5 stars is not enough. I wish a large constellation were available as that's how many stars Dave Schmidt and Josh should get! I was in a panic when it was discovered that I had a leak....somewhere on 5 acres. It was an urgent matter as our house was on the market and I was sure that 1) I couldn't find anyone to find the leak, and 2) that even if I found someone, it would take weeks to get them out. Renew Plumbing to the rescue!! Dave came out that morning and walked the property to try to determine where the water lines were, which was no small feat as the house had been built in 1970. He then hooked up his extremely expensive equipment to run gases (I think nitrogen and helium) into the lines and then used a special gas detector to find the source of the leak since helium is lighter than air and floats up. All signs pointed to the leak being under the asphalt driveway and Dave was very confident of the specific spot. We had a concrete cutting company come out and cut the spot while the emergency location services came out to mark electrical, phone, etc. Dave said he didn't have time to dig, but if I could find the pipe, he would be back later on. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. We dug exactly where he said we should find the leak and 30" down, there it was! Wow was I relieved when I saw Josh pull up 3 hours later. He's a strong guy and was able to dig around the pipe and deal with some of the roots. 30 minutes after that, Dave shows up. I wanted to hug them both...and I did. They were incredible. Beyond impressed with their dedication to helping a customer is an understatement. They fixed the leak and were there until 6pm to make sure all was okay. In this day and age to find folks so good at their craft and focused on customer satisfaction is rare, but if you need a plumber, especially if you have a mystery leak....Renew Plumbing is who you call. Hands down the best! read more

Dave at Renew Plumbing definitely provides the WOW! factor. His clients must be awesome as well. We came back to our house to discover a broken pipe under the house and another break at the shut off valve coming into the house. Not a happy situation at 3pm on a Friday. Got hold of Dave (this was our first experience with Renew) who was immediately sympathetic to our emergency issue. He said he would contact his next customer who had a non-emergency issue to see if she mind a reschedule. Five minutes later he called back--he would be at our place in 30 minutes! He assessed the problems quickly and accurately. He clearly knew what he was doing and did his work professionally - no mess. His van was well stocked. At he site of the valve problem, Dave replaced a previous repair done with a Shark connection with a soldered copper connection. This was not easy as the the pipe must be dry and that takes time. He was evident that he does things the right way even when that means the harder way. We are obviously very happy with the service Dave rendered and would call him again with any plumbing issue, but there is more to this guy than a technically excellent plumber. He actually considers the ramifications of your home's entire plumbing layout and potential needs and issues. Dave gave us more useful information about how to prevent future problems than we've been given by all other plumbers combined in the past 25 years. It was like having a top notch plumbing consultant give you a primer on what to do and not to do when trying to maintain your pipes in this difficult Central Oregon winter climate. We felt that his fees were fair, his plumbing knowledge superior and his skills were top of the line. If Yelp had a 6 star rating Dave would get it from me. I should add that I have never before been moved to write a review for any business. read more

My 14yo gas water heater was leaking slowly from the overflow valve and while I probably could've replaced the valve, the age of the appliance told me it was time to go ahead and get it replaced. I wanted tankless, but after researching I wasn't so sure. After finding Renew online and seeing the great reviews, I gave David a call. He got all the specifics of my situation and agreed - a standard, newer, and more efficient tank heater would be the better choice for my 1965 ranch home. On the day of install, even though he wan't technically late, he left a message saying he was running a little behind - always a smart move and much appreciated. He made short work of the replacement and even re-routed my cold water intake so it was cleaner and the valve was easier to access. He also updated the gas line right at the tank to bring it up to code and also provide an easily accessible shutoff valve. The vent was also updated - all within the quoted price. I could have installed a new heater myself and maybe even found someone a little cheaper, but for the convenience, extra warranty, and attention to detail that David provided I feel I definitely got my money's worth at this point. read more

I developed a leak under my kitchen sink and was searching online for a reputable plumber. Dave Schmidt at Renew Plumbing was the first and only plumber that I called based on the stellar reviews for Renew. I called Dave and he immediately took my call. He patiently listened as I described my problem, and told me he'd get me added to their schedule ASAP. Josh Peck from Renew showed up promptly as scheduled, and was cheerful, friendly, thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. The kitchen faucet had also developed a problem with not shutting off properly, so Josh offered some suggestions on replacement faucets and associated costs. He was able to come back and replace the kitchen sink within 48 hours. I really appreciated Josh going the extra mile with getting the faucet replaced so fast, and patiently answering all of my questions. I can't say enough good things about Dave and Josh. You don't often come across people these days with the kind of honest and strong work ethic they exhibit. Thank you both for the exceptional service! Kim Redmond, OR read more

Simply put, Dave was awesome. This was genuine, straightforward, honest and expert service like you just don't see anymore. We were in a bind. Another plumber had left us hanging the day before. A three day weekend was looking like it would be full of stress. On a Sunday, when typically no one is available and if they are they double their price, Dave drove out to the rescue. He offered the same reasonable price quote he had given us the day before when we had been shopping around for a plumber . We live pretty far out of town. From the moment we were off the phone he was at our door in 30 minutes. The dog even loved him. He worked hard to tackle our problem. Even when the problem threw him a curveball, he didn't miss a beat. Expert. He was done in no time. He left us with working pipes, and a clean area. As good as it gets. We will definitely be calling him again if any other issues arise. This is the kind of peace of mind we all hope for when we are in a bind. If anyone asks me or my wife, Dave is the man for your job. Thank you Dave. read more

I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Dave and Josh from Renew Plumbing Services today, and will be actively recommending this company to anyone in need of plumbing work. They were exceptionally skilled, easy to get in touch with and schedule, prompt, careful, and meticulous in their work. And such friendly guys too! They were well equipped, efficient, and come with vast plumbing and local knowledge from 30+ years serving this community. We had a couple of tricky little situations arise in a home we recently purchased, and they breezed through the repairs with thorough recommendations and advice for the future. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them at the highest level, and will only look to them for plumbing work in the future. We are very, very grateful for the work they did for us this morning, at a very reasonable rate as well. Thank you Dave and Josh! - Reihers, Sagewood. read more

I am a realtor / Principal Broker at Cascade Sotheby's in Central Oregon and work with numerous clients who require plumbing services at one point or another. Recently one of my seller's in Bend had an inspection that identified a small crack under the master shower drain pipe. We were under a short time period to repair the issue for the buyer's and David worked his schedule to accommodate our repair in the required time frame (he actually completed the work early). He was early to each appt and kept us informed by cell phone as to each step of the process and when his next point of action would take place and completed the repair to my clients satisfaction. The process was seamless - estimate and final billing was right on the mark. With real estate contracts and timetables depending on execution - David was integral to our successful closing. I would recommend David full heartedly to my current and future clients. read more

My water heater stopped working one morning. Several calls to plumbers I worked with before in the area resulted in busy schedules with a wait time of 1-1/2 to 2 days. I called Renew and Dave had a full schedule but was in my area and would drop by to have a look. While I waited, he contacted the water heater manufacturer about the problem and if the part was still under warranty. When he arrived he verified the part was truly defective, had a replacement part, proceeded to replace the part and completely clean my water heater internally and externally. I was expecting him to look, schedule a visit and leave. As you can see I was very pleased with the result of having a functioning and inspected water heater. I will definitely use Renew again for any plumbing issues. read more

So, David is amazing! I have used so many plumbers in my life and he just runs circles around them. I had a leak and even though he was booked for the entire day, he still found time to squeeze me in, so my tile floor and drywall ceiling underneath did not continue to get ruined. My daughter has major health issues and the thought of keeping my water off all day wasn't going to work. DAVE TO THE RESCUE! We have used him numerous times and he is always kind, courteous, funny, helpful and just honest and true to his profession. I cannot say enough things about him. When he comes into our home, he feels like family. You don't see that often. KUDO'S DAVE!!!! You ROCK! Thank you again for all your help. Kayla & Steve Jeffrey and family read more

Dave is the first plumber I've called since living in Bend and the only one I will call in the future! I called him on a Monday fed up with my kitchen sink that wouldn't drain correctly and within an hour he was at my house assuring me that he would fix the problem. It ended up being a pretty severe clog which required him to go under my house and ultimately he tracked it back to my bathroom. After fixing that problem he also let me know that the pipe under the sink was straight and in order to have the water flow best it should be at an angle so he proceeded to cut the pipe and reattach it at an angle for no extra charge. He also called me first thing the next morning to make sure everything was still working fine. Great experience! read more

We were installing a new gas oven in our home. However, the placement of the existing gas line prevented the oven from fitting in our kitchen. Dave answered his phone on Saturday July 5th (none of the other plumbers I called did) and came out right away on Monday. He was very professional, courteous and friendly on the phone and came right when he said he was. He also took the time to problem solve the situation and explained what was going on and my options very clearly. Since dealing with gas, I appreciated his concern for safety and thoroughness as well as he checked his work twice for leaks. As a bonus, he helped me place my oven in correctly and it now looks and works great. Thanks Dave! read more

My wife and I own a rental house in Bend and live in Portland. Our tenant called to report that he found a wet spot on our finished garage ceiling, located below the master bathroom. We searched Yelp and found good reviews for Renew Plumbing. Our tenant called Dave and he responded quickly. Dave gave a rough estimate over the phone but charged less because he only needed to cut a hole in the sheetrock and tighten a shower drain. No parts were required. He then gave the tenant simple directions to patch the sheetrock. We were exceptionally pleased with his prompt repair and honesty. I will definitely keep Dave's number on file and recommend him highly to others with plumbing needs. read more

I found out that I needed another plumber to come in and fix something in my bathroom that was left a mess from the last contractor, so I called Dave and he showed up within hours on the same day! He explained everything very clearly, worked out the problem (old house and old plumbing) and made it better than new. The pedestal sink install was perfect and so was the toilet. It was all completed within a matter of hours and I could use it the same day. He was professional, careful and cleaned up everything at the end. I would definitely recommend Renew Plumbing to everyone, especially if you have an older house. Dave has the experience and patience for just about any job. read more

This review is long over due for the job Dave did for me. I called Dave to look at a kitchen faucet that had been broken for sometime. I was convinced it needed to be replaced but when Dave arrived he looked at the existing faucet and discussed the option of fixing it. I felt he was being really honest and wasn't trying to persuade my decision one way or the other. After discussing options we decided to replace the old one. He got right to work and swapped out the unit quickly and correctly. I have confidence in Dave and his company and would call him again for my plumbing needs or recommend him to anyone. Great guy, great service, and great value. Welcome back Dave! read more

When I had a plumbing issue I called several long time plumbing companies in Bend whom I have used in the past. One company said they could respond in a week and a half and the company said it would 5 days to get someone to respond to my issue. In both cases I talked with a secretary/ scheduler who knew nothing about plumbing. I decided to call Renew based upon the Yelp reviews published here. I got Dave immediately and he began to give me advice to help me solve the problem myself. When his initial solutions didn't work , he came out the next day and resolved the issue. I could not have received better and more satisfactory service. read more

We have had a smell under our kitchen sink for a while- we tried all the online DIY remedies and it continued to get worse. We finally called Dave at Renew Plumbing and he came out right away. He knew right away the issue was a broken pipe and when he went into our crawl space he confirmed it. The kitchen sink had been draining into our crawl space. He immediately repaired the pipe and referred us to another company to clean out the crawl space. Dave was honest, explained everything so we could understand, and fixed it the problem quickly and affordable. We are so grateful to have found his business. read more

i called renew plumbing last winter to come out and replace my water heater because it no longer was working. this was during the everything is freezing period. Dave was really busy but still came out. the night before it had gotten above freezing and i guess that was warm enough for my water heater to start working again. i was totally unaware of this but Dave pointed it out and said i should put a space heater near the water heater whenever it got down to single digits. a perfect example of a honest and trustworthy tradesman when someone else might have taken advantage of my stupidity. read more

Our outdoor faucet would not shut off - definite problem when the temperatures in Sunriver are below freezing! We must have called 5 handymen & plumbers between the late afternoon of New Year's Eve and the morning of New Year's Day. Most were not available, didn't take care of emergencies (which was our case), or unresponsive. Dave responded to our message within 30 minutes and fixed the problem that day. We also discussed preparing for future issues of which we will address this springtime. Reliable, dependable, knowledgeable, and an overall good guy. read more

Dave was great! He came out when he said he would and replaced our hose bib quickly and professionally. He was also very good with our dogs who like to bark at new people. He used a quality part rather than just the cheapest thing he could find so I now feel confident we will not have problems in the future. Dave was up front about the charges and what had to be done and there were no surprises. He was also great to talk to and knowledgeable about more than just plumbing, giving us a great recommendation for some good snow tires. Thank you Dave! read more