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Glenns Plumbing LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Glenn is very polite, knowledgeable, punctual and accommodating. When you need a plumber, you usually need a plumber immediately. He quickly worked me into his schedule both times I needed him."
Toilet Replacement
Bathroom remodel
Water heater replacement
Water heater replacement
Water heater replacement

+10

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Babcock Construction
4.7(
41
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Babcock build/move a few walls, move our boiler, and move some electrical so our washing machine/dryer could be moved to another room. There was tile flooring done as well. The initial part of the job was fine. But when the subs were involved, things got out of control. The electrician decided to do some things in our boiler room without running it by us. Then a guy adding our dryer duct work decided to do something we explicitly didn't want done. That was fixed, but the more we looked, the more we saw the subs doing whatever they had to do the job quickly, not cleanly. Here we two years later and I am still finding sub-par work - things that make it look *I* did the job on the fly, not a "professional". Examples - the plumber cut out some copper tubing that was part of a heating zone. Rather than copper it back together, he decided to use PEX on a line whose water gets to 200F, above the rating of PEX. He insulated it, however, so one couldn't readily see what he did. Today, admittedly 2 years later, I go into the roof space and find the electrician installed some junction boxes and decided to leave them on the floor. Very quality job work - definitely show up on the next home inspection. Overall Babcock and brothers seemed fine. They choice and oversight of the subs was poor. If you go with them make sure to spec everything out that the subs will do, otherwise they will do it wrong. Fortunately we had them do a relatively small job before a possible kitchen remodel. Glad we didn't have these subs handle a bigger job that needs quality"
Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
651
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent service for a virtual format. Would definitely recommend this very affordable alternative to the traditional technician having to come to your home to evaluate and fix a malfunctioning appliance."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Groundworks
New to Angi

Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Groundworks is the North America?s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we?re there with one mission ? to repair, protect and improve their home.\nFor state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing\n

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Concrete

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Affordable Plumbing
4.8(
28
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"The job that was performed went exceptionally well. I didn't have a pick-up truck to retrieve the water heater from a local store, he went over to the store and picked it up for me. He removed the old one and installed the new one. He also cleaned up the water that leaked over when emptying the old one. I called Affordable Plumbing in the morning and he was right over with in the hour. He hooked up my water line for the evaporative cooler while he was here. The cost was much less than what I had anticipated, a whole lot less. I'm satisfied and thankful. He's upfront with cost and no hidden fees. I would definitely recommend Art Villalobos for plumbing  needs. I will use his services in the future.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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On Point Plumbing
4.8(
5
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take pride in our company's reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!\n

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
D & R Services
4.6(
47
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent Angie's Deal. Ramon was able to schedule us immediately, and Chris was able to complete both projects in the allotted time (4 hours). The wall blends perfectly with the existing kitchen wall that we're going to wait on a splash behind the stove.  We had concern about the quality of the dry wall material being used to fill the hole left by the electrian that wasn't fully addressed; apparently it "didn't matter", and was covered in a blink. Better had we done that shopping in advance (material was not included in the price).  But it does look very good, and so does the bathroom ceiling, though it needs a painting (another project). Chris was careful to clean up afterwards, and he used a tarp to protect the carpet.
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tile

+107

Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Mr Rooter Plumbing Of Four Corners
3.7(
17
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Serving Carlsbad, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service went very well.  I called and asked if a plumber could come and change our expansion tank off of our hot water heater and was told that the plumber would be there between 1 and 3.  About 15 minutes before 1, the plumber called and asked if he could come by. 
The service at the house went well and he used buckets and towels to make sure he didn't spill water everywhere.  The water that did drip on our garage floor was cleaned up before he left. 
They accept credit cards and are very professional, I'd use them again!
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+5

Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Managing high mineral content in the water supply is the most significant factor for plumbing longevity in Carlsbad. Installing water treatment systems prevents rapid scale buildup inside pipes and fixtures. Proper soil bedding and backfill practices protect underground lines from shifting caliche and clay soils. Adding pipe insulation in unheated spaces prevents freeze damage during winter drops. Always hire a licensed professional to ensure all work meets current building codes.

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Distinguishing plumbing from other repairs requires checking specific signs. A sudden, unexplained spike in your Carlsbad water bill indicates a hidden leak. Cracks in floors accompanied by wet spots point to a slab leak rather than normal soil shifting. Water damage near evaporative coolers points to HVAC issues, while ceiling stains appearing only after heavy rain indicate roof damage. Look for rotten-egg odors, which signal a water quality issue requiring attention.

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Older properties built during the mid-20th century boom in Carlsbad are prime candidates for plumbing upgrades. Original galvanized steel or cast iron pipes degrade over time. High mineral content in the local water supply accelerates scale buildup, leaving visible white or yellow deposits on fixtures. Expansive clay and caliche soils shift seasonally, stressing underground pipes. Inspect your home for these signs to determine if you need plumbing improvements.

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You must make several key decisions during a plumbing project in NM. Choose whether to pull your own permits or hire a licensed contractor. Decide if you want to integrate a water softener system to combat local hard water. Determine whether to completely repipe older systems to meet current codes or stick to spot repairs. Schedule major outdoor excavation work outside the summer monsoon season to avoid heavy rainfall complications.

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Upgrading your plumbing directly improves daily comfort by mitigating the hard water common across NM. Integrating water treatment systems makes bathing, cooking, and cleaning much more pleasant. Descaling pipes restores water pressure and helps water heaters operate efficiently during extreme summer heat. Upgraded drainage and sewer systems protect your property from backflow and flooding during intense monsoon storms, keeping your living space secure and comfortable year-round.

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