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Plumbers in El Cajon, CA

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Plumbers in El Cajon, CA: by the numbers

There are 201 plumbers with a phone number within 10 miles of El Cajon, CA, from public Google Maps data and state license records. 28 have a state license we could confirm, and those with a Google listing average 4.8 stars across 30,861 reviews.

with a phone number
201
with a confirmed state license
28
open 24 hours or for emergencies
78
come to you (service area)
89

Highest rated on Google near El Cajon, CA

Businesses with at least 20 Google reviews, sorted by rating. Ratings come from Google, not from Pros411.

  1. 1Anytime Septic Service5 ★ · 753 reviews · 2.2 mi
  2. 2Aqua Pro Rooter5 ★ · 466 reviews · 6.1 mi
  3. 3Remedy Rooter5 ★ · 366 reviews · 0.6 mi
  4. 4Ability Plumbing Service and Repair5 ★ · 277 reviews · 1.5 mi
  5. 5Nicks Drain Service and Plumbing5 ★ · 244 reviews · 8.4 mi

Hours

Of the 172 businesses in this search that list their hours on Google, 137 are open on Saturdays and 108 on Sundays. 78 are open 24 hours. 116 have 4.5 stars or more with at least 10 reviews.

Good to know in San Diego

Coastal San Diego is mild all year, while inland neighborhoods get much hotter in summer. Many older coastal homes have no central air, so mini-splits and window units are common.

Weather and your home in San Diego (area)

days a year at 90°F or more
3
days a year at 100°F or more
0
freezing nights a year (32°F or below)
0
hail reports in San Diego County, 2016 to 2025 (1 of 1 inch or larger)
10
  • It practically never freezes here. ncei.noaa.gov
  • City of San Diego water runs about 16 to 18 grains per gallon of hardness: very hard. sandiego.gov

Heat and freezes: NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals at San Diego Lindbergh Field (USW00023188). Hail: NOAA Storm Events reports by county; they depend on how many people report, so use them to compare areas. Checked October 22, 2026. NOAA Storm Events

What a plumber charges

National ranges published by cost guides, not prices from the businesses on this list. Always get the price in writing.

  • Hourly rate: $45 to $200, most plumbers $70 to $120 (HomeAdvisor).
  • Service call: $50 to $300 depending on the company (HomeGuide, Fixr, HomeAdvisor).
  • Simple drain or toilet clog: $100 to $275 (HomeGuide).
  • Tank water heater, installed: about $600 to $3,100 (HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide).

How much does a plumber cost? · Water heater replacement cost: what the cost guides say

Before you call

  • If water is leaking, close the main water shut-off first.
  • Describe the problem and send photos or a short video by text or WhatsApp.
  • Ask what the service call costs and whether it counts toward the repair.
  • Ask for the price in writing before work starts.
  • In Texas, California and Florida, ask for the plumbing license number.

Frequently asked questions

How many plumbers are there in El Cajon, CA?

There are 201 with a phone number within 10 miles, from public Google Maps data and state license registries.

How do I check a plumber's license in California?

In California the license is issued by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB); you can look up the number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov. Pros411 shows "License verified" when the number is in that registry and matches the business phone. 28 of the plumbers on this list have it confirmed.

Which plumbers in El Cajon, CA have the best Google ratings?

Among those with at least 20 Google reviews, the highest rated in this search are Anytime Septic Service (5 stars, 753 reviews), Aqua Pro Rooter (5 stars, 466 reviews), Remedy Rooter (5 stars, 366 reviews).

Are there plumbers open on weekends in El Cajon, CA?

Yes: of the 172 that list their hours, 137 are open on Saturdays and 108 on Sundays.

Are there 24-hour plumbers in El Cajon, CA?

Yes: 78 list 24-hour hours or take emergency calls. Use the "24/7 emergencies" filter on the list.

Are there plumbers who speak Spanish in El Cajon, CA?

Yes: 9 say on their website that they serve customers in Spanish (for example "Se habla español"). Use the "Speaks Spanish" filter on the list.

How do I contact a plumber?

Call or WhatsApp them directly from the list or their listing. Pros411 charges customers no fee and is not a middleman: you deal with the pro directly.

Why do some listings show first?

At the top, in a yellow box, are featured listings: they are paid and labeled "Featured". Then come registered pros, in the order they last bumped their listing, and at the end businesses from public data, from nearest to farthest.