These guys are great. Alberto was super knowledgeable and friendly, helped find the right parts to…read morefix the sink, and was fast and fair in his pricing. He also came that day and we talked about classic cars! This is the second time i've used Oakland Rooter and both times have been execllent. I recommend them bigtime! Thanks so much.

Best plumbers in Oakland!…read more I had a low water pressure problem in my kitchen and an issue with my dishwasher. I couldn't tell if the problem was the plumbing or if I needed a new dishwasher. Enter Oakland Rooter & Plumbing. Jose, the plumber that came to service my kitchen plumbing, was kind, professional and very skillful. He explained how he was diagnosing the situation and the process of elimination he was going through to get to the bottom of the issue. I especially appreciated that as a woman that loves learning about how things work. Jose answered all my questions and had some great analogies to explain the plumbing situation. I also appreciated that there was no upselling. Jose was clear about the tiers of support and associated costs and was honest about his recommendations and what would help. In the end, my plumbing issues were resolved at a reasonable price. I felt like I got five star service AND I learned a bit about how my kitchen plumbing works. Great service all around!

Todd is amazing! My mom had a dual kitchen sink with pipes that corroded. After sending some…read morephotos, Todd was able to make a quick visit and arrived at our home with all the parts/tools needed to help solve the problem. Todd worked really efficiently and was very respectful of our home. Mom does not speak English, but Todd was very friendly and made sure to show her how to use the newly installed sink drains. Todd has been a local on Alameda and offers top notch service. I highly recommend him if you need any plumbing work done!

I highly recommend Todd for plumbing. He has helped us twice when we had floods in the house. He…read morewas very prompt in responding and prompt showing up. I was so appreciative of his help. The first time was a pipe under the sink that busted and it flooded the kitchen and it was going into the living room. He helped to repair the broken pipe. The second time was a few weeks ago when a part connected to our water heater blew up. It was spraying water everywhere and again part of the downstairs flooded. Not only did he respond to my message that I left quickly! And I also left a text just to be sure. He called back and walked me through some safety protocols to make sure everything was turned off like the gas. Then came by the next day! He is very honest and does not try to upsell. He could've easily sold me a whole new water heater installation because it's been in the home already now for 18 years!, but he decided that we could just try changing the one part that had rusted and began spewing water everywhere. It was crazy. I was in so much distress, but was so encouraged by his honest helpfulness. It ended up being cheaper than I had anticipated. Because I had checked in with Costco and Home Depot for a full replacement. But if I would've went that route, I would've spent thousands of dollars. It feels so good to know that there's an honest skilled plumber in our community you're not only does excellent work but cares about people. We learned the hard way: check your water heaters regularly.

I needed a water heater replaced - quickly, because no hot water! So, I checked Yelp reviews and…read morefound Thumbs Up. They were just as described by the other 5 star ratings - very responsive! - heater replaced that day. Shortly after, my CO alarm started going off. I thought maybe the new water heater was vented improperly - so Sal and his assistant came out the day I called, checked out the new heater (no problems there), then replaced the batteries in the CO alarm. Better safe than sorry. I highly recommend Sal and his company - same day service and good guys.

The team came on time. They were prepared and they did their job well. Also, their pricing was…read morefair. Couldn't ask for more.

I had an issue with my sink and a leak that was happening. …read more They were fast to respond. Their estimate was reasonable. Communication was good.

I called in a panic as I poured some unfavorable items down my drain causing an instant back up…read more Ygnacio was extremely helpful in getting someone out to my house in less than thirty minutes. When Fernando arrived I let him know it was worse than I originally explained. I took the metal cover off the dishwasher back up and it slipped unknowingly into the drain. Needless to say it was lodged into the garbage disposal. Within an hour of the horror I created everything was back to normal. These folks saved me. I won't hesitate to call them in the future. Thank you so much.

Incredible service and quality. We had an emergency with our old water heater which they…read moreaccommodated and scheduled work to get us up and running as quick as possible while scheduling longer term fixes. Could not be more happy with the quality of the installation and finish work.

Super happy with their work replacement my sewer lateral. Great communication, pleasant work crew…read moreand reasonable rate,

Super responsive, fast, and they do great work. Came back to our house on the 4th of July to 2…read moreclogged sinks and they got back to us immediately to set up a time to come out. Fixed the issues immediately and were highly communicative throughout the process.

These guys are terrific. Every time they come over, they outdo themselves. I wish I could give them…read moreten stars. We have three outdoor faucets (garden faucets) that have not been repaired or replaced since we moved to this house over 25 years ago. Over the years, they had become rusty and leaky and needed to be replaced, including some of the galvanized pipe that fed them. I sent AB'S Plumbing Services a video of each of the three faucets, and Abraham got back to me in three minutes. and asked me to stand by for a call Five minutes later, Isaac called, gave me a VERY reasonable quote, and said he was on his way. A couple of hours later, the job was complete - and perfect as usual. THESE ARE THE GUYS YOU WANT TO HIRE!

If you are in the Alameda/ Oakland area, Jim of UleakIFix Plumbing should be your first call for…read moreyour plumbing problems. I had a damp tile floor in the bathroom, and wasn't sure the source. Jim helped me troubleshoot it over the phone. I found out it was a leak involving the toilet tank. Jim came over in an hour and fixed it for a fair price. Problem solved. ULeakIFix Plumbing is the same as "Smart Rooter & Plumbing." Thank you for a job well done. Great customer service.

I had 2 plumbing issues: 1) the dishwasher drain hose was clogged and need replacement and 2) A new…read morerefrigerator water line. Called Jim around 12 and told me they would send someone out today. Sal arrived around 5 and I told him it could wait until tomorrow but he wanted to get to work. The dishwasher drain hose was an easy fix. Sal showed us the old hose clogged with gunk. Works like a charm now. The refrigerator line was another matter. Because my house if nearly 40 years old, the water valve are different now. Sal made a trip to local hardware stores (at 7pm!) but couldn't find the right part. So we had to reschedule for Saturday. Sal showed up right on time and got to work replacing the valve. He had to open up the wall. He replaced the valve and works great. Sal was real friendly and explained everything he was doing. Top quality work with a 1 year guarantee. Would definitely use them again.

We all know alameda has finicky rules. So having a plumber do a sewer lateral repair is a huge…read moreundertaking. I called around and got quotes pretty high in the sky. Big blue prices were reasonable, work was efficient, timeline was sooner than expected. (Fast, good, and reasonably priced)- typically with any construction and/or plumbing work, you can only select 2. Fast and good, won't be cheap. Good and cheap, won't be fast. Fast and cheap, won't be good. Luckily, big blue was: Fast, good, and reasonably priced I know who to call now!

I'm someone who leaves reviews -- and most of them are very positive. I believe in acknowledging…read moregood service when it's earned. Unfortunately, this is not one of those times. In early 2020, I contacted Big Blue Plumbing for an emergency plumbing issue involving a leak from the shower pan and drain line. Their website advertises 24-hour emergency response and emphasizes thorough assessment by licensed, insured professionals. The estimate was $10,147, but the final cost came to $16,215 -- a 60% increase as the scope expanded. I also purchased the required materials myself. The work was completed in March 2020. A few years later, I had to completely remove the shower installation after discovering that the floor around the shower had become dangerously weak. I realized something was wrong when my foot nearly went through the floor -- you could press with a shoe and see the basement below. During removal, several serious issues became clear: The original water damage was never fully assessed The surrounding subfloor remained rotted and unsafe The shower installation was crooked, with uneven support planks Moisture had continued spreading for years, causing further structural damage These are precisely the kinds of issues an emergency plumbing repair should catch -- and the kind their website claims they thoroughly evaluate. Considering the amount paid and the urgency of the situation, Big Blue Plumbing should have identified the full extent of the damage before installing a new shower. Instead, the most critical safety and structural problems were ignored. I now face significant additional costs to repair the area and make it safe again. I've reached out to the company for a resolution and am awaiting their response. I rarely leave negative reviews -- in fact, most of mine are highly positive -- but consumers deserve transparency. Based on my experience, I urge homeowners to proceed with caution. The lack of proper assessment and the long-term safety hazards that resulted were extremely disappointing and costly.

Smart Rooter & Plumbing is now "ULeakIFix."…read more https://www.uleakifix.com/ It's the same business, same great service. I tried to get a quote thru the Yelp Projects system, and didn't get a response. I figured the company was busy. So I decided a near 5-star business was worth a 2nd chance, so I called the ph# directly. Left a message, and got a reply within an hour. Jim helped me troubleshoot the problem, then came out to fix it. Fair price to fix a slow leak.

Hired them for the second time. Fast, effective, friendly. Great service (sewer later block).read more

Ethan from Ethan's Plumbing was on time. The job consisted of updating 2 bathrooms. He removed /…read morehauled away the short no frills toilets and replaced with new ADA chair height Toto Drake I toilets. Also updated the plumbing line to connect with Toto bidet seats. Ethan did a great job! Everything was clean and dry when he left and have not seen any drip after several weeks of use now. We got his phone number from a neighbor and rechecked here in yelp for further review. Glad we had him do this work! We highly recommend him and his work.

This is the second time Ethan's Plumbing has installed shower heads for me with great results. They…read morerespond quickly and professionally. Highly recommend!