Bharti P.

07/08/2016 12:00:00 SA

Very good company! Excellent work quality, they were very prompt with their service and reasonable with their price. They were willing to negotiate the estimate. When the job ended up being bigger than they thought, they didn't ask for more. Their video scope charge is reasonable as well, $150.00. I would recommend them!

Peter S.

10/27/2015

I had Everest out to my El Sobrante home to do the trenchless lateral replacement. They were fantastic! Tsering did everything he said he would, when he would (in one day!), for the price he quoted. My brother hired another company to do the same thing on his house...that company started the job on Saturday, left it alone on Sunday, came back Monday, but here it is Tuesday and the street still isn't patched. I had a tiny concern about Chas. B. review saying that they left some rubble...I mentioned that to Tsering and I had no issue with it here. Nice patch in the street, yard is clean...no complaints at all.

Richard M.

7/30/2018

I needed a new sewer lateral for our 1914 Berkeley house. The old clay pipes were shifting, resulting in big clogs now and then. Tsering and his crew did a required lateral test for a house my daughter bought in Kensington, and I was impressed at the speed and neatness of that job. Be advised that Everest only does outside work, that is their specialty. Tsering called back after I left a message and came to look at the job a day later. It was about 80+ of main line and another 25 of a secondary lateral, with 2 more points for kitchen and basement drains. He said it would take 2 days, and they could work around my big ferns without damage. I scheduled it for a week when we would be out of town ( the house drains cannot be used while they work.) The price was very reasonable. I got two bids but Tsering is someone I really trusted right off. The finished the entire job by 3 pm the second day. When I came back I found all the plants undamaged, a new clean out in back, and two more along the line. The yard looked better than when they started. They not only fixed my cranky gate, but apparently put in a new side lateral pipe without raising the bid. That was really going the extra mile.
Thsering and his crew are the best sub contractors I've ever hired. Additionally they got the City papers to me the next day. I give them 10 stars

Courtney B.

4/29/2017

Great company! Quick responses to emails and phone calls. Very friendly workers, got the job done in one day. And great prices! I couldn't find a company that did a good job and had low prices! I would def recommend them!

Bryan N.

8/23/2010

I've been meaning to Yelp this since Everest's first call on our house. Service is fantastic and Tserin is a pleasure to work with. I never thought of us as having a plumber but now we would not consider ever calling anyone else. Meticulous, clean, nice, reasonably priced and quick to arrive on the scene. He just makes our plumbing problems seem a lot less disaterous!

Kendal W.

7/27/2021

Professional, affordable, and clear on price. They cleaned up the site well and I wound definitely recommend!

Lauren O.

12/22/2022

Everest Plumbing replaced our sewer lateral in a home my husband and I purchased last year. Tsering was communicative, prompt, and the job was done well - I was particularly impressed at the amount of clean up his crew did to ensure our yard was back to normal. I had to reach out to him again after we found out about a plumbing issue, and Tsering was quick to respond, sending a crew out within a day to help us. Thanks guys for your hard work and very being easy to depend on and trustworthy!

E M.

07/02/2017 12:00:00 SA

We recently purchased a house and needed the sewer lateral inspected/repaired. Everest Pluming was highly rated on Yelp and we can see why. They responded quickly to questions, took care of all permitting, did work in a quick and professional maner, and the price was the best we could find. We definitely recommend them.

David M.

9/14/2022

Tsering and his crew just left a couple hours earlier than I anticipated - our Sewer Lateral inspection is passed (!!) and the areas where they worked are spotless. I was rather anxious about the whole thing given we got vastly different quotes from people (upwards of $7500+) but Everest was not only one of, if not the most affordable, but clearly their reviews here are legit (which I'm always a bit leery about). Overall, I can't say enough good things and would highly recommend them.

Bill T.

05/11/2016 12:00:00 SA

Tsering & Lhakpa are a great family run business. Honest,caring, excellent at communication with you & have a great crew working for them. I understand now they are doing only outside sewer lateral replacement using the trench-less method. They just completed a job for our church in Pt. Richmond in 2 days. They also ran into some problems, but were quick to communicate the issues & remedy them in the time they estimated the job to take. I can definitely recommend them for sewer lateral replacement!

Robert D.

06/03/2022 12:00:00 SA

Everest did our sewer lateral replacement for us in Berkeley. They did a fantastic job and went out of their way to put down tarps and tie back plants and foliage to avoid damaging anything. They really stood out compared to other crews with how much they cared for the yard and how it looked great once they were done and cleaned up. They handled the old quirky house difficulties with ease at the dig locations also even though it took extra work.
We are very glad we chose to go with Everest.

John H.

12/27/2010

I am giving Everest Plumbing such a high rating for many reasons, the largest being Tsering.

As has been said in many other postings, he is simply great.

We have had them come out several times to service several different projects and they have continued to provide a high level of service each and everytime!

The biggest project we've had them work on was an issue we had with 1 bathroom backing up everytime it rained. Turns out the pipe that goes to the City's sewer system was mostly blocked by a bunch of stuff. They had someone here the same day to clear the blockage and we haven't had any issues since.

10 months with no problems!!!

We've had many other plumbers come out and try to resolve the issue and none of them were able to, except for Everest Plumbing.

Again... I don't know how many times I can say they are simply one of the best plumbing companies I have ever dealt with.

Pei Pei T.

7/24/2018

I would read Yasmin V.'s review and whatever she wrote, I would second. We just closed on our first home ever, and PSL was our very first project. Book them early (we booked them before we closed and even sent the deposit check to Everest before closing). If all of our upcoming renovations go as smoothly as how it went with Everest Plumbing, the renovations gods will have blessed us. Got the compliance certificate the night that work was completed. Amazingly smooth.

Ilona H.

7/16/2013

This company does excellent work, but trying to get someone, in their office, to return a phone call seems next to impossible. I called and left a message, requesting service, on July 3rd and have not yet received a call back.

Lindsay S.

8/15/2022

We had two other places out to give us bids on our sewer lateral on our new house. The other places were awful, running late and completely clueless on what to do. I finally called Everest and they had actually give the previous owner a quote earlier this year and had all the info. They came and did the work at the price quoted and they didn't leave a mess. I highly recommend this place.

Cindy H.

04/05/2013 12:00:00 SA

Fantastic! I've been meaning to write this review for a long time. Our water heater went out on a Saturday. They came and fixed the water heater within hours at half the cost of the price our usual plumber quoted. We are going to use them for all of our plumbing problems from now on.

Krystle B.

1/21/2021

We had a fantastic experience with Everest! We needed to replace the sewer lateral on a home we'd recently bought. They were prompt in coming out to take a look and provide an estimate, and flexible with scheduling for the job. When the day of the job came it was raining on and off, but the guys went ahead and went to work, because rescheduling would have put us another month out. They started at around 9AM and were wrapping up by 3PM even with the less-than-ideal weather, and they emailed us our certificate of compliance that evening. Pretty painless and fast experience!

Margo D.

12/20/2012

My regular plumber was not available so I found Everest Plumbing and Tsering on Yelp.

After carefully reading his reviews and those of other plumbers, I gave him a call. He called me back in a couple of hours, we made an appointment, he showed up at my rental property, took a look, gave me an idea of what the options were. I called my tenant, she called him, they set up another appointment and the problem was fixed quickly and economically.

Man I love it when people do what they say they're going to do and are completely honest and reliable. 5-stars for this plumber! Thanks Tsering.

Viqui P.

11/25/2017

When we had to do our sewer lateral we called several places for quotes Everest was the best price in the area and gave a thorough description of the job. Tsering was punctual, easy to work with, and did everything on time. I would definitely recommend them.

D C.

02/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

If you're looking to have your sewer lateral replaced, I highly recommend Everest Plumbing.

Lhakpa was very responsive via email and provided me with clear instructions on what to do/expect on the day of the sewer lateral replacement. The other businesses that I had communicated with either didn't respond to my emails after providing me with an estimate or literally took weeks to respond, and these were other east bay businesses that were highly rated on Yelp. I quickly signed the estimate/proposal that Everest provided me thanks to their promptness and thoroughness.

On the day of the job, I met up with Tsering in the morning around 8:30am before I took off for work. His workers were all there and were in the process of blocking off a portion of the street. He gave me a call around 4PM in the afternoon to let me know that the work had been completed and I received an email shortly after from Lhakpa with a copy of the EBMUD sewer lateral certificate.

Lhakpa/Tsering took care of securing all of the permits and EBMUD testing and made the process very seamless. Their hard work is appreciated and I would not hesitate to do business with them again.

Ramon N.

8/31/2010

Tsering did a very thorough job on a very difficult clogged bathroom sink. He was easy to schedule, on time with the appointment, very friendly and did an overall GREAT job. If (and when) I ever need plumbing services, I'm calling Tsering and Everest Plumbing again.

Julie B.

6/19/2012

I found Everest Plumbing through yelp and its five star reviews and I have to say, I'm so glad that I did. Tsering is a really honest and sweet Tibetan guy and I'm so glad to have found a plumber I can turn to and trust. He did a great job fixing the leaking faucet in my bathroom that my previous plumber worked on three times and never got to completely stop.

Brian S.

9/19/2021

Really happy with Tsering and his team! Tsering was recommended to us by our realtor. He was prompt, responsive and his team replaced our sewer lateral lines on time and within budget. He also got all the permits and compliance certificates needed and was super helpful in explaining what we needed to do to get our deposit back from city of Berkeley. 100% recommend!

Claire W.

6/18/2020

My landlady hired this team (or what she says was this team**) for a sewer lateral replacement, and I was not at all impressed. While they did the replacement competently and in a timely manner - which is why they get the 2 stars they did - the state in which they left the premises left quite a lot to be desired. While I understand that some amount of destruction of our garden was unavoidable, they really just didn't take any care at all to minimize it, and they generally seemed disrespectful. For example, we leave a broom out on our front porch, which they took apart into three pieces for no apparent reason; they also went into our cellar (where we had not consented for them to go and wouldn't have if they'd asked), got out our weed whacker, and cut down some grass in an area where they didn't even dig. They drove their pickup truck onto our stepping stones, several of which shattered at the impact, but instead of owning up to this, they just took the broken pieces with them and tried the hide the fact that anything had happened. After the job was done and they had left, there was still a sizable pile of dirt, rubble, and trash in our garden, along with several jagged pieces of rusty metal. Luckily I don't have kids or pets, but if I did, that could have been really dangerous! Overall quite a disappointing experience.

**I'm not 100% sure this was Everest Plumbing because the workers were all clearly Hispanic, not Tibetan. However this is the Yelp link that my landlady gave me, so it was probably them? And no, despite what my profile says, I am not in Illinois, I'm in the Bay Area.

Julie Y.

12/02/2010 12:00:00 SA

We called Tsering after finding him on Yelp and are happy with the work he did for us. He is on the pricey side, so you may want to call a few different places to see if you can find someone cheaper for your job (hence the removal of one star). But he does quality work and is very prompt and efficient.

Kit T.

1/20/2013

We can add to Everest Plumbing's 5 star reviews.

We had Tsering replace a broken and leaking garbage disposer and he showed up on time, and did a perfect job, and did not go over estimate even though he had to slightly modify the outgoing connector pipe since it was a different connector on the new model.

Further, we had phoned and left a message on a Saturday not expecting a call back until at least Monday however he called us back on Sunday and said he could do the work that day if we wanted. We took him up on this since we were home and it was nice to get the work done sooner rather than later (even though it was not an emergency).

He accepts credit cards (which is a plus), but prefers checks or cash.

We've had other plumbers out for different jobs in the past and they have been ones we would not trust in calling again. Not so with Everest Plumbing-we will not hesitate to call upon Tsering again if the need arises. While certainly not 'cheap', we've never met a good plumber that was, he was cheaper than some others we got estimates from so we are happy.

Kaid F.

2/17/2013

I now have a plumber!

Tsering takes extreme pride in his work, he's a good and honest tradesman. He arrived on the job site early, and went out to the hardware store to pick up a part when he discovered the part he came out to repair was beyond fixing. His price was more then reasonable and I will definitely use him again the next time something goes wrong with our plumbing.

teresa p.

7/31/2011

We use to call a company that has many employees. Once when they had to come back for the problem they didn't do right, someone answer the phone and then another dispatches the plumbers and so three different individuals were involved in sending a plumber to our house. They were not efficient in co cordinating between these different individuals and we had to go without hot waters for days.This time when my water heater started leaking, I called my son-in-law in LA who is a generel contractor to help me find a good plumber. He told me several important things to keep in mind when picking a plumber. Make sure they are licensed and the lisence is active by checking state contractors lisence board website. If they are not properly lisenced, home insurance won't cover when there is damage caused due to poor workmanship. If they bring any helper make sure they have worker's compensation insurance. Last but not the least check online and see if there is any serious complaint about the company from customers.

I called a another company first they didn't answer and so I didn't leave the message. Then I called Everest and they answered the phone and told me they would come in the evening and they did. Marco and his helper came and told me what I thought needs to be done. The gave me an estmate to replace my water heater and the estimate was reasonable. They replaced my water heater next morning. Right from the begining to end they did a fantastic job and I highly recomend them.

Rob R.

12/20/2013

Yet again excellent work by Tsering and his highly capable crew. This time they did trenchless sewer replacement. Similar thoughts as before: thoroughly honest, and really fair pricing. I recommend him for any job.

Laurie N.

06/11/2021 12:00:00 SA

Excellent Job replacing our sewer lateral! Seamless communication from start to finish! They fit us into their very busy schedule for a rush job when our cranky sewer line turned into a non-functional line as emerging tree roots took control.
Everest's estimate was very competitive and we got a superb job that we could feel confident about from start to finish. We highly recommend them.

Andrew G.

9/22/2018

Tsering came by and did an excellent and thorough job to get my sewer lateral done on time and on budget. Great guy, great work. Thanks Tsering.

David H.

5/27/2019

These people rock! Of the three estimates we got for our sewer lateral work, they were by far the most reasonable. The crew was incredible - worked fast and stayed out of our way. Tsering is a great guy, and gave us updates as-needed. I was blown away by how much work they did in only two days time. Will hire them again without hesitation next time we need plumbing-related work done!

Frey W.

04/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I had a water heater emergency on Sunday afternoon so I called the guys at Everest plumbing. They quickly sent someone out start work and relay information to the other plumber who was buying the new water heater. They worked extremely efficiently and allowed me to continue what I had been doing before the incident happened. I felt very comfortable having them in the house and they did not intrude whatsoever. They did a great job bracing the new heater and installed beautifully brazed copper piping. Even with the unanticipated additional pipework and bracing I was still charged the original estimate price. Everest did an amazing job and got everything operating better than ever!

Lola Z.

03/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

Tsering arrived right on time and set right to work fixing my toilet (Feb. 5). Although my old toilet was a real challenge and posed several problems (some odd, backward set-up, cramped space, rusted fixtures), he never lost his patience nor his smile. I'm a renter, but I hired Tsering and my landlord thanked me you finding such a good, honest, friendly plumber. His fee was really much lower than expected...really a surprise how little he charged! I don't know how he even made any money off the job.

Anyway, I read all the excellent reviews here before I called Everest. I thought perhaps the reviews were too good to be true and maybe the guy has a big family and a lot of friends. But, I gave him a try and now I see why he receives such praise. I'd give him 6 stars if I could! Tsering is very knowledgeable and efficient and just a great guy. I'm recommending him to anyone who needs a good plumber and doesn't want to get ripped off!

Christian S.

10/02/2012 12:00:00 SA

What do you do when you daughter flushes a pack of wipes down the toilet? Call Everest Plumbing and luckily that is what I did. I have had two other jobs done by Everest since. Tsering fixed a broken sewer main and installed a sewer backflow device. Tsering also fixed a broken, leaky toilet.

I was guarded at first as I am with any tradesperson I have in the house. Thank goodness Tsering is a good honest person. His work is excellent and there are no surprises as far as costs. Not only am I happy with Everest Plumbing's work, Tsering comes across as a genuine human being.

The best part is I never feel like I am being lied to and the value of the work has always seemed very fair.

Wayne B.

11/03/2021 12:00:00 SA

Everest was recommended to me by a neighbor who, like me, had to replace a sewer lateral line. Their bid was more reasonable than several others that I had obtained, and included all the permits and compliance certificates. Both Lhapka and Tsering are really nice folks, and were incredibly easy to work with. They responded promptly to all communications, keeping me apprised of the status of my project, and accommodating my own scheduling issues. Even though it was lightly raining on the day they were to replace the lateral line, their crew brought along their own tent, and completed the work in a timely fashion. I could not have been more pleased with Everest and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of sewer work.

Kristi L.

10/23/2020

A home we recently purchased needed to have the sewer lateral replaced and the sellers included a quote from Everest in our disclosures. After looking them up on Yelp, we realized that pretty much everyone in our area calls them for service so we decided to give them a call too.

The team at Everest was really easy to work with - they came to inspect the property prior to the job, they had great communication by email, they were on time for the job and they finished on time too. The process was super easy on our end but a lot of work on theirs; I now understand why it's so expensive to have a sewer lateral replaced. They had to dig pretty far out into the street, patch cement work in our driveway (which was done really nicely), and it was an all day effort.

Many thanks to the crew for being such nice people to work with!

Aaron P.

05/11/2022 12:00:00 SA

Everest Plumbing helped me with a Sewer Lateral upgrade in Alameda. They did a very thorough and professional job with no hassle. They ensured that dig alert was contacted well before starting work, and they were able to complete the job within a day pretty much independently. They also reached out to the city and got the certificate filed to verify the work required by the city was completed. They even did a good job replacing the sod they dug up during their work!

I would definitely recommend!

Laura W.

12/14/2015

Contacted them today to get help with our suddenly non-functioning water heater, received a fairly quick call back from Tsering who says they no longer do any inside plumbing work, they only do outside sewer lateral work now. Who knew? So unless you need a sewer lateral replacement, don't waste your time calling these guys!

David B.

3/17/2021

Recently needed their services to replace the sewer lateral one our house. They communicated very well, explaining what was included in estimate including the permitting, length of job and what to expect on the day. They took care of everything and did a great job. Really nice people and quality service.

Ned N.

12/23/2013

This company is great! Upon buying a home and moving to El Cerrito my wife and I needed to get a new sewer lateral completed. I am not sure what the deal is but when we were getting quotes we had some super flaketastic plumbers out there. Anyway, Everest was amazing. They show up when they say they will, their work is fantastic and they offer a very competitive price. Our job was not at all easy as it entailed pulling up part of a porch, running a line across the street and digging a trench in the drive way of our neighbors across the street. No small chore. I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

Birrell W.

02/03/2016 12:00:00 SA

We asked for estimates for a required sewer lateral from several companies. Everest had the lowest price and also five stars. They offered to do the job one week later. They showed up on time at 8:30. They did the work and were done ahead of schedule. Everything was cleaner than it had been before the installation.
They handled all the permits and they notified the city that our sewer lateral was in place. Ten days later we had our $4500 bond back from El Cerrito. Everything was smooth, and Tsering and his office staff were a pleasure to work with - everything they said they would do, they did. Even the patch on the street looks good.

thomas e.

05/02/2010 12:00:00 SA

i experienced re-occuring problems at home following roto rooter's probable mis-diagnosis. i also feel that roto rooter overcharged me by a very wide margin. $900+ for clearing out the main drain was more than the $150 advertised. unfortunately, i was out of the country and roto rooter took advantage of an unsuspecting wife.

less than one year later, the problem re-occurs. everst plumbling quickly diagnosed the problem and resolved the issue. i have not had a recurring problems since.

just recently, i called everest plumbing again because a commercial building i manage was experiencing problems. again, he and his assistant worked with us, coming in on a sunday so that the business tenants would not be disturbed during normal working business hours.

i highly recommend everest plumbing and drain. they are reasonable with their charges, efficient with their work, and above all, as honest as a tibetan with budhist beliefs can be.

Orsi K.

02/06/2017 12:00:00 SA

Everest did an amazing job on updating our sewer lateral back in October. Their bid was very reasonable and less than several other bids we received. Tsering thoroughly explained the plan, including potential complications due to our very old sewer line. His workers arrived promptly and in the end had no issues completing the work as originally planned. They worked very quickly and efficiently and were completely done by the early afternoon. We received our sewer lateral compliance certificate from the City of Berkeley a week later. I would highly recommend Tsering's crew to anyone.

Rio P.

12/27/2017

I can't say enough good things about Everest Plumbing. We got 5 quotes from sewer lateral companies in Berkeley - Everest Plumbing was very competitively priced. The work itself was done very promptly and efficiently, and Tsering handled every aspect of getting City approval. Absolutely the best that we could have hoped for from the sewer lateral process!

Yasmin V.

4/22/2018

I would highly-recommend Everest Plumbing to anyone who needs a sewer lateral replacement. When we bought our home in November, we knew we had to do our sewer lateral and estimated it would cost anywhere from 5,500-8k. (The bid with our disclosures was 5,999).

After researching and quoting four plumbing services, Tsering and Lhakpa stood out from the rest in their genuine and thoughtful approach. They were incredibly responsive over email (I think Lhapka and I emailed over 8x and she would respond within the hour) and phone. Tsering came to look at our home twice - examining the basement, etc, making notes, and emailed a thorough estimate of $6500. This was very much on par with the three other plumbers. Why choose them? Because I actually felt good giving them our money. Hard-working, honest people.

I mailed a deposit check and we scheduled a date easily but rescheduled the day before due to rain. Lhakpa had alternate options ready for me, and confirmed the day prior. Tsering and his team showed up early and worked well beyond the quoted 6-7 hrs time (our sewer line was ~6' down instead of the usual ~3'). My quote stayed the same despite the unexpected depth. I think they worked for at least 10 hours. I gave them a nice tip for the extra labor/time and it was well worth it. (To note, we had three sewer outputs - can't recall the specific term - from our home to our sewer line and from what I understood there's usually one so this may have added to our quote and time).

Tsering and his crew were so professional and explained everything. The inspector came and gave approval. Tsering organized everything on his end with the City. They also did a really clean job on the concrete refill/patching of our driveway and street. They cleaned everything when they were done. One they left no one would have known that half our driveway was excavated.

One final note, Tsering also wanted to be sure I had my inspection certificate in my email before he would accept my check. Seriously, so thoughtful and professional start to finish. We couldn't have been happier with using them.

Jennifer R.

7/14/2016

This company really really impressed me. They clearly care about their customers and are honest and knowledgeable. They came and took a video of my sewer lateral line (I didn't need to be home or do anything) then promptly called to talk me through the process. They advised that I should take the video into the city office and in the end actually did it for me. My sewer passed which I didn't think it would and I am extremely relieved. I will absolutely recommend them to friends and family for any outdoor plumbing work that needs to be done. They were so pleasant to work with and really saved the day.

P H.

9/21/2013

I called Everest Plumbing to replace a sewer line. Tsering came out the next day to look at the property; we had an estimate that evening. 3 days later, the work was completed, the inspection done, and approved by the city. The area was kept clean. I never actually met him, but did everything by e-mail and phone. I would not hesitate to recommend this company. Not only was the work great, but the price was reasonable compared with other estimates we received.
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Chima A.

11/16/2010

Tsering is a professional. He has completed two jobs for me and both were reasonably priced and completed on time. One thing that sets Tsering apart is that he will make a recommendation that would permanently fix the problem, and also provide alternatives, with pros and cons of each alternative, and associated costs. Additionally, he is very reliable and dependable. Look no further. You can count on Tsering for all your plumbing needs.

Abhishek W.

2/22/2022

Tsering and his team are great. They were very professional and great communication through out. I got multiple bids but the way Tsering made me feel confident from day one with my questions and suggestions. I appreciate their help and will recommend them to anybody looking for PSL work in the Oakland/ Berkeley area.

Jedimaster J.

01/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

I meant to write a review a couple of months ago...better late than never. I needed to get the sewer lateral replaced pronto back in October and sooooo happy that I chose Tsering and his great staff from Everest. He gave the best quote and was uber nice. They took care of the repaving of the street (gutter to gutter) too in the quote. Very happy with their work and thx to all the great reviews on Yelp for helping me select them. He didn't charge me extra when we discovered that half of the line was cast iron instead of terra-cotta and had to dig into my driveway. I've recommended Tsering to two friends already and will keep spreading the good word.

Cubby r.

4/19/2018

Update: Everest got back to me today to reschedule our appt. and apologized for the mistake. Hopefully it all works out.

They got our appointment date wrong and refused to acknowledge that the error was theirs until I mentioned that it was very clearly stated in my email confirmation.

I'm very disappointed in my experience with Everest Plumbing so far. My partner and I bought a home recently and the seller refused to get the sewer lateral inspected/repaired. Because of this we had to deposit the $4500 to EBMUD until the work was finished.

We contacted Everest plumbing, and scheduled our work. The date was very important as we were having termite fumigation scheduled for the next 3 days. When I contacted them to confirm our appointment on the day the work was supposed to begin, the person on the phone told me that I had gotten the date wrong. Nope, I have proof. She said they would try to fit us in, but wouldn't give me an appointment window and tried to act like it was a scheduling error on our end. Again, nope.

It's been 2 days now, and I haven't heard back from them. Meanwhile, we've got $4500 tied up that we need to use for other renovation work. Lame.

Clara L.

03/05/2013 12:00:00 SA

Everest Plumbing replaced my sewer line, including the street lateral. Part of the line had to be dug up and part was done by the trenchless method. The work was excellent - took only 2 days to complete, they showed up on time, the price was very reasonable and exactly what I was quoted it would be, and they cleaned up the area so you would never know any work had been done. The owner followed through immediately on a minor adjustment to the clean-out and passing inspection was no problem. I highly recommend this company. They can be trusted to do the job right.

Jonathan L.

7/27/2016

Tsering and his crew replaced my sewer lateral after I experienced sewage backup into my downstairs. Excellent customer service, high quality work, and very competitive pricing. Everest should be at the top of your list if you are in need of a lateral replacement.

Barbara R.

7/21/2014

We have used Everest Plumping twice. Each time they were on time, very polite and efficient. Their fees were fair and reasonable.

Shay E.

11/13/2021

We needed a sewer lateral done. Everest gave a very competitive offer (and I've called a few plumbing companies - the difference was substantial), did their work in less than a day, and left the site clean. Two days later they emailed me the needed certificate. I don't plan on doing any sewer laterals again, but if you need to, I can highly recommend Tsering and his crew.

Gina T.

6/22/2013

It's official--Tsering is the best plumber ever! It's a pleasure to add yet another 5 star review. We had a Saturday night emergency plumbing problem in our bathroom and he was at our house within 30 minutes of my phone call. The service is fast, efficient and first rate. It's so reassuring to have such a reliable and trustworthy plumber. Once again, I highly recommend Everest Plumbing.

Jack P.

11/06/2012 12:00:00 SA

Tsering and helper Luis came at appointed time this morning to unplug a bathroom. They had to remove the toilet as the plug was a local, not a full- house problem. They were careful, efficient and cleaned up completely when done, giving me a report of where and what was the problem. I was very pleased with their ability, politeness and price. A good service when you need a plumbing 'guy'.

Kirstie B.

11/25/2011

He charged exactly what he said he would and came early. Very polite guy who worked quickly and fixed the problem. I will use him again.

Rolando P.

2/14/2012

Used him twice so far & he was able to stop by on the same day for an estimate & begin repairs on the following day. Seems very honest & estimate was far cheaper than other estimates I received.

Matt V.

05/09/2019 12:00:00 SA

Love Everest Plumbing. We've used them many times, and the owners are very sweet and kind. They do good work and the prices are fair. I would absolutely recommend. Now they only do sewer lateral work at this time, as I understand.

Houman M.

12/13/2010

We recently had a tankless water heater installed by Everest Plumbing. They were very prompt in coming out to check the sight and give a quote. To my surprise, they came within 30 minutes of my phone call. They thoroughly inspected our house, by even going in the tight crawl space and checking where the plumbing lines would have to go. Others who came for a quote only looked through the crawl space opening with a flash light.
Later that day I was given a quote that was substantially lower than one I was given by another company a few days prior, which made the job feasible for us.
A few days later, Tsering and Sam, both owners of the company, came back to do the job. I was impressed that they were owners and did the work themselves. I was also relieved, because many other companies send minimally paid workers who don't really care about the quality of their work, they just want to get it done and get paid. But Tsering and Sam were clearly very concerned about their work and our house. They even found a torn dryer pipe in the crawl space which they were genuinely worried about, and said that they'd fix for free while they install the pipes.
Overall, I was more than happy with their work. Everything they did was clean. They even painted some of the pipes that they installed outside to match the existing pipes that they were connected to. They worked very hard, in the dark and the rain, and came back twice to finish the job, because it was wet and raining during those days.
I was extremely satisfied with their work from all aspects, and would definitely use them again, and highly recommend them to anyone with plumbing needs. They were also very friendly, always referring to me by my name, like a friend. I wish more people in the service industry would be like these guys.
Thanks Tsering and Sam!

Michael M.

2/19/2019

Tsering & his competent team just finished installing our sewer lateral. UNBELIEVABLE!! What a company- on time efficient clean thorough & certificate of compliance all in the blink of an eye! Truly professional. And Lhakpa kept us updated throughout the rainy days. As if they had never been here on our busy street (Richmond, EC). TEN STARS. WOULD THAT ALL COMPANIES WERE AS PLEASANT & EFFICIENT!! Thank you Tsering & Lhakpa. Mike&Melissa

David S.

11/27/2019

Everest was recommended to us by our realtor for the sewer lateral in our new home. They gave us a great price, did totally solid work, were flexible with the scheduling, and didn't charge us more for a slight customization. What more could you ask for!

kim w.

05/01/2010 12:00:00 SA

I had a blocked pipe in the kitchen that was leaking down into the cabinet underneath. I called Everest and they were great. They showed up on time, were extremely nice and fixed the leak perfectly. They also cleaned up where the water had been going into the cabinet. While they were there we had someone taking a nap in the house so they were careful about being quiet while they worked. I would definitely call them again. I was very impressed with their service.

Patrick G.

04/12/2011 12:00:00 SA

This guy is awsome!! Arrived early!!! Work was done super fast and the price was amazing.

Don't waste time using anyone else.

PG

Bill D.

05/03/2017 12:00:00 SA

Every aspect of Everest Plumbing's service was completed wonderfully!
Tsering - Lhapka and The Crew did it all with the grace of the Dalai Lama!
Thank you for your version of plumbing perfection.
Nancy and Bill +

Vivian K.

7/27/2020

I represented the buyers in the recent sale of a home in Kensington that needed a sewer lateral done. The agent repping the seller has already selected Tsering to visit the property for the inspection prior to putting it on the market, and we decided to hire Everest for the job after getting into escrow. Could not have been happier with the co-agent's choice as Everest's communication and work ethic proved to be worth every penny. Although the job itself turned out to be much more involved than the inspection let on, Tsering honored the original quote and remained helpful and courteous despite the extra labor. Thank you for being a standup professional!

Sonia A.

4/19/2010

I first contacted Everest Plumbing about six months ago and have since returned to them for all of my plumbing needs. They have done everything from new installations to repairing my very old plumbing system. The owner, Tserin, is as knowledgeable as he is capable, friendly, honest, prompt, and dependable. To top it off they are meticulously clean and careful about picking up after themselves. I can't say enough good things about their service, and would highly recommend them.

Angela O.

8/14/2011

My fiance and I contacted Everest Plumbing after the kitchen sink was plugged with food scraps. They were able to come out same day and within the time frame they said they would. They were able to clean out the pipe under the sink (turns out potato peels had clogged it up) and were done in a short amount of time. Their prices are very reasonable and we'll definitely use them again in the future should we need their assistance.

Paul G.

01/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

These guys are GREAT! I had to replace my sewer lateral (what a drag) and these guys did it quickly and for less than anyone else. THANK YOU Everest!!

Isabel G.

7/24/2014

My husband and I just purchased a new home in Richmond View and needed to get a Certificate to the City of Richmond for Sewer Lateral Clean out and needed to do it 15 days after the closing of escrow ! We called many places to get estimates , calling Everest Plumbing was the best thing we could have done ! A very kind and professional man named Tsering( the T is silent) came out to see the property and gave us a fair bid. We told him that we have a dead line to get the sewer work done and he was able to finish the work that same week and in one day !! I highly recommend Everest Plumbing for quick and great service.

Leia H.

05/02/2022 12:00:00 SA

Excellent service. Fast response and they left the area very clean. Worked with the city inspector and got the compliance certificate the next day. I highly recommend them!

Jenny H.

07/09/2019 12:00:00 SA

Everest Plumbing gave me a very fair quote for a sewer lateral replacement. The work was completed on time, and all follow-ups done. They were very reliable. I didn't meet any of them personally, but Lhakpa responded promptly via email and gave clear instructions. Highly recommended!

Mitesh P.

07/04/2012 12:00:00 SA

Tsering is a great guy and made quick work of the leak under our kitchen sink. I sent him pictures beforehand and he was prepared for the job. His prices are about what it costs to get the job done right. I'd call him back in a heartbeat if I needed to.

Chas B.

9/24/2015

Everest did a nice job on our sewer lateral, came when they said they would, communicated well, passed the on-site inspection, and didn't damage our landscaping. They also matched the lower bid of another company.

But... they did leave small-rubble construction waste in some of our landscaping under one of the bushes near the street, which was kind of a bummer.

(Edited: We first thought that they had perfectly seeded construction rubble into our rock landscaping by evenly sprinkling it across our landscaping, but it turns out we have some similar, but different material than from their job. So it really just was the spot near the street.)

Steve B.

5/31/2016

Excellent and quick communication and service. Within a week Everest had set up the compliance testing with EBMUD, handled all the work, and helped with all the coordination. I didn't even need to show up at the house. Highly recommend.

Scott S.

12/26/2012

Problem solved!

Hot Water Heater broke day after x-mas. Looked online for a plumber in El Cerrito and was direct to Everest Plumbing by some good reviews. Called, and within 30 minutes Tsering was there and gave me a very reasonable quote for a replacement w/installation. 45 minutes later Luis arrived followed shortly by Tsering with a new heater and began the task of replacement.

In no time they have completed the job and left the site cleaner than when they arrived. Professional, reasonable, and informative. I would recommend there services to my own family.

Thanks Tesring and Luis for the prompt and outstanding service.

My new years resolution is to perform my job as well as Everest Plumbing does!

Steven B.

12/06/2017 12:00:00 SA

Tsering and his crew did our sewer lateral today, and hit a total home run. Communication was clear and prompt, the price was right, and all work was completed in about five hours -- including the city inspector approving the replacement. Couldn't be happier with this job!

Jasmine Y.

05/10/2022 12:00:00 SA

Iv just got my sewer lateral done with Everest. They are very punctual and are willing to work with clients tight schedule, even though they are very much fully booked. I highly recommend this company. The experience with them was so smooth and pleasant. And the price was quite reasonable comparing to other companies that provided quotation. Very trustable and hassle free!

todd s.

08/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

Bottom line: Wonderful local team that provided individual attention and did thorough quality work on a complicated site for a competitive price. I purchased a new home that required mandatory sewer lateral replacement and structure/location of the pipes was not as straightforward as many. It required a fair amount of excavation despite the overall trenchless approach. Tsering took extra time and came to my home to show me explicitly the challenges and what I could expect; they finished the entire job and completely backfilled/replaced all of the hardscape in a very reasonable timeframe for a very competitive price. Honestly could not have been better, exceeded all expectation.

Christine S.

08/02/2016 12:00:00 SA

Before we bought our home, it came with a quote for a sewer lateral replacement. Regardless, I decided to shop around and found Everest Plumbing here on Yelp. They came out to provide an estimate, during which I showed them the quote we got from the seller's agent. Tsering immediately noticed something was wrong. He asked me to ask the other company where they were planning to dig to replace the sewer lateral. I called them but they weren't able to answer Tsering's question, nor did they return my call. He noticed that our lateral extends out the back of our home, around the side, and to the street. The other company only did the video inspection from the street to the corner of the front of the house. Tsering said it would not pass inspection if the lateral was replaced only from the corner of our home to the street. Tsering offered to do the job only $500 more than what the other company quoted and we hired him on the spot.

Tsering and his crew did an excellent job replacing the sewer lateral. They kept me posted on their progress throughout the day. They started on time at 8 AM and were finished by 2 PM. We passed inspection with no problems and were issued the EBMUD compliance certificate the same day thanks to Tsering's careful eye. We're thankful to Tsering and his crew for their diligence and hard work!

Bob F.

7/14/2022

We just had our sewer lateral replaced and we couldn't be happier that we chose Everest to do the job. Super friendly, great comms, very neat, very efficient - and very competitive pricing! What's not to like!

Adam R.

6/28/2016

Tsering and Lhakpa were incredibly responsive, friendly, professional, and most notably, honest and fair. They did our sewer repair on a fixed-bid basis, and volunteered the information that the permitting process was less than expected, and gave me a $1000 off! They had every right to keep the extra money since it was quoted as fixed price, but they passed their savings on to me. What a nice surprise!

Steve W.

7/19/2017

We needed to replace our sewer lateral and went with Everest Plumbing due to the great Yelp ratings. Their response to the request for a bid was fast and the work was completed in the time and for the price that was bid, however, there were other issues. The team damaged some existing plumbing during the sewer lateral replacement. The resultant damage caused a leak from our washing machine drain, that lead to the washing machine runoff flowing under the house and not into the sewer lateral. There was no issue with a leak before the work on the sewer lateral. I contacted Tsering and he sent his team out a couple of days later to take a look. Tsering let me know that the pipe was old and he would not repair the damage. He then told me that any plumber would laugh in my face if I asked them to do what I was asking him to do. All I wanted him to do was repair the connection between the drain and the sewer lateral. The work that his team did was directly connected to the damage and he refused to take any ownership. He also asked me if I was a first time home owner and if I were that I should get used to it...

Jeff M.

8/31/2010

I can't really write highly enough about my experience with Tserin and Marco. First time yelp user, I put them on my call list based on earlier reviews and proximity to my home. They answered my call and arrived within the hour. I suspected a leak under a concrete floor in my basement and was fearful of what the repair would involve and cost. They quickly diagnosed the problem and were digging in no time. It was hard work but they handled it expertly. I was impressed by their careful technique in handling my rusty, brittle pipes. The leaking pipe was capped quickly and they were on to solving getting the water back on. Their solution was plumbing genius in my opinion. They figured out a way to reroute the water line that was attractive and did away with the pipe section under concrete where future leaks were probable. The whole job was completed by the end of the day. The price they charged was very reasonable and much less than I feared. Tserin and Marco were both very pleasant to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to call them for any future plumbing needs. Indeed, I am very grateful for their assistance!

JM G.

5/16/2023

Used these guys to upgrade the sewer lateral in a recently purchased house. Their bid was the lowest. The house is old and on a hill but they handled everything no problems. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.

John B.

6/18/2010

Totally agree with Sonia A. Tserin, who is Tibetan, apprenticed with a local master plumber, and is now on his own: skilled, reliable (he came within half an hour of a problem arising), and affordable . . . and very pleasant, with perfect English.

Paola H.

2/14/2023

We recently purchased our property and had to get a sewer lateral certification as part of the process. I had no idea what that was or what the process entailed, but Tsering was not only very kind and informative, but his quote was also one, if not the most, affordable we found. He answered all my questions and his team worked really hard to help us pass our test, which saved us a ton of money as a result. I would 10/10 recommend him and his team!

Thanks again Tsering and Everest Plumbing!

Jeannette C.

12/16/2013

I had called Tsering at Everest Plumbing for several minor plumbing needs over the years and had received prompt, complete and reasonably-priced service each time. When I noticed my water heater was leaking and mentioned to a friend that I might have to replace it, she recommended another plumber service who she raved about.

The other plumber came out, took a quick glance at my water heater and wrote up an estimate. My eyes nearly popped out of my head! It was far more expensive than I dreamed possible! I even asked if he had written it correctly. Alas, he had.

So I called Everest Plumbing and Tsering was out the next day. He carefully examined my water heater and all the hook-ups. He crawled under the house to the crawl space. He then explained to me each and every thing that would be involved in its replacement, including some sloppy plumbing issues that would need to be corrected from the previous water heater installation to bring it up to code. I thought all this explanation meant the job was going to be just as costly as the first estimate.

When he gave me his bid on the job, it was a full $800 LESS than the plumber my friend had raved about. And he said that because of the degree of leakage and the other issues that needed correcting, he offered to do the job the next day on his day off, rather than waiting a week for his next opening.

He did a great job! I could tell that the corrections he had made to the previous set up was far more safe and accessible. What a relief to know it was done properly and up to code and at a huge savings to me.

I cannot begin to recommend Tsering and Everest Plumbing highly enough. I won't ever be tempted to look elsewhere for my plumbing needs again.

Linda H.

06/06/2011 12:00:00 SA

Tsering was recommended by our realtor to provide a sewer later estimate for our home purchase in Berkeley. He was fast and efficient and set a high standard for all of the other contractors that we came in contact on our renovation since. No one has even come close! Tsering actually did our sewer later work and also helped us to move a gas line for our gas dryer. He is very reasonably priced and reliable. Two attributes that I'm finding rare in our renovation project. I recommend Everest Plumbing very highly.