Drain Cleaning and Sewer Cleaning in Vista

A clogged kitchen sink, shower, or toilet really disrupts your day and you want it fixed ASAP.  To make sure that happens you’ll want to have the problem taken care of by a professional plumber.  A “grocery store” drain cleaning product may just be a waste of time, and you should never escalate to harsher lye-based drain cleaners as these can indeed damage your pipes.  A snaking-only service may restore drainage, but if they’ve only poked a hole through the clog your problem will return before long.

We’re a full-service company with expert local plumbers.  We’ll identify the exact nature of the back up, and completely remove built up grease, grime, and other obstructions.  The blockage may be in the sewer line running between your building and the city sewer at the street.  That’s especially likely if several plumbing fixtures have backed up at the same time.  Prior to sewer cleaning we’ll use our in-pipe video inspection to determine the location and the exact nature of the problem, identifying obstructions, roots, cracks, and broken portions to fully understand what needs to be done before we get started.

Vista Leak Detection and Leak Repair

Plumbing leaks can be hidden inside walls, under the floor, and above the ceiling.  In times of drought any wasted water is a big concern.  But an even bigger concern is the resulting water damage.  Besides mold (including mold hidden inside walls), wood framing and flooring warps and cracks and eventually rots leading to big repair bills.  So if you have any suspicions, such as a damp or warm area or just a jump in your water bill, call ASAP Drain Guys & Plumbing for professional leak detection.

We’ll perform a sensitive pressure test to determine if there is indeed a leak, and then combine our years of experience with sensitive electronic equipment to pinpoint its location.  Some local plumbers may make multiple holes tracking down the source of the water, but we go straight to the problem and save you unnecessary building repair expenses.

If the problem is underneath the concrete floor slab it’s even more important to avoid making exploration holes.  Reaching the problem for a slab leak repair normally involves removing floor coverings and jack hammering through the concrete slab to reach the pipe, making repairs, and then restoring the concrete and flooring.  As an alternative slab leak repair approach, we can re-pipe — running new pipes around the outside of the floor slab.  That’s an especially good solution when the existing plumbing is old or is otherwise in poor condition.

Water Heaters

A lack of hot water can also ruin your daily routine, and is a real show stopper if you’re running a restaurant or other food facilities.  Like our drain cleaning services, our water heater repair and installation experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Water Heater Repair in Vista

Our experienced troubleshooters and repair experts go from symptoms and tests directly to what needs to be fixed, with no unnecessary parts replacements.  Whatever the problem — no or inadequate hot water, leaks, strange sounds, rusty or smelly hot water — our well-stocked trucks let us complete water heater repairs on the spot in the very first visit.  Home experts recommend annual maintenance for residential as well as commercial water heaters.  We’ll keep your unit working reliably, providing more hot water, and lasting longer with our inspection and drain-and-flush maintenance services.

Water Heater Installation in Vista

Eventually it’s time for a new water heater installation.  Your existing unit may have a tank leak, have become unreliable, or simply cost too much to repair.  That can happen in as little as 8 years.  We’re experts in replacement and new water heater installation for both residential and commercial buildings, with top-quality workmanship and materials, and full building code compliance.

Tankless Water Heaters

Standard designs store hot water in a large tank to meet high-flow demands.  That has two disadvantages.  First the tank is constantly cooling down, wasting energy.  Second you have to wait for the hot water to make it through lengthy pipes, wasting time and energy.  Tankless water heaters use advanced technology to heat only what flows through them, and can be placed in kitchens and baths right where you need the hot water.  That greatly cuts energy use (roughly in half), saves water, and you have nearly instantaneous hot water and no time waiting for a tank to recover.  They’re especially appropriate for remodels and add-ons.  Our company has experts in installing, repairing, and maintaining tankless water heaters.

Vista California History

We’re proud to serve Vista’s 93,834 residents (2010) and 800+ businesses.  Named for the view, the city was part of Rancho Buena Vista in the 1880s.  The population reached only 1,000 by the 1910s due to limited water supplies.  In 1923 the Vista Irrigation District began to address this, and by the late 1940’s the area was the world’s leader in avocados.  Vista was incorporated in 1963 and grew rapidly in a 1970s through 2000s housing boom and became a charter city in 2007.

Why Choose ASAP Drain Guys & Plumbing?

To put it simply we provide fast and efficient plumbing services to Encinitas with top-quality workmanship at affordable prices.

When you call us, all work is done by our in-house expert local plumbers.  We’re fully licensed and insured, and we’re a member of the BBB (Better Business Bureau) and the SDCAA (San Diego County Apartment Association (SDCAA).  ASAP Drain Guys & Plumbing is approved by Compliance Depot.

Local Encinitas Plumbing Services

ASAP is a full-service plumbing company, ready to tackle any home or commercial problem:  faucets, toilets, drains, sewers, water heaters, hidden leaks, and even gas lines and boilers.

Encinitas Drain Cleaning and Sewer Repair

As our name suggests, we’re experts in drain cleaning, including those stubborn kitchen problems that keep coming back.  That’s usually due to a build up of grease.  A drain snake only pokes a hole through that, but we can (and will) completely remove the problem.  If necessary we can bring in our high-pressure hydro-jetting equipment to leave the insides of your drain pipes in like-new condition.

Drain and toilet back-ups are often caused by problems in the main sewer line leaving your building.  Our live in-pipe video cameras show us exactly what the problem is and where it’s located.  We’ll then consult with you to decide on the best course of action for sewer line cleaning and sewer repair.  In many cases we can clear even small tree roots without digging up you yard or pavement.

Fixtures and Plumbing

Our plumbing experts are ready for any problem, large or small, concerning faucets, garbage disposals, toilets, and urinals.  We employ top-rated master plumbers who are well qualified and certified for tough problems, including pipe repair and gas line repiping.

Encinitas Leak Detection and Slab Leak Repair

Don’t ignore even small leaks.  Over time they can do a surprising amount of damage to carpet, interior finishes, and even the framework of your building.  We back up our experienced local plumbers with the latest electronic leak detection devices.  We’ll quickly determine if you have a leak hidden inside your walls or under the floor and then pinpoint it’s location so that we can get at it for repairs with an absolute minimum of damage to your building.

A leak under the concrete floor slab can gradually erode the supporting soil, leading to uneven settling that can crack the floor, walls, and even ceilings of your building.  After locating the leak, our slab leak repair experts will advise you concerning the available alternatives such as a spot repair, repiping, or pipe lining so that you can make an informed decision.

Encinitas Water Heater Repair and Replacement

Most buildings require water heater repair from time to time.  Gas-fired heaters are highly reliable, yet surprisingly complicated.  Failed thermocouples, pilot lights, burners, controllers, thermostats, and valves can leave you with no hot water.  Other problems with both electric and gas water heaters can result in having not enough hot water or even discolored or odorous hot water.  And of course various valves and fittings can develop leaks.  Our experts will go straight to the problem, with no extra costs for detours or dead ends.

If the tank itself is leaking, or the unit has reached the end of its useful life (most typically 8 to 12 years) then it’s time for a water heater replacement.  Our expert installers can typically take care of everything in a single day for a standard unit.  We also have experts in installing tankless water heaters for energy savings and hot water just seconds after you turn on the tap.  We also have master plumbers certified for work on boilers.

Experts agree that regular maintenance extends the life of any water heater, so ASAP offers an annual service that drains and flushes the tank for improved efficiency and lifetime, and includes safety and performance checks.

Encinitas Fun Facts

Modern-day Encinitas was incorporated in 1986, combining the five communities of historic Encinitas, new Encinitas, Leucadia, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Olivenhain.  Each has retained its own distinctive style, from beach-town eclectic to fine homes to nearly rural.  All combined, the 2010 census put the population at 59,518.

The city’s beaches make it a world-class surfing spot, and Encinitas has been home to actor Richard Dreyfuss, to tennis star Bobby Riggs, and to Tony Hawk and other famous skateboarders.