You won't find a better plumber than KC Montgomery. He has been our go to plumber for years now after many failed plumbers. He is a godsend. Honest, smart, knows what he's doing and does it the right way for the long term so it is done right the first time. He is a gem and you will be so satisfied that you will kick yourself for not finding him sooner. He has done everything I've ever needed for two of my homes and one of my homes has VERY OLD plumbing. He always goes beyond my expectations and charges a fair price and gets things done efficiently. My whole family appreciates KC. He is like family now! read more

I had a leaking pipe in my garage that started on Sunday. Called 2 plumbers and didnt have much luck. I went to Yelp and started reading reviews and decided to give Monty's a call at 8am Monday morning. Monty showed up at my place, diagnosed the problem and was doin work by 9:30am. The price he quoted me was super reasonable. Luckily the leak was no where near as bad as I thought it might be and it was fixed in under an hour. He was easy to chat with and answered all my questions. Can't write enough good things about my experience. He's got my recommendation 100%. Thanks Monty. read more

Monty was awesome. He is an excellent communicator to let me know the status of arrival and what was going on in toilet. I found him punctual, knowledgeable and fairly priced. I highly recommend his company. read more

Thanksgiving night, a pipe ruptured in our finished basement and I had 2" of water in a one room where it started and water puddling in the adjacent rooms. I got the water shut off and after pushing a lot of the water out the door I tried to contact a couple of well known plumbing companies but no one was on duty and the answering services didn't know whether their clients would even be in to work the on day after thanksgiving. After seeing good reviews, I called Monty's Plumbing to hopefully get someone scheduled for Friday morning since we had to shut off water/toilets/etc. Not a good evening. KC Montgomery, THE OWNER, ANSWERED HIS PHONE ON THANKSGIVING DAY and agreed to come out Friday morning, even though his wife had their first child a couple hours prior to my call. He came, he saw, he fixed and at a very reasonable price. Great skilled and well trained plumber who is also a nice guy. He's my man for any plumbing needs going forward. read more

Nice, but not interested in multi-unit business. Monty seemed nice and I was excited to use him to install a toilet for me. After we worked out a time for him to come do the work, he declined the job because he was only interested in working in single family homes. Since I have a condo in a larger complex, he just didn't want to deal with the liabilities associated. I can understand that, just a bit frustrated that I'm back to the drawing board. read more

I was leaving for work a couple of days ago and entered our garage to find a mini version of the Bellagio's water show gushing over our water heater. KC was referred to us by our go-to handyman, Chad. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting KC in person, but my husband was very pleased with the services rendered. Apparently, even though KC was pretty booked for the day, he was kind enough to swing by quickly after a job to take a look. It was a simple replacement of the pipe leading to our water heater, and he was able to repair with parts. Hubster said KC was very kind and a pleasure to work with. Price was also reasonable for an emergency service. I was just happy to come back to a resolved disaster. Happy wife rule successfully met. Per my husband, KC's service and work = 5 stars. I am hoping we won't have any plumbing issues in the near future, but he's now on our list of "professionals who wear capes". We will be referring him for plumbing needs and thank him for his excellent service! read more

I needed a complicated water filtration system replaced. Figure I could do it myself with the help of a YouTube video. Well, all I can say is that it wasn't as easy as I first thought. These guys made it look easy though. read more

KC upgraded all plumbing and gas lines in my 1914 Craftsmen and the lines coming into the house from outside many of the lines were in hard to reach places He also installed new sinks an faucets in my kitchen and bathrooms Very profeshional Excellent quality work done He has my highest recommendation read more

We heard about KC/Monty's Plumbing from referrals from multiple friends who just had some work done by KC and they were both extremely happy with his work and professionalism. We had just found out we had a slab leak in the hot water pipe leading to the kitchen in a downstairs closet, and since it was a weekend we really wanted to find and at least get a temporary fix as quickly as possible. Unfortunately KC was out of town but he still answered his phone and gave recommendations to us for leak detection and "cleanup" companies of which were fantastic When it came to getting the actually leak fixed and re-routed we initially were going to go with the company that we had do the leak detection for more that they were familiar with it and we wanted to get this fixed as soon as possible (still in freak out mode!) We decided to slow down and get another couple of bids. What really impressed us with KC was he gave his frank assessment of where we should do the re-route and why (which differed a bit from previous companies) but because we had some strange nook and crannies with our walls etc. he wanted to bring in another pair of "eyes" to assess what he was seeing and if it would be the most direct and best course course of action. He brought in Dave, and they conferred and came up with a plan that would end up being easy, direct and would save us a ton of repair work in the future. Besides being very pleasant to talk to and professional his pricing was very competitive so we decided to go with Monty's Plumbing. Because of the fact it was still a re-route, he wanted to get his whole crew involved so they could get the job done as quickly as possible for us because it was during one of the scorcher of days we had here in San Diego County. Their "attack" plan worked without a hitch and were able to get it done within a half a day vs the whole day which was planned. The quoted price stayed the same, they cleaned up after themselves and we are very pleased to be able to run the dishwasher again. Thanks guys! read more

Zero stars. I called several times and left two voicemails, on both the main number and the additional scheduling number that is on their voicemail message. No response. Having just bought a house, I would have given them a lot of business over several projects and repairs. Their loss. read more

It's times like these when I love Yelp. We woke up one morning to cold-water showers. After a little investigating, found that our ancient tankless water-heater was no longer working. A quick yelp scan found Monty's, and I gave them a ring. KC called me back quickly, and was on-sight to check the problem out the very next day. Now, let me be clear, KC had just returned from vacation and was hammered with calls and requests from existing customers, and I was some 'new guy' he had never done business with. Yet, he prioritized my call because "No one likes cold showers". He came up with a solution that was quick, efficient, and well priced. Talk about full service; KC, even helped me deal with my 'Home Warranty' insurance company, by calling them and explaining the problem, and his rec commendation. I should also note, that initially the same insurance company sent me some other bozo plumber, that wanted to charge a thousand dollars more than KC. The install is clean, efficient, and well done. This is a guy that likes it 'done right', and wants his customers to be completely satisfied, and makes the effort to do just that. In fact, a week later I received an email from KC, following up to make sure everything is working well (it is!) I just found my new 'go-to' plumber. p.s. Checkout his websight, he does some cool stuff with rain-water harvesting, and grey-water recycling! read more

KC is awesome! He has come to our rescue with clogged sinks, and majorly backed up Bathtubs a few times. He was friendly, nice and always makes sure I am in the know of what he was doing. We have a back unit where he has helped us out from time to and is always easy to get in contact with. We have a dog, and he always remembers her name and always takes time to give her some attention. Well, if you want good, honest service, look no further! read more

I found KC Montgomery to be the most reliable, honest and dear I say... compassionate plumber I've ever met. He took care of a few plumbing issues for me and each time he found the least expensive, easiest fix and was so nice about it. As a single woman it is sometimes challenging to find someone who will give you the honest scoop without trying to take advantage of your inexperience. I was told I needed extensive shower remodeling and KC came in and fixed the problem for a few dollars... literally. I am so confident about recommending him to my dearest friends and will use him for all my future plumbing needs. read more

My wife and I have used KC twice (so far). First for a clogged disposal that had to be snaked, then also to change out our kitchen sink/hardware. He is really knowledgeable, professional, and an all around great guy. He got the job done quickly and with no mess. I referred him to my own parents. I hope that I don't need a plumber for a long time, but if I do, i will definitely use KC at Monty's again. read more

I first met KC of Monty's Plumbing back in January 2008. I was having a birthday dinner party and my kitchen sink was clogged so I called a plumber to clear the line that evening. No luck, the plumber was unable to clear the line and I was charged anyway for the site visit! A friend that had come over that evening recommended KC of Monty's plumbing so I called. The next day KC came over and cleared the line out in 5 minutes. I was so happy with KC's work, pricing and business etiquette I had him come over the following week to perform some upgrade work in my kitchen. To this day I still use and recommend KC of Monty's Plumbing. Also, I recommend KC to anyone in San Diego searching for "Sustainable Solutions", see Monty's website. I have practiced Landscape Architecture in San Diego for about 12 years and KC has been installing rain water harvesting systems and grey water reuse systems years before most Designers and Architects were even thinking about these concepts here in San Diego! I HIGHLY recommend KC and Monty's Plumbing! read more

As a first time home buyer imagine my horror when I woke up to a shower that wasn't draining and a toilet that was flooding from the base three months after we moved in. Called our home warranty company and they send out a guy who claims that what we need to do cannot be done within our coverage (and if you yelp this company you will see terrible reviews for this fact). I turn to Yelp, call a few plumbers and immediately got the feeling that KC knew what he was talking about and could be trusted. I also really appreciated that when you call Monty's you talk to KC who can talk about your problem over the phone, with a lot of these larger companies you are left to talk to a receptionist and not an actual plumber which means you can't really get a good estimate for a larger issue. KC was able to show up the next morning and he was able to unclog our main drain from the clean out the other plumber said wasn't going to be a good option and he was really good at meeting his approximate estimate. My husband really liked him too. Unfortunately for us, this is probably the first of many plumbing issues we will have while we own this home and I am so glad that we found a plumber that I wouldn't hesitate to call at the first sign of another issue. read more

My wife and I just purchased an older home in Del Cerro, and like many older homes, it has issues. The roof needs fixing, the electrical needs fixing, etc. So, when the hot water in the master bathroom shower leaked out to a trickle, we knew something was up. We called our home warranty company, and they sent out a plumber to look at it. He determined that we needed new pipes, and was going to charge us $8,400 to do it (giving us a "summer discount" since he was going to charge us $13,000). Well, before we were going to do anything, we were going to be damn well sure that we needed new pipes, so we called KC with Monty's Plumbing. He came out, was courteous, played with my dog, and checked our pipes. Turns out, our pipes were fine, and he fixed our water pressure issue in an hour. His charge? $70. SEVENTY DOLLARS. Now, KC knew that what the previous bid was, and he could have charged a lot more than $70 and we would have paid it. Instead, he was totally honest. I can't recommend him enough. read more

Unbelievably good. Excellent coordination, service, expertise, quality and reliability at a very reasonable price. Dealt with Dover for years until they changed ownership and everything went down hill. KC called to say he could come early and fixed 3 projects in a flash. Use Monty's, you'll be glad you did! read more

I live in OB and was looking for a good, honest plumber. I looked on yelp, and read reviews. Monty's plumbing has near universal strong approval from his customers. I found KC to be an extremely affable, honest, professional and capable plumber, so it makes sense that his customers love him. He's super quick and has a remarkable ability to think outside the box (no not everything needs to be ripped out and replaced at huge $$). Plumbers that actually try to save their customers money are extremely rare and should be coveted. In short: I cannot recommend him highly enough. ps. you will read one negative review-- who I think is probably another plumber who can't compete against Monty's or a crazy customer. Rude and a waste of time? Couldn't be further from the truth..... read more

Since going Solar I wanted to find more ways to slash my monthly bills while embracing cutting edge technology. That is with a Condensing Tankless Water Heater. I had a feeling I would be able to source a tank myself and hire someone local to install it, someone with a great reputation. I called around to some of the bigger installers and their prices were way out of line, or they wouldn't quote me for pure labor, only trying to sell me a tank as well. I ended up calling Monty's plumbing and got a call back from KC. He wanted to check out my house first to get a look at what would need to be done and give me an accurate quote. It was with his advice that I decide on an outdoor vs an indoor unit as well. His quote was half or better of other quotes I received. KC, Dave, and their other partner, Mac-Daddy, came and got the install done in less than 3 hours and the pipe-work for both water and gas is quite exquisite. I will be calling them back for any other normal plumbing needs as well. read more

Opened my cabinet under my sink... And noticed my garbage disposal busted! Thank God for a bucket or I would have had a bigger problem on my hands. Anywho.. Looked up a plumber in Yelp.. And Monty's got my attention for all their 5-star reviews plus they were close to me! The owner, KC followed up at my place earliest he could. Super friendly, honest and quickly got the job done (along w Kevin) I'll definitely be using their services in the future! Thank you again!!! read more

I am really impressed with Monty's Plumbing. I have had him out on 3 separate problems All were fixed and now work well. read more

Monty's KC came out today and within the hour took out our broken faucet, replaced it with the new one I had previously purchased, cleaned up under the sink. Pricing was very reasonable. And they even came back after I remembered and told him our toilet hasn't been flushing right recently. He tried his best to fix the flushing problem and recommended we replace. He spent maybe 10-15 minutes extra to try and fix the toilet. Very nice and easy to work with. Very happy with the work. Very honest. Just awesome! read more

AMAZING. Monty is an incredibly skilled professional. Hire him. I did, and I will again.

Monty's Plumbing came out and replaced seven thirty-year-old plumbing lines and valves to sinks and a toilet. I called, and they responded and did the job the same day. Reasonable pricing. Very professional. I'll call them again if I need plumbing work. read more

Monty is not only formally trained, he is a great guy. Thank you Monty, saw your video on the Ford Transit and was so glad to see you doing Alternate water systems. You set a good example of what a plumber ought to be. Greg Chick, Remember me? read more

Called Montys on a Yelp whim and they were awesome! Busted pipe under the house and they fixed it asap with no up selling. They did honest and thorough work in a decent amount of time. They were even considerate of my napping toddler! We will definitely have them book marked for any future plumbing needs! Thanks guys! read more

Summary: Good price, good service, very professional, will be using them if I ever need a plumber again. Details: I called Monty's Plumbing and left a messsage on a Sunday afternoon. A couple hours later, I get a call from KC, looking to come by and give an estimate. He was there the next day, and he and his team were very professional, and more than competent. I was very confident that they would do the job right, and not try to rip me off. When they came out to fix the problem, my confidence was rewarded. The job was finished quickly and correctly. I would highly recommend calling them to at least get a quote, and you can't go wrong hiring them to do the job. read more

I couldn't be happier. I called Monday afternoon and we made an appointment for Tuesday morning. He showed up a few minutes early, came in masked, and correctly diagnosed the problem as soon as I explained what was going on. It took him less than 10 minutes and the price was more than fair. read more

KC is the BEST, hands-down. He fixed problems in my WWII-era house that were unfixable to other plumbers. Plus, he managed to repair existing issues in place without costly demolition and other "recommended" repairs which I had been quoted. Look, it's plumbing, not a new Mercedes. He's also jolly and cheerful and brimming with integrity. 'Reading this review looking for a top plumber? Don't waste your precious time looking any further. You just found the guy you want. read more

Arrived on time, had parts to fix the bathroom sink stopper and completed the job promptly. Gave input on two other issues. Price was as quoted over phone. read more

I've been using Monty's Plumbing for years. He is great at what he does and so honest. I asked him to give me a second opinion on another plumber's recommendation to replace a shower faucet (which would have cost me hundreds of dollars) and he fixed the faucet in five minutes with a screwdriver. He's the best!!! read more

Had to get a kitchen faucet set replaced and it turned out that my top of my kitchen cabinets were too thick for the Kohler fixture I bought to go all the way through. Kevin pointed out the problem, and went ahead and sawed around the cabinet holes enough to get the new fixtures in place (this was a tough job). Looks and works great now. He also fixed a problem that I hadn't expected to fix -- my Takagi tankless water heater wouldn't stay on with my new shower (flow rate too low). It took him all of 5 minutes to fix, and I've been working around that problem for 3 years by running hot water in my sink while I took my showers. read more

I had to write about a great experience with Monty's Plumbing. I had flushed a plastic bottle down our toilet. KC actually gave me suggestions on how to fix the problem myself before I spending money on having him come out. His suggestions worked and I thought it was very impressive and honest of him to offer help free of charge. Shows his integrity, so I will of course recommend him to all my friends -- and he'll be the first person I call should I need any plumbing help! Thanks, KC! read more

KC was quick to respond to the message that I left on his machine and even quicker to get here to fix our problem. We had sewage coming out of our bath tub when we would flush our toilet. He quickly diagnosed the problem and had it fixed within the hour. He even honored a coupon for OB locals that I didn't know existed. All in all he runs a great business and if we ever need another plumber he will be the first we call. I couldn't give him a higher recommendation. read more

I have to take a sec to give KC props, he did a great job installing new sink & shower faucets, and troubleshooting a leaky toilet. My mom really trusted him and she's a tough customer. Thanks KC, if you ever need to use us as a reference don't hesitate! Vanessa read more

Called and had a plumber at my house bright and early the next morning. He was friendly and did more than I expected him to do. Great and clean job but most importantly, fixed our shower that previous plumbers couldn't figure out what the problem was. Highly recommend! read more

If you're looking to support a great local OB business, KC is your man. Friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly doesn't over charge you. His rates were some of the lowest I found. He was able to come to the rescue within hours of my calling him. read more

You just can't get any better service than Monty's Plumbing. Honest, fast, reliable service is what you get along with a smile. I recently had a gas line rerouted in the rental house we have and it was done quickly and expertly. We will next be having them add a new heater to the house. They have a lot of skills between them. You can't go wrong with this company. read more

I know it's cliche to say, but I'd give zero stars if I could. BLUF: I hired this company to clear a drain, and by ignoring what I told them they broke my plumbing, ran water into my walls, and I had to replace the entire plumbing run. Now for the full story... I called this company to clear a slow draining sink. Now I'm a landlord and have done fairly extensive work on this building. By the time I called I had already tried snaking it myself, but that hadn't gotten me anywhere. I should have known from the start not to use this company because when I'm explaining all this the person on the other end (who I assumed was the owner) they were pretty dismissive of what I had done or the questions I was asking. He said it needed to be snaked and when I told him I had tried this he said: "We'll I have a more expensive snake so I doubt it compares to what you used." Anyway in the end I agree but I tell him that to do the snake job he needs to start from the sink, and not to use the clean-out on the outside of the house (because I know it's rusted shut and trying to force it open will break the old cast iron pipe). So the next day he sends one of his guys to snake the drain and I leave my primary job to meet him and let him in the tenant's place. In showing him where to work I also showed him the outside clean-out and tell him: "Whatever you do don't mess with this". Then I leave as the tenant is then home and I get a call later telling me that the snake didn't work (not that I was surprised given that I had already tried this). So the owner and I talk more and he tells me it needs a hydro-cleaning. I'm skeptical but at this point the slow draining sink has turned to a non-draining sink and I want to get this fixed for the tenant. Unfortunately I can't be there to meet them for this next step but the tenant is there to let them in to do the work. Anyway I get a frantic call from my wife later who came across them working on the outside of the building, trying to open the clean-out I had told everyone to stay clear of with water now coming out of the walls. They had broken the old cast iron pipe and in so doing forced me into a full replacement. The worst part is they refused to take responsibility for it and blamed it on my pipes ("They're old pipes it not our fault they broke... They clearly need to be replaced.") ....Well now that you broke them you're absolutely right. Needless to say I didn't use them to replace the plumbing. Anyway use these guys at your own risk. read more