Cal's Plumbing Inc

My son was house sitting in Encinitas and a sprinkler head by the front door broke and was gushing water. He had no idea where the shut off valve was so he called me. I'm not a plumber!

The good news is I knew Cal Campbell, who is also affectionately known by his clients as The Master Plumber of the Universe. I called him and he must have had his jet-pack on because he was on the scene in no time. Fortunately there was no real damage but that's because Cal was so efficient. For al your plumbing needs (not just those pesky emergencies) I can totally recommend Cal of Cal's Plumbing.

Cal really knows what he is doing. He diagnosed our plumbing issue which another plumber couldn't figure out and wanted to rip up stuff that didn't need to be ripped up and dug out. I think he has 20+ years of experience seeing it all and the guy is good. Came out quickly and repaired, so glad we found him.

I used Cal's plumbing to replace my toilet, he did an awesome job. Cal was very responsive in returning my calls and keeping me informed throughout the process. He was very respectful of our house and kept everything clean. He's also a really nice person. Highly recommend him.

We called Cal's Plumbing based on his Yelp reviews and we were intrigued by his moniker, Cal, Master Plumber of the Universe.  Turns out, it is spot on!  Cal is a sincere, helpful, honest guy who does great work, reasonably priced.  He calls back and shows up as promised, not always the norm in the service industry.  We had a leaky toilet, which presented as a gasket issue.  Cal suggested we try tightening the bolts and making sure it was seated properly.  We did.  No luck.  Cal came out first thing in the morning to do the work at the quoted price.  He is now our go-to guy!       Thanks Cal!

This is the second time I've used Cal's Plumbing, and he'll be my first call next time I need fast, friendly and fair service. Cal knows his stuff and does excellent quality work. (He also used safer Covid-19 practices in our home, which is much appreciated!)

Cal is the BEST plumber ever !!!! Honest and doest great work.

Great service. Returns calls and immediate service. Would highly recommend. Had to find a waterline hidden under the landscaping from previous ownership.

Cal has been our plumber for many years. He's reliable, very very competent, honest and leaves every thing clean.   We had a pressure regulator and three bathroom faucets replaced.   Cal did this while we were back east.  The day before I left, while emptying the bathroom vanity we realized the sink would most likely need to be replaced. I texted Cal and let him know the situation.  Authorized him to pick out a durable easy to clean sink.  He did.  Everything was installed and ready to go.   I trust Cal so much I didn't worry about plumbing problems while we were gone.

I paid for most of the work upfront since we weren't going to be here. Cal left a bill for the sink and installation.  I was pleased with the $225 bill for both.  It's great to have someone so trustworthy to call on.

Encinitas village park resident

Being in the trades myself I look for someone who is fair and honest and knows what they are talking about
Cal is that person , he always answers my calls right away ( which is rare in the Plumming buiss), and has the time to talk to u like a normal person . Doesn't do the oversell and my clients always thank me when I recommend him

Cal was on time, honest and got the job done quickly.  I am definitely going to use him again and recommend him highly.
Thanks Cal!

When you come home and see water running out your garage you want to know who to call. I immediately called Cal and within 45 minutes he was there ready to do whatever it took to help out. The next day a new water heater was installed with a new set up, drain pan and water line to avoid any future problems. I am recommending him to most all of clients because he is responsive and professional.

Quality of the work was good and he appeared to be quite knowledgeable. We called ahead and he was pretty straightforward about the labor charge and how long he thought it would take to fix the issue. However, I was really disappointed in the amount he charged for parts and materials. Basically charging a 500% markup. Perhaps I should have asked beforehand but I wasn't expecting such a  significant charge for parts that I know the retail cost. I think he would have been honest if asked beforehand so just make sure you do so as the work was done well, but just felt that he took advantage of us not asking. Oh well!

Had a tenant call the other day, said his shower was clogged. Called Cal to see when he could get out there and said he happened to be in that neighborhood. Called my tenant that he would be over in a few. Cal swung by and unclogged the shower in a jiffy. Tenant happy, I'm happy, all is good. Can always count on Cal to take care of my tenants. Knows what he is doing and gets the job done. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good plumber.

When you come home and see water running out your garage you want to know who to call. I immediately called Cal and within 45 minutes he was there ready to do whatever it took to help out. The next day a new water heater was installed with a new set up, drain pan and water line to avoid any future problems. I am recommending him to a client right now because he is responsive and professional.

My ex-wife and I owned a house that had old pipes and we were constantly calling plumbers to come fix the problem.  When I met Cal and called him to help me fix my problem, his estimate was higher than what I had been used to paying. When I questioned him on it, he said that the difference is that with him I pay once and get the job done right so it is much cheaper in the long run. And he was absolutely right. After he was done fixing the problem, we were truly done with it. So the reality is that while his initial outlay was a bit higher, the true cost was MUCH lower. Cal has integrity, knowledge and exceptional service. I have recommended him to many of my friends and clients and they all rave about him.

I was referred to Cal by a friend for plumbing problem at my place of employment.  I left a message and received a return call within 5 min.  Within 15 minutes he was here diagnosing our problem.  Cal is very professional, knowledgeable, and would highly recommend his services!!  Thanks Cal

I was referred to Cal's Plumbing for a burst line to the dishwasher one evening, Cal was out immediately and had the line fixed in no time. I found Cal to be very knowledgeable, capable and prompt with the highest integrity. I have referred Cal's Plumbing to several friends of mine for leaking Water heaters, rusty garbage disposals and even a backed up sewer line. The feed back I get from them is always positive. It's great to have a plumber you can trust.