John the Plumber — Tehachapi, CA

Business Overview

John the Plumber Tehachapi CA is a licensed plumbing and septic company serving homes and businesses across the Tehachapi area and the high desert beyond. Founded in 2000, the company offers routine repairs, installations, and emergency service. The crew includes four full-time plumbers plus apprentices. They handle both residential and commercial work and respond to urgent leaks, broken water heaters, and sewer backups.

Key Services

Services are grouped to make it simple to find what is needed:

• Repairs: drain repair, pipe repair, faucet repair, toilet repair, shower and bathtub repair, garbage disposal repair.
• Installations & Replacements: sink, faucet, toilet, shower, bathtub, water heaters, gas lines, sewer and water pipe installation.
• Septic & Sewer: septic pumping, sewer installation, sewer repair, septic inspections.
• Remodeling & General Contracting: bathroom remodeling, full plumbing fit-outs during remodels.
• Inspections & Maintenance: plumbing inspection, preventive service, seasonal checks for cold snaps and winterizing.

Areas Served

John the Plumber Tehachapi CA covers a wide service area across Kern and surrounding counties. Common towns served include:

• Bakersfield, Lancaster, Palmdale, Arvin, Rosamond
• Shafter, Lamont, California City, Quartz Hill, Golden Hills
• Acton, Bear Valley Springs, Mojave, Agua Dulce, Poplar Cotton Center
• Stallion Springs, Frazier Park, Elizabeth Lake, Leona Valley, Searles Valley and more.

Company History

John Nelson grew up in plumbing, working at his father Art Nelson's shop. He started his own business in 2000 under the name Cal City Plumbing. As the service area expanded, John and his wife Sarah renamed the business John the Plumber in 2012. The company kept its hands-on approach while adding employees and spreading into nearby towns.

The business earned local recognition: Small Business of the Year in California City in 2011, and again in Tehachapi in 2017. The firm still follows the rule that customers don’t pay if the problem isn’t fixed.

Leadership

John is a master plumber who stays on job sites and trains technicians. Sarah runs operations, marketing, and customer relations. Together they keep the business local and involved in community events and local building projects. Their combined skills help the firm stay practical and client-focused.

Specialties & Highlights

• No-pay-if-not-fixed policy — a clear, simple guarantee.
• Septic pumping and rural system work for properties outside town limits.
• Fast response for cold nights and storm-season leaks in the Tehachapi high desert.
• Bathroom remodeling and plumbing for older homes and newer subdivisions alike.
• Four full-time plumbers plus apprentices for steady coverage.

Why Locals Choose John the Plumber

Locals pick John the Plumber Tehachapi CA for steady workmanship, practical pricing, and years of area experience. The team knows local homes, the colder nights up in the hills, and septic systems on rural parcels. They keep explanations simple, fix problems when possible, and handle follow-up work promptly.

For routine service, remodel projects, or emergency calls, John the Plumber Tehachapi CA offers a clear approach and experienced crews ready to help.