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Salinas homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in Oldtown, Alisal and North Salinas.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Salinas
Cal Water's Salinas District relies only on groundwater. Billing and water quality questions go to Cal Water. The Salinas system draws from about 31 wells in the Salinas Valley basin. Monterey One Water runs Pure Water Monterey, which purifies wastewater for irrigation and groundwater recharge.
John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, and his family home still stands on Central Avenue. By 1930 the Salinas Valley was known as the Salad Bowl of the World for its lettuce. Ocean fog keeps summers cool, and many older homes were built without air conditioning. Adding cooling or a heat pump may mean an electrical check first.
Salinas wastewater goes to Monterey One Water's Regional Treatment Plant near Marina. Hard water is common and leaves scale in fixtures and water heaters. A water softener or regular flushing can help.
Utilities and permits
Cal Water's Salinas District supplies the city entirely with groundwater pumped from wells. Wastewater goes to the city, with treatment by Monterey One Water. PG&E supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from PG&E. Building permits are handled by the Salinas Permit Center.
Questions about Salinas
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from PG&E and natural gas from PG&E. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Salinas need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Salinas Permit Center, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
California licenses plumbing contractors through the Contractors State License Board, which has an online license check. Electrical contractors in California are licensed by the Contractors State License Board, and electricians working for them need state certification. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Does VendorReach do the work?
No. We are a referral service. We connect you with an independent local company, and they quote, schedule and complete the job.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Salinas, depending on which independent pros are available.
MarinaSeasideMontereyPacific GroveHollisterWatsonvilleGilroySoledadSanta CruzMorgan HillScotts ValleyGreenfieldLos GatosKing CitySan JoseCampbellSaratogaCupertino
VendorReach connects people with local businesses and is not a contractor. Your request goes to an independent service company, and that company decides its own prices and is responsible for its work. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.