Plumber in Ojai, CA: Hillside, Septic and Historic-Home Plumbing

Midtown Plumbing Company serves Ojai and the Ojai Valley with CSLB-licensed plumbers. We repair water lines, drains, septic-connected plumbing, water heaters and old pipe in historic homes and hillside properties. Hydro excavation protects oak roots. The minimum service call is $95. Call (805) 765-3995.

Ojai sits in a mountain-ringed valley north of Ventura. Winters run colder than the coast, summers run hotter, and the oaks are protected. Many properties sit on hillsides, run long water lines, or use septic systems. Midtown brings licensed plumbers and gentle excavation methods that respect the trees and the terrain.

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Licensed Contractor

CSLB #1126558 · Shawn Girt

15 Years of Experience

Trusted plumbing expertise

Serving Since 2023

Ventura County

4.9-Star Rating
Family Business

3800 Market St B, Ventura, CA

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Plumbing services in Ojai

Ojai calls often involve leak repair, water heater replacement, drain cleaning, whole-home repiping and water softeners and filtration. For long supply lines and rocky ground, we offer trenchless water line replacement, hydro excavation and pneumatic boring.

24/7 Emergency Plumbing

24/7 Emergency Plumbing

24/7 emergency plumbing services providing rapid response, and restoring critical plumbing systems during urgent situations anytime.

Sewer Line Repair & Replacement

Sewer Line Repair and Replacement

Professional sewer line repair and replacement services that restore proper drainage, resolve sewer issues, and support long-term reliability.

Water Heater Install & Repair

Water Heater Install & Repair

Water heater repair and replacement services restoring hot water efficiency, and ensuring reliable system operation for homes.

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Slab Leak Detection and Repair

Accurate slab leak detection and repair services that identify hidden leaks, protect foundations, and restore plumbing system reliability.

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Drain Cleaning

Professional drain cleaning services removing blockages, and preventing recurring clogs in residential plumbing systems effectively.

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Repiping (Homes and Multifamily)

Water line repiping for homes, HOAs and apartment communities. One water shutoff on most projects, finished drywall and one accountable contractor.

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Water Softeners and Filtration

Water softener and filtration services improving water quality, reducing mineral buildup, and protecting plumbing systems and appliances effectively.

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Commercial Plumbing

Midtown Plumbing delivers dependable commercial plumbing, repairs, installations, and emergency services for businesses, ensuring reliable plumbing system performance.

Trusted Multi-Family Plumbing Services

HOA and Multi-Family Plumbing Services

Midtown Plumbing provides reliable plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installations for HOAs and multi-family properties across Ventura
County.

Trusted Hydro Excavation Services

Hydro
Excavation

Midtown Plumbing offers precise hydro excavation services across Ventura County, safely exposing underground utilities while minimizing soil disruption and property damage.

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Underground Utility Repair and Boring

Midtown Plumbing provides underground utility repairs and boring services to restore damaged lines and install utilities with minimal surface disruption.

Professional Utility Potholing Service

Utility
Potholing

Midtown Plumbing provides utility potholing services across Ventura County to locate underground utilities safely and reduce excavation risks.

Sewer Camera Inspection

Sewer Camera
Inspection

Our Sewer Camera Inspection service helps identify blockages, root intrusion, cracks, and damage inside sewer lines. 

Trenchless Water Line Replacement

Trenchless Water Line Repair

Midtown Plumbing offers trenchless water line repairs across Ventura County, restoring water service with minimal digging and property disruption.

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Trenchless Gas Line Replacement

Midtown Plumbing Company provides trenchless water line repair and replacement services throughout Ventura County, helping property owners.

Neighborhoods we serve in the Ojai Valley

Midtown works in ZIP codes 93023 and 93022.

Downtown Ojai and the Arcade

Spanish Revival buildings and homes from the 1900s through the 1940s. Expect galvanized pipe, old clay laterals and walls that hide original plumbing.

Meiners Oaks and Mira Monte

Homes from the 1940s through the 1970s. Some connect to sewer and some use septic. Both need different care.

Foothill and Sulphur Mountain Road properties

Steep lots with long pressurized runs and difficult trench access.

The East End

Historic homes on large, tree-filled lots. Roots wrap around lateral lines and old water services.

Oak View and Casitas Springs

Mixed housing from the 1950s onward along the Ventura River corridor. High groundwater and flood-prone ground affect buried lines.

Upper Ojai

Rural and hillside properties with wells, long supply lines and septic systems.

Age first, then the lot

Ojai houses range from 1900s cottages to new custom builds. Build year drives the plan.

  • Built before 1950

    Galvanized steel supply, clay or early plastic drains and layers of repairs. Low pressure and rusty water are typical. Repiping often makes sense.

  • Built 1950 to 1980

    Copper supply lines and a mix of clay and plastic drains. Pinhole leaks and root intrusion appear.

  • Built 1980 to 1995

    Some polybutylene supply lines. Replace before failure.

  • Built after 2000

    PEX and modern drains. Pressure regulators, water heaters and fixtures wear first.

Cold nights, hard water, oaks and fire country

Ojai’s valley setting makes plumbing different from the coast.

  • Freezing nights. Ojai’s valley floor drops below freezing several nights each winter. Exposed hose bibs, backflow assemblies and outdoor lines freeze and split. Insulate and drain them before cold snaps.
  • Hard water and wells. Well water and valley supplies carry minerals. Scale builds in water heaters and fixtures. A softener protects your appliances.
  • Protected oaks. Ojai’s coast live oaks are protected, and roots run wide. Hydro excavation exposes lines without cutting the roots a trench would sever.
  • Rocky, sloped ground. Boulders, cobble and hillside grades slow trenching and raise costs. Vacuum excavation and boring avoid the worst of it.
  • Fire and flood. The 2017 Thomas Fire burned the Ojai Valley, and later storms moved debris through the drainages. Check cleanouts and drains after heavy rain on burn-area slopes.
  • Septic systems. Many valley homes use septic. Garbage disposals, harsh cleaners and root intrusion shorten leach field life. We service plumbing connected to septic systems.

Underground work in Ojai

Ojai properties often have long runs from the street or well to the house, steep slopes and trees worth saving. Midtown uses less invasive methods.

  • Hydro excavation locates and exposes lines around oaks and landscaping. Water and vacuum remove soil without a backhoe.
  • Utility potholing pins down the exact depth of a line before digging.
  • Pneumatic boring crosses driveways, roads and root zones from small pits.
  • Trenchless water line replacement runs $125 to $150 per linear foot for a straight pull and near $200 for deep or complex runs.

Our crews and equipment are in-house. Call (805) 765-3995 to discuss your site.

HOA and commercial plumbing in the Ojai Valley

Ojai has small HOAs, resorts, restaurants and shops along Ojai Avenue and Montgomery Street. We serve commercial properties and HOA and multi-family communities with written scope, clear pricing and photo documentation.

 

 

What plumbing costs in Ojai

Service

Midtown price

Minimum service call

$95

Drain cleaning with camera inspection

From about $395

Water line replacement, straight pull

$125 to $150 per linear foot

Water line replacement, deep or complex run

Near $200 per linear foot

Trenchless gas line replacement

$150 to $225 per linear foot

Hydro excavation

$300 per hour, two-hour minimum

Hydro excavation, half day (up to four hours)

$1,200

Off-site spoil disposal

From $225 per load

Final pricing depends on depth, access and permit needs. See the Ojai plumber cost guide for more.

Why Ojai owners call Midtown

  • License. CSLB 1126558, held by Shawn Girt.
  • Experience. 15 years in the plumbing trade.
  • Equipment. In-house hydro excavation, potholing and boring.
  • Rating. 4.9 stars. Read the reviews.
  • Reports. A NASSCO BSDI graded report with every camera inspection.
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Ojai plumbing questions

How much does a plumber cost in Ojai?

The minimum service call is $95. Drain cleaning with camera inspection starts around $395. Call (805) 765-3995 for a quote.

Wrap exposed pipes and hose bibs, drain outdoor lines and cover backflow devices before freezing nights. Call (805) 765-3995 if a pipe has already split.

 Hydro excavation exposes the line with water and vacuum, which avoids cutting roots. Check city rules for oak work. Call (805) 765-3995 to plan your project.

Yes. We repair the plumbing connected to septic systems and advise on drain care. Call (805) 765-3995 to schedule an inspection.

Galvanized pipe, a failing regulator or a long supply line cause low pressure. Call (805) 765-3995 for a pressure test and pipe inspection.

 Shut off the main water valve and call (805) 765-3995. See our 24/7 emergency plumbing page.

Ojai Valley, CA

Areas we serve in the Ojai Valley

  • Downtown Ojai
  • The Arcade
  • The East End
  • Meiners Oaks
  • Mira Monte
  • Oak View
  • Casitas Springs
  • Upper Ojai
  • Near Libbey Park
  • Ojai Avenue
  • Lake Casitas
  • Soule Park

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