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5 Best Plumbers in Salinas (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 plumbers in Salinas on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A kitchen sink that starts leaking at 7 AM or drains that quit at 2 in the morning leave little time to shop around, so it helps to know which plumbers in Salinas have a record behind them. Between them these companies hold more than 1,600 Google reviews, and every one is rated 4.7 or higher. The gap is in the size of the track record, with review counts running from more than 50 to more than 990.

Short answer: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the deepest record in Salinas, with a 4.7 rating from more than 990 Google reviews. Alvarez Plumbing (4.9, more than 260 reviews) and My Plumber Inc. (5.0, more than 180) are the locally run alternatives. Reviewers attached prices only to individual jobs, so treat any figure as an anecdote and ask for a written quote.
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Salinas Plumbers Compared Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.7 ★ 996 Large review base, drains and leaks View ›
2 Alvarez Plumbing 4.9 ★ 268 Water heaters and sewer clogs View ›
3 My Plumber Inc. 5.0 ★ 189 Repipes and sewer repair View ›
4 MZ Plumbing 5.0 ★ 103 Leaks and after-hours calls View ›
5 Mr Flow Plumbing Inc 4.9 ★ 52 Tankless heaters and new installs View ›
5 Best Plumbers in Salinas (2026)

Who to call, and for what

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.7996 Google reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup works from Madison Lane and covers drain and sewer cleaning, leak and fixture repairs and water heaters, with Google also listing drainage, excavating and septic work. Its website says it is operated as an independent contractor and advertises emergency availability around the clock. Customers can book online.

What people praise

  • A kitchen sink leak reported at 7 AM was shut off by 8:30 and the faucet replaced by 11
  • Reviewers describe quick response to a 2 AM drain emergency
  • A roof drain blocked with pine needles and mud was cleared with high-pressure equipment the same day it was called in
  • Crews are described as friendly, professional and good at communicating progress

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was put off by needing two visits to produce an estimate, though the work itself was rated top-notch
Reputation scorecardrank in Salinas
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume996 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It holds far more reviews than any other plumber here, which is why it ranks first even with the lowest star rating of the group. A sensible default for drains, leaks and after-hours calls.

1130 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907

Alvarez Plumbing logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Alvarez Plumbing

4.9268 Google reviews

Alvarez Plumbing is a Salinas plumber based on Victor Street. Its website says it has served Salinas and the Monterey Bay area since 1988 and offers 24/7 emergency and water heater service, and Google also lists septic and sewage disposal work. Reviews describe water heater replacements, a tankless conversion estimate, drain snaking and kitchen fixture work.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise water heater work done with careful attention to detail and a same-day estimate
  • A main sewer clog on a Friday afternoon was dispatched and snaked quickly
  • Office staff are named and thanked for returning calls and rearranging schedules
  • One customer says the total came in lower than expected, and others call the price reasonable
Reputation scorecardrank in Salinas
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume268 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-rated local shop for water heaters and drain work, with 4.9 stars across more than 260 reviews. Its review base is smaller than Roto-Rooter's, so it ranks second.

365 Victor St, Salinas, CA 93907

My Plumber Inc. logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

My Plumber Inc.

5.0189 Google reviews

My Plumber Inc. is a family-run plumbing company on Nissen Road in Salinas, though its website is named for Monterey. The site lists drain cleaning and hydrojetting, water heater installation and repair, repipes, sewer and water line replacement and video sewer inspection. It names Marina, Seaside, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Prunedale, Del Rey Oaks and Spreckels as places it serves.

What people praise

  • A father-and-son team is credited with a recirculating pump replacement that one customer called impeccable
  • A broken pipe in concrete was repaired in about an hour, according to one reviewer
  • A sewer backup at an elderly customer's home was handled at rates the reviewer found reasonable next to other quotes
  • Plumbers explain the problem and how to prevent it from returning

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer noted that the compression fittings used on his job cost more, though he had no regrets
Reputation scorecardrank in Salinas
Rating5 / 5
Review volume189 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for pipe repairs, sewer problems and larger replacements, with a 5.0 across more than 180 reviews. Its record is shorter than the top two, so it sits third.

115 Nissen Rd, Salinas, CA 93901

MZ Plumbing logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

MZ Plumbing

5.0103 Google reviews

MZ Plumbing is a plumber that Google also files under drainage service and water treatment supply. It lists no street address and no website, so a phone call is the way in, and it is worth confirming it covers your address. Google shows weekday hours from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, though one reviewer reports a prompt response to an after-hours call.

What people praise

  • A small ceiling leak reported in the morning was fixed the same morning, along with a boiler pipe
  • A difficult leak was fixed, and the plumber checked in the next day
  • A customer with an emergency said MZ responded promptly after hours when their insurer was slow to dispatch
  • Repeat customers say they have used the company several times

Worth knowing

  • No street address or website is listed, so confirm service area and hours by phone
Reputation scorecardrank in Salinas
Rating5 / 5
Review volume103 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Rated 5.0 across more than 100 reviews, with specific praise for fast leak repairs. With no website or address to check, a call to confirm coverage is the first step.

Mr Flow Plumbing Inc logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Mr Flow Plumbing Inc

4.952 Google reviews

Mr Flow Plumbing Inc is a family-owned plumber on Quail Run Circle. Its website advertises 24/7 emergency and residential service, drains, water heaters, sewer cleaning, water treatment and backflow work, and says it serves Salinas along with Monterey and Santa Cruz County. It also notes that Spanish is spoken.

What people praise

  • A homeowner said the technician filed a manufacturer warranty claim on a tankless water heater, saving hundreds on parts
  • A local contractor uses the company for renovation, new-install and emergency work
  • Customers describe prompt proposals before work starts and fair pricing
  • A four-toilet installation was described as fast and seamless

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base on this page, at more than 50 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Salinas
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume52 · 73rd
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 from more than 50 reviews that look strong on tankless heaters and new work. The record is shorter than the others, which keeps it in fifth.

36 Quail Run Cir Unit 100 J, Salinas, CA 93907

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How the scorecard works

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the company, compared with other Salinas plumbers in the pool. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from nearly a thousand people counts for more than a 5.0 from a hundred. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives plumbing prices in Salinas (2026)

We have no published rate cards for these companies, so there is no price table here. Cost depends on the job, access to the pipe, whether the call is after hours, and whether a trench or a new fixture is involved. Get a written estimate before work starts, and ask whether a diagnostic visit is charged separately.

Plumbers near you in the Salinas area

These companies work out of Salinas, from Madison Lane, Victor Street, Nissen Road and Quail Run Circle. My Plumber Inc. names Marina, Seaside, Monterey, Carmel, Prunedale and Spreckels on its site, and Mr Flow Plumbing lists Monterey, Soledad, Watsonville and Santa Cruz. Searching for a plumber near me? Each listing carries a phone number and map link so you can find the closest option.

What to ask a Salinas plumber first

  • Is the quote flat-rate or hourly, and is the diagnostic visit charged separately?
  • Are you licensed and insured in California? Can I see your license number?
  • Do you charge extra for evenings, weekends or middle-of-the-night calls?
  • Does the estimate cover permits and the cost of removing the old unit?
  • Do you file manufacturer warranty claims if a new part fails early?

Frequently asked questions

Which Salinas plumbers advertise emergency service at any hour?

The websites of Roto-Rooter, Alvarez Plumbing and Mr Flow Plumbing all advertise 24/7 emergency availability, and My Plumber Inc. says it works seven days a week. MZ Plumbing lists weekday daytime hours on Google, but one reviewer reports it answered an after-hours emergency, so call to confirm.

Can a Salinas plumber handle a tankless water heater?

Alvarez Plumbing’s reply to a reviewer mentions a tankless conversion, and My Plumber Inc. lists tank and tankless water heaters on its site. A reviewer also credits Mr Flow Plumbing with diagnosing a Navien tankless unit and filing a warranty claim.

Do these plumbers also work in Monterey and Seaside?

My Plumber Inc. names Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Carmel and Pacific Grove on its site. Mr Flow Plumbing says it serves Monterey and Santa Cruz County, and Alvarez Plumbing describes the Monterey Bay area. One Roto-Rooter reviewer refers to the Monterey branch, so ask which crew would come to you.

What did Salinas customers pay for a water heater replacement?

Google’s price tags on two Alvarez Plumbing reviews show a water heater swap with new connections, a toilet and a faucet at $1,800 to $2,000, and another customer’s installation at more than $2,000. These are single jobs, so treat them as anecdotes and ask for a written quote.

The short version

Roto-Rooter is the safest default for drains and leaks given its far larger track record, while Alvarez Plumbing and My Plumber Inc. are well-reviewed local alternatives for water heaters and pipe work. Whoever you call, get the price in writing before the work starts.

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