Fred was awesome. Professional and courteous. Treated our home like it was his. Walk me through all procedures. Anyone you know who needs a plumber, call Fred at Water wise. Top notch!
Filters, comparison and saved drafts need JavaScript. All listed businesses and their direct contact links remain available. Browse by trade and city.
5.0 from 463 Google reviews · Sep 30
Water Wise Plumbing, Backflow & Drains
Water Wise Plumbing is the plumber Vista California residents have trusted since 2014. With over 40 years of combined experience, our family-owned and operated plumbing business provides an array of plumbing services including emergency plumbing in Vista, backflow testing, water heater installs, drain cleaning, leak detection, water leak repair, slab leak repair, repiping, PEX & copper pipe installs, gas line installs, toilet repairs, sewer line repair, bathroom remodels, shutoff valve installs, and more! We offer professional plumbing services in Vista and the surrounding areas including North County Coastal, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, and more! Contact us today!
License covers C-36 Plumbing.
Contact options
Phone from the public listing · Sources and dates
Services
Listed by the business. Confirm your job when you call.
Drain cleaning
Repair & restore
Faucet installation
Install & improve
Faucet repair
Repair & restore
Garbage disposal installation
Install & improve
Garbage disposal repair
Repair & restore
Outdoor plumbing system repair
Repair & restore
Plumbing leak detection
Repair & restore
Plumbing leak repair
Repair & restore
Plumbing pipe repair
Repair & restore
Sewer repair
Repair & restore
Shower installation
Install & improve
Shower repair
Repair & restore
Toilet installation
Install & improve
Toilet repair
Repair & restore
Water heater installation
Install & improve
Water heater repair
Repair & restore
Annual Backflow Testing
Maintain & inspect
Annual Inspection
Maintain & inspect
Appliance Installation
Install & improve
Backflow Certification
More services
Backflow Device
More services
Backflow Prevention
More services
Backflow Prevention And Testing
Maintain & inspect
Backflow Testing
Maintain & inspect
Backflow Testing & Installations
Install & improve
Backflow Testing And Installation
Install & improve
Bath & Kitchen Remodels
Install & improve
Bathroom Fixtures
More services
Bathroom Remodels
Install & improve
Bathroom Sink
More services
Beautiful Bathroom
More services
Camera Inspections
Maintain & inspect
Clean Up
Repair & restore
Copper Piping
More services
Dishwasher Installation
Install & improve
Drip Irrigation
More services
Dual Flush Toilets
More services
Emergency Plumbing
More services
Faucets And Fixtures
More services
Fixture Repair And Installation
Repair & restore
No matching service labels
Ask the business about your job.
Your first question
Copy this question. Nothing is sent.
Reviews
463 reviews on Google
Google · Sep 30, 2026
Newest review Oct 8, 2026 · 10 or more reviews in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)
Newest reviews on GoogleWord for word · read Oct 10, 2026
Excellent customer service. I had a bathroom vanity installed. It was done in a timely manner and works perfectly. I highly recommend.
Very quick response for our outdoor backflow water leak. Rida clearly explained exactly what he needed to do. Thorough work, showed pictures before/after. Came back the next morning to restore water & check for leaks. We are always very pleased with any plumbing work with WaterWise over the past 6 years.
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2024
Thank you Glen! We always strive for 5 star service. We appreciate and value you as a loyal customer.
Quick response. Reasonable price, professional install. I would use this Plumber again !
Fred did a great job installing a new laundry machine water valve after our previous valve failed to work. Quality work in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend.
Major job: Re-Piping a two story home.
Very friendly professionals who provide excellent quality and service.
I have used them for my business the past couple of years. They make doing business with them quick and easy with great customer service.
Fred and Desiree were awesome! They were very professional and did a great job installing our whole house water filtration system.
Requested backflow testing.
The people at Water Wise were super courteous and scheduled it a couple of days later. The technician showed up and did a great job very quickly. I could not be happier. It was effortless and frictionless, and everything worked.
The price was super affordable. I highly recommend these guys to anyone who needs similar services.
1 of the newest 10 is a rating without text.
Ask for a recent reference
“Can you share a recent job like mine and a reference I can contact?”
Draft a messageReading prompts are CSDP guidance.
Rating source & date
Google Maps · Sep 30, 2026 · 22 photos on the listing.
Original Google source ↗How ratings are listedLicense & insurance
LicenseActive
CSLB #991738. C-36 Plumbing: water and gas lines, water heaters, gas appliance hookups, drains and waste lines. Licensed since Apr 1, 2014: 12 years, longer than 59% of the other 27 licensed Vista plumbers we list. Expires May 31, 2027. The class should match your job.
Open CSLB record ↗Read Oct 14, 2026Contractor bondOn file
Bond with NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY since May 6, 2025: the $25,000 bond every California contractor must carry. A bond is separate from liability insurance.
Open CSLB record ↗Read Oct 14, 2026Workers’ compInsured
Policy with TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY INC through Feb 4, 2027. Ask whether it covers the crew on your job.
Open CSLB record ↗Read Oct 14, 2026General liabilityAsk for a certificate
CSDP doesn’t read liability insurance. Ask the business for a current certificate that covers your job.
Full record & sources
Public listing
Plumber
Google Maps listing · Sep 30, 2026
What the license covers
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 May 6, 2025
CSLB · Oct 14 · NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, bond #7901246078
Workers' comp
Insured through Feb 4, 2027
CSLB · Oct 14 · TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY INC, policy TWC4737937
License first issued
Apr 1, 2014
CSLB · Oct 14
Licensed as
WATER WISE PLUMBING, BACKFLOW & DRAINS INC
cslb.ca.gov · Oct 14 · legal name on the license
License timeline
CSLB record ↗IssuedApr 1, 2014Record readOct 14, 2026ExpiresMay 31, 2027
CSLB · status changes between these dates aren't shown
A license record isn’t an endorsement.
Permit history
4permits: Carlsbad 2 · Vista 2
$11,000in stated job value
Jan 21, 2025latest permit
| Issued | Type | Area | Job value | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | Plumbing | Vista | — | B25-0119 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Carlsbad | $11,000 | CBR2024-1703 |
| May 7, 2024 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Carlsbad | — | CBR2024-1087 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | Repipe (gas or water) | Vista | — | B24-0513 |
By year, type and source
By year
By type
- Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home)2
- Plumbing1
- Repipe (gas or water)1
City of Carlsbad monthly Building Permits Issued reports ↗; Carlsbad permit numbers are searchable on the City's self-service portal ↗. City of Vista Issued Building Permits reports ↗. Read Oct 3, 2026. Other cities' permits aren't counted yet.
Hours and location
Hours
- Mon–Sun
- Open 24 hours
Based in1205 N Melrose Dr Ste E, Vista, CA 92083
Service areaNot owner-confirmed yetConfirm service to your address before you book.
Listing details & sources
Listed asPlumber · Contractor
Google listingManaged by the business
Websitewaterwiseplumber.com
OffersRepairs
Service optionsOnline estimates · Onsite services
PaymentsCredit cards · Mobile pay
From the businessLatino-owned · Women-owned
CrowdLGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safe space
Google Business Profile · Sep 30, 2026 · CSLB record
Original Google source ↗View map
What we checked and when
How we listCSLB licenseStatus, classes, issue and expiry datesOct 14, 2026
License matchMatched by the business’s name and phone, which match CSLB’s recordSep 30, 2026
Bond and workers’ compAs CSLB records themOct 14, 2026
Trade checkLicense classes compared with the trades this listing is underOct 14, 2026
Google listingName, phone, hours, rating and review countSep 30, 2026
Google profileThe business’s description and servicesOct 2, 2026
Google reviewsThe newest 10, word for wordOct 10, 2026
City permitsBuilding permits issued to this businessOct 3, 2026
Before you call
All guidesOther plumbers in Vista
All 42, A–ZIs this your business?
Confirm your listing free. Check what homeowners see, fix anything that’s off, and send photos of your work. About two minutes, no login, no card.
Confirm your listingNot the owner? Tell us what’s wrong.
- ListedDone
- License matchMatched to the CSLB record
- Owner-confirmedNot yet