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Cal's Plumbing Cal's Plumbing Inc. was started in 1948 by Cal Lewallen SR and wife Charlie Ruth. Cal began the business as a one man operation. As the company grew, Cal's four sons all joined the family business. Cal's Plumbing Inc. is one of the oldest all family owned and operated companies in Tucson Arizona. They continue to serve our local communities today, providing the quality service and expertise they are known for.

Whatever your plumbing needs are, we will provide them promptly and efficiently. At Cal's Plumbing we have created a team environment that thrives on our in-house system of getting things done and holding one another accountable.
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Repiping
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Repiping is the process of replacing your older, rusty pipes with new ones that will help the pressure and quality of the water in your home. Many older Tucson homes were built using galvanized pipes that can corrode after many years or sooner with small slab leaks undetected. These pipes can be deceiving as the outside of them may look nice since the outside never touches water.
Emergency
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A plumbing emergency never comes at the right time. The only good thing about the timing of dealing with an emergency plumbing repair is when our professional round the clock plumbers' shows up. Our on-call plumbers take the phones directly after hours so we can talk one on one and help you as soon as possible.
Toilet
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The toilet in your home or business is designed to give years of trouble-free service, but it will eventually require repair or replacement. At Cal's Plumbing, we provide the professional service you need for all your toilet repairs.
Drain Cleaning
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Are you in need of professional assistance with your drain cleaning or repair services in Tucson? Cal's Plumbing has a team of trained and experienced plumbers waiting for your call. Schedule your appointment by calling (520) 622-2257.
Water Heater
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Eventually, even the highest-quality water heaters fail. The equipment is under constant pressure, and over time your water heater starts to lose its original efficiency for a number of reasons. This can result in higher utility bills, inconsistent water temperature, or even being cut off from hot water altogether.
Reviews (42)
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Dayna Wagner
Jun 25, 2022
Ryan was very professional and thorough. He found the problem right away, that another plumber claimed he had come to my rental home and claimed he did the repair.but NOTHING had been done. When I came to see the so called repair, everything was as I had left it, soaking wet towels in the same place and found that the flood had grown! The home is not rented yet, and there could have been a disaster for me, ruining beautiful new carpeting and more. Cal's Plumbing sent Ryan out to help me within a few hours, the same day. I am grateful for their service.
Mr. Jones
Jun 23, 2022
The only reason this is not a 1 star is because of the technician Paul. He did a great job and I was happy with his services. This comes down to what Cal's charged for replacing a 12 section of 1 1/2 steal pipe under my sink. They were on site give or take two hours and I was charged $1069. That is outrageous any way you cut it. If I was not in a bind I would have told them to leave my property.

Let me say again the work was great and my only issue is the pricing. It works out to something insane $400 per hour and crazy mark up on a little section of pipe. Good for all you folks who seem to have zero issue with getting taken to the cleaners. Shame on you for charging people so much money for very basic repairs.
Dena Maturin
Jun 21, 2022
From the office to the plumber, Kenneth Harlan, all were professional, courteous and efficient. I do not live in Tucson but needed a good plumber for a major job at a house I own and rent back to my son. It was a bit stressful finding a good plumber over the phone but when I contacted Cal's they went above and beyond in helping me get the plumbing problem solved even though I was 1300 miles away. Kenneth kept me informed throughout the work and patiently explained everything to me. I would highly recommend Cal's and I will use them again.
Michael Land
Jun 13, 2022
Had to shut my water off because of a bad leak under the kitchen sink. Called around noon and they were able to work me in at 4:30pm. Kenneth did a great job and we had a good discussion about the age of the home and other plumbing issues that will probably arise. I'm a realist so I appreciated that information. Second time that I've used Cal's. Great company.
Why N.
May 25, 2022
I've been with Cal 's for (3) to (4) years--recently they fixed my issue that was covered under warranty. I would suggest getting their "Gold Plumbing Membership", as it comes with a yearly 70 point Plumbing safety inspection; water heater flush & tune up; toilet tune up, savings on all service calls; standard warranties extended to (2) yearsThey corrected a "low flow & low pressure condition in my water system. I highly recommend their technician Donavan Campbell. Donavan is very knowledgeable, honest and will not stop until he's resolved the problem professionally.
Brooke Fouts
Apr 11, 2022
5 star service. They are extremely communicative - I received emails, texts and phone calls confirming the appointment, service and arrival for Tony to come do the work on my home. Tony was professional and went over exactly what needed to be done and the quote was a fair price. They scheduled the service quickly and had it completely fixed in no time. Would definitely recommend them to anyone needing work!
J. C. Van Winkle
Mar 24, 2022
Long story short: slow flushing toilet. The technician, Joe, came by the next day and offered 2 recommendations. I could do the job following his suggestion or he could do it for a few hundred dollars. I tried it myself and it worked fabulously, saving my mom money. I'm completely shocked and pleasantly surprised by their honestly. Cal's Plumbing will be our "go to" plumbers going forward. Thank you so much!
Lisa Breit
Mar 08, 2022
I just had a whole house re-pipe done by Jake O'Hara, Paul Brown and Randall. These guys ROCK! They did an exceptional job.kept in constant contact about arrival time (and were on time every day), asked my opinion on several items before proceeding, showed me the work they completed at the end of each day, cleaned up the work area, protected my floors, furniture and belongings and were friendly and professional.

These guys take a lot of pride in doing a good job and it shows in the work that they do. They checked and re-checked their work before moving on to the next phase and before leaving each day. They were very conscientious about making sure that I was prepared for the water being shut off to complete their work. Every day Jake shared with me the goals he had set for work completion.

They even tolerated my obnoxious dog barking at them for five days. This was the second time I've had Cal's do work at my house. They previously had run a gas line to my new gas stove. I would highly recommend using Cal's Plumbing.
Bridget McHale
Feb 28, 2022
Called early in the week and the office staff was able to schedule me on that Saturday. Paul came out first thing in the morning and replaced 2 outdoor faucets. Prior to starting the work he discussed the options, answered all questions and gave me the estimate. Paul was very professional and friendly. He completed the work quickly and efficiently.

He wore a mask whenever interacting with me. I am very happy with the work that was done. I've used Cal's before so I know they are a good and reputable company. I plan on calling them whenever my house has a plumbing issue.
Cheri Carr
Feb 28, 2022
I have had cals work on my water heaters twice and their plumber Leland is a very good plumber. He is honest, hardworking very respectful and just plain nice. I have had Leland twice at my house and both myself and wife have nothing but good things to say about this young man. He is definitely making his company proud! Would recommend and will call them in the future if need be.
Douglas Helber
Feb 17, 2022
Donovan came on a Saturday on short notice and replaced our water heater. It was a difficult job in an older home complete with old corroded fittings that required a great deal of skill to remove. That day we had a new water heater. He provided me with options on pricing and the price I picked is exactly the price I paid. I would also like to say that the woman who took my call in the morning did so with a level of courtesy and empathy I have not experienced before. My family and I are grateful to them both. I highly recommend Cals plumbing!
Mark F.
Feb 12, 2022
This was a good experience. Plumbing issues are always fun. Our service rep was in an out and my washer now drains very well.
Valera Deming
Jan 02, 2022
Leiland was very professional, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend your company and would request him in a heartbeat. Thank you so much! I am very happy with the service I received. Service: Install toilet
James Ross
Dec 23, 2021
They were able to squeeze me in ahead of my appointment and they were successful clearing the drain when others couldn't clear it. Service: Unclog drain
Patricia Carranza
Dec 22, 2021
My faucet was leaking a steady stream of water. I had to put a bungee cord around the hot water handle to get it just to drip. Leiland was very friendly, explained and gave me the estimate. It went well now my faucet doesn't drip and I have peace of mind. Service: Repair faucet
Jay L.
Dec 10, 2021
I'm extremely satisfied with the service from Cal's yesterday. Jonathan and Jake were both very professional and knowledgeable. Their work was top notch and very clean. The entire service process with Cal's was first rate from my initial call to project completion. I highly recommend Cal!s for all your plumbing needs
Kerry Barber
Dec 08, 2021
We've used Cal's for decades. This particular visit was a review of our household plumbing "status" rather than an actual repair visit (although Jake tightened a few things for me). He was very professional and explained everything carefully. I recommend just such a visit for older homes especially!
Jacob Keller
Dec 01, 2021
Cal's has done an amazing job. We have used them twice: once to replace our water heater and install water treatment and again to repair a leak in our irrigation. Dan and Paulie helped us and both were extremely professional and efficient. I will definitely use them for our future needs. Services: Repair outdoor systems, Install water heater
Sandy Montano
Nov 28, 2021
Call Cal's Plumbing if all you want is assurance that you will receive quality work at a fair price. I was quoted on a overly intricate and extremely expensive proposal for a new water line by another prominent local plumbing company. Dan from Cal's Plumbing was the only plumber who was kind enough to advise me of an equally effective much lower cost option which saved me thousands. I know Cal's is a stable company that will not "over-sell", they know what they are doing and they charge a fair price. Good people!
Correne Hankins
Oct 23, 2021
Cal's Plumbing is phenomenal! I've never received better service anywhere and definitely did not expect it from a plumbing company. They are extremely reasonable in price, they are professional, kind, prompt, communicate extremely well and are just all around good people. This is the place you want to call when you're stressed about a plumbing issue.

We will absolutely not use any other company as long as they're around. We can not say enough about good things about this company and their staff of highly knowledgeable, honest plumbers.
Jeremy Manning
Oct 21, 2021
Called and Ken was at my house within the hour, even though it was not an emergency. He found the issue with my toilet and got it fixed right away. (The first company I tried had no clue and didn't want to put in the effort to do the job.) He was professional and efficient. The office was also pleasant when I called to schedule the appointment. I will definitely be using Cal's Plumbing again when my next issue arises.
Tom Lorenzini
Sep 27, 2021
OMG.Leonard is the ultimate professional! He fixed everything and took the time to explain everything that needed to be done. He even came back the next day to further solidify the previous work as he felt he could do better! Who does that in today's world? Only someone with a great work ethic and someone who takes responsibility for his work. Love this guy! He just solidified my choice to use Cal's Plumbing as the go to Plumbing Contractor. They (and he) have earned my trust and in doing that my business. Way to go Leonard!
DiAnne Brogna
Sep 20, 2021
I have not scheduled repair yet but was extremely impressed with the professionalism from the office staff to the estimator. Estimator was very knowledgeable of plumbing issues for old and new dwellings, courteous and prompt. Communication was concise and thorough. I look forward to scheduling Cal's Plumbing to complete this job and anticipate many referrals in the future. I
Ann T.
May 22, 2021
My plumbing backed up on the weekend and I had house guests from out of town. I called Cal's plumbing and they were able to come out on the weekend and unclog the main drain. You'll pay a little extra and their is a service call charge. They were friendly, courteous and helpful. I would call them again.
Megan C.
Mar 12, 2021
Made appointment for possible future services, Ken came out and walked through what it would take to get it done. Actually asked if I wanted the work to be done with or without permits! Then when he was leaving he ran over our mailbox! Not happy
Gail L.
Nov 19, 2020
If you want quality service, use Cal's Plumbing, they send out professionals. We'd give them 10 stars if we could. They go above and beyond to help. Highly Recommend this company!
Mark J.
Oct 05, 2020
Quick, professional, friendly, honest service. We needed an old outside faucet replaced. Cody provided possible solutions, did not over sell and provided a quote. He finished quickly and within quote. Office staff communicated quickly and professionally
Michele N.
Sep 04, 2020
I recently had water spraying from under my refrigerator. Ice water line had sprung a big leak. Cal's serviceman Ken K. was at my house in a flash to repair the line. In the future, i will recommend Ken and Cal's to anyone who needs a plumbing repair. Thanks, Ken! Michele
Kenneth S.
Jun 04, 2020
We have used Cal's plumbing for over 5 years. They are prompt, courteous and get the job done.
Mark P.
Jan 29, 2020
Nick, Billy, and Andrew did a great job for us removing a broken sewer root cutting head that was caught in our sewer pipe and causing repeated toilet and shower clogs (with the toilet backing up into the shower - ew). The had to cut the sewer line and replaced it with the addition of new, better placed clean outs. They came in under the original estimate and were professional all the way. I would definitely call Cal's again for any plumbing needs.
Jane S.
Sep 28, 2019
This outfit is unbelievable good! On May 8, 2019 we had a major problem with our septic system. Every toilet in the house was inoperative. I called our then plumbing company, who completely misdiagnosed the problem. The other company told me that there was no problem with the system from the house to the septic tank and that I should call my septic company to pump the tank.

When the septic company pumped the tank, they concluded that it was virtually empty and simply was not getting any input from the house. In desperation, I called Cal's Plumbing late in the afternoon. They immediately sent someone out, who correctly diagnosed the issue. The line from the house to the septic had "dropped", just before the tank. They had a crew out first thing the next morning and by 11:00 AM our toilets were back in operation.
Kathryn K.
Sep 26, 2019
If you don't care what the price is this might be one of your choices. I have since learned they are way overpriced. 3xs higher for the same job. They put in a new water line to the road for us but didn't suggest a pressure regulator. We have had our irrigation fail. They quoted us 600+ To add one. On line cost was 200-350. Another plumber charged us 211 for the same job. Afraid to think how we must have overpaid for the new waterline. CHECK ON LINE AND CALL AROUND FOR PRICES BEFORE YOU HIRE THEM.
Debbie H.
May 21, 2019
I made an emergency call to Cal's Plumbing this afternoon. The water line to the toilet was loose and spraying water. Jonathan came to the rescue, diagnosed the problem and replaced the value. While I was pretty stressed about the situation, it turned out to be a quick and relatively easy job for him. The business was very responsive when I made the call and Jonathan was efficient and very professional. Thanks for saving the day!
Jessica T.
Mar 30, 2019
Amazing work! Cal's provided an honest up front quote and was at my door in 30 minutes on a Saturday! We had friends from out of town coming to lunch and to not have an available toilet would've been absolutely terrible. Crisis averted! They took care of my problem in no time while being clean and courteous. Would highly recommend for any plumbing needs and will be only using Cal's from now on.
Jennifer P.
Jan 20, 2019
When we moved to Tucson from KS 5 yrs ago, it took us a while until we found someone we could trust. Cal's Plumbing (I take credit for finding them) is the absolute best. Honest, dependable, and Leonard loves dogs. We had an emergency on a Saturday night. no water in the kitchen. Darn, I was hoping for a new faucet. However it had charcoal stuff clogging the screen. Leonard could have sold me a new faucet but I didn't need one! That's honesty.

We have had Billy install A gas line to the grill and later fix an outdoor faucet. We have ALWAYS had everything explained. Who can say they enjoy having plumbers come to visit. We Can!
Nick S.
Dec 11, 2018
We used Cal's plumbing when our 10 year-old Toto toilet was acting up. They were able to get me in same day which was great with for my hectic work schedule. A very competent and friendly plumber came and diagnosed our problem and changed out a part. My only gripe is that he said he would get another valve and change it out (he didn't have it on him) and call me back, but it's been weeks and I never heard back. Never the less, my toilet problem is fixed and they were able to get me in fast so I would use them again.
Kelsey L.
Dec 07, 2018
Had them come out this week and hydro jet out pipes (which also are old and had some build up.) they were able to come out within the week. Our tech did a great job and even snaked the shower because the slow drainage wasn't resolved with the hydro jet. Of note the person on the phone misquoted the price for the service and they honored the price I was initially quoted which saved me some $. I definitely respect that they honored the initial quote. Would use again even if they may be slightly more $ (at least according to other reviews I've read).
Luciana V.
Oct 10, 2018
Called for a toilet that was clogged at the business where I work. The plumber was very resourceful and polite, showed up right on time. The pricing, however, was way overboard. There was no big project done. Just a toilet removed to pull out a wet wipe, toilet put back in place. 20 minutes of work for $400. He gave me a quote to replace the toilet for over $1000.

I know I won't be calling them. I know that replacing a toilet is not rocket science. I have called other companies for service of different types, and the pricing is just way too much compared to other companies that deliver fine prompt work within a reasonable price range.
Isabella J.
Oct 09, 2018
I called Cal's Plumbing today to fix a toilet that was acting up. They were able to fit me in day of (which was a huge plus given my busy work schedule). The plumber was polite and attempted to diagnose the problem. He changed a part that I'm not sure was in need of changing (however I'm not a plumber, so who's to say). All in all, I'm satisfied however I found them to be on the expensive end, $140 for the service.
Jodi H.
Sep 04, 2017
This business rocks! But more so, I give credit especially to Josh Phillips. He came within the quoted time, texted & called that he arrived and went immediately to work. He was extremely considerate and diligent. Our drain was clogged for over a day, and he made sure that everything was checked out. from our garbage disposal to the dishwasher drainage.

But what's best of all is he fixed it. And to top it all off, it was a holiday weekend. I say considerate, because he made sure he placed a towel under the sink and on the floor to keep the place as clean as possible. He wet vacuumed the mess and made sure things were placed back under the sink. What a relief from all the stress that it caused. He fixed it! Thanks to Cal and of course-- Josh, we are back in the running. if you know what I mean.
Duncan Casselman
May 29, 2013
Cals has been our commercial and residential plumbers of choice for the past 20 years. They have been extremely respectful of our needs, quite cheerfully helpful and cost-concious.
Brian Lawson
Jan 31, 2013
Thanks for the quick response on our office sink repair! Great service and a fair price.