Needed a water heater replacement. Walter and his team were prompt and did a fantastic job. He was very professional and the experience exceeded my expectations. Also, his quote was very fair compared to other plumbers. I will definitely call on Walter for any future plumbing services. read more

Needed a new water heater stat for our house. Found Walter on Yelp. Wanted someone local and small business. Walter showed up on time the next day, gave me a clear description of his plan / what was needed, gave me a fair quote, and got the job done all in the same day. He's very friendly and professional and I'd be very happy to call him again for any future needs. read more

Walter was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about building codes and he gave me vaulable advice. He replaced two angle valves that were dripping with really nice replacements. His work was outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. read more

With the help of Yelp I found Walter's reviews and knew that a 16 years in the trade was the right person. He was prompt both in answering and able to book an appointment in 2 days. He confirmed via text our appointment and texted when he was on his way. This is always reassuring especially in Los Angeles given traffic Walter was professional, provided hints in keeping the quality of the appliance (new garbage disposal) running smoothly with practical tips. Very fare pricing and honest. Thanks Walter. read more

Of the many calls that came through from leads on Yelp and Angi, Walter was one of the few to respond in a professional an courteous manner. It was mutually greed that it would be tough to outline my telephone proposal without a visual, so Walter agreed to come the next business day for a free estimate. Walter showed up on time and confirmed his appointment prior, we talked through a few different ideas, and their respective costs, and in the end Walter agreed that for my situation (and budget) the best solution be the one I proposed. Walter was available immediately, and knocked the job to my satisfaction, I know that because he was asking me to ensure it was the case at every step of the way. He was in and out in one day instead of two, not that I minded having him around. Talk about under promise over deliver? Save yourself the time and frustration of large corporate enterprises that don't really have any serious incentive to quote you a reasonable price for a home project or issue. Instead, turn to Walter and his team at Villacortas Plumbing, they won't let you down! read more

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Grateful that my friend recommended Walter to us for our sewer work! Walter was available right away to answer my questions over the phone and came out for an estimate within a reasonable timeframe. He fixed our sewer line slope issue thankfully and snaked our kitchen line. Along the way, he answered all my questions and kept me updated on the project at hand. He was approachable, professional, and did not give us round about answers like we have experienced with others. We would gladly love to work with Walter again. Thank you!! read more

Walter came highly recommended from our realtor. We had a major repair that needed to be made, the 2nd floor bathroom drain was leaking into the room below, leading to major water damage. Walter opened up the ceiling and found the problem, he didn't even charge us for the investigation. Walter and his team replaced the drain and installed a new faucet in less time than another plumber quoted us. They worked clean and quick and it's been a few weeks and there have been no issues. He even sent me a bunch of photos of the process along the way, which I loved having. read more

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I had a clogged sink that had been sitting there for a few days. I dreaded the prospect of finding a plumber. Finally I decided it was time so I searched Yelp. I saw Walter with Villacortas plumbing- he had good reviews so I called. He answered the phone and agreed to come out in a few hours. He was professional, courteous and prompt. He gave me a reasonable estimate. When he took the stopper out, it was filled with hair! Once he cleaned that, the sink drained fine. I was a little embarrassed that I hadn't thought to check that but at least it wasn't something wrong with the plumbing. Walter charged me less than he quoted since it took less time. I appreciate honest, quality people and Walter is one of them. Will definitely use him again if needed read more

Walter is top notch. Explains everything, no bullshit, accurate pricing. We originally requested a larger, more expensive, job and he said he could do a much simpler job at a far cheaper price. He did great work replacing our water heater and provided useful advice. He identified other plumbing issues that we had, but didn't apply any pressure to get them fixed immediately (but he did stress the importance of the repairs). He even did a little pro bono work for a different problem I was having. What a great guy. I also get the feeling that he is great to apprentice for. read more

Walter is very friendly and his services that we had done today is fantastic. He offers very competitive prices. Before you do any plumbing work at your home, do your self a favor and get a quote from Villacorta's Plumbing before deciding who to go with. We have used Walter's service two times and another friend has used Villacorta's Plumbing services three times and we have nothing but positive comments to make about this company and Walter. I hope my review helps some other homeowners! read more

What can I say... most interactions with plumbers are less than enjoyable... maybe it's the issue you need them for (clogged toilets, sinks, etc.) or maybe because that know they got ya right where they want ya... you need their help and they exploit it! Well, not this guy!! WALTER!!! This is a master plumber who shows up when he says he will. Is honest, hard working, and dare I say talented! Fixed my issue, informed me of options to prevent it in the future, and was a nice fellow to chat with. Can't say enough great things! If you need a rooter or a repipe.... this is the primer to call... full stop! Thank you again Walter! read more

Walter is a great plumber, knowledgeable and honest. I've had him fix a water heater issue and a garbage disposal and every time he clearly explains the problem and will offer a variety of options. I couldn't recommend another plumber more highly. read more

Communicative and fast/efficient turn around time. I would highly recommend working with Villacortes Plumbing!

We loved working with Walter - he helped install a new water heater and reroute the venting for it to be up to code; he also helped stack my washer/dryer which was great. Would definitely hire walter again for future plumbing projects! read more

Walter replaced my water heater and put in a new metal shed, vent and earthquake straps for the water heater. He communicated well over text message and did good work on the installation. He hauled away the old water heater and metal shed. read more

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I discovered Villacortas Plumbing driving behind the van on the way home from work one day. It was meant to be because we were having a plumbing issue. Walter arrived on time and provided a thorough examination of the plumbing issue we had. We suspected the upstairs toilet was the cause of the damage to our garage ceiling. He explained that we probably didn't have proper toilet wax ring installed and when we flushed the water dripped through the pipe and he was right. He was able to install the wax ring on the same day of the inspection. He is also very respectful and easy to work with! I highly recommend Walter from Villacortas Plumbing. Our new go to guy for our plumbing needs! Thank you Walter! read more

I called Villacorta plumbing for an installation of a stove, he changed the valve because I needed a new one, he did his job very professional , now I have my new stove just before the holidays , I'm very happy with his work and I know that I can count on him for any future jobs that I may need ,Highly recommended. read more

Excellent and fast service. Very good communication throughout. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would hire again!!

Walter (the owner) is very responsive, courteous, and honest. I called one day in the afternoon and he was able to take a look at our issue the next day. We agreed that it was time for a new water heater and not worth fixing the old one, so he replaced a gas water heater at our rental house at USC. He worked with me, even though I couldn't be there on-site, and was able to provide photos of work before and after. The previous installation was not fully up to code, which he corrected. He installed a quality water heater from a plumbing supplier (not a big box retail store). He was also very nice in taking away the old water heater for me as well. He accepted electronic payment (Zelle) and was responsive with text messages. His price was fair for the work he did. I would certainly use his services again for any other plumbing needs I have! read more

La instalación del sink no estaba bien hecha y en tan solo unos minutos fue resuelto de forma profesional y con un trabajo muy limpio. EL señor señor se encargo de todo el material sobrante desecharlo y dejar el area super limpia . 100 % recomendable . De hecho ya hemos agendado otro appoiment con el para un siguiente trabajo. read more

Very reliable and professional. They replaced the faucets/fixtures for my utility sink, bathroom sink, and outdoor hot and water taps in one day. I had been putting off on fixing the leaks for a couple of years worried about how much it would cost. They offered good prices and replaced the old equipment with more sturdy ones. They really know what they are doing and also answered all my questions with patience. I also liked that I booked my appointment a week out and they didn't forget, and sent reminders they day before the inspection and the actual installation. read more

We had a plumbing emergency and were looking for someone to help us right away. Walter was quickly responsive and was able to come out within 24 hours to not only give us a quote but also finish the project. He was fast, professional, knowledgeable and cleaned up the whole area when he was done. He was also very honest and didn't try to oversell us on anything. We had another company give us a quote the day before and they were trying to charge us literally 10x the price that Walter quoted. Plus the final project looked and worked fantastic. I fully recommend Walter and will be hiring him again. Pictures below of the before and after of the project. read more

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We had a really bad experience with Villacortas. We had to pay another plumber to come on the weekend and fix everything that they did (and even on a Saturday his price was one third of what Villacortas charged us). I hate leaving bad reviews but I chose Villacortas due to the fact that they have great reviews on yelp and our experience was truly terrible and very expensive. Beware. read more

We had an issue with connecting our water filter to our new refrigerator, we called and secured an appt. Walter arrived to the appt at the time scheduled. He connected our water filter and also helped me fix a connection for my dishwasher on a different date. He is very reliable, fair cost and very professional. I will definitely will keep his info for any other plumbing related services!!! read more

Walter is an amazing plumber. He fixed our drain pipe and installed a clean out for a great price. He was fast and efficient. I truly would hire him again! It's good to know there are honest plumbers out there. read more

Hate to be boring, but here's another five star review for Walter at Villacortes Plumbing. Plumber #1 tells me that I need a new circulating pump (immediately!) and two other parts and gives me an estimate of $950. I smelled a con and called Walter. Guess what? It didn't replacing - the homeowner had just turned off the water to the house and the circulator was screeching as a result. He helpfully pointed out a corroding pipe and misplaced water purifying system - saved me $950!! Walter is honest, super-knowledgeable, prompt, and professional. He's officially my go-to plumber. read more

They were excellent! Walter is great! We needed to replace a sink faucet, and he was really quick and easy to work with!

He came.out to give me an estimate on my job and even gave me an alternative that could be a really good option, when Im ready to move forward i will.surely be reaching back out. Honesty and integrity vibes with this company read more

I don't want to write a good review because that might make them busier than they already are. I had an external sewer line overflow and even in just explaining what happened, Villacortas knew what was happening. He didn't have any openings until Monday but since it was an emergency he actually referred me to another company that he knew would be affordable. Which was cool that he was like, you need help. I can't help but I'll send you somewhere you can get some! Anyway, that company was too busy, so I called a third. Who was nice enough to come out and then say we needed over $1000 worth of work. It seemed high but I don't know enough about plumbing to say otherwise. Then I thought to call Villacortas back just to ask if the quote was on of if my instinct was correct. He asked a few questions to clarify the scope and agreed that the cost was high and gave me an idea of where it should land. I've never been so grateful I had to come here and write a review. It's so easy to take advantage of people who aren't in your field. And even though Villacortas couldn't fix my plumbing, he definitely helped me out. He's now saved as "plumber" in my phone. Thank you for being kind, trustworthy, honest and awesome. I feel better knowing you're out there. read more

Walter is excellent. We have had plumbing issues since we moved in, in March 2020. We had several plumbers come through our home warranty and referrals, yet no one solved the lack of hot water and low pressure issues but they did take our money to fix things they promised would solve these issues. Last month, I found Walter on Yelp and decided to take a chance. Suffice to say, not only did he solve the lack of hot water and low pressure issues, he restored my faith that there are good people out there who want to and know how to do a good job, now we can have both showers running, plus another appliance, it's magical! Thank you Villacortas Plumbing!! read more

If you're looking for a professional plumber that shows up on time, is very knowledgeable, communicates very well and charges fair prices, then call Walter! I called Walter in need of a bathroom faucet replacement and even though I couldn't be present during the work, he communicated very well and sent pictures of everything. He was also just really nice and easy to communicate with, which I really appreciated. I'm saving his number because he'll be the first person I call for any future plumbing jobs! read more

I hired Walter and his crew when I finally got around to dealing with the water pressure issue I was having at my house. I had a leaking hose bib and pipes that would wake us up every time the sprinklers came on (twice a week, because drought). He quickly assessed that my house was in dire need of a water pressure regulator as the pressure to my plumbing was around 110 PSI. Walter was efficient and professional in easily tackling the situation at my house and I will no doubt continue working with him for all of my plumbing needs moving forward. read more

I had a missing piece of piping under my kitchen sink, and also my toilet had a small leak. I contacted this company and was very pleased w/ his response time. I set an appointment for the following day, and the plumber arrived 15 - 20 mins before the appointment. Once he came into the unit I showed him the issue, and he completed it within a reasonable amount of time. Prices were very affordable. He was really pleasant and informative. Thank you for your great service!!! read more

Walter gave me a quote to fix a leaky drainage pipe as well as improving a few issues with my plumbing, sealing my bathtub, and removing some old lead pipe and debris underneath my house. After agreeing on price, he came out that same weekend with a partner and did a fantastic job on everything. It was night and day seeing the difference between the old work that was done versus the new. Walter is incredibly friendly, professional, and a master at his craft. I highly recommend his services. read more

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In our first conversation, you can hear Walter's sincerity and eagerness to help me fix my plumbing problems. He takes care of his clients by providing best alternatives to fix the issue as well as fair pricing for the task at hand. His genuine demeanour put me at ease. He arrived on time, is friendly, educated me throughout the process, was thorough on his execution and has proven to be a trustworthy plumber. For those reasons, I will continue using his services for all my future plumbing projects. read more

Walter Villacorta is a gentleman and a scholar. With any skilled trade, there is an art and the science to it. Walter is a master of the science, but does not skip the art. I had him install a pressure regulating valve and he made sure to do the job RIGHT. Not only technically correct, but those small steps like debriding a fresh cut pipe and big steps like thinking of how we may use the system in the future and taking pains to install not just what I asked for, but what I may need in the future as well. Trust is also important and Walter has my full trust and confidence after this experience. He's a down to earth fellow who's a master of his craft at a reasonable price. What else can you ask for? read more

Briefly, here is the problem we had...Every time I would flush my toilet, a cascade of water would flow from where the pipe was connected to the flange underneath the house. Without getting into how we discovered there was a leak, trust me, it sounds horrible and it was happening all underneath the house and there was no sign of it inside the house. And if this leak had gone unattended for too long we would have had a much larger problem to fix. Basically what caused this leak was an improper installation of the wax ring. So Walter, from Villacortas Plumbing came out, identified the problem and did the repairs. He was professional, thorough and charged me a super fair price for the work. He removed the toilet, replaced the wax ring and sealed the area where the flange connected to the subfloor. He then replaced the toilet, caulked around where the base of the toilet met the tile floor. Then he went back under the house, and had me flush the toilet several times while he recorded a video of the problem area to ensure the leak was repaired. I have since gone underneath the house to check that the leak has not returned. And as I would expect, his work is flawless and there is no leak. After all is said and done, Walter did a great job and I highly recommend him. read more

I called Villacortas plumbing to give me a quote on installing a new water heater and moving it to a different location. Walter showed up and he was the most knowledgeable plumber I've talked to. He gave me a pretty competitive price so I decided to give him a try. The final product was fantastic. The work was super clean and detailed. I was so impressed I asked him to come back to help me with my bathroom remodel. All new copper and drain piping installed. Walter is a professional. You can rest assured that the job will be completed up to code and in a timely fashion. read more

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Another L.A. gem to keep in the Rolodex! (You know, that rolling thing that kept contacts on paper. LOL) So I had a water heater with smoke coming out the exhaust pipe that vents to the top of the house. It scared the bejesus out me because I JUST completed a long and arduous process with the insurance company over a flood. Last thing I need at the house was a FIRE! OMG. So I called my ace Josh over at 1 Oak Remodeling and he sent someone over to turn off the water heater on HOLY SATURDAY! (Love that dude) And then I followed up with a plumber later. That plumber saw the video I sent him of the smoke coming out the chimney and told me I needed a new water heater. Minimum $1800. Shit. But when I wanted to make arrangements for him to come out, he told me he didn't work in my area. No problem. Enter Walter. Found him on yelp and called him because he was close to my house. When he came out and saw the problem, he said "you don't need a new water heater! That's ridiculous! You need a widget and a thing-a-ma-bob and I have to reconstruct your vent. Probably a quarter of that amount!" Dude literally saved me over a $1000 by replacing the doohickey and that thing right there. So I was like "hmmmm, while I've got your here..." Then I had him fix the toilet... and my garden spigot... And the leak at the toilet... And... And... And... Never complained, did a great job, was even friendly to my dog, AND did some of those things for free. AND YOU KNOW HOW I LIKE FREE!!! Anyhoo, give Walter a call. You'll be glad you did! read more

Fixed my plumbing issue with kitchen drain to main long in a 1/2 day. Highly recommend!