Drain Runner Plumbing
Company Overview
Plumbing issues rank among the most frequent and often the most challenging dilemmas for homeowners. Plumbing encompasses a wide range of issues, not limited to just leaky faucets and pipes; it includes slab leaks, reroutes, repiping, drain issues, tankless water heater setups, and others. Neglecting water leaks can result in extensive damage to your property, leading to repair costs that can soar into the thousands. Anyone who has faced plumbing issues knows the stress and hassle that comes with needing prompt and effective assistance from trustworthy plumbers.
Our services include water heater installation, tankless water heater setup, slab leak repairs, sewer line repair and replacement, and repiping.
For those living in Vista, Escondido, Encinitas, Solana Beach, or Carlsbad within a 35-mile radius of North County looking for fast, reliable plumbing services for both residential and commercial needs, you’ve found the ideal solution!
As a trusted plumbing service in Carlsbad and surrounding areas, Drain Runner Plumbing is committed to addressing the plumbing maintenance, repair, and installation needs of homeowners and businesses. We deliver trustworthy, fair-priced services that focus on addressing all your plumbing needs. Whether your plumbing needs are minor or major, you can count on the skilled team at Drain Runner Plumbing for effective assistance.
Drain Runner opened its doors in 2001, and each year has seen growth and improvement. Our dedication to service and repair has sustained us even through tough times. Owner Scott actively participates with his team in the field, promoting teamwork and productivity. His passion for plumbing, extensive expertise, and certifications in various areas have contributed to the growth of this company, serving both residential and commercial clients.
With more than 35 years in the plumbing industry, Scott McGervey is certified in various plumbing fields, which has significantly contributed to the success of Drain Runner Plumbing. Drain Runner, a family-operated business, was established by Scott almost 20 years ago. Scott holds a C-36 plumbing license and a B general contracting license, enabling him to take on a wider variety of projects that extend beyond plumbing. Collaborating with various large companies, small businesses, and residential clients has equipped Scott and his team with the knowledge to address a wide range of plumbing needs. Drain Runner Plumbing handles everything from minor drain calls to major sewer line replacements and everything in between. Service and repair, new construction, and renovations for both residential and commercial properties keep this business thriving. For all your plumbing needs, think of Drain Runner Plumbing, the experts who come running when you need us.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sun: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Recommended Customer Reviews

This company rocks! They have helped me anytime I'm in a plumbing situation! They have helped with gas issues as well. Scott knows what he is doing! And Lori is always quick to call me back. I them! If you are in need of a good plumber that will do quality work and stand behind their service, then these are your people. I have had faucets, hose bibs, gas lines, and laundry boxes with lines replaced by them. Always quality work! Thank you for all your help! This is why I come back and I'm sure others do too!

We had Drain Runner come out to assess what has been an ongoing problem at our home. Aaron (supervisor) was extremely professional. He was prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable. He was able to determine what our problem actually was since the camera showed no blockage in the piping. It was due to the brand of toilet (Kohlar), which he shared is notorious for low pressure. He suggested an alternative and will be installing them right away.
Moreover, Aaron was so fair!!
Have used other plumbing companies in the past. I will not be using any other company from here forward.

Use these guys for any plumbing issues!! We live in an older home, and the plumbing finally decided to just stop working. Scott and the whole Drain Runner team have fixed the entire problem for us. This is a group of very helpful and friendly people! We have gotten to know them all quite a bit with all the work we have had done to fix everything, and every time someone showed up, they were courteous, professional, clean and efficient. I have two small children, and the guys would even give me a heads up if they were going to be doing anything loud as to not scare the kids. Scott even gave me tips on plumbing-friendly ways to clean my tub and sinks. They keep you updated on arrival times, etc with texts, and always answer when I call. Scott was here one day and he was training a newer employee. he was very patient and encouraging to the guy he was training, and that says a lot to me about his character in general. Best of all, they do not rip you off!! Very economical. They take the ""scare"" out of calling a plumber.

Great company, very reasonable rates, thorough and polite. We had a water damage issue, they came out fast, they told us the problem was bigger than we realized and then gave us solutions.
Very reputable and overall great service and experience.

My husband and I recently purchased a new home. Unfortunately we found it had plumbing issues. We were in a hurry to find someone who could help us out with our urgent situation. We called Scott from Drain Runner Plumbing and explained we had a serious plumbing issue we needed help with immediately. He was able to come out and take care of it right away for us. We really appreciated him being able to help us out so quickly. He did a great job and is very personable and nice to have around. We will definitely call on him again, as he is now our family plumber.
Mike and LuAnn Scaramella

Finally a reputable plumbing company that cares about the customer and doesn't rip you off! I had an emergency at my business and they came so fast and got the job done even faster. Thank you Drain Runner! I'm recommending you to everyone I know

My water heater decided to take a dump on me and half my garage was covered in water. I called Drain Runner they can right out and had me set up in no time. Due to the damages they had to do a temporary water heater set because my water heater stand was soaking wet. Had a restoration company came out called Super Dry. They dried the stand and communicated with Drain Runner. Drain Runner came back out and put my water heater back on its stand. All I can say is thank you guys you're amazing. Super professional and on time!
You're the best!

I had a major plumbing emergency last week and was in a complete bind. I'm new to the area and had no idea who to call. My neighbor told me to use Drain Runner Plumbing and to ask for Scott. They were out to my property within an hour had the problem detected right away which was a slab leak. Scott was extremely professional and explained things so I could understand. We had the slab leak repaired and the rate was fair. I can say my experience with Drain Runner was awesome. I will continue to use Scott for all plumbing needs. Thanks Drain Runner Plumbing you really were great.

I highly recommend this plumbing company they are very professional quick and on top of everything.
They helped us with our salon and all of the plumbing work. Everything came out beautifully. I cannot think Scott enough he's amazing!!!
I've interviewed so many other plumbers and
I wasted so much of my time with Scott he knew what he was talking about and was on it..
Not to mention his great team that he has everybody's on top of everything.
I finally found my plumber that I'll be with for the many years to come..
Thanks again
DOLCE SALON

Didn't know nobody in North County so I went to yelp and found Scott at drain runner plumbing for one of my friends.
So far when I find people on yelp they always do a great service! And Scott was no exception. My friend Jake had a clogged drain and drain runner was out there in 45 minutes and only charge them $70.
A lot of companies try to charge a lot of money for very little work and it's always a pleasure when you find somebody who's honest keep up the good work drain runner.