The Plumbing Factory

★★★★★ 4.7 / 5 (15)
: 122 Vernal Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
: (805) 963-2400
: http://www.theplumbingfactory.com

Company Overview

For over 40 years, The Plumbing Factory, Inc., a family-operated company, has been offering exceptional plumbing services to the Santa Barbara, CA community. Thanks to our clear pricing and a full satisfaction guarantee, it’s no surprise that The Plumbing Factory, Inc. is the preferred plumbing service for your neighbors. Contact us today to book your next service with the experts at The Plumbing Factory, Inc.!

The Plumbing Factory is a family-owned business led by John Brock, his son Tim Brock, and his nephew Daniel Brock. Though The Plumbing Factory is relatively new, it is supported by over 40 years of plumbing experience. John has owned Santa Barbara Sewer and Drain since 1984, while Tim has been running Superior Plumbing since 2011.

The Brock family saw a gap in the plumbing market, realizing that customers needed a trustworthy company that prioritized integrity, values, and craftsmanship.

In 2014, they combined their businesses to establish The Plumbing Factory, Inc., aiming to reshape how people view plumbing and their plumbers. The Plumbing Factory was established to provide you with skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly plumbers who genuinely care about their clients and the quality of their work. Call us to discover why The Plumbing Factory is rapidly becoming Santa Barbara's preferred plumbing service!

Tim is committed to supporting his community and helping others around the world. He loves coaching youth basketball and guiding young individuals. In 2011, he launched Superior Plumbing in Santa Barbara, aiming to deliver quality craftsmanship with a sincere desire to assist others with their plumbing needs. In 2015, Tim and his family chose to close Superior Plumbing and move to Burundi, Africa, to live and work at CRIB Orphanage. This was a dream come true, allowing them to share their lives and mentor more than 50 teenagers and young adults. Tim was able to teach plumbing to several individuals, and they successfully enrolled two in Santa Barbara City College in 2016. Regrettably, political unrest and ethical issues led to their evacuation by the U.S. Embassy. Now back home, Tim has partnered with his father and cousin to establish The Plumbing Factory.

Business Services

  • Bathtub installation
  • Bathtub repair
  • Drain installation
  • Drain repair
  • Faucet installation
  • Faucet repair
  • Garbage disposal repair
  • Gas line installation
  • Gas line repair
  • Hot water recirculation pump installation
  • Hot water recirculation pump repair
  • Hydro-jetting
  • Plumbing inspection
  • Plumbing installation or replacement
  • Plumbing repair
  • 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 - 5:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Harriet E.
★★★★★

John and Daniel came out today and repaired a faulty toilet installation. They were quick and professional and showed up exactly at the appointed time. Both are extremely knowledgeable. I will be calling them for all my future plumbing needs.

Joanne B.
★★★★★

Wow, so glad I called these guys. Big plumbing backup on a holiday weekend but Daniel and John were here within an hour. Did a terrific job! Obviously know plumbing. Will definitely reach out again if I need help.

Isabelle W.
★★★★★

Daniel and John did a fabulous job replacing my water heater and retrofitting the pipes and water regulator. Daniel came over after hours on a Friday night when my old water heater started spewing water all over the garage. He gave me the bad news, and the solution. Not only did the water heater need to be replaced, but new pipes had to be put in to carry the water outside of the house in case there was another malfunction. Their work is excellent.

John O.
★★★★★

Can't say enough superlatives about The Plumbing Factory and John (Owner) and his team. Clearly John is a step above others in terms of the quality of his work and what he demands from his team. I had John (and Team) do several (what I consider) fairly large projects in the last few months on my parent's house from repairing other plumber's work to recently installing a tankless water heater. I believe repeat business says a WHOLE LOT about a company. I think none of us would use the same company numerous times if their work was suspect or had a 'bad vibe' about them. Lol!

John and his team can be counted upon to respond to those late Sunday night water leak calls to an afternoon call on no hot water (someone unplugged the tankless water heater). His prices are competitive with a nod to standing behind all of his work. There may be less expensive plumbers, but as you know, caveat emptor. :) Would highly recommend you at least give The Plumbing Factory a call and compare with other competitors. With that said, I'm sure you will see how John and his team stands-out from the competition in both the quality of their work and knowing what customer service really means.

Glenn S.
★★★★★

I was really impressed with the work done by Daniel and Louis. They showed up early, were honest, fast and clean. They can fix problems both large and small. The Axxess deal was great too. I'd definitely recommend them.

L J.
★★★★★

Called and spoke with John. Met Louie at my house a few hours later. Louie was very professional and helpful. Unclogged the drain quickly. Everything went smoothly. Will be investing in a $5 hair strainer to avoid needing a plumber again, but will gladly recommend The Plumbing Factory.

Krista M.
★★★★★

The Plumbing Factory did two separate jobs at my home this week and I was extremely impressed from start to finish for both jobs. I highly recommend their business and I will most definitely use their services again should the need arise.

Revae M.
★★★★★

This company is really great - I would (and have) recommend them to anyone and everyone. We had them do a pretty tricky installation of a hot/cold water dispense in our kitchen and a new kitchen faucet. Unbeknownst to us, they identified a problem with the faucet and had us return it to the place we bought it because the hose was not American standard size - the hose size was in centimeters rather than in inches and the connections would not have been as tight. (The company shouldn't even have sold us something in a metric size!) They were SO nice about coming back right away so that we could get the kitchen faucet functioning again. They also take the Axxess card, which saved us 20% since it was our first time using them.

They were super professional, easy to work with, and so very knowlegeable and efficient. I would not hesitate to call them again. We have used other plumbers, but these guys are the BEST! Also, they put on paper booties before coming into the house - and put down mats everywhere they're working to keep everything very clean and tidy!

Joe C.
★★★★★

Fair pricing, easy to schedule, really nice guys. I used to fix everything myself but after having a child I don't have the time to spend my weekend under the sink watching a YouTube tutorial. I decided to call a professional for a few items in my house and I'm happy it was The Plumbing Factory.

Rob B.
★★★★★

After years of searching and trying other plumbing companies, I called The Plumbing Factory this morning when I had an emergency. They gave me a window of 1 pm - 3 pm, and showed up at 12:30. What kind of plumber comes early? The kind of plumber I will call again and recommend to all my friends. Daniel and John found the problem quickly, fixed it efficiently, and charged a very fair price.

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