Plumbing
Services
From a single slow drain to a whole-home repipe, Crader Plumbing handles every job in San Diego County the same way: a licensed plumber, a firm flat-rate price in writing before we start, and work backed by our 17-year reputation. No subcontractors, no per-hour meter, no surprises on the invoice. Browse what we do below — every service links straight to the details.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro-Jetting
Clogged drains cleared fast — and kept clear.
A snaked drain that re-clogs in a month was never really cleared. We diagnose the actual blockage with a camera first, then choose the right tool — from a cabled auger for a simple hair clog to high-pressure hydro-jetting that scours grease and roots off the pipe wall.
What's included
- Same-day kitchen, bathroom, and main-line clearing
- Hydro-jetting up to 4,000 PSI for grease & root intrusion
- Free camera verification on every main-line job
- Flat-rate pricing — never a per-hour meter running
Common jobs we fix
- Kitchen sink backing up into the dishwasher
- Slow shower & tub drains across the whole house
- Main sewer line clogs causing multiple-fixture backups
- Recurring clogs from grease or tree roots
Water Heater Installation & Repair
Hot water back the same day — tank or tankless.
No hot water by lunch usually means hot water by dinner with us. We stock the most common tank and tankless units on our trucks, pull the permit, haul the old unit, and bring the install up to current San Diego code — strapping, expansion tank, and pan included.
What's included
- Tank (40–75 gal) & tankless installs, same-day available
- Permit pulled and code upgrades included in the quote
- Old unit hauled away — no disposal surprise fee
- 6-year tank / 12-year tankless labor warranty
Common jobs we fix
- Leaking tank flooding the garage or closet
- Tankless conversion for endless hot water & lower bills
- Pilot light or thermocouple failures
- Hard-water sediment causing popping & short life
Leak Detection & Pipe Repair
Find the leak without tearing up the house.
Most leaks hide behind drywall or under the slab. We pinpoint them with acoustic and thermal-imaging gear before we ever pick up a saw — so the repair is the size of the leak, not the size of a guess. Slab leaks, pinhole copper, and repipes all in-house.
What's included
- Non-invasive acoustic & thermal leak location
- Slab-leak detection and reroute specialists
- Whole-home repipe (copper or PEX-A) crews
- Insurance-ready documentation & photos provided
Common jobs we fix
- Mystery spike in the water bill
- Warm spot on the floor (hot-water slab leak)
- Pinhole leaks in aging copper supply lines
- Failing polybutylene pipe in 1995–2005 homes
Sewer Line Service & Trenchless Repair
Fix the lateral without losing the front yard.
When the main line fails, the last thing you want is a backhoe through your hardscape. We camera-inspect and locate the break, then reline or pipe-burst trenchless wherever the pipe allows — restoring flow with minimal digging and a 50-year liner warranty.
What's included
- Camera inspection with on-screen findings you keep
- Trenchless relining & pipe-bursting where feasible
- Root intrusion clearing and root-barrier treatment
- Sewer-lateral certification for home sales
Common jobs we fix
- Multiple fixtures backing up at once
- Sewage smell or soggy spots in the yard
- Root intrusion in clay or cast-iron laterals
- Pre-sale lateral inspections & city compliance
Toilet, Faucet & Fixture Repair
The small stuff, done right and done today.
Running toilets and dripping faucets waste hundreds of gallons a week. We carry the common cartridges, flappers, fill valves, and supply lines on the truck, so most repairs are one trip — and we'll install the fixtures you bought, too.
What's included
- Running toilet, wax-ring, and flange repairs
- Faucet, garbage disposal & shower-valve replacement
- Customer-supplied fixture installation welcome
- Water-efficient upgrades that lower your bill
Common jobs we fix
- Toilet that runs or rocks at the base
- Dripping or low-pressure faucets
- Seized or leaking garbage disposal
- New-fixture installs from a remodel
Gas Line Installation & Testing
Licensed gas work — leak-tested and permitted.
Gas is not a DIY line item. Our C-36 plumbers run, repair, and pressure-test gas lines for ranges, fire pits, pool heaters, and generators — with the permit and the leak-down test that keep your home and your inspection on the right side of code.
What's included
- New gas runs for ranges, BBQs, fire pits & pool heaters
- Leak detection and pressure-drop testing
- Permit pulled and inspection coordinated for you
- Earthquake shut-off valve installation
Common jobs we fix
- Smell of gas near an appliance or meter
- New gas range, dryer, or outdoor kitchen run
- Pool heater or generator gas supply
- Code-required seismic shut-off valves
24/7 Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipe at 2 a.m.? A real person answers.
Plumbing emergencies don't wait for business hours, and neither do we. A live dispatcher — not a machine — answers every after-hours call, and a licensed plumber is rolling toward you, usually within the hour, with the parts to stop the damage tonight.
What's included
- Live dispatch 24/7/365 — no answering service runaround
- Burst pipes, sewage backups, and major leaks prioritized
- Water shut-off guidance on the phone while we drive
- No overtime gouging — fair, disclosed after-hours rates
Common jobs we fix
- Burst or frozen pipe flooding the home
- Sewage backing up into tubs and showers
- Water heater rupture soaking the garage
- No-water emergencies with a sick or elderly resident
Video Camera Inspection
See exactly what's wrong before you pay to fix it.
We won't recommend a repair we can't show you. Our self-leveling sewer cameras send live HD video up to 200 feet down the line, so you see the crack, the root, or the belly with your own eyes — and get the recording to keep for insurance or resale.
What's included
- HD self-leveling camera, up to 200 ft of line
- On-screen footage you keep — emailed after the visit
- Pinpoint locating so we dig once, in the right spot
- Credited toward the repair if you book with us
Common jobs we fix
- Pre-purchase home sewer inspection
- Diagnosing recurring main-line clogs
- Locating a collapsed or offset pipe section
- Finding lost rings, tools, or toys in the line
Whatever's leaking, we fix it.
Free written estimate, flat-rate pricing, and a licensed Crader plumber at your door — usually within the hour.