CA Lic #926629
Same-day response. Direct technician contact. Detailed invoicing. Consistent pricing. No call centers, no dispatch runaround, no broken promises to your tenants. Tri Express Plumbing — the plumbing partner built for how property management actually works.
Every property manager in San Diego has a version of these stories. Here's what we've built our business to eliminate.
A failed water heater is a habitability issue in California. When your plumber doesn't show, you're fielding tenant calls all evening and scrambling for a backup. Kevin answers his phone and keeps his commitments — every time.
Rotating technicians mean you re-explain the property, the system, and the history every single call. With Tri Express, you call one number and reach the owner — who knows your properties and keeps running notes on what's been done.
Surprise charges after the job are a property manager's nightmare — especially when you're managing owner funds. We provide written upfront quotes before any work begins. The price we quote is the price on the invoice, period.
Property managers need detailed invoices, photo documentation, and clear descriptions of work performed — for owners, for HOAs, for insurance claims. We provide all of it, every time, without having to ask.
We're not just a plumber you call in an emergency. We're a plumbing partner you can build your maintenance program around — because we operate with the reliability and documentation standards your business requires.
Call 619-843-6692 and reach our office directly — not a call center or dispatch queue. The person you speak with coordinates directly with the licensed technician handling your job. For urgent tenant situations, that direct line is everything.
Water heater failures, active leaks, and sewer backups are habitability issues under California law. We prioritize same-day response for property managers dealing with tenant-occupied units — call before noon for best same-day availability across San Diego County.
Every completed job includes a detailed written invoice describing work performed, materials used, and permit status — plus photo documentation of the issue and the completed repair. Everything you need for owner reports, HOA submissions, and insurance claims.
Service calls from $329. Water heater replacement from $1,800. Repiping from $6,500. Written quote before any work begins — consistent pricing across your entire portfolio, no technician-by-technician variation, no surprise line items after the job.
From Chula Vista to Rancho Santa Fe, Pacific Beach to Point Loma — we cover every San Diego neighborhood where your properties are located with the same response standard. No travel surcharges within San Diego County.
CA Contractor License #926629 with full liability insurance. We pull all required permits for water heater replacements, repiping, and major repairs — protecting your owners' properties and keeping their records clean for future sales.
Same-day tank replacement for tenant units throughout San Diego County. We stock the most common sizes — most jobs completed in a single visit including permit and haul-away.
Navien, Rinnai, and Rheem tankless systems — a smart long-term investment for rental properties, reducing ongoing replacement costs and tenant complaints about hot water.
Non-invasive slab, wall, and underground leak detection throughout San Diego. Fast location, targeted repair — minimizing tenant disruption and property damage.
Complete pipe replacement for aging rental properties — eliminating recurring leak calls, restoring water pressure, and protecting property value long-term.
Faucets, toilets, showers, garbage disposals, and all standard tenant repair calls handled same-day throughout your San Diego portfolio.
Camera inspections, hydro-jetting, and sewer line repair — the high-volume services that rental properties need most, handled efficiently and documented thoroughly.
The large San Diego plumbing companies advertise heavily to homeowners. But for property managers, the things that matter most are exactly where they fall short.
| What Matters to You | Big Companies | Tri Express Plumbing |
|---|---|---|
| Who answers when you call | ✗ Call center — routed to dispatcher | ✓ Kevin — the technician doing your job |
| Same technician every time | ✗ Whoever is available | ✓ Always Kevin — knows your properties |
| Same-day habitability response | ✗ Often next-day or later | ✓ Same-day standard for urgent calls |
| Written upfront pricing | ✗ Quoted on-site, surprises common | ✓ Written quote before work begins — always |
| Detailed invoice & documentation | ✗ Basic invoice, inconsistent photos | ✓ Detailed invoice + photo package every job |
| Upsell pressure on tenants | ✗ Commission-driven technicians | ✓ No commission — honest diagnosis only |
| Permit handling | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — included in quoted price |
| County-wide coverage | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — no travel surcharges within SD County |
We serve property managers with units across all of San Diego County — from North Park bungalows and Pacific Beach rentals to Chula Vista condos and Rancho Santa Fe estates — with the same response standard in every neighborhood.
"I manage 40+ units across Pacific Beach and North Park. Kevin is the only plumber I call. Answers every time, shows up same-day, and my tenants never have to wait. That reliability is everything in this business."— Property Manager, Pacific Beach Portfolio
"After getting burned by two larger companies with invoices that didn't match quotes, I switched to Tri Express. Two years in — not one surprise charge. The documentation alone is worth it for my owner reports."— Property Manager, Chula Vista & National City
"A water heater failed at 9am on a Thursday. Kevin was there by noon, had a new unit installed by 3pm. My tenant never had to go without hot water overnight. That's the kind of response that keeps owners happy."— Residential Property Manager, San Diego
"What I value most is that Kevin knows my properties. He remembers what was done last time, flags things I should watch, and never tries to upsell my tenants. He's a real partner, not just a vendor."— Property Manager, North Park & South Park
Call Kevin directly at 619-843-6692 or email [email protected]. We'll discuss your portfolio, your most common service needs, and set up a working relationship that fits how you operate — including preferred invoicing format, documentation requirements, and response protocols for urgent tenant calls.
Same-day response is our standard for habitability issues — water heater failures, active leaks, and sewer backups in tenant-occupied units. Call before noon for best same-day availability. For true emergencies we'll prioritize your call regardless of time. Under California Civil Code, tenants are entitled to hot water — we take that seriously.
Yes — and this is one of the things property managers tell us they appreciate most. We can coordinate scheduling directly with your tenants, confirm appointments, and report back to you with a job summary and photos when the work is complete. You stay informed without having to manage every step of the coordination.
Yes — all permits for water heater replacements, repiping, and any work requiring City of San Diego approval are handled and included in our quoted price. All work is code-compliant and inspected — protecting your owners' properties and keeping their records clean for any future sale or refinance.
Every completed job includes a detailed written invoice describing work performed, materials and brands installed, permit number where applicable, and photo documentation of the issue and completed repair. This package is provided digitally — formatted for your records, owner reports, or HOA submissions.
Yes — consistent pricing across all San Diego County neighborhoods with no travel surcharges for properties within the county. Whether your portfolio is concentrated in one neighborhood or spread across the county, you get the same rates and the same response standard on every call.
Call Kevin directly to discuss your property management needs — portfolio size, common service types, documentation requirements, and how we can integrate into your existing workflow.
619-843-6692Direct Line to the Owner · Same-Day Response · All of San Diego County
CA Contractor License #926629 · Fully Insured · Serving San Diego County Since 2008