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Mike Testa Plumbing

4244 Redwood Hwy
San Rafael, CA 94903 415-479-0110

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They fixed my problem…but…they charge travel time at $200-225/hour... - Nov 22, 2023

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Pacific Plumbing Systems

2120 Adams Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577 510-567-9501

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They re-plumbed our house and our rental. They were fast and efficient without... - Jan 20, 2018

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Ernie's Plumbing & Sewer Service

3795 Pacheco Blvd #C
Martinez, CA 94553 925-228-4006

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Our tech came to our house on his day off and got the job done quickly. He... - Oct 23, 2023

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San Francisco Plumbing

200 Valley Dr #3
Brisbane, CA 94005 415-664-2345

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They were very pleasant and came out as soon as possible to replace my leaky... - Jul 03, 2024

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ABE Plumbing

325 Silvera St
Milpitas, CA 95035 408-946-0870

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Honrath & Stacey Plumbing & Heating

4026 MacDonald Ave
Richmond, CA 94805 510-237-5080

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We chose Honrath & Stacey because they were highly rated by Consumer Checkbook.... - Sep 03, 2024

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Lindstrom Plumbing

1121 Bayswater Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401 650-343-4542

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This is a great company. They did a superior job in our house about 2 years... - Sep 04, 2024

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Bayshore Plumbers

3158 Rolison Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-323-6464

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I called for a plugged sewer line. Two workers showed up in uniforms and a... - Oct 08, 2024

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Central Service Plumbing

525 First St
Rodeo, CA 94572 510-799-7708

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Appointment NO-SHOW! - Feb 16, 2024

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L J Kruse Company

920 Pardee St
Berkeley, CA 94710 510-644-0260

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It this was the last plumber on earth I would not use them. I come from a... - Jan 30, 2019

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Reed Plumbing

1374 Kathy Ct
Livermore, CA 94550 925-371-5671

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Marco Vargas is outstanding in the service he provides. - Jan 19, 2022

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Henson Plumbing

9020 Brentwood Blvd #D
Brentwood, CA 94513 925-634-0272

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Pleasant staff. Always do a good job. - Apr 10, 2023

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Regina Plumbing

751 Laurel St #445
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-363-9109

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We have been really pleased at the responsiveness and skill of this company.... - Feb 17, 2024

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Berkeley Heating & Plumbing

2160 Dwight Way
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-841-0883

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Expensive, but the only plumber in town who had the parts for our water heater... - Aug 10, 2013

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Service 4 Plumbing

2258 Marina Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94577 888-689-8850

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I have been using this company for many years. They offer a 15 percent discount.... - Jan 18, 2021

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Ernest Ongaro & Sons

2995 Dutton Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-579-3511

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Great work, very expensive. - Jan 31, 2014

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Leapfrog Plumbing

2158 N Main St #F
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-933-1245

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Worst plumbing company I have every used over 60 years. Plumber that was sent... - May 12, 2023

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Maranatha Plumbing

15193 Woodard Rd
San Jose, CA 95124 408-369-9570

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John replaced my water heater, also did some faucet repairs. I'm very... - Aug 21, 2024

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All Star Plumbing & Rapid Rooter

325 3rd St
Napa, CA 94559 707-226-9502

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Fine work, could be faster in response time. - Oct 16, 2023

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Cupertino Plumbing

2784 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95124 408-253-0618

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not well equipped with parts and supplies - Oct 03, 2019

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