Five Star Plumbing & Rooter

Excellent! Five stars for for Five Star Plumbing! Javier did an absolutely incredible job snaking a really difficult clogged drain in our commercial kitchen. He did not give up and got everything flowing again, drain cleared. Javier was very professional, knowledgeable and skilled which I greatly appreciate. I've used Wizard Plumbing for years, but I think I have found a new go-to plumbing company. Even the woman who helped me schedule the appointment was super helpful, courteous and efficient. Thank you Five Star! And thank you Javier! You guys rock! Highly recommended.

We contacted 5 star plumbing the day after moving into our new home. We discovered 2 leaks and a water related past event that we needed repair and investigation on. Adam was the plumber that responded to our request and he was awesome to work with. He identified and fixed both leaks right away.  He also was able to help with possible causes of the previous water issue that left some stains but was nothing to be actively concerned about. I would recommend working with Adam for any plumbing issues that you may have.

This contractor abandoned the job site after getting paid, leaving our apartment uninhabitable (no working heat). I say abandoned with full intention of the word - they literally left equipment here and never came back to finish the job.

This company was hired to fix a gas leak in our apartment (3 unit house). They worked on the gas leak and found all units were affected - and took three weeks to run new lines to all units.

When installing new gas lines they ran one across the ceiling of our room. They failed to seal the hole where the gas line runs up through the ceiling - meaning I can physically see into my upstairs neighbors apartment. The last time they were at the job site I showed them, they snapped a picture, and never returned. This was around week 3 time frame (21ish of 37 days)

Overall the work they did for the gas lines passed inspection. However the repair job they did after inspection was pretty terrible. See images of mismatched drywall work, paint, etc. They also took zero precautions in protecting our belongings in the apartment while we were displaced. We came back to find they did not do any basic protective things- like put down any drop cloths on the floor, didn't cover our furniture with plastic, etc and everything was covered in a pretty big layer of drywall dust. The couch they didn't cover was literally brand new purchased 4 days earlier. No drop cloths also meant when they spilled chemicals it stained the hardwood floors permanently.

After the gas lines were done we discovered the (gas) furnace to our unit was not working. Repeated calls to them suggested they were hunting for a fix but after no responses that made sense (our landlord said he asked them to buy a new furnace, they said they weren't ordering a new furnace but were looking for a legacy part. Lots of back and forth). We continued to have no heat for multiple weeks until finally, we hired a new plumber who replaced our heater (which they did same day).

Overall we were made homeless for 37 days for the gas leak and heat issue, and only after finding a new plumber to fix the heat were we able to move in. It was extremely stressful and we made multiple calls to our landlord and five star directly - and had been given the run around a lot.

So far, so good. I'm looking for a reliable plumber. Five Star's reception person is friendly and proud of her business. Great first impression. Let's see how the service is. They are coming over tomorrow....
To be continued....

Absolutely excellent service. Quick scheduling and Javier was awesome! Really gave me peace of mind!

We have used Five Star for plumbing issues, large and small, and they are terrific! Their business model is all about plumbing expertise and excellent customer service. After the most recent storm we called them and despite how busy they were, they came as quickly as they could. Thank you Javier and Santiago!
Five Star is definitley our go to for plumbers.  Thank you!

Saul was very responsive, on time, Fernando the tech was very knowledgeable with a qui turnaround, reasonably priced. Would recommend them. We're a property management company and Five Star Plumbing is our go to.

We have a regularly occurring issue in the building where the main sewer line backs up due to it being offset, but the landlords are older and not professional building manager and rather spend a couple hundred bucks every now and then to root and clear the problem vs several thousand to replace and fix the line. I can't say I blame them, but the problem is that I live on the first floor and am the first to see the issue with my toilet gurgling and stopping right before the garage and alley drains start backing up with sewage.

Luckily, the operations manager was super helpful and was able to send someone over the same day because they had a cancellation.

Fernando had a calm and cool demeanor, gave a fair estimate, got to work snaking and clearing the backup quickly, and even sprayed back down the sewage in the garage to clean it up afterwards. Easily 5 stars for Five Star.

We have an old house and had to have a hot water line moved so we could replace our broken dishwasher. I called and they were kind and fast. Fernando arrived the next day, knew exactly what to do and very efficiently got everything done super great, and he was super friendly too. Very happy to have found a great plumber going forward!

Our sewer line backed up in early December, for the third time in five or six years. (Can us property owners who deal with these things so that everyone can have nice trees on the sidewalk get some appreciation?) I had it cleared by a firm with an all-night number, then I got several bids to replace it and fix it for real.

Saul from Five Star gave me the clearest proposal at the best price. (I'd have been happy to pay more for the better proposal.) The crew showed up on time and the job was done, inspected and closed in three days as promised, with only about 6 hours' loss of service.

The plan was to replace the line without a trench, i.e. cut a hole at each end and ram through a flexible pipe. My line didn't have a trap at the curb and the crew didn't correctly locate it with the detector (the other firms who gave estimates also had that problem), so they had to cut a third hole. Also, I have a small flight of concrete steps up to my side door, a concrete planter box and a big mass of concrete anchoring a moment column all over where the line turned out to be. The trenchless method worked without disturbing all my extra concrete, and even with the extra hole I paid the price on the proposal.

The crew found that, as well as the old clay pipes running from the house to the street that they'd come to replace, I had more old clay pipes running under the house from front to back, instead of the cast iron that was usually used under houses, and those old pipes were visibly separating and likely leaking. Saul gave me a separate proposal for fixing that problem, but was happy to complete the original job and let me decide about the additional work later.

Saul is a solid SF citizen and fun to talk with (turns out we both have secret rooms in our houses), and the crew was sharp. I'd do only one thing different next time: when I write something fun in the new concrete, I'll use my tool to push the concrete down instead of scratching or cutting, so the little pebbles in the concrete don't break up the lines and I don't get rough raised edges.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I had two sinks to be installed, but only one was right and could be installed. The other would have been tooooo much - and I had it the old, perfectly serviceable one put back in. Jorge was wonderful and kind, understood my disappointment - as did the wonderful folks in the 5 Star office. He had put in the time, and  done the work, so I paid the price - because that's just what was right. They gave me a break on the credit card - no surcharge. The next day Jorge was back to tighten down a toilet. The charge was to have been $325 (if I understand) but he did the job in twenty minutes, and the kind folks at 5 Star comped the job.

I will call on them when the next unexpected plumbing issue raises its wet head in this old home of mine!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - 5 Star gets - 5 STARS!!

Customer Service was awesome! Saul and his team know what they're doing, very knowledgeable.

We had an emergency plumbing issue. I called Five Star Plumbing & Rooter at 7:30am as a first-time customer and Fernando arrived by 9:00am. They were good communicators, regularly giving us updates and breaking down the details so we understood what was happening. We felt very taken care of and confident with their services. I will definitely call them again should I have another issue.

Fernando and Pedro were great! They were so friendly, respectful, and fixed our faucet in a timely manner. Thank you, Fernando and Pedro!

EDIT:
Almost immediately after posting this review, Saul called me up to give me a refund for my latest invoice and offered a really sincere apology.
Honestly I'm blown away by his honesty and integrity. He's definitely earned my respect and I'll continue looking forwards to working with him and five star plumbing in the future.
With as many plumbing issues i've had the past few years, Saul is the first and only one I can honestly say i have this much respect for.

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I'm finally writing this review after calling Fivestar plumbing out for 2 separate quotes. I'm fairly disappointed in my latest experience after calling them back for a second job. Both Saul, and Fernando are really kind and good people to work with, so I really do not want to write a negative review (hence 3 stars), however after 2 subpar experiences.
I called them recently for a quick quote with Fernando and am currently very disappointed with the experience where he charged me $325 to give me blatantly incorrect information, and try to sell me on a $10k+ job for an issue that i've found out is free to fix.

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Overall - i think they can do a good job on standard plumbing jobs. They charge you for a visit fee though, so i would NOT call them again for anything that i do not know the fix for or that i would not be willing to spend their visit fee amount on fixing.
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Job 1: Lateral line replacement.
My HOA had this job done in winter of 2021. We had tree roots clogging up our entire lateral line to the building.
Initially Saul quoted us $12k to do a trenchless procedure and used a hydraulic press to pull a new lateral line through. They dug 2 ditches and within a few days had the new line all replaced.
The inspector came out and then told us that the fall of the line was insufficient. This is something I would have expected Saul and Fivestar to have been able to notice and address, so it was a little upsetting to hear that after already spending $12k, we were now going to need to trench up the entire thing anyways, and fix the slope. Saul then quoted us another $12k to trench up and fix the line, which we went with since we already had his team out here working on it.
We eventually had the inspector come out and give his approval. We have not had any issues since

Job 2: Tankless Water heater ignition error
I decided to call Fivestar plumbing again because I respected Saul and he seemed genuine even with the issues on our last job. When Fernando came, i explained my situation, explained what the error code was, and my assumption for what he could look at to help me fix it (replace the ignitor). He took a look at my gas line and decided that the issue was actually that my gas line to the water heater was shared with other appliances. He opened up the line so we could feel the pressure in the line - and it was perfectly fine, even though he insisted that it was low. We took a look at my neighbors line too (who hasn't had any issues), and it was exactly the same.
Fernando then proceeded to tell me that we would need to run an entire new line from the meter to the heater, and that it would cost me $10k+, but because i was a repeat customer they'd knock it down to $9k.

I just had another plumber come out to take a look (who actually does tankless water heater maintenance), and he immediately found the actual issue - pulled out the igniter plug, and showed me that it was slightly oxidized, which is why my heater would work sometimes, and other times failed to ignite. This is a free fix and i just needed to call the company for a replacement part.

Needless to say i'm pretty upset with my experience with Fernando, and that he ignored my request and charged me $325 to give me incorrect information and try to upsell me on a completely unnecessary job.

I admit, when i initially called, they told me that they do not do tankless water heater maintenance and I figured i'd have them come out to take a look anyways because i wanted to maintain a good relationship with the company. They did NOT mention that they charge a visitation fee on the call though which surprised me when I was presented with that invoice (I should have remembered).

Fernando is the best! He replaced a faucet for us in the past & today I called to have him come by for an inspection to ease my mind after a water heater move. He is kind, knowledgeable, and because he only spent 5 to 10 mins. easing my mind, he did not charge me. I highly recommend Fernando as an excellent technician with great heart! Thanks Fernando and all the folks at 5-Star who have customer satisfaction as their top priority!  6 Stars!

On-time service, friendly technicians, good workmanship. Easy to schedule. They did a good job on several repairs in our house, and even snaked a stubborn drain at no extra charge when they were here for a completely different issue.

I have so many good things to say about this company.First of all, I have to state that I have already hired many people to fix my clogged toilet but so far this is the only one company that successfully did the job. My toilet got clogged on and off very frequently and no one that I contacted was able to fix it....
Finally I found this company  ... I am very pleased to say that the technician was very professional and very highly skilled. He was very friendly and courteous. I highly recommend calling this company if you ever need any help. I guarantee it is worth every penny.

So helpful and so prompt! We had a slow toilet and got a referral to Five Star Plumbing. The receptionist was available right away -- by phone and by text -- and quickly connected us with a great team who arrived exactly when scheduled and delivered great, thorough, courteous service. Everyone wore masks and booties to keep the house safe and clean too. Highly recommended!

During the end of a family gathering our toilet and bathtub backed up and flooded the entire bathroom.  In a panic, thinking it might be a broken pipe, I called 5 Star Plumbing & Rooter and Fernando and Rocky came within an hour.  They were very friendly and professional.  I was worried that it was going to be a serious situation but they told me not to worry and that they would fix the problem.  They ran a snake and said it was a big clog of toilet paper. They were quick, efficient and cleaned up nicely. I highly recommend 5 Star Plumbing and if you get Fernando and Rocky then that's a big PLUS!

Called them and they sent Fernando out within the time frame they estimated. Fernando was great and explained what needed to be done. Went to work and fixed the issue with my clogged floor drain pipe. Cleaned up everything afterwards and did a great job.

My apartments regular maintenance guy came out to fix my shower drain and broke his tools during the process so this company was contacted and they arrived within the hour! They worked quickly and efficiently, handling the matter in less than 30 minutes. Pedro and Fernando were incredibly kind and helpful in resolving the issue and preventing it from happening again. I would absolutely recommend this plumbing company for all your needs!

The only reason is a 3 star and the one is because Dave was very pleasant to work with , did his job and explained everything during the procedure.

I had a water leak in my house  almost 2 weeks ago that required to cut in to the wall to find the leak .
Dave and Soul came the day after Dave already cut one hole in to the sheet rock and couldn't find the leak .
After they cut a  piece of stucco and found the leak the job was done very quickly , 2 hours in and out .
The problem is that Soul promised my wife someone will come over to patch the stucco the next day for additional $300 after I already paid $600 .
No one came the next day and no one called .
I waited one day and called Soul, he said the guy was busy and will come the next day . No one came and no one called .
I waited 2 days and called again! Same answer, same result .
So bottom line , customer service is sucks .
Eventually I found someone for $150 to fix the stucco.
It's been almost 2 weeks.

Great service and friendly staff. We needed our dishwasher looked at since the water wasn't draining properly and these guys were able to provide a quick assessment of exactly what is going wrong. They also provided helpful information about the life cycle of the machine and that we are in need of a new one soon due to its age and the pump going out. We will be contacting them again should we have any issues in the future. Thanks guys!

I have used Five Star plumbing 3 times and they are consistently efficient. Their response time is within hours. The crew is polite and explains what the issue is and how to fix it. The crew truck has everything for the job. I will always call Five Star Plumbing!

I had a backup on the garage late at night.  I called Saul at Five Star Plumbing and Rooter. Mr Saul was nice enough to come early in the morning and help me clear the clog.  He was very professional and knowledgeable. He explain to me about what was causing the clog and what I need to do to prevent future clogs.
Very nice man and even gave me a discount without asking for it.
Thank you

I called Fivestar Plumbing & Rooter for an inspection of my plumbing. Saul, the owner, arrived personally. He and his assistant wore masks and put on overshoes to prevent any spoiling or contamination of my carpet. Saul performed a meticulous inspection of every single part of any of my water lines. His inspection was systematic and straightforward, demonstrating his experience in his area of expertise. He listened carefully and gave valuable and easily understandable input regarding the long-term prognosis of my plumbing.
I whole-heartedly recommend Saul and his company.

After a fantastic experience, I now have a new go-to plumbing service!!  

I easily got a next day appointment for a non-emergency issue. David and Gil showed up right on time, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it on the spot. Both were professional from start to finish, and wore masks as protection against Covid.

The price was more than reasonable!  I wish I could give them six stars!!

Got a plumbing issue?  Call Five Star Plumbing!!!

Very quick and efficient scheduling and the team of 2 plumbers showed up on time. They wore masks and booties and were very professional, kind and very patient with my questions. They fixed my sink quickly and at a very reasonable rate. Very happy to find an excellent new plumber here in SF!

These guys rock.  

We were referred to owner Saul and his team by another plumber was too busy to take on our job.  They're good guys, they'll take care of you, he said, and he was absolutely right.  We had a leak between two units of an old San Francisco building, and Dave and Gill were able to do an emergency fix to stop the water before coming back to dig into the much bigger problem of finding the source of the leak.  

They were honest about what they did and didn't know about the extent of the damage, and explained what was happening at each stage of the work. They made every effort to work efficiently without too much cutting through walls to find things, and they did a great job that even included a few extras, all at a fair price.  Happy to recommend them!

I had a backed up toilet.  I called 20 places to try and get help.  Only Saul and Five Star got back to me with a same day appointment.  They showed up on schedule.  They were polite and professional.  They were great with my dogs.  And most importantly they fixed the issue in about five minutes.  I'm definitely calling Saul and his folks first for plumbing issues going forward!

This company is top notch. Really professional from start to finish, from the nice lady who took my call to set an appointment, to the two gentleman who showed up to do the work. They even took the time to point out a few things that could be done as preventive maintenance for the issues I was having. They even showed up the next day to do caulking when they ran out of time the first day.

I will be using this company again for the other city properties I manage.

I highly recommend 5 Star Plumbing! Fernando was amazing to work with. Professional, knowledgeable, and very calm. I really appreciate that every time he entered my home, he covered his shoes. I gave him a list of items and he followed thru and got everything I needed to be done, he did a great job.

We had main sewer pipe breaks in multiple spots. Javier and his team from Five Star plumbing excavated 34 feet of sidewalk and soil and garage, removed the old rusted broken pipes, installed new cast iron pipes with vents and caps, had the site inspected and approved by the city inspector, filled in the soil, and poured new concrete over the trench in sidewalk and garage. The work was done over 2.5 days, neatly and efficiently. The workers were very pleasant and polite, cleaned up the site beautifully, kept us informed at every step, replaced our outdoor faucet valve at no cost, provided an improved downhill sewer grade, and installed very nice drains, caps, and concrete. The total cost was very reasonable, and the office and team communicated promptly. It was stellar work, and I will be calling this team for any plumbing needs.

I have been a client for many years but want to give a special mention for safety during Covid times, thank you for wearing masks, gloves and shoe covers. As always, they are professional and fair, I never feel cheated and they have even come a couple of times and help me fix something so simple (to them) they didn't charge me. They take the time to explain everything to me very well and I am a beyond satisfied customer. Thank you Saul and team!

Five stars indeed! My property manager had called an unlicensed plumber who got his snake stuck so bad that it couldn't be pulled out by 3 strong men. Saul showed up with 2 guys, and they tried to get the snake out. When they couldn't, they didn't charge me anything. After talking to another plumber who didn't even want to touch the stuck snake, I ended up hiring Saul to replace my clay pipes as Saul sent Brian who came up with a brilliant and innovative way to remove the stuck snake. As you can see in the pictures, it involved tying the stuck snake to a chain and then to a tree in the backyard. It took almost all day between all the trips to get the materials, but it got the snake out. I would highly recommend this team. They're very experienced and know what they're doing.

Highly recommend Five Star Plumbing and Saul! They came by on holiday weekend to diagnose a leak, and ended up promptly addressing the problem (replacing the line), providing a very good price. They also went out of their way to help with other aspects of the job such as cleanup, which most others would probably not have helped with. Overall they went above and beyond and provided reliable, outstanding service at a great price. I would not hesitate to recommend them and will be using them in the future for any plumbing needs.

First, i did not use five star plumbing. I used someone who could get to me faster. Five star could get to me fast, but just not fast enough. I ended up paying a 25% premium for the faster service.

Next time i need plumbing I will give them a call first.

Thank you to Saul + David for helping us regulate the temp on our very old shower. My husband worked with them and had nothing but wonderful things to say! We will definitely be calling them for future projects.

Five stars for sure. Saul and his team are great. He's dependable, upfront with costs and options, and simply does good work. They replace the main sewer line at property for us. These are great plumbers at a fair price and clear communication. I would highly recommend this team. They're very experienced and know what they're doing.

Thank you very much Saul!

Sissy

Sal was great, they wore shoe covers besides masks -& took care of the issue perfectly!

Five star was installing a neighbor's new hot water heater, and I asked them to review a slight leak in our 8-unit condo building's backyard spigot.  They were able to solve the issue and at NO CHARGE.  Thank you Five Star for your complimentary service and for solving this plumbing issue.

I loved these guys!!! Saul and David came to our house today and fix our clogged toilet within minutes, they took our call very early in the morning and came at the time frame they gave us. Very reliable, professional and friendly. Showed me the exact issue, left everything clean and put the things back in their place. I will recommend this company to everyone that I know. Best choice we made!!! Also they went out of their way and fix our toilet pump so it could work better.

Called 1am with a clogged main line. Saul and team arrived at 8am. Fixed by 8:30am. Instead of snaking it, I did the jet flush 3000psi for $595.

Fixed. Fast. Super courteous. I have added them to my plumbing book for future fixes.

Very Attentive! It's not easy in this crazy SF market to find trades people who listen to what you need and give you a fair price. David and Saul did just that.

Because of this we've been able to, with permits, use half of our garage space of our 110 year old house to make a bathroom, an office, and a laundry room. It wasn't easy.  David and Saul and were helpful throughout the whole process and made sure the plumbing was done right. They were always a phone call away if we had any questions.

They ahowed up on time, wore plastic over their shoes and took care not to harm the hardwood in the kitchen where they were working. I was kept up to date throughout the process and they explained any issues they encountered in a language I could understand. Overall they were both professional and friendly. I was referred to this company by two close friends that I trust and I was not disappointed. I highly recommend this company for reliable and professional service.

These guys are honest. Fair price and very helpful.  No bs.  I saw my neighbor who i believe is in the trades use these guys which for me is a good sign.  Ill continue to use them.  I contacted other plumbers through yelp who all wanted to do same day service but wouldnt just come out and give me only an estimate.  I believe in price shopping before i do it.  I did contact a friend who has a plumbing friend and tild me their price was good.  Fast high quality fair price!

Quick and timely service showed up as promised.  Called back in only minutes while I was on the phone trying find other plumbers available, and came right over.   Fixed everything well and explained the issues.  Made recommendations for future problem avoidance.  Will be our new plumbing company to use in the future for sure!

My bathtub was leaking in a big way.  I plugged the drain to get a better understanding of the leak before I started looking for a plumber.  It was leaking about 5 gallons every 6 - 8 hours.  

I posted a request on yelp for quotes with a description of the issue.  Four plumbers responded, most wanted questions, one said it would cost $100 per hour just to look at it (!!!), one told me to open it up and replace the springs and seats (I tried that already), and Saul said, Can you be home by noon?  I'll send someone over.  

David arrived about 5 minutes before noon, and immediately knew the whole valve had to be replaced.  Even with running out to get supplies, cutting a slightly bigger hole in the wall to accommodate his work, removing and replacing the valve, and cleaning up, he was done before 3 PM.  

Up front pricing, good, clean work, great work ethic.  I have no doubt that they'd be my first call in the future.

I noticed my hot water heater overflowing this morning and freaked out because I've never dealt with anything like this before as a homeowner.  My neighbor came to the rescue and recommended Five Star Plumbing.  

Brian came out and took on the crazy task of getting the old heater out of our spooky basement that is only accessible with a ladder.  He did some rigging and problem-solved like a champ.  He was super friendly and even fixed the crazy door in the floor so it won't give anyone a concussion.  It's unusual to find people who go above and beyond.  I'm happy to now have a plumber to call if I need one.

The only thing that would have be great is if we could have gotten an estimate over the phone.  I asked and they said we would get one when they got here, but I had to ask and was told that they should have given me one when I called.  The website says you approve all prices before work starts.  Pretty confusing.

I was looking for a plumber on NextDoor and Saul and his team came highly recommended, so decided to have Five Star come by to give an estimate. Both Saul and his receptionist were highly responsive to both email, text and phone calls, so despite having to cancel once when his whole team was sick around the holidays, I always felt everything was being done in as timely a manner as possible and I was always kept up to date.

We had a series of leaking pipes in three of our sinks, two of which had recently, very badly, been replaced by a contractor, and a welded copper pipe to an old dishwasher that had to be converted to a standard dishwasher connector. We had gotten to the point where I was just slapping plumbers putty around everything to minimize the leaking. Saul gave us a very reasonable estimate which was much lower than a few other highly rated plumbers with 100+ reviews on here. The next week Saul and one of his team came by and, after a few hours, we had three new faucets, a connector for our new dishwasher, a garbage disposal installed and new pipes.  

One of the new faucets started leaking a few days after it was installed, but Saul got back to me immediately after I mentioned it to him and sent someone out to take a look. A piece in the faucet itself needed to be tightened and the leak was completely fixed after that, and couldn't be happier.

Thanks again, Saul and team, we'll definitely be using you in the future!

Hi, we had a faucet that had gotten loose over the years and we were referred to Saul at Five Star Plumbing and Rooting! They were amazing: prompt, professional, courteous, and super fast and accurate with that work!  So much that when we needed our hot water heater strapped in (for making it earthquake code compliant) we called Saul again and his man was again, prompt, courteous and got the job done quickly and we are a happy customer again. Thanks Saul, appreciate all the good work you have done for us so far !!!

I've had to call Saul + team twice now for separate issues. The first time, we had a difficult tree root interrupting our pipes. Saul gave me multiple cost-effective options to solve the issue, super conscious of both long-term problem solving and short-term help. Work was great and we haven't had any problems with the tree root since. This week, our shower backed up and I called Saul + team. I sent Saul a text at 8pm and had someone out here first thing this morning. Brian came out, handled everything super quickly & efficiently. They are super nice, professional, timely and considerate. Absolutely my go-to for anything plumbing-related.

I called Five Star at 9:30am, and they showed up at 10:30am! Amazing.  I had a bad sewage back-up problem.  The owner, Saul Padilla, was terrific (as well as the person spearheading the work -- sorry, can't recall his name).  They resolved the issue within an hour (using: water jet & plunger, sewage camera, investigating the city sewage line...).  I recommend this company 100%.  It is a relief to find a trustworthy, competent (and licensed) plumber.  
Also, very friendly ...and took the time to explain each process that they were about to employ.  
HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION.

Five Star Plumbing is the utmost professional and knowledgeable company I've had the pleasure of working with. In my first interactions with Five Star, I called to have my kitchen sink unclogged. This was a relatively simple job, but Saul's attention to detail and professional immediately showed which made an impression on me.

Due to my previous experience with Five Star Plumbing, when I had a much bigger issue regarding a sewer line, I decided to call Five Star Plumbing. Saul came over with the same professionalism and attention to detail. He was able to get the work done in a professional manner but what really stood out to me was his honesty and dedication to customer service.

When I need anything regarding plumbing whether it's a simple question or a complicated job, Five Star is my go to plumbing company. I highly recommend them.

This is my favorite kind of company, owner operated, someone I know and who I would have lunch with.  I've known Saul since he was my plumber at a big franchise and he was able to figure out very complicated work arounds for very old plumbing.  

Now I'm in Alameda and he'll come over if it's more complicated then a clogged drain.   He's a really honest guy, pleasant and easy going and somehow he makes his appointment times.

I like the woman in his office, Claudia, she's pleasant and competent.  So all in all, wish they were closer and glad they are doing so well and joined the Yelp community!

Saul and his company were amazing. I hired Five Star Plumbing and Rooter to initially fix some plumbing back up issues and to replace a rooftop drain on the second floor. He took a peek on the ceiling of the first floor commercial space and also recommended I change the drainage line that runs across the ceiling. Although he said it wasn't leaking, the pipe was old and galvanized and was probably original. He understood my concerns about plumbing issues of the building and how I would like to have everything done all at once and not have to open up the ceiling again. His team was on time and even stayed until 7pm one day when he was replacing the piping so water didn't have to be shut off the next day. He was always in communication with me and even though I wasn't his only project, he made it seem like I was his only client at the time. He will definitely be my go to plumbing company if I have any issues.

I had a new dishwasher that needed installation, and Saul was recommended to me. He responded quickly, gave me a reasonable quote when he and Dave arrived the next day. They communicated my options very clearly and got the job done quickly. Thank you Saul and Dave.

Good services!  Experienced technician.  Accurate inspiration, and got the work done fast.  So far my sewage works fine!

Brian was fantastic. Within 2 hours of calling he was draining our broken hot water tank.  He came back the next day with a new water heater. He removed the old one as well as installing a new supply line, gas valve, flex line and proper earthquake straps. All for a reasonable price.
Thanks so much, Brian!

The main pipe to the city sewer split and was leaking so we couldn't use the upstairs plumbing -- kitchen and bathroom sinks, toilet, etc.  Five Star Plumbing was recommended to us, and Saoul was able to come in two days with his technician David who did an excellent job. They cleaned up well. We are most appreciative of their quick response and good work.

I wouldn't hire these guys again. They did ok work, but the price was kind of steep for what they did. Also, my next door neighbor had some tools stolen out of his truck the day they were here. Before knowing this, I had considered giving them more work, but it was easy to find a much lower estimate with a real 5 star company.

Highly recommend! We called Saul looking to get a couple of minor issues checked out. He was able to come by that same day, took a look at everything and made some quick fixes. Graciously did not even charge us given the short time required. Will be our first call in the future with any plumbing issues!

Five Star Plumbing was the best.  They were recommended yanother highly rated plumber for a water heater repair that he did not want to do.
They called me right back when I called them and were at my house in a half hour.  Took a look at the water heater, told me what the problem was, got the part in less than a half hour and were back to fix it.  Took no time at all, and all good again.
Saoul and David were professional, polite and very personable.  Will definitely call them again.

We had Saul and his team come fix a pluming issue that kept reoccurring.  They went above and beyond to figure out the problem and worked with us to figure out a reasonable and workable solution. Don't hesitate to contact Saul for your plumbing needs.

These guys are awesome and really know how to solve plumbing problems at a fair price.  I've had them work on a number of issues from large to small and the job has always been well done and the prices very fair.  This is a small business and they provide very personal service, even when called at off hours.  I would highly recommend them for any plumbing job.

It seemed impossible to find a plumber on a Friday night! Fortunately I called Five Star and they were Ready!! The owner (Saul) I believe was very nice and heard me out completely. I called other companies and they wanted to come out before giving me a price! ( that's how they get you) and I refuse to pay an outrageous amount just bc I'm desperate. Needless to say the nice man quoted me a price over the phone. I thought it was very reasonable. He arrived with in the hour. Upon arriving he greeted me still very nice (no attitude bc after all it was late on a Friday night) put on some shoe covers and cleared out my sink. It was fast ,clean , great price and friendly. I would definitely give them the 5 stars they Rep!!

I was a bit hesitant to call this company because they are fairly new and only 1 review. I took my chances and called same day, Saul answered the phone at 7am and said they had a busy schedule but could be at my house at 8am the same day. I was a bit early but since it was the only opening I didn't hesitate to take it. He arrived 5 mins early and called before ringing door bell. He took care of my garbage disposal in 25 mins and price was very reasonable. He was courteous, clean and wore shoe covers before stepping on my carpet. I have nothing but good things to say about this company. I will definitely be calling this company again because of their 5 star service! Thank you Saul!

Fantastic crew - David and Saul were rock stars! I had problems with the pipes in my house, dishwasher installations, French drain outside the house, and on and on. They showed up on time every time, identified what exactly the problems were, came up with the best solution to save me money, gave me a fair estimate, and did excellent work. When I had some small problems later on, they came back and took care of it. I will use them on regular basis.

Saoul and Dave are the best!  These are great plumbers at a fair price.  I've used them several times now and they really did a great job each time!  I would use them again for any future plumbing needs.

Saul is my go-to for all of my plumbing needs. From fixing a leaky faucet for my tenant to replacing the main sewer line at my house and everything in between, Saul and team always come through. He's dependable, upfront with costs and options, and simply does good work. He always picks up the phone even on Christmas Eve or Thanksgiving (true stories). Highly recommended!

Saul was fantastic. He was very communicative and showed up on time, as promised. He did more work than his original estimate, free of charge. After having many poor plumber experiences, this was very refreshing, and he moves to the top of our list. We highly recommend Five Star Plumbing, as the name

I was having trouble with my shower's plumbing, I called 4 plumbers and three out of the four showed up. Looked at my shower for five seconds and give me extremely outrageous estimates. Just because I am a woman they thought that I had no knowledge of what was needed. I ended up calling Five Star Plumbing and Saul came by on time and fully inspected my shower problem, he was the only plumber to give me a written estimate. His estimate was acceptable and reasonable. They came by to do the work and I was truly impressed with their punctuality, preparedness and cleanliness. they even wore shoe covers to protect my floors! Saul gave me an honest estimate, He was respectful, courteous, knowledgeable and has the latest tools to perform the job fast and efficient. I would most definitely recommend his company for any plumbing services. You will NOT be disappointing!!

Saul and his team came out to repair a backed up sewer drain a while back, and I asked them if they knew anything about tankless water heaters. They came up, had a look and started working on a plan - because of where our water heater is located and how it was (improperly) installed, it was not a straightforward job, but he and his associate were happy to try to tackle it. When they came out to do the work, they were great - professional, friendly, respectful (they wore booties over their shoes without me asking!), and did a great job. I can't recommend them highly enough - and it's great to know that we have a great plumber incase we need them for anything else!

I had a great experience with these plumbers. They replaced a sump pump and installed a kitchen faucet for us. Saul and David did great work and communicated really well at every stage of the job. When the sh*t hits the fan, these are the guys I will call every time!

Five Star Plumbing was fantastic.  We had the old pipe that leads from our house to the city line replaced. Saul and his team were on time, they communicated very well; and were professional and courteous.  It was a big undertaking, but they completed the job in less than two days and did a great job.  Don't hesitate to contact these guys, they're terrific!

Saul knows his stuff.  He's on the job, working alongside his team.  Knowledgable, considerate and extremely hard working.  We had a nightmare sewage problem that needed repair.  Like many old SF homes, ours had the original cast iron pipes. He was on time every day and incredibly nice to work with.  He's fair and I'd trust him with any project in my home.