Description
I offer Service and Repair of all Plumbing Fixtures from very old to modern. Hot Water heater repair/replacement and upgrades to Tankless. I offer Sink/sewer drain cleaning too. Taking Phone Calls Now (during COVID-19) and will provide free Virtual Estimates to avoid unnecessary Visits. I am also wearing a mask and gloves to be as safe as possible.
HISTORY
Established in 2007.
I have been plumbing in San Francisco for over 13 years.
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
Originally from New York State.
I moved here in 2005 and have been plumbing in San Francisco since then.
Unlike some professionals I try and take the time to explain the work clearly to my customers and do not pressure them into doing any work they don't want to.
Honesty and Expert Plumbing is how I keep my customers happy.
Free estimates and water audits offered for your home/apt.
SERVICES
Bathtub & Shower Repair, Water Heater Installation, Pipe Installation, Drain Installation, Sink Repair, Bathtub & Shower Installation, Garbage Disposal Repair, Leak Detection, Sink Installation, Water Heater Repair, Faucet Installation, Drain Cleaning, Toilet Repair, Pipe Repair, Toilet Installation, Faucet Repair, Gas Line Services, Sewer Services, Water Filter Services, ,
Reviews
Alec of Flow Form is a great guy, an excellent plumber, and a reliable and honest one! Our dog loves him, and fortunately, Alec loves dogs. Over the years we've used Alec for numerous jobs, from fixing a leaky faucet to installing bidets/washlets.
He just saved us a big chunk of change by telling us we don't have to replace our crappy low flow toilet -- he adjusted something in the tank and now it no longer takes two or three flushes to get rid of certain things!
He is responsive to calls and texts, arrives on time (or can keep you posted if there's a window of time) and if just an all around cool guy! Can't recommend him highly enough!
Excellent service & advice. Came and assessed our new home and the overall plumbing situation. Advised without being pushy on repairs.
We were introduced Alec back in 2012 through our wonderful contractor during the remodel of our flat. He did a beautiful job in our new bathroom. Since then, we've hired him to replace our water heater, install a new kitchen faucet and hook up our new fridge's water connection. Alec is always responsive, communicates well so we know just what to expect, does great work and is very reasonably priced. We wouldn't hire anyone else for any plumbing need!
Casey C.
03/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
Alec has saved me from my house built in 1929 time and time again. Over the last six years he has done everything from repairing broken pipes, constantly running toilets, dripping faucets to installing a new tankless water heater and installing new bathroom fixtures. Alec is the best!
Alec is professional and knowledgeable. He installed a neutralizer and serviced my tankless water heater. I highly recommend Alec.
Alec is fantastic. Called me back immediately and was super flexible with scheduling. He's done multiple projects with me and has always been awesome.
Alec was quick to respond, easy to work with, and he did a great job resolving our leaky faucet and slow drain in our pedestal sink in the bathroom. He's also a super nice guy. I highly recommend him.
It took me years to find a plumber and I found Alec by chance -- he was doing work for my neighbor and I approached him. In fact, I think he only accepted my small job because he did a big one for the neighbor.
In any case, Alec is a super nice and approachable guy. In addition, he is quick responding via email or calling (translation: reliable). Just as important, Alec is a pro: he came, he looked, he committed, and he returned ready to do the work. His approach to the job is methodical and his execution impeccable -- he was using the level tool to make sure the shower arm was straight. Visually it was, but he used the tool! He never seemed rushed and tested the repair done.
I must say I am stoked beyond belief: the improvement in functionality as well as aesthetics is night an day. Before he left, I already commissioned the next job.:=)
I have used Alec before and am so glad he could squeeze me into his busy schedule. I needed to have a hot water heater replaced as well as 2 shower control diverters. He wore a mask, was on time and did an outstanding job. If you're looking for a great plumber, he's your guy, look no further!
Ethan S.
10/08/2020 12:00:00 SA
I can't say enough good things about Alec. He's responsive when we have a need. He's thorough. He's reasonable. He explains what is going on. And when he fixes things, those things stay fixed.
And he also cleans up before he leaves.
If you need a plumber, go with Alec.
Alec from Flow Form Plumbing was prompt, easy to book, courteous, super friendly and was able to efficiently and expertly tackle numerous odd jobs and bugs in our 1903 home. He explained everything (something no previous plumber has ever done!), helped me order parts directly, recommended, but never pushed, future issues that might need attention. Now our toilets, dishwasher, disposal, water purifier and leaky faucets are all running smoothly. Great peace of mind! Thank you Alec!
Courteous and friendly service. Alec knows what he's doing. He's smart and can diagnose your problem quickly. He's my plumber now!
Alec Miller at FlowForm Plumbing does a great job! He replaced our kitchen faucet and worked on our very old faucets in the tub and the shower. He went the extra mile of researching the parts needed, photographing the faucets and contacting the appropriate dealer. Alec is very thorough, polite and knows his trade. I highly recommend Alec Miller and FlowForm Plumbing.
Holland J.
09/05/2019 12:00:00 SA
Alec Miller and Free Flow Plumbing provides expert, honest and friendly service. His rates are very fair and his work is top notch. I absolutely trust this guy and that is the main reason Free Flow plumbing is my go to guy. If you use him, you'll understand why. Alec Miller is the best.
5 stars! We are doing a lot of the work on a kitchen renovation ourselves as home owners (incl. project management, pulling permits, securing parking and building kitchen cabinets) and Alec's reliability, efficiency and great communication have been essential in this project. Highly recommended
Did a great job fixing my faucet and dishwasher. Was right on time and quick. Highly recommend!
David H.
01/04/2021 12:00:00 SA
I called Alec to repair a kitchen faucet where the water flow had reduced to a trickle. I tried to replace the pull-out hose line myself, but couldn't. Alec had it repaired and back to normal within an hour. He's friendly, thoughtful, and will definitely be my plumber for any future repairs.
Debbie D.
06/02/2018 12:00:00 SA
Alec Miller is our plumber. Competent, communicative, ethical.
Gets the job done. No fuss.
Alec just installed a replacement hot water heater for us and did an outstanding job, he is very communicative, punctual and professional. Alec went the extra mile to make sure the job was done right the first time, tested and fully operational, and that we were happy with the installation. He explained all the pricing and options beforehand and afterwards showed how to set the pilot light, operate the controls on the water heater and troubleshooting. Alec also was very respectful of our property and our safety, including COVID-19 precautions, wearing a mask and gloves and social distancing at all times. He kept a clean work environment and gave us some very useful plumbing tips and suggestions for how to get the most out of our hot water heater and other fixtures and appliances. We will be sure to use Alec again for any future plumbing needs or installations.
Alec replied quickly to my inquiry, promptly scheduled an appointment, and helped me understand the problem and necessary solution. His rates are reasonable, his billing process is easy and he is all-around great to work with!
Best service you are likely to receive in SF. Timely, friendly and it didn't cost an arm and a leg. Thanks, Alec!
Alec responded within the hour I called, came out the next day, and repaired my DIY attempt to avoid calling a plumber. He did a great job in a short time- very satisfied. He will be my go-to plumber for now on!
As a new homeowner in San Francisco, where everything costs an arm and a leg and I literally don't know anything about plumbing, I am nervous about letting someone in and doing work that I don't completely understand on very sensitive parts of my new home. So, when I was referred to Alec from a good friend, I reached out and he was clear, prompt, organized and explained what he could do and asked great questions about what I was requesting. He kept his time, arrived on time and did some great work that met everything I expected. In fact, I also asked some questions about work that I wasn't sure if it was right for a plumber or some other expert, but he could do it and told me exactly what he would do. I said OK and he is coming back in two weeks. Highly recommend him and I hope to use him for all my plumbing needs going forward... which, well, I hope are minimal. :)
Rick S.
08/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Wow. Best plumber ever. Not only is he competent, but he's punctual and his prices are reasonable. I would use him again and recommend him to friends in a heartbeat.
Eric C.
07/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Alec is my go to guy for plumbing repairs. He is thoughtful, creative and practical. I can't think of anyone better.
Alec did a fantastic job. Was on time and very efficient
He was very thorough and made certain everything was clean and working before he left. Was very competitively priced to other SF plumbers
John B.
01/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
We had a very slow shower leak that was challenging to diagnose and fix. Alec was the second plumber to come to the house (the first one gave up and could not figure it out). We had a 20-year old Delta shower. Alec was extremely patient in dealing with them until he got to the bottom of the part that we needed (and as we now know has been discontinued). He and I worked as a team to find the part all over town (and online). He's been nothing but amazing and very responsive to the process even though it was around the holidays. He was flexible in accommodating us with our schedules as it took several house visits to finally get our shower working. His demeanor makes you want to be his friend. Super nice, honest, trustworthy guy. And, he can fix things! I highly recommend him and would use him again should I need another plumber. Hopefully not soon.
Alec was responsive, efficient and professional. He was able to schedule an appointment for us within a few days of me reaching out to him via NextDoor and did a great job at installing our new dishwasher in under 2 hours. He was also very communicative when he encountered potential issues with the install. Highly recommend for future work. Double points for being local to the Sunset neighborhood.
Ray L.
11/01/2017 12:00:00 SA
Alec is the best. He really knows what he is doing. Has the tools with him. He fixed things that other plumbers had done that could lead to future problems. He is professional, on time and very reasonable. I will call Alec first for all my future plumbing needs. Highly recommend Alec.
Alec from FlowForm plumbing did an amazing job troubleshooting and ultimately fixing a leak in my bathroom that was pretty much inaccessible. I was really afraid we would have to pull out the tub and tear the whole bathroom apart to access the leak and he managed to repair it with just small hole in the wall that can be easily covered. He was very communicative about scheduling and responded to my questions by text. And he's a super nice guy to boot. highly recommend!
Julie O.
01/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Alec Miller from Flow Form Plumbing replaced my kitchen faucet for me and did a beautiful job. If anyone has any plumbing needs in the future, I would highly recommend Alec Miller for your job.
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Greg B.
11/02/2017 12:00:00 SA
Alec was prompt, clear, and honest about our plumbing problem. He solved it well. I recommend Alec without hesitation.
Linda Z.
04/03/2017 12:00:00 SA
Alec Miller of Flowform Plumbing was recommended to me by folks on Next Door Nob Hill. He did a great job replacing an (ancient!) broken shower valve with new modern fixtures and performed a quality and timely job that was greatly appreciated. He is extremely professional and also fair in his pricing. Alec was patient and kind with all of my questions (and I had a lot since as a homeowner I'm always trying to learn a little about basic plumbing concepts). I highly recommend Alec and Flowform Plumbing.
Excellent experience working with Alec. He got straight back to me when I left a voicemail re a plumbing issue that was quite serious.
He had to do the job over two days and he is a friendly and good natured guy and he sorted out my issue quickly.
I shall definitely call on Alec again should I need plumbing services.
Highly recommended.
I found Alec through a friend. I had had enough of my old plumber taking too long to respond to calls.
Alec is responsive, polite, friendly, and does great work. I had him replace the cast iron drain pipe under the house, fix a leaky toilet and replace an old faucet in the bathroom. Work was done swiftly and professionally and at a reasonable cost. I would not hesitate to recommend him and hire him again.
Jake M.
01/07/2019 12:00:00 SA
Great customer service -- highly recommend. In and out in a flash, cleaned everything up, and at a fair price.
Good plumbing guy with a great attitude. Neat & clean. He has done several jobs for me over the years and all came out perfect.
Alec was great. He came over right away and sold three leaks in one visit. I highly recommend him.
Luis P.
10/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Alec from FlowForm plumbing is an outstanding plumber. Great diagnostic skills, awesome service, incredibly reliable.
Carmen L.
03/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
We needed to find a plumber to replace our garbage disposal & didn't know who to hire. We saw all these great reviews for Alec at FlowForm plumbing & decided to give him a try. We left him a message as to what we needed & he returned the call immediately. He was willing to come later that afternoon but we didn't want to make him come so late in the day. We selected a time for the next day & he was right on time! He worked fast & didn't try to sell us anything extra. It's not his style. He's very friendly & knowledgeable! All the great reviews we read were spot on! I highly recommend him for your plumbing needs!!
Alec is a straightforward, reliable, and kind guy who got the job done (4 year old Toto toilets would constantly run) in a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable amount of money. The previous two plumbers who we engaged weren't able to sort out our problem yet charged us hundreds for their time. I wholeheartedly recommend Alec for any plumbing needs.
Alec was super helpful in fixing our kitchen sink and two bathrooms when we moved in to our new house. He is responsible, communicative, and honest. We appreciate that he explained what he was doing, that he has a great sense of humor, and is genuine. Highly recommend Alec!
Definitely call FlowForm Plumbing if you're looking for a plumber! Based on recommendations, I reached out to Alec at Flow Form Plumbing for what I consider to be one of the worst jobs you have to ask for help with -- a stubborn toilet clog that we couldn't fix ourselves. He was super prompt, took care of it and was great about approaching the problem in a cost effective way. It really helped that he's familiar with some of the quirks in our neighborhood houses/plumbing, too. Alec is thoughtful, professional, tidy, efficient and considerate -- and local! Will definitely be calling him first for our future plumbing needs.
Alec from FlowFormPlumbing is a terrific plumber. He arrived on time and did an excellent job installing our new toilets. He was thorough and very easy to work with. We are very happy and when we have plumbing-related work in the future, we will call on FlowForm without hesitation.
Alec just left and I could not be happier. I had emailed him a photo of the existing utility faucet that was not working properly. He quickly responded with his estimate. Alec showed up on time and he brought a new faucet that was very similar to the existing faucet. He told me he could see if the problem could be fixed or if I wanted, he could install the new faucet. He did not pressure me in any way as to what I wanted to do. The existing faucet was at least 25 years old and I decided to have him install the new faucet. He is very easy to talk to and very nice. I absolutely recommend him without reservation. Very important too is that his cost to do this repair was very reasonable.
Alec was outstanding - prompt, punctual, knowledgeable, clean, fast, and friendly. I recommend him highly and will call him again the next time...
Alec is the best!! He saved the day on a house remodel project I am doing in the Outer Sunset! I needed a plumber last minute to remove some old plumbing pipes and cap off the lines. He made it happen the next day and was so lovely to work with! I would recommend him to anyone who needs a plumber!
Alec came the next day to fix a dishwasher that wasn't draining and a separate sink problem. Quickly solved the problems and charged a reasonable rate.
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