Woke up to find my under sink kitchen cabinet overflowing with water. Alfa made time in their schedule to come and diagnose the problem. Jorge of Alfa told me that likely the kitchen faucet, which is under lifetime warranty, was leaking or its cartridge was faulty, and my landlord could request a free replacement. My landlord is planning to do this, and has saved the cost of a plumber because Jorge was generous with his time and expertise, and declined to charge any fee for his effective troubleshooting visit. He could have charged his standard fee, and I was willing to do so in order to immediately address the problem, but he didn't want to make me/us pay unnecessarily when he was pretty sure this was fixable on our own. We will definitely call Alfa if and when a more significant problem arises! read more

I have to add my voice to those who recommend Jorge Alvarado, Alfa Plumbing. They did a job at my house earlier this week. They were excellent in every way. 510-703-5035 or 510-558-3494. I called May 6, he and Tony came out May 7, and emailed me a bid on May 8. I said yes, work was scheduled and completed within a week. The crew and work they did was great, quick, neat, well done and professional, and both Jorge and Tony were really good at explaining the reasons for how they did things. Also they are just really nice people. read more

Jorge responded to my text regarding a plugged sink in five minutes. He was able to arrive at my home in 45 minutes. A half hour later the sink was draining perfectly. He even showed me what I should do we're the problem to reoccur. Great service, great rates. Needless to say he is our new plumber! read more

Nicest and most honest plumbers you'll ever find. Will definitely use for all future plumbing needs.

I called on Alfa after I tried (and failed) to install a Toto bidet. The toilet was just a super challenging setup. Jorge and his team were excellent to work with and kept at it even after it seemed like the project was a bust. In fact, a second van came with the owner (Jorge) and the team of two worked through it together, troubleshooting and fixing issues as they arose. They were really cool about the hole thing and refused a higher payment at the end. So far, super impressed with all I've seen from these guys with everything from communication responsiveness to cleanup at the end. read more

Jorge is the bomb! I have a toilet that hasn't been filling properly for months. And, wait for it...a kitchen faucet with no hot water for three years. I texted him, and he responded immediately. He worked with my schedule, and fit me in the same day. He arrived on time. Diagnosed the problem (which was only the toilet at the time) immediately. I asked if he would take a look at my sink, and he wound up having not only the skill and materials, but also the time to do both today. In less than an hour. He is professional, well priced and funny. I feel like I'm living in a new house. Both toilet and sink work perfectly. Jorge will be my go to for plumbing issues for ever! I really encourage you to reach out to him for all your plumbing needs!! read more

Jorge did an excellent job fixing a very tricky plumbing problem. It involved a backed up sink and removal of a tank "sludge separator." Given the age of the building, pipes and fittings were not standard. Nevertheless he persisted and came up with a successful remedy. He came within a day of my request, he was on time, respectful, clear and followed through to completion. I could not be happier. He saved the day! Thank you Jorge! read more

We had Alfa Plumbing repipe our house, replacing fifty-year old galvanized steel pipes with copper. Jorge and team did the job they said they were going to do at the price they quoted, were courteous, and cleaned up everything after they were done. I went with Alfa Plumbing because at the initial visit, Jorge's diagnosis was more comprehensive than the other prospective plumbers. He was also very honest about where the problems were and what he would have to do to resolve them. I'm very glad I chose them. They do excellent work. read more

WOW! All I can say is that I wish there were more people like Jorge in the world. It would be a better place. He's through, considerate, communicative, and knows what he is doing. And a bit playful on top of all of that. He worked super hard and installed my tankless water heater in about 3 hours, and charged me less than he quoted me. read more

I texted Jorge at 3pm on a Thursday to ask about installing a hot water spigot to the outside of my house. He came the next day and was really friendly and great to work with. He did a great job and gave me an unbeatable price. I'll be calling him for all of my future plumbing projects and highly recommend at least getting a quote from him. read more

We have been customers of Alpha Plumbing for well over 15years...I think that in itself speaks volume. My Mother has some pretty horrendous plumbing experiences over the years and learned early on that if you didn't have long $$$$$$$$ most likely you would not be getting a quality job done. From the time we were referred to Alpha Plumbing we have been treated with respect, fairness, given clarity, and much understanding. I can not think of a time where we have called and didn't receive a response either by phone or text to address the current issue. We recently had a issue with our toilet.. and as everyone knows .. we are in the middle of a pandemic... truly thought since ours wasn't a super "emergency " the likelihood of us being seen the same day was probably unlikely... Mr. Jorge(the owner) messaged me that Ivan would be able to come later that afternoon..here's the kicker .. I didn't get the message.. for which Mr. Jorge tried 3times..then proceeded to leave a voicemail..and follow up with two calls... unheard of right???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say contact was finally made and Ivan and Ephriam came..and did a BEAUTIFUL JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I could give Alpha Plumbing more than 5 stars... in my book they literally deserve 1000 star's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you Alpha Plumbing, we appreciate you, and we thank GOD for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loyal customers for LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I texted him for help and he was very responsive. Asked important questions and gave us an estimate over the phone! He was able to pull a curtain ring out of the toilet and gave us good advice on how to deal with plumbing issues. Really friendly, really quick, and solved our issue. read more

We always hope the best plumbers are licensed professionals who charge reasonable prices, arrive on time, are neat, and communicate clearly.  Jorge and his assistant met all those hopes when they quickly repaired a leak we found in the ceiling.  They are really good and honest guys. Fully recommend. read more

Had Alfa Plumbing over to fix a leaking toilet. Extremely satisfied. Jorge was upfront with costs, kept us informed on ETA, diagnosed the problem quickly, and did a good job of work. read more

We had Alfa plumbing come out to trace a tricky leak in our walls. Jorge responded to our request extremely quickly and was able to set an appointment for the next day in the morning. Job ended up requiring a lot of troubleshooting to locate the source of the leak and Jorge and his helper were diligent and committed to getting the job done. Very fair for the amount of time they were onsite tracing and fixing the leak, and will be my go-to now for future jobs! read more

Our water main from the meter to the house was leaking. Called Jorge, he was out the next day to do a diagnosis and estimate. Gathered estimates from 4 others. Jorge was by far the most thorough and knowledgeable of the people I talked with. He could not do the job until the following week, but he came back early Friday morning to shut off the leaky main. He rerouted another working water line so that we could keep water over the weekend; genius! Jorge and his team completed the job the following Monday. Looks and works great. They take pride in their work and are very honest about what should and should not be done. read more

My garbage disposal drain was clogged. I texted Alfa Plumbing and they did the repair the same day. It was very easy to schedule an appointment via text and they arrived during the scheduled timeframe. The price was very close to their estimate. I will use them again. read more

It makes me so happy to have found the best professional to handle all the plumbing stuff that can go wrong. He points out that most of the things that *do* go wrong are operator error, but does so with a sense of humor, and kindly. :) Jorge is accommodating, personable, affordable. He cares about his work, and is respectful. You don't want to have to call someone, but if you have to, it should be Jorge. Plus, he's local, and feels just like a helpful neighbor coming over, which is nice! read more

Jorge is great! He has been to my house several times and is always prompt, courteous, and professional. He will explain your options and let you know what is unnecessary. Rates are reasonable as well. If you are looking for a trustworthy plumber - I whole-heartedly recommend Alfa Plumbing. read more

I'd give them 10 stars because 5 is not enough. I've dealt with Jorge and Alfa Plumbing three times now and he's the only plumber I will ever call. I learn so much from him and his advice that I'd happily pay him just to teach me to do things myself. But most plumbing jobs are beyond my capacity so I am more than happy to pay him. The man is a gem. Ten stars, seriously! read more

Second excellent experience with Alfa Plumbing. Available same day and arrived within hours. We primarily needed our kitchen sink drain line de-clogged. We needed some additional work done: new hot water heater hose connections and a replacement to our poor-quality disposal unit (which may have been contributing to the clogs). Jorge and Ivan completed all the work in about an hour-and-a-half. Very friendly and professional. And they wore masks during the entire visit as required. read more

What can I say that everyone else hasn't already. Some people don't want the work. Not only does Jorge want the work, he is up front, let's you in on the process, and is straight up just a nice human being. He returned the call right away, came the next day (it was a holiday when we called) diagnosed the problem (our sewage line was clogged from our house to the main,) and rooted out the line. He even called me outside to view the camera so I could see the state of my old clay pipes. Folks, this is the guy, and I don't say that lightly. JUST CALL HIM! :) read more

Jorge is awesome!!! If I could give him 10 stars, I would. I was frantically searching for a good plumber to fix a really bad job someone else had done. I stumbled across his number on yelp and decided to give him a call. WOW! Even though I called him after 9 pm, he returned my call within minutes and came to my place the next day. He obviously had a lot of jobs to take care of that day but managed to squeezed me in. He was punctual, completely professional, knowledgeable, efficient and very reasonable. You really need to give this guy a call for your plumbing needs. I've saved his number in my cell phone. After your first experience with him, I'm sure you will, too. read more

I called Alfa to replace a very old toilet. The team showed up early on request. There were no surprise fees in the quote. The team worked extremely fast and professionally - they were in, installed, cleaned and out in under 1hr. price was well within budget. read more

I was nervous about calling a plumber and couldn't be more pleased with the service from Jorge and his partner at Alfa plumbing. They came same day as I called, were upbeat and optimistic, worked efficiently to clear my sewer line, showed me before and after live video of their work, and stuck to their very reasonable initial quote. I would call them again in a heartbeat, though hoping I won't haven't any problems! read more

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Jorge was fantastic. He couldn't be nicer and gave us very professional service and advice. He came promptly, arrived on time, wore a mask, and covered his shoes. A total professional and pleasure. read more

Jorge is a true professional. I called him about a significant kitchen leak I was experiencing, and he provided some initial advice over the phone, including walking through a possible diagnosis and some more and less costly options for fixing it (explaining trade offs with each option). I ended up scheduling time for him to come by in person and install a new faucet (he was very easy to coordinate with over text), but when he arrived it turned out that my problem was much simpler to fix (a matter of tightening a few things that got loose). He did this in about five minutes at no cost. Jorge's honesty, promptness and overall professionalism have made me a big fan. I'll be sure to call him with any plumbing issues I have in the future. read more

Another basement flooding story: Water heater got flooded in the recent rain and would not relight. The company that installed the heater 5 years ago was too busy to come out. Jorge was here within 2 hours, worked diligently to diagnose and fix the problem: Parts needed to be replaced. It was late in the day so he ordered the parts and sent me off to get them (just before the store closed and saving me money) and then he came back the next day and installed them. Voila: Fixed! Best of all, his price was so low that I had to argue with him to take more. Wow, a reverse argument over the price! Alfa Plumbing is The Best read more

I'm pleased to provide yet another 5-star review for Alfa Plumbing. We first met Jorge in November 2015 when our very old water heater exploded on Thanksgiving Day. In a timely fashion, he furnished and installed a new high quality water heater with efficiency, skill, charm, and at a reasonable rate. A couple of years later, we had a phone conversation with him that resulted in us fixing a toilet problem ourselves, free of charge. And finally, Jorge came through again yesterday when he and his crew completed a tricky washing machine installation, again with efficiency, skill, charm, and at a reasonable rate. In this day and age, it's a relief to know that there are still trustworthy, caring, and knowledgeable professionals like Jorge out there. read more

Wonderful, effective, fast. Easy to get in touch with fans fast and worked fast. Price was appropriate. Thanks!!!

Jorge was great! He called first to help us identify where our leak was coming from (in case it was an appliance guy fix rather than something he could fix) and was extremely helpful. He was able to come over the next day and get us all fixed up, highly recommend! read more

Jorge was a top notch professional from start to finish! He responded to my text for scheduling within 30 minutes and kept me updated on his arrival time for the repair. He gave a complete explanation regarding the issue and completed the repair right away ( no waiting for parts etc.). I will keep his contact info for any future plumbing needs and highly recommend. read more

Now I finally have one trusty plumber. Jorge promptly responded via text with estimate and time. The hot water in the shower wouldn't turn off, and I couldn't get to the parts because the tile was in the way. Next day, he showed up on time and explained the issue. He fixed the problem within the hour. He showed me how to fix similar issues, too. Then Jorge and his sidekick were off! Another damsel saved from plumb. read more

I've been meaning to write a review for Alfa and Jorge for a number of years -- and after my recent experience I want to give him a strong positive recommendation. Over the years he has fixed leaks and replaced a toilet in our home, so when my kitchen faucet came loose I called Jorge. He responded almost immediately and asked if it was an emergency, and I said not really, but he arrived as quickly as he could and then got right to work. He took apart the faucet, said he could replace it but suggested I try to replace a worn out part and see if that fixed things. I did -- and it did the trick. And Jorge didn't charge me for sharing his expertise. For jobs large or small, I have nothing but praise and respect for Jorge. Thank you. read more

I've had occasion to need Jorge's expertise and knowledge 3 or 4 times in the last year. Each time he was sooo accommodating, knowledgeable and understanding. There was one instance of a bathroom remodel, With the delays he kept rescheduling until the room was ready. Another instance, he knew EXACTLY where to dig to uncover a clean out, 2 feet underground!! Can't say enough about these guys. read more

AWESOME! Plumbing under bathroom sink sprung a major leak. Called Jorge (after reading reviews here on yelp), and he was here in less than an hour. An hour later, he'd replaced the plumbing under the sink! Not only was it great work and it looks awesome, but he charged half of what I was expecting to pay! (And he even snaked out the pipes in the wall for free). He's just starting his own business, so not only is it great to help an independent business, but one that does fantasic work, fast, and at great prices!!! Thank you, Jorge!! read more

Jorge called almost immediately and was here on the job. He worked from 10:00AM to 1:00 sShower was not emptying- stuffed up from bathroom. told me to always flush after every use. He was super clean and careful and did a terrific job. I truly appreciate his carefulness in my old house. Thank you Jorge and 5 stars for you. Lillie Braudy read more

Jorge and his crew are extremely knowledgeable and efficient. He is responsive and gets the job done quickly. Send him a text with your pictures and needs and he will respond promptly if he is not working on pipes. He takes pride in his work and guarantees it read more

Was responsive over text and gave a reasonable estimate. Arrived early on short notice, was polite and professional. Did the job quickly but did a couple of extra steps to make it easier to fix next time if necessary, no charge. Taught me how to fix it myself next time so I can save a few bucks. The Man. Journeyman. read more

Jorge is a stand-up guy and knows his business. I had a flooded crawl space pseudo basement and no hot water. He came within hours of my calling, drained the area, tried to save my old sump pump but I replaced it with a new one, and restarted/tested my water heater which was doused by the flooding (thankfully wasn't damaged). And he also noticed the bathtub leak from under the house that we were aware of but gave us more detail on what the problem was, and gave us some advice as well as references. All the while, he was professional, courteous while personable, efficient, and open. He's my new guy now. read more