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Residential Plumbing Services

Full-service home plumbing from a licensed local team. Burst pipes, water heater failures, clogged drains, slab leaks, and full repipes. Same-day service with upfront pricing.

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For Homeowners

A Plumber Your Home Can Actually Count On

Most plumbing calls don't start with a slow drip. They start with a burst pipe, a backed-up sewer line, a cold shower at 6am, or a puddle spreading across the kitchen floor. When that happens, you don't need a quote from three companies. You need someone licensed, insured, and on the way.

Armor Hydro Jetting & Plumbing has been the residential plumbing partner for homeowners across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties since 2016. Our crews handle the full range of home plumbing services, from emergency repairs and slab leak detection to water heater installation, full repipes, fixture upgrades, and the routine maintenance that keeps small problems from becoming expensive ones.

We're licensed under California C-36, fully insured, and we put every quote in writing before any work starts. No vague "we'll see what we find" pricing. No surprise add-ons. Just clear, upfront numbers and the same licensed crew on every job, whether you're in Oxnard, Camarillo, or Santa Barbara.

What We Handle

Every Home Plumbing Service Under One Roof

From the unexpected emergency call to the planned upgrade you've been putting off, our crew handles it all.

Emergency Plumbing Repairs

Burst pipes, overflowing toilets, no hot water, sudden leaks. Available 24/7 with same-day dispatch across the service area.

Drain & Sewer Cleaning

From clogged kitchen sinks to backed-up main lines. We use professional hydro jetting when snaking isn't enough.

Water Heater Services

Tank and tankless water heater repair, replacement, and installation. Most jobs completed same-day with code-compliant equipment.

Leak Detection & Slab Leaks

Acoustic and thermal imaging to find hidden leaks behind walls and under concrete slabs. No demo, no guessing.

Repiping & Pipe Repair

Whole-home repipes for failing galvanized or polybutylene systems. Targeted pipe repair for localized corrosion or damage.

Fixture Installation

Toilets, faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, shower valves. Clean installs that don't leak and pass any inspection.

Why Armor

The Local Plumbing Team Homeowners Keep on Speed Dial

Anyone can fix a leak once. We've built our reputation by being the plumber families call back for the next job, and the one after that.

  • Licensed C-36 California Plumber Verify our license at the Contractors State License Board. Liability insurance and workers comp on every job.
  • Same-Day & 24/7 Emergency Dispatch Real emergencies don't wait for Monday morning. We answer the phone and we show up.
  • Itemized Written Quotes Before We Start You see exactly what the work costs, what parts we're using, and how long it'll take. Approve or ask questions.
  • Warranty on Labor and Parts Every job comes with a written warranty. If something fails because of our workmanship, we come back and fix it.
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Honest Pricing

What Residential Plumbing Typically Costs

Real cost ranges for common plumbing jobs in the Ventura County area. Your actual quote will depend on the specifics, but this is the honest ballpark.

Service
Typical Range
What Drives the Price
Hourly Labor Rate
$75 – $125
Standard hours. Emergency and after-hours calls run higher.
Drain Cleaning
$150 – $450
Simple clogs at the low end. Hydro jetting a main line costs more.
Water Heater Replacement
$1,200 – $3,500+
Tank vs tankless, unit size, gas vs electric, and code upgrades.
Whole-Home Repipe
$4,500 – $15,000
Home size, bathroom count, and how accessible the existing pipes are.
Sewer Line Replacement
$75 – $250 per ft
Trenchless methods cost more per foot but save your landscaping.

All quotes are itemized in writing before any work begins. No hourly games, no surprise charges.

Where We Work

Serving Homeowners Across Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties

Headquartered in Oxnard, we dispatch licensed crews across the full Ventura and Santa Barbara County service area. Same upfront pricing, same licensed team, no matter which city you're in.

FAQ

Residential Plumbing Questions, Answered

What counts as a real plumbing emergency?

A true plumbing emergency is anything actively causing water damage or creating an immediate health hazard. A slow drip under the sink can wait until morning. A burst pipe, sewage backing up into your tubs or showers, or a complete loss of water in your whole house cannot.

If you suspect something serious like a main line break or a slab leak, don't wait. Call (805) 232-8380. Even at 2am on a Sunday, a licensed technician will be dispatched.

Do I really need a licensed plumber for small home repairs?

Legally, yes for anything over $500 in labor and materials combined. California requires a licensed contractor for any plumbing project at or above that threshold.

Even for smaller jobs, hiring a licensed C-36 plumber is the smart play. It means the work meets state code, you're protected by their liability insurance if something goes wrong, and you have recourse if there's an issue down the line. Unlicensed work also voids most homeowner insurance claims if a failure causes water damage.

How quickly can you get to my house?

For emergencies, we dispatch immediately and a licensed technician is typically on-site within 60 to 90 minutes anywhere in Ventura County. Santa Barbara County response times vary by city.

For non-emergency repairs and installations, we usually offer same-day or next-day appointments. Call us with your situation and we'll give you a realistic time window before you book.

What's the difference between an estimate and a written quote?

An estimate is a ballpark guess that can change once work begins. A written quote is a fixed price for a clearly defined scope of work.

We give written quotes on every residential job, not estimates. You see what the work costs, what parts we're using, and how long it should take before you approve anything. That's how you avoid the "we ran into something unexpected" upcharge after the work is done.

Do you offer warranties on your work?

Yes. Every residential job includes a written warranty on both labor and the parts we install. Warranty length varies by service type (water heater installations carry the longest, simple repairs the shortest), and the specifics are spelled out in your quote before any work starts.

If something fails because of our workmanship within the warranty period, we come back and fix it at no charge.

Got a Plumbing Problem at Home?

Same-day residential service across Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding region. Licensed, insured, and ready to take the call.