If you live in San Diego County, you know how much life happens in the kitchen. Between backyard barbecues in La Mesa, taco nights in Chula Vista, and beach day cleanup after a trip to Mission Bay, the kitchen sink sees it all. But when that disposal starts humming instead of grinding or leaking underneath, your whole routine hits pause.
At Unstoppable Handyman Services, we handle garbage disposal replacements all across San Diego — from North Park and Lemon Grove to El Cajon and the coastal neighborhoods near Point Loma. Our goal is simple: keep your kitchen running smooth, your cabinets dry, and your evenings peaceful.
Recently, we helped a La Mesa family whose disposal had started humming and dripping at the same time — classic signs of a worn-out motor and a bad seal. We pulled the old unit, cleaned the sink flange (a must in older homes where grime builds up fast), and installed a new InSinkErator 1/3 HP model.
After re-securing the drain lines and removing the dishwasher knockout plug, we filled the sink and ran a full leak test. Everything drained smooth, quiet, and clean — the kind of “ahhh” moment only a San Diego homeowner knows after a week of washing dishes by hand.
It’s not just about the appliance. Around here, it’s about restoring the rhythm of home — those everyday moments that make life in San Diego feel good: kids rinsing their lunch boxes, washing sand off your hands after the beach, or filling a pitcher before a sunset dinner on the patio.
Here’s what to watch for if your disposal’s been giving you attitude lately:
Between our coastal humidity, hard water, and the wear that comes from everyday use, most San Diego disposals last 8–12 years. If yours is older than that, replacement is likely your best bet.
Pro Tip: When installing a new unit, make sure the flange gasket is fully seated and that the retaining ring is evenly tightened. Even a tiny gap can cause a slow leak overnight.
Every home here tells a story — and every story has its quirks. In older North Park and Kensington houses, we often find galvanized fittings that crumble the moment we loosen them. Along the coast, in areas like Ocean Beach or Coronado, salt air eats away at metal parts faster than you’d expect. And in Mission Valley condos, tight cabinet spaces make even a “simple swap” a puzzle.
We check all those details before wrapping up a job because we know San Diego homes inside and out. Preventing callbacks and protecting your cabinetry from future leaks — that’s what we mean by done right the first time.
Sarah, a busy mom of two in La Mesa, woke up one morning to find her cabinet soaked and her kitchen smelling like burnt rubber. She gave us a call, and John from Unstoppable Handyman showed up that afternoon. Within hours, her old disposal was out, the new one was in, and dinner was back on schedule.
She told us, “I didn’t realize how loud my old one was until this new one went in — now it purrs.”
That’s what we love about this work — bringing a little calm back into a family’s day. Whether it’s a kitchen in Spring Valley or a condo near Balboa Park, we treat every home like it’s our own.
We’re not some franchise — we’re your neighbors, born and raised right here in San Diego. We know the quirks of our local homes: stucco cracks from the sun, sticky sliding doors, rusted outdoor fixtures, and yes, disposals that give out after years of hard water and heavy use.
We take pride in keeping our community’s homes safe, functional, and ready for family life. Because every call we take is another chance to help a fellow San Diegan live a little easier.
If your disposal’s leaking, buzzing, or refusing to grind, give your local pros a call.
📞 619-815-7588 or visit unstoppablehandyman.com
From Lemon Grove to Chula Vista, from El Cajon to North Park, we’ll help you get your kitchen back in action — with Real Work. Done Right.