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John Padilla John Padilla Plumbing, Heating & Air is a trusted plumbing company in San Diego. We are a family owned and operated business, with roots firmly grounded in the community. Father and son - John and Johnnie Padilla - are San Diego natives familiar with the residents and their plumbing needs. John has over 40 years of experience in the plumbing industry, while Johnnie has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

John Padilla is a San Diego native who has been working in the plumbing industry since 1970. He served as a Plumbing Specialist while in the United States Air Force. Once he finished his service, he returned to San Diego to work as a plumber in new construction, service, and repair.
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  • Year established: 2010
  • Employees: 7
  • Licensed
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Heating & Cooling
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John Padilla Plumbing, Heating & Air knows how important it is to stay comfortable, no matter the time of year. Through scorching summers and frigid winters, our HVAC specialists in San Diego help keep your home and business a cozy 70 degrees. We take the time to carefully inspect and diagnose your heating and cooling units to ensure they function the way they should.
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At John Padilla Plumbing, Heating & Air, our skilled San Diego plumbers are committed to providing excellent plumbing services. We value the trust our customers place in us, which is why we strive to exceed all of their expectations. Whether you have a clogged drain or need to repair a leaking pipe, we're on the job!
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Shelly F.
Jun 30, 2022
I called and told them that our problem was in the toilet and back up into the shower. The kitchen was not involved. They quoted me $110. They get out here and see that it is exactly where I told them it is and then the quote went to $365. Bait and switch. George Baird, plumber, is coming out and will snake the mainline for $50. 60 if he hast to go onto the roof
Cathy M.
Jun 30, 2022
Fernando was a total pro from start to finish. He was very friendly and informative and tackled the toughest job with ease. His great attitude relieved a lot of my stress especially because they had to jackhammer the foundation and find the leak - which they did in no time. Amazing work and attitude and I could not have been more pleased with a job well done.
D. Z.
Jun 26, 2022
I called the Padilla Plumbing Company and left a message for an estimate on a heater replacement. Padilla company responded very quickly and we discussed the situation. I set up an appointment and there employee Julio arrived on time as estimated. After reviewing the situation, we discussed the work needed. Before I approved he called his management and they gave me some options.

I discussed the options and then proceeded with the work to be done. The Padilla company is very good with follow ups, communication and feedback. Julio did an excellent job on replacing the Water heater and inspected all the area for safety. Everything was brought up to code, I recommend them, thanks Julio great job! Dave Z
Dustin Markley
Jun 21, 2022
Over the weekend our main line was clogged. We called John Padilla Pluming and they took great care of us. Edgar was a life saver. He was able to come out on Fathers Day to diagnose the issue right away and got us back and running in no time. Very affordable compared to the other companies we called and we knew we were in good hands from the moment he arrived. I highly recommend John Padilla Plumbing for all your plumbing needs. Thanks for all the help!
Victoria Johnson
Jun 14, 2022
I needed a plumber to fix my clogged kitchen sink and the reviews for John Padilla Plumbing caught my attention. I booked online and called to confirm. My appointment for today was confirmed and Angel and Julio showed up sooner than my original window. They cleared the clog, removed the garbage disposal, and installed a new kitchen faucet that I provided.

Both Angel and Julio did an amazing job at keeping the area clean and dry. Cody was also friendly and polite during my phone conversation with him. I already recommended them to a friend and will definitely call on them for any future plumbing needs.
Michelle Yodice
Jun 13, 2022
I was very impressed from the first initial call U made to John Padilla Plumbing. The dispatch person was able to locate someone out in the field and he did say that someone would call me and they sure did. The nicest man by the name of Randy, immediately addressed my concerns after I explained to him what was the problem I the shower. I scheduled them to come out.

They called and gave me a 20 minute time. Let me tell you Randy and Jose came in and were so professional and got right to the problem. They cleaned up after the work was done. Made sure I was satisfied. I can't thank you both enough. I would certainly recommend them to anyone. I hope I don't need to call for something else but if I need a professional, honest, reliable and affordable, I will use them again. Thanks again Michelle
Nikki Ellison
Jun 04, 2022
So we had an emergency leak and was informed to call John Padilla plumbing inc so we did, they came the next day on time and very professional. Brandon and Tristan were amazing. We had a plumbing/drain leak that was coming out from the ceiling so they had to cut through that and fix the leak. They were really fast and efficient. They didn't leave a mess or anything and cleaned up after They also informed us about what was happening, took pics of everything and was able to send them to us no problem. Thank you Brandon and Tristan, they deserve a raise!
M. Beason
Jun 04, 2022
Our plumbing technician, Brandon Buss, was very knowledgeable and explained everything. We had a lot of questions. Brandon was very patient and helped us decide what was the most urgent work to be done. Once decided, the quote was very reasonable. The work was done quickly and our new pipes and outflow are exceptional. We will be using this company again for future plumbing upgrades.
Henri N.
May 29, 2022
Great customer service and knowledgeable plumbers. Always a pleasure to work with this company.
Mom S.
May 23, 2022
Their services are efficient and you can tell they care about the customers. We had plumbing issues in our home. We needed to shut the water off for repairs. I have an elderly mother at home so we were getting ready to rent a hotel room for the night. Brandon and his crew made sure they fixed it so we could remain in our home and use the water. This is amazing service and I highly recommend them. Thank you so much!
Lisa Henderson
May 21, 2022
Martin and Julio installed new copper pipes in our master bathroom shower remodel, and replaced several old angle stops throughout the house. They were very professional, and extremely nice to work with. It's great to have knowledgeable, reliable plumbers like Martin and Julio to call when you need help with your plumbing. Service: Shower installation
Joseph Lewis
May 10, 2022
These guys were absolutely great from scheduling to execution. We woke up in a panic because our water heater had been leaking from the bottom all night. We called that morning and they were at our door with a brand new water heater that afternoon. Julio, the technician, was super friendly and very attentive to the work that we wanted done. He upgraded all of our hardware up to current California code and the work was flawless. Prices on water heaters have definitely gone up in the last decade but their prices were super fair and the quality is top notch. I'll definitely use them again.
Rosana T.
May 09, 2022
Wonderful company to work with. I am very happy we don't have to worry about finding a plumber anymore. Thank you Fernando for fixing our issues. On time and very pleasant.
Ariana S.
Apr 28, 2022
Our bathroom sink began to flood in our apartment and immediately we called our project manager who then called John Padilla Plumbing and Randy and Danny were there within the hour to fix the issue. They were able to identify the problem, assess the damage, and fix everything with ease and in a timely manner. Randy and Danny even were able to install a new vanity within the visit since the previous one was completely water logged. What I thought was going to be a weeks worth of maintenance was able to be resolved in a day. Thank you so much!
LeeAnn G.
Apr 23, 2022
We had 2 toilets backed up on a weekend, were stressed out cuz Monday was a holiday & of course you pay extra for emergency. but we sucked it up and paid the extra fees. and we got an extra amazing plumber, Brandon, to come to the rescue from John Padilla Plumbing, Inc. Brandon was calm and smart and knew exactly what he was doing to provide the best service and the most cost-effective fix to our problem.

I felt he was trustworthy and didn't feel like he would try to sell us services (like the rooter company that came the day before) that weren't necessary. He took time to answer my many questions without rushing me. He went the extra mile, and I have already given his name to a few neighbors and friends. At some point we all need an excellent plumber, and I will not hesitate to call again when needed. Thank you Brandon B. for going the extra mile. I'd give you 10 starts if I could! ~Lee Ann G.
Ramir Ocampo
Mar 20, 2022
Heard dripping behind walls, David came to check it out. Very professional and very informative. The next day, Fernando and Angel came in to inspect the wall, turns out there was a big gap from the shower spout to the wall which caused water to go through. they immediately came in the next day to repair it. Super cool guys and super professional. It's hard to find genuine plumbers out there. For your plumbing needs, give them a call. John Padilla Plumbing. 5 stars!
George N.
Mar 12, 2022
There was some a water leak in my garage coming from unit about my garage at complex that I live at, and John Padilla needed access to my garage on two occasions to do some repairs and my tools started coming up missing from my garage out of nowhere, someone with access keys went through the crawl space on the other side of wall to garage removed the plywood broke the drywall and enter my garage, the only persons with keys are home owners Association, and John Padilla plumbing company not accusing but very suspicious
Petra B.
Feb 24, 2022
Very pleased with their service. Friendly and very informative. Will recommend it to my family and friends. :-
Vanessa Anton
Feb 16, 2022
I've been using John Padilla Plumbing for several years now and am always impressed with their professionalism. Randy was especially helpful in determining that I did not actually need a new toilet! He was able to fix my 45 year old toilet and saved me some money. Jose was awesome as well. I'm always thankful for the expertise from John Padilla Plumbing!
Sean S.
Jan 15, 2022
Edgar and Angel were very professional and knowledgeable. I was more than happy with their service. They were prompt and efficient. I will definitely use them again! My name is Sean Simmons, Chula Vista, CA
Bob Morris
Jan 10, 2022
I called John Padilla for a new water heater because my old one was 18 years old and the service man i had over to the house a year ago (for the wall furnace) was competant, righteous and reasonable. They succeeded again! Professional, courteous service, good work, good communication and less expensive than the bigger Plumbing businesses in town. Recommended.
Wanda Porrata
Dec 28, 2021
Satisfied customer! Thank you Yoshi and Tristan! No more leaking shower head! Job well done! Wanda
Cindy Lucero
Dec 09, 2021
John Padilla Plumbing came out to my property to repair a slab leak that was in the backyard of the home. Ricardo was incredibly professional, and took the time to explain to my husband and I exactly what repairs were being made. When the repair was completed, Ricardo and his apprentice took the time to properly clean up their work area before leaving. I could not be happier with this companies service!
Barbara Dewitt
Dec 06, 2021
Manolo was on time and called when on the way and he found a commercial parking place downtown. I liked that there was a picture of him which helped me identify him easily at the front door. He was very careful with my white limestone floors. Clogged drains are not fun or leaking sink stoppers, but Manolo fixed everything quickly and left no mess. Piece of cake!
Mark Johnson
Dec 05, 2021
John Padilla was very timely in sending Edgar to our home to repair an emergency drain clog. We just bought the house, so we were very concerned when both our kitchen and bathroom drains were backing up. Edgar was efficient in his work to unclog our drain and was extremely quick in diagnosing the issue. He took the time to explain not only his repair work but also preemptive measures we could take to prevent the problem from arising again.

Overall John Padilla plumbing created a very user friendly experience and ensured our minor headache didn't turn into a migraine. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely use them again!
Phillip S.
Nov 23, 2021
Fantastic work by Edgar and Tristen. I had a severely clogged kitchen sink that ran into the mainline for the bathroom sink and shower. I don't know the last time the line was serviced, the building is over 50 years old so there was an incredible amount of build up and a very unique drain system that failed miserably. The whole house smelled terrible. Edgar and Tristen were very professional.

They quickly diagnosed and solved the issue in less than 4 hours. The end result was better than I expected! I was extremely happy with their work and would highly recommend these two professionals to anyone with a plumbing problem.
Angela A.
Oct 26, 2021
This company exceeded our expectations. They came to my house. On time.fixed my sink. Listened to my other plumbing concerns.did the jobs i needed. Gave me recommendations. Kept the price within the quoted price. Did great work overall! Randy was very professional. Thank you for the attentive professional care. Also thank you for keeping the job within the estimated price!
Andy Gilcrest
Oct 15, 2021
John Padilla Plumbing is the best for all your plumbing needs! My company has trusted and relied on Padilla Plumbing for all of our properties that we manage. Padilla plumbing is also the only plumber I trust to have in my own home. WORK WITH THE BEST!
R. Mills
Oct 02, 2021
Great job. We had another plumber, he did not fix it. John Padilla Plumbing came out, scheduling we fast and easy, they sent a text saying they were on the way with the name and photo of the technician, the fixed it quickly, very reasonable and called that afternoon to make sure I was satisfied and went through what was found and how it was fixed. Wow! Never had service from a plumber like this. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Professional, good value, great service and very responsive!
Whitney Vazza
Sep 22, 2021
I had such a great experience with JPP! Our technicians, Edgar and Tristan, were super professional and efficient. I scheduled our services/repairs during my daughter's nap and they were super mindful of being quiet coming in to replace our garbage disposal, which was so sweet. It also was replaced much faster than I anticipated, which was a pleasant surprise.

They also replaced a damaged main water line and hydro jetted our main line along with the bathroom and kitchen line to clear all sludge and debris. The service was efficient, they were so sweet to our family, and at the end of the day the value of the service is unmatched. Highly recommend!
Janice D.
Aug 22, 2021
My kitchen sink started to flood with water out of nowhere we called this company and in less than an hour one of their guys, Randy, arrived and fixed the problem. Great customer service, fast and convenient would not hesitate to call them again.
Ollie Z.
Aug 20, 2021
Had a slow leak behind the wall in my bathroom, my HOA came out to inspect and left a giant hole in the wall but called John Padilla Plumbing. Randy was the tech who came out, he was early, efficient, respectful and even helped out with cleaning up when he was all done. Our unit is set up that when he needed to shut off the water it shuts off to 15 other units as well, so he was conscious of this as well which I thought was nice. Randy was also respectful of my pets, I have a dog who is not a fan of new people and him respecting that was huge. My pipe is repaired, no leaking, and both hot and cold water are working wonderfully.
Sonia Cota Leon
Jul 21, 2021
This is my go to company for anything plumbing related. I have been a client for many years. It was easy to schedule an appointment. My water heater had a drain valve leak. Brandon came to the rescue and replaced it in no time. He was courteous and professional, and he didn't leave a mess. I would definitely hire this company again.
Scott M.
Jul 18, 2021
Javier took the time to explain various issues to me and helped identify the location of the water shut off valve to the house. We will bring them back for other projects.
Yesenia S.
Jul 09, 2021
From now on I will only use John Padilla Plumbing Services! I had a problem with our bathroom ceiling, it was leaking water, Julius took care of the problem in only one hour! Very professional and courteous service, affordable and with no hidden fees. I highly recommend this company. They deserve 10 stars!
Sergio F.
May 27, 2021
Woke up to cold shower. Called and replaced rusted 12 year old tankless water heater the same day. Always great service.
Richard G.
May 26, 2021
Water Heater went out. Came out in 1 hour and went to work replacing it. Did great job.
Rachel Thomas
May 23, 2021
Fantastic service! Service technician Ricardo was amazing. Epitome of service with a smile. Super informative, productive, professional and my bathroom shower faucet turns like butter now. I've used them at least 2 other times for other plumbing jobs in my kitchen. Give them a call for sure if you're looking for precision service.
Hey T.
Apr 25, 2021
Javier did a great job. He explained everything before he started, and was safe and professional. This is the 2nd time you guys did a great job. I have referred you to my neighbor. Thank You!
Bonnie C.
Apr 23, 2021
I've worked with Padilla Plumbing for many years now. They are professional and knowledgeable. Alex in the office keeps both customer and staff well-organized and informed. They have serviced both my home and a rental property I own.
Raz I.
Apr 06, 2021
My property manager called to fix a leaky faucet a few weeks ago which I wasn't made aware of till now. When I saw they paid $496 I immediately thought something was off. I called to inquire why it was so high. I was told that in addition to the hour of labor I was charged for an hour of drive time. Out of the many times I've used plumbers I have never been charged for drive time.

They also charged me $286 for a $149 faucet, but then told me this is their cost and they don't mark up parts. But wouldn't show me the invoice as proof. I am disappointed by the lack of transparency and honesty in their pricing.
Leon D.
Apr 03, 2021
Thank you fernado for coming to my apts on copeland ave and fix the leak we had! you went above and beyond to help me and my family! i will be reach out to you guys again for upcoming projects i have at the hotel i work at!
Ryan S.
Feb 26, 2021
They came out quick, assessed the issue, and fixed the issue in a timely manner. It was a three day project and they were polite and hardworking. Masks worn at all times and I would recommend them in the future. Thanks!
Lou K.
Feb 05, 2021
I needed some work done on my shower. Juan and his apprentice were timely, efficient and professional.
Roland B.
Aug 07, 2020
Nick and Ricardo replaced my 32 year old water heater yesterday. We had a leak and they showed up almost immediately. These two were professional and informative. I had a few questions for them and they were more than happy to oblige. I would recommend them highly. Expedient and they even cleaned up after they left. Who knew getting a water heater replaced could be a pleasant experience. Thanks Guys.
Heather
Aug 26, 2017
John Padilla Plumbing is the best plumbing company in town! A friend of mine lost her watch and rings down a drain, we thought, so John sent his guys out to drain the sump pump first, and on a rainy night I might add! When the items were not there he sent out another gentleman in the morning and looked in the pipes with a camera and there it was 8 ft down!
Licia
Apr 03, 2017
John Padilla Plumbing, Heating & Air recently replaced my A/C unit. I cannot say enough about how polite, respectful and efficient they were. From the person scheduling the visit, Victor, to the people installing the unit, Steve and Juan, to the owner himself. I highly recommend this company.
Bart
Aug 28, 2015
Had John Padilla Plumbing come out to repair a main line break and later re-route supply for a new dishwasher. They're responsive and friendly. They did have to come out on a warranty call because there was dirt in the line from the main line repair. They didn't complain or try to get out of it.
Harry
Jul 24, 2015
We had a plumbing leak underground due to some tree roots cracking the plumbing lines and causing a major leak at our new house. John Padilla Plumbing used some high tech devices to see through the plumbing lines and pinpoint where the crack was located. They were very prompt and reasonable with their pricing.
Kelly
Jul 12, 2015
This is long overdue. We had an issue with our A/C, it wasn't cooling. I had some guy with white gloves come out the year before and charge a considerable amount of $$$ to recharge the A/C. 9 months later and the A/C wasn't cooling again. This time I contacted John Padilla Plumbing and Justin came out the next day. He was very professional and did a great job diagnosing the issue.