Drain Charmer-Husted Plumbing and Rooter
Company Overview
Do you have persistent clogs in your drains? Interested in installing a new outdoor kitchen or water treatment system to improve your living space? The skilled, licensed, and insured plumbers at Drain Charmer are here to assist you with precision. Since 1935, we have operated as Husted Plumbing, now rebranded to Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc., we have assisted generations of homeowners and businesses in Ventura, Ojai, Santa Barbara, and surrounding areas in keeping their plumbing systems running smoothly.
Proudly family-owned since 1935, we are dedicated to serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Northern Los Angeles County. In May 2020, Andrew, having spent four years at Husted Plumbing, purchased the company. Even though we have rebranded from Husted Plumbing to Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc., the tradition of exceptional customer service and care will persist.
About Andrew E.
With 23 years of direct plumbing experience, Andrew E. has built a solid reputation for trustworthiness, quality, and superior service in the Santa Barbara community. From 2016 to 2020, Andrew refined his skills as a member of Husted Plumbing, a respected name in local plumbing since 1935. In 2020, Andrew made the decision to purchase the company, rebranding it as Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. to align with his vision for modern, customer-centric plumbing solutions.
With Andrew at the helm, Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. maintains the reliable expertise that Santa Barbara residents have depended on for decades. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major project, Andrew’s dedication to quality is evident in every task.
If you are in need of a plumber who combines expertise, professionalism, and a genuine dedication to the community, look no further—Andrew and the Drain Charmer team are here for you.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Hot water recirculation pump installation
- Hot water recirculation pump repair
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Andrew installed a whole-house water filtration system for my home. He's polite, professional, efficient, smart, and fun! My followup questions were answered promptly and courteously. So happy to get off the salt!

The garbage disposal had to be installed and they came and completed the job satisfactorily.

Craig Husted is a gem. Water heater leaked on a Friday. He came to see it Friday and came back and installed a new one Saturday morning. Could not ask for better service or a more pleasant guy.

Andrew came out for a plumbing issue and noticed that the problem was a minor problem that he could easily fix for a less expensive price than I was originally quoted. I appreciate his honesty and will definitely use them again because of it.

Husted plumbing saved me in a pinch. Our movers were packing up our house for our move out of town. When we disconnected the washing machine, the valve began to leak. My usual plumber was not reachable. I called Husted as a new customer, explaining my predicament. I had to leave the house in a couple of hours to move out of town, and had a bucket under the leak. I left a key for them. They came out that day, fixed the plumbing, called me, locked up the house, and then left the key where I asked. I had to trust someone I never met to follow through while I was out of town. They passed with flying colors.

Andrew came out to fix a couple of plumbing problems that I'd botched trying to save a buck. He provided cost saving tips and had the repairs done in short order!

I had a small window of time to meet Husted Plumbing at a rental property in Carp. Andrew was on time and prompt and efficient with his work. He handled a toilet and garbage disposal in short order--and we were both on our way.

In my experience, Husted does not stand by their work. I've used them five times - from a leaky faucet to a water heater repair to snugging up a trash disposal. Two of the repairs? Good. However, I've had them come out 3X to fix a leaky tub faucet, and the problem keeps coming back. 4+ weeks ago I called them back for repair attempt #3. A rushed repairman looked at the tub for five minutes - unscrewing and re-screwing the tub faucet, etc. This made the leak worse. He then screwed on an ugly makeshift fixture to hold back the leak. He was eager to end his workweek; he was going on vacation the next day. This would not have been an issue except he never followed up when he got back, or returned my follow up voicemail. It has been 4+ weeks with no word from Husted. They have shown me that my business is not important to them.

We have used Husted Plumbing for several years. Craig, the owner, is very honest and reputable. Recently, we had a plugged toilet - Craig got one of his plumbers there soonest. There was a disparity on the billing, Craig got it corrected on the spot. We wish Craig continued success - thank you!

Follow up to my earlier review. My family owns a small business in Santa Barbara. Two showers were blocked. The business has been using another plumbing company, and they are very responsive and very good. However, they could not unblock the two showers, even after 3 hours work. The only solution was to jackhammer up one shower and go underneath. Yikes! I decided to call Husted because Andrew had done such a good job at our residence. He couldn't come for a few days, but we waited. And boy, was it worth the wait! Andrew did all the things the other plumber did, to no avail. It is really old plumbing and the snake just wouldn't go in the direction of the blockage. He tried about 5 different ways. Finally he made one more attempt with different equipment and...success!!!! Andrew saved us over $2,500. Needless to say, we are so impressed and so grateful!