My biggest fears of owning a home was that repair bills were going to be made by me instead of my landlord. Two months into home ownership I already had my redwood gate blown down by high winds, body damage to my car from falling limbs of the tree in my front yard, and fence repair due to the recent storms. So when I noticed the water getting colder and colder while showering one morning, I knew something had to be up with my water heater. "Great!" I said to myself. "Here's another $700 repair." I felt like I was just kicked in the stomach. I didn't know much about water heaters, but looked at the date of the installation and read it was installed back in 1999. I figured it was probably time to replace it. I began looking around online looking online at Lowes and Home Depot for a good deal. But it was a Saturday and I had to work, so I didn't have time to shop for this thing. I started looking for plumbers on Yelp and called a few in the area. I got no answer. Then I came across Timothy's listing. He answered his phone right away. I described the problem to him and was very empathetic. He wasn't able to come to the house right away, but he asked specific questions about the water heater and from the information I gave him he seemed to diagnose the problem. Turned out I had a bad thermocouple. He described the repair I would have to do so took his advice. Double checking how the repair would be done on online, replacing the thermocouple seemed pretty easy and it was. So I go from spending $700 to replace my water heater to spending $8 for the broken part and taking 15 minutes install it. I don't think many plumbers would take the time to give anyone free advice. Timothy is a rare, honest businessman. You can be sure if I have any plumbing issues in the future he will be the first one I call. Highly recommended. read more

Timothy showed up not too long after giving him a call, and did an excellent job explaining what was going on. He's 100% my new go-to plumber in Pacifica. read more

Timothy came over to evaluate a gutter downspout/ drain line/outflow pipe blockage rootering situation that I faced. He carefully looked over the problem and said that it wasn't a repair that he normally addresses. He gave me the name of a trusted colleague who might be better suited for the task. Timothy then looked over two small kitchen problems. A faucet issue could be delayed because it was functional and therefore optional. I also suspected a major $$$ dishwasher repair need. He probed the symptoms and JIGGLED THE WALL PLUG FULLY INTO PLACE, enabling the appliance to then do its thing. Amazing how essential electricity actually is to the functioning of modern appliances. Timothy then explained all administrative components of working with him (pricing models, etc.). I pledged myself (swore) that he'd be the first guy I called when the need arose again. He said that he couldn't wait! Cost to me for all professional advice? NADA. Good conversationalist, too. I am pre-sold! For all my future plumbing needs, it's Timothy. read more

Timothy at Daystar Plumbing is very friendly, honest, and goes out of his way to give the customer the best solution. He fixed our kitchen sink drain, installed our dishwasher air gap, and reattached the flange in our garbage disposal. The garbage disposal was not planned for this appointment, however Timothy had a myriad of parts to address the situation and repair the disposal where it was attached properly and no leaks. He even provided recommendations for how to fix other issues in my home (we had a problem with our shower). While some people I've spoken to may pay less for similar plumbing services, Timothy breaks down the reason for every cost, his professional advice was worth it, and I feel good supporting the professional services from an independent local business. He also responds via text message as well which is very convenient for scheduling. I will be calling Timothy again when we need things done right! read more

If your looking for an honest great Plumber, Timothy is your guy! I called him today with an issue I was having with my toilet leaking. He said send me some photos then call me back. I did and he talked me through the very simple task to fix the leak. No charge!! Thank you so much Timothy!!!! read more

Cost me $160 for zero work. This guy is super slow and very long winded. Came over the house to diagnose three problems. After telling me he could not replace a water heater, what kind of plumber doesn't do this seemingly easy task, I showed him two other problems which he spent way too much time looking at. My time is more valuable than wasting it listening to him over explain about how hard the job would be. Then he quoted $475 to replace a faucet and strainer. I told him I would get someone else to do the job and was quoted $275 to do the same work. read more

Tim returned to our home after replacing our kitchen faucet to work on our bathroom plumbing and install a new vanity. The task was complicated because - again- he had to work around our ancient plumbing fixtures. And again, he kept me in the loop, carefully describing both the challenges and my choices. Now I have new faucets and shutoff valves in kitchen AND bathroom, with no leaks or drips. Thanks, Tim! If anyone deserved a 5, it's Tim from Daystar plumbing. read more

I chose Timothy specifically because I knew from Yelp that he would answer his phone and discuss my issue before showing up. My issue was a blocked drain line in a rental property and I could not be on site to diagnose. Timothy spoke with me for 15 minutes, discussed possibilities and he then scheduled the visit directly with my tenant. The job ended up being a it more complex then he and I anticipated and he kept me in the loop at all phases, never going overboard and taking a reasoned approach. He's my go to guy now, thanks Tim! read more

Timothy is awesome to know! I have been using his services for about 5 years! I have him on my speed dial! Anything that remotely has something to do with plumbing, he will figure out a way to fix it! He is prompt, incredibly dependable, a valuable human being with integrity, that will not charge you an arm and a leg and will do a great job! He is part of the community, not an intrusion into your home! We have had great talks about politics and the environment and of course I love his stance on life! Today I called him for a job on my dishwasher and 20 minutes after the call he pulled in my driveway, 15 minutes later he fixed my problem! I can't recommend him highly enough! As long as he is in business he will always be my guy I keep on speed dial for plumbing! Thank you Timothy! read more

Daystar Plumbing was great. Timothy came out right away and helped me problem solve our issue - he had parts on hand and was able to resolve the problem in a short time. Prices are reasonable, too. Wouldn't hesitate to call again. read more

Timothy was great, very professional and made sure I understood exactly what he was doing when he came out to fix a clogged bathtub. I really appreciate his professionalism, I live alone and would recommend him to anyone needing a plumber. He even cleaned up the yuck in the tub when he was done. It's possible he left the bathroom cleaner than he found it. read more

I've had two wonderful professional experiences with Timothy at Daystar Plumbing. Years back he installed a new standard hot water heater for me. As happens, the hot water tank went out and very quickly he was able to install a new one. During a remodel, the standard tank was replaced with an on-demand unit. After many years, it experienced an issue and I was unable to have the company that installed it come back. Timothy came over and troubleshooted the issue -- though it wasn't a brand that he usually services -- providing a short term fix until I could get it fully operational. Greatly appreciate his kind manner, professionalism and willingness to troubleshoot problems. read more

I found time to be very patient and thoughtful. He does quality work at a reasonable price. I would not hesitate to recommend his services. read more

We had Timothy come out and repair our toilet. He was so helpful and knowledgeable about not just our brand but water conservation in general. Timothy also was called out to repair our dishwasher six months ago for a recall and he was again so helpful and quick. His knowledge and experience are by far the best I have seen and would recommend to anyone, read more

I've known Mr. Timothy for a few years now, and he's always done excellent work for our agency.....

I first encountered Timothy on a desperate Sunday afternoon when my father and I were trying to switch out the faucets in one of my bathrooms. What should have been a fairly straightforward home improvement project went badly awry thanks to the shoddy construction of my 80s-era condo. But that's a whole different story. After hours of collecting a not-so-slow drip in tupperware while we attempted to fix the leaking valves ourselves, I finally cried "uncle" and called Timothy, based on the other Yelp reviews I read. He's the first plumber I've ever called-- I grew up in a do-it-yourself type family. Let me tell you, I'm sold on not doing it myself anymore! I reached Timothy's sympathetic and helpful wife who had him call me within 10 minutes. Despite it being a Sunday (and an uncharacteristically beautiful and warm Pacifica day to boot), Timothy came right over. Once he arrived, he immediately took charge of the situation, and I knew we were in very good hands. Timothy was able to replace the leaking valve and get the faucet installed. Then he helped diagnose a problem with a shower head we were having trouble with, and he had just the right obscure part in his van to fix that up as well. And all the while, he had my father following him around talking to him about what he was doing and asking questions. My overall experience with Timothy was that he was clean, knowledgeable, efficient, responsible and responsive, very respectful and courteous, and also patient. He'll talk to you about what he's doing as much as you want to know-- or as little, if you are not interested! We had to call Timothy back two days later when the valve broke on the second sink install. This time, there was no leaking and no hours of trying to fix it ourselves. As soon as I saw we were going to have a problem, I just called Timothy. He made time in his schedule to accommodate me the same day, and my experience with him was much the same as before. From now on, any plumbing issue will be Timothy's to solve! What a relief! As far as price, I really can't say anything much about it because I don't have comparative experience. My feeling about him is that he's a person of integrity, and so I trust that his prices are fair. He's also very detailed in explaining how the price is being assessed. I guess on this front I would just say that plumbing is not for the faint of wallet, but I felt that Timothy's expertise, efficiency, and professionalism were worth the price. read more

If you want a plumber with intelligence, integrity, and experience, call Timothy. He is thorough and arrives prepared and on time. The first time we called him, he was able to be there the same day, even though it was dinner hour. Of course, we used Timothy for the second plumbing issue and he was, again, excellent and reliable. Even if I found out that another company charged less, I would still stick with Timothy. You can't afford to mess around with plumbing. He'll do it right the first time, explain every single thing he is doing, advise you on a variety of solutions, and treat you with respect. read more

I called Timothy with a problem with my toilet tank that wouldn't stop running. He patiently took the time to help me figure out the problem over the phone and I was able to fix it without having to have anyone come out. Not only did I save a ton of money (and feel totally empowered), but it just proved that Daystar is trustworthy and who I would call with future problems. Thank you, Timothy! P.S. Timothy also successfully installed a below-counter water filter for me a few years back. Great service and always a friendly smile. read more

Timothy is an outstanding plumber. We had a leak under our kitchen sink which turned out to be a nasty job involving the removal of a rusted old garbage disposal unit. Timothy was unfazed by the difficult task, and was able to replace the unit as well as some old rusted pipes. It was a horrific mess and he straightened it out for us with a smile. I would highly recommend Timothy to any of my friends who need a good honest plumber. read more

I agree that the one star review was posted by a competitor. Timothy is keen to tell you what his diagnosis is in considerable detail but you get all your options laid out eventually. I've used him several times for minor jobs and he can't be beat for getting to the bottom of the problem and fixing it. I suspect his pricing is a little above average; but well worth it. read more

Timothy's integrity, good nature and commitment to quality shine through. His rates are clear - no surprises - which really matters to me - unlike some other plumbers I used in the past. read more

Timothy is a fantastic plumber. I got myself into a mess after attempting to "replace this valve real quick", and was forced to call in the reinforcements on a Sunday night. 1 hour later Timothy arrived and made quick work of the job. He also pointed out a few plumbing oddities in my kitchen plumbing that I will surely use his services to resolve at some point. read more

I wish all service people were this conscientious. Timothy returns calls promptly, shows up when he says he will and does complete, professional, thorough work. He recently replaced an old toilet for us, and when the new one didn't seem to be working absolutely perfectly he scheduled a second appointment to come back on his own dime to fix it. Eventually he tracked the problem to a manufacturing flaw and replaced the new toilet. He's the Sherlock Holmes of indoor plumbing, and he didn't charge us a penny beyond the original fee. He's my go-to plumber from now on. read more

I contacted Daystar Plumbing regarding installation of a waterline for an ice maker. Timothy talked me through what needed to be done and let me text pictures of the plumbing that would need to be navigated. He helped me realize that it didn't make sense for me to pay to have this done. Additionally, it wasn't a good idea for me to do this myself. He spent 15 minutes of time on the phone with me talking about what he saw in the photos I sent him. He was extremely professional and very good at explaining what I saw. He was very knowledgable and honest. He could have easily just taken my money instead of helping me understand the situation. I will use him in the future and would recommend him to others. read more

As with many plumbing issues there is not time to plan for service in advance. When I called Timothy was able to understand the issue, provide me with options, and provide me with a quote for repairs later the same day. Timothy was on time, clean, quick, and showed me how and why there were issues I am very pleased with the repairs and service. read more

Wow!!! Timothy is amazing! I am a new homeowner and I called him because I couldn't light my water heater. He picked up while vacationing in Maui and walked me through the steps to get my water heater lit. My family is forever grateful for his experience and compassion!! Great plumber and amazing person!!! read more

We had an emergency toilet shut of valve problem late Friday evening, called several plumbers in the Pacifica area, Timothy was the only one to respond immediately. His service was quick and efficient. Not too expensive, nor excessive. We had him come in on the next Monday to replace both toilets in the house. Completed the job in about three hours. Timothy did good secure work and explained the process w/o hesitation. I will recommend him to others in Pacufuca for their plumbing needs. read more

Timothy was great! He showed up on time and helped think through problems and possible solutions. He fixed a battery of small issues around our house and he even followed up with a call weeks later to check in! read more

I've had opportunities over the years to work with a number of plumbers, and never have I met anybody as engaging and courteous as Timothy. He smoothly swayed me from an erroneous decision regarding a hot water heater replacement over the phone which would have cost me a small fortune. He proceeded to come by for a site evaluation on a Sunday with no promise of business nor remittance. Upon gaining the bid, he deftly replaced the failed unit the very next day with skill, precision, and practiced ease. Timothy seems a rare breed in the plumbing industry, and will remain my go-to person for future needs. I highly recommend him! read more

Our complicated, electric Kohler toilet ceased functioning. And since I had watched it being installed 3 or 4 years ago, I knew this wasn't an ordinary plumbing job. So we went directly to Kohler to get a recommendation for a local plumber. Timothy at DayStar was one of two in the Bay Area. Turns out he had worked on a few of these toilets before. We made an appointment and he was right on time. And he had spoken to the tech people at Kohler before arriving, to ensure we were on the right track and would have the right parts in hand. I assisted with the repair from time to time, as the toilet is rather heavy and needs to be re-installed gently and accurately. Timothy replaced the faulty shut-off valve pretty quickly. Problem solved! But then we ran into trouble re-installing the main toilet piece onto the base - no fault of his; it was a problem that existed from when it was first installed. Another call to Kohler tech, and another problem solved (and it's quieter than before too). A careful, thoughtful, and interesting guy. We're pleased. PS - If you only have one bathroom in your house/apartment (fortunately, we have two), I'd suggest thinking twice about an electric toilet. If it breaks or you have a power failure, guess what, it gets very inconvenient very soon. read more

With credit to Kurt F. for his review below, I couldn't say it better: "Timothy from Daystar is a star, and is the first call I make for any plumbing issue. He has serviced our SF home a few times over the years, and because it's plumbing, we always need service in a hurry. He is always incredibly responsive. He's also very personable and smart. Tells me more about my waterworks than I'll ever remember...but it's greatly appreciated. It shows he really cares about his clients, long after the house call is made." Timothy was originally recommended to me by another well-regarded plumbing company because he has particular expertise with Kohler products and that was what I needed. Since then he has been my first and only call for any plumbing problems. Whatever the problem is, he has always been able to fix it - and to do so in the most cost effective way. There is no reason to call anyone else. read more

We had an emergency toilet malfunction at out rental in Pacifica and we went to YELP for a local referral. The reviews for Daystar were great, so without much research, I called at 9:15 P.M. on a Sunday night. Timothy answered the phone and was setting up an appointment for the following day, when our renters called with new information about the nature of the toilet failure. I handed the phone to my husband and Timothy spent a considerable amount of time with him giving him helpful advice, and referrals for our problem. He went above and beyond and we had not even met him!!! This may sound sappy, but an experience like this gives me hope for humanity. There are good people in the world-and Timothy is one of them. If we ever need a plumber-I would call him above any other. I'm not very religious, but Timothy-God bless you!!! read more

We had problems with a leaking toilet and called Daystar because of the good reviews.Timothy came by the same day ( very good and reliable communication) and fixed the problem, He was proactive giving advise and choices. We were very happy with the services. Timothy is a really nice person and we will certainly stick with Daystar. read more

We have used Tim/Daystar plumbing for multiple jobs. Here's why: he's honest, CLEAN--yes, a CLEAN plumber, and the work never needs to be re-done. He's not the cheapest, but you can count on getting the work done once and correctly. Tim is prompt to answer/return calls, and if he can't do your job, he'll let you know--won't string you along. We called Tim once on Thanksgiving day, and although he couldn't do the work, he was able to assess--he had my husband put the phone inside the toilet bowl as he flushed it, and just by the sound, Tim could tell it was a whole-house clog. I'm not kidding. We called another service, and they came out and said the same thing--at least we were confident that they weren't ripping us off on TG Day. Anyway--Tim's a good guy--a good and CLEAN plumber. read more

It was a small leak in my back yard. They came over, fixed it, and only charged for the service call and included the parts even though it took them half an hour. Very personable and I certainly would hire them again. read more

Timothy was awesome. I had an after-hours sorta-emergency before a long weekend---he called right back and did a great job replacing my main water valve. He was up-front, clear, honest, prompt, affordable, friendly, experienced and professional. Top quality work. Highly recommended. read more

We called at 2 p.m. he was there at 3:20 p.m. and the toilet was fixed 10 minutes later. Great job. No BS. Plain good old fashioned service you would expect from your plumber. read more

I had a really bad experience with this plumber. He is really touchy if you don't commit right away to a job, and he is even a bit of a bully. I would never use him again, ever! read more

I highly recommend Timothy and Daystar Plumbing. Efficient, knowledgable, excellent work, and intelligent conversations to boot! He explained every step to me. read more

Timothy was really, really great. I was having issues with my water heater, and I called him up on a sunday evening. He was having 10 people over for dinner, BUT he still took time to explain to me what my potential issues were AND how to ensure we didn't have any problems until he could come in the next morning. We came and diagnosed the issue fairly quickly. He told me that there was a chance that the water company might fix it, although they usually don't. BUT, I should call them up and then call him only if I needed him. I called the water company and they agreed to fix it, so I wouldn't need Timothys services (this time). BUT, he took the time to explain the issue, as well as a few other odds and ends type questions that I had. AND, I mentioned something in passing and he showed up later in the day with a fix for that (AND, it wasn't even related to my plumbing). I can honestly say, I have never had another plumber that has the honesty and integrity that Timothy showed. I would be happy to recommend him to anybody and use him for future services. read more