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About Alvarez Plumbing
Alvarez Plumbing has served Salinas and the Monterey Bay area since 1988, making it one of the longest-running plumbing operations in the region. The family-owned business maintains a 4.9-star rating across 230 reviews and operates on a 24/7 basis, meaning relief is available whenever a pipe bursts or a water heater fails. Serving Salinas, Monterey, Carmel, Watsonville, and Seaside, the company holds full licensing, insurance, and bonding, a credential bar set higher than what many competitors maintain.
What distinguishes Alvarez Plumbing is its combination of longevity and breadth. The team handles everything from routine faucet replacements to complex repiping projects, water heater installations, and hydro jetting services. Their video camera inspection technology allows diagnosis without invasive wall demolition, and backflow testing keeps commercial clients in compliance with Monterey Bay regional codes. This range means a single phone call covers nearly any plumbing need, from a dripping fixture to a full waste-line replacement.
Homeowners who reviewed the company describe specific technicians by name. Hector arrived same-day to replace a kitchen faucet, install a touch-sensor faucet, swap a garbage disposal, and snake a clogged drain, all in one visit. David tackled a water heater installation in a cramped location requiring door removal, completing the work withcare and restoring everything properly. Juan not only fixed a faucet issue but proactively showed the homeowner how to clear debris from hoses to restore water pressure. These detailed accounts reflect the kind of hands-on problem-solving that earns 5-star ratings.
What Customers Say
Six of six randomly sampled reviews award 5 stars, with technicians Hector, Juan, David, and Doug named directly. Same-day service appears in two reviews, and three reviews specifically mention the office staff (Diane) as helpful. No negative sentiment appears in available feedback, this contractor has achieved a perfect 5.0 average across the sample.
Working Hours
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
Services
Water Heater Repair & Installation
Tank and tankless water heater replacement, repair, and new installation. Handles brand-agnostic installs in confined locations.
Emergency Plumbing
24/7 same-day response for burst pipes, leaks, backups, and other urgent residential and commercial plumbing failures.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
Snake service for routine clogs and high-pressure hydro jetting for severe blockages and sewer lines.
Repiping & Waste/Water/Gas Lines
Complete repiping projects, waste-line replacement, water piping, and gas line installation and repair.
Faucets, Fixtures & Garbage Disposals
Faucet replacement, fixture installation, garbage disposal swap, and touch-sensor upgrades.
Backflow Prevention & Testing
Backflow device installation, testing, and certification to meet Monterey Bay regional codes.
Plumbing Video Camera Inspection
Diagnostic camera inspection to locate leaks, blockages, or pipe damage without invasive wall removal.
Green Inspections & New Installations
Energy-conscious plumbing inspections and new installation services for renovations and new construction.