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Mainline Plumbing Inc.

18332 Campbell Ave
4.79(
28
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Mainline Plumbing Inc.

18332 Campbell Ave
4.79(
28
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
129 local quotes requested

Reach out to Mainline Plumbing Inc. for all of your plumbing service needs in Escalon and Modesto. The plumbing professionals are the best in the local and surrounding areas when it comes to all kinds of services. From small home installations to large scale repairs, customers know that they can count on the technicians to deliver professional, prompt, and trustworthy plumbing solutions that last. It is widely understood that finding a plumber that’s qualified, experienced, honest, and family-friendly is very difficult. Fortunately, the Mainline Plumbing team is ready to tackle any plumbing challenges that they face. With the use of advanced tools, top-quality materials, and over 28 years of plumbing experience, you can trust the our plumbers to handle all of your plumbing needs.

"Miguel and his team were great! They were able to replace a water heater same day , and now my tenants can enjoy their holiday with hot water! I will hire again!"

Rene P on November 2024

Reach out to Mainline Plumbing Inc. for all of your plumbing service needs in Escalon and Modesto. The plumbing professionals are the best in the local and surrounding areas when it comes to all kinds of services. From small home installations to large scale repairs, customers know that they can count on the technicians to deliver professional, prompt, and trustworthy plumbing solutions that last. It is widely understood that finding a plumber that’s qualified, experienced, honest, and family-friendly is very difficult. Fortunately, the Mainline Plumbing team is ready to tackle any plumbing challenges that they face. With the use of advanced tools, top-quality materials, and over 28 years of plumbing experience, you can trust the our plumbers to handle all of your plumbing needs.

"Miguel and his team were great! They were able to replace a water heater same day , and now my tenants can enjoy their holiday with hot water! I will hire again!"

Rene P on November 2024


Ed Sewer and Drain

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro

Ed Sewer and Drain

5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
88 local quotes requested

At Ed Sewer & Drain, we specialize in unclogging sewer and drain, faucet replacement, garbage disposal, water leak repair, water heater repair, home plumbing inspection, rain gutter cleaning, and others. Price matching Senior Citizens Discount Military Discount Over 30 years' experience on drain cleaning and plumbing working with major companies. Now owner-operated and no overhead cost so customers can save money.

"Ed did an excellent job installing an under mount sink, garbage disposal, and new kitchen faucet. He is respectful, efficient, and cleans up the area he was working in."

Dana J on August 2025

At Ed Sewer & Drain, we specialize in unclogging sewer and drain, faucet replacement, garbage disposal, water leak repair, water heater repair, home plumbing inspection, rain gutter cleaning, and others. Price matching Senior Citizens Discount Military Discount Over 30 years' experience on drain cleaning and plumbing working with major companies. Now owner-operated and no overhead cost so customers can save money.

"Ed did an excellent job installing an under mount sink, garbage disposal, and new kitchen faucet. He is respectful, efficient, and cleans up the area he was working in."

Dana J on August 2025


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Seales Plumbing and Drywall

4.00(
4
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Seales Plumbing and Drywall

4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
50 local quotes requested

Seales Plumbing and Drywall has built a reputation in Modesto, CA, for delivering reliable and efficient services backed by over 40 years of experience and 3 years of dedicated business operations. We focus on providing high-quality solutions like plumbing repair, drywall repair, and comprehensive plumbing service to keep your home in excellent shape. We handle everything from water line repairs to pipe repairs, ensuring that your home’s plumbing operates smoothly. If your sinks are causing problems, our kitchen sink repair and bathroom sink repair services will have them functioning perfectly again. When updates are necessary, we offer professional plumbing replacements to enhance your system’s performance. Ensuring your comfort is our priority, which is why we deliver expert water heater service to keep your hot water supply consistent and dependable. We also offer a handyman service to take care of additional home maintenance tasks with care. Every project, no matter the size, is handled with a focus on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship. To add convenience for our clients, we provide quick and free estimates, giving you clarity upfront. Choosing Seales Plumbing and Drywall means partnering with skilled professionals who are committed to excellence. We take care of your property as if it were our own. Reach out today, and we’ll ensure your home systems are in expert hands.

"Steve came over to my house to address my concerns about my leaking pipes and I explained that I needed a Moen water device installed for my insurance provider. The house is very old so and I was very clear that it's likely going to be a very labor intensive job. I informed him of the other quotes I received and which were totaling thirty five thousand dollars and after looking at the quotes he informed me that not all of that work needed to be done and it was just a couple of problem areas that he could take care of. Later that night after getting home Steve ran the numbers and called me to inform me that the job in total would be 8986 and he would only need 2666 to get the job started and it was a high cost because of the cost of copper. I zelled him the money and he bought all the materials needed for the job and placed them in my front yard to get the project started. The next day Steve was a no show and I was in text communication with him because I was in and out of my house. The next day I texted Steve if he was going to be working and he informed me that he was already there. Once I arrived Steve asked for more money for saw blades which zelled to him and he went to pick up. The next day we had planned to meet at 7am so i could let him in and did not hear from him till 8am. That afternoon Steve came in and went right under the house and started working when I was able to talk to him I explained what my insurance company wanted which was a screen shot that read " A certification letter from the waterleak detection vendor. The property address should match the policy location address. The letter must have the vendor's logo. The certificate must be dated within 45 days (excluding CA) of new business or mid-term effective date. Proof of professional installation by a licensed contractor is required. He told me he was going to install that first to put my mind at ease because insurance can be a little tricky and I was worried about that first and foremost. At this time I asked him if the device need to be plugged in because all the other contractors said they would need to run power but Steve assured me that it ran on a battery. At that time I asked him to give me a ballpark as to when the work would be completed and he assured me by the following weekend. Come that following Monday I received a text that he needed more money for the copper pipe because he had the wrong size and needed to to be bigger so I zelled him again so he could exchange what he had and enough to cover the difference. After sending him a screen shot of the receipt he followed up with another message saying that should be all needed for materials. The next day I received a text from Steve that the copper pipe was too expensive so he would be switching to PEX and that he had quoted me for PEX because "its life span would give me time to financially recover" I called Steve after this and asked what the difference in PEX vs copper was going to be and he said it was the same but they were able to get more PEX. I explained that it didn't make a whole lot of sense because he had told me how expensive the copper was going to be but I let it go because I assumed it would be coming out of the back end. Later that evening Steve called me asking for more money to pay his laborer but to not zelle it to him and to bring cash because his account was in the negative. The next day I received a text asking to meet me at the property and that he needed 2500 to pay his laborers and that he needed more materials. Up to this entire point Steve had told me that he needed to cut up my back yard to fix my sewer drain. I called Steve and explained that this felt like it was getting out of hand he changed his answer to 165 for laborer and drywall. The next morning I texted him that I could give him 180 cash and I would be on my way shortly. At this point Steve had taken down one of my walls next to my water heater without talking to me about it and his attitude towards me after I told him that I did expect things to go back to the way they were he was a little off put it was clear he had no intention of repairing the wall had I not asked. Since it felt like we were getting closer to installing the water device I asked him again if it needed power and again he told me it ran on a battery and that it would be easy. The next day he informed me that he fell at the house and skinned his knee and had gone back to his house to get it cleaned up. I told him to take care of himself and to keep me updated. Later that afternoon Steve called me to tell me that the device did in fact need power and that he wasn't able to connect it because of that. I reminded him that I had asked multiple times and he assured me that it wasn't an issue. he then told me he would need to return the device and buy a more expensive one that ran on a battery he said I could install the power here but I don't want to burn your house down so I should call someone else. I told him to stay put and that I was heading over and we could try and figure it out there. I rushed over to help solve the issue and found that another person was working on installing the device. I pulled Steve aside and I asked him to be frank with me and if the job was to much which is why he needed all the help and he told me no he just wanted it to be completed. Now at this point even the guy that was working on the device was a little off put and it was clear that Steve didn't know how to install the device. He was giving the guy who was installing it grief and at one point the worker said "If you know how to do it then do it yourself!" I was able to get a better look at what they were trying to do and how they were running the water lines and it was clear that they had cut out my sprinkler system all together and it was no longer getting water. I asked Steve why it had been cut and why it wasn't being fed back into the system and he just told me "he said it was ok to cut" I asked who he was and he referenced another one of his workers. I exclaimed that he was the boss of this job site and that I expected these things to be fixed because they were fine before he started. Again pulling Steve aside I explained that this is the reason why I was so worried because it seemed like he was causing more work for himself then was necessary. It was at this time Steve told me that my sewer line was smashed and it was going to cost more. I asked him if he could see where it was smashed and he couldn't tell me I then told him I was under the impression that it was leaking but not smashed. He crawled back under the house and to investigate at which time he told me that it was completely fine and that he just needed to tighten up a fitting. I told him because of all the short cuts it seemed like he was creating more work for himself and was ripping me off. He explained that he wasn't trying to rip me off but he would be able to get everything done in 2 days by Monday. Monday being the 29th gave me a small window to have the device installed and still get the letter to my insurer by their deadline. Saturday they had installed the device but it was too small and the pipe fittings were bursting they continued to work on it but told me they were going to return the device for a larger one by Tuesday the other device was ready to install but not installed because his worker wasn't there to do it. On the first I had missed my deadline but my insurer was willing to work with me as long as I could provide the license number and the name of the company. The next morning I received a call from my insurer that there was no license under the name of the business name or the name of the contractor. I drove over to my house to meet Steve who when confronted with the fact that he didn't have a license he told me that his worker had a license and he was going to do it. At this point I exclaimed that I had hired him to do the install and not his worker who turns out was not actually his worker but a friend from church and had no idea what was going on and had certainly was not going to accept that reasonability. It was at this time I told Steve that he was fired and to take his stuff"

Alex B on October 2025

Seales Plumbing and Drywall has built a reputation in Modesto, CA, for delivering reliable and efficient services backed by over 40 years of experience and 3 years of dedicated business operations. We focus on providing high-quality solutions like plumbing repair, drywall repair, and comprehensive plumbing service to keep your home in excellent shape. We handle everything from water line repairs to pipe repairs, ensuring that your home’s plumbing operates smoothly. If your sinks are causing problems, our kitchen sink repair and bathroom sink repair services will have them functioning perfectly again. When updates are necessary, we offer professional plumbing replacements to enhance your system’s performance. Ensuring your comfort is our priority, which is why we deliver expert water heater service to keep your hot water supply consistent and dependable. We also offer a handyman service to take care of additional home maintenance tasks with care. Every project, no matter the size, is handled with a focus on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship. To add convenience for our clients, we provide quick and free estimates, giving you clarity upfront. Choosing Seales Plumbing and Drywall means partnering with skilled professionals who are committed to excellence. We take care of your property as if it were our own. Reach out today, and we’ll ensure your home systems are in expert hands.

"Steve came over to my house to address my concerns about my leaking pipes and I explained that I needed a Moen water device installed for my insurance provider. The house is very old so and I was very clear that it's likely going to be a very labor intensive job. I informed him of the other quotes I received and which were totaling thirty five thousand dollars and after looking at the quotes he informed me that not all of that work needed to be done and it was just a couple of problem areas that he could take care of. Later that night after getting home Steve ran the numbers and called me to inform me that the job in total would be 8986 and he would only need 2666 to get the job started and it was a high cost because of the cost of copper. I zelled him the money and he bought all the materials needed for the job and placed them in my front yard to get the project started. The next day Steve was a no show and I was in text communication with him because I was in and out of my house. The next day I texted Steve if he was going to be working and he informed me that he was already there. Once I arrived Steve asked for more money for saw blades which zelled to him and he went to pick up. The next day we had planned to meet at 7am so i could let him in and did not hear from him till 8am. That afternoon Steve came in and went right under the house and started working when I was able to talk to him I explained what my insurance company wanted which was a screen shot that read " A certification letter from the waterleak detection vendor. The property address should match the policy location address. The letter must have the vendor's logo. The certificate must be dated within 45 days (excluding CA) of new business or mid-term effective date. Proof of professional installation by a licensed contractor is required. He told me he was going to install that first to put my mind at ease because insurance can be a little tricky and I was worried about that first and foremost. At this time I asked him if the device need to be plugged in because all the other contractors said they would need to run power but Steve assured me that it ran on a battery. At that time I asked him to give me a ballpark as to when the work would be completed and he assured me by the following weekend. Come that following Monday I received a text that he needed more money for the copper pipe because he had the wrong size and needed to to be bigger so I zelled him again so he could exchange what he had and enough to cover the difference. After sending him a screen shot of the receipt he followed up with another message saying that should be all needed for materials. The next day I received a text from Steve that the copper pipe was too expensive so he would be switching to PEX and that he had quoted me for PEX because "its life span would give me time to financially recover" I called Steve after this and asked what the difference in PEX vs copper was going to be and he said it was the same but they were able to get more PEX. I explained that it didn't make a whole lot of sense because he had told me how expensive the copper was going to be but I let it go because I assumed it would be coming out of the back end. Later that evening Steve called me asking for more money to pay his laborer but to not zelle it to him and to bring cash because his account was in the negative. The next day I received a text asking to meet me at the property and that he needed 2500 to pay his laborers and that he needed more materials. Up to this entire point Steve had told me that he needed to cut up my back yard to fix my sewer drain. I called Steve and explained that this felt like it was getting out of hand he changed his answer to 165 for laborer and drywall. The next morning I texted him that I could give him 180 cash and I would be on my way shortly. At this point Steve had taken down one of my walls next to my water heater without talking to me about it and his attitude towards me after I told him that I did expect things to go back to the way they were he was a little off put it was clear he had no intention of repairing the wall had I not asked. Since it felt like we were getting closer to installing the water device I asked him again if it needed power and again he told me it ran on a battery and that it would be easy. The next day he informed me that he fell at the house and skinned his knee and had gone back to his house to get it cleaned up. I told him to take care of himself and to keep me updated. Later that afternoon Steve called me to tell me that the device did in fact need power and that he wasn't able to connect it because of that. I reminded him that I had asked multiple times and he assured me that it wasn't an issue. he then told me he would need to return the device and buy a more expensive one that ran on a battery he said I could install the power here but I don't want to burn your house down so I should call someone else. I told him to stay put and that I was heading over and we could try and figure it out there. I rushed over to help solve the issue and found that another person was working on installing the device. I pulled Steve aside and I asked him to be frank with me and if the job was to much which is why he needed all the help and he told me no he just wanted it to be completed. Now at this point even the guy that was working on the device was a little off put and it was clear that Steve didn't know how to install the device. He was giving the guy who was installing it grief and at one point the worker said "If you know how to do it then do it yourself!" I was able to get a better look at what they were trying to do and how they were running the water lines and it was clear that they had cut out my sprinkler system all together and it was no longer getting water. I asked Steve why it had been cut and why it wasn't being fed back into the system and he just told me "he said it was ok to cut" I asked who he was and he referenced another one of his workers. I exclaimed that he was the boss of this job site and that I expected these things to be fixed because they were fine before he started. Again pulling Steve aside I explained that this is the reason why I was so worried because it seemed like he was causing more work for himself then was necessary. It was at this time Steve told me that my sewer line was smashed and it was going to cost more. I asked him if he could see where it was smashed and he couldn't tell me I then told him I was under the impression that it was leaking but not smashed. He crawled back under the house and to investigate at which time he told me that it was completely fine and that he just needed to tighten up a fitting. I told him because of all the short cuts it seemed like he was creating more work for himself and was ripping me off. He explained that he wasn't trying to rip me off but he would be able to get everything done in 2 days by Monday. Monday being the 29th gave me a small window to have the device installed and still get the letter to my insurer by their deadline. Saturday they had installed the device but it was too small and the pipe fittings were bursting they continued to work on it but told me they were going to return the device for a larger one by Tuesday the other device was ready to install but not installed because his worker wasn't there to do it. On the first I had missed my deadline but my insurer was willing to work with me as long as I could provide the license number and the name of the company. The next morning I received a call from my insurer that there was no license under the name of the business name or the name of the contractor. I drove over to my house to meet Steve who when confronted with the fact that he didn't have a license he told me that his worker had a license and he was going to do it. At this point I exclaimed that I had hired him to do the install and not his worker who turns out was not actually his worker but a friend from church and had no idea what was going on and had certainly was not going to accept that reasonability. It was at this time I told Steve that he was fired and to take his stuff"

Alex B on October 2025


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2 years of experience

I’m specialize in electrical! Have been in electrical field for 25yrs. Trouble shooting, news install, add new line, plugs and switches,lighting control and etc.

I’m specialize in electrical! Have been in electrical field for 25yrs. Trouble shooting, news install, add new line, plugs and switches,lighting control and etc.


"Very knowledgeable, Terry the owner was able to answer all questions and overcome every objective and last but not least. Given me the best peace of mind with his products"

Kenneth C on September 2023

We offer a high-quality experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are dedicated to our service, and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today! We also offer a 5% Veterans Discount

"Very knowledgeable, Terry the owner was able to answer all questions and overcome every objective and last but not least. Given me the best peace of mind with his products"

Kenneth C on September 2023



Aqualight company

5.00(
3
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Aqualight company

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So glad I picked this company! Front desk was very cheerful and happy to help. The technician was on time, professional and trustworthy. The equipment is reliable and dependable. Excellent experience!"

Manuel L on October 2021

We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"So glad I picked this company! Front desk was very cheerful and happy to help. The technician was on time, professional and trustworthy. The equipment is reliable and dependable. Excellent experience!"

Manuel L on October 2021


"He fixed it but he didn't since I smelled a gas. He fixed it again and he was saying that my pipe is broken and it wasn't broken before. I just wish that he could call me and do something about this issue but he hasn't, He did not provide me a receipt and I think he over charged me."

REMIE R on March 2022

plumbing and drain cleaning

"He fixed it but he didn't since I smelled a gas. He fixed it again and he was saying that my pipe is broken and it wasn't broken before. I just wish that he could call me and do something about this issue but he hasn't, He did not provide me a receipt and I think he over charged me."

REMIE R on March 2022


"Sal, technician, performed very well."

Janis F on October 2020

Looking for quality plumbing contractor? call today (209)465-4661 we fix, repair, replace and new installations.

"Sal, technician, performed very well."

Janis F on October 2020


"He arrived on time, was courteous and professional. He asked questions and checked all possibilities. He determined that he could replace the shut-off valve while he was here, because he had the right part in his truck. All done in 30 minutes! No more leaks."

Susan H on July 2018

Plumbing and Drain service company for both commercial and residential.

"He arrived on time, was courteous and professional. He asked questions and checked all possibilities. He determined that he could replace the shut-off valve while he was here, because he had the right part in his truck. All done in 30 minutes! No more leaks."

Susan H on July 2018

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is safe to bathe in yellow water. The iron or tannin content won’t harm your skin, and soap will clean you whether your water is clear or yellow. If you find bathing in yellow water problematic, you can ask a pro to inspect your plumbing and determine how to get your water clear again.

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

While not everyone can detect taste differences in high-calcium water, water that has a slightly metallic taste probably has too much calcium.

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

The Waterford, CA homeowners’ guide to water softener services

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