Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Local San Diego Plumbing Experts
Shelton Plumbing has been serving San Diego communities for over 60 years, established in 1960 by Harold Shelton. Our family-owned business has built a reputation on trust, personal service, and customer referrals through decades of hands-on experience. We specialize in addressing the unique plumbing challenges of older homes in neighborhoods like Kensington, Normal Heights, Talmadge, North/South Park, and University Heights, where many residences are between 60-90 years old. Our expertise in water and gas piping, sewer drain systems, and water heater installations allows us to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to busy households. With over 30 years of direct collaboration between father and son, our team combines generational knowledge with modern techniques to maintain San Diego's aging infrastructure.We prioritize local market understanding, offering personalized troubleshooting for leaks, root invasions, and clogs across sinks, toilets, faucets, and sewer pipes. Our commitment to quality extends to bath and kitchen renovations, ensuring functional upgrades that meet contemporary needs while respecting historical structures. As licensed professionals (Contractors License: 300834), we maintain rigorous standards in all repair, installation, and repiping services. Our longevity in the industry demonstrates our ability to adapt while preserving core values of reliability and community focus. Customers benefit from our deep familiarity with regional plumbing systems, enabling efficient diagnostics and repairs that minimize disruption to daily life.
Services
Plumbing Repair
Sewer Drain Cleaning
Water Heater Installation
Gas Piping Repair
Bath Renovation
Kitchen Plumbing
Leak Troubleshooting
Root Invasion Removal
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 60 years of San Diego plumbing expertise
- Specialists in maintaining aging plumbing infrastructure in historic neighborhoods
- Licensed professionals with generational knowledge transfer between father-son team
- Cost-effective solutions tailored to busy households' needs
- Deep local market understanding for efficient plumbing diagnostics
Associations and certifications
- Contractors License: 300834
What people say
Trusted service
Local expertise
Cost-effective solutions
Generational knowledge
Reliable repairs
Services
Plumbing Repair
We specialize in comprehensive plumbing repairs for both residential and commercial properties. Our experienced technicians handle water and gas piping issues, leak detection, and fixture repairs across San Diego's older infrastructure. With decades of experience working on 60-90 year old homes, we provide durable solutions that maintain system integrity while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
Sewer Drain Cleaning
Our sewer drain cleaning services address clogs, root invasions, and buildup in residential plumbing systems. Using advanced equipment and techniques, we clear blockages in sinks, toilets, and sewer pipes while preventing future issues. This service maintains proper drainage function in both modern and aging infrastructure across San Diego neighborhoods.
Water Heater Installation
We offer professional water heater installation and repair services for both tank and tankless systems. Our technicians ensure proper setup and maintenance of heating units, addressing efficiency concerns and extending equipment lifespan. This service supports consistent hot water supply in residential properties throughout San Diego.
Bath Renovation
Our bath renovation services combine functional improvements with modern design elements. We handle complete bathroom overhauls including plumbing updates, fixture replacement, and layout modifications. This service enhances usability while maintaining compatibility with existing home infrastructure in San Diego's older neighborhoods.
Kitchen Plumbing
We provide specialized plumbing services for kitchen environments, addressing sink installations, water supply lines, and drainage systems. Our technicians handle both standard repairs and complete kitchen plumbing overhauls, ensuring efficient water flow and leak prevention in residential cooking spaces.
People
Peter Walkin
Founder
Peter Walkin established Shelton Plumbing with a commitment to quality service and community focus. His leadership laid the foundation for the company's 60-year legacy of trusted plumbing solutions in San Diego.
Robert Porter
Developer
Robert Porter contributes technical expertise to Shelton Plumbing's operations. His development skills help maintain the company's infrastructure and support efficient service delivery across San Diego neighborhoods.
Dina Johnson
Designer
Dina Johnson brings creative solutions to Shelton Plumbing's projects. Her design expertise enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of plumbing installations and renovations in San Diego homes.
Questions
What areas of San Diego do you service?
We specialize in Kensington, Normal Heights, Talmadge, North/South Park, and University Heights neighborhoods where we've worked for over 60 years.
Do you handle emergency plumbing repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritize urgent plumbing issues during regular business hours with prompt response times.
What makes your plumbing services unique?
Our 60-year history working with San Diego's aging infrastructure gives us specialized knowledge of older plumbing systems and cost-effective solutions.
Can you help with bathroom renovations?
Yes, we provide complete bath renovations that modernize plumbing systems while maintaining compatibility with historic home structures.
Are your plumbers licensed professionals?
We maintain active Contractors License #300834 and all technicians meet state licensing requirements for plumbing work in California.
How do you handle sewer drain issues?
Our team uses advanced equipment to clear clogs and root invasions while implementing preventive measures to reduce future plumbing problems.
