Cal Plumbing & heating INC

Located in Vista, California

Address: 676 Ora Avo Dr, Vista, CA 92084, United States

Phone: +1 760-717-8521

Rating: 4.9

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Review 1 (2024-02-06 - Rating: 5)
This is going to be a two part review of Cal Plumbing and Heating. The first part is a short, quick recommendation while Part 2 explains, in depth, the rationale behind Part 1.Part 1: Cal Plumbing & Heating was extremely punctual, professional, and cost effective on two separate occasions. The owner personally came and worked on my furnace fixing it in short order. When I had to subsequently replace the unit, his employee was equally efficient and professional. My experience with other companies was not good (see part 2), so I was extra cautious with Cal. He delivered and I cannot recommend his company more highly.Part 2: When our furnace originally started blowing only cold air, we contacted a company via Angie’s for service. They came the next day, identified the problem and told us the part would take 10 days and the repair would cost $650. We waited, with only a space heater for warmth, until they returned to install the part ten days later.This technician, different than the original one, seemed uncertain about what he was doing, spending a great deal of time on his phone asking questions about the install. After more than an hour, he told us that he was going to have to take both the old and new parts back to the shop for troubleshooting.Hearing nothing the next day, my wife called later in the afternoon to find out when we might have heat. She was told that they were quite busy and wouldn’t get to troubleshooting until the following week and it would be okay if “she found someone else”. That is when we called Cal Plumbing and Heating.The owner himself arrived the next morning, assessed the problem, and said the missing part, which our first company still had at their shop, had likely “fried the motherboard”. Now we needed two parts! He said he had them both at his shop and could put them in that afternoon for $250. We enthusiastically agreed. That evening we had heat for the first time in 12 days.The next morning, however, the furnace once again provided only cold air. A call to Cal had a replacement company, Cal was vacationing for the Christmas holidays, at our door the following morning. Yet another part had gone bad, this time to the tune of $450. The new company fixed it, but expressed concern over the gas valve, just about the only original part remaining, and suggested we replace it to reduce the delay in the heat cycle. We declined and enjoyed heat for the rest of the day and into the next. Alas, the furnace once again stopped producing heat.We chose to wait until Cal returned from his vacation to address this new issue. When he arrived, he confirmed that the gas valve was creating problems and needed to be replaced. At this point, he counseled us that the heat exchanger also had significant build-up/corrosion. He said it could last another two years, but might only last two months, and suggested it might be a good time to replace the 38 year-old furnace.While it was almost ten times the original repair, we agreed to having him install a new, modern, efficient unit in two days time. He arrived with a second technician, well within the target time range we had arranged, and immediately got to work. The tech worked a little over an hour to remove the old unit and install the new, making adaptations to the duct work in the process, while cleaning as he went. Cal returned at the end of the install to ensure all worked as promised and answer any questions we might have about warranty’s or unit function.We couldn’t be happier with our new furnace and the service we received from Cal Plumbing and Heating. Had Cal returned after the furnace failed a second time, I believe we would have had the discussion about replacing the unit at that time rather than later, but that was a decision influenced by a lack of heat during the holidays.

Review 2 (2024-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Cal was awesome! Easy to schedule an appointment, showed up on time and very professional.Expecting a costly repair we were happy to hear it was a simple fuse.I highly recommend Cal Plumbing &Heating

Review 3 (2024-09-10 - Rating: 5)
Arturo from Cal plumbing & heating INC answered call promptly and arrived at 9 am on a Monday morning during this heat wave. My air conditioner evaporator coil pan was leaking so we couldn’t use ac. He fixed it within 30 minutes, price was reasonable. He was very knowledgeable, kind and explained everything. I will use this company for future issues. Thank you Cal plumbing & heating INC⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Review 4 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Great Team. Fair Prices. Quick Service! Ive been looking for a good plumber for too long. Cal is my new go to plumber. Thanks Guys!

Review 5 (2019-04-30 - Rating: 5)
Cal was a pleasure to work with, was very detailed and honest in his recommendations, and gave me a great deal on a nice mini-split heat pump. I also really appreciated that he stopped by during the install to check on things. Oliver and David did an excellent job with the install and took their time and went the extra mile to install a metal cover for the refrigerant lines that looks great. Overall I would highly recommend Cal Plumbing & heating to anyone.

Review 6 (2023-12-28 - Rating: 5)
I hired them to re-plumb our bathroom plumbing system and met Javier. He was really capable and performed the full project in a short period of time. What I like the most is that he worked quickly and cleanly in our bathroom. I will continue to use this firm.

Review 7 (2019-05-01 - Rating: 5)
Thank you David and Oliver !After having some issue with our heater in our house we were lucky to find Cal Plumbing and Heating to repair our ducts .When David arrived he immediately crawled under the house and checked all the vents and ducts and found the issue . David gave me several Options and was willing to work with our budget to get the job done .We had another company out to check the problem and all that guy did was hold his phone in front of the heater and said he couldnt fix it.David and Oliver were friendly , helpful, and did an amazing job fixing our system. They took away all the old ducts and made everything look clean and new. If You need any HVac work done, Cal will be the first people I call.Thank you again David and Oliver for providing such great service .

Review 8 (2018-10-17 - Rating: 5)
I had a wonderful experience with Cal and David from Cal Plumbing and Heating. This company is professional and David did an outstanding job installing my water heater. He was so polite and enjoyable to talk to. They are top-notch! I highly recommend them and will be using them in the future. Thank you!

Review 9 (2020-04-24 - Rating: 5)
I received prompt email and text notifications with my appointment status, which I appreciate. My appointment time slot was 8am-10am, and David O. arrived at 8am, which I appreciate.I needed a leak under my kitchen sink to be looked at, and he found the issue to be the garbage disposal (which I had anticipated). I let him know that I was using a home warranty, and with that, he let me know my different options of different disposals. I did not feel pressured to make any particular decision, and I appreciate his integrity and great knowledge. Would definitely call them again! David is great!

Review 10 (2019-04-24 - Rating: 5)
Cal Plumbing was referred to us under our home warranty. We discovered black mold on the carpet in our daughter’s room and we couldn’t figure out where the moisture was coming from as it didn’t seem to be an obvious leak. Due to the mold issue, Cal Plumbing prioritized our home and gave me a one hour window of time the day we called. I received a call from the plumber, David giving me a heads-up that we would arrive shortly and within the window of time quoted. David was friendly and patient over the phone as I briefly explained the matter. He arrived 15 minutes later and immediately started investigating. He discovered where water/moisture was entering from the outside and took the time to walk me through what was happening. While this was outside of his area of plumbing, he was very knowledgeable and helpful with recommending a path forward that included having the area tested and treated for mold and then advised how a contractor could stop water from entering our home. I found Cal Plumbing to be patient, friendly, knowledgeable and above all...helpful!

Review 11 (2018-12-17 - Rating: 5)
David was great. He came on this me and was super quick. Nice and friendly he was vary professional. He was nice and polite he addressed the situation right away.will be calling them if I ever need my plumbing done again. Call them they are great!

Review 12 (2019-10-17 - Rating: 5)
Cal plumbing was awesome! This was unbelievable service. They replaced my old cracked toilet the same day I called for service. The serviceman, Oliver, went out to more than one warehouse to send me pictures and specs so that I could select my new toilet. The job was completed under 2 hours and the bathroom was left spotless.

Review 13 (2018-09-02 - Rating: 5)
My A/C wasnt working correctly and of course, trying to find a repair service who can fit you into their schedule on Labor Day Weekend in August is quite challenging! But Cal actually answered my call and came over that same morning. He was very professional and honest - he initially thought there might be a leak which would have been considerably more expensive, but ultimately determined that the problem was that we were long overdue on changing our filter! I was a little embarrassed but he kindly bought us two new filters while running his tests to confirm that there was no leak, and charged a very reasonable rate - no extra fees for coming on a holiday weekend. I would definitely call him again for any future issues.

Review 14 (2019-03-26 - Rating: 5)
Cal Plumbing sent Dave Ontiveros to work on our waterline for the fridge and it is phenomenal! First he was able to efficiently locate the pipes and minimizing the cut to the dry wall. He also fix the atrocious job created by the previous plumbers whom failed at their job. Dave is extremely proficient and highly recommended for your plumbing needs.

Review 15 (2019-09-06 - Rating: 5)
These guys are awesome. Id give 10 stars if I could. I called Cal on the day after we moved in. He came out in the afternoon and gave us an amazing price. The guys showed up at 9am next day, worked for 12 hours. Put in two furnaces and condensers for our new 4500 square feet house. We are all cool now. Oliver, William, David and Calixto are absolutely awesome. We highly recommend them.

Review 16 (2019-07-24 - Rating: 5)
David O. at Cal Plumbing was prompt and professional in repairing a broken water valve line behind my refrigerator. He explained the problem and corrected the issue by providing a new pipe valve. Honest and fair priced. Appreciated the solid service and quality work. Thanks David for your help.

Review 17 (2019-07-22 - Rating: 5)
After calling a few places that tried charging me an Arm & Leg I found Cal Plumbing. I needed the handle to my shower 🚿 fixed. I called around 11am and by 1pm they were already at my home they were able to do the job quick and they charged me a fair price far less then what other places were trying to charge me. So I definitely recommend Cal Plumbing they are fast, friendly and will not take advantage you. 5 stars 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

Review 18 (2019-06-01 - Rating: 5)
David replaced my faulty regulator on the main water line, and installed a new recirculating pump for my hot water line. He does great work and took care to ensure I understood what was needed. He also cleaned everything up and left the place cleaner than when he started!

Review 19 (2019-10-17 - Rating: 5)
David is everything a homeowner wants in a professional technician. He understands the machinery, he empathizes with the customer’s dilemma, and he goes the extra distance to get the job done efficiently and to homeowner satisfaction. I highly recommend Cal Plumbing & Heating based on what I saw today.

Review 20 (2019-01-10 - Rating: 5)
Awesome service, they did a great job and were on time. The plumber we had was David. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and did the work quickly. We will be using them in the future if we need anything else done.

Review 21 (2014-10-18 - Rating: 5)
Late at night when I had a water leak in my Kitchen, I called Cal Plumbing and they were great to respond to my emergency. They did not hesitated to respond immediately. Usually plumbing services are high in cost, and I thought that since this was an emergency call and in the middle of the night that I was going to spend a fortune, but no COST IS LOW…in other words INEXPENSIVE. I really like the service, they were really knowledgeable about what they were doing, and great customer service. They are a great team, and really know how to do their job, I would easily recommend everyone that is in need of a great plumber to call CAL PLUMBING.

Review 22 (2020-05-12 - Rating: 5)
William just came to our house. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They are ordering the parts now and as far as contractors go hes been one of the best Ive dealt with in my house. Id recommend this company to anyone. Theres a reason they have a 5 with 62 reviews!

Review 23 (2019-11-21 - Rating: 5)
David Ontiveros did an outstanding job. We had a leak detection company here for 3 hours and they were not able to find the leak. It only took David a 15 mins. The job was completed efficiently, clean and in less than an hour. David is my go to guy from now on for any further plumbing issues

Review 24 (2015-03-03 - Rating: 5)
Their service was great. I had so many plumbing jobs done through other companys but this is the best I have gotten. The job was done right and on time. They come when you need them and they are upfront with you as far as the price. The cost is low and is well quality job.If you need any Plumbing or Heating job to be done, This is were you should call.

Review 25 (2024-11-04 - Rating: 5)
Ernie super friendly competitive pricingWould recommend 100 percent 👍🏼

Review 26 (2015-02-26 - Rating: 5)
I have been a customer of Cal Plumbing for over 8 years. i am currently managing at The Reserve @ 4s Ranch, in San Diego, California. Cal has been my go to guy for the past 8 years for ALL my Plumbing, heat and air. he is by far very depenable and competitive in all his pricing.i highly reccomend him to all my sister properties and friends looking for a good company...thanks again Cal

Review 27 (2019-05-23 - Rating: 5)
William & Oliver came out on 5/22/19 to check the hot water line and central air unit upstairs in the attic.William & Oliver were very professional, informative, friendly, and most of all patient.After inspecting showing them the areas they spent some time digging in deeper.They reported their findings in detail (I mean great detail) and offered to come out the very next morning to begin the repairs.I HIGHLY recommend them if you have any issues... as you will be treated with respect, be well informed of the issues and repairs, and professional conduct.Thank you guys for taking care of us!

Review 28 (2018-11-26 - Rating: 5)
We had a hose bib leak and David came out within an hour. He was very skilled and knowledgeable. He had the leak fixed in a jiffy! Very pleasant, professional, and reasonable. Thank you Cal Plumbing!!!

Review 29 (2019-08-27 - Rating: 5)
David Ontiveros from Cal Plumbing and Heating provided excellent service to fix my bathroom sinks leak problem. He showed up on time and resolved the issues quickly. highly recommend their service.

Review 30 (2019-10-23 - Rating: 5)
David O. came out right on time and fixed spa jets and also informed me how to take care of spa tub to make it last longer. Then before he left he showed me an easier way to get to the motor and pump of jets cabinet.He was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Review 31 (2019-05-17 - Rating: 5)
William arrived right on time. He was friendly, professional, serviceful, and did an excellent job, efficiently and quickly. I will definitely call Cal Plumbing & Heating Inc. when the need arises! Many thanks, William!

Review 32 (2019-10-29 - Rating: 5)
I needed to be rescued by an experienced plumber when the job I was trying to do got too hard. David came to my rescue. He showed up on time and quoted me what I thought was a fair price. Within 15 minutes he had solved my problem and saved me from working into the night. Thanks David!

Review 33 (2019-11-03 - Rating: 5)
Cal and his employees were professional, thorough and experienced...and they followed up on the install after a complete Lennox HVAC unit was installed. Installing a unit in a very old house required altering the tie in to the ducts, and the work was done successfully! I recommend Cal and crew at Cal Plumbing.

Review 34 (2018-10-26 - Rating: 5)
Awesome. Couldnt find better quality service or value. Photo should speak for itself. William installed it and did 6 star job.

Review 35 (2015-07-22 - Rating: 5)
We just recently did the repiping for my rental duplex with Cal Plumbing. It was an exceptional experience with the whole crew and owner Cal. They were truly amazing on their work and setup, workflow and the crew knew exactly what assignment they need to achieve. They finish the repipe and patch up the dry walI to the almost original finish. Now that I dont have to worry about the leakage anymore and everything turn out exceptional. I am thankful to have Cal Plumbing to do the repiping work for us. I will definitely refer him to all my friends and neighbors if they ever need the repiping in their house or any plumbing issue.

Review 36 (2015-03-08 - Rating: 5)
I just reacently contacted them to have my furnace and air conditioner replace. They were easy to contact and get a quote from. Once I got a stimate they came over and the job that they did was great. Quality work was Amazing... I was hesitant to get this done cause I had seen my neighbors air conditioning and furnace job that was done by a well known company and it was not good. Im glad I contacted Cal and I got a great service and good quality work. My neighbors are all contacting him and I totaly recoment all people to call him.

Review 37 (2018-08-27 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely a true gem! After having three different companies not knowing what was wrong with my AC unit, Cal came to the rescue. On top of that, excellent service and great quality. It saved my tenants and me big time.

Review 38 (2018-11-15 - Rating: 5)
David came and fixed the kitchen sink! He was on time and had the job done in about 30 min. He even replaced another pipe joint that needed attention. I would recommend the service and use them again in the future.

Review 39 (2020-01-10 - Rating: 5)
David contacted me the day right after I had made the claim. He came on the same day, diagnosed the problem and fixed it in no time. He was very decent and professional. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Review 40 (2019-11-12 - Rating: 5)
David Ontiveros is the man for the job. He was put in a difficult situation when my landlord had him come over for a job and didnt fill him in on the problem we were facing. Needless to say, he figured it out in a professional and timely manner and was on his way.David is also very knowledgable and willing to explain what he was doing. Nice touch!

Review 41 (2020-05-30 - Rating: 5)
Our toilet was constantly running the water due to the overflow tube being broken at bottom of tube. Saw Cal working at neighbors home and asked him to take a quick look. He did and quoted me a fair price and left. I called back later (after checking other companies in the area who turned out to be a rip-off) and set up an appointment.William came with the needed parts and sorted it out in no time at all. Showed me the broken part and the rebuilt toilet works great now. Fast, Efficient, Friendly, Reasonable, and Local! Easiest 5 stars Ive ever had the privilege of awarding here on Google Reviews!

Review 42 (2020-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Installed central AC and Mini-Split. They are professional, easy to do business with, responsive pre- and post-installation and very personal. They deserve the many excellent ratings. I am glad we chose them and feel good for years to come if we need any service or repairs.

Review 43 (2014-10-16 - Rating: 5)
We had been using Cal Plumbing & Heating Inc. for 3 years now at Presidio Apartments in Oceanside CA.Here are some of the list of work they had performance in the last 4 months.Replacement of 100 gallons commercial water heater at Building K. Replacement of four 5 tons air conditioning system for the office, Gym and club house. Replacement of multiples condensers for apartments units including last one this week H104, two slab leaks at K10- and A104.For their good service, low prices and quality of work we keep having this company as vendor

Review 44 (2021-02-08 - Rating: 5)
David was awesome; gave us great insight on the problems with our plumbing. Also, explained how to help prevent it from happening again! Professional and Great service! Thank you!

Review 45 (2019-09-21 - Rating: 5)
David did an awesome job fixing our Shower/Bath diverter leak. He was extremely professional, neat, and quick. This company is great!

Review 46 (2017-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Had a backup in one of my bathrooms, Cal came out that day, found my clean-outs, unclogged it, and then resealed my toliet for a great price. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a honest business. Thanks Cal!

Review 47 (2020-12-08 - Rating: 5)
David came out to fix my heater and he went above and beyond to fix it. It hadnt been running. Now its so warm, i dont have to worry about a cold ,clammy winter. And very reasonably priced. Will definetly use this company again.👍

Review 48 (2020-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Very courteous and professional. David helped me with my water heater and took time to answer all my questions and give advice about my heater. Would highly recommend them.

Review 49 (2019-05-29 - Rating: 5)
David O. did a great job clearing a toilet clog from our old cast iron pipes. I would recommend him again!

Review 50 (2019-11-23 - Rating: 5)
William was excellent! Knew what he was doing, took care to keep things clean and explain what was going on. Will use them in the future!

Review 51 (2019-05-01 - Rating: 5)
David was attentive and called ahead to ensure his arrival. quickly took care of our leak

Review 52 (2020-03-11 - Rating: 5)
David was extremely helpful and was able to navigate the combination of landlord and home warranties... Great job!

Review 53 (2020-08-20 - Rating: 5)
Same day service!!! Awesome! Very professional, helpful, and friendly. Definitely recommend Cal.

Review 54 (2019-04-12 - Rating: 5)
David from the company was super helpful, explained everything and generally a true gentleman!

Review 55 (2019-05-22 - Rating: 5)
Quick, excellent service by David. Very pleasant to deal with, knowledgeable and friendly.

Review 56 (2020-01-15 - Rating: 5)
Great experience! The company our home warranty first assigned to our claim lost our appointment. In the midst of a mini heat wave here in Southern California, these guys had a Saturday afternoon appointment available. William from Cal Plumbing was polite and went above and beyond to get our AC unit up and running again!

Review 57 (2018-12-21 - Rating: 5)
David of Cal Plumbing did a fantastic job fixing our fridge ice maker water valve! The valve was too old and blocked the water. David quickly determined a new valve was needed, ran to the hardware store, and replaced the valve! Everything was done nicely and smoothly.

Review 58 (2017-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Cal Plumbing changed my water heater for me. They came in a timely manner and provided excellent service. I would use them again and would recommend their services to others in the future.

Review 59 (2019-09-30 - Rating: 5)
Great work by David Ontiveros ! Personal friendly informative and affordable!

Review 60 (2019-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Oliver did a great job, insuring that our new born baby is safe, especially with the types of refrigeration used in our house hold.

Review 61 (2014-11-20 - Rating: 5)
Cal plumbing is one of the most reliable vendors we work with, we can always depend on him not only to show up, but to get the job done right. We are always grateful for his attention to detail and affordable pricing.

Review 62 (2014-11-12 - Rating: 5)
I would like to take the time, to tell you guys about this company,This company has done great work for me and my husband. Over the years we have had issues with our home and it always seems to be little things here and there, But in fact it gets hard at times to be having repairs here and there. For the last few months I have contacted CAL PLUMBING AND HEATING, and all my problems have stop, the jobs that other companies were doing were not as great as they have been with CAL, it seems that they would just to lame work to keep getting my money, but not with CAL, he has done a great job and has GUARANTEE every single one of them, he has fix stuff that others have done wrong.Our home if finally coming together thanks to this company. I feel like family with the service that he provides.I will continue using them and will recommend to all of you to try him, he is the best at what he does.