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Dakota Plumbing

Dakota Plumbing

Plumbing Service
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Description


We provide expert troubleshooting by a trained and licensed plumber, utilizing the most advanced equipment available in order to diagnose and resolve even the most difficult of plumbing issues, including water heater installations and repairs, garbage disposal repairs, and more! We handle everything from new installs to repairs including: Leak Detection & Repair Slab Leaks Water heaters Faucets Toilets Drain Cleaning and Sewer Jetting Garbage Disposals Gas Pipe Leaks and Repairs Tub & Shower Valves Water Pressure Regulators Sewer Video Inspection Underground pipe locating Copper Pipe Re-routes and Repairs Water Softener Systems Sink Installation Water Shut-off Valves Hose Bibs House Repipe Dishwasher Installation Refridgerator Waterline Installation

HISTORY


Established in 2004.
I started my business and a family in south Orange County in 2004. The business remains family owned and operated to this day.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER


Originally from North Dakota, I worked commercially as a plumber in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose for several years. Early in my career, I completed the plumbing training program at LA Trade Tech College and underwent an apprenticeship.  I decided to acquire my license and break out on my own in 2004.

Reviews


Vickie H.
Vickie H.
7/30/2019
Great service.  Justin does an excellent job and a great clean up.  Second time he has been to the house in Irvine.  On time.  I really appreciate him taking off his shoes.  Plumbers in the past just look at me like an alien when I hand them clean booties.  I like the way Justin explains everything that he is going to do, before he does it.  You won't go wrong with Justin.

Hailey H.
Hailey H.
10/11/2013 12:00:00 SA
I was looking to replace my current kitchen sink and faucet and several other plummets claimed they could not do that work for many different reasons however Dakota plumbing came, and did a perfect job! I was extremely happy with the results. They were very professional, clean and respectful to my property! Highly recommend!

Mark A.
Mark A.
1/17/2014
Dakota Plumbing came through. Needed to replace diverter for shower and they did a good job. Quick response time, friendly over the phone and in person. Affordable rates too. Thank you!!

Jigar V.
Jigar V.
02/09/2019 12:00:00 SA
I have used Dakota Plumbing for all the water leaks and water heater replacement for my home.  Justin is very friendly, honest, punctual, professional and very affordable.  There are no hidden costs or anything and he will explain everything upfront, which is a great peace of mind for any homeowner!

Karen P.
Karen P.
09/10/2013 12:00:00 SA
Excellent service, excellent quality. Dakota plumbing was the one contractor that wasn't referred to me, I found them on Yelp. I was initially nervous, that fear was dispelled the moment Brendan walked into my kitchen. None of the unexpected activities fazed him. He was pleasant, diligent, professional, clean and did an outstanding job. I have already referred him to others in my area. All my future plumbing needs will go to Dakota Plumbing.

Andrew M.
Andrew M.
7/30/2010
Great plumber, have used him twice in the last 4 years, pleasant, honest, good pricing.

CJ V.
CJ V.
10/19/2018
Spoke with Dakota Plumbing today and I was so impressed with his honesty and help!!! Highly recommend calling if you are looking for a fair and honest human being!

Jay O.
Jay O.
6/18/2022
I had a drain leaking in the wall into my kids bedroom. I went through my home warranty and they were charging me extra for the work to be done. I was working with Rewind Mold Remediation and they recommended Justin over to me to get a second opinion on the work to be done. I CAN NOT BE ANY HAPPIER! Justin was very responsive over text and was able to complete the job right away. Fair quote. Very transparent. Professional. He is someone I would call upon again if I have any issues with my plumbing. Thank you Justin!

Gregg B.
Gregg B.
6/14/2019
Justin never ceases to impress me with his customer service.
Almost two years ago I had Dakota Plumbing change all of the water valves & stainless flexible lines along with three toilets.
A few days ago on a Sunday, my wife noticed a value with a slight drip under one of the master bath sinks. We immediately e-mailed Josh and he scheduled us in for the next day. Josh came out himself and since was a fairly new value instead of attempting to fix it, he replaced it. Even though it was almost two years old, he did not charges us. He values his customers and want them to be long term customers. He is honest, efficient and does quality work.  Dakota Plumbing is a real plumbing company with trained plumbers. They are not the quick drain cleaner plumbers that are rarely trained full service plumbers.
You would not go wrong giving Josh and his team at Dakota Plumbing an opportunity to impress you as well.

Debbie H.
Debbie H.
4/16/2013
Call this company on Sunday, (no hot water) schedule an appointment for me on Monday morning. Arrived on time, very nice guy. Completed the project and all is working excellently. Will be hiring this company again.
Thanks for your quick and outstanding service.

Yt C.
Yt C.
7/19/2019
great price and service. I am very happy about it.

He gave almost half price compared to other plumbers. and was.honest and hard working.

I will use him again.

Neil M.
Neil M.
9/27/2013
- Called ahead to let me know he was running late well before the appointment time, confirmed the time still worked for me
- Friendly
- Explained the problem
- Didn't make a mess
- $25 off for saying I found them on yelp

Chris H.
Chris H.
3/23/2013
Great plumber and would highly recommend to others! I was grateful for Justin accomodating me into his schedule the same day.  Brendan arrived at the time agreed upon, was very professional, friendly and knew his stuff.  He explained what the problems were and took care of them in a timely and efficient manner, cleaning up after himself. It's a very nice feeling knowing I can trust them and will have no hesitation calling them again in the future. Thanks for standing out from the others!

Alice S.
Alice S.
4/27/2017
We had a yard drain that was completely plugged. I called around for quotes and was blown away at how much they wanted. Called Dakota Plumbing, they gave me a reasonable quote, Justin and his crew came out the next day completely cleared our drains and charged us a very fair price. The were very professional and knew what they were doing. Would definitely recommend them.

Denise L.
Denise L.
2/21/2019
Great job! Justin showed up on time, did great quality work, used high quality parts, explained everything and answered all my questions. If you need a good plumber in south OC, this is the one to call!

Eric R.
Eric R.
10/20/2016
If I could give this company more than 5 stars I would. I have used many plumbers over the years and this is the first time that I ever had a plumber show up at the beginning of the 2 hour time window and then on top of it he did all of the repairs before the window was even finished!

I got a new water shut off valve installed and also had leak fixed at my sprinkler system where the water intake was. Both of those items were completed in under 2 hours and for a reasonable cost.

I really appreciates Dakota Plumbing's excellent service. I highly recommend them for your next plumbing issue!

Jeff P.
Jeff P.
9/13/2016
Fantastic communications.  Fair pricing, expert workmanship. Cleaned up afterward.  Could not ask for anything more.

Manoj P.
Manoj P.
01/03/2020 12:00:00 SA
Justin was prompt. He gave a 1 hr window for his appointment. Arrived on time and performed the work clean and like a professional. Thank you.

Anton V.
Anton V.
10/25/2016
The team at Dakota Plumbing has worked on my wife's office suite on several different occasions including repairing clogged sinks, replacing damaged valves, and installing new sinks and fixtures. What I like most about working with them is that they explain every step of the process so that I fully understand what the problem and solution is. No hidden fees and extra gimmicks, very straight forward company! They are also very responsive and reliable, they showed up promptly to their appointments every time and work until the job is finished. Great company!

Tom Z.
Tom Z.
11/24/2018
About 2 weeks ago, I had an urgent issue with a toilet in my rental in Mission Viejo. I called a plumber and the camera saw some roots in the sewer line and they offered the solution to break the concrete or dig from outside to replace a short section of the main sewer line.  Since the distance between the toilet and the maintenance point (where camera went down) are less than 5 feet, I called a few plumbers and the solutions they gave from break the concrete to hydro-jet the main sewer.  Only Justin from Dakota Plumbing explained this is a typical problem that the root grow from outside into the maim sewer and solution is to cut the root from the toilet bottom, remove the root inside the sewer line and then treated with Rootx.  As I saw, it was exactly the problem Justin described and he fixed the problem quickly.  Not only he saved me time and money, his expertise and confidence also won my trust! I'll definitely hire him for future plumbing jobs.

Tom B.
Tom B.
11/25/2014
Ripped Off.  Charged us $328 for unclogging our toilet..It originally cost us $285.00 for the toilet and to have it installed and this was about 4 yrs ago and Dakota Plumbing gave us an invoice for $328.00 to unclog it.  You have got to be kidding me.  Less than an Hour of Work...I'm in the wrong line of work....

David R.
David R.
1/15/2019
I have used Dakota Plumbing several times over the years and have had excellent service each time. The latest was in early Jan 2019 where Justin replaced valve cartridges for the roman tub faucets in the master bath. Justin completed the work in a timely and professional manner and the pricing was more than fair.  I would highly recommend Dakota Plumbing for any plumbing needs.

Mike M.
Mike M.
04/04/2013 12:00:00 SA
I was turned down for a plumbing job considered minor, i.e. costs only $350 ;) I guess the economy is booming for the plumbing industry. Shame on me for having a small water leak.

Robert L.
Robert L.
12/17/2014
Justin and Brandon did a great job at a good price.  They are an honest company and cost less than any other plumber I've used for the same job--tree roots causing a main line drain blockage.  Brandon was a nice guy who knew a lot about plumbing, who took him time to do a complete job and then cleaned up after himself.  I will definitely call them again.

Dave B.
Dave B.
08/07/2013 12:00:00 SA
I'm a senior and called this company thinking that I may have needed a main drain cleaned out.  It turned out that I needed two new toilets.  He was there 15 minutes and charged me $139 for a service call.  I asked him how much it would cost if I bought the toilets and he installed them.  He said $200 each.  That is about twice what I got from others.  This company is a rip off in my opinion and appears to try and take advantage of the senior citizens.  BEWARE!!!!

Patricia S.
Patricia S.
05/07/2013 12:00:00 SA
Great company!  My water heater leaked.  Called Justin.  He was very professional and efficient in getting it serviced the same day!  He called me a few times to inform me as to when the technician was going to come out to fix it.  When Daniel came, I found him to be very courteous, knowledgeable  and skilled.  He went out of his way to save me money, for which I am very grateful.  They have my highest recommendation.  Patricia

Robert B.
Robert B.
7/26/2012
Justin is great.  I had a very difficult problem where a piece of tile had slid down our shower drain from a previous remodel. It was wedged in the pipe about 6ft down the drain and caused our shower pan to back up with water whenever taking a shower. He was able to see the tile in the drain via his camera.  I was fully prepared to either tear out part of a ceiling and a wall to get to it.  Another option was to go through an outside wall which would require a lot of demo and repair.  Justin tried various things for a couple of hours with no success.  We were ready to go through the stucco wall but Justin thought about it for a bit and approached it a different way.  

He cut a small hole in the drywall of our little toilet room that backs up against the shower, cut into a vent pipe and went down the pipe with a big industrial size snake.  He broke up that tile and flushed it out through the main drain.  Problem solved.  The only thing I have to repair is about a 12x12 piece of drywall - pretty easy.  He was on time, he cleaned everything up, we discussed various options and he approached the problem as if it were his own house - not wanting to cause damage to my ceilings, moulding, stucco, etc.  I will definately be saving his business card - but hopefully I won't need to call him again.

Bill W.
Bill W.
11/23/2011
This guy knows his stuff. Prompt, efficient and reasonably priced. I highly recommend him.

T N.
T N.
11/06/2015 12:00:00 SA
Found water pooling in our garage this morning, called Dakota Plumbing and within half an hour Justin was there. He immediately found the source of the leak (failing pipe joint in the wall), explained the problem to us, and repaired it. We were lucky he was able to repair it immediately before there was more damage to our house! His promptness and quality of work is exceptional, we will be referring all our family and friends to Dakota Plumbing!

Delia M.
Delia M.
10/26/2013
Beware!!! I called for a repair to my non-stop running toilet and for the installation of two faucets.  The plumber called and let me know he was ten minutes behind schedule, which I appreciated, and he quickly repaired my bathroom in about 15 minutes--I was pleased.  The part was about $15 and he charged me $75 total.  He then proceeded to tell me that I needed to replace the valve stops under the sink--totally understandable, but here is where things went awry, he told me they cost $50 EACH! (And I needed 4!)   I've had many faucets replaced and never heard of such a thing.  I looked it up on Lowe's website and also sent my brother (who is a plumber) a text.  I quickly saw that the parts were only between $5 and $10 on Lowe's and I asked him about that.  He laughed at my use of the word Lowe's as if it carries inferior parts.  I said fine, what is the name of the product you are giving me so I can verify this $50 cost...of course he could not provide that information.  I confirmed with him that the $200 for those parts did not include the installation of the faucets/his labor.  Nope, that $200 was just for the parts.  I told him I was fine with the repair to my toilet and that would be all.  He laughed at me and said, go ahead and call another plumber they will charge you $90 for each piece!  He went outside and wrote up my invoice.  By the time he returned, I had heard from my brother, the plumber, who said no, they shouldn't cost more than $15 each...now I can understand a mark up, but that was ridiculous!  And his attitude sucked!  When I told him what my brother said, he was very defensive and said, I'm not going to discuss it with you.  And he left.   To be fair, he seemed knowledgeable and timely, however, he seemed after easy prey...a single mother with two little girls in the house I guess seemed easy prey to him!  WRONG!!!  :(

Sherry S.
Sherry S.
5/14/2017
We've used Dakota three different times and have always been happy with the work. This last time I had an older, cranky toilet and it was proving challenging to fix. The guys were determined to find a solution when someone else might've tried to sell me a new toilet. I really appreciated the attention they gave and the solution that resolved the situation.

Antonia S.
Antonia S.
1/14/2014
I want to update my review because the owner actually called and seemed genuinely sincere about feeling bad because we were not happy with what we were charged.  He actually offered to reverse the payment but, since we felt that the job was successfully completed just not complex enough to justify the price, he ended up sending us a check for a hundred dollars.  He seems like someone who should do very well with his make the customer happy attitude and we wish him well in his business.

Maria M.
Maria M.
7/21/2016
Great company. Especially like Brendan
Used them 3 times in the last two month for different issues. Very prompt and Job well done.
Recommend them highly!
Maria M
Lake Forest

Sunny V.
Sunny V.
12/30/2015
I emailed Dakota plumbing with 2 photos and requested a quote. Justin responded quickly with a quote and availability over the next few days. Brandon arrived within the window they gave me and did a quick and thorough job. He cleaned up after himself and was polite and professional. I used the Yelp deal of $50 for $100 voucher. I didn't compare prices with other plumbers but was happy with Dakota Plumbing. As a realtor, I collected some of their business cards and will happily refer them. ~ Sunny with Sunshine Homes in Portola Hills.

Vickie H.
Vickie H.
11/29/2012
Look no further- this is the plumber you want to call! Justin is so calm, assesses the problem and then gets right to it! Completely professional, fast & neat; his truck is a reflection of how organized he is! He and his assistant were awesome! They  replaced an old fireplace gas line fitting that was impossible to remove!  I'd give 10 stars if I could!!

Sharon S.
Sharon S.
07/07/2021 12:00:00 SA
A very honest and fair plumber. We highly recommend to anyone who needs any plumbing services. We have used this plumber several times and the work has been great and our problems were fixed and never recurred.  

You will be very happy to use Justin and know your plumbing needs will be resolved.  We would give him more than five stars if that option were available.

Sue M.
Sue M.
7/20/2018
I had Dakota Plumbing out twice in the past few months.  First time was to replace water supply fittings to my washing machine.  The second time was to track-down a leak in my wall on an emergency basis.  That turned-out to be a pin hole in my old copper piping.  Both times the service was first-rate and competitively priced.

Billy W.
Billy W.
11/05/2015 12:00:00 SA
Excellent, professional, punctual!! Couldn't be happier with our recent service call! My wife called and was shaken when she discovered our main line had ruptured. They came right out and repaired it within an hour and did very clean work for a reasonable price! They saved the day for us!

Dave E.
Dave E.
3/21/2016
Needed a upgrade on a toilet, called Dakota to get it done. Excellent info on phone regarding best toilet to get, scheduled a time and waited for their guy.
Brendan (sp?) was here exactly when scheduled, removed and installed in quick order. Very neat work, attention to detail--caulked base of new toilet, wiped down everything and left room spotless! Brendan even hauled off the box of my HD purchase.  I'll be using this business next time we need something done--excellent service from start to finish. AND price was exactly as quoted !  Great local company!!
Came back 3/21/16 to help my neighbors, they were just as pleased as I was!  They had a new faucet installed and Brendan fixed a air gap problem with their dishwasher--quality all the way !!

Yoko B.
Yoko B.
6/15/2015
I called in the morning. They gave me a two hour window midday. I asked them to call on their way. They called at the earliest of the two hour window. Brendan came, he saw, he conquered! We had a nasty smell from a nasty clog. He was patient and professional. He took off the toilet and snaked the drain for an hour straight, taking time to check his progress with the video camera as he went down (which means dragging the auger back out, camera back in, taking the camera out, then snaking again). He reset the toilet, no wobbles, beautiful caulk work, bathroom clean, no wax sticky mess, no dirty water residue anywhere, no sign that a plumber had just worked there. The bonus is the $50 for $100 deal going on now. It got me to call them, and their good work will keep me. I will call them on my next plumbing issue, and I recommend them for my friends and family to use on their plumbing misfortunes.

Steve S.
Steve S.
11/24/2017
Guy seemed diligent, honest, worked hard to clear my sink drain then a back yard drain full of roots. Was well worth the service!

Eric S.
Eric S.
2/27/2012
Justin was prompt and professional. He put in a washer outlet box and modified a water heater overflow pipe in an hour and a half--at a reasonable price considering the quality of the work performed.

I will ask him to come out again when I remodel my bathrooms.

Scott V.
Scott V.
9/25/2022
We had a leak in the garage.  Justin, who we've been using for years,  came out immediately and accessed the situation. After finding the leak and opening the wall.... slab leak!! He suggested an entire house repipe a we've had three slab leaks previously.  Justin then recommended a repipe company that he is comfortable with and they repiped the entire house the follpwing day.  Without Justin's recommendation and awesome work, we'd still be without water and waiting for a repipe. Thank you!!

Matt M.
Matt M.
02/02/2017 12:00:00 SA
I had Dakota Plumbing to my condo for two separate jobs. The first was to replace the pressure regulator and gate-type shutoff valve (the originals from 1983) with new fittings including a ball valve for the shutoff. I felt really bad for Brandon who had to work outside in the rain, and with several other contractors all descending on my place at once. He went right to work and about an hour and a half later, he was done. He did a great job and left no evidence of his presence other than the newly installed hardware. He didn't even complain about the rain, which was pretty heavy while he was working.

I also wanted to relocate the gas pipe for my kitchen range from the high point on the wall where the original builders installed it to the correct place near the floor. Based on my first positive experience I decided to call Dakota Plumbing again. They don't do drywall repair, a fact that they CLEARLY communicated to me before they even took the job, Brandon (on a repeat visit) very carefully cut through the wall and put the pieces back in place which made the repair quick and easy.

I was able to schedule both jobs in advance, and got a 100% accurate quote over the phone. Both times Brandon showed up right on time. They did ask if they could reschedule the second job due to a sudden rush of work, but that wasn't a problem because I didn't have an emergency.

Dakota Plumbing is a good, ethical, and honest company that deserves their positive reputation on Yelp.I wouldn't hesitate to call them again.

Kath D.
Kath D.
7/26/2020
Jason did a great job. He showed up at the appointed time and made all of the repairs that we needed. There were lots of little problems that he was able to fix in a short time for a reasonable price.

Dave F.
Dave F.
11/08/2016 12:00:00 SA
Brenden did excellent work and very detailed craftsmanship, just what I wanted. He did the shower drain, replaced the two handled to single, raised the main head and piped for separate hand head with diverted valve. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone.

Jonathan G.
Jonathan G.
12/29/2015
I needed something last minute and hit up a few of the local businesses on Yelp.  I am the type of person who appreciates a no nonsense type of approach to goods and services... it shocks how me how even some owners who actively use sites like Yelp don't make much effort in this area.

After contacting a couple businesses that just left me annoyed, Justin stood out.  He was quick to respond to questions and provided the most up front information regarding pricing, scheduling, etc. The technician sent out, Brendan, was equally thorough and professional in his work, not to mention right on time.  I would not hesitate to use this business again.

Sydney C.
Sydney C.
09/05/2016 12:00:00 SA
Brenden was my Dakota plumber. He was on time, knowledgeable, quick, and personable. I had a pipe leak in the wall by my kitchen sink. It was gushing before I turned off our water until Dakota could come. I was charged a fair price on the Friday before Labor day weekend, when lots of people (including plumbers) are in short supply because of the holiday, and getting services on such a day can be pricey. Dakota did not up its prices on me, but rather, I paid what was a fair price for any normal weekday. I assume that if it were after 5 pm or on the weekend, then one should expect to pay an overtime rate to Dakota as well as any other personal service provider. Brendan used compression fittings rather than solder on my pipes. I read more about compression fittings online, although Brendan told me a lot about them while he worked. The pipe Brendan worked on was in the attic with insulation all around and it was very tight quarters at the point where the roof slopes down and connects with the exterior wall, a setting that called for compression fittings rather than soldering because of the risk of fire. A large number of fires are caused each year by soldering, and a good number of those are because a tiny soldering spot burns for a day or more and then breaks out into a big fire when you are not expecting a risk of fire because the work was done more than a day ago.

Hank O.
Hank O.
5/16/2017
I'm very happy with this company.  I solicited 3 quotes to repair a main line leak and chose Dakota because their quote was the lowest and Brendan very thoroughly explained how they were going to fix the leak.  The job was completed on time and even though it became more difficult than they expected, they did not add to the original quote.

Candiland L.
Candiland L.
6/19/2015
So happy I found them! I had a back up in my second bedroom so nothing urgent and they gave me an early morning window which was great to get it done without missing work. Also, bought the $50 for $100 deal which was great. They are on the expensive side for a quick cleaning, $175, but with the coupon, the flexible time window and great reviews I paid for the convenience and quality of work. Totally worth it and will call them next time I need a plumber.

Dunc M.
Dunc M.
6/23/2011
I just got off the phone with Justin at Dakota Plumbing, and even though he wasn't able to make it out to us today to work with our particular emergency, he returned my call immediately and offered some very helpful suggestions.

His thoughtfulness and expertise were much appreciated in a time of plumbing crisis!

Jason N.
Jason N.
03/08/2013 12:00:00 SA
Great Guy!!! I had called about a possible dripping noise that I suspected as a leak.  He explained that it probably wasn't a water leak but rather a normal sound due to expansion and contraction of the water pipes.  Gave me peace of mind.  Thanks for the information.  Whenever, I need plumber, he'll be the first person I'd call.  Thanks again,

Julie O.
Julie O.
08/08/2017 12:00:00 SA
Positive experience through and through. Called them in a pinch after we sent the first plumber away for his rude manner and unprofessionalism. Dakota plumbing turned the day around for us. Polite, good communication, professional, great clean up. So glad to have a plumbing company to call back when necessary.

Eric K.
Eric K.
01/04/2012 12:00:00 SA
Justin has been doing work at my place for about 5 years now.  When I run into a plumbing need, he's the guy I call!  Today I had a small leak from one of the valves in the master bath.  He came out fixed it and I had him replace the others here preventatively since they were all over 20 years old.  He's great, his work is outstanding and his rates are extremely reasonable!  I'd recommend him in a heartbeat (and have done so with family and friends!)

Dave C.
Dave C.
04/02/2016 12:00:00 SA
I've used Dakota several times and am always happy with the result. They know the little idiosyncrasies of the plumbing in my 30 year old condo. I appreciate that kind of experience because they usually know exactly what to do upfront. They seem to do a very good job at a fair price and always do their best to be available as soon as possible.

Carol N Chuck S.
Carol N Chuck S.
10/28/2010
AWESOME Plumber! He was in & out and gone in way under under an hour! Very reasonable [called every listed plumber & he beat them by over $100] rates....knows his stuff....very fast, clean & efficient!

Larry B.
Larry B.
5/30/2014
I am in the middle of remodeling an upstairs bathroom.  After removing all the old fixtures (vanity, toilet and tub), I determined that major plumbing modifications were needed.  In short, a gas line, a drain vent pipe and the water lines were all encroaching into the space wheret the new shower was to be installed.  I saw an ad for this merchant in the Church Bulletin, and hoping that such an affiliation would increase my chances of getting honest work, I called Dakota Plumbing, described the work needed  to Justin and emailed photos to him. He would not give me a price for the job, but quoted me $135.00 per hour.  My bad, but I thought that rate was for 2 people (Justin and Brandon), but only Brandon, the apprentice, showed up. The reason I called him an apprentice is because he made several cell phone calls to Justin for advise during the day. If all were completed perfectly, I probably would have let my concerns about the bill go.  However, this is not the case! Ignoring the generally sloppy work that appears to be functional, there is one major issue that I uncovered.  As I was getting ready to close up the walls for tiling, I doubled checked all the plumbing work and discovered that the coupling from the shower diverter to the shower head was never sealed.  Not with solder, not as a sharkbite fitting or not as a propress joint. I pulled the line right out of the fitting with no effort.  You can imagine the disaster that would have ensued had I not checked!!  
Now a quick comment on the bill  As quoted, I was billed $135.00 per hour for 8 hours. Note that the 8 hours included a trip for Brandon to get more supplies and probably grab a bite to eat. This was about 1.5 hours and another 30 minutes for Brandon to write up the bill.  If you could get $135.00 per hour for the standard 40 hour work week for 50 weeks a year, you would earn $270,000 .... WOW!! as an apprentice. I would also like to note that the bill included $194.00 for said supplies (about 25 fittings).  My inspection of the breakdown raises some suspicion about the pricing.  I will be going to Home Depot, later today to compare prices, and if warranted, I will update this report.

Quick update: Plumbing supplies, as detailed on the bill, should have cost $106.02 plus tax.

Justin just left after addressing all my concerns.  Updated rating to 4 stars.

Jessica S.
Jessica S.
7/29/2015
Brendan was great! On time, fair pricing. I would definitely use them again!

Cyrus K.
Cyrus K.
6/27/2018
I had an urgent issue with a toilet in my home in Mission Viejo. I called a few plumbers but either couldn't get someone to give me any type of price transparency or couldnt come out soon enough. I then luckily and fortunately stumbled upon Dakota Plumbing. After our first call, they provided a time the very next day that they'd come out and provided me with price transparency right over the phone.

I gladly obliged and the next morning, they were at my house. The professionalism and service was top-notch, and more superior than I even expected. I appreciate the promptness, the professionalism, and the overall experience. Their pricing is also very reasonable. Within 30 minutes, my toilet was fixed and cleaned for use.

I would highly recommend Dakota Plumbing for all plumbing services. I surely will be using this company for any and all my needs, and will be recommending them to my friends and family.

Robin B.
Robin B.
6/25/2012
I'm another one who's contact with Justin from Dakota Plumbing never got past a couple of phone calls only because I learned the night before he was to come to do the job that my home owner's association takes care of the work I needed.  However, the contact I had with him preparing for the job was enough to give him a permanent place as my go-to plumber.  He's accessible, calls when he says, does what he has to to find an appt time that will work for you and your schedule, did I mention he's intelligent?  And articulate.  He helped me understand what some of the problems are likely that lead to a sink problem I was having.  Just in this short time, I was able to observe how organized, knowledgeable in his field, and customer-oriented he is.  I do have a couple of plumbing projects I want to tackle over the next few months and it's nice to know now exactly who I'll be hiring for the jobs. He's already in my cell phone.

Neal R.
Neal R.
07/05/2013 12:00:00 SA
I was a bit skeptical when reading the glowing reviews for Justin. I thought he would be a smooth talker, and that I would be able to cut thru his BS in seconds. Well I was wrong. I asked him to bid on a re-pipe job, and he told me straight out that I should seek one of the specialized re-pipe companies as they are priced much better than what he would give me and they do this day in day out. He even threw in a couple of names for me to contact.

Kathleen K.
Kathleen K.
08/11/2022 12:00:00 SA
Thank you Justin. Appreciate you coming to repair our refrigerator ice maker line.  Always count on you to do it right the first time.

William B.
William B.
4/29/2016
Thanks to Dakota Plumbing. We had a difficult-to-find water leak. We had already had 3 plumbers, one slab contractor, and a professional leak detection company try to find the moisture source coming up through our living and dining room slab. Dakota came out, hydro-jetted our drain, snaked a camera, and found several cracks in our drain pipe running from our kitchen. They later came out to break open the slab and repair the drain pipe. They also found - and showed us - other original-construction-faults that caused the problem. They did a great job, were easy to work with, and extremely neat and polite. If needed, I will use them again. I recommend them to you.

Mari C.
Mari C.
10/18/2019
Justin was fast to respond to my Yelp request for a quote. We spoke on the phone, he was polite and easy to talk with. He understood the tasks, and gave me an estimate over the phone. He was available the next day, but I moved it out 2 days as I wasn't around.

He showed up exactly on time. I showed him the work and he go to it. He was finished what I thought was quickly, cleaned up after himself and made use of the parts I had pre-purchased for the tasks. I was missing a cap, and he had one with him, perfect.

The price was competitive and I'd completely use him again. I appreciate on time, clean, professional and overall just a nice guy.

Kai L.
Kai L.
07/03/2013 12:00:00 SA
I highly recommend this company and Justin.  He had a problem targeting the reason for my bathtub leak but credited me the cost of the first two visits upon fixing the problem at the third visit.  On time, calls when running late and got me on their schedule fast!!  When my hot water heater blew two weeks later I was grateful to have someone to call.  Justin came out the same day and had a new hot water heater in stock and with him on the truck.  Hot shower that afternoon.  Yay!!

CK H.
CK H.
2/20/2013
Used Dakota Plumbing to fix a leak in my house in MIssion Viejo. They did a great job, cleaned up after the job and got the job done fast efficiently. They really know their stuff and I will certainly be calling them for future plumbing needs.

Kathleen K.
Kathleen K.
11/18/2013
Brandon replaced my shower valve, overflow and drain and did a great job!  I had this job looked at by many plumbers who had such snarky attitudes but not Brandon.  He was friendly, fast and clean.  What a pleasant surprise .
Goodbye other plumbers with snarky attitudes!  Dakota plumbing is my new plumbing company.  Thanks again Brandon.

Ron I.
Ron I.
6/30/2017
Justin at Dakota plumbing is great. He sent Brenden to our house to fix a persistent leak under our kitchen sink. Brendon showed up on time and worked diligently to fix our leak. Brendon was very professional, clean and polite. It is very hard to find good tradesman now days. It seems everybody is out to rip off the customer and then do a lousy job. Well, that's not Dakota Plumbing. Justin and his team of professional plumbers do such an amazing job, I put their phone number into my smartphone. They might not be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. I highly recommend Dakota Plumbing for any plumbing need. By the way, about a year ago, i called Dakota Plumbing for a quote to fix our shower diverter valve. Brendon came out and spent over an hour trying to get the value out. When he could not get the valve out, he called Justin. The two of them worked on that subborn shower valve for maybe another few hours. Finally, it came out. There was such a iarge lime deposit on the valve, it was like welded in there. To make a long story short, Dakota did not charge us for extra time and honored their quote. Like I said, good, honest and dedicated tradesman are hard to find. No more searching for me when it comes down to an honest plumbing company.

Kelly G.
Kelly G.
4/14/2016
Really quick service and very knowledgeable.  Would use them again.  They came out to check on a swampy odor coming out of my drain.  He advised to snake it and it worked. No more odors due to buildup!

Mark B.
Mark B.
10/21/2016
Dakota Plumbing was professional, prompt and FIRST class throughout. Brendan was the service technician that came out to help us and was a pleasure working with. He was in uniform, clean cut, and an expert at knowing building plumbing codes. Our work was completed in a timely manner and he was very careful to make sure no mess was left behind. I hope these before and after pictures are helpful when deciding who should take care of your plumbing needs. Dakota Plumbing will be our only call when we need a plumber - THANK YOU guys!

Sherry S.
Sherry S.
08/10/2017 12:00:00 SA
Brenden and Justin did a great job rerouting our pipe from a slab leak.. They have up to date technology and got our water back in one day.. would recommend them to anyone..Thanks Guys!!

Lois E.
Lois E.
02/05/2022 12:00:00 SA
Justin responded to an emergency under kitchen counter water leak. Water was everywhere. Quick diagnosis and repair. He had the parts on his truck, so the job was done quickly.  Appreciate his professionalism and knowledge.

Robyn M.
Robyn M.
6/30/2021
Installed an outdoor shower for us and did a great job with the best price. Professional and job well done.

Jalene B.
Jalene B.
4/18/2012
Great plumber! Justin and his assistant were on time and professional. He made sure the blockage was completely cleared using his camera (with my permission). I saw with my own eyes the blockage had  moved (but was still there) and there were roots also. The blockage and roots are now history. Before they left the work area was cleaner than when they arrived. My kind of professionals!

Justin is now my go to guy for plumbing!

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