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Olivero Plumbing

11360 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-233-3511

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They charge $185 to come out to give an estimate. - Nov 05, 2024

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Guy Plumbing & Heating

1265 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-323-8415

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Speedy service, excellent work. - Nov 02, 2024

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Heise's Plumbing

260 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112 415-333-0704

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Fast and reasonably priced. Limited options in terms of tanks and toilets.... - Oct 27, 2024

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Roto-Rooter

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While they did a great job the price was outrageous. Now looking for alternate... - Oct 31, 2024

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Albert Nahman Services

3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703 510-843-6904

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We had a VERY odd experience with this company. We had a toilet problem and... - Oct 29, 2023

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Diablo Rooter

PO Box 4419
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-934-1944

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Kevin is great! He has been my plumber for about 20 years. He always... - Dec 10, 2022

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Letts Plumbing & Drain

1717 Solano Way #5
Concord, CA 94520 925-687-1884

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Mostly good service, but problems with not turning the water fully on, so that... - Nov 02, 2024

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Savior Plumbing

5750 Sonoma Dr #A
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-461-8549

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Savior generally does good work, but their prices are quite high. - Oct 09, 2024

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San Jose Plumbing

19970 McKean Rd
San Jose, CA 95120 408-296-1820

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It was a holiday (4th of July) and they quickly sent a plumber to... - Jul 05, 2024

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Water Quality Plumbing

1716 Stone Ave #E
San Jose, CA 95125 408-267-9330

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Outstanding service. - Mar 17, 2023

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Joseph C Sand

292 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114 415-621-5200

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Accurate assessment of problem and how to fix it, something that 3 previous... - Jan 20, 2024

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Pelican Plumbers

1881 Alcatraz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 510-338-3225

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My go to plumber and as a realtor, I recommend them to clients. Prices used... - Oct 29, 2023

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Val Betti Plumbing & Heating

3605 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94805 510-232-5593

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Have used Val-Betti for 7 years, since moving to Richmond. Always great service.... - May 24, 2024

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Smart Plumbers & Rooters

2175 Ronald St
Santa Clara, CA 95050 408-247-2400

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Answered phone on Labor Day, offered 2-hour window starting in an hour, appeared... - Sep 04, 2023

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Co Co County Drain Cleaning & Plumbing

PO Box 5554
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-944-1441

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Expanding a lot and prices soared. Hit and miss on work. - May 14, 2023

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Palo Alto Plumbing Heating & Air

75 Demeter St
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-856-3400

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They answered the phone and luckily had someone available to fix our under... - Dec 08, 2023

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Mike Counsil Plumbing

1915 O'Toole Way
San Jose, CA 95131 408-272-4900

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Overpriced - Aug 09, 2024

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ACE Plumbing & Rooter

945 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116 415-824-6333

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I had a disaster of a time with Ace. It was so bad that I had to call to get... - Aug 28, 2024

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CalPlumbing

PO Box 31042
San Francisco, CA 94131 650-359-1888

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Didn't give any information on prices or alternatives in advance;... - Jul 04, 2023

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Mr Rooter Plumbing

1025 39th St
Oakland, CA 94608 510-843-6378

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Water heater gave up on a Friday night. Mr. Rooter did a good job installing... - Mar 23, 2021

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