Ketchum Plumbing San Pedro CA

Business Overview

Ketchum Plumbing San Pedro CA is a family-owned plumbing company serving the Los Angeles Harbor area. They offer 24-hour emergency service every day of the week. The team is a small crew of licensed plumbers and trained technicians who handle both residential and light commercial jobs.

They respond to burst pipes, gas leaks, sewer backups, and other urgent problems any time. Typical assignments range from quick repairs to full installations for older coastal homes and newer developments near the port.

Key Services

Work is grouped so customers can find help fast.

• Drain & Sewer: Drain repair, drain cleaning, sewer and drain line replacement.
• Gas Lines: Gas line installation and gas line repair, including earthquake shutoff valves.
• Installations & Replacements: Faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, toilets, tubs, shower valves.
• Water Heaters: Tank and tankless water heater installation and repair.
• Repipes & Underground Work: Copper repiping, sewer line replacement, underground repair and new installs.
• Inspections & Maintenance: Plumbing inspections and preventative service visits.

Areas Served

The company serves San Pedro and many nearby communities across the South Bay and nearby inland areas. Service area includes:

• San Pedro, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach
• Carson, Compton, Gardena, Lakewood, Bellflower, Lynwood
• Huntington Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita
• El Segundo, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, Rossmoor and surrounding neighborhoods

Company History

Billie Ketchum started the business in San Pedro in the early 1960s. He worked as a plumber while raising a family and built a reputation on honest, steady work. Jon Ketchum took over in 1988 and gradually grew the client base by word of mouth.

Over the decades the business expanded its skill set from simple repairs to tankless heaters, copper repiping, and sewer replacements. The company keeps a neighborhood focus and still serves many customers whose families first called Billie.

Leadership

Jon runs day-to-day operations and is the local contact for most jobs. He is known for punctual arrivals, clear explanations, and hands-on work with his crew. Jon has decades of plumbing experience and a long history in San Pedro’s waterfront and residential communities.

He and the team take part in local trade conversations and maintain current licensing and safety practices common to coastal homes and older pipe systems.

Specialties & Highlights

• 24/7 emergency response for leaks, gas issues, and sewer backups.
• Repiping and sewer line work for older homes and hillside properties.
• Tankless water heater installation and service expertise.
• Gas line installs and earthquake valve fitting for coastal California homes.
• Local, family-run operation with decades of continuous service.

Why Locals Choose Ketchum Plumbing

Ketchum Plumbing San Pedro CA is a familiar name in the neighborhood. People choose them for steady, experienced work and quick emergency response. They keep explanations simple, quote fair prices, and follow through on scheduled jobs.

The business balances old-school reliability with modern plumbing skills, which fits the mix of older houses and newer builds around San Pedro and the Harbor area.