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4.8

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Installed Moen emergency shuttoff. Quick replies, great customer service, straight forward pricing…read more Would recommend to anyone who wants professional work.

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Excellent and prompt service! Our old water heater started…read moreleaking. I was able to call and get a hold of Water Heaters Masters right away. Got good, fair ballpark quote over the phone from Alex, so knew what to expect. Got appmt scheduled for that afternoon with Brian (tech) to come check out our issue. As expected, he diagnosed the issue and was able to install a new water heater that same visit. Got the whole job or replacing the old water heater done within the afternoon!

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!

Hotter Water Heaters

(375 reviews)

Great to work with. Replaced a very old gas water heater with a new 50 gallon Bradford White one…read more They brought everything up to code. Permitted with no issues. Pricing seemed reasonable.

Hotter Water Heaters responded to my request for quote immediately at like 11:30 pm on Thursday,…read morewith a very reasonable quote, and was able to fit me in on Friday (even though they were going on vacation that weekend)! Hakim arrived on time with his son and they were super helpful and friendly, and answered every question I had. They pointed out the issues with the previous installation and fixed these hacks. You can tell that Hakim really knows what he's doing! The water heater replacement job was completed quickly and professionally, and they cleaned up everything afterwards. He gave me the link to register the water heater for the warranty. Everything was easy and looks great. Highly recommend!

Hilltown Plumbing

(31 reviews)

Marcial and his crew just repiped my old Oakland home and they did an excellent job. Marcial was…read morevery easy to work with. He is honest, smart, quick to respond with any questions/concerns, very hardworking and an excellent problem solver (especially when dealing with an old house with old pipes). The entire project was done in a timely matter, the job site was left very neat and I am very impressed with the quality of the work. I think his pricing is very fair. I would definitely have him come back again for any future plumbing issues.

My toilet stem valve started leaking and would not shut off. I searched Yelp for a local plumber…read moreand found Marcial of Hilltown Plumbing. He answered his phone promptly and was able to come out within a couple of hours on Christmas Eve! Marcial arrived within the time frame he estimated and was very professional. He wore shoe covers in the house and cleaned the area around the toilet when he was finished. The job was completed within 30 minutes. Excellent service!

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of The Oakland-Berkeley Area

4.2

(270 reviews)

Alex Ferguson was fantastic! Our water heater pilot light kept turning off. Alex came out to look…read moreat it and found a leak. We considered replacing the water heater a couple years ago so were prepared. Alex explained the estimates (between standard water heater and tankless), cost, installation, and how long the job would take. They could install the next day (yeh hot water!) The estimate was less than another plumber gave us TWO YEARS ago! We happily went with the tankless water heater and Alex's communication was excellent. Always polite, friendly, and respectful. He was even careful to put on booties every time he was in the house. Alex also gave me the heads up when they were going to turn off the water and the gas to the house so we'd be prepared. Next, Alex decided to test the water pressure coming into the house. It was at 100psi. Standard is anywhere from 40-80 psi and higher pressure can break down your faucets and water heater faster. We would never have known, Alex just wanted to find out for the longevity of the new water heater he was putting in. There was a little shifting in the scheduling for the water pressure regulator, however I have a flexible schedule and work from home. Overall, delighted with not only this visit, but the other jobs Mr. Rooter has done for us in the past.

Ed the plumber came to my San Mateo home. A real seasoned professional. Did the sewer camera to…read morecheck the pipe. Also checked location of pipe in slab. Free inspection. Great attitude and knowledgeable. Recommend highly.

Taz Plumbing

(243 reviews)

From start to finish, working with Gee at Taz Plumbing went very well. I reached out via yelp…read moreinitially, response came quickly and we reviewed what was needed. I knew the Pressure Regulator Valve needed to be changed and the shower stems needed to be replaced. I had 3 other estimates completed for the same job. They range from repiping the entire house, piping from the street, changing the water heater, tearing down walls, etc. Taz Plumbing was the ONLY company that did not try to sell me additional work. There was no up sale after the initial estimate either. The work that was discussed was the work that was carried out. Estimate and total cost were still lower than the other quotes. And some of those quotes did not even include the proper work to satisfy the need. 1 year warranty on the work included. The cost of experience was well worth the price paid for the time spent on the job. I 100% recommend working with Gee and Taz Plumbing.

Gee was prompt, he explained what he was doing, what it could be and worst case scenario which I…read moregreatly appreciate in layman's terms. He offered different payment options which is thoughtful. He provided a written receipt when I paid in cash. I'm going to provide an update to him on Wednesday regarding whether the work resolved the issue in the unit below. He reminded me several times to do so which I also appreciate. Some companies in the past have completely scammed me out of money because I'm a woman. Unfortunately they are on Yelp as well, take caution. This company is fantastic! I strongly recommend! I had booties for his shoes because it was raining. He had his own!

Harris Water Heaters

4.6

(346 reviews)

"Joseph was outstanding from start to finish. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time…read moreto clearly explain the issue and the best solution. He responded quickly, worked efficiently, and completed everything within the expected timeline without sacrificing quality. His expertise and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in the work he performed. If you're looking for a reliable plumber who gets the job done right, I highly recommend Joseph. A true 10 out of 10!".

Lee from Harris Water Heaters did an amazing job in San Diego, he arrived quickly, identified the…read moreproblem and solved it fast with no upselling. I'd definitely recommend him to any one in need of repair of their water heater.

Ocean Plumbing

(82 reviews)

I have worked with Eric for a long time and am super pleased that he finally has his own company…read more They have what you want. 1) Quality work 2) Fair Pricing 3) Easy to work with

Eddie and his team did a great job relocating gas pipe and installing a 90 degree angle and shutoff…read morevalve drilling through the floor at a reasonable price. I previously got a shutoff valve installed by another company but when the new gas range arrived it would not seat flush. The other company didn't bid on time but ocean plumbing gave me a quick and fair quote and got it done beautifully. Now the stove seats flush!

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4.3

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They were timely and very polite, very transparent in what my options were and flexible. They…read morelistened to what I wanted from the project and delivered a satisfactory result. I will absolutely be using them again when I plan on renovating my bathroom.

My hose bib was leaking and they came in the next day and fixed it. Fast and excellent service.read more

Gasca Plumbing & Rooter

(97 reviews)

Gasca Plumbing is where it is at! Over the past couple of months, we had a significant amount of…read moreplumbing work done -- new washer and dryer valves, a new kitchen sink faucet with under-sink water filter, two new toilets, and some water pressure issues resolved. Andy not only handled everything flawlessly and at a great price, but he also gave clear and honest recommendations along the way, such as suggesting reliable toilet and faucet brands. We will definitely be calling Gasca again for any future plumbing needs.

This is a very capable plumbing company. Reasonable rates and came to my house at the exact time…read morehe said he would. His assistant was quite capable. I will keep his phone number handy for future appointments. I recommend him highly. Frank Tripi

Oakland Rooter & Plumbing

(1.6k reviews)

I called Oakland Rooter and Plumbing after our kitchen sink completely clogged up and I was given…read moremy choice of several time slots to have someone come by. The plumber, Gerardo, arrived on time and was was very thorough in cleaning out the pipes under the sink and getting the drain flowing again - he also gave me a few tips to help keep it cleaned out. I'm very happy with his work, and the cost was quite reasonable. I highly recommend Oakland Rooter and Plumbing to anyone who needs plumbing help!

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.

Master Plumbing Solution

(125 reviews)

Wilson from Master plumbing solution was excellent! He was on time, professional and got the job…read moredone quick for a very fair price! I highly recommend them if you have plumbing needs!

I called Master Plumbing Solution for a second opinion after another company quoted me $3,850 to…read morereplace my entire water service line. Wilson came out, took one look, and figured out the big leak was actually on the city side of the meter, between the curb stop and the meter. Not my line at all. He tightened a valve on the spot and cut the leak from about 1,000 gallons a day down to a trickle, then told me to call EBMUD since it was their responsibility to fix. He didn't charge me a cent for the visit. After EBMUD swapped their valve, there was still a small leak. Wilson suggested it might just be a toilet flapper. He was right. I found a running toilet and fixed it myself in five minutes. The meter stopped. So instead of a $3,850 line replacement I didn't need, the real problem was a city valve and a toilet flapper. Honest, knowledgeable, and no upsell. These are the people I'm calling from now on.

Water Shield Leak Detection

(13 reviews)

We started getting alerts from EBMUD about a possible leak at our house, which immediately had us…read moreon edge. We had two different plumbers come out, but neither could figure out where the issue was coming from. EBMUD gave us access to monitor our water usage online, and once we started tracking it, the numbers seemed to be getting worse... definitely not what you want to see. At that point, both plumbers recommended bringing in a leak detection specialist. We were pretty stressed, thinking this could turn into a major (and expensive) problem, so we started calling around trying to find someone reputable who could come out quickly. Steve from Water Shield Leak Detection was able to come out that same afternoon, which was a huge relief. He was thorough, ran multiple tests, and took the time to explain everything in a way that actually made sense. More importantly, he was confident that we weren't dealing with a major issue like we originally feared. He gave us a few things to monitor and try on our end, and even offered to come back and do additional testing to confirm everything at no extra charge. That kind of follow-through is rare. We were incredibly grateful he could come out on such short notice and, honestly, just put our minds at ease. Highly recommend if you're dealing with anything similar.

After performing their leak detection at our house, we were informed we needed to replace our main…read morewater line for $7k. We decided to get a second opinion and found a plumber who found the leak from just hearing a hissing from the toilet and replaced a part for a few hundred bucks. Had we had gone with Water Shield, not only would we have wasted $7k, they wouldn't have even fixed the leak. We still had to waste $400 for their initial inspection , but lesson learned, always get several quotes.

American Leak Detection of the East Bay

3.1

(135 reviews)

Technition - Dan Cook , very profestional, informative with fix solution recomendations , and…read morereasonable cost. Thank you, BelAire Enterprises Office staff comunication as good too

The office staff and the technician are very professional but they reported that there was no leak…read moreand charged $545 to check the meter and pressure test the water lines. Based on my high water bill, I knew there had to be a leak. I hired a gardener to check the irrigation and he immediately found a broken pipe under the lawn that was gushing water! I paid him $250 to identify the leak AND fix it. ALD's charge was just to identify the leak and would have been more to fix it, if they'd found it. I think ALD should have found the leak and when they didn't and someone else did, they should have refunded my money as they didn't provide the service I paid for - leak detection! I even sent them pictures of the leak but they said their service would not have identified this type of leak. Disappointing.

Pelican Plumbers

(248 reviews)

My go-to plumbers in Berkeley. I've been relying on Pelican Plumbers for the past four years…read more Raul, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable and fair when it comes to estimates for both my house and office. Prices are not the same as they used to be, but I guess is the same across all other companies these days. The staff I've met so far Ozzie and Erik, are professional, always on time, and detail-oriented, also cleaning to perfection as they finish, which I truly appreciate. I confidently recommend it.

Update that I had some additional work done by a plumber hired by my contractor for a kitchen…read morerenovation. He discovered that Pelican actually did not fix their mistake (connected and labeled pipes wrong). They only switched the taps at the washer dryer. When I called to ask about this (initially just for clarification), a person who identified himself as the owner proceeded to yell at me and was extremely aggressive. This is pretty consistent with his tone in responding to negative reviews on Yelp and according to negative reviews. So basically they do not stand by their work.

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Hao L.

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2

1

3 years ago

I highly recommend New Era for any plumbing needs. They were incredibly responsive, arriving on time for both the initial estimate and the repair. They worked quickly and efficiently, completing the job in a timely manner. Their work was of the highest quality, and they took the time to explain the problem and the solution in detail. They were also very respectful of my home, leaving no mess behind. Overall, I was very impressed with New Era's professionalism, expertise, and customer service. I would not hesitate to call them again for any future plumbing needs. Five stars out of five! read more

Jaime O.

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2

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5 years ago

It's the first time I hire New Era Rooter & Plumbing, they came highly recommended but since they were not on yelp at the time and couldn't find any reviews online I was hesitant, but in the end, I decided to give it a try since their quote came very reasonable. During the whole process, Eduardo was very responsive and attentive and the work they did on fixing my bathroom sink faucet was great. The crew left the area very clean. I'm so happy I didn't change my mind. I highly recommend them. read more

Deborah C.

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2

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3 years ago

Eduardo and his team at New Era Rooter & Plumbing were terrific! They were professional, responsive, efficient, fair, and passionate about their work. They got the water line between our meter and our house replaced within 48 hours of contact. They were friendly and eager to address our concerns or any potential issues with confidence, skill, and an open mind. They cleaned up our property and got the job done in one day of hard work. I highly recommend them! read more

Natalie F.

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2

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3 years ago

The water would not shut off in our shower. Turned off the water to the house and logged onto Angi. Requested quotes and within minutes found New Era. They arrived at our home when he said he would be there. Very polite and professional. Replaced shower head and faucet. Cleaned up the work area and he disposed of all the trash. All done I about four hours. read more

Magdalena Z.

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2

0

4 years ago

Our bathtub had been clogged for 1 week and a half. After many attempts to fix it our selfs we had no luck. Thankfully we found this company which in less than 10 minutes was able to fix our clogged bathtub. Awesome service, reliable and very quick. Eduardo was very respectful and friendly. Thank you again for your service! read more

Kimberly I.

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1

0

2 years ago

Fantastic service. Eduardo was very accommodating and offered affordable pricing. I got two Faucets replaced and new plumbing underneath. I also got a new garbage disposal. They stayed until the job was all done and acceptable. Carlos did the work and was very thorough. I highly recommend this team! read more

Tony B.

Elite 26

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575

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1 year ago

I had a great experience with New Era Plumbing. They arrived quickly and were polite and professional. They successfully fixed our plumbing issue in a timely manner and were very helpful. I also appreciate that they left the work area completely clean when they were done. Thanks again! read more

Adarshdeep K.

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4

2

2 years ago

The service was very quick and I got the issue resolved in 30-45 mins after calling them . Price was very reasonable and service was fast and the person was professional. He explained everything before starting the service I highly recommend this service read more

Macheng S.

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1

4 years ago

Nice and quick work done, really professional service, highly recommended. Ordered the technician yesterday, and just arrived this morning, very efficient. read more

Roehl D.

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3

2

2 years ago

Eduardo is a very good man. He gives a fair assessment and price. He got my water heater replaced in no time with a quality job. I highly recommend him. read more

Jennie O.

5

43

5

4 years ago

super professional, quick, reasonable pricing and they cleaned up before they left. Highly recommend!

Deborah M.

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1

0

3 years ago

Excellent service . I was completely satisfied with the service I received. Eduardo was great!

Shiva T.

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3

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2 years ago

I was impressed with the ease of working with Arturo. Will definitely work him again.

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