Family-Owned · CSLB #1103201 Mon-Fri 7-7 · Sat 7-5
The Hack's Plumbing & Drain crew in front of the fleet
Same-Day Service, Mon-Sat

Licensed San Diego Plumber & Drain Specialists

Same day. Price agreed up front.

Drains, water heaters, leaks and sewer lines across San Diego County.

4.9 on Google A+ BBB Accredited CSLB #1103201
Licensed & InsuredCSLB #1103201
BBB AccreditedA+ Rating
4.9-Star RatedGoogle Reviews
Family-OwnedSan Diego County
The Hack’s Promise

No runaround. No upsell. No surprise on the invoice.

A plumbing problem is stressful enough. The way we work is simple: tell you what is wrong in plain English, put the price in writing before we touch anything, fix it right, and leave your home the way we found it.

Hack's Plumbing & Drain service truck
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Price before work starts

You approve a written price first. If the job changes, you hear about it before we continue, never on the bill.

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Same day, most jobs

Trucks stocked with cable machines, a jetter and common parts, so the first visit is usually the only visit.

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Licensed, insured, background-checked

CSLB #1103201. Every technician who walks into your home is one we would send to our own.

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Backed in writing

Work is done right the first time and covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and your home is left the way we found it.

Full-Service Plumbing & Drain

One call handles any plumbing problem

From a slow kitchen drain to a whole-home repipe, our technicians show up with the tools and the training to fix it right the first time.

Hack's hydro jetting trailer and service van
Most Requested

Drain Cleaning

Clogged kitchen sink, backed-up shower, or a main line that keeps blocking. Drains are our specialty. We carry cable machines and a jetter on the truck, so we clear it on the first visit rather than booking a second one.

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Water heater installed by Hack's Plumbing & Drain

Water Heaters

We repair and replace standard, tankless and commercial units, usually the same day you call, with the price agreed before we start.

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Copper line repaired under a slab

Leak Detection & Repair

A hidden slab or wall leak wastes water and causes damage you can’t see until it’s expensive. We pinpoint the source with electronic detection and fix it without tearing up more than we must.

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Underground line exposed for repair

Sewer Line Repair

Roots, breaks, and recurring backups. We camera-inspect your line, show you exactly what we see on video, and give you an honest repair plan before any digging starts.

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New gas line in an open trench

Repipe & Gas Lines

Old galvanized pipe, pinhole leaks in copper, or a gas line for the new range. Our crews handle full repipes and gas work with permits pulled and code met.

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Commercial water heater installation

Commercial Plumbing

Grease traps, boilers, floor drains, and multi-unit buildings. Restaurants, HOAs, and property managers across San Diego County keep us on speed dial.

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New shower valve and tub spout installed by Hack's

Toilets, Faucets & Disposals

Running toilets, dripping faucets, shower valves and jammed disposals. The small jobs that bug you every day, fixed in one visit with the price agreed first.

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Hack's Plumbing & Drain service vans lined up in the lot
20+
Years of Experience
Why San Diego Chooses Hack’s

The same crew, for twenty years

When you call Hack’s, the same crew that has been fixing San Diego plumbing for two decades shows up to do it.

Hack has been fixing San Diego’s plumbing for more than two decades. That means honest recommendations when a repair beats a replacement, a written price before anything starts, and a work area left the way we found it.

  • Upfront, honest pricing
  • One call for any problem
  • Licensed, insured & background-checked
  • Fast response on emergencies
  • Residential & commercial crews
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
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4.9★
Google Rating
A+
BBB Accredited Business
20+
Years of Hands-On Experience
Same Day
Emergency Response
How It Works

What Happens When You Call

No runaround and no surprises, from the first call to the finished job.

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Call Or Request Online

Tell us what’s going on. For emergencies we dispatch immediately; for everything else we schedule a window that fits your day, not ours.

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Upfront Estimate

Your technician diagnoses the problem, explains it in plain English, and hands you a clear price before any work begins. No pressure, no upsells.

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Fixed Right, Left Clean

We do the job right the first time, back it with our satisfaction guarantee, and leave your home the way we found it.

Our Work

Every Repair Gets Documented

This slab leak repair is from one of our own jobs. Ask your technician to walk you through the photos and camera footage from yours.

Satisfied Homeowners & Business Owners

What our customers say

G ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google BBB A+ Accredited CSLB #1103201
★★★★★

“I’ve been working with Hack for over 20 years, he and his team are the only ones I trust. From small job to large, they always get it done right and take care of you. Can’t think of a better company to work with.”

Robert PeelleGoogle Review
★★★★★

“Sean did a fantastic job installing my washing machine and dryer. He was extremely professional, attentive to every detail, and made sure everything was done perfectly. His work was clean, precise, and truly excellent.”

Irina MogilevaGoogle Review
★★★★★

“We are very happy with the plumbing work that Estevan did in our bathroom. He is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. He was very respectful of our home and everything was left clean and perfect when he was finished.”

Kim DeSmitGoogle Review
The Hack's Plumbing & Drain team in front of their service vans
Meet The Crew

The people who show up

This is the actual team that shows up at your door: the plumbers, drain techs, and office staff who have spent years earning San Diego’s trust one job at a time. Two of the reviews above name the technician who did the work.

Leslie, Hack's Plumbing team memberLeslie
Rebecca, Hack's Plumbing team memberRebecca
Ronald, Hack's Plumbing team memberRonald
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Where we work

All of San Diego County, from Fallbrook to Chula Vista

Based in Vista and on the road across 54 communities every day. Same crew, same pricing, whichever city you call from.

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Current Specials

Promotions & specials

Current offers for residential service. One coupon per visit.

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$100 Off
Any Invoice Over $1,000

Residential customers only. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. Not valid on holidays or after-hours service.

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10% Off
For Seniors & Military

Our thanks to the people who earned it. Just mention it when you book; we handle the rest.

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$50 Off
Any Service of $250 or More

Residential customers only. Minimum $250 labor cost required; discount does not apply toward parts or materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers before you call

Call sooner if you notice

  • A water bill that jumped with no change in use
  • Slow drains in more than one fixture
  • Running water sounds when everything is off
  • A warm spot on the floor, or damp carpet
  • Rusty hot water, or a heater past ten years
  • Gurgling drains or a sewer smell in the yard

Any one of these is worth a call. Most are cheaper to fix early than after they show up on the ceiling. (858) 326-2860

Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We send a licensed technician to assess the problem and give you a transparent, written quote before any work begins. No obligation.
Do you handle emergency calls at night and on weekends?
Yes. Burst pipes, sewage backups, and no-water emergencies do not wait for business hours. Call (858) 326-2860 and we will get a licensed tech to you as soon as we can.
What areas do you serve?
All of San Diego County: from Oceanside and Carlsbad down through La Jolla, downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, and out east to El Cajon, Alpine, and Lakeside. If you’re in the county, we come to you.
Are you licensed and insured?
Fully. We hold California contractor license CSLB #1103201, carry full liability insurance, and are BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Ask to see the license any time.
My drain keeps clogging. Why does it come back?
A clog that returns usually means the real blockage was never removed: roots in the sewer line, grease buildup, or a bellied pipe. We run a camera through the line, show you the footage, and fix the cause.
How fast can you get here?
For emergencies, our team is on standby and can typically reach most of San Diego County within the hour. For scheduled work, we book a window that fits your day and show up inside it.
Free, No-Obligation Estimate

Don’t let a small drip become a big bill

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll get a licensed technician headed your way with an upfront price. Seniors and military save 10% on any service.

  • Upfront written estimate before work begins
  • Licensed technicians, not subcontractors
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee on every job
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