The team at Avalon help me with on of my first plumbing project that I needed to do to get my house…read morein compliance with the city. After calling several different plumbers that seem to not be aware of what I was asking for Avalon knew what I was asking for right away. Did not charge me for coming out to quote me for a major project. Super helpful with explaining the process of how they have to work with the city, pulling permits, even coordinated the utility company to come out and get my certificate for compliance. #Cadillacservice Will be definitely calling them for other plumbing needs for my new house

We had been using a different plumbing company who had their whole admin team turn over and…read moreunfortunately their customer service and responsiveness tanked, so we reached out to Avalon in a bit of a pickle. All of the plumbers we've worked with have been knowledgeable and great, and Regina who answers the phones always gets back to my quickly (noting they do not provide 24/7 emergency services - but that's clear on their website and they tell you upfront). They've descaled our tankless water heater, double checked how it was set up by the previous plumbing company, connected a tub overflow drain that was just draining into the space between floors and dripping down out of a heating vent to the first floor (aka it wasn't ever connected when the tub was installed before we were involved), and more. I also really appreciate how their staff is willing to take the time for me to watch them and learn - I knew nothing about plumbing and have learned so much. They also have taken ownership of some small mistakes - just stuff like once someone came out to I thought descale our tankless water heater but he thought he was just assessing it - and they didn't charge me for that visit and came back as soon as it fit into my schedule. Since things like that happen and everyone is doing their best, I really appreciate companies like Avalon that just say whoops sorry, let's see how we can fix this. They also all are totally willing to wear shoe covers and masks when inside our house, are tidy and communicative, and just generally nice people to be around - which we haven't found to be the case with all other companies in this field. I recently left a slightly panicked message overnight about a possible gas leak (not being sure who to call - turns out the gas company was actually who I should call and they responded quickly) and Regina called me back right as they opened the next day to check in even though my question was outside of Avalon's scope. That's the kind of company they are and that's why I definitely recommend Avalon Plumbing whenever anyone asks me for a recommendation - they're great!

Outstanding plumbing work! If you're looking for an…read moreexperienced, honest, and hardworking plumber, LemonTree Plumbing is as good as it gets. Chia took care of several major jobs for us, including fixing an under-house leak, replacing old galvanized pipes out to the main line, installing a Moen Flo, and adding an expansion tank, pressure reducing valve (bringing us up to code), and an automatic earthquake shut-off valve for total peace of mind. His work is exceptionally clean and detailed. He's a fantastic guy and someone I trust completely with my home. Highly, highly recommended!

First time needing a plumber. Experience was positive. There was a leak under the kitchen sink…read more Ramon asked if we wanted metal pipe or plastic/pvc. Gave us options for pricing. Went with the cheaper option since the lifetime of the material didn't really matter and the look didn't either. Changed up the configuration which looks a lot cleaner. Finished that job up pretty quick. We asked him about a few other things around the house, so he took a look and noticed/recommended a few things. Some not necessary others were preventative - automatic gas shutoff in the event of an earthquake 5.0+ as well as a manual gas shutoff. Scheduled those for another day. Showed up on time and finished that job pretty quickly too. Made sure all the gas was working and showed us how to use it. Friendly and close by. Will call again if needed.

Alfa plumbing deserves 5 stars. A small, well-established company based in Albay. Jorge, Erin,…read moreEfrine, and Kimberly are professional, friendly, and thorough. I am on a yearly maintenance plan whereby they bring their telescoping camera and electric rooter. to first view, then, clean out the roots entering the clay pipe sewer line. The camera is really cool, as there is no guesswork involved re the what and the where. Btw, my friend who an excellent plumber referred Alfa for jobs that he cannot do. Go Alfa.

Jorge and Efrain were fast to respond to my online request and set up a flexible time to come by…read more We exchanged a couple of emails and photos. They promptly arrived as scheduled. I really appreciated them putting on shoe covers! They were very knowledgeable and spent a good bit of time inspecting the problem and talking through the options. They gave me great advice, and in the end I decided that I would defer the work until I find new units. No charge for the visit. Friendly, great sense of humor. I will definitely call on them when I am ready to move forward.

Water in my kitchen sink started backing up. I tried the baking soda and vinegar trick. No good…read more Tried the plunger. Nope. Checked the P-trap under the sink. Yeah, no. I ran an auger down the drainpipe. Nothing. Time to call the professionals. Jorge came out on short notice and handled the issue quickly and professionally. He cleared the drain pipe with a Big-Boy auger and used a scope to inspect the area just to make sure. He was fast, courteous, and very easy to work with. I appreciate the prompt response and his professionalism. Jorge is a Superstar! The other positive reviews tell the story. If you need fast reliable plumbing help, contact J.J. Rooter & Plumbing.

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?

Tom was excellent to work with! Great communication, photos of everything, and most importantly…read morediagnosed the problem and got everything working. Absolutely will hire again

This is going to be long, but it needs to be, because the experience unfolded slowly and then all…read moreat once. I hired Ted because he seemed professional at first: reasonable quote (not the cheapest), clear scope of work, and a stated one-year warranty. I waited about a week for him to come out. The first red flag was timing. He said he'd arrive between 9:30 and 10:30. At 9:50 he texted that he was "wrapping up his morning job" and needed to get fuel, with no ETA. He arrived at 11. When he came in, he put foot covers on his shoes -- and then immediately stepped outside and back into my house, tracking dirt onto my carpet. He didn't have enough material to protect the floors where he'd be working, so I laid down plastic myself. He didn't seem particularly concerned about keeping the space clean. As the work began, things went downhill quickly. Ted started cutting into my walls and ceiling far more than expected. What should have been a relatively contained wiring job turned into multiple drywall openings -- including a long, thin strip cut from the power box toward the bathroom. As I write this, I have a drywall professional repairing all of these cuts. Once I realized how much drywall he was removing, I asked him to stop cutting and to check with me before making any more openings. I also asked how much he would charge to repair the drywall. He responded defensively, saying, "I didn't agree to that -- check your texts," as if I were asking him to fix it for free. He even threatened to leave. I clarified several times that I was simply asking for a quote. He never gave one, and instead just continued working. The long strip he cut was supposedly needed to run a new power wire. Ted initially insisted the wire would need to run under the ceiling joists -- essentially beneath the drywall -- and that I'd "just mud and tape it." I've done enough drywall work myself to know that this is incorrect. I used a flashlight to show him existing wiring running properly over the joists. He eventually conceded that it might be possible. Later, he called me to say he'd need to extend the strip further because he didn't have a straight pole to fish the wire. I paused, thought about it, and realized I owned steel fish tape -- the correct tool for exactly this purpose. When I showed it to him, he glanced at it and said, dismissively, "That's for conduit," and turned away. I explained that fish tape is used for precisely this situation. He repeated, "It's for conduit," several times. When I tried to demonstrate its flexibility, he raised his voice and said, "Look, I don't want to get lectured, okay?" At that point, I had to tell him not to raise his voice at me in my own home. Eventually I suggested he just try the tool, and if he needed help I'd assist. He asked if we could "do it together," which struck me as odd. I declined. Later, I found the wire successfully run over the joists -- using the fish tape. After calling me again about needing yet another cut, I asked him to leave. By that point, the house was extremely dirty. Drywall dust was everywhere, and the carpet was full of debris. Ted insisted on vacuuming before leaving, despite the job being unfinished and the walls and ceiling being full of holes. I told him it was fine and that he could go. He kept insisting. At one point I looked down and noticed he was standing on my carpet without foot covers, after removing the plastic I'd put down. I finally had to tell him to leave very directly. The next day, a licensed electrician came to finish and clean up the work. He installed the remaining fan with zero additional cuts except for the one required to vent it outside -- not the cuts Ted said were necessary. We actually laughed together at how bad the previous work was. He also confirmed that the new circuit Ted had run was unnecessary. After checking the fan's power requirements, he simply removed the cable Ted installed and powered the fan from the existing circuit. I'm now having him come back later this week to fix a mistake Ted made on the fan he did install. One final detail: Ted left for about two and a half hours mid-job, and when he returned, he immediately smoked a cigarette in front of my house. I'm honestly baffled by how this person has positive reviews. I regret hiring him, waiting for him, and not ending the job sooner. Ted started out sounding professional, but that professionalism did not extend to his workmanship, communication, or conduct in my home. Edit: I see this guy replied to my review! I'm disappointed to see this response mischaracterizes both my expectations and my conduct. At no point did I ask for free drywall repair, nor did I yell at or curse at anyone. The core facts remain unchanged: unnecessary drywall cuts were made, the work was left unfinished, and a licensed electrician later confirmed much of the work was unnecessary and corrected it. I've shared my experience so others can make an informed decision.

Jovan was super friendly and efficient. Really easy to work with and did a great job! From first…read morerequest to completion took under an hour.

Polite & Professional - in and out in a timely manner - well priced service - Sidney / estimator-…read moreforeman, Jayme / installer, Janea / office & Ron / owner are top notch. Thank you for installing our new water heater.

I've used Oakland Rooter and Plumbing now twice. It is hard to put into few words how impressed I…read morewas with their work. Professional, well equipped, friendly, but most importantly problem solvers. Look at these photos of the sewer lateral cleanout, and this big chunk of grass they found in it! I didn't even know I had a cleanout, the previous owner had it buried and there was no cap on it. The guys at Oakland Rooter found it and fixed it!

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.

Terrific handyman! He showed up exactly when he said he would and started working his way through…read moreour to do list. On this first visit, he repaired two screen doors, recaulked a sink that was in horrible condition (now looks great), and installed a porch light. He also brainstormed solutions to a couple upcoming projects. He's a great communicator and problem solver, and his rates are very reasonable. So happy we found him here on Yelp!

Fantastic handyman. Easy to work with, prompt, and addresses whatever…read more I had him recaulk a tub, replace electrical outlets, fix the boarding under my sink and a few other items. All done quickly and well. Highly recommend.

I called these guys for two reasons, 1) They had high reviews on Yelp, and 2) we had a good…read morefriend/handyman who since returned to Mexico named Mauro. I can definitely see why they have such high marks. They do stellar work, they're honest and straight-forward, and by today's standards, they're VERY reasonable. After gaining our confidence with the first repair, we have been calling them to incrementally upgrade our plumbing drains and fixtures. I'm always surprised when I call that they're available within 1-2 days. We're grateful that we now have a plumber we can call when needed.

Came to give a quote for toilet repair or replacement, but I never heard back from them. Said it…read morecould cost thousands of dollars. I said that's fine but please give me a quote. 2 stars instead of 1 because the quote was very easy to schedule.

Stanislav responded quickly and enthusiastically. We needed a heavy duty pot rack hung in our…read morekitchen and my wife didn't trust me to do a good enough job which, fair I guess, so I looked at options. Not only was Stanislav the most eager, he also was the most competitively priced. Service was scheduled quickly and he was on time and then in and out. Consulted us when needed and definitely took a little extra time to make sure it aligned with the kitchen overall. Good vibes, and good work. 10/10 would recommend.

I needed the inner left support ledge of my bed frame repaired because it had broken from…read moresupporting a heavy mattress and weight over time. He did an excellent job reinforcing the damaged area and making sure the slats were properly supported and secure across the frame. The finished repair feels much sturdier and more stable than before, and everything was put back together neatly. The work looks clean and solid, not like a temporary patch. I'm very satisfied with how it turned out and would definitely recommend him for furniture or bed-frame repairs.