Drain Charmer-Husted Plumbing and Rooter

★★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (34)
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: 4869 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
: (805) 684-4331
: https://www.thecharmingplumber.com

Company Overview

Are your drains clogged with tough blockages? Thinking about upgrading your home with a new outdoor kitchen or water treatment system? The skilled, licensed, and insured plumbers at Drain Charmer are here to assist you with precision. Established in 1935 as Husted Plumbing, now known as Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc., we have supported countless residential and commercial clients in Ventura, Ojai, Santa Barbara, and nearby regions to maintain their plumbing systems in top condition.

Proudly family-owned since 1935, we proudly serve the communities of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Northern Los Angeles County. In May 2020, Andrew, after four years with Husted Plumbing, took ownership of the business. While the name has changed from Husted Plumbing to Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc., the tradition of exceptional customer service and care will persist.

Meet Andrew E.

With 23 years of practical plumbing experience, Andrew E. has earned a reputation for dependability, quality, and outstanding service in the Santa Barbara area. Between 2016 and 2020, Andrew developed his skills while working at Husted Plumbing, a well-regarded local plumbing service since 1935. In 2020, Andrew took the bold step to acquire the company, renaming it Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. to reflect his vision for contemporary, customer-focused plumbing services.

Under Andrew's leadership, Drain Charmer Plumbing and Rooter, Inc. upholds the same trusted knowledge that Santa Barbara residents have counted on for many years. Whether it’s a minor repair or a major project, Andrew’s dedication to quality is evident in every task.

For a plumber who merges experience, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the community, your search is over—Andrew and the Drain Charmer team are prepared to help.

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

Jill S.
★★★★★

Andrew is honest, efficient, and friendly. He gave us an upfront estimate prior to starting the job and let us know we wouldn't be charged for the observer (plumber) he brought with him. Andrew replaced our leaky faucet in 30 minutes. It was a great plumbing experience after our horrible experience with Lewis Plumbing not repairing our leaky faucet and charging us for time and labor on the faucet they made leak worse.

Debra K.
★☆☆☆☆

Husted Plumbing was called to replace my mothers hot water heater and Andrew talked her into getting rid of her existing water softener system and relacing it with a water conditioning system. I had the water tested and it is off the chart. The typical hardness in Carpinteria is 23 gpg. Our water is 23 gpg. Not only is my mother out the $2100.00 she paid for the so called water conditioning system, the water softening system has to be replaced because Andrew took her exisitng system! She was over charged for the water heater and I will never call them again.

Eleanor K.
★★★★★

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!

Richard I.
★★★★☆

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

Arlene S.
★★★★★

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.

Melissa G.
★★★★☆

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.

Carrie H.
★★★★★

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.

Fred B.
★★★★★

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!

Mark J.
★★★★★

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.

G. B.
★☆☆☆☆

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.

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