Serving San Diego Since 2005
For nearly two decades, Acme Plumbing has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across San Diego County. Founded by master plumber James Hartwell, our team combines old-school craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver plumbing solutions that last.
Why Choose Acme Plumbing?
For nearly two decades, Acme Plumbing has been the trusted choice for homeowners and businesses across San Diego County. Founded by master plumber James Hartwell, our team combines old-school craftsmanship with modern technology to deliver plumbing solutions that last.
We're not a call center that dispatches strangers to your home. We're a local team — your neighbors — who take pride in every job, no matter how small. Every technician is background-checked, drug-tested, and treated like family. Because when they walk into your home, they represent ours.
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured. Every technician is background-checked and continuously trained.
Fast Response Times
Average emergency response under 60 minutes. We carry fully-stocked trucks so most repairs are done in one visit.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Every job comes with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If it's not right, we make it right — no questions asked.
From Call to Complete
in 4 Simple Steps
Call or Book Online
Reach us anytime — by phone, email, or through our online form. We'll ask a few quick questions to understand your situation.
Free On-Site Estimate
A licensed plumber arrives at your home, diagnoses the issue, and provides a transparent, no-obligation estimate before any work begins.
Expert Repair
Once approved, we get to work immediately. Most repairs are completed same-day with parts from our fully-stocked service trucks.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
We clean up, walk you through the work, and back everything with our satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy, we make it right.
Trusted by Thousands of
San Diego Homeowners
We let our work speak for itself — but our customers like to speak up too.
"They showed up within 45 minutes of my call — on a Sunday — and fixed a burst pipe in my basement. Professional, fast, and fair pricing. I've used them three times now and they've been perfect every time."
Maria Gonzalez
Chula Vista, CA
"Best plumber I've used in 20 years of homeownership. They replaced our ancient water heater same-day, cleaned up perfectly, and even showed me how to maintain it. Their price beat two other quotes by over $400."
Robert Thompson
San Diego, CA
"Honest, reliable, and reasonably priced. They diagnosed our drain issue quickly with a camera inspection and didn't try to upsell me on things I didn't need. Refreshing experience — this is our plumber for life."
Jennifer Liu
Oceanside, CA
"We hired Acme for a complete bathroom remodel. They handled everything from plumbing to tile to fixtures. The project came in on budget and the result is stunning. Can't recommend them enough."
David & Sarah Mitchell
La Mesa, CA
"Had a sewer line issue that two other companies wanted to dig up my entire front yard to fix. Acme used trenchless repair and saved my landscaping. The price was reasonable and the work was flawless."
Michael Park
Escondido, CA
"From the friendly phone staff to the punctual, skilled technician, everything about this company is top-notch. They even followed up the next day to make sure everything was working. That's rare."
Angela Russo
Carlsbad, CA
Need a Plumber You Can Actually Trust?
Get a free, no-pressure estimate today. Most repairs completed same-day.