Emergency Plumbing Service
Burst lines, active leaks, and no-water calls, with the price agreed before anyone starts.
Read more →Licensed & insuredSalinas & the valley
A plumber that measures first and quotes second.
5Star Plumbing Salinas handles emergencies, water pressure, filtration, showers and tubs, faucets, ADU rough-in, mobile homes, and commercial kitchens across the Salinas Valley.
648 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905 · Call to check current availability
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MeasuredBefore quoted
FlatPrice, agreed first
~20 miAround Salinas
Our approach
Diagnosis is the product
Most plumbing complaints have more than one possible cause, and the price gap between them is large. Low pressure can be a failing regulator, a partly closed valve, restricted pipe, or a service line problem. Those range from free to a repipe.
So we measure. A pressure gauge, a camera, a hardness test — whatever the symptom actually calls for. Then you get a firm number for a scope you've seen, and we tell you plainly when the cheaper fix is the correct one.
How we work- A price written after somebody has physically seen the problem
- The measurement shown to you, not just described
- The smaller fix recommended when it genuinely solves it
- Work outside our licence named plainly, with a referral
Services
Eight things we get called about
Residential and light commercial work across Salinas. Each page sets out the symptoms, what's included, what drives the price, and where our scope ends.
Water Pressure & Booster Systems
Low pressure has about five causes. Only one of them is solved by a booster pump.
Read more →Whole-House Water Filtration
Salinas Valley water is hard. What filtration fixes, what softening fixes, and which one you actually need.
Read more →Shower & Tub Installation
Valve replacement, pan and drain, and tub-to-shower conversions done to pass inspection.
Read more →Faucet & Sink Repair
The small jobs. Usually a cartridge or a seized shutoff rather than a new fixture.
Read more →ADU & Addition Plumbing
Accessory dwelling unit rough-in, water and sewer connections, and coordination with your inspector.
Read more →Mobile & Manufactured Home Plumbing
Different materials, different access, different rules. Not every plumber works on them.
Read more →Commercial Kitchen Plumbing
Grease lines, floor sinks, and fixture work for Salinas restaurants and food handling spaces.
Read more →Triage
What to do before you call
| Situation | What to do first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Water running and you can't stop it | Shut off the main, then call | Damage compounds by the minute |
| No hot water | Check the pilot or breaker, then call | Sometimes it's a free fix you can do now |
| Low pressure everywhere | Call — don't buy a pump | Usually a regulator, not a supply problem |
| Drain backing up | Stop using that fixture, then call | Running more water makes the mess worse |
| You smell gas | Leave and call 911 or PG&E | That's a utility emergency, not a plumbing call |
Process
How a job runs
Describe the symptom
What's happening, since when, and whether anything is actively leaking.
We measure on site
Pressure gauge, camera, or hardness test — whatever the symptom calls for.
One price, agreed first
A firm number for a scope you've seen, with alternatives where they exist.
Fix and verify
Work completed, tested, and written up so you have a record.
Common symptoms
What people call us about
- Water running where it shouldn't be
- No water, or pressure that's dropped everywhere
- White scale on every fixture and shower door
- A faucet that drips no matter how tight you close it
- A shower valve that won't hold temperature
- Planning an ADU or a bathroom remodel
- A kitchen line that backs up on a schedule
- A mobile home with a leak under the floor
Before you call
Knowing your main shutoff location, the age of the house, and whether the problem affects one fixture or all of them lets us tell you far more on the phone — often including that you don't need a visit.
What to have readyOur work
Photographs from real jobs
Every photograph is work carried out by our own crew. No stock imagery.
Feedback
What customers say
“Measured the pressure, found the regulator was failing, replaced it. I'd been quoted a booster pump elsewhere for four times the price.”
Homeowner, East Salinas
“They work on manufactured homes, which took me three calls to find. Fixed a line under the floor and insulated the rest while they were under there.”
Homeowner, Alisal
“Jetted the kitchen line overnight so we never lost a service, then told us the interval we actually needed rather than selling a contract.”
Restaurant owner, Oldtown
Comments shared by customers. Names withheld at their preference.
Service area
Salinas and the valley
We're on East Alisal Street and cover Salinas and the surrounding valley — including Prunedale, Castroville, Spreckels, Gonzales, and the communities between them.
Season affects our schedule more than distance does. If you're at the edge of that range, call and ask before booking and we'll give you a straight answer.
Call (831) 279-2474FAQ
Frequently asked
How quickly can you get here?
For emergencies — active water, no water, sewage backup — we prioritise dispatch and give you a realistic window on the phone rather than a promise we might miss. Standard appointments are usually booked within a few days depending on the season.
Do you charge for a diagnostic visit?
For repair calls, yes, and we tell you the amount before we drive out. Quotes that come from a walkthrough rather than diagnostics — a filtration system, an ADU rough-in — are generally free to assess because that visit is part of pricing the work.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, licensed and insured in the State of California. Permits and inspections are treated as part of the scope on work that requires them rather than as an optional extra.
What areas do you cover?
We're on East Alisal Street and cover Salinas and the surrounding valley — including Prunedale, Castroville, Gonzales, Spreckels, and the communities in between. Call and ask if you're at the edge of that.
Do you work on mobile and manufactured homes?
Yes. Many plumbers decline that work because the materials, layout, and access differ from site-built housing. We say so clearly because it leaves owners with fewer options otherwise.
What don't you do?
Grease waste hauling, electrical work beyond our own equipment connections, structural and foundation work, mould remediation, tile and drywall finishing, and permit expediting. We coordinate with the trades that do rather than stretching our scope.
Tell us what's happening
Describe the symptom and you'll get an honest read on urgency, what diagnosis involves, and what it costs — before anyone drives out.