Water Filtration & Softener Systems
$1,200–$6,000 per system
Hard water destroys San Diego homes from the inside out. Scale builds up in your water heater, shortening its life by years. It clogs aerators, stains fixtures, and leaves residue on everything. A properly sized whole-house water softener eliminates scale at the point of entry, while a carbon or reverse osmosis system addresses taste, chloramine, and contaminants. We test your water hardness on-site, size the system to your household, and handle the full installation — including drain line, electrical, and loop connection — so the system runs correctly from day one.
What We Do
- Whole-house water softener installation sized to San Diego's 16-25 grain hardness levels
- Carbon filtration systems for chloramine, sediment, and taste improvement
- Under-sink reverse osmosis systems for dedicated drinking water (4-5 stage)
- On-site water hardness and TDS testing before we recommend a system
- Softener loop connection, brine drain line, and electrical hookup included
- Annual filter replacement, resin bed cleaning, and system maintenance programs
Prices shown are estimates for typical San Diego County jobs. Actual cost depends on job complexity, materials, and permit requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is San Diego water?
San Diego water measures 16-25 grains per gallon of hardness — among the worst in California. That level of mineral content causes scale buildup in water heaters, shortened appliance lifespans, fixture staining, and reduced soap effectiveness. A water softener eliminates these issues at the point of entry.
How much does a water softener cost in San Diego?
A whole-house water softener installation in San Diego typically costs $1,500 to $3,500 for the unit and install. Combined softener + reverse osmosis drinking water systems run $3,000-$6,000. Annual maintenance is minimal — mostly salt refills.
Do I need reverse osmosis if I have a softener?
A softener removes calcium and magnesium (hardness minerals) but doesn't address taste, chlorine, or contaminants. An under-sink reverse osmosis system provides dedicated clean drinking water. Many San Diego homes benefit from both: a softener for the whole house and RO at the kitchen sink.
Related Services
Fixture Installation & Upgrades
From low-flow toilets to touchless faucets, we handle fixture installs across San Diego — correctly mounted, leak-free, and up to code.
Whole-House Repiping
If your San Diego home has galvanized or poly-b pipes, it's not a matter of if they'll fail — it's when. We repipe with copper or PEX, typically in 1-2 days.
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