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Licensed Plumbers for Santa Monica Homes and Businesses

Leaks, drains, water heaters, repiping and sewer lines for Santa Monica homes, landlords and businesses. You get a written price before any work starts.

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Residential Plumbing Services in Santa Monica

We work across Santa Monica, from Ocean Park and Sunset Park to Wilshire Montana and the Pico neighborhood. Many homes built before the 1960s still run on original galvanized supply lines, and cast iron and clay sewer laterals cause repeat backups. Our licensed plumbers find leaks, clear drains, replace water heaters, repipe and repair sewer lines, including pipe repair and repiping.

Hard water leaves scale in heaters and fixtures, and salt air near the coast speeds corrosion on exposed pipe and fittings. We cover both trades, so a tankless heater that needs a new circuit is one job. See our Santa Monica electricians. Keep our guide on what to do in a plumbing emergency handy before you need it.

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What Santa Monica Homeowners Call Us About

Most of our Santa Monica plumbing calls fall into three kinds of jobs.

Repiping and Leak Repair

Homes built before the 1960s in Ocean Park, Sunset Park, the Pico neighborhood and Mid-City often still run on galvanized supply pipe, which rusts from the inside and causes low pressure, discolored water and pinhole leaks. We find the leak, repair it, or repipe the house in copper or PEX. Frequent leaks and discolored water are warning signs. Read the signs you need repiping.

Water Heater Service

Hard water shortens the life of a tank. We repair or replace tank and tankless water heaters, install the seismic straps California requires, and pull the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division permit for the replacement. Shopping for a new unit? Our water heater buying guide compares tank, tankless, and heat pump models.

Drains and Sewer Lines

Repeat clogs in older homes often come from scale in cast iron drains or roots in a clay sewer lateral. We camera the line, clear it with snaking or hydro jetting, and repair or replace the damaged section.

How It Works

Four simple steps from your first call to a finished, inspected job.

1. Call or Request a Quote

Call (323) 616-2829 or send the form. We ask a few questions and set a time to look at the job.

2. Written Price

A licensed plumber finds the cause and gives you the scope and the price in writing before anything starts.

3. Permit and Work

We pull the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division permit when the job needs one and complete the work to the California Plumbing Code.

4. Inspection and Warranty

We meet the inspector on permitted work, test everything, and back the job with our 2-year labor warranty.

Santa Monica Permits and Coastal Wear

Santa Monica homes get water from the City of Santa Monica’s own water utility. The water is hard, and salt air near the coast speeds corrosion on exposed pipe. Plumbing permits come from the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division.

Plumbing Permits

Water heater replacements, repipes, gas lines and sewer work need a City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division permit. We apply for it.

City Inspection

An inspector checks permitted work. We book the inspection and meet the inspector on site.

Seismic Straps

California requires water heaters to be strapped. We install and inspect the straps on every heater we set.

Hard Water Protection

For homes with heavy scale, we can add a water softener or filtration to protect the heater and fixtures.

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Serving Santa Monica Neighborhoods

We work across Santa Monica, from the 1920s to 1940s bungalows and duplexes of Ocean Park and Sunset Park to the post-war homes of Mid-City and North of Montana.

Nearby Areas We Serve

PowerRoute also serves plumbing customers in the cities around Santa Monica.

Why Homeowners in Santa Monica Choose PowerRoute Electric & Plumbing

Licensed and Experienced Plumbers

C-36 licensed plumbers with hands on experience in older homes and newer builds.

Honest Recommendations Without Unnecessary Upselling

We find the cause first, so you only pay for the repair your home needs.

High Quality Workmanship

Careful work with quality materials, built to last.

Code Compliant Installations

Work follows the California Plumbing Code and passes city inspection when permitted.

Clean and Organized Job Sites

We protect your floors, keep a tidy workspace and clean up after the job.

Reliable Scheduling

Prompt arrivals, clear communication and dependable service windows.

Local Reviews

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See why homeowners throughout Santa Monica and nearby communities choose PowerRoute Electric & Plumbing.

    
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Albert and his whole team is tremendously great. They have done a few different projects for me which were big and small. Each time I have called them they have responded quickly and with more than fair pricing. From pulling electrical permits from the city to installing GFCI receptacles, Albert does it all.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Albert and his team are very professional in how they handle there work and they always provide me with great service for a fair price. But there attention to detail and professional approach to business is what I appreciate most. Albert and his crew are my go too for all electrical needs weather at my business or home.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great team, Albert and his guys always bring me peace of mind!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I haven’t personally hired PowerRoute Electric for their services, but I’ve worked alongside them on several jobs over the past year and a half before it was out to the public. From what I’ve seen firsthand, they take their work seriously. They show up on time, communicate clearly, and put effort into getting the job done right. Their team is respectful and seems to care about doing things the right way, not just the fast way. They’re not perfect—no company is—but they’ve consistently shown up and done what they said they would, which goes a long way in this line of work.
If you’re considering hiring them, based on what I’ve experienced working with them on-site, they’re reliable and professional. I’d trust them on a job of my own.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience with Power Route Electric! From the first call to the final installation, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain the process, answered all my questions, and completed the work efficiently and neatly. It’s clear they care about quality and customer satisfaction. I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable electrical services!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Power Route Electric ! Very professional and easy to work with. Albert is always going above and beyond for his clients anything you need he will always be there to help ! 10/10
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I shopped around for the best rate and service to install two generators. I found Powerroute Electric through a friend and have now referred them to 4 of our friends and neighbors. They are amazing and deliver great service and pricing.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Power Route was fast, efficient, organized and knowledgeable when working on solving my electrical issues. They went above and beyond by giving us a breakdown of what the cheaper option vs the best solution would look like in terms of cost and long term solution. Power Route was very transparent and delivered high quality work .
Fixed our flickering lights, our overload issues, provided a water heater solution and installed 2 car chargers. Everything is working great and we have not had an issue. Would definitely recommend.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience working with Power Route. Super professional, punctual, and the quality of work was excellent. They explained everything clearly and made sure the job was done safely and efficiently. Definitely my go-to for any electrical work from now on—highly recommend!
  
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   Guillermo Reyna 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 3 EV Charger upgrades and wiring were completed along with Retrofitting of exterior and interior lighting for our campus was recently completed by PowerRoute Electric.
Albert and his technicians were extremely helpful and professional from start to finish. Great communication and punctual. They completed the scope of work on time and we’re very neat during the process. Everyone is happy with the improvements and their work! Thank you PowerRoute Electric for making this a seamless process and working around our schedules to minimize classroom interruptions.
  
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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about plumbing in Santa Monica.

Does my older Santa Monica home still have galvanized pipe?

Many do. Homes built before the 1960s in Ocean Park, Sunset Park, the Pico neighborhood and Mid-City often still run on original galvanized supply lines, which corrode from the inside. We inspect them and give you a written price to repipe in copper or PEX.

How long does a water heater last in Santa Monica?

A standard tank water heater generally lasts 8 to 12 years, and hard water scale can cut that short. Rusty hot water, rumbling sounds, moisture at the base and running out of hot water are signs it is near the end.

Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Santa Monica?

Yes. A water heater replacement needs a City of Santa Monica permit and inspection, and California requires seismic straps on the tank. We pull the permit and install to code.

Can you find a leak without opening walls?

Yes. We use electronic leak detection and camera inspection to locate the source before opening anything, which keeps the repair targeted, including on slab foundations.

Do you handle commercial plumbing in Santa Monica?

Yes. We work with restaurants, retail spaces, offices and multi-unit buildings, including grease line and drain maintenance and water heater service, and we schedule around business hours where possible.

Do you offer emergency plumbing in Santa Monica?

Yes. Call us for burst pipes, major leaks or sewer backups and we will tell you when we can be there.

What areas near Santa Monica do you serve?

All of Santa Monica, plus Venice, Mar Vista, Brentwood, West Los Angeles and the rest of Los Angeles.

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