Plumbing & Irrigation in San Diego, CA

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Last updated May 22, 2026

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All American Plumbing Inc.

5.012½+ years online
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American Plumbing Group

5.0~12 years online
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Coastal Rooter - San Diego Plumbing

5.011+ years online
coastalrooterca.com/san-diegoGet a Free Quote

Collier Landscaping & Irrigation

5.05½+ years online
collierlandscapingca.comGet a Free Quote

First Fire Sprinkler Systems San Diego

5.04 years online
sandiegofiresprinklers.com

Hydro San Diego Plumbing Services

5.05 mo online
hydrosandiegoplumbingservices.com

Irritech Sprinkler Repair

5.0~4 years online
irritechsd.com

JL Martinez Plumbing Inc.

5.014+ years online
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Morning Dew Sprinklers & Landscaping

5.0

Poway Irrigation D.B.A Rudgers Landscape Construction Maintenance

5.0

Precision Irrigation Team

5.015½+ years online
precisionirrigationteam.comGet a Free Quote

Sprinkler Magic. William Merrill irrigation repair

5.022+ years online
sprinklermagic.com

True Value Plumbing Inc.

5.04+ years online
truevalueplumbingsandiego.comGet a Free Quote

Advanced Sprinkler & Drainage Repair

4.920+ years online
advancedsprinklerrepair.comGet a Free Quote

American Plumbing Co | Plumber in San Diego

4.915+ years online
plumbersandiegoonline.com

BP Plumbing

4.97½+ years online
bpplumbingsd.com

Collins Pacific Plumbing, Inc.

4.924½+ years online
collinspacific.com

Exodus Plumbing

4.9~18 years online
exodusplumbing.com

Paws Plumbing

4.9~8 years online
pawsplumbing.com

Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air

4.819+ years online
andersonplumbingheatingandair.com/service-areas/san-diego

Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services

4.829 years online
billhowe.com

Black Mountain Plumbing

4.821+ years online
blackmountainplumbing.comGet a Free Quote

Core Plumbing

4.820½+ years online
coreplumbingsd.com

Discount Plumbing San Diego LLC

4.86½+ years online
discountplumbingsandiego.comGet a Free Quote

Elite Rooter Plumbers

4.811½+ years online
eliterooter.com/location/san-diego

Fraser Plumbing of San Diego

4.83+ years online
fraserplumbinginc.comGet a Free Quote

John Padilla Plumbing, Sewer and Drains

4.816+ years online
jpplumbers.com

Mueller Landscape Inc

4.817½+ years online
muellerlandscapeinc.com

Pacific Sunscapes

4.8

San Diego Irrigations

4.8~13 years online
irrigationsandiego.com

The Sprinkler Man

4.88+ years online
thesprinklerman.net

John's Lawn & Garden Landscaping

4.74+ years online
johnslawngarden.comGet a Free Quote

Powers Plumbing

4.71+ year online
powersplumbingsd.com

Agustin's Irrigation Service

4.615½+ years online
agustinirrigationservice.com

SiteOne Landscape Supply

4.630½+ years online
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Discount Plumbing San Diego

4.56½+ years online
discountplumbingsandiego.comGet a Free Quote

Heritage Landscape Supply

4.57½+ years online
heritagelandscapesupplygroup.com/en/distributor-network/ISSSANDGet a Free Quote

Horizon Distributors

4.528½+ years online
horizononline.com/landscape-supply-store/san-diego-caGet a Free Quote

Larson Irrigation Inc.

4.025+ years online
larsoninc.net

Agustin's Irrigation Services

3.815½+ years online
agustinirrigationservice.com

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Plumbing & Irrigation in San Diego, CA

Plumbing and irrigation work in San Diego is shaped by three factors: the Mediterranean climate, California's strict water conservation rules, and a housing mix that spans 1920s Craftsman bungalows in North Park, 1960s ranch homes in Clairemont, and newer stucco construction in Carmel Valley and Mission Valley. Typical jobs include tankless water heater upgrades, replacing galvanized supply lines in older neighborhoods, drip-irrigation installations that replace thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant plantings, and earthquake-flexible gas line connectors. Slab-on-grade foundations are common here, which means hidden leaks often manifest as warm spots on floors rather than dripping ceilings. Greywater and rainwater harvesting systems have become routine residential upgrades since San Diego passed its 2019 graywater ordinance.

Expect $175-$400 per plumbing service call in San Diego, $2,000-$4,500 for tankless water heater installation, and $3,000-$15,000 for irrigation system replacements that qualify for SDG&E or water district rebates. California requires a C-36 Plumbing Contractor license for any job over $500, and CSLB enforces this aggressively — always verify the license. The City of San Diego requires permits for water heater replacement, gas line work, and irrigation backflow devices. Watering restrictions (currently 2 days/week in most of the San Diego County Water Authority service area) drive strong demand for smart irrigation controllers year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a rebate for a water-saving irrigation upgrade in San Diego?
Yes — the San Diego County Water Authority and most city utilities offer rebates of $75-$250 per controller for WaterSense-certified smart irrigation systems, plus up to $2/sq ft for turf replacement with drought-tolerant landscaping. A licensed installer can file the paperwork on your behalf. Rebates are typically paid within 6-10 weeks.
Why do older San Diego homes still have galvanized pipes?
Homes built before 1960 commonly used galvanized steel supply lines, which corrode from the inside and reduce flow significantly by year 50-60. Typical symptoms: low water pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown or rust-tinged water after long absences. Replacing a full run in a 1,500-sq-ft house with PEX or copper runs $6,000-$14,000 depending on wall access.
Do I need earthquake-flexible gas connectors in San Diego?
California requires seismic gas shut-off valves on all new water heaters and furnaces, and most plumbers include flexible corrugated stainless-steel connectors as standard practice. The hardware adds $80-$150 to a replacement job and significantly reduces the risk of gas leaks during seismic events. Retrofitting an older installation is a 30-60 minute job.

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