I highly recommend Noel with Goodfellow Plumbing. He had to modify his original plan to install a new gas line and instead of saying it couldn't be done, he came up with a solution from a different source. In addition, he could have charged a lot more for the extra time and materials but was very reasonable. read more

Recently I was walking my dog and saw an individual loading a van with tools. As I approached the van, I could see how the van was clean with tools going into drawers. When I saw the name of the business Goodfellow Plumbing, I asked him if he could look at a valve that needed to be replaced on one of our faucets at our house and that we had the part. Noel, the owner said he could and came right over. He replaced the part in 10 minutes. He was so efficient and friendly and I'm sure he had been packing up for the day when I first approached him. We will definitely use him for other things in our bathroom that need replacing in the future. I highly recommend him! read more

I have no idea why Goodfellow Plumbing does not even come in top 10-20 when I put the name here on YELP. I called 5-6 in the so-called top 10 and those that would give a quote were all higher and left it open with "what ifs" that would allow them to charger more. This was a very simple replacement of an outdoor PVC hose adapter and I knew from my own experiences that it would not take more than an hour. Thankfully, I am one that will not take "NO" for an answer and continued to search more and finally got to 'Goodfellow' buried somewhere deep in Yelp San Mateo. THEY SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE based on my experience today and like others have noted, here are the reasons why: 1. Noel IMMEDIATELY called me back within minutes and told me he could have his partner, Dominic, here within 2 hours - say WHAT? 2. When I described the problem verbally over the phone, he estimated less than an hour, plus parts. I even texted him a photo to make sure he understood what I needed to replace. 3. When I called back to confirm the appointment, I told him I was retired and on fixed income and he offered Senior Discount at $100/hour, which is as low as any plumber has quoted me for other work over the last several years. 4. Dominic arrived at the early part of the 2 hour window and wasted no time - he had the simple PVC part with him and even recommended a more direct way to place it for future ease of use. 5. As estimated, he was done well within the hour and the part he used was only $10. Bottom line, these guys are go getters with smart business heads to boot - they KNOW that plumbing issues usually are a priority and a panic for people when they happen and they are MOST responsive and MOST reasonable and MOST honest. Hope they stay in business as long as I am around to need them! read more

Had a leaky toilet that needed to be fixed. Noel texted me back right away with their availability. Booked appointment over text. Dominic showed up promptly within the time window. He was courteous and efficient. Got everything fixed within one hour and also fixed another minor issue on another toilet. Their rates are in-line with other plumbers i called. Really liked their responsiveness and ability to take care of the problem quickly. read more

I have used Goodfellows Plumbing for over 10 years. Noel is very knowledgeable and the quality of work is exceptional. Goodfellows is a dependable plumbing company and pricing is fair. I have referred Goodfellows to everyone who is in need of a plumber and will continue in the future. Plumbing issues are stressful when they happen but Goodfellow Plumbing; relieves the homeowner of that stress and handles the situation. read more

Our water heater was broken for many years. We had several plumbers come in and attempt to fix it. After using three different plumbers who were unable to diagnose the problem, Noel came in and fixed our issue. He's extremely knowledgeable and most importantly, honest. He shared everything that was going on in the system and laid out my different options going forward. I appreciated his honesty throughout the process; when parts weren't available or when parts were going to be late, he updated me and kept me in the loop. I would highly recommend his services. We switched from a very complicated tankless system to a commercial grade tank system and he knew both systems well. read more

Noel replaced my kitchen faucet, it's the little things that make you so happy. He was professional, efficient and I will definitely call him again! Thanks Noel!!! read more

Noel was recommended to us by a good friend who is a general contractor. We were looking for an honest and knowledgeable plumber to diagnose and repair our shower problems, and Noel fit the bill. My husband dealt directly with Noel, so these are his comments on his work: * Thorough - During the intake call, he spent a generous amount of time getting the history of our problem so that he could have a full understanding of what was going and be prepared upon arrival. He gave us his best guess of what was going on over the phone based on the information (without seeing the problem in person), and it turned out to be the correct diagnosis. * Courteous - Called to let us know that he was running a little late and arrived by the estimated time; removed shoes upon entering home. * Knowledgeable, but didn't hesitate to use resources when faced with an unfamiliar (rare) problem to prevent unneeded damage. * Pleasant, professional, honest; explains the problem completely. * Work is clean. * Fair pricing If we have plumbing issues again in the future, we would not hesitate to call on Noel again. read more

We had a stubborn clogged drain in our bathtub. Noel was prompt and helpful, showing up exactly when he promised, not long after I first contacted him. I like that he used email to set up the appointment. Though he mentioned he didn't often do simple drain clearing jobs, he didn't seem put out by it. He cleared the clog in 15 minutes, then asked since they have a one hour minimum, did I have any other plumbing issues he could take care of? I mentioned that the kitchen sink faucet seemed to have less pressure than it used to. He took apart the fixture and found there were rust particles clogging the aerator screen. Problem solved! I would use Goodfellow Plumbing again in a heartbeat. read more

Excellent services from Goodfellow Plumbing. They did a great job on replacing the water heater for me a couple years ago. I recently got a leaky drain pipe in my crawlspace and I hired them again. Noel gave honest advice and did the repair for me at reasonable prices. I highly recommend their service. read more

First time ever calling a plumber and had my opening day the next day for my new business. He installed a small water heater that fit snug underneath my sink. I called a few plumbers and Noel was the one that really caught my attention. He was quick to respond through email and few days later he arrived as expected. He greeted me with a warm smile and a nice handshake. My instant thoughts were he's a nice guy you can trust and get the job done right. To ease your mind a little more he is also licensed. I had to be particular since its a business and everything needs to be done correctly. I'm sure everyone wants it done right in the first place but sometimes you may take your chances with non-licensed professionals. Noel did his job perfectly. i give him give him five stars because he's nice and trustworthy. He's great about communicating with you because lets face it some pros are not good at that. Best of all he's quick and doesn't waste time. Thank you Noel you're amazing and my little plumber sent from above ! :) read more

Noel did a very good job on some minor repairs in our home. He was very prompt in his response (something I have found to be particularly problematic with plumbers in general). We requested several bids and he was fair and the most timely. He was flexible in scheduling. He was a good communicator and fair in his pricing. read more

Called several plumbers in the local area and Noel promptly returned my call (big plus!!!). Not only did he return my call, he was able to come out the following morning. He was able to fix my leaky, old faucet in no time. He was also available to assess an issue I had with the water backing up in my kitchen sink, however, it left him scratching his head as he headed out. I hope he'll be able to solve that mystery, but for now, he's fixed what I called him for and I am one happy person! Thank you Noel! read more

Noel has done a great job over the years with our 20-year home's plumbing. When our old SubZero fridge died, and the newer models required rerouting of the plumbing in our walls and floor, Noel was able to do it to perfection for the custom install. Water heater crapped out, Noel got us a new one in no time and we were back in business. The latest challenge was a separate shut off valve for our yard's irrigation system that required some detective work -- not a problem, Noel figured it out. Putting in our new kitchen faucet was just a piece of cake for him. Very responsive, patient, and knowledgeable-- highly recommended! read more

Beyond words of the customer service and professionalism that these guys do. After 5 years of problems with my toilet Noel came exactly on time and did exactly what was needed, on top of that he went beyond as to break my old toilet and figure out that there was an x-box rewards card stuck for the last 5 years, compliments of my son. Thank you!!!!! read more

I've had Noel help me with plumbing for my house and rental for years. He recently replaced a toilet and fixed a slow drain for me. The job was done very well as usual. Thanks, Noel! read more

GoodFellow Plumbing saved me over $1900! I needed to install a new custom built vanity and the pre-made counter/sink at my rental property, so I called Mike Counsel Plumbing (MCP) and Plumbing Squad to give me an estimate. MCP gave me an outrage bid of $2,300 versus $400 bid from Plumbing Squad. After thinking it over, I decided to go with Plumbing Squad and read their reviews on Yelp. That was where I found GoodFellow from one of his customers who had bad experience with Plumbing Squad. I called GoodFellow and talked to Noel, the plumber also the owner. He was very upbeat, upfront, and positive over the phone so I decided to schedule an appointment with him. He was very responsive with my voice mails coordinating the convenient schedule for me and my tenant. He shown up on time, pleasant, and very polite and professional. Since my vanity was custom built and the counter/sink was ordered from Lowes, they don't really fit perfectly, so Noel did a lot of custom fitting. Noel did a wonderful job with loving and caring! The final bill came out to $360 including A) 4 hours of labor since a lot of cutting and fitting the sink and vanity B) dumping the old sink C) including P-trap and other miscellaneous parts, and D) warranty of his work. He tested everything to be sure no leaking before leaving. Since I saved over $1900, I added $40.00 more for his tip. I am very happy with his loving caring work, but the most important of all is his HONESTY! He tells you what he is going to do and he does what he told you. The price was so affordable, especially in this struggling economy. Now I found a life-time plumber who I know where to go when I have pluming problems! UPDATE (11/8/10) Noel did it again! He came by replacing the kitchen faucet with a brand new set and fixing the leaking toilet tank. All that work was just for $200.00 with love and care, and attention to detail. UPDATE (11/15/10) Noel replaced my 8+ years GE Reverse Osmosis Filtration System with the latest model (GXRM10GBL by GE). There was a defective part and he was patient to wait for me to get home from work. I got the new part and he would be able to fix at no time. He also gave me an hour of free labor due to the defective part which was not our faults. As usual, I examined the work and I always noticed the attention of detail of how parts neatly and cleanly glued together. For the 3rd time, I was very happy with his prompt courteous professional service as a very affordable price. I think I will use him for a long time! UPDATE (4/15/14) My tenant moved out, also my 13-year water heater in the basement was leaking water so I left a voice mail for Noel. With in an hour or so he called back and we had a discussion. I was thinking of replace the water heater with some GE brands at Home Depot. He made a good suggestion by going to plumber profession quality one and I agreed. He shown up the next day and replaced it at no time. Again, I have always reliable on Noel for plumbing need and someone I can trust since I now live in Chicago so it is harder to deal with issues at my rental property. read more

Noel was great. Came out promptly and fixed the problem with my water heater and recommended some good next steps. Got straight talk and a simple fix to a relatively simple issue, but immediately felt like Noel was a straight shooter and very decent, helpful guy. Would definitely use him again, with confidence. read more

Pleasant and professional right from the start! He answered all my questions, identified what the problem was and fixed in a timely manner.

Noel took care of a clog in our bathroom. Great and professional service. I would highly recommend them.

I used Noel to rough in plumbing changes to a 1/2 bath and laundry room. We started after lunch and went on until past midnight--yes he stayed until the job was done... and he spent most of this time on his back with a mapp torch under my house. He did a nice professional job, worked cleanly, and with good humor the whole time, he even ordered pizza for both of us. His rates are quite reasonable and he is a good guy (sorry fellow) as well as a good plumber. I will definitely use him again... hopefully he will trade in his girly Makita drill for a manly Dewalt one. read more

We have slow drains in our house. We *had* slow drains in our house. Goodfellow came over and they fixed us up quickly, courteously, and awesomely. Not only that, Goodfellow really had a chance to go for the big bucks to fix a broken stopper in a pedestal sink. Instead, Noel provided advice on how I could fix it myself so I could save money. These guys are A+! Also, don't let the 510 area code fool you. They are a Peninsula-based company. read more

Great plumber! Very very courteous, and honest. Does an absolutely fabulous job, and leaves the place clean and tidy. He has replaced the garbage disposer, and the water heater. Very reasonable. Highly recommended. read more

They did a very good job when they installed a new toilet in our house. Before asking GoodFellow plumbing to do this job I contacted a different plumber, but GoodFellow Plumbing where cheaper and seemed more trustworthy. Ken (the plumber) explained to me exactly what they need to do. He gave me a best and worst case scenario estimate and after the job was done we ended up with the best case (lowest cost). I also think it is a good sign when the plumber says "I just don't like bad work". He actually even fixed some small things with our sink in the bathroom for free, because he doesn't like bad work. I would recommend them to friends anytime. read more

Thank You Noel for doing a great job on my tub faucet/handle. You were not only prompt but you also did a thorough job. Appreciate the constant communication as well. THANK YOU! read more

Noel was very professional, he also did some research to help determine the make and model of my water filtration system, which ended up being impossible. He reviewed a brand I found at Costco and determined that it was a good one, and then installed it for me. No problems since; it's been about 2 months. read more

Noel has been a good for me. He did some gas work for us in the past which he got done as promised and quoted another job but didn't have the availability in the timeframe we needed. His prices were really good and fair. read more

I found Noel on Yelp based on existing reviews. You're always skeptical when you see someone with so many positives. Can this guy be for real? I can now speak from experience and Noel and GoodFellow Plumbing is the real deal - excellent knowledge, punctuality, follow through, ease of communication via phone or email, and importantly, a genuine bedside manner with his 'customer-patients.' Although a minor plumbing job, a couple of curves surfaced that threatened a smooth fix. Being creative and resourceful, Noel immediately jumped into his truck for a trip to a local hardware store. No moaning and groaning on the way out. So, here's the bottom line. If you want professional plumbing with a great attitude, good time management, and is affordably priced, then GoodFellow Plumbing is for you. read more

Very responsive in getting estimate and scheduling. Straightforward to work with. (Installing a water pressure regulator.) Fair estimate, but charged less after job was completed. A big plus! We're happy with the results and would certainly call again. read more

Noel is as good as it gets. The reviews are true. He is my go-to plumber.

Noel continues to be our savior for plumbing-related disasters. So easy to deal with and extremely reasonable fees.

I have used GoodFellow Plumbing (Noel Diaz) for 3-4 years now. He is prompt, thorough, provides complete estimates (no surprises!) and my other family members have used his services too. His rates are very reasonable so if you're looking for a reliable plumber now and for future, you won't be disappointed with this Good Fellow! read more

Noel did a great job, and was able to fix my kitchen sink instead of replacing it. He is very knowledgable, clean and reasonably priced. I was especially impressed to meet a plumber who is so great with technology. We emailed back and forth before the appointment. I was able to send him pictures, and videos of the problem; so he had an idea of what the problem was, and the parts in mind before we even met. I am happy to now have a plumber I value in my list of contacts. I will definitely call Noel in the future, hands down. read more

First the good parts. Noel was prompt in responding to my request and promptly set up the appointment. I had a sewer backup and some miscellaneous small jobs that needed attention. At the appointed time, Ken from Bullseye Plumbing, (Noels Partner company) showed up. From the beginning, his attitude was defeatist. He gives you the impression that everything was a big problem . After a couple of half hearted attempts at snaking the line, and after I insisted he try with another rotor head, he was unsuccessful at releasing the blockage. Further diagnoses would be $780, require digging a 4ft trench and redoing the landscaping,with a possible job of about $9000 to fix the lateral. Then we looked at a broken faucet handle. This was a also a big problem. Possible cost of fixing would be $300-400. Then we looked at a low pressure flow in the shower. This was also a big problem. Would require re-piping the whole bathroom because the pipes were supposedly undersized. Now mind you, the same plumber had done 4 other bathrooms in our house and we didn't have any similar problems. Showed Ken the pipes coming out of the boiler and going into the underside of the bathroom shower, and he said that they were appropriately sized. Regardless, and illogically, his solution would have to tear up the floor and get to pipes behind the walls. Called another plumber. He worked hard at getting the lateral cleared and after 10 mins got the blockage removed using a hydrojet. Faucet handle required a new screw to fix, and shower required a new valve. To end on a good note, Ken followed up later to see if the problem was resolved. Just wish he could have been part of the solution, instead of making mountains out of molehills. read more

Need a plumber you can trust? Someone who can replace the toilet, unclog the drain(s), replace the garbage disposal, bathroom faucets, hot water heater, etc. within a reasonable amount of time and not charge outrageous prices? That would be Noel Diaz. My husband and I met Noel years ago for the "people are coming for dinner and the kitchen sink is clogged and can you come asap." Noel's great. I've recommended him to a number of my neighbors and friends. He covers both the Peninsula and East Bay. read more

We recently moved into a new home and had to replace our hot water heater. After much research, we decided to use GoodFellow Plumbing. Just as the reviews said, Noel was great. Very honest, knowledgeable and competitive pricing (the best price we found for the work we needed done). He was also extremely professional and courteous. We'd definitely use his services again and highly recommend his company. read more

I lost hot water pressure on my kitchen faucet. I called Goodfellow Plumbing after seeing the great reviews. A great experience! Efficient, friendly, clean and knowledgable. Would definitely uses them again! read more

Noel is all you can ask for in a plumber. He went above and beyond to solve a complicated problem with a bathroom drain affecting two separate condos in my building, staying late and getting the job done right. He's trustworthy, honest and competent, and easy to get along with, and he charges a fair price for honest work. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him or have him back. read more

Had a water heater leakage in May. I called several plumbers in the evening (6-7pm). Noel was the only one who responded immediately and gave me the instruction over the phone to stop the water leakage (This is really helpful! All the other plumbers either sent me to voicemail or just told me they won't be able to come over till the next morning). He also gave me a quote based on the pictures I sent him. I called a few other plumbers the next day and decided his quote was reasonable. So I chose him to install a new water heater for me. He completed the work in 2 hours and hauled away the old one without additional fee. He cleaned up everything before he left. read more

I had need for a plumber on two occasions in March of 2012 I. First, I needed someone to 'fix' an undersink job that I tried to do myself. Second, a couple of weeks later, I needed BOTH of our water heaters replaced. I found Noel (Goodfellow Plumbing)through YELP. He had thirteen 5-star reviews, so I felt comfortable hiring him. I was not disappointed. He is knowledgeable, intelligent, courteous, informed, efficient, timely, communicative, and reasonably priced. You couldn't ask for more. I will certainly call him back the next time I need a plumber, and you should too! read more