I've used Oakland Rooter and Plumbing now twice. It is hard to put into few words how impressed I…read morewas with their work. Professional, well equipped, friendly, but most importantly problem solvers. Look at these photos of the sewer lateral cleanout, and this big chunk of grass they found in it! I didn't even know I had a cleanout, the previous owner had it buried and there was no cap on it. The guys at Oakland Rooter found it and fixed it!

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.

After getting a very high quote from a major plumbing chain, we decided to contact Water Heater…read moreMasters. We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Water Heater Masters. Alex sent our technician, Rojo, who helped install a new 40-gallon gas water heater in our indoor utility closet, and he was incredibly diligent, professional, and efficient from start to finish. Installing a tank in an inside closet can be tricky, but Rojo handled the entire job seamlessly in just 2 hours. He replaced everything with high-quality components, including: * New hot and cold water flex lines * A brand new water shut-off valve * A new gas flex line and sediment trap * Fully reworked earthquake straps (to meet California safety codes) * Properly updated T&P line and venting He also took care of the removal and disposal of our heavy 18 yr old tank, leaving the utility closet completely clean. If you want fair pricing, expert specialized service, and a technician who respects your time and home, call Water Heater Masters and ask for Rojo. Highly recommended!

We were replacing a gas water heater with a hybrid electric heat pump water heater. Generally, this…read moretype of heater costs twice as much (price and installation) as a traditional electric water heater, but costs a lot less to run (and therefore you recoup the additional cost in a few years from lower operating costs). I had a very easy experience getting an on-site quote. I received 3 quotes for this job. 2 quotes, including this one, came in around $7100. I went with a third one at around $6700 (which included an additional mixing valve) and am very happy with my decision. Overall price was not a big part of my decision, but brand of water heater was. After doing some research online, the most recommended brands are AO Smith and Rheem (GE). Both higher quotes were for Navien, which has only been making heat pump water heaters for 1 year, but I was told that it is the most reliable brand. I did not understand how this claim could be made, given how short the duration of evaluation for this product. Even the worst appliances usually work for at least a year. So I requested a quote for AO Smith or Rheem, which I did not get. I'm not sure why my brand request was not honored, but it made me question whether I should go with a company that either has communication issues or maybe some type of deal with Navien that I was not informed about. Many water heater installers are preferred installers of certain brands, which means they can get better pricing, etc. I did not want to be a guinea pig for Navien.

Three years ago, our Nest thermostat developed a glitch, shutting down the heater if we raised the…read moretemperature by more than 3°F. Since it wasn't a major issue, we accepted it as a minor quirk. During this year's regular maintenance, technician Denali Boyd noticed this issue and offered to fix it. Denali visited twice, consulted with experts, replaced the circuit board, and made sure everything worked flawlessly. He genuinely embodies the saying: "Winners find solutions." Thanks to Denali's persistence and professionalism, our heater is finally working as it should. Dedicated professionals like him build a company's great reputation, and we are deeply grateful for his dedication. He earned Hassler Heating another well-deserved 5-star review!

I had their estimator come out to give me an estimate on a new gas furnace, a replacement. They…read morewere pushing the Navien, which I wasn't crazy about because it introduces the additional technology of using water into the system. But, the guy wasn't listening to me, give me this five page estimate that you needed a law degree to get through. Then, the guy tries to put a hard sell on me, which left me cold. Plus, there price was high, so I went with Atlas who was very professional. Finally, I did a bit of research and found out that Hassler was bought out a few years ago by Seer, a group that now owns 23 HVAC contractors.

They explained the whole process really well. Came out within an hour, gave me a time frame and was…read morefinished on time! Very fast and efficient!

The team at Bay Area Water Heaters was professional, kind, and punctual. They explained the cost…read moreand services, walked me through options, and helped me pick the right one. We had a massive overflow spill in our garage and they ended up replacing the whole unit. There was a significant discount for paying in cash but they take check (no fee) and card (3% fee). We did a like for like replacement. I need schedule the city to come for inspection but I have confidence there will be no issues.

Alfa plumbing deserves 5 stars. A small, well-established company based in Albay. Jorge, Erin,…read moreEfrine, and Kimberly are professional, friendly, and thorough. I am on a yearly maintenance plan whereby they bring their telescoping camera and electric rooter. to first view, then, clean out the roots entering the clay pipe sewer line. The camera is really cool, as there is no guesswork involved re the what and the where. Btw, my friend who an excellent plumber referred Alfa for jobs that he cannot do. Go Alfa.

Jorge and Efrain were fast to respond to my online request and set up a flexible time to come by…read more We exchanged a couple of emails and photos. They promptly arrived as scheduled. I really appreciated them putting on shoe covers! They were very knowledgeable and spent a good bit of time inspecting the problem and talking through the options. They gave me great advice, and in the end I decided that I would defer the work until I find new units. No charge for the visit. Friendly, great sense of humor. I will definitely call on them when I am ready to move forward.

I called these guys for two reasons, 1) They had high reviews on Yelp, and 2) we had a good…read morefriend/handyman who since returned to Mexico named Mauro. I can definitely see why they have such high marks. They do stellar work, they're honest and straight-forward, and by today's standards, they're VERY reasonable. After gaining our confidence with the first repair, we have been calling them to incrementally upgrade our plumbing drains and fixtures. I'm always surprised when I call that they're available within 1-2 days. We're grateful that we now have a plumber we can call when needed.

Came to give a quote for toilet repair or replacement, but I never heard back from them. Said it…read morecould cost thousands of dollars. I said that's fine but please give me a quote. 2 stars instead of 1 because the quote was very easy to schedule.

We used Albert Nahman Plumbing and Heating both for plumbing, the installation of a new lateral and…read morenew internal piping for our plumbing as well as trouble shooting a problem with our heating system/furnace. Jared, the lead for the plumbing, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Jeremiah, the technician for the heating system, quickly found the issues and had our system up and running smoothly. Very knowledgeable.

Do not let them do the $79.00 "inspection"! They found an actual problem (small drip from very old…read moregalvanized water pipe). We got bids on a "pex" replacement and when we told them theirs was too high the bid was magically lowered. We were the fools who took the lowest bid. What we thought was a "repiping" of our house turned out to be a "partial repiping." So the drip was fixed but a lot of old galvanized piping remains. And here's the bad news: the new pex piping was inadequately attached to the floor joists under the house and the installer removed many sections of furnace ducting to work down there and run the new piping. So we found that one of our heater registers had no heat/no attachment to the furnace duct! Hot air blowing into the crawl space.... So we have paid someone to reattach the piping and the ducts. And when the "new piping" was done I subscribed to the annual maintenance agreement. This is a total scam! No work is done under this agreement. It is only an opportunity for Albert Nahman "technicians" to try to up sell various filters and improvement systems. And the "inspector" missed the heating duct problem.... Avoid the big yellow truck! Do not let these guys into your house!

King and Steve recently updated my old heating system in my small 1944 house. They spent many extra…read morehours routing the ducts in tight spaces so they looked neat and tighty. They were very professional, honest, and a pleasure to work with.

It's been a while since I've recommended Pristine Air Conditioning. Kingsada and Justice came by…read moretoday to clean our dryer vent and ducts. They did an excellent job. They were professional, prompt, meticulous and thorough and respectful of property. They are reasonably priced. If you need your dryer vent and ducts cleaned. give Kingsada a call today. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. They accept various types of payments: Zelle, Venmo. Checks and credit cards. If you pay by credit there is fee of 3.7%z

Outstanding plumbing work! If you're looking for an…read moreexperienced, honest, and hardworking plumber, LemonTree Plumbing is as good as it gets. Chia took care of several major jobs for us, including fixing an under-house leak, replacing old galvanized pipes out to the main line, installing a Moen Flo, and adding an expansion tank, pressure reducing valve (bringing us up to code), and an automatic earthquake shut-off valve for total peace of mind. His work is exceptionally clean and detailed. He's a fantastic guy and someone I trust completely with my home. Highly, highly recommended!

First time needing a plumber. Experience was positive. There was a leak under the kitchen sink…read more Ramon asked if we wanted metal pipe or plastic/pvc. Gave us options for pricing. Went with the cheaper option since the lifetime of the material didn't really matter and the look didn't either. Changed up the configuration which looks a lot cleaner. Finished that job up pretty quick. We asked him about a few other things around the house, so he took a look and noticed/recommended a few things. Some not necessary others were preventative - automatic gas shutoff in the event of an earthquake 5.0+ as well as a manual gas shutoff. Scheduled those for another day. Showed up on time and finished that job pretty quickly too. Made sure all the gas was working and showed us how to use it. Friendly and close by. Will call again if needed.

Water in my kitchen sink started backing up. I tried the baking soda and vinegar trick. No good…read more Tried the plunger. Nope. Checked the P-trap under the sink. Yeah, no. I ran an auger down the drainpipe. Nothing. Time to call the professionals. Jorge came out on short notice and handled the issue quickly and professionally. He cleared the drain pipe with a Big-Boy auger and used a scope to inspect the area just to make sure. He was fast, courteous, and very easy to work with. I appreciate the prompt response and his professionalism. Jorge is a Superstar! The other positive reviews tell the story. If you need fast reliable plumbing help, contact J.J. Rooter & Plumbing.

I wish they had completed the job they started, fixed what they broke (our water main) and…read morecommunicated with us. Did I mention they splashed mud on the front of our house and didn't bother to rinse or wipe it off?