Plumbing companies in Redding, CA
Quick answer
2 plumbing companies have a local office in Redding, CA on 1-800Deals: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Shasta County and Roto-Rooter Redding, CA. The City of Redding draws surface water from the Sacramento River, treated at the Foothill Water Treatment Plant, and from Whiskeytown Lake, treated at the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant. During certain months the Water Utility flushes mains in the Enterprise and Cascade areas to scour mineral deposits out of the pipes.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Redding and nearby Shasta County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Shasta County, , Redding. Services include plumbing, sewer repair, leaking pipes, drain cleaning, clogged drains, sewer drains; serves Anderson, Bella Vista, Big Bend, Burney, Cassel, Castella, Cottonwood, Dunsmuir, Fall River Mills, French Gulch and more.
- Roto-Rooter Redding, CA, 19960 Countryside Lane, Redding. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heaters; serves Redding, Susanville, Shasta Lake, Red Bluff, Palo Cedro.
What to know about plumbing in Redding
River, lake and well water
The City of Redding draws surface water from the Sacramento River, treated at the Foothill Water Treatment Plant, and from Whiskeytown Lake, treated at the Buckeye Water Treatment Plant. It also runs 16 wells in the southeast and southwest parts of the city, in the Enterprise and Cascade areas, drawing from 170 to 600 feet below the surface. Because the city relies on several sources, ask the Water Utility which source serves your address before you buy a softener or filter. Source: City of Redding: Water Supply Information
Brown water during main flushing
During certain months the Water Utility flushes mains in the Enterprise and Cascade areas to scour mineral deposits out of the pipes. The city warns that the iron and manganese sediment stirred up can permanently stain clothes, so skip laundry while the water looks discolored and wait for it to clear before drinking or cooking with it. If discoloration does not clear quickly, call the Water Utility at 530-224-6068 before paying a plumber to chase the problem. Source: City of Redding: Water Distribution System Flushing Program
Use the meter to find a leak
Redding suggests turning off every faucet inside and out, watching the meter's leak indicator or sweep hand, and checking again after 15 minutes; common culprits include running toilets, irrigation lines, outdoor faucets, pool auto-fill systems and swamp coolers. The city may grant a one-time partial credit for a month of high use, but only after the leak is fully repaired, with the request made within 60 days of the high bill and no courtesy adjustment in the previous 36 months. Keep your plumber's invoice or photos of the repair as proof. Source: City of Redding: How to Check for Water Leaks
Check the license
California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board under its C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification. As of 2026, a CSLB license is needed for any job that requires a building permit, uses employees, or totals $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Enter the contractor's license number in CSLB's Check a License tool before work begins. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Where does Redding's tap water come from?
The City of Redding uses the Sacramento River, Whiskeytown Lake and 16 wells in the southeast and southwest parts of the city. River water is treated at the Foothill plant and lake water at the Buckeye plant.
Why is my water brown in Redding?
The Water Utility flushes mains in the Enterprise and Cascade areas during certain months, which stirs up iron and manganese sediment. The city says to avoid doing laundry and to wait for the water to clear before drinking it, and to call 530-224-6068 if it does not clear quickly.
Can I get a bill credit after a leak in Redding?
Possibly. The city may grant a partial credit for one month of high usage if the leak has been fully repaired, you ask within 60 days of the high bill, you have not had a courtesy adjustment in the previous 36 months, and you can show proof of the repair.
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