plumbing work. However, we recommend hiring a certified plumber to install or modify your drain lines. Licensed plumbers will perform a high-quality, professional installation, which translates to a lower risk of clogs and leaks in the future. Use Angi’s state licensing tool to confirm the license status of your potential plumber before hiring them to install your drain pipe.
The cost to install a drain pipe is $600 on average, but the total can range between $150 and $2,000. Some cost factors that influence your project price include the type of drain, the area’s accessibility, the proximity of existing drain lines, and whether you’re installing a new drain or replacing an old one. Replacing the p-trap or s-trap under a single fixture will usually cost around $150, while replacing a main drain pipe can cost well over $2,000.
Plumbers will typically take one to two hours to install a new drain pipe, but that timeline can vary based on the area’s accessibility, the drain length, and the type of drain line. Replacing an easily accessible p-trap under a sink could take as little as a half an hour, while replacing a larger section of drain line behind the wall could take as long as three to four hours. When hiring a plumber for your specific installation, ask them to provide an estimated timeline to get a more accurate assessment.
You might need a permit to modify or repair any portion of your plumbing system, including drainage lines, depending on where you live. In some areas, simple replacements of existing drain lines don’t require a permit. We recommend asking your drain pipe installer or your local building department about permitting requirements. In many cases, only certified plumbers can pull plumbing permits, so you’ll usually need to leave the permit application to your professional. The fee for the permit will be passed to you on your project bill, though.
We highly recommend leaving the work of replacing drain pipes to a professional plumber. Drain pipes are a key part of your plumbing system, and making mistakes during the installation or even using the wrong size pipes for your specific fixture can lead to an elevated risk of leaks and clogs. Additionally, drain pipes prevent harmful sewer gas from entering your home, so hiring a professional plumber is essential to keeping the risk of leaks and clogs low and avoid reducing your indoor air quality.
The Sugarloaf, CA homeowners’ guide to drain pipe installations
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Drain pipe replacement costs depend on a variety of factors. Use this guide to learn how much drain pipe replacements cost based on the pipe’s material, location, and more.