We had an issue where the kitchen sink was backing up into our master bathroom tub even though they were far apart in the house. Being a handy guy, I tried snaking the kitchen from under the sink with my 15' snake but wasn't expecting it to fix it since the clog was likely closer to the bathroom. I also tried snaking the line from the bathroom but couldn't get the snake to go down the correct pipe. Due to limited time, I threw in the towel and decided to call a pro who likely had a long snake and possibly a camera if needed. My first call was to Bonney. They had overall great reviews. The scheduling person couldn't tell me how much it would cost to do a simple snake operation but it would be $49 just to show up plus whatever work the tech performs. Many reviews said this is where the surprise charges start racking up, oftentimes into the hundreds. This is when I hit Craigslist to find a plumber who is likely just as skilled, if not more skilled than the Bonney tech would be but without all the big company overhead. Sid, the owner of 5th Generation Plumbing, was one of the guys I contacted. He called me back pretty quickly and said he could come the next day between 11-12 and gave me a quote for snaking. I checked his license on the CSLB site as well as read some reviews. This made me a bit nervous because there were quite a few negative ones. Most of the negative reviews were not related to quality of work but were related to scheduling. This is quite common with trades people and is somewhat understandable as some jobs simply take much longer than estimated. I just wish they would communicate these situations with the next customers a bit better. The next day, Sid called at 11:45 and said they were running about 20-30 minutes late. +1 for good communication. He showed up and quickly cleared my drain and tested the two problem drains. His charge was exactly what he quoted on the phone. I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know who needs a plumber. read more

I was surprised when I came on Yelp and saw bad reviews. But then usually people who are happy don't post, only the unhappy ones. We first found this company through Angie's list and are so happy we called them. They have been to our house 3 times and every time the work has been excellent! Last Sunday night as we were going to bed we heard water running. Looking around we discovered the valve that feeds the water into the house was spurting water and looked like a water fountain. My husband had to go out at midnight and shut the water off at the main. Monday morning we called 5th Generation and when he came by Monday afternoon to assess the problem Sid was able to fix it on the spot. Aah, running water again! They charge reasonable rates, even coming out on Saturdays. Sid and Jerry are both master plumbers and Christie in the office is great! I trust them and will not call anyone else. read more

Needed a emergency water heater to be replace due to leaking. Called up 5th Generation Plumbing and was fixed asap for me. Very knowledgeable and went above and beyond and stayed with his price quote even after doing extra work beyond his quoted price. Very knowledgeable at his skilled trade and will definitely refer him to anyone that I know. If you need quick and professional work at a fair bargain price.. give 5th Generation Plumbing a call. His prices beat the big box stores .. why choose newly graduated techs when you can have Sid with years of knowledge under his belt to get it done quick and right at a awesome price!!! read more

As the owner of 5th Generation Plumbing, I take great pride in the work we do and the service we provide to our community. Our team is dedicated to reliability, professionalism, and customer-focused attention. We prioritize our customers' needs with free estimates, fair pricing and great value. I always encourage our customers to share their experiences, and if we ever fall short, we're always looking for ways to improve. Thank you to all our clients who have trusted us with their plumbing needs! Sid Fehn IV, Owner, 5th Generation Plumbing read more

I hired 5th generation plumbing to replace a sewer line in the front yard. Sid, the owner came out right away and explained the problem. The next day Sid and his crew showed up bright and early. Started digging the trench and within a couple of day it was finished. He took care of everything. Permits, materials and video the sewer line. When all was done they left everything nice and clean. Great job guys. I would use 5th generation plumbing again and would highly recommend them for there service. Louie Ray read more

If you're in need of a plumber this is the company to contact "5th Generation Plumbing". I was in need of a plumber & these guys were quick to respond. Sydney the owner knew exactly what my issue was just by speaking with me over the phone and provided me a estimate, he definitely knows his stuff. Once they arrived, they were professional, respectful & very knowledgeable just like the owner. Best of all, I paid less than the estimate quoted. You can't go wrong using 5th Generation Plumbing. read more

Plumber and dentists are in the same category . . . someone very special that you "especially trust" to do things right and correct even if you aren't thrilled with the diagnosis . . . Sid, Jerry and the rest of the staff that has been to our place on multiple occasions and are that and more . . . thanks gang for your honesty, professionalism and promptness . . . just like my dentist of over 30 years . . . you all are the only ones I'll call . . . Best Regards, John C., North Highlands, CA read more

Great job by Ryan. He arrived late in the afternoon and stayed until after 8PM fixing my issue. I had to send him home as he worked so late into evening. We had no hot water until the next day but he came back and got things going. Sid was great also. Good communicator and always picked up the phone. I had to call a few times regarding the scheduling but he took good care of me and made sure I was happy. I would recommend 5th generation. The price wasn't too bad either : ) read more

I called 5th Generation Plumbing for our sink Disposer Replacement. Sid said he could send a technician out in an hour! Well I sure wasn't expecting that!!. But sure enough Jerry was at my door at the time we agreed upon. Excellent timely service. Technician definitely knew his job. Jerry was very knowledgeable and was fast and efficient in his job! Thank you 5th Gen. You are our go to plumbers from here on. Highly recommend them read more

Very good company, here's why: -If you look at their photo gallery, you'll notice how attention to detail stands out. -Fair pricing. -Reliable. -I spoke with the owner, really nice guy - who came across as direct, practical, and hard-working. There are a lot of plumbers to choose from, it's important to seek out at least 1 different opinion, so reach out to the experts at 5th Generation and you'll see what I'm talking about :) read more

Sid the owner is a thief and will cut corner after corner to increase profits, he also over bid my job by 800 dollars! You may think the work is good but a few months will go by, and what do you know a leak! The work he did on my house is a joke I had to have my shower pan reinstalled. On top of that I know he stole around 25k just to start this company do not trust him at all! He will burn you and not feel bad at all! read more

I hired these guys off of Craigslist almost 2 years ago. They cleared out my drains. There were quick to respond to me needs. I also hired them to install a gas line for a gas stove. They did a great job and the price was reasonable. They are currently remodeling my house. They are here on time. Professional and good work ethic. Sidney worked with my budget. I recommend them for any kind of work. Not just plumbing. read more

These guys are great...I first had roto~rueters and the young guy couldn't clear my kitchen sink drain and then told me it would cost $1700 to fix it. I'm think'n No~Can~Do. i got on Craig's List & got the 5th guy to come out. He clearly had a grip load of experience and fixed it at a reasonable price...plus he was a cool guy. Take the 5th, you won't be sorry... read more

5th Generation Plumbing was the 3rd and final plumbing company I called regarding clogged pipes in an old Land Park home. I wish they were the first. It would have saved me $200. Do yourself a favor and call them first. The owner, Sid was super communicative and the workers were quick and friendly. I highly recommend 5th Gen. read more

If you want a thief higher 5th Generation plumbing. Sid the owner stole 25k to start this business. If you want a dishonest thief in your house higher him, call anyone but 5th generation plumbing. Sid will give you bids on things you don't need and he will cut corners for profit. I would highly recommend anyone else in Sacramento! read more

there is no need to give you my information on my rentals. all you have to do is look out your window and see the crew smoking pot illegally outside. it is legal to smoke marijuana. it is illegal to smoke it anywhere outside. clean up your act 5th generation. loud mouth leader high as a kite before he gets to the first call. read more

I had a great experience with 5th generation plumbing! They had a plumber out the same day to give me an estimate on adding a clean out and removing some roots that had protruded into our sewer line. Pricing was very fair. The guys had it done in a day and stayed until dark to finish the job. Would definitely use them again. read more

As the owner of a previous multi state document shredding company and current owner of South Lake Tahoe Towing it's refreshing to see a company that truly cares about what they do. I highly recommend these guys. Clean work ethic and quick. Thanks for the plumbing help!! You guys rock! read more

I needed a quote for a new hose bib in my front yard and they were able to offer me a fair price and got it done on the same day. I also got soft quotes for potential water heater pipe rerouting options which was helpful. I will definitely be recommending them to friends! read more