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Plumbing in San Diego, CA

Compare 9 local plumbing pros. Typical service: $171–$398.

Top Plumbing Companies in San Diego

  1. 1.Carmel Valley Plumbers

    5.0★ (213 reviews)

    5.0★ from 213 reviews

    +18582427846Website

  2. 2.Clifford & Sons Plumbing and Gas

    4.8★ (157 reviews)

    4.8★ from 157 reviews

    +18582934572

  3. 3.Repair Plumbing Now

    5.0★ (65 reviews)

    5.0★ from 65 reviews

    +18589331222Website

  4. 4.American Ace Plumbing Heating And Air Conditioning

    4.8★ (31 reviews)

    4.8★ from 31 reviews

    +18587331271Website

  5. 5.Iconic Mechanical Inc

    5.0★ (16 reviews)

    5.0★ from 16 reviews

    +17609755854Website

  6. 6.DYNAMIC PLUMBING & ROOTER

    4.6★ (14 reviews)

    4.6★ from 14 reviews

    +17605328714Website

  7. 7.Carmel Valley Plumbing

    3.5★ (8 reviews)

    3.5★ from 8 reviews

    +18583505841Website

  8. 8.Pro Plumber San Diego CA

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16193746413Website

  9. 9.Pacific South Coast Plumbing

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16194104173

Plumbing Cost in San Diego

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in San Diego
Drain clearing$171–$398/job
Leak repair$171–$569/job
Water heater replacement$1,364–$2,843/job
Repiping$3,411–$9,096/job

Plumbing prices in San Diego run about 14% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 9 companies serving San Diego, rated 4.7★ on average across 508 customer reviews.

San Diego Climate & Seasonal Timing

What San Diego's weather means for scheduling plumbing.

Annual precipitation
12.51"
Heating degree days
1,542
Cooling degree days
845
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.3°65.9°2.68"
Feb47°65.1°2.31"
Mar48.8°66.7°2.21"
Apr51.9°69°0.86"
May56.6°70.6°0.2"
Jun59.6°73.6°0.09"
Jul63.6°78.8°0.06"
Aug65°80.9°0.05"
Sep62.8°79.7°0.21"
Oct56.7°75.7°0.76"
Nov49.5°70.4°1.45"
Dec45.2°65.8°1.63"

NOAA station data 0.12 miles from San Diego.

Permits & Regulations in CA

Permit typically required

  • Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license
  • Business and Professions Code 7048 exempts minor work under $1,000 in combined labor and materials, and never applies to work needing a building permit
  • Licensed contractors must hold four years of journey-level experience and carry a contractor bond on file with the CSLB

License required: CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license

Sources: www.cslb.ca.gov, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Plumbing FAQs for San Diego

How much does a plumber cost in San Diego?

Drain clearing in San Diego typically runs $171-$398 per job.

Do I need a licensed plumber in San Diego, CA?

In CA, Plumbing work requires a CSLB C-36 Plumbing Contractor license. Confirm the scope with the San Diego building department before work starts.

How many plumbers serve San Diego?

We track 9 plumbing professionals serving San Diego.

Do pipes freeze in San Diego?

Winter lows in San Diego average around 44F, which is what decides whether exposed and exterior pipes here need insulating.

Is plumbing work in San Diego more expensive than the national average?

Plumbing in San Diego runs about +13.7% versus the national average.

Does San Diego rainfall affect drains and sewer lines?

At 12.51 inches a year, San Diego yards put real load on exterior drains, and heavy rain is usually when a root-blocked sewer line makes itself known.

How much do San Diego water heaters have to work?

With 1,542 heating degree days, incoming water in San Diego runs cold for a good part of the year, which is why water heater sizing matters more here than the tank label suggests.