Honest Plumbing
Company Overview
Customer service is our top priority. We stand apart from other plumbing companies; focuses on ensuring our clients are happy Our upfront pricing means you can avoid surprise bills once the work is completed. Our services cover residential and commercial plumbing needs, from drain cleaning to repairs. No job is too small or too large, whether it’s a simple drip or a full sewer line replacement, we can take care of it. Contact us today and let our family serve yours!
Our journey began in Santa Maria, CA, in 2017. After nearly six years of serving that community, we felt a strong pull to raise our family in North Idaho, and decided to shut down operations there. Honest Plumbing began serving North Idaho in August 2023, with a focus on integrity and high-quality service.
Hi, I’m Tim! I’ve dedicated my life to learning the plumbing craft. I was introduced to plumbing at the young age of eight, working alongside my dad, accompanying him and absorbing everything I could. While building that bond and creating memories, I discovered my passion for plumbing. It may sound strange, yet it’s genuine. I believe a successful company must be passionate about its work, regardless of the field. This enthusiasm cultivates an atmosphere where quality and customer service can flourish. Together with my wife Elyse, I am eager to transform shape Honest Plumbing into a customer-focused business driven by integrity and passion. We demand excellence in everything we do!
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
- Plumbing inspection
- 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: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

I have used Honest Plumbing several times now and won't hesitate to give Tim a call the next time I'm in need of a plumber. He's friendly, professional, prompt, reliable, neat and tidy, and yes, honest. His prices are very reasonable. He doesn't try to sell extra services which I appreciate, and if something is not needed he lets you know. You can't go wrong using Honest Plumbing!

We've used honest plumbing multiple times over the years and have had nothing but positive experiences. Not only are they fair but also prompt and communicate very well.

Having used Honest Plumbing at our shopping centers in Orcutt with fair and good results, I called Tim Short to install a new indoor gas BBQ at our home in Nipomo. He was prompt and very professional and we were very pleased with the results. When he handed me the invoice, I actually thought he'd made a mistake. Very fair price! I've since recommended him to my sister in Santa Maria and he replaced her leaking water heater with great results and at a fair place. Tim definitely lives up to his company's name.
Bill Evans
Nipomo, CA

Good and prompt service. Fixed the plumbing issue I was experiencing and made recommendations to help with future issues.

Was able to get a quick appt and the tech was incredibly honest. They will now be my go to plumber in the area.

I replaced a standard height toilet with ADA compliant. I called 3 plumbers (all highly rated on Yelp) and Honest Plumbing (Tim) quoted the lowest install/take away old price for a quality brand. He completed the job efficiently and cleaned up after the install. He gave a 2-hr window and texted me as he was headed to our home which I appreciated.

I wanted to replace all the trim on my Guest shower/tub combo and had Tim from Honest Plumbing come over to do the job. He was very professional and gave me some options as to the labor on the new tub faucet (he had to do some work on the pipe to adapt the new faucet). I really appreciated his expertise and friendly manner! He cleaned up everything before he left and charged me a very fair price. I'll definitely use him again!

Honestly speaking Honest Plumbing Co is the way to go.
Truly genuine and transparent service. Tim Short was an absolute pleasure to meet from the beginning to the end. The knowledge and expertise is clearly evident. Very professional throughout the whole job and equipped with latest tools for the job.
Honest Plumbing is clearly efficient and takes pride in helping their neighborhoods with their plumbing needs.
Highly recommend to anyone with little to no knowledge in plumbing. You can trust in them no doubt. Very good people and as their namesake claims, very honest with their craft.

Honest Plumbing definitely is a perfect name for this company, because I have never been treated so fairly by a plumber or service technician of any kind for that matter. I called for a drain cleaning, but also for advice on how to replace my own drain system. Tim cleared my drain and gave me every tip in his playbook to help me with any future problems. He mapped out my entire interior and exterior drain system for a fraction of the price of another quote for the same service. Tim was professional, personable and showed great integrity. He cleaned everything after he was finished and showed great respect for my home and family. Speaking of family, we were talking while he worked and he is a dedicated family man himself who works a long hard day and still runs home at the end of the day, to shower and take his girl to gymnastics. Being a good father does not have bearing on being a good plumber, but it does speak volumes to his character. Tim will forever have my business and I will send anyone I know to him with full confidence that they will be in good hands!

Had a leak in an outside underground pipe so I turned off the water at the meter and contacted Honest Plumbing. Tim indicated he had a job before he could get to me but came as soon as he could (about 2 hours) He arrived ready to go and quickly found and repaired the leak. Even though we did not discuss the cost of the repair, the final bill was very reasonable. I recommend Honest Plumbing