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5.0 from 197 Google reviews · Sep 30

Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain

Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain (formerly Blue Bear Plumbing) is San Diego's plumbing company of choice. With over 50 years of combined experience between our technicians and advisory team, we are quickly becoming the plumber San Diego and Vista ca residents trust with their most complex plumbing problems. We handle drain repair, water heater installs and repairs, faucet and toilet repair, water and slab leak repair, shower repair, sewer line repair, re-piping, tankless water heater installs, gas line installation, and more. When hiring a plumbing company in San Diego County, it is important to find one you can trust. Your trusted plumber near me for fast and reliable service

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CSLB active · Oct 14Bond + workers’ comp on fileNot yet owner-confirmed

License covers C-36 Plumbing and A General Engineering.

Call (760) 691-2327

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5.0/ 5

197 reviews on Google

Google · Sep 30, 2026

Newest review Sep 26, 2026 · 7 reviews in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)

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Jose5/5Sep 26, 2026

Great customer service, professional, very clean, don’t even notice they were here working , on time , work was finished same Day. Willy ( Guillermo) and his crew were very professional.

Reply from the business · Sep 26, 2026

Dear Jose,
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that Willy (Guillermo) and the crew delivered such prompt, professional, and immaculate service for you. Keeping our workspace clean and completing the job on time are top priorities for us.

At Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain, our dedicated team handles complete shower remodeling from start to finish—providing full service alongside all the quality fixtures and accessories needed to bring your vision to life

David5/5Sep 8, 2026

Great guy, easy to work with and executed the job on time.

Reply from the business · Sep 10, 2026

Thank you David for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you on your outdoor plumbing project. In Aqua Bear We always aim to deliver quality work right on schedule, and we appreciate your business. Let us know if you ever need anything else!

John5/5Sep 2, 2026

VERY professional...very clean

Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026

Dear John,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We truly appreciate your support and business.

Providing prompt, reliable, and high-quality service is always our top priority, and it was an absolute pleasure serving you. Please know that the team at Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain is always here and ready to assist whenever you need us in the future.

Warm regards,

Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain

C5/5Aug 25, 2026

AQUA BEAR DID A GREAT JOB OF ADA RENOVATION ON MY SONS AND MOMS SHOWER

Reply from the business · Sep 10, 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Accessible shower modifications and ADA-compliant renovations are a major specialty of ours at Aqua Bear, so hearing that both your son and mom are enjoying their new setup means the world to our team. Making homes safer, more accessible, and comfortable for multi-generational families is a huge part of why we do what we do. We truly appreciate your trust and business, and we're always here if you need anything else in the future

Teddi5/5Aug 10, 2026

I can highly recommend Aqua Bear, the technician Humberto Ramirez was very professional ! He installed new shower valve. will use their services again! THANK YOU!!!

Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026

Dear Teddi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review and recommendation!

We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Humberto Ramirez and were pleased with your new shower valve installation. Delivering top-quality, professional service is always our commitment, and knowing we earned your trust means everything to our team.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future!

Warm regards,

Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain

Matthew5/5Jul 25, 2026

Humberto came out and fixed our kitchen sink clog, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. All around cool guy, really went above and beyond to help us as best as he could.

Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026

Dear Matthew,
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain. Providing prompt, reliable service is always our top priority. We truly value your business and look forward to serving you again in the future!

Teddy5/5Jul 24, 2026

I had a great experience with Humberto repairing the corroded angle stops and copper water lines under my kitchen sink. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he takes pride in his work. He was meticulous, paid close attention to every detail, and made sure everything was repaired properly instead of taking shortcuts.

Humberto also communicated clearly throughout the entire process, explaining what needed to be done and answering all of my questions. He worked hard, was professional, and left the work area clean when he finished.

The most important thing was Humberto’s honesty. Unlike some plumbers in the area who seem to take advantage of homeowners with inflated prices, Humberto was fair, transparent, and never tried to price gouge. It’s refreshing to find a skilled tradesman you can truly trust.

If you’re looking for an honest, hardworking, and highly skilled plumber, I highly recommend Humberto. I’ll definitely be calling him again for any future plumbing needs.

Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026

Dear Teddy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and glowing review!

We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your experience with Humberto. Pride in craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and total honesty are the core foundations of Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain. Knowing that Humberto delivered clear communication, fair and transparent pricing, and top-tier work under your kitchen sink means the world to us.

Providing dependable, honest service without shortcuts is—and always will be—our commitment to every customer we serve.

We truly appreciate your trust in our team and your strong recommendation. Whenever you need us in the future, the Aqua Bear team will be right here and happy to help!

Robert5/5Jun 16, 2026

Humberto did a great job!

Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026

Dear Robert,

Thank you so much for leaving us a review!

We are thrilled to hear that Humberto did a great job with your toilet repair. Providing prompt, high-quality, and dependable service is always our top priority at Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain.

We truly appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you with any future plumbing needs!

Warm regards,

Aqua Bear Plumbing & Drain

Carlos5/5Jun 5, 2026

Very efficient and able to solve my problem.

Reply from the business · Jun 10, 2026

Thanks Carols! We really appreciate the feedback and are happy we could solve your plumbing issues quickly. Please don't hesitate to reach out whenever you need plumbing assistance in the future!

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CSLB #1082574. C-36 Plumbing: water and gas lines, water heaters, gas appliance hookups, drains and waste lines. A General Engineering: fixed works that need engineering skill, such as grading, paving, sewers, drainage, water and pipelines. Plus 1 more class in the full record. Licensed since Oct 14, 2021: 5 years. Expires Oct 31, 2027. The class should match your job.

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Bond with MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) since Oct 20, 2024: the $25,000 bond every California contractor must carry. A bond is separate from liability insurance.

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CSLB #1082574 · A, B, C-36 · Active

CSLB · Oct 14 · expires Oct 31, 2027

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What the license covers

A General Engineering: fixed works that need engineering skill, such as grading, paving, sewers, drainage, water and pipelines
B General Building: building and remodeling jobs that use two or more unrelated trades, and framing or carpentry
C-36 Plumbing: water and gas lines, water heaters, gas appliance hookups, drains and waste lines

CSLB’s class definitions in plain words · cslb.ca.gov

Contractor bond

$25,000 bond on file since Oct 20, 2024

CSLB · Oct 14 · MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL), bond #101327227

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Workers' comp

Insured through Oct 11, 2027

CSLB · Oct 14 · EMPLOYERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COMPANY, policy EIG654823600

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Oct 14, 2021

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