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We highly recommend Affordable Hydro Jetting. We had an obstruction very deep in our drain pipe for…read morewhich other plumbers told us that we needed to open the wall in order to resolve. However, Martin from Affordable Hydro Jetting was able to clear the obstruction from the drain opening, saving us from invasive and costly operations. He was very diligent and thorough throughout the whole process, explaining everything clearly in person and also via his completion report. We could not be more satisfied.

The short review is this: Martin is a wizard! He sucked a 2 lb. Piece of metal out of my main line…read morewith a shop vac, saving me thousands of dollars in repair costs! The details: I called Martin after a clog removal by another company went sideways (probably the topic of a no star review in the future). The first company identified where the problem was, but also caused a spill of sewage inside the house, then quoted me $5k to dig up the pipe and really fix the problem. To no one's surprise, I wasn't happy. So I called AHJ for a second opinion, and Martin answered the call. He spent a good 20 minutes on the phone, asking me detailed questions about the problem, and explaining my options (the other company did none of that). He made no guarantees, but said he thought he could solve the problem, so I asked him to have a look. He was at my house within 3 hours. The line had two objects stuck inside, causing backups. Martin worked to jet out one of the objects out, then used a camera to inspect the entire 80 ft. length of the pipe. The second object was still there, though, and it looked like digging was the only option. However, this is where the real magic happened! The second object was about 12 ft from the clean out, and it was not budging. Martin, however, thinks outside the box. He got out a large shop vac and stuffed the hose down the line. With the help of his camera he aligned the end of the hose with the obstruction and started up the vacuum. It took a while and was not easy work, but Martin eventually pulled out a 8" long, 2 lb. solid steel spring! That's no exaggeration (How that got in there I'll never know). It was Amazing! He also documented everything with his camera and thoroughly explained everything that we could see. So, I now know all about the good, and the bad, of my main sewer line, should any future problem arise. Thank you, Martin, for the exceptional service!

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Professional and quick honest service Juan fix my problem…read morevery quick In the future if I will need some help with plumbing 100% I will call Juan Thank you Juan

Horrible! Told me I have to fix my slow running faucet myself. This is a plumbing company hired to…read morefix plumbing problems. Not to consult me on taking care of my own problem. Thx for nothing.

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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?

Bay Area Sewer Inspections

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I have had the opportunity to work with this company one more time a couple of weeks ago and once…read moreagain they proof themselves to be very professional and on time. They expressed their opinion on what needed to be done and would have been done now if i wanted to but also explain some things that allowed me to save some money. I trust them very much and I will always reach out to them with any issues in the future for any of my properties. Excellent.

John and Sean helped us with a sewer lateral inspection, hydro jetting the sewer line and snaking a…read moreshower drain. I can't give higher praises to both of them, they just truly care and want to help! They could not have been more knowledgeable and friendly. They arrived on time, prepared and got the job done effectively. I enjoyed chatting with them and will highly recommend them!

Precision Rooter & Drain

(242 reviews)

Our center has been having backyard sewer issues (older pipes) and Precision Rooter & Drain have…read morebeen able to help us whenever it gets back up. The staff respond quickly, are able to explain what the issue is, and give clear plans/explanation on how help address it. There are also able to give a quote based on the service and do honor their warranty if something is needed (based on experience). I think it's a good value and like the fact that we're supporting a local business. Additionally Evelyn from customer service and Mario are very professional and take the time to listen to what is needed. Would recommend to others. Thank you Precision Rooter & Drain.

10/10 Mario came by to clear out 5 drains, and did an amazing job. Especially with our outdoor…read moredrain, great communication and very well priced! Highly recommends

Thumbs Up Rooter And Plumbing

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Very responsive, work done quickly, and everyone I spoke with was friendly and polite and did a…read moregood job explaining what was needed and why.

Sal is great! He's quick to reply, gets the work done, and is honest and fair with pricing. Most of…read moreall he is trustworthy. He's unclogged a drain, dialed in our shower faucet hot/cold mix, and fixed leaky laundry room taps. It's reassuring to have a go-to plumber whenever an issue comes up. Two thumbs up for Thumbs up Rooter and Plumbing!

Challenge Rooter

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First of all, I take responsibility for hiring these guys. Every other plumber was talking about…read moreneeding 4-6 days to repipe our home and CR said they could do it in two. I was more focused on getting water service back not realizing that with a company with Rooter in the name , the focus is on speedy repairs and not quality. I got what I paid for. 90% of what they did was good. The other 10% I paid a real licensed plumber to come in and fix. There was poor communication or no communication from the owner ( who I assume is the licensee ) and his guys who are neither journeyman nor English speakers. I asked for them to run a new water service pipe through my foundation. During the walk through Chavo said no problem, he's got the drill. I'm replacing my stucco and that location makes it easier for the demo. I got home from work and his guy Nazario went through my foundation vent because that was faster making it difficult for me with the rest. of the scope of work. It looks terrible. Just poor workmanship.. It was then that I started to realize that they are focused on fast work , not quality work. There were 4-5 poorly done things and a few that were just stupid. . They did try to make it up by doing a few extras no charge like a hose connection and a vent repair. The main cause of me wanting to repipe was a failing manifold in the shower. What did they not do? Replace the shower manifold . I had to go buy one and have them install it after they put new pipe on the faulty manifold. This was after repeat conversations about this specifically . Just because someone says yes doesn't that mean they understand you. After install, it leaked worse than before and I had to remove a wall to access, and had a real plumber fix it, They broke a tile and the leak they left ruined my baseboard and I had to replace it. Again, this is my fault for hiring them after a recommendation from a friend. Without writing an epic tale, they did a few bone headed things that I had to call their boss and make them redo. They were in a hurry. Nazario , who may or may not still work there was disrespectful to my wife and chauvinistically did not listen to her . I had to come home from work early to make them stop and do what was clearly described in the estimate. He was combative and untruthful. He and the crew demonstrated a lack of ability to problem solve or think critically. There is another review illustrating this here. This company is probably very good at emergency repairs where no thinking is involved and they replace like for like copying what was there. For real plumbing, don't go with this company. I am currently a city building inspector . I could cite the code violations, but it was mostly poor workmanship , deviation from the contracted scope or incomplete work. . They were so bad I accused of them of a few things they were innocent of. As time passed I kept finding more things they screwed up. They told me they removed the old pipe. When I went into the crawl space ,3/4 of it was left behind. Nazario said there was no garbage , but I had to crawl underneath and haul it all out, I found another stash of old pipes in the crawl space today prompting this late review. If you need real plumbing, relocation or a layout change , this company is not for you. If you need an emergency replacement or repair done fast they are probably ok,

Challenge Rooter did a fantastic trenchless sewer lateral insulation at my house. They finished in…read moreabout 6 hours, and did a great job redoing the concrete they took up. Passed all inspections same day. Also, the estimate came in under three others I got quotes from.

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TrenchFree helped me with meter upgrade. They were very responsive, helpful, and more cost…read moreeffective than others. They responded to my requests quickly and helped get the permit from the city quickly. They scheduled the upgrade and finished the work well in advance. They were very professional and courteous, and responded to my requests very quickly. I highly recommend them.

Installed a 2-way sewer cleanout. These guys are great: -…read moreThey tell you what work you do *not* need. Always a plus. - They do a complete guided tour while they are doing the work, and explain everything step-by step. It's quite interesting. - They are really fast. They did the cleanout install in under 3 hours. - They have good schedule availability; They came out within 2 working days. - They use an SMS-based scheduler that streamlines the booking and scheduling process. Very convenient. They are tech-savy. - They have top-of-the-line professional equipment. Always a plus.

MSK Plumbing

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We had a clogged sewer line. Fantastic communication and response. We got emergency help on a…read moreSunday! So grateful for the amazing job. Would definitely use them again.

Great work, worked with them for nearly 10 years. Dominic is the best, prompt and reliable and…read morehonest.

Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter

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Fast Response has come through for same day service 2x for me now. The first time I ended up…read morecancelling because the toilet unclogged. But this second time, I message them through Yelp at 1am, they responded at 7am, made an appointment at 8am. Arrival window of 10am-12pm, and Tim showed up right at 11am. It's in the name, "Rapid Response" ... super fair pricing especially for Sunday emergency service. (This was an emergency for us, 2 women one apartment bathroom) Keep these guys number saved in your phone. Truly grateful! Thank you Tim!

Had a random plumbing issue where the water heater just stopped working out of nowhere--no hot…read morewater at all, middle of the morning, perfect timing. Called them and they showed up way faster than expected. Guy knew exactly what he was doing, diagnosed it in like 10 minutes, explained it in simple terms (not the usual confusing plumber talk), and had it fixed the same visit. No upselling, no dragging it out. Everything's been working perfectly since. Clean job too, no mess left behind.

Gasca Plumbing & Rooter

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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

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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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Margaret C.

14 days ago

Ocean plumbing has worked on our house several times and each job was done quickly and was always cheaper than other contractors. Allen and I had a water heater replaced with an on demand tank- less heater. We are really glad Eddy suggested a tank- less heater. It will serve us for many years. The crew was professional, respectful of our house, and they were always smiling. It was a pleasure to work with them. read more

Raphael H.

4 months ago

New dual-flush one-piece toilet install: I had an outstanding experience with Ocean Plumbing (Sergio). They responded quickly to my call, and their rates were very competitive--lower than other competitors I contacted. The quality of their work was excellent, and they left the area clean and tidy after the job was done, including hauling away old toilet. Highly recommend!" read more

Cristobal P.

1 year ago

Eddy is a very responsible person. During the time I have known him, I have seen the quality of work he does. He is a very professional, very clean, and very safe person to work with. The truth is that, based on all the work I have seen him do, and I know he has done it very well, I have no doubt in recommending him for any plumbing job. read more

Chris C.

116

9 months ago

Eddie came out right away. He was honest and offered a fair price for a replacement. He even showed me that a replacement wasn't necessary if i didn't want to spend the money. Definitely recommend him and his team and would use him for future projects! read more

Jonisha S.

1 year ago

Eddie is great! I've been working with him for years. I love his professionalism, honesty, and expertise. As a Realtor it is great to have a reliable plumber that you can call. I highly recommend his services. read more

Don Wang

7 months ago

Need a quick fix of our sink disposer! Eddy Was Super fast in response! Helpful and professional service! Even gave me tips about trying some no-cost solutions before even coming! 5/5 stars!!! read more

Brenda C.

1 year ago

Eddie was amazing. He is very helpful and explains everything in detail. My water heater broke and he came out to fix. He did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend. read more

Carmen B.

3 months ago

Ocean Plumbing provided excellent service! They responded quickly, had great customer service, and completed quality work. Professional, reliable, and highly recommended. read more

Gloria

7 months ago

Outstanding stellar performance! They were proactive and anticipated what I needed!! Hard-working and fast! Thank you so much!!

Eduardo Jose A.

1 year ago

Use ocean plumbing to fix my sewer injection pump very happy fix it right away,his team keep my floor protect

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