Heavy rains flooded the basement. When the pump in the basement didn't work, the basement flooded and knocked out the water heater. I called many plumbers, but since it was the weekend, Jorge was one of the few that called me back immediately. Since his schedule was booked, he kindly gave me numerous tips on how to get the pump working. Amazing person who really puts service first. read more

Jorge is excellent. I needed a sewer lateral inspection and was referred by another plumber who doesn't do those...he was responsive to my call and scheduled to come out the next day. He was on time, courteous, skilled, had all the necessary tools plus an assistant, and was very reasonably priced compared to larger companies I have used in the past. After 17 years in Berkeley, I've had occasion to use a few plumbers, and Jorge is exceptional. I am very happy with the quality of the work and the overall experience, and will use him again. This guy is a peach! read more

Jorge is very responsive to texts and gave us a very reasonable estimate. When he arrived he did the job quickly and was kind enough to come back the next day when there was a separate minor issue. He took the time to explain what he did and showed us the work which looked great and clean. We won't have to call any other plumber from now on! read more

I had a remarkably good experience with Jorge today. We have a detached studio with a bathroom. I recently installed a toilet by myself, and hadn't been quite sure I got it set right. Over the past few weeks, I'd been noticing a sewer gas smell, and was worried the toilet might be the culprit. I called Jorge this morning, and he said he'd come over between noon and 2 pm. Sure enough, he arrived at 12:15, and quickly diagnosed the likely source of the smell as the dry trap in the shower, not the toilet itself. I offered to pay for his time, but Jorge kindly declined. So, even though no actual plumbing got done, I am super-impressed with Jorge's professionalism, knowledge and helpfulness. read more

Jorge UNDER-promised and OVER-delivered! I called him to look at a leak. He showed up within an hour, fixed it for under budget and it works great! If you have a plumbing issue call him and rest assured it'll be fixed! read more

Jorge just left our house, we had called another plumber and never got a call back, but Jorge called right back and came over this same afternoon. Within an hour he fixed all three plumbing requests we had -- replacing an outdoor spigot, fixing our low flow from our kitchen sink, and ensuring the drain on the bathroom sink wasn't broken, it wasn't yeah, but they did find a leak from the tub. Jorge took the time to explain everything and he will be my go to plumber for any future issues. read more

Jorge is absolutely fabulous! He has the most amazing memory for all my plumbing-related issues and history. He is personable, kind, honest, and extremely conscientious. He also does an amazing job of getting back to me quickly, and following up to make sure everything has been taken care of. He's such a gem! read more

My one handle faucet was leaking water underneath the cabinet and it was getting worse. After calling four other plumbers from recommendations and Yelp reviews who were too busy, I called Jorge. He was the only one I got on the phone that asked me about the problem and SOLVED THE PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE free of charge! I will be doing a major remodel on my house and he is going to be the first one I will ask to do the plumbing job. Fantastic service! read more

Jorge made time to come by to check out our broken sump pump. It had been running non stop. After some poking around, he made a quick fix. Free of charge but gave us recommendations on what to look out for and whether we need to replace it. Service can't be beat. And if we do need to replace it, you can bet who we will be calling. read more

Thank you Jorge! You answered the call when my kitchen drain slowed down. Alfa Plumbing was right on time when they said they'd be there AND had my sink draining in under an hour! Reasonable, polite, quiet and efficient! Keeping your card on file for the future. Thank you! read more

First off I want to thank the other Yelpers for taking the time to write their reviews for Alfa Plumbing, since I probably wouldn't have found them otherwise. Now it's my turn... I had a very unsightly surprise rising up in the shower pan of our basement bathroom yesterday morning. I panicked as this looked like a very bad warning sign of mega $$$ that would need to be spent immediately. After searching Yelp reviews I decided to call Alfa, and fortunately Jorge answered right away. They were able to fit me in on the way to another job and gave me a 2 hour window, which they showed up for right on time. They actually arrived before me, and Jorge was waiting with an assessment of what the problem and possible solutions could be, and gave me an estimate on pricing for all scenarios up front. He quickly found the problem, and was thankfully able to fix it on the spot with the least expensive and intrusive scenario. He showed me the camera images and gave me an explanation of the underlying problems, advising me to start getting estimates to change the main sewer pipe within the next year (not a surprise given the age of our home and previous advice from a problem some 15 years ago). I could tell his workmanship and advice were genuine, and I really appreciated his promptness and honesty. I will definitely call on Alfa Plumbing again for any future plumbing needs, and will recommend them to all my friends and family. read more

On two separate occasions this rainy season I had flooding problems. Each time I contacted Jorge and each time he solved the problem. He also texted me through another problem I had with a plumbing/dishwasher issue. I couldn't be more pleased with his responsiveness, quality of work, and reasonable cost. Highly recommended. read more

My toilet consistently got blocked, with Rescue Rooter coming out twice to snake it. Someone recommended a neighbor named Jorge Alvarado, owner of Alfa Plumbing. He suggested a new toilet, put it in and it has been trouble free ever since. He was very easy to schedule with, (and I had to change an appt. because of work) very prompt, cleaned up after he finished, and really nice to deal with. I recommend him very highly. read more

Called about a blocked toilet. I had partially unblocked it with a 3 ft toilet auger and treated it with enzyme drain care for several days. Still partially blocked. Jorge told me that he would use a 6 ft toilet auger and even told me where to buy one at half the cost of his doing it for me. It worked immediately. I would definitely call him in the future if I have the need to hire a "real plumber" Glad to find a friendly and honest plumber. Thanks. read more

Jorge came by, on less than 24hours notice, to fix my shower which was scalding anyone who used it. This is the 3rd time I've called Jorge, and every time the experience has been top-notch: responsive, clear communication, quick, and high quality work. As a home owner and landlord, you can't ask for anything more, so it's only Alfa for me from now on. You can't do better than Jorge & Alfa. read more

I really appreciate the service I got from Alfa. Jorge returned my phone call quickly, and was able to come soon to fix my badly leaking bathtub faucet. He had the Moen cartridge ready to install and, besides taking care of the leak, he improved the functioning of the faucet by cleaning out years of gunk that had built up in the mechanism. It's great to have finally found a plumber I can rely on. read more

Great! Definitely would call him again. Friendly, quick work. Came to solve our leak even thought he was very busy that day. He was running late and I wished he had called, but he was worth the wait. So concerned afterward that he wanted us to be satisfied. Appreciated the care of customer service. read more

We had an excellent experience with Alfa Plumbing. They came on the same day we called, fixed our broken pipe perfectly and quickly, added a small piece of equipment we didn't even know we needed (free of charge), and even kept the noise down because our daughter was napping. They were professional, knowledgeable, respectful and kind. We would happily call Jorge again for any future plumbing needs! read more

Thank goodness for Jorge! I discovered a major link under my kitchen sink right before heading off to work in the morning, called several plumbers and Jorge was the ONLY one who called back within 15 minutes. He offered to come out later in the day and he even offered to call and text me when he was on his way...and he did. He arrived on time, was beyond professional and courteous. Everything was repaired within an hour and a half and his rates are reasonable. As well, he is an all around friendly, sweet guy. I am grateful that I have now found a plumber whom I can trust. DO NOT hesitate to call on Jorge! Thank you, Jorge. read more

Look no further- Jorge was very professional, knowledgable and kind. My water heater broke and he went above and beyond to help me decide whether I should service it, replace it, or upgrade to a tankless. I went with a replacement and was happy every step of the way. He charged me less than others quoted, the install was excellent and quick. I highly recommend. read more

Jorge of Alfa Plumbing replaced a toilet for us. The location was difficult because of a built-in shelf above the back, which limited our selection of efficient models that would fit. While I did my own research, Jorge helped me choose an appropriate model with several emails back and forth, and ordered it. He was prompt, efficient, tidy, and did a superb job of installation. He showed me the water damage to the floor from the old toilet and offered recommendations how to deal with it. His price was very reasonable and in line with the estimate. I recommend Alfa plumbing highly! read more

I spoke to Jorge at 8am and he committed to arrive at 4pm. He arrived exactly on time, diagnosed my problem in 5 minutes, provided a reasonable estimate, and carefully completed repairs by 4:30. He also told me how to avoid similar problems in the future. Excellent service! read more

Our kitchen faucet had been getting worse and worse over the past months and suddenly there was no warm water at all. Called 10 plumbers who were all booked until "end of September" or didn't pick up the phone before begin referred to Jorge Alvarado by Everest Plumbers (Thanks, Everest!). He returned my call quickly, came by within 45 minutes, checked the situation and gave an estimate. He explained steps and discussed options with me along the way. He fixed the warm water problem problem and took a look at our water heater too. Jorge is friendly and communicative, did a great job plus left the kitchen very clean. I recommend him highly and will definitely call him when we need a plumber a gain. read more

Jorge Alvarado, who is the owner of Alfa Plumbing, is a great plumber. He is responsive, experienced, knowledgeable and honest. I have used him several times to deal with various kitchen and bathroom problems, and I have been completely satisfied every time. You will not be disappointed. read more

I accidentally broke an outdoor pipe at 3:30pm yesterday with no way to shut off the water except by closing off the water for the entire house. I called my usual plumbers and they could not send someone until the following day. I came across Alfa plumbing and called. Jorge came within the hour! He was professional, friendly, neat, polite, and knowledgeable. He gave me a very reasonable price prior to beginning the work. He replaced my PVC pipe with sturdy copper pipe and got everything working properly before he left. Though it was after-hours by the time he finished, he also made recommendations regarding a toilet that had not been functioning well for a couple of years at no charge and gave me a "new customer " discount. I plan to call Jorge whenever I have plumbing needs in the future. I have no hesitations in highly recommending Alfa Plumbing for your plumbing needs! read more

Based on all the positive reviews, I called Jorge. But, it was Friday late afternoon around 5:30, so I wasn't hopeful about finding a plumber. I had just moved in that very day and suddenly the toilet would not stop running. Loudly and constantly. Lucky for me, he was very close by and said he would stop on his way home. Five minutes later he was here and five minutes after that the toilet was fixed. A little piece of sponge had gotten lodged under the flapper. He was so nice, he didn't even charge me! read more

Jorge is very reponsive and good at what he does. He arrived within one hour of me calling with an emergency plumbing problem. He diagnosed the situation and took care of things after providing me with a reasonable estimate of what it would cost to fix. No drama, just excellent service. Outstanding! read more

Jorge is a lifesaver! As a single woman I always worry if my contractors are treating me with honesty. Well! Honesty is Alfa Plumbing's Number One Policy! And don't forget extraordinary service and polite business dealings. I have used Alfa Plumbing twice in the last twelve months for repair work and the experience has left me humbled that such decent and kind folks still practice the trades. And the work is top notch. Jorge's a real find and I am grateful for his service in an emergency. read more

I'd like to recommend Jorge Alvarado at Alfa Plumbing. He's very cordial and gives an honest appraisal of the job at hand. Home: 510-558-3494 home, mobile: 510-703-5035, email: alfaplumbing07@gmail.com read more

After having two companies that were referred by home depot's referral service not show up for doing an estimate- I had to take vacation time to be at my house-I was reluctant to call any company that sends out an estimator who is only that and not the person actually doing the repair. There seems to be an accountability and ownership issue with these bigger companies with their fleet of vans and ultra fancy websites. So,I did a google search for local plumbers and found Alfa, then yelped him and was impressed with all the five star reviews. Well, Jorge returned my call within a few minutes of me calling him, he showed up as promised for the estimate and explained everything that was going on with my plumbing and answered all my questions. He did the work himself, not someone else and that would have happened with a bigger company, and he did it ahead of the time promised, within his estimate, and gave me prompt paperwork at the end. I think he deserves a good shout-out and all the five stars he has received on yelp. read more

Had a bathroom leak that required immediate attention and ended up calling Alfa Plumbing because they're nearby. Luckily, Jorge said he'd be able to come by soon for a free estimate. He was on time (a little early, actually!), polite and friendly, ready to go. At the scene he worked quickly to assess the problem and was exceedingly patient with explaining all of my various options, their solutions, and how much each of them would cost, including projections on potential future potential scenarios down the line. In the end I needed a full toilet replacement, the entire process of which was taken care of just as cleanly as the estimate. Thumbs up for a painless plumbing experience. read more

I needed a pressure regulator valve installed and also a expansion tank for my water heater. Jorge with Alpha plumbing did a excellent job. Incredibly knowledgeable, very accomodating and reasonably priced. Will definitely be using Jorge again!! read more

I would definitely recommend you contact Jorge with your plumbing or piping needs. I made an appointment with Jorge, he showed up on time, he is friendly and professional. He came over to check out two clogs and a leaking pipe. We had a slow draining bathtub and sink. Jorge checked out the bathtub and we agreed the clog was gone. He checked out the sink, adjusted the drain plug, and the clog is gone. We had used drano which must have helped in the last two days. Jorge explained how everything was working for our particular sink. For the leaking pipe, we crawled under the house and he found the source. Jorge gave me an estimate to fix the cause, explaining exactly what he would be doing. He wouldn't charge me for his experienced diagnosis of the clogs. Thanks Jorge. read more

I called Jorge and 20 minutes later he was at my door. Friendly, professional and neat. He gave me a reasonable quote and stood by it even though the job turned out to be a bit more complicated. I will use him again if I have the need and recommend him to anyone looking for a plumber. read more

Jorge is PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONABLE!! I highly recommend his plumbing services and good advice.

Seriously. As good as it gets. Our sump pump exploded and soaked the basement. Even though Jorge had a full day of jobs already lined up, he rushed over, and had even picked up a new sump pump on his way over! He was honest, explained all the work and had awesome advice. He fixed our sump pump in no time and even fixed a pesky toilet problem that had been puzzling us for 10 months. Superman. Highly recommend. read more

Jorge and assistant installed a new stainless steel sink, faucet, disposer and dishwasher. Jorge's technical assessments and price estimate were thoughtful, including decisions about valve upgrades that made the under-sink area more safe and efficient without significant cost increases. His work was precise, clean, and on budget. It took them a couple hours longer than expected but the focus was on getting the job done right, not fast. Our 90-year-old house presented several surprises in terms of rusted, obsolete supply lines, each solution involving a combination of clever tool-use strategy and brute strength from his assistant. I especially appreciated their ability to safely incorporate our electrical supply for the dishwasher so as to avoid having an electrician make an emergency visit. Alfa's pricing was consistent with professional plumbers. Craigslist may be OK for a water heater in the basement or a rooter, but if you care about the looks, reliability and care of your kitchen or bath plumbing, don't hesitate to give Jorge at Alfa a call. read more