Plumbing & Heating Contractor in Lake Arrowhead, CA
Frozen pipes in the crawl space, a furnace that quits on a snow night, a septic backup at the cabin: mountain homes break in mountain ways. Thrifty Plumbing and Heating has been fixing them across Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs and Crestline since 1986.
Call (909) 338-1229See our services
Plumbing, heating, drains and septic. One licensed company.
Pick the problem you have, or just call. We handle the job from the fixture to the street, including septic.
Plumbing Repair
Leaks, water heaters, repipes, frozen pipes, fixtures and gas lines in mountain homes.
Heating & Furnaces
Forced-air furnaces, wall, floor and gravity heaters. Repairs, tune-ups, replacements.
Drain Cleaning & Rooter
Professional drain cleaning and sewer rooter service since 1986.
Septic Systems
Licensed C-42 septic contractor for repairs, leach lines and inspections.
Broken & Frozen Pipes
Freeze bursts, soil-shift breaks and root damage, found and fixed right.
Main Sewer Line
Root stoppages and whole-house backups, from the house to the street.
Kitchen Sink Clogs
Grease and food stoppages cleared from the trap to the branch line.
Toilet Stoppages
Plugged and overflowing toilets cleared without damage to the bowl.
A well-established mountain plumbing company
Thrifty Plumbing and Heating Inc. is a well-established plumbing and heating service and repair company that has served the mountain communities since 1986. We work in Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline and the surrounding areas.
Most of you know the mountains have unique environmental and weather conditions that have to be considered when doing plumbing and heating work. Our highly trained plumbers evaluate your situation and give you the expert advice you're looking for. Our job is to give you every sensible option so you can choose what fits your budget and your long-term goals for the property.
We're a state-licensed General Engineering Contractor (A) and also hold state licenses for Plumbing (C-36), Heating (C-20) and Sanitation or Septic Systems (C-42), all under Lic. 504977.
At a glance
- Business
- Thrifty Plumbing and Heating Inc.
- Serving since
- 1986
- CSLB license
- #504977 (A, C-36, C-20, C-42)
- Services
- Plumbing, heating, drain cleaning & rooter, septic
- Areas
- Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline, Blue Jay, Twin Peaks, Rimforest, Cedar Glen, Skyforest
- Mailing
- P.O. Box 247, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
- Phone
- (909) 338-1229
Why mountain homeowners call us
Experience counts up here. Here's what sets us apart from other plumbers on the hill.
Four state licenses
We hold California licenses for General Engineering (A), Plumbing (C-36), Heating (C-20) and Septic Systems (C-42) under Lic. 504977. One company covers the whole job.
A low license number
The lower a contractor's license number, the longer they've held it. Compare ours with anyone else's. You can check our license with the CSLB.
Work in the public roadway
Most plumbers can only work on private property. Our engineering license lets us repair your line in the easement or the street, so we finish the job without bringing in another contractor.
Honest second opinions
If someone told you that you need a dig-up or a major repair you're not sure about, call us for a second opinion. We often find the recommended work isn't needed.
Screened, trained plumbers
For your safety, every plumber is drug-tested and background-checked before hiring and through random testing afterward.
Cabins to castles
We work on primary residences, vacation homes, rentals, commercial properties, cabins and estates. We can work with personal assistants, and every employee keeps client information confidential.
From your call to a fixed problem
Call us
Tell us what's going on. We'll ask the right questions and set a realistic arrival window based on the weather and the roads.
We evaluate
A trained plumber looks at your situation in person and finds the actual cause, not just the symptom.
You choose
We lay out all the sensible options and prices so you can decide what fits your budget and your long-term plans for the property.
Fixed and protected
We do the work right, clean up, and explain how to keep it from happening again, which matters a lot in mountain winters.
Mountain plumbing is different
At 5,000 to 6,000 feet, pipes freeze in unheated crawl spaces, heaters work hard from October to May, roots from pines and cedars find every crack in old sewer lines, and many properties run on septic instead of sewer. Vacation homes can sit empty for months, so a small leak can turn into a big flood before anyone notices.
We plan every repair around those conditions, from insulating exposed lines to setting thermostats for winter vacancy.
Where we work
We serve the communities along the Rim of the World and around the lakes:
What our customers wrote to us
…night, in the cold and snow, until he was certain that he had cleared the sewer line stoppage. He was cheerful about the job, and was careful to keep the house as clean…
Not only was he on time (early in fact), he was knowledgeable…
Thank you for your prompt response in our time of need.
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Thrifty Plumbing and Heating serve?
Lake Arrowhead, Running Springs, Crestline, Blue Jay, Twin Peaks, Rimforest, Cedar Glen, Skyforest and the surrounding San Bernardino Mountain communities.
Is Thrifty Plumbing and Heating licensed?
Yes. We're a California-licensed General Engineering Contractor (A) and also hold Plumbing (C-36), Heating (C-20) and Sanitation/Septic (C-42) licenses under CSLB license #504977. You can verify it on the Contractors State License Board website.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided plumbing, heating, drain cleaning and sewer rooter service in the mountain communities since 1986.
Do you work on vacation homes and rental properties?
Yes. Primary residences, vacation homes, rentals, commercial properties, cabins and large estates are all routine for us. We can coordinate with property managers and personal assistants when owners are off the mountain.
Can you give me a second opinion on a repair someone else recommended?
Yes, and we encourage it. If you've been told you need a dig-up or a major repair that you think may not be necessary, call us. We often find the recommended work isn't needed.
What should I do if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water valve right away, then call (909) 338-1229. If water is near electrical panels or outlets, stay clear and tell us on the call.
CSLB License #504977
- AGeneral Engineering Contractor
- C-36Plumbing Contractor
- C-20Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating & Air-Conditioning
- C-42Sanitation System (Septic) Contractor
Listed & reviewed
Plumbing or heating problem on the mountain?
Call Thrifty Plumbing and Heating. Experienced, licensed, local.
(909) 338-1229