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Brad LaVerne Plumbing

18065 Joseph Dr
Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-886-7500

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Owner retired. New owners are not listed so did NOT rate and will not use - Sep 11, 2024

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Valley Plumbing Home Center

272 Rose Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-1639

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I have never used them for any remodeling but primarily for Plumbing services... - Sep 07, 2021

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing

1400 Petaluma Hill Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 415-897-8098

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They're the best! Totally reliable and honest. We won't work... - Feb 25, 2021

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Blossom Valley Plumbing

1254 Butterfly Dr
San Jose, CA 95120 408-997-1970

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They do not return calls. I've used them twice in the past, but recently... - May 16, 2024

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Clearwater Plumbing

3231 Lubbock Pl
Fremont, CA 94536 408-245-7586

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Outstanding quality of work. Helpful, trustworthy service recommendations. - Apr 19, 2024

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Drain Master

542 Tuscarora Dr
San Jose, CA 95123 408-629-1453

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Ed came out to snake my sewer lateral pipe and in the process discovered its... - Oct 09, 2024

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A T Weber Plumbing & Mechanical Service

1100 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501 510-523-0628

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Most of the plumbers are very good, but occasionally one will only be adequate. - Jan 14, 2020

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James Caccia Plumbing

917 N Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401 650-342-5363

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Had a gas earthquake valve installed. Done well, but expensive. - May 10, 2024

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Southwood Plumbing & Heating

1059 San Mateo Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066 650-583-0391

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I called to request a plumber to help with a leaky tub faucet and sent 2 photos... - Feb 11, 2024

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Superior Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Services

1000 13th St
Richmond, CA 94801 510-222-7608

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We have used Superior Plumbing more than once and they have always done an... - Oct 24, 2023

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Drain Doctor

480 Aldo Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95954 800-921-1151

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This company always comes promptly and has at times helped me without cost!... - Mar 27, 2021

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A & A Plumbing

1030 E El Camino Real #248
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-738-8878

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They are experienced and professional. - Oct 04, 2023

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Baswell Plumbing

PO Box 831
Novato, CA 94948 415-897-7977

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These guys are great. The first time I used them I had them repair a leak... - Jun 26, 2024

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Simms Plumbing & Water Equipment

PO Box 9
Pescadero, CA 94060 650-879-0739

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Great company, fast response and wonderful work! A real treasure! - Jan 27, 2021

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American Plumbing

414 G St
Antioch, CA 94509 925-754-4990

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I have used them 5 times over the past 10 years. They always do quality work... - Nov 04, 2020

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Benicia Plumbing

265 W Channel Ct
Benicia, CA 94510 707-745-2930

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EXPENSIVE. - Apr 10, 2022

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EJ Plumbing

1170 Martin Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95050 650-520-8718

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Failed to bring a required part for a job, replaced part with non-matching... - Jul 01, 2024

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Harry Clark Plumbing & Heating

3026 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611 510-444-1776

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The plumber who came out to my house was very nice and friendly, although I... - Sep 10, 2014

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Peter Levi Plumbing Heating & Cooling

24 Digital Dr
Novato, CA 94949 415-454-7771

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Specifically for drain clearing, you can't beat their $77 special.... - Oct 24, 2023

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Stefano's Plumbing & Drain

PO Box 1725
Lafayette, CA 94549 925-383-8506

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Highly recommend. - Jun 11, 2022

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