Classic Drains & Plumbing
Company Overview
Our hourly rate is $95, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM (with holidays and weekends excluded). For over 20 years, we have proudly served Monterey County with round-the-clock plumbing services. Our expertise covers both residential and commercial plumbing needs, including service calls, new builds, and renovations. We charge based on the time spent, not the project, allowing you to save on expenses. We are available 24/7, 364 days a year, only closed on Christmas Day. Our company is licensed and carries insurance. We ensure that all our technicians pass rigorous background checks and drug screenings. We look forward to assisting you with all your plumbing requirements. Classic Drains & Plumbing is a family-owned business, founded by James Anderson in 1999. With a focus on quality and affordability, James ensures customer satisfaction. With over 35 years in the plumbing industry, James leads our company as its founder and owner. James has spent the majority of his life in Salinas, giving him insight into the local plumbing needs.
Business Services
- Bathtub repair
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | Open 24 hours |
Tue: | Open 24 hours |
Wed: | Open 24 hours |
Thu: | Open 24 hours |
Fri: | Open 24 hours |
Sat: | Open 24 hours |
Sun: | 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day) |
Recommended Customer Reviews

James came out today in excellent time, so professional and kind. He took extra time to share stories with my children who are autistic. My kids were encouraged after about the trade. So glad he came! Couldn't find a more salt of the earth honest fellow if you tried. My husband is a handy man himself and could tell James work was super! Very pleased to have them out. We have had them before, I think it was Brian and I remember being equally impressed. As a mom with 6 kids I rarely get to take the time to leave reviews unless I'm really impressed.

The work that was done was supposed to be a simple fix, but turned out to be a sloppy job! Found out that the person who worked on my faucet was the owner! Called a different company to come work on it and they said that they've heard a lot of complaints about the owner, James! James is rude and does a really shitty job! For someone to be in the business for so many years, it just shows he needs to retire because he's obviously overworked, overpriced, and hates his job!

Usually I go with Scott Grider plumbing but he was busy the day I need him. He recommended Classic Drains and Plumbing. So glad he did. I had a toilet and bathtub back up. Made a huge mess overflowing. I needed someone asap. I figured it was the main sewage line and sure enough it was. Called Classic that morning and fortunately they were available. Brian came promptly, they even texted a link that shows where he is coming from and est. time of arrival. He removed the toilet and snaked the line and cleared the plug quickly. Installed a new toilet ring and cleaned up the floor after he was complete. Extremely courteous and thorough. Very fair pricing. Will definitely be using them again. Thank you Brian and CD&P.

I don't even want to give a 1star rating but your forced to on this app if you want to write a review about your experience.classic Drains Plumbing is the worst Plumming co James the owner is very impatient and rude and won't stand behind his work or his employees work and shitty work at that.brian did such a horrible job the first time he had to come back the second time to fix it and guess what it's fucked again and they won't warranty there work and give a call back.last people to touch my plumbing and it's my fault.never again will I recommend them to anyone,shitty owner,company, employees and work.i hope people read this to know never to use you hacks.
Sincerely a pissed off customer!

James is top notch, very cool dude! I highly recommend James for all your plumbing needs. He came to my parents house within minutes and took care of business!! Dont waste your time with the others!!!!

Be aware, this is not a company, but a call center only.
James from Classic Drains and Plumbing. I called this company but it is actually only an answering service relaying information to local plumbers. They do not know anything about the plumbers they are recommending and will not be responsible, at all, for the type of work or treatment you will receive from the plumber. James came once before to my home and wanted to overcharge. I collected three different estimates and his was the most inflated. Since he did not like that I did not take him, he has been unpleasant and unpolite. Off course I would have never contacted again, but this Classic Drains answering system did not know of my prior experience with this guy. Do not hire a plumber through this company! (or do not hire James for that matter).

I was so worried about getting someone here late on a Saturday afternoon. James was here about 40 minutes after I called and he was great! He worked quickly, was professional and cleaned up when he was done. I couldn't have had a better outcome. Well done!

I called on a Monday to have a leak repaired. James informed me that he could have a tech out here the next day. Brian showed up on time, He was very professional, courteous, and informative . He took care of my issue very quickly. The service from beginning to end was top notch!, thank you.

A Saturday call to the plumber is never fun! But today when the shower water came up the toilet and vice versa, we used our plumbing insurance and just like that, Classic Drains was at our home (45 minute drive to our rural location). James the owner made quick work of cleaning out our main line (we have a clean out in front of our home) and on he went. His machine was new and quiet and efficient.
Now on to the rest of my weekend!

I called this plumbing company because they offered senior discounts I needed both my toilets snaked out with the electric snake to make sure everything was OK in my older home. The gentleman came, nice person, he was literally in the house for no more than 5 minutes. He came out carrying a hand snake contraption and charged me $155.00!! Yes, it was a Saturday but that was OK according to them. AND that was with the discount. I clearly, am in the wrong job. $155.00 for 5 minutes work??? I ended up having to spend another $250 for 2 new toilets with someone else. What a waste of $155.00.