Residential plumbing done right. Flat-rate pricing. Same-day service. 20+ years fixing what others can't.
Call us, we listen. We never quote over the phone without seeing the job first.
On-site inspection. Flat rate quoted before any tools come out of the truck.
One organized trip in, surfaces protected when needed. Your home stays cleaner than we found it.
Fully tested before you see it. Fix first, verify fully, then call you over.
Join hundreds of SoCal homeowners who trust CR3 all year round.
Ask About MembershipPricing depends on the job — we don't quote sight-unseen because that's how surprises happen. Every job starts with a $99 onsite assessment so we can diagnose accurately and quote firmly. The $99 is credited toward the work if you proceed.
Yes — we charge a $99 onsite assessment so we can diagnose accurately and quote firmly. The $99 is credited toward the work if you move forward. We don't give phone or sight-unseen quotes because they almost always lead to surprises mid-job.
Yes. CR3 Plumbing Inc. is a California-licensed C36 Plumbing Contractor (License #1039617) and fully insured.
Often yes during business hours (M–F 9 AM–5 PM). We service the entire Inland Empire — call (951) 965-2015 to confirm a slot for your area.
Active leaks, no-water situations, and gas concerns get prioritized during business hours. After hours, leave a detailed voicemail at (951) 965-2015 — we monitor the line for true emergencies.
Moen, Kohler, Delta, Bradford White, Rinnai, Navien, A.O. Smith, Watts, and others. We're brand-flexible and recommend based on your specific water conditions, budget, and how long you plan to be in the home.
Got a question or a leak? DM me on Instagram — fastest way to reach me outside of a phone call.
Flat-rate pricing on every job. You know the number before any tools come out.
You hear the number before a single tool comes out. No surprises on the invoice.
We show receipts. Materials billed at cost plus our markup, baked into the flat rate.
Our $99/year membership gets you 15% off all services and priority scheduling.
I'm Carlos Ramirez. Twenty-plus years working homes and small businesses across the Inland Empire — long enough to know exactly what's wrong with how most plumbing gets done in this valley. Plumbers who won't quote until they've already opened the wall. Crews who leave the place messier than they found it. Surprise charges that don't match the phone call. That's not service. That's a hostage situation.
The Fighting Plumber name isn't ego — it's a job description. I fight for the right diagnosis on the first visit. I fight for honest pricing before a tool comes off the truck. And I fight for work that actually holds up after I leave, because a leak that comes back next week was never really fixed.
There's a way I do every job — same approach, every time. It starts with a $99 onsite assessment so you get a real quote, not a guess. Pressure-tested before I show you anything. Photos in your record. No surprise bills. Just clean work, the first time.
"I'd rather lose a quote for telling the truth than win one with a lie."
Floors and surfaces protected before any work begins. No exceptions.
We never show untested work. Fix first, verify fully, then call you over.
Invoice sent through HCP, collected on the spot. No awkward follow-ups.
We never leave without working water or an unusable bathroom without agreement.
Tool tray loaded before entering. No back-and-forth runs to the truck.
Finished work photographed and attached to your job record before we drive away.
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Riverside, CA
"Carlos was on time, explained everything before he started, and left the bathroom cleaner than he found it. He walked me through exactly what the problem was. Will never call anyone else."
"Flat-rate pricing, no surprises on the invoice. Exactly what he quoted me on-site. That never happens with contractors. I've had plumbers add $200 at the end three times. Not this guy."
"Same-day service on a Saturday. Fixed a leak two other plumbers couldn't locate. Found it in 20 minutes, quoted me on the spot, done in under 2 hours. Honest and fair."
"Had CR3 install a Moen Flo and new PRV. Carlos explained what each component does, showed me the app setup, and mentioned annual inspection on the PRV. Professional and thorough."
"He texted me when 15 minutes out, showed up exactly on time, put drop cloths down before doing anything else. That tells you everything. Work was great, but so was the whole experience."
"Multiple bathrooms, multiple issues, one visit. He quoted each item separately, gave me a total, let me decide what to do that day vs. later. No pressure. Did exactly what he said."
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We prefer a call — we can understand your situation better and give you an honest timeline before you commit to anything.
Call us — it's the best and fastest way to get an answer.
Non-urgent questions and estimates welcome.
After-hours emergencies: leave a voicemail at the number above and we'll triage.
Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco, Perris, Hemet, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Rialto, Chino, Chino Hills, Upland, San Bernardino, Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa, Loma Linda, Colton & surrounding.
Fastest way to reach me for non-emergency questions — send a DM and I'll get back the same day.
We'll follow up by text or call within a few hours. For urgent issues call (951) 965-2015 directly.