The Plumbing Doc, a Subsidiary of Rick Clemmons Construction, Bakersfield, Ca.

08/04/2026

Today in East Bakersfield our plumber Jarred pulled this out of a sewer main. Tree roots love sewer lines so be careful where you plant that new tree😉. Mention this post for $20 off any service call.
661-836-1620

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

I really appreciated this review from Debora Pearson here in Bakersfield:

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"The plumbing doc is awesome went to so many other plumbing companies and they was the only one who knew exactly what was wrong and fixed all problems in just one day ❤️"

That means a lot.

When someone has already called multiple companies, they’re usually frustrated and just want a straight answer.

That’s always the goal — find the real issue, explain what’s going on, and get the problem fixed the right way.

A few good questions to ask any plumber are:
What’s actually causing the problem? Is this a repair or a symptom of something else? What should I watch for after the work is done? Is there anything I can do to keep it from coming back?

Thanks again to Debora for trusting us and taking the time to leave a review.
👉 [https://theplumbingdoctorbakersfield.com/]

– Rick

08/04/2026

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07/23/2026

When I’m doing summer plumbing maintenance, I’m not just looking for the one thing a homeowner noticed.

I’m looking for the little problems that could turn into bigger ones later.

Here in Bakersfield, that usually means checking fixtures, supply lines, shut-off valves, drains, outdoor faucets, and exposed plumbing connections around the home.

A lot of the time, I’ll find things the homeowner hasn’t noticed yet — a small leak under a sink, a valve that’s getting stiff, buildup around a faucet, or a drain that’s starting to slow down.

That’s the point of maintenance.

You don’t want to wait until something fails. You want to catch it while it’s still simple to fix.

If you want to learn more about summer plumbing maintenance, you can find that here: 👉 [https://theplumbingdoctorbakersfield.com/generalplumbing]

– Rick

07/16/2026

Before calling anyone, take 10 minutes and check a few places around the house.

Look under your sinks. Check around the pipes and shut-off valves for any moisture, staining, or small drips.

Then pay attention to how your sinks, tubs, and showers are draining. If the water is moving slower than usual, don’t wait until it turns into a full clog.

Outside, check the hose bibs and faucets you’ve been using more this summer. Look for drips, mineral buildup, or pressure that seems weaker than normal.

None of this has to be complicated. You’re just looking for the small stuff before it turns into a bigger repair.

I shared more from a recent summer maintenance visit here in Bakersfield in this month’s journal.

👉 [https://theplumbingdoctorbakersfield.com/readplumbingjournal/b/summer-plumbing-maintenance-a-recent-job-some-homeowner-tips]

– Rick

07/09/2026

I start seeing more small plumbing issues pop up around Bakersfield in July, mostly because everything in the house is getting used more.

Outdoor faucets are running more. Kids are home from school. Showers, laundry, dishwashers, irrigation — it all adds up.

Most of the time, homeowners don’t call because something completely stopped working. They call because something feels a little off.

A drain is slower than usual. The outdoor faucet has less pressure. The water bill looks higher than it should. Or there’s a small drip they’ve been meaning to deal with.

Those things are easy to ignore when the plumbing still works, but that’s usually the best time to check them.

I handled a summer plumbing maintenance job here in Bakersfield recently and wrote up what I found in this month’s journal.

👉 [https://theplumbingdoctorbakersfield.com/readplumbingjournal/b/summer-plumbing-maintenance-a-recent-job-some-homeowner-tips]

– Rick