Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Orange County Plumbing Experts
Shafer Plumbing Contractors has been serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Orange County and Southern California since 1989. Our family-owned business combines 21st-century technology with decades of hands-on experience to deliver reliable, high-quality plumbing solutions. Our team, from master plumbers to office staff, is trained to address every detail of your plumbing needs with precision and care.We specialize in problem-solving for projects of all sizes, from small residential repairs to large-scale industrial systems. Our commitment to fair pricing, transparency, and customer satisfaction has earned us long-term trust and repeat business from our community.
Services
Commercial Plumbing
Industrial Plumbing
Residential Plumbing
Tankless Water Heaters
Sewer & Drain Services
ADA Compliance Upgrades
Green ECO Plumbing
Water Filtration Systems
Copper Repiping
Emergency Plumbing
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer free estimates with no hidden fees or surprises.
- Our technicians are trained to solve complex plumbing issues others cannot.
- We guarantee quality workmanship and complete customer satisfaction.
- Family-owned since 1989, treating customers like family with fair pricing.
- We serve Orange County with fast response times and decades of local expertise.
What people say
Highly competent plumbers
No leaks, no problems
Prompt and professional
Cleaned up after themselves
Best they have seen
Services
Commercial Plumbing
Shafer Plumbing Contractors specializes in tenant improvement plumbing, ADA compliance upgrades, and restroom modernization for office buildings, retail spaces, and hotels. Our team works directly with tenants and general contractors to ensure code-compliant installations for water, gas, and sewer systems. Recent projects include executive restroom upgrades with automatic sensors and tenant-specific meter installations.
Tankless Water Heaters
We install high-efficiency tankless and hybrid water heating systems that provide endless hot water while reducing energy consumption. Our experts help clients choose between tankless and traditional models based on usage patterns and budget considerations. Systems can be installed indoors or outdoors with options for linked units in high-demand settings like restaurants.
Industrial Plumbing
Our industrial division handles complex plumbing systems for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and food processing facilities. Services include reverse osmosis systems, wastewater treatment, compressed air systems, and specialized piping for pharmaceutical and bakery industries. We maintain capped and clean pipe systems to meet strict regulatory requirements.
Residential Repiping
We specialize in copper repiping, sewer line replacements, and bathroom/kitchen plumbing renovations for homeowners. Our team handles challenging installations like oversized tubs in multi-story homes while preserving property integrity. We also install water-saving fixtures and trenchless sewer lining solutions with minimal disruption.
Green ECO Solutions
Our eco-friendly services include low-flow fixture installations, water conservation systems, and hybrid water heater solutions. We help clients reduce water waste through 1.28 GPF toilets, waterless urinals, and efficient shower systems. Our team provides energy efficiency analysis to help customers choose between tankless and high-efficiency tank models.
People
Steve Shafer
Owner
Steve Shafer founded the company in 1989 after working as a solar contractor in Nevada. He brings decades of plumbing expertise, specializing in problem-solving for complex systems. His leadership focuses on quality craftsmanship and customer-centric service.
Ruthe Shafer
Owner
Co-owner Ruthe Shafer has been instrumental in growing the business from a small operation to a full-service plumbing company. She ensures the company maintains its family values while delivering professional-grade service to all clients.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Orange County and Southern California, including cities like Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and Huntington Beach.
Do you offer emergency plumbing services?
Yes, we provide fast response for urgent plumbing issues with technicians available to dispatch immediately.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
All our plumbers are fully licensed (C36 579269), insured, and bonded for your protection and peace of mind.
What types of plumbing services do you specialize in?
We handle residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing including tankless water heaters, sewer repairs, ADA compliance, and eco-friendly solutions.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes, we offer no-obligation free estimates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
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