Andy's Plumbing & Rooter

Andy is my go to plumber.

I recently had some work that needed to be done in my shower. Andy was quick to respond with a time he could come out to investigate, and he was quick to offer a solution. Andy also was great about confirming the appointments, answering any questions I had, and he did great, efficient work on the shower that needed repair.

If I have another plumbing problem in the future, Andy is absolutely going to be the first call I make. 5 stars.

This company will take advantage of you.

Had an emergency. They said that they'll be in an hour. Came in 2 hours.

They fixed the leak. It took about 1 hour and 20min to fix. Only one guy was working. Another was sitting and doing something on his phone. They charged me for that $950!

When you are a contractor, you have a choice. Their choice is to take advantage of their customers.

Avoid them.

Just an update in response:
1. Writing me back in direct messages, threatening me to get me in trouble, is not smart.
2. This was not an after-hours service call as you claimed in your responce.
3  It was because of my mistake that the leak happened and you were hired and paid to fix it. Why are you blaming me? Funny.
4. You say I had to get a few quotes, and I should know about that? Really?
5. $950 with probably $20 in marerials for 1hr30min doesn't feel like a set price.

The downstairs toilet in our 2 story home would start running at random times, which was annoying whenever we had guest over the house. I requested many quotes from plumbing services but reading all the great reviews from Andy's plumbing I really wanted to work with him. When it comes to plumbing this guy is a professional he also has good manners when he enters your home. He quickly diagnosed the problem with my toilet and mentioned to us that he needed to replace the rubber flapper which was not properly sealing the tank at the top. It was a quick fix and it was good to know we have a trusted plumber we can use and recommend . Great service from start to finish.

Andy our plumber was fantastic and he showed up right on time. Great to work and communicate with, he also gave us a lot of info to help better maintain from future plumbing problems. We are a little nervous when anyone comes to our house to fix or replace something but he had the experience smooth as possible. I enjoyed the fact that there was no up scale on pricing and he was very clear on price and transparent with everything else. The whole plumbing service went great and will be using him more if other problems do come up.

Andy came out on a Sunday after I called in the morning and fixed my issue better than it was before I broke it. Thanks again!

Garbage disposal was clogged. Called Andy because of the good reviews. He came and unclogged it and charged me $225.

His yelp clearly says he accepts credit cards. He denies it and makes me write a check for $300.
Other places are charging around $350 for a BRAND NEW garbage disposal.

They say my sink is leaking. Probably started leaking after they got here saying they want to charge me $475 for a new one.

Call them if you want to get ripped off.

He calls me back and says this isn't his yelp page because it doesn't have Inc after the name.
There is no other Andy's Plumbing and Rooting on yelp.
Even his phone number matches on here. He literally lies about everything its ridiculous.

Our kitchen sink was clogged, and we called several companies around 5 pm that were either unavailable until the following week or would charge a $200 additional fee to come out during non-office hours.  Andy called me right away, and said he could stop by the following morning. He then called me back, and said he can stop by that same night. The issue was more complex than expected which worried me. Andy assured me that he was going to fix the sink, and I appreciated his confidence.  He did fix the sink, and we will call Andy again for all other plumbing issues.

I called Andy yesterday evening and he was at our place first thing this morning.  He went and picked up a new toilet and installed it beautifully the same day.  Would highly recommend him.  We will be using him for our future projects!!

After being readily disappointed by another plumbing company, I reached out to Andy for a toilet blockage.  He responded promptly, gave an estimate on the work, provided an ETA and showed up when he said, despite the rainy weather!  When he arrived, he assessed the issue and knew exactly what was needed to resolve it.  We'll definitely be using Andy for future work and grateful to have found such a reliable company!

Quick response and Andy came thru the following morning fixed my clogged toilet in a jiffy. 5/5 for service and 5/5 for punctuality!

Andy's plumbing came at 8am on saturday to fix a garbage disposal, you can count on these guys in a pinch. They are communicative with both scheduling and with the problem at hand.

I believe I talk to the owner name was Andy very helpful very professional job. I will use him again highly recommend.

Had a plumbing emergency on a Sunday evening and Andy was able to come out and fix it. Very responsive and professional. He accepts cash and checks only.

I had a gas leak, and wanted to know about my options. Andy was very knowledgeable and gave me a good explanation on what could be the issue along with what can be done. It is a complicated issue that can only be solved with the proper testing. Although I end up going with someone else due to the time constraints, I really do appreciate his helpful insight.

Andy came on 30 minutes notice and handled my situation.  Every other plumber in town said they couldn't make it for a few days at least.  Even the plumber who did bad work before (they shall remain nameless) wouldn't come and repair their mistake.

It all started with a clogged sink, I undid the trap at the bottom and the extension pipe just fell out, which is really weird.  Turns out that the previous plumber didn't even put the right part in, it was supposed to be threaded, they just wedged an extension pipe in.  Pretty unheard of and really bad work.  

I called a few places, no one would come.  Thankfully, I found Andy on Yelp.  He came over from another job in exactly 42 minutes.  Not only did he go get the correct extension pipe, but he also replace the tightening screws and fixed the clog.  For less than the other place charged for their work.  

I highly recommend Andy.

Andy was great!  He was able to come out quickly to take care of an issue we had with the garbage disposal - and he even had spare replacement units on hand!  I know the repair was much more difficult and time consuming than he'd planned but he made sure the job got done the right way, and offered me a good tip on continued maintenance as well.  

*Covid review addition - Andy came with a mask on, kept it on the whole time, and made sure to maintain social distancing when discussing the issue with me, all with a friendly smile you could see behind that mask!

Andy and David were awesome came out right away and figured out our water heater issue. Was our power line and we are so grateful. They were honest and super helpful! Highly recommend!!

Andy has a wonderful attitude. His work was precise and clean. Speedy response and follow up.

It was my first time using his services, I will definitely use him again.

Andy responded to my text and told me not to run the garbage disposal until he could come so that it wouldn't burn out. He had to teach that day - which is a good sign - and came for a diagnostic the next day. When he saw what needed to be done, he went straight to the plumbing supply, bought the needed part, and installed it the same morning - all at half the charge quoted by a large company. Nice guy, very knowledgeable and professional. Couldn't be more pleased!

Andy is great! He's a reliable family man who is an expert at plumbing. Thanks for your service, Andy! Highly recommend

The men's room at my work has been an ongoing headache. We had an issue with the toilet continuing to run for several minutes after being flushed, and an issue with water leaking onto the floor causing the floor to get dirty quickly as people stepped in the puddle.
He fixed the running issue in less than 30 minutes. While, fixing the leak took slightly longer due to the pieces that needed replaced being rusted out pretty bad over time.
He was polite, swift, and honest.  He came in and gave me the estimate based off an inspection of our issues and it was an extremely fair price. He explained thoroughly what needed to be done in a very understandable way so there was no confusion on the job he was doing.
After completion, he filled out a very detailed invoice for our records and his.

If any issues arise in the future with any of our plumbing, we know who we're going to call.

10/10 Highly recommend to business and residential.

We needed a plumber on a Sunday. After calling 24 plumbers who couldn't come out we called Andy. He was professional, nice and fixed everything super quick! Soo thankful for him! Will be using him for all future services!

Don't ever use this guy.  He is a fraud.

I had a water draining issue and I called Andy to come out to look.

Before he came out to my house, I spoke to him and we have agreed to have him perform the jetting because that typically resolve most of the plumbing.  And he was going to charge me $150.

When he came out to my house, he literally took 15 minutes and try to solve the problem by jetting and quickly concluded that he had to use more advance camera equipment to find where the blockage is and said that he will need to charge me $1,000 just to find out where the problem is and then he was going to charge me more money to actually fix the problem because it may require construction work to dig into the ground where the problem lies.

Not knowing much about the plumbing, I've agreed to put $500 deposit to get this done.

But after consulting with a contractor who was working on building the fence for my house at the time, I have quickly realized that Andy was lying and trying to rip me off.  The contractor was really helpful in renting the necessary equipment from Home Depot and resolve the problem the same day.  I was so grateful that I paid him $300 plus $100 equipment renting fee.

I confronted Andy and told him that my contractor, who is not even a professional plumber, had fixed my plumbing problem and he sarcastically replied and said that's good but don't call me if you have any issue later.

Andy has been avoiding me ever since and not willing to pay back the deposit money that he agreed to pay back.  It has been over 2 months.

At this point, I really don't care if I get the money back but I have told Andy that all I wanted him to do is the right thing.  If he can scam me like he did, who knows what he is doing to other clients.  

I am thankful that he did not rip off thousands of dollars but I do feel responsible to let others know that he is a fraud and I don't want him ripping anybody else off.  It is just horrible what he has done and I don't want anybody else to go through the same thing.

I will be taking him to small claims court and do everything I can to stop him from scamming others.

Don't ever use this guy.  He is very dishonest.

We had a special project we called around to a lot of people to help out with it. Andy came within 48 hours and picked up parts on the way. He did a great custom job and stuck around to make sure that it worked properly before leaving. Fantastic 5 star review!!! Thanks so much

I won the case against this person who shouldn't be in business at all.  Please do yourselves a favor and go somewhere else.

Andy and David were super helpful! Came in early in the morning as requested and were able to fix our toilet problem! Very helpful and very kind on top of that! Will now be our go-to whenever we have any plumbing issues!

Andy is the best.  He always responds so quickly.  He helped me fix a problem over the phone as he wanted to save me a service fee to come to my property.  I've used him multiple times and he never tries to up charge me on any plumbing issues.  I highly recommend him.

I had Andy and his son come over for a garbage disposal repair and replacement of PVC piping. I was of the mindset that my garbage disposal was not repairable and would have to be replaced. Luckily, Andy came in and was able to save it from being replaced and at the same time saved me some money! I will definitely call him again. Thanks Andy.

I contacted Andy on a Saturday. He responded very quickly and was able to get to our apartment within timely manner. He fixed our toilet within 10 min.   I'll definitely use him again.
Thanks!

Andy saved the day. We had a toilet that was running with a corroded water valve which wouldn't fully turn off the water and forced us to turn the main water supply off until someone could come out to fix it, ASAP.

Andy's dance card was full, but he still managed to come by today and repair the issue which has us back on our feet, our toilet working and water flowing in the house!

He was communicative, letting us know when to expect him, when he was delayed, and when he was on his way. He got straight to the issue and repaired the problem.

He was also reasonably priced.

Thank you, Andy!
Chick

Had Andy out to deal with a backed up bathroom sink. He's very responsive, and clearly cares about doing things the right way. He fixed the issue in the short term and also walked me through longer term options if it acts up again. His prices are probably on the high end of fair. I also appreciated that he accepted Zelle as payment. Would absolutely call him for future issues.

Andy came out for an emergency service on a Saturday night and was able to repair our garbage disposal! He is very kind, prompt, responsive, and professional! We will definitely contact him again in the future. Thanks Andy!

This guys is Amazing!
Gets right back to you and he is a total pro
Fixed a sink clog that our another plumber had no idea how to snake. Highly recommended!
Andy just came again and he snaked the shower and the tub. Works amazing now! Showed up right away and got the job done super fast!
I trust this guy

Andy is the best Plumber. He is very honest and he is respectful and he makes you feel comfortable and safe in your home and he knows what he's doing he is very professional and super helpful and will be honest with you and and his Covid safe.

Andy is unbelievable. I have had a void in plumbing services downtown LA since my last go-to left the area. My friend had an emergency plumbing repair job and called 8-9 plumbers in the area and got no solid response/feedback.  We called Andy, who was extremely responsive and helpful and saved the day.

Andy was very prompt on calls and texts even on a Sunday. He replaced a corroded garbage disposal but also let me know that the previous installation was not done safely with wiring left exposed. With a modest additional cost he and his electrician came back the next day to fix it properly.

I found Andy on Yelp and called him in a crunch when my double sink clogged and I can't do much with a broken arm.  Not only was he kind, he responded very quickly (on the weekend), fixed the issue and was very cautious regarding COVID precautions.  He was very personable and I would highly recommend him.  Hopefully, I'll never need the service again, but if so, I know who to contact.  I just wish he wasn't cash only.

Overcharged and did not fix the issue.

We had a leak in our sink and based on top reviews we called Andy to come fix it. The first time he came he couldn't find the source of the leak. When we saw that it was still leaking after he left and we told him it was most likely the water supply valve, he came back and said we needed to put putty around our dishwasher air gap which we did. A few days later and the leak is even worse and is puddled under our sink. We called a different plumber who was able to find and fix the leak (which ended up being the water supply valve like we thought!) within 15 minutes and for 2.5x cheaper.

While we were not able to arrange the available time, Andy referred me to
another plumber who worked out very well.
Thank you Andy for your help. Ultimately it's about getting the job done and
done well. I do appreciate your willingness to pass on the work when you had your hands full with other work at the time I needed to get it done.
Honesty is always the best. Thanks again.

I made a large number of evaluation requests, and most of them came back with a let's talk and no evaluation or very high evaluation. The planner returned with an accurate estimate and date. And on arrival, I immediately set to work. Due to mobility and professionalism, our problem was solved in 40 minutes! I am immensely grateful to these guys!

Thank you Andy for fast service fair price and the most important you can fix my problem that no plumbing can fix for me.

Second time I've used Andy's. He was able to come over right away, which I very much appreciated. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Wore a mask the entire time. Andy is definitely now my go-to plumber.

Note: Review based solely on cost estimate, no work performed
I contacted Andy's P&R for an estimate to replace a broken garbage disposal with the exact model, which had already been purchased. The work would entail removing the current disposal and installing its replacement. The company's estimate for this work was $425- more than double other estimates I received. The person whom I hired for the job completed it in literally 10 minutes. I realize that there is travel involved to and from a job site and sometimes jobs are easier than expected, other times far more difficult. But an estimate of $425 for this simple job was such a high outlier that I felt compelled to share my experience and encourage others to obtain additional estimates before going with Andy's P&R. His work may be high quality (I have no evidence to support or refute that) and perhaps for more complex jobs the pricing was more in line with going rates. But wow, this really seems like price gouging.

Andy came by within a few hours to try and repair a clogged shower for one of my tenants. There was no clean-out so he had to go through the toilet in order to get the snake in and unclog it. In the process of moving things, he accidentally ended up breaking a photo frame (I had to cover the costs for my tenant).

Once it was unclogged, we talked about maybe getting a camera and hydro-jet to ensure that it wouldn't get clogged again (this was my idea). The total amount for the work after the hydro-jet and camera would be $1100.  

I agreed and we waited for his friend to come with the hydro-jet.  Andy disappeared for a few hours (about 3 hours, wasn't sure where he went) and his friend proceeded to use the hydro-jet for the clean out.  I left for a few minutes and when I came back the bathroom was flooded. Apparently he ran the hydro-jet before putting in the camera, so without having any idea what would happen, there was 4,000 pounds of water pressure pumping into a system that couldn't handle it.  This happened twice and I had to come with a bunch of towels and help his friend clean everything up. There was water and crap everywhere in my tenants place (coming out of the sink etc).  It was a mess. Andy was still nowhere to be found.  I also had to pay for a cleaning service for my tenant because of this.

Finally we (I'm sitting in water helping his friend) ran the camera through and his friend explained what the issue was. Basically there was a portion of the line that wasn't sloping enough and that's where the water was building up. This section had to be dug up and repaired with the correct slope.  So technically we didn't even need the hydro-jet. It was a waste of money that I wouldn't get back.

It was another hour before Andy showed up and quoted me $3500.  I called another team who had done work for me and asked them what they would charge me. They said they would do everything (dig everything up, install two new clean-outs and repair the slope causing the buildup) for $1200.  The work is now complete and I paid over $2000 less going with another person (this is what happens when you use people who are recommended and not people off yelp).

I don't appreciate the exorbitant price that was quoted, especially after I had already paid $1100 (before the work was even finished).  I will not call them again for any issues.

this is a long overdue review. Last November my kitchen sink stopped working. Andy found out it was the crusher that failed, so he went to hardware store to buy the pipes, removed the crusher and reconnected the rest. I really appreciate the work he did. Thank you Andy !

I used Andy for the first time on Saturday afternoon during COVID-19 stay at home and I have to say I was very impressed with the quick response and excellent service I received. I called and he was able to come out to clear a clogged bath drain within the hour. He also cleared a slow running drain in the sink. The fact that it was during this COVID time and on a Saturday and he came quickly was amazing. It's not the cheapest price, but you get what you pay for - good quick service, knowledgable and thorough job, and he cleans up after job!

Andy answered me right away and came just a few minutes later to fix my garbage disposal in a flash!  Fast, courteous and easy to work with.  10/10 would recommend

Andy came at short notice and did his job well. Was affordable and willing to negotiate on the price. I will definitely hire him again.

Great fast and very reasonable service. Highly recommend!! He has the right equipment to get it done fast!

After calling on a local handyman and a large plumbing company, I was surprised when they both failed to address the blockage causing my toilet water to backup into my bathtub. The plumbing company suggested I call a rooter company willing to go beneath my home and clear the blockage with a large snake. I immediately looked up several plumbers on HomeAdvisor, unfortunately none were either willing to go beneath my home or owned the proper sized snake/rooter to address the blockage. By default, I ended up searching for a plumber on Yelp, and came across Andy's stellar reviews. I gave him a call and he responded quickly. After explaining my issue, he assured me he'd dealt with this type of situation before and after providing a very reasonable quote, he scheduled me for the very next day. Andy is a one man gang, and arrived at my address with his own company van, which was loaded with everything a large plumbing company might possess, plus more! Andy didn't waste any time getting right to work, he's a busy man as evidenced by his phone constantly ringing with new business. Once this seasoned plumber got under my house, he was able to maneuver the huge drain cleaning snake into the clogged pipe and attempt to clear the blockage. It turns out it was a pretty good sized object that was impeding the water flow into the sewage pipe. Andy made sure to take his time, and be very deliberate while clearing the pipe, which I appreciated knowing he had a slew of other appointments he needed to attend to. Once the problem was resolved, Andy cleaned up the surrounding area and left it as spotless as it was when he arrived. I should've just called Andy and his keen expertise of plumbing from the beginning, problem solved in just 45 minutes! Best money I've ever spent on an issue I wasn't so sure there was going to be an easy solution , after having several others pass on the job. If you're a homeowner, and you want a quick, easy, affordable solution to your plumbing needs, then consider yourself jackpot lucky once Andy the plumber takes care of business!

Andy is the best. The only honest ticket in town.

I called two plumbers. The first one identified FIVE items that needed repair and quoted me at $2875 for it all.

So I tried Andy, and I'm so glad I did. He informed me there was only ONE problem that needed to be fixed for just $250! Now that's honesty. Less than 10 times the price of his competitor.

Andy and his employee were nice, they were in and out quick, and they got the job done right.

I would definitely use Andy's Plumbing & Rooter Service again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!!!

Quick, reliable and helpful to clear a clogged shower drain. Friendly, good service. Would use again!

My ground floor toilets were blocked so I called Andy. He came ASAP and worked diligently to unclog the entire sewer line going out to the main. He is professional and experienced and offers competitive rates!

Very fast service
I was able to get him in 30 mins and he  fix the issue in 20.
Sucks that I wasted money on chemicals.

I called him around 6 p.m. on a Saturday because my water heater stopped working and he said he could come out that night.  He arrived around 7:30 and wore a mask the entire time.  Unfortunately he couldn't fix my old heater but he can install a new one tomorrow.  He had previously installed my old water heater and I was satisfied by that job.  He's very clear about costs and while he's not the cheapest, I think his prices are reasonable.  Plus he answers the phone.

I called him for an emergency repair on a Sunday morning, and he agreed to come by a few hours later. The scheduled time passes, so I message him about the arrival time. He then messages back saying that he simply forgot, and could no longer come. He did offer to return later in the week.

All the while, my bathroom sink was leaking into the wall.

This isn't simply unprofessional, but had consequences because I then had to pay a really high fee for another plumber to come at the last minute, and also discovered that the wall had been so soaked that it needed to be replaced.

Andy was great! Was easy to contact and able to come out quick to unclog a toilet with a deep clog. Would highly recommend him.

Thanks Andy!

Great work. Honest guy.

Tells the truth and does not try to over sell his jobs.

I had several plumbers come out to take a look at my plumbing issue (which isn't simple when dealing with outdated piping in an old condominium complex).

Andy was able to show up quickly and provide me with a free quote which is always appreciated. Compared to other top rated plumbers I requested a quote from, his pricing was excellent ($2200 compared to $3-4K)!  

He struck me as a very reasonable, friendly, and experienced licensed professional so I thought it was a no-brainer to go with him and am so grateful I did. I have some upcoming plumbing needs for the rest of my remodeling project and won't even bother calling anyone else for a quote the next time around. Andy's definitely my new go-to plumber!

Andy is the BEST! Had a leaky pipe at work, the day before Labor Day weekend. If no one could fix it, I was going to have to come in, and dump it out. Andy saved our weekend! And he charges very reasonably. Also, he's a super nice guy that's just here to help people. I'm so glad to have met him, and I'll call him every time, commercial and residential. Thanks again Andy!

Andy seems to think that his time is worth more than the time of President of the United States :)

I invited Andy to give me a quote for a VERY simple job, just need to install the new shower valve and connect the already installed sink. After checking everything, he gave me a flat rate quote of $650.00. So I asked him how long would the job take ... He said that it'd take all day, I asked him to tell me the specific number of hours and within the first 5 second, the time went from 2 hours to 3 hours to maybe 4 hours ...

Realistically, I know that a simple job like that won't take more than 2 hours 'cause I've already had quotes from other plumbers and since I've had all of the materials, the whole $650 was just the cost of his labor, which means he wanted to charge me $325 per hour :)

As a comparison, US President's salary is $400k a year, if you divide that by 2000 avg. work hours per year you'll get $200 - normal hourly rate for a President of the United State :) Mr. Andy here thinks he should be making nearly 2x as much :) I barely held myself from laughing in his face when he told me that it wouldn't be fair to charge a client an hourly rate, 'cause he might need to go to a store to buy something for me and spend time in a traffic :) Unless he thought he'd spend in traffic over 10 hours, he really had nothing to worry about :)

Another comparison - an avg. salary of a plumber in the state of California is $26.22 (from the entry level of $15.10 to the expert of $47.52) yet for some reason, Andy seems to think that his time is 10x more valuable than any other plumber in CA :)

He also said that he has a min. charge of $150.00 which is absolute MAX that he should possibly ask for a 2-hour job and even, in that case, he'd be making $75/hr or almost 2x the amount of the most expensive plumber in the state.

So my advice - do not waste your time! He will NOT give you a fair flat rate fee and will refuse to work on an hourly rate basis.

Andy's service definitely lives up tp the hype! I contacted him at 8:30am this morning about fixing my clogged pipes, and he managed to squeeze me in on the same day. I appreciate that he did additional work beyond what I had originally called him about too, right there on the spot (i.e. replacing the leaky trap on my very old sink). He's definitely going to be my go-to plumber going forward--Thanks for your help today, Andy!

Andy is great. Fixed everything quickly! Fast communication, explained the problem, would definitely hire again if needed

Andy you're INSANE if you believe that $550 is a fair price for a diagnosis!! I've reached out to three
more companies today and all quoted me $120-125... with the amount that I've already paid your guy Alberto, the work should've been done already! The fact that you're defending him saying $550 is a fair price says A LOT about you as a person

Andy saved the day! Our house's water wasn't getting hot. He came and took a look at our old water heater and said we needed a new one. He came with us to Lowes to pick out a new one and brought it back in his truck and finished the job in no time! Followed up with us as well to make sure everything was going smoothly. 10/10 would recommend! Thanks Andy!

So incredibly helpful! I had a plumbing emergency on a Saturday night (on Labor Day weekend), and so I wasn't sure I'd even be able to get on the phone with a plumber. Not only did I connect with Andy, but he was so so helpful. He wasn't able to make it out that day, so he called a colleague of his who came out to help me that night.

I'm so grateful that Andy was able to help with a same-day situation!

I  have a list of plumbers I call when need one. Of the most responsive and knowledgeable plumbers I have hired, Andy was amazing...and down to earth. He helped me trouble shoot, he took a very large old severely cracked main sewer pipe out of the wall with great ease and put the whole thing back together again in a matter of a few hours. His work was amazingly clean and tidy.  I am switching out my go-to plumbers and from now on I will call Andy first.  Such a great experience professionally and responsively.

You would think a plumber who tells me I should do the job myself would garner a super low rating, but Andy's honesty and willingness to save his customers money is why I'll call him again for any future plumbing issues that I can't fix.

A few nights ago around 10:30pm, I called several supposed 24 hour plumbers in a panic after a water supply line separated under our house when I tried to be Mr. Late Night Handyman and replace some leaky shutoff valves.  Andy was the only one who picked up.  He advised that it could wait until the morning as it wasn't an immediate emergency and he would be charging double time if he did make it out that night.  Fair enough.

He made it the next morning out after some delays (which he was communicative about), assessed the issue, and let me know it would be a tough job for him and fairly expensive for me due to the tight space and the extra time it would take to make the necessary repairs and undo the Mickey Mouse job of the previous homeowners. He straight up said the whole house will need a repipe with all of the issues he saw.  Gulp.  

He then gauged my comfort level with household repairs -as a first time homeowner for less than a year I've done a bit here and there- and said it would be a simple enough project for me to do on my own.   He explained what parts were needed (even giving me a few things from his van), how to make the repairs, and went on his way.

I got dirty, did the job, and felt pretty good about myself.  I appreciated Andy's honesty and encouragement enough that I called him the next day to fix and replace other things that I tried to do without success. He did a great job with those, so now I have a new go-to plumber.

Thanks, Andy!

He give a fair price and offer a good service. Champion plumber is come on time, fix us the problem very fast!
I recommend this company!
Task for owner Andy his the men!

My family and I would like to give Andy and his associate 5 stars for their quick response, phenomenal service, and very reasonable pricing. We've had plumbers in the past that have taken short-cuts with their work unbeknownst to us and we felt so cheated when plumber after plumber continued to do so causing us so much in costs whenever our home came up for inspection. Andy pointed out every error, gave thorough explanation, and broke down every penny us. Andy's is our go-to plumbing specialist now! We will recommend him to our family and friends. I hope this review brings this company more business that is well-deserved. Thank you Andy! And thanks for being so nice to our little pugs!

Had an emergency with my shower. Called Andy after a quick Yelp search. He responded immediately and scheduled a good time with me that was convenient. He came by and gave me a quote and explained to me that I needed to schedule a water shut off with the building for the repair as it wasn't a quick fix. Andy helped me manage the water shut off for the job and also saved me a few hundred by not having to replace some of the tile in the shower that a few previous plumbers told me I would have to do to fix the problem. Great communication as he was always in contact with me via text and phone. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that needs work from small to big. Great customer service and quality work for a very fair price. Thank you Andy!

We love Andy and his team! Our toilet broke right before Christmas, and he was able to come to us quickly to snake it. When that didn't work, he refused to charge his normal hourly rate since he couldn't fix it. The next week we bought a new toilet, which he installed perfectly and hauled the old one away -- all for a reasonable price. Highly recommended, and we'll definitely use him again.

Thank you Andy! Fast, reliable service! And a life saver! Best plumber in this area! Friendly and efficient!

Andy and his wife were super professional and did an amazing job within the same day of us calling. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and would refer to anyone in need of any awesome plumber. They're also honest and reasonably priced!

Thank you!!!!!

Andy and Lorenzo are amazing! After months of plumbing issues they identified the source and replaced the root infested sewer pipes. They were knowledgeable, professional and wonderful to work with.

AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.

I didn't hire this man, my real estate agent did, saying that he had a lot of good reviews on Yelp. After our experience with Andy this morning I don't understand how that's possible. Going through inspections on a newly renovated home and there was an issue with the tankless water heater. My agent couldn't get the guy she wanted so she called Andy and he agreed to come out at 9:45am, with a quote of $125 to look at the water heater because the hot water wasn't coming on and also check the pipes underneath the house because the general inspector told us there was moisture near the front sewer line. Andy arrived about ten minutes late and he does not have the best bedside manner so to speak. He went through the house and we turned on the faucets and ran the water. He stated the obvious, that the hot water wasn't coming out. Yeah, that's why we called you.

We take him to the water thermostat which is set to 120 degrees so there should be hot water. The seller's agents are there as well and we all take him to the tankless water heater and we go over everything. He doesn't know what it could be, maybe says the problem is within the water heater. He proceeds to go under the house and my agent and I stay with him. He then calls another plumber (?) to talk, admitting he doesn't know what the problem is. The guy on the other end gives him a possibility, which he then repeats to us. Fine. Whatever, but we ask him to check the pipes for the leak our general inspector put in his report--like my agent has asked him to do when they spoke over the phone--he doesn't seem to understand what we're asking, even though he agreed to it, so we say it over and over until he gets it. He sees moisture underneath the house but he doesn't know what it could be.

At this point, getting anywhere with Andy is taking forever and the seller has brought in his own plumber to take a look. I need to leave for work so I write Andy a check for $125, which is what he quoted to my agent. As my agent had brought him out to do a professional inspection of the plumbing she asks for his write-up on what he thought were the issues as well as a quote for possible repairs. This is where it goes off the rails. Andy gets upset that he has to basically do what he was called out here to do (and my agent told him over the phone she would like a written report and bid) telling us that he doesn't need to write up a report because the other plumber is there to fix is. But that's not what was agreed upon, so my agent reminds him it was part of his job.

Andy then tells us that he's going to charge us MORE for writing the report. There's a back and forth between my agent and Andy, which I was witness to, where she tells him that despite the other plumber she also needs a written report from him because that's going to go in our own paperwork during escrow on the house. Andy gets upset and hands the check back to me, telling me he doesn't want my money. He goes on to complain about having to come out, that my agent hadn't told him she needed a written report (I was there, she even said it multiple times to him as he was doing his inspection and he would nod and say yeah).

Before it becomes a full blown argument my agent actually apologizes to him if there was any miscommunication (I don't know what their phone call was, but again, she asked him MULTIPLE times that she'd need him to write up his report and he agreed). At this point my agent just wants him to leave because now the owner is there as well as the other agents and this guy is awful and unprofessional and whining about basically doing his job. I give him the check back, telling him that he did a job so I'll pay him. He takes the check and agrees to just write up a quick assessment and his quote. Fine. Yay! We think the problem is solved but five minutes later Andy comes out of his truck and asks if we've seen his check. He thinks he's dropped it on the ground. I have to stop myself from laughing out loud because this has become absurd. We take the time to look on the ground for the check but I and my agent tell him I handed it to him, he had it in his hand. He doesn't know where it is. He gets back in the truck and I have to get to work so I leave, assuming he'll find it in his pocket or his truck.

Now, the rest of this is second hand from my agent but she calls me as I'm driving to tell me she got into a full blown argument with Andy in the middle of the street. He threatened to take her to small claims court because HE LOST MY CHECK. She's pissed, but she gets another call. When she calls me back she tells me Andy found my check.

Honestly, I'm happy he found it because I never want to see this guy again. I have NO idea why he's gotten so many good reviews on this site. In my thankfully brief encounter with him he was awful and unprofessional and didn't really seem to know what he was doing. Buyer beware.

My favorite plumber I can count on him anytime andy has done several work for us in our home and our business great work great attitude and great prices TRUSTWORTHY

Andy took the time to explain everything over the phone in advance, and is a knowledgeable and nice guy! He and his team are now my go-to plumbing service. This time around, he recommended I buy a tool myself to save around $100, and that it was an easy fix; but if there's anything else I can't do, I've got his number - thanks man!

Made an appointment and Andy the plumber said to text him with my information.  I waited all day and he didn't even show up.  He called me late in the evening and said he couldn't come.  If you're going to take appointments make sure you show up buddy.  Wasting other people's time is a big no no.

Andy did an excellent job on my water heater. I have used Andy for years and have always had great service. His prices are fair. He shows up on time and most importantly he's a very nice person. I think I've been using Andy's plumbing since the early 2000's
This is a plumber you need to hold on to.

He was very fast!  great job! He came out to unclog my dishwasher and helped figure out what was wrong with it!

I found Andy to be prompt, helpful, and he followed through well.

I had a mainline clog and called a different plumber first, but when they arrived they wouldn't clear it for me because it involved removing the toilet. I called Andy and he called me back, he was very good at returning text messages. He was able to come out the next day for me. I felt like he always made sure to keep me informed as to his schedule and what he could do for me.

i had a plumbing issue and made an appointment with andy. he called and said he was in the area and would just be able to come right away, which was great. he was able to figure out the problem right away and got it fixed fast. andy was also very personable and polite, a genuinely nice person. definitely recommend!

Called him and he was able to come over right away to fix the issue. Great guy and great communication. I would certainly call him again and would recommend anyone else to do the same

Andy gave us a heads up on his arrival time and cleared the clog within 10 minutes of walking in the door. Great, fast service.

We had Andy to help with the gas leak again! He was very professional! He walked us though the process, and let us know what to expect. It was a hard work as the gas leak occurred behind the wall in a condo building. Andy was able to fix it promptly and nicely.
Andy really thinks and care about his customers. Highly recommend!

Professional plumber, doesn't matter what people say, quick and efficient, recommend good plumber for this areas!

Andy was so kind and came out quickly to my late night plumbing emergency. After calling so many places with no luck, he came through and helped me out! Definitely recommend.

Andy is top notch and extremely professional. He was very good with communicating and being very flexible. His work is high quality and I will be in touch with him in the future when we need him. You can not go wrong using this company.

Andy is a life savior. We accidentally got a small measuring spoon stuck in our garbage disposal. I was able to take everything apart, but could not get it out. My attempt took me several hours. So I eventually gave in and decided to set up an appointment with a plumber. I tried to get in contact with four different companies. Many turned me down due to it being the holidays, but Andy was there! He was able to get it out within 30 minutes and had my sink working properly quickly. I now have me a new plumber that I can rely on!

Andy was awesome!! Not only was he able to give me a quick quote over the phone but when he got to my place we realized we needed a converter to install a faucet we wanted to replace.   He went out of his way to pick up the piece and installed the faucet, unclogged our backed-up kitchen sink and he did it at a very reasonable price.  He was also very quick.  I would highly recommend him for anybody who is looking for a plumbing services!

I call Andy any time I have a plumbing issue and he is able to make time for me, he is professional, a great guy, gets the job done quickly, efficiently and reasonably.  His services are the hidden secret for our Hollywood area!  (I almost feel bad letting the secret out!).  The BEST!

Andy was great, quick response and had great communication with him. We were out of town and had to coordinate the repair at apartment unit over the phone. Will definitely use him again!

Andy is amazing, was fast to get here and fixed the problem w no issues.  Would highly recommend.

With guests staying over, we woke up to toilets that wouldn't flush.  Andy check availability of his crew, and when they were not finished with other jobs, Andy came over himself and was on the job later in the morning.  He first tried to snake out the main line, but got caught up in roots.  He called in his high-pressure water guy and the two of them cleared the line, going over it several times to make sure (confirmed by camera) that all the roots were gone.   While the added service was more expensive than I had originally planned, Andy worked with me and we came to an agreeable price.  He was attentive, professional, and did not try to oversell additional work. I appreciated his prompt service and his gentle and friendly attention to our neighbor, getting us access to my neighbors driveway to complete the work.  I will definitely call on Andy for future work.

Andy is the go to guy for quality work and quick turnaround. I called him based on the reviews here and he really delivered. I needed a water line installed for a refrigerator ice maker so I reached out to him. First off, he answered the phone personally and came down for a quote right away. Once he saw the scope of the job he gave me a fair quote. He and his crew came down the next day and did a top notch job. They are total pros, so they worked quick and cleaned up nicely, even sending me pics of the work once it was completed. I won't hesitate to call Andy again!

Andy was great. Showed up on time.  My problem was difficult because the access to the shower was hard because he couldn't go through the back wall.  He found a way around that and was able to fix my broken shower in 2 hours. I highly recommend Andy.

I am the General Manager for Salvage Bar in DTLA.  Andy's Plumbing fix our problem right away and was top notch at customer service I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs!  

Vincenzo Thomas Amato
General Manager
(213) 688-7755  |  Telephone            
717 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, California 90017

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I have 3 types of reviews (With the 3rd being the most important!) to write about him:
1) The work he has done:
I had Andy come out to change some pipes in the basement of my house a couple months ago. When he changed them, it led to a blackish looking water splashing all over the mirrors and floors of the basement. He left without cleaning out and when once it dried, I was unable to to get rid of the marks. As a result, the mirrors were permanently stained with an ugly black mark rendering them useless. The worst part is, when I told him he left the work area dirty, he said he was going to make it out to clean it when he had the time and ended up coming back about a month later only to discover the marks couldn't be cleaned off.

2) His social interaction and motives:
Fast forward to today, it looked like the pipes he installed were leaking again so I had him come back out. When he took a look at it, he discovered it was from a leak that was above the pipe dripping down onto the pipe. He called me after discovering it wasn't a problem with his pipes telling me Don't ever call me out to your house again (no joke, those exact words) all because I'm not knowledgable with pipes and couldn't tell it was leaking from above.

There was another incident 3 or 4 months ago when our water heater stopped working so I decided to give him a second chance and take a look at it. It turns out the water heater flames were out and all it took was hitting a switch to reignite it. He spent 5 minutes doing it and tried charging us $100 for it. He prides himself on always helping you out and giving you a fair price. This didn't show a fair price for 5 mins of labor that requires little to no knowledge (If I had read the label I would have figured it out myself). If he wanted to help out, he would have asked me to check the label on it to see if the heater is ignited over the phone.

3) Take these yelp reviews with a grain of salt:
Something to consider with all these reviews is that he gives his customers a yelp review discount if you write a positive review. I initially wrote a great review despite the stained mirrors just to get a $25 discount. So in reality, it is basically like he is paying each person $25 to write a positive review for him, to look at it another way. And as in my case, I initially wrote a 5 star review when he deserved the 1 star I'm giving him now.

TWO MINUTES. That's the time it took for Andy to fix my garbage disposal. AMAZING. Called Andy two nights ago and he was able to accommodate me last minute for the weekend. He made sure to follow up and call me when he was on his way. And unlike most plumbers, he was honest and fair in his pricing. Thanks Andy! You're the best.

Andy came over on very short notice to repair a gas leak. He was quick, efficient, and courteous.

I had a faulty stem in my shower replaced by Andy. Andy did a great job and was responsive. He was patient and worked with the engineer in my apartment building to complete the repair.

Andy is great! He responds quickly, is fairly priced and gets the job done. We called him for our garbage disposal and tankless water heater and he fixed both within 20 minutes! I'm so thankful for his services and will be calling him again if any plumbing issues arise.

10/10 Highly recommend. Need a plumber? Call this man! Knowledgeable, resourceful, respectful & service-oriented were my results. My neighbors had positive comments on his crew. I sourced Andy from Yelp based on his reviews & the fact that he is local. I support local. I had a slow toilet that finally would not empty. I called another local service I'd used for years. The guys that showed up weren't in company trucks. Turns out the business had been sold & sourced by subs on commission. They told me my sewer had a lot of breaks, should be sleaved and gave me a crazy $$ bid. Yelp helped me find Andy. I immediately liked that he answered the phone. We set a time & he arrived on time. In the end we wound up replacing the entire clay & original iron line of my 1925 house in 3 stages. In stage 2 they had to dig a 7.5 ft hole in my front yard! Neighbors were amazed that the crew swept not only the sidewalk but the street. Andy is thorough: noted some items that were fine in 1925 but not today. Wrong size, not strapped properly, etc. Got them fixed. Andy was very easy to work with. If I texted he responded. If I called he answered. Excellent cleanup of the entire site every day. Every worker was extremely courteous to me, my family and the neighborhood. All this during COVID-19! One neighbor had asked me that crew not park near their driveway. I mentioned it and the worker immediately ran to move their vehicle! I didn't even ask. Awesome.
I am happy and have peace of mind. Bottom line: added Andy as a contact in my phone. If you call him I bet you will do the same.

Andy crushed it for me today. It's Sunday first of all. Second of all he answered my call pronto and was at my house a couple hours later. Relaxed and knowledgeable with a good attitude and all the tools a pro needs. He charged me a fair price to unclog the main line under the house, explained everything and showed me a few other things that need work. He saw another small problem we had and applied an easy fix so I would have to say YES I recommend him one hundred percent!

Andy provided excellent service afterhours, had a pipe leaking water all over the bathroom floor, he came within 45 minutes took care of the job perfectly and for a great price. I highly recommend him.

The floor drains in our bakery started overflowing on a Sunday evening. We called Andy, and he came within a couple hours of our call. He was a lifesaver, cleaning out the main line, so we would be able to open on Monday morning. He is extremely knowledgeable and careful in his work. He even offered to stop by and replace our drain caps for free when he's back in the neighborhood.

Very nice plumber，be punctual and the price he charge is fair. We would like to refer you to our friends.

He came to unclog a 60 year old apt kitchen drain. Since this clog was the 3rd time this year that the same drain needed cleaning I can attest that Andy knows his stuff compared to other plumbers that I have  used. He expertly fishes the snake from the top of the kitchen sink without removing the under the sink plumbing. He runs water to unclog the drain while pushing the snake down the pipe. He was done in under 30 minutes. He inspected the remaining drain lines down to the main drain. What more can you ask? Maybe a new abs drain line instead of the existing old rusted cast iron pipe.

Andy was great. He was easy to get in touch with, knowledgable and available when I needed him. He fixed the plumbing issues right away. Very nice plumber and I highly recommend him. Thanks Andy!!!!

Wonderful!!  Andy is such a nice guy and had my garbage disposal fixed in less than half hour. He wasn't as expensive as some of the others. He helped me work through if I needed a new garbage disposal. Decided not to replace it. His magnet is going on my refrigerator, so if I need a plumber, I'm calling him.

I had a plumbing emergency today! I went on yelp and chose Andy's. He is in my area. I called him and he came over with in the hour. While he was here he gave me estimates for other work house needs. I had called another plumber in the area and they left me on hold! Andy is fast and friendly. I look forward to working with Andy in the future.

When I found out I had a clogged drain in my store, I immediately began searching for a plumber to get the job done immediately. Andy was very prompt and professional in getting back to me. We were in constant communication from the minute he agreed to come take a look, till the job was completed. He also gave us a very reasonable and fair price for his services. I would definitely recommend him to anyone else looking for a solution to any plumbing problems. Will definitely be in touch should I have any more plumbing issues in the future.

Outstanding! Andy answered right away, which is probably hard to do in his profession, set the best time for me to have him come out. During diagnosis, it looked like it could be a bigger job than expected but he was able to get it done right then and there (always good news) and cleaned up incredibly fast. I'll be recommending him often!

Called Andy for a clogged kitchen drain.
He came promptly and fixed my problem.
Gave me some advice for future repairs and things to look out for.

I ordered a new washing machine & dryer from Lowe's... they delivered and were about 80% done with install when they saw a super tiny leak, told me to call a plumber, and left.
Found Andy on Yelp & he was here within 10minutes. Andy taped up the hose bibbs and helped me move the new appliances in. Will definitely be keeping his card and happy to recommend him. Thank you!

We had a clog in our kitchen sink and my husband took the parts out. Andy was nice enough to spend extra time putting back the parts without additional charge and he also fixed the clog 30-40 feet down through the pipe line.

I called Andy at 6pm on a Thursday and he was at my house in 40 minutes. Quickly diagnosed the problem and fixed in less than 2 hours. Very pleased with how quickly he made this problem go away for me!

Andy was nice to come on a Saturday and in short notice. Very professional and quick work! Thank you Andy! Will be calling you again if something happens!

Andy was able to respond to our call to investigate a gas leak on the same day.  He briefed us on his plan to determine the scope of the problem, informing us they can be hard to trace in older buildings.  He also took care to explain the process he would use to narrow down the possible sources as not to have to do destructive searches unnecessarily.  

Andy and his partner Manny worked through a number of gas leak issues and addressed our issue on a reasonable schedule.  The cost was moderate, but given the gas company's feedback that the work was done well, we felt good about the outcome.