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Los Angeles Plumbing & Drains, Done Right the First Time.

Drains, leaks, water heaters and repipes for LA homes and businesses, by a licensed C-36 plumber.

Call Gerardo · (323) 854-9025

Licensed & Bonded

CSLB #1158712 · C-36

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Same-day service · Call now for urgent leaks

Licensed C-36 plumbing for Los Angeles homes and businesses

  • Drain Cleaning
  • Rooter Service
  • Leak Detection
  • Water Heaters
  • Repiping
  • Sewer Lines
  • Toilets & Fixtures
  • Kitchen & Bath

Our Mission

We Believe Every Home Deserves Honest, Reliable Plumbing

From a slow drain to a new water heater, you get a licensed plumber who explains the problem, the fix and the price before any work starts.

Tidal Wave Rooter & Plumbing · CSLB #1158712 · Los Angeles, CA

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Licensed C-36 plumber, bonded like every active CSLB license
C-36
Licensed plumbing contractor
#1158712
CSLB license number
Bonded
Like every active CSLB license
L.A.
Homes & businesses
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Licensed & Bonded · C-36, Verify license #1158712 (opens the CSLB website)

Why Choose Us

More Than Just a Fix A Standard of Care

Licensed & Bonded

CSLB #1158712, class C-36 Plumbing Contractor. Look it up on the CSLB website in under a minute.

Same-Day Service

Urgent leak or a backed-up drain? Call (323) 854-9025 now and get on today's schedule when there's room.

Clear Pricing Up Front

You hear what's wrong, what it takes to fix it and what it costs before any work starts.

Done Right, Cleaned Up

The fix goes after the cause, not just the symptom, and the work area is left clean.

Our Work

The Work We Take On

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Every Job, Done Right

From a clogged kitchen sink to a water heater swap or a full repipe, every job gets the same care: the right fix, explained first, done clean.

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Testimonials

What Our Customers Are Saying

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“He explained what was wrong before touching anything, gave me the price, and the drain has been fine ever since. Easy to deal with from the first call.”
SarahHomeowner
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    “Clear about the problem and the price up front. The new water heater went in clean and the old one was hauled away.”

    DanielHomeowner
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    “Our kitchen sink kept backing up. It was cleared properly this time, and he showed us what had been causing it.”

    MariaHomeowner
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    “Found a slow leak behind the wall we'd been chasing for weeks. Straight answers, tidy work, fair price.”

    JamesProperty manager
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    “Booked online in a minute, got a confirmation right away, and the visit was exactly what I needed.”

    LucíaHomeowner

Meet the Owner

The Plumber Behind Every Fix

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Gerardo Rivera

Owner · Licensed plumber, C-36

Gerardo holds the C-36 plumbing license (CSLB #1158712) that every Tidal Wave job runs under.

Online Booking

Book a Service Visit

Pick an open time. Gerardo comes to you, looks at the problem and gives you the price before any work starts.

  • 60 minutes
  • At your home or business
  • Price before any work
  • Times shown in Los Angeles time

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FAQ

Common Questions, Honest Answers

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What plumbing services do you offer?

Drain cleaning and rooter service, leak detection, water heater repair and installation, pipe repair and repiping, toilet and fixture work, sewer line services, and the plumbing side of kitchen and bathroom projects, for homes and businesses in Los Angeles.

Do you offer emergency plumbing services?

For anything urgent, call (323) 854-9025 right away: same-day service when the schedule has room. If water is leaking now, shut off your main water valve first. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas company.

How quickly can a plumber arrive?

It depends on the day's schedule and where you are in LA, so there's no one-size promise. Call (323) 854-9025 and Gerardo will give you a straight answer on timing. For anything that can wait, pick an open time online.

Are you licensed and bonded?

Yes. Tidal Wave Rooter & Plumbing holds CSLB #1158712, classification C-36 (Plumbing Contractor), and is bonded like every active CSLB license. You can look the license up on the CSLB website.

How does your pricing work?

Every job is different, so Gerardo looks at the problem first and tells you the price before any work starts. For bigger jobs, like a water heater or a repipe, book an on-site visit & estimate.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Two ways. Book online: pick an open time in the calendar above, fill in a few details, and add the visit to your calendar. Or tap "Ask Tidal Wave", describe the problem, and the assistant offers the next open times. Water leaking right now? Don't book, call (323) 854-9025.

Same-Day Service

Leak, Clog or No Hot Water? Call Gerardo Today.

Same-day service · Call now for urgent leaks. Everything else, book a visit online in under a minute.

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