John the Plumber

★★★★★ 4.6 / 5 (36)
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: 785 Tucker Rd PMB 312, Tehachapi, CA 93561
: (760) 373-7050
: http://johntheplumberca.com

Company Overview

Is your water heater malfunctioning? Need your septic tank emptied? Contact us today and we'll resolve all your plumbing challenges without emptying your wallet. We are prompt, expert, and budget-friendly and we make the process pleasant. Plus, if we can't solve the issue, you pay nothing!

John Nelson, a master plumber and co-founder of John the Plumber with his wife Sarah, began his plumbing career in the early days while working at his father's business, Nelson's Plumbing. In 2000, John launched his own venture, Cal City Plumbing. In 2012, they changed the name to John the Plumber to better represent his wider reach. Same reliable plumber, same excellent service, just a new name.

Today, John is no longer a solo plumber but leads a team of four full-time plumbers and apprentices and reaches more clients than ever.

John ran his business solo until he met the woman who would become his wife. Sarah brought her expertise in marketing and customer service, eager to help John expand. In 2011, John the Plumber received the Small Business of the Year award in California City and in 2017, it was honored with the same award in Tehachapi. Sarah oversees all the business operations, from human resources to marketing while John takes the lead, applying his exceptional plumbing expertise and passion for the trade to assist numerous clients each month.

Business Services

  • Bathroom remodeling
  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • 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
  • Remodeling
  • Sewer installation
  • Sewer repair
  • Shower installation
  • Shower repair
  • Sink installation
  • Sink 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:8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Melanie K.
★★★★★

Today we had a water pressure regulator installed by ""Mike"" from John The Plumber in Tehachapi. We are very happy with the prompt arrival time, knowledge of the employee, satisfaction of a complete and well done job and Mike's patience with all our questions. We will definitely always use this company for all our plumbing needs. We were billed via email and promptly paid the bill in full. A win win for everyone!

T & M K. Tehachapi CA

Rena J.
★★★★★

We needed to have a leaking propane line replaced and also had some other plumbing work. John the Plumber's crew answered our call right away and scheduled us soon thereafter.

When the guys came out, they were efficient, neat, and you could tell they really knew their stuff.

If we have any future plumbing concerns, we would definitely call them again.

Sarah S.
★★★★★

If you're looking for a water heater I highly recommend this business. Fast, great customer service, couldn't be happier with this company and the folks who operate within it.

Ruth W.
★★★★★

John is the real deal. He came out to replace what we thought would be our entire pump grinder, and found that we only needed a part replaced rather than the whole pump. Other companies were quoating $5k-$50k, and John was able to repair everything we needed for under $300. An honest, reliable plumber that we will be using for any/all of plumbing needs we have in the future! Thank you John!

Phil G.
★★★★★

John Nelson and his staff have been reliable and easy to work with... always. We had them out last week to replace a garbage disposal in our guest house and again this morning to replace the main water valve in our house. Both jobs were completed in excellent fashion and the techs we had on-site were both courteous and professional. Thanks for the great work!

Francisco P.
★☆☆☆☆

John the plumber took a job they couldn't do. I am trying to sell my house and needed my septic inspected. They came without letting us know, we were out of town and they started digging up our front yard. They left a pile of dirt with boards on it and said someone will come by soon to do the inspection and pump the tank. My yard has looked horrible and we have been showing the home to potential buyers they kept telling me that they outsource their pumping it's ""not their fault""then don't take the job if you can't finish the job.This should have been a one day job it has turned into a month long ordeal. I will not use them again for any of my plumbing needs!!!! And hopefully I won't have to!!!

Scott K.
★★★★★

So grateful that they came out and swiftly took care of my mom's swamp cooler. They did a great job at a great price!

Jessica D.
★★★★★

John and his crew are great to work with. They came out when a water main was leaking and worked with me to fit me in their already tight schedule. They were responsive, fast and honest. Use them often and highly recommend. Thanks John the plumber for top notch service.

S K.
★★★★★

I received great service from John the Plumber. Mark was very professional and had my leak diagnosed and repaired in short time.

D. J.
★☆☆☆☆

A rude and apathetic business. After several calls for emergency plumbing services (leaving messages), staff handling the call said, ""You're not on the schedule yet, and we'll get back with you."" I said that I have an emergency repair that needs to be addressed. In a rude tone, I got... ""We are very busy... You will have to wait until sometime next week!"" No... I need to find a plumber that offers service. Bye John the Plumber!

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