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True Customer Satisfaction Drives California Company’s Business Building Ethos

Western Rooter & Plumbing’s success story has been built on customer service principles of honesty and fair prices

August 27, 2026

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Plumber’s Search for Simple Spot Repair Solution Ends With LightRay LR3

California plumber finds a versatile trenchless solution for spot pipe repairs in the LightRay LR3

August 28, 2025

Western Rooter Finds Profitable New Revenue Stream in Homeowners Associations

Western Rooter Finds Profitable New Revenue Stream in Homeowners Associations

Western Rooter is a case study in building a business by broadening the customer base and finding new revenue sources

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San Francisco Area Plumbing Company Goes From Humble Beginnings to Rapid Growth

Growing up in a business environment helps California plumber take his company from a one-man-band to thriving full-service company

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Case Studies: Pipeline and Lateral Rehabilitation

February 29, 2024

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Plumbing Company Hopes to Expand to More Than Just Drain Work

From a one-man-shop to 63 employees strong, California’s EJ Plumbing sets sights on total-home services

January 25, 2024

Hawaii Plumbing Company Expands to Mainland USA Thanks to Dedication and Drive

Plumbing company goes from humble beginnings to a trans-pacific success story thanks to perseverance and commitment

December 29, 2023

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California Contractor Featured in New Monopoly Version

$15 Sewer & Drain, featured in the November issue, received the utility spaces in a new San Jose version of the board game

December 05, 2023

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Case Studies: Green Plumbing Products

November 30, 2023

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Case Studies - July 2021

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Case Studies - March 2021

Plumber Finds Keys to Success From his Sports-Playing Years

Plumber gave himself a sporting chance by developing a playbook for success

November 23, 2020

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Heavy Lifting Made Easier With Hot Rod Hand Truck

This ergonomically designed specialty hand truck makes water heater installs a one-man job

September 24, 2020

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California CARB Compliance Conversion Kits Available on HotJet USA Jetting Equipment

February 10, 2020

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Taking It Light

Durable and easy-to-carry drain machines provide California plumber with a competitive advantage.

January 22, 2020