Plumber Bob's

Plumber Bob is honestly the BEST hands down. I texted him about needing new valves for my mom's washing machine, and he contacted me back VERY promptly and said he could do the job the next day. His price was literally less than 1/2 of what White Glove and another big plumbing company quoted me on the phone! He came and was beyond nice and professional and knowledgeable. You can tell he is an expert but to me what was so amazing beyond that was just that he was also such a nice man and I could tell I could trust him with anything which was great as my mom is 80, so I need someone who will do the jobs for her and I can trust. He cleaned up everything and then even fixed a squeeky noice for us that was coming out of one of her toilets before he left. I will refer anyone I know who needs a plumber to use Plumber Bob and now he is saved in my phone! It is great to find a KIND, TRUSTWORTHY, HONEST plumber these days ... and that is for sure Plumber Bob!! Thanks Bob!

Needed 2 toilet flanges replaced & both toilets set.  Bob fit me into his schedule & his price was reasonable.  The work done was top quality.

Plumber Bob is hands down the best plumber in San Diego! We had an emergency issue and he walked us through how to shut off the shower valve. The other big plumbing companies were trying to price gouge and charge an arm and a leg to fix our issue. Bob took the time out of his evening to assist us without charging us. He's a standup plumber willing to go out of his way to help a fellow San Diegan.

He is a reliable plumber skilled at his trade, honest, trustworthy, and has reasonable prices! Our experience with Bob was nothing short of amazing.

Recommending you to all my friends, family, colleagues, and local residents in my area!

Kind people do exist! Our sincere thanks Bob! We are so grateful you came through for us.

Bob did a great job with my slab leak reroute.
Came the same day to have a look at it and got the job done the next day.

I don't like haggling or someone playing the sales game with me.  If I have something very straight forward, I get quotes for the job.  I had a water heater that needed replacement and after texting Bob the specifics, he came back with a very competitive quote and a little under the best of the other quotes.  But, many plumbers wouldn't give a quote needing to come out to look at the project even though I supplied photos of the job.  That's when I know I'd get a sales pitch and probably upselling as that always happens in those cases.  Now, I know there's a lot of plumbing jobs that can't be quoted and they'd need to take a look and figure out what needs to be done to price it out but Bob looks like the first one I'd look to call in those situations.

Super fast at responding and came right away to fix a leaking pipe. Very impressed with Bob's quick assessment and professionalism. He is efficient at his work and does it with a smile on his face. Highly recommend!

I just want to say Thank you to Bob for giving me a referral to another plumber since he was out of town on New Year's Day. I truly appreciated since it was at my Parents home and they are elderly and it was something that couldn't wait.

Bob did a fantastic job replacing the plumbing to the main water line to the house in addition to the washer and gas dryer. It was easy to get a quote by sending photos to him to review allowing him to start the job quickly. Friendly, honest and gets the job done. Thank you Bob!

Plumber Bob fixed our leaky toilet.  Wax ring needed to be replaced.  Good communication.  Was running late - but did contact me to tell me.  Cleaned up the whole area well and asked for disinfectant to spray before remounting toilet. Nice guy.  Fair prices.

I came across plumber Bob here, on Yelp and called him to have a water heater repaired/replaced.  Given how old it was, he recommended replacement.  His quote was lower than a few other highly rated companies I found.  Given the urgency, he also fit me in at 7 am the following day.  Im putting him on speed dial.  Strongly recommend him.

Our main waterline burst. Home owners' insurance didn't cover that and the city came out and politely told me it was my problem. Ran a garden hose connecting to my neighbor's house so had water until main line was fixed.

I called four plumbers, one of them 3 times, and left messages. Called Bob the plumber who answered the phone and came out the following day. He saw the problem, came up with a re-routing solution that would avoid the cutting up of cement and bricks in our hard scape.

Bob gave us a fair bid, arrived to start the work when he promised, did the work correctly and cleanly and double checked all lines when through. Bob's professional work and attention to our needs made the project seamless and unobstructive. His courtesies, promptness and excellent work are worth sharing and the reason for my review.

Friendly guy that gets the job done! Bob is super responsive on the phone and is extremely knowledgeable in regards to his craft. He replaced my old leaking water heater and even set up the pipes to function better than before. I appreciate that he takes the time to make sure nothing gets damaged around the work area i.e surrounding walls, my wood floors, etc. and that he does not call it a complete job until everything is done properly. Highly recommend! Thank you Bob!

Bob has been to my home on three occasions and has always been responsive, fair with pricing, and completes work timely.

Our kitchen sink was backed up, my husband tried to snake it with no luck so he called Plumber Bob.  Bob flat out said I'm not interested RUDE!!!!

Professional and efficient.  Arrived on time.  Did the job efficiently.  Cleaned up.  No issues.  No nonsense pricing.  I would recommend Plumber Bob!

He came to my house a couple of years ago to fix a water bang issue and told me its the component which mixes hot and cold water behind the water faucet and that there is a spool ball inside which is getting stuck. Sent me to some shady plumbing store in El Cajon to buy the replacement item for $117 and Bob charged me a total of $266 to replace the fixture. Needless to say that not only it did not help with the water bang , the shower fixture started leaking... being close to $400 out of pocket. I dont know if I should go after Bob or the fake yelpers who gave him high rating.

Bob is a great plumber and is also nice to work with in your house. He's punctual, professional, and I believe very reasonable for his level of work. He's changed all my fixtures in my two baths and will do the third soon, and highly recommend him for any kind of plumbing situation .

Bob came out and replaced my Mom's toilet. Did a great job on the install. Watched and talked to Bob. Thanks for install Bob!

Bob provides great service and is very upfront about everything. Knows his trade and is very reliable.
I will definitely be using Bob again if I have any other plumbing issues.

Cheers Bob

Plumber Bob is my new guy for plumbing problems. He fixed the problem that BathFitters created and then I called Anderson Plumbing who didn't want to deal with the problem that BathFitters did. I found Bob on Yelp and Bob knew how to fix the shower leak behind the vinyl wall without tearing it all apart. He was very friendly and quick to fix the problem and the repair price was very reasonable. Bob was also patient with the situation going on with my neighbors and the water situation with the condo. Great communication and arrived on time that he stated. Plumber Bob is your go to guy for plumbing problems. Thank you Bob.

Bob did a great job rerouting a gas line and doing some rough in plumbing for our laundry room. He is definitely my go to guy from now on.

Bob did a great job fixing a pipe that was leaking under the kitchen sink. He is friendly, honest and very professional. I highly reccomend his service.

Our water heater went out last Tuesday, and after getting several quotes through yelp, I decided to go with Bob and couldn't be happier. His price was fair and he offered to deliver and install the unit the same day (I couldn't be home that day, so he came the very next day). He was prompt, friendly, and professional.

Bob helped us repair a leaky pool pipe, he came on a Sunday of a holiday weekend. Repaired it fast and pricing was reasonable. I appreciate his quick service!

Bob is an awesome plumber. Always answers his phone, has great customer service and communication. He showed up on time and did good honest work for a fair price. I would highly recommend bob to anyone who needs plumbing services.

Bob is a great plumber who is extremely knowledgeable! He continues to provide his customers with top of the line customer service and diligent plumbing services. I highly recommend Bob to anyone who needs to any plumbing work done.

Plumber Bob was fantastic!! He gave exceptional service and we will definitely call him again for any plumbing issues!

It's never a good day when you have to call a plumber. Bob answer the phone quickly. He is very knowledgeable with slab leaks in the Rancho Penasquitos area. Thanks Bob I'll recommend you to everyone in the neighborhood.

I had plumber bob do a repair a few years ago and we gave him a 5 star review. This time we had a Leakey irrigation line. Called bob to fix it and he did. But to my surprise he charged us 1700.00 and he was here 2 hours. I felt taken advantage of. When I brought it up to him he replied that maybe he over charged us a 100.00 and he would send a check. The biggest problem wasn't him never sending the check but the job he did leaked worst than the original problem. It took him more than a week to return. He had us waiting for him almost ever day and never show up after he made appointments. He did Finally return to fix it.  He did mention the new part was faulty. How a guy could go from so good to so bad is unbelievable. I am truly sorry this went this way. I thought I had found a plumber with a good reputation and integrity , but I was wrong. I now have to find a new plumber

Bob is an awesome plumber with a lot of knowledge. His price points are fair and his work is well done. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a plumber in San Diego.

I agree that Bob is awesome!  He came to my home a couple of years ago during Labor Day weekend to repair a leaking pipe in my driveway.  When everyone else wanted to 1) not come during a holiday weekend and 2) charge me double, he did the work quickly, efficiently and cleanly.  My children and I were without the use of water in the house, and he made sure to temporarily allow for us to have water until the repair could be fully completed.

Because I trust Bob, I just reached out to him with questions, advice and a request for estimate for the plumbing on house I am currently buying.  Bob was able to do all of this for me and provide clear advice.  I wouldn't hesitate to use his services!

High quality work, attention to detail, flexible if you want to do some of the  grunt work yourself (ie demo and trenching).  I'm really picky about quality and Bob did not let me down.  He returns calls and texts promptly and gives notice if he will not meet original arrival time.  Keep in mind this is a one-man show, so if one of his earlier jobs of the day takes more time than expected you need to be flexible.  The great thing about a one-man show is there is no bait and switch between the quote and who actually does the work.  I've fallen victim to that a few times in the past with other contractors and it usually does not end well.  Take those one-star reviews with a grain of salt.  Some people who hire contractors expect Nordstrom's customer service at Walmart prices.  If that is what you want, then go pick up a random laborer from the Home Depot parking lot and let them do the work.

We had water leaking near our kitchen sink clean out. Plumber Bob responded quickly and came the same day to resolve the issue. He even recommend restoration company which turned out to be good. I will definitely be using Plumber Bob if I have to use a plumber again.

Plumber Bob came to my house to install a water heater about 4 years ago or so. His price and his work was great. Recently, the water heater failed and I asked him how I should go about the warranty repair. He said I just need to call the manufacturer and they will take care of the replacement. He also offered to come take a look to see if it's something minor that maybe he can just tighten or fix. However, it was in fact an internal leak. He helped me go to the warehouse to pick up a new one (under warranty), install it, and take the old one back to the warehouse!

Plumber Bob is awesome! I've had him help me over the past two years for small projects, water expansion tank, filtration system and such and couldn't be happier with his work! Bob is extremely reliable, professional and does a very clean job. He has integrity and makes getting plumbing work done an easy experience. I highly recommend Bob for any plumbing need, he will take great care of you. Thank you Plumber Bob!

Bob, was awesome.  First, he gave me an estimate about replacing my water heater over the phone, beat every price out there, but what made me pick Bob is that he was able to replace my water heater the very next day, i called at 6pm wed, he came and replaced it at 1030a.m. the next day, and it only took him 1.5 hrs, it was like nothing, he knew what he was doing, made it look easy.  I highly recommend bob for all plumbing work, priced very well, fast and does quality work.  

Thanks buddy

Bob answered when I first called and was actually on the way to my hood. He didn't have time to help me that day but came by to introduce himself anyway, before heading to his next job and he came the next morning. After he left I noticed a problem that I could have handled myself but didn't have the correct tools. Bob came back the next morning on his off day to help me out. Thanks Bob!

Called and left a message twice, Plumber Bob didn't even have the courtesy to call back. I guess I'll take my money somewhere else.

Immediately responded! He answers his phone & texted in seconds!! Came over first thing next morning. My issue wasn't urgent  or catastrophic. Sent him pics. OUTSTANDING!

Bob is an exceptional plumber who deserves your business.

Starting with our first call to Bob 10 years ago to our full house remodel this year, Plumber Bob has been our go-to for all our plumbing needs.  Everything from the first call to run a gas line to install a new cooktop, dealing with clogged mains, re-plumbing a shower, installing new gas lines for an outdoor fireplace, replacing two hot water heaters, to replacing all the drains and copper plumbing in the entire house Bob has been nothing but courteous, professional, honest, and fair with his pricing.  

His vast experience has repeatedly saved us from making mistakes that would have had long-term effects.  He is protective of the environment through is actions to conserve water and ideas about collecting rain for irrigation. His product recommendations have been thoughtful and unbiased and his attention to detail is impressive. It is a joy to see someone who is so proficient at their trade.  

I'm grateful to be able to have Bob as our plumber and now also be able to call him our friend.   I would not hesitate recommending Bob to anyone I know, knowing that the job would be done right for a reasonable price.  

Anyone who has complained about Bob because he can occasionally be difficult to get ahold of does not understand what it takes to be an owner/operator of a successful one-man business.  He is in demand and that sometimes means, when he has his head down a hole, up to his elbows in a drain pipe he may not remember to return a call. I have found it very simple to reach out again by phone or text and have never been dissatisfied.  The very few times he has been late or missed an appointment, he has called and explained the situation.

Bob seems very adept at triaging calls to determine their priority. He makes a point of dealing with service emergencies first to make sure people have clean water and working drains before fixing a broken shower when there are two or more in a house.  Something anyone should be able to appreciate, knowing there are other people in the world who may have bigger issues than their own.

Call Bob for all of your plumbing needs.

Very reliable, quick to respond, and personable! He took the extra time to explain the issue and give me some choices on how to fix it. He was also very patient with my nosy cat :) Highly recommend!

Man Oh Man.  Received my water bill on Thursday to find my water consumption had increased 200%!  Checked the meter at the street and saw it was moving even with all the water turned off in the house.  Went through all my fixtures inside and out and couldn't find any leaks.  Turned the water supply to the house off and the meter stopped spinning.  Knew it was inside but couldn't find any signs of leaks.  Called a great company, CPL Detection, and they came out Friday morning.  CPL tracked down my leak using their listening devices and found I had a hot water slab leak in the master bath floor.  You can actually put on their headphones and listen to the water gushing out. Turned off the hot water supply at the water heater, and sure enough the meter stopped spinning.

So, now I have two choices, jack hammer up my bathroom tile and slab and fix the leaking pipe, or, cap off the leaking pipe and reroute the hot water line through the attic.  I didn't want to take the chance of having another leak along that particular line in the slab.  Besides, once the line is re-routed in the attic, if I get any more slab leaks to other areas of the house, I already have the attic line available to tap into.

Now the hard part, finding an honest, affordable plumber......

Went on YELP and saw the favorable reviews for Plumber Bob's.  I liked the fact this guy was a self-employed, one man show.  He depends on himself and his workmanship to provide for his family.  No one else but him to accept responsibility for a good or bad reputation.  I figured this guy wouldn't have so many positive reviews, over an extended period of time, if he wasn't good at what he does.  Man, did I make the right call...

Called Bob on Friday after CPL had found the leak.  Bob called back after a short time and gave me a fair estimate based on the length of run between the water heater and the site of the leak.  He said he could be at my house the following morning (Saturday).

Bob showed up with his assistant Rene.  It was very evident Bob had done this type of work hundreds of times before.  He got right to it, figured out the best possible solution, with the least amount of drywall and stucco repair needed in the end. ( And, he referred me to a drywall guy for those repairs).

Bob is a Professional.  His work is efficient and meticulous.  He is friendly and personable and takes pride in doing the job right, a perfectionist comes to mind.  And, he came in under his original estimate.

As other reviewers have stated, Bob is a VERY busy guy.  He may not answer his phone cause he's knee deep in doing a repair, as I observed during my job.  You may have to show a little patience and call HIM back, but trust me, Bob will meet or exceed your expectations.

I called Plumber Bob because another plumber service flaked out and didn't get back to me over a malfunctioning water diverter for my tub/ shower unit. He requested that I text him my address and photos of the tub fixture.  I texted him immediately, sending him 2 photos at different angles of the unit and my address.  He had promised he would be out with a replacement on Monday. Well, here I am, Saturday afternoon, no calls, no texts from Plumber Bob.  What gives??? Very poor service!!!!  I do not recommend wasting your precious time waiting for a call back or for Plumber Bob to grace your doorstep!!!!

Indeed as good as it gets!! Punctual-precise-fair-and does a great job! def recommended!
Thanks Bob and wife!

Great work, very knowledgeable, great disposition, genuinely wants to help you out. I highly recommend.

I had to deal with an overflowing toilet on a Saturday, and fortunately for me, Bob answered when I called. He asked basic questions about the situation: was the water coming from the toilet bowl or the back of the toilet, what sort of plunger do you have, etc. Turns out I had the wrong plunger, so he recommended getting a different one and using a simple technique to (hopefully) clear the clog. I got the recommended plunger and was able to fix it. Thanks for taking my call on a Saturday and saving me from a possibly big bill!

If Yelp allows 10 stars, It would reflect his work and craftsmanship. This is my second review to complete this. Bob's work ethic is superb. He cares about his client and ensures the repair is done with 110% satisfaction.  I would highly recommend his service. The best part, I finally found a plumber that I can rely on. Thank you Bob for taking care of our drain pipe. You are marvelous.

Bob did a great job for us. He was able to come out on a weekend and replace our leaky water heater. He was honest and fair priced. We would use him again.

He's as good as it gets!  Called me on Wed, set it for Friday. Showed up on time, changed my bathroom sink plumbing, including the angle stops and hoses, attached the sink, X 2 - for the kitchen sink.  Then topped it off and fixed the plumbing in my 71 Vintage Trailer.   Done right, done well, and cleaned up after himself. I'm a happy camper! Thank you Plumber Bob!!

I texted Bob yesterday evening because my fiancé had a leak in his front yard and had hired a company called Home Leak and Drain Solutions to detect and possibly correct the problem. They came in Saturday evening and told us the repair of the service line (copper pipe) would cost us 1875 and would take 4-6 hours of time. I told my fiancé that the price tag seemed high and that we should text my plumber and at least ask him if the price was fair. We didn't originally called Bob because I believed Bob did not service the area my fiancé lives in. He quickly replied to my text message and told me that the estimate given to me was very high and that he would do the job for significantly less. He came this morning on father's day as he was already pretty much booked all week. It took him about 5 minutes to find the leak, which was in a different spot that the leak company thought. Within 20 minutes he had already dug the ground and found the leak area. Total time at job was about 1:30-2 hours, and the price tag was less than half of the estimate done by the other company. I believe this an example of how honest he is.

Plummer Bob has been to our rescue for the last 3 years and two houses.He always responds immediately and he does exactly what he discusses needs to be repaired and sticks to quotes.We recently had flooring installed,the installers created so many disasters,i.e.broken toilets and broken gas line to stove.Bob answered our calls and immediately repaired and replaced. He really is an awesome guy,refreshingly honest and no B.S.,always meets our expectations and always produces invoices on request.

Bob is really Awesome!! If you are looking for an experienced, efficient plumber at a reasonable price for your projects Bob is the guy you should goto. I had a water flooding at the main water line, other plumber I have contacted was too greedy, inefficient and quoted $2000 to fix it. Despite it is Sunday, Bob came by and fixed the problem for just $280.

Finding an honest and knowledgeable plumber who makes time to help when he's busy can be a huge challenge. We were fortunate to find Plumber Bob who fit that description. He did the job quickly with expert efficiency and good humor. Our crisis was a toilet breaking on a Saturday when most plumbers are booked solid. Plumber Bob was also booked solid, yet he came to our rescue after hours (yes, the same day). Great plumber!

He was a NO-SHOW. Said he would be there at 1pm. Texted me at 1:30 to say he was on way. I texted back ok then he never showed. Two hours later I texted him Lost? and he texted back, I did not hear from you for 35 minutes so went to another appointment.

He didn't CALL, just assumed I wasn't there because he didn't see my return text.

Then he texted that he couldn't come later that same day, nor was he available the next day even though I texted, Hey wait, I ripped apart my kitchen because you were coming, and now I have no kitchen sink and a house full of out-of-town guests, I really need this done TODAY.

Sorry...what can I do for you. was his reply.

Uhhh...how about the plumbing work I needed done and scheduled my day around?

Look, I get it, he's busy. Great for him. But not calling to say you aren't coming? As in CALLING not texting, is totally unprofessional. Whatever happened to using the phone AS A PHONE.

Bad communication.

We highly recommend Bob! His name was passed on through trustworthy neighbors. He has done a couple jobs at our house in the last year: installing a new toilet and extending a gas line to convert from electric to gas stove/oven. Both jobs were quickly done and reasonably priced. He shows up/calls when he says he will and does first class work. He will be our first go-to if we need further plumbing.

Called Bob at 430pm to report a large leak over my downstairs bathroom that had created a bubble and burst. Bob came next day at 725am (5 minutes early), quickly assessed the issue, gave me a reasonable quote, and got everything fixed! I was expecting the worst but Bob let me know it would be an easy fix! I will definitely be using Plumber Bob's for my future plumbing needs!!!

Excellent plumber as always!!! He is kind, friendly, honest and mostly trustworthy. Thanks again Bob!!!

He was able to expertly pry out the rest of the shower cartridge I had broken.  Then installed the new cartridge and fixtures like only an expert could. Great job!

I called Plumber Bob about a leaky shower and he called back within an hour.  He recommended this was a job I could handle myself and walked me through the steps.  I will definitely be using him for some of the plumbing jobs I cannot handle myself.  This guy is good and not just trying to make a buck.

Bob has been our plumber for over 20 years and he is someone of integrity. Just recently, we had a plumbing emergency with a failed and leaking hot water heater. Bob laid out a plan of action to stop the leak and replace our water heater with the least cost possible. This reminds me of how well he takes care of us and other customers! Honestly, he is the most competent plumber we have ever dealt with.

Saturday afternoon my husband dug up the front lawn to see where the puddle of water was coming from. He found that the pipe had a leak. I began calling to see who could come out and repair it. We knew it would probably be costly because it was a weekend. Thank goodness Bob called me back, spoke with my husband and came out within the hour. I did not want to hear the price but my husband said we recieved a good deal the final cost was less than the estimate. Thank you Bob!!!

The next day Bob contacted my husband to follow up on the service and all was good.

I highly recommend Bob great customer service and stand up guy! I know who we will be calling for all future plumbing problems with our house!!!

It seems kind of odd, writing a review for a plumber that I've never met, nor has ever visited my home.  But I'm doing it anyway, because this guy is uncommonly awesome!

Today I had a new washing machine delivered, and was bummed to have the installer tell me that they couldn't complete the work.  They said the shut off valves were too corroded and that I'd need to have a plumber replace the valves first.

I called around to a couple of local plumbers, and was quoted up to $400 for the repair, since the valves are recessed in the wall and some drywall work would be required.

Since I'm new to the area, I decided to check out Yelp!  Then I called Plumber Bob because he had so many great reviews.  

He asked me what type of valves were there, and after a few other questions, determined that it was likely that the corrosion was only on the hose, not the valves.

He said I could just get a wire brush, clean off the corrosion, get some channel locks, and carefully disconnect the line.  And if it was still too tight to remove, he offered a couple of other ideas.

Ten minutes later, I had the hoses off!  Shortly thereafter, I completed the install and the machine is washing it's first load as I type.

Plumber Bob may not have earned any income today from solving my problem, but he certainly earned my respect, my referrals, and my business the next time I have a plumbing need.

This review is late, but better than never.

Had an overflowing kitchen sink a couple weeks back and had no idea who to contact.  Thank you yelp!  I found Bob's info (yes his name is Bob) and had him out here in an hour on a Sunday with no extra charge.  Bob reassured me the typical do-it-yourself methods (draino, mini snake, broom handle down garbage disposal) wouldn't have worked since the blockage was down the pipeline, out near the front of the house.

Bob is honest; I felt like a friend/family member was working on my plumbing issue (which is saying a lot since Bob was a Yelp reference and not a personal reference). If I could give him more than 5 stars I would.  Why do I say this?  Bob gave me tips on how I could fix a problem like this by myself in the future.  Who does that??  Honest people who genuinely want to help and aren't out to gouge you.

Needed a new water heater and called Bob.  On the phone, he was very helpful and honest.  He couldn't fix it that night so he told me if I had any problems with leakage, to call him even if I don't use him!  After calling another plumber, I decided to go with Bob.  The price he quoted me was very good, and I like the way he itemized each parts that I need instead of just giving me one big price (which another plumber did and then had the gall to tell me, If you find a better deal, we'll match it-which basically means,  I'll try to ripe you off but only if I get caught!)

Bob was very professional and he takes pride in his work.  I watched some of it and the way he did things was like an artist performing.  

In addition, he looked at my shower faucet and recommended me to contact Moen for replacement parts instead of trying to sell me new faucet.  

I highly recommend Bob for all plumbing.  He will be coming back to my house for those Moen parts!

Our water heater's pressure relief valve started releasing water. It was kind of good timing because we wanted to replace the water heater anyway. The water heater was too small for the place. I called Plumber Bob. Plumber Bob came over and gave us all of the options. We opted to go with a larger high recovery model.

We scheduled an appointment for Plumber Bob to return and install the new water heater. He came on time. He was very careful to cover the floors and not get dirt/water everywhere.

We were very happy with his work and price.

I'm always a bit unnerved when someone has soo many great reviews but took a chance as we had a plumbing issue that needed to be resolved. You can't go wrong with Plumber Bob. He's a nice guy, does a good honest job at a decent price. He fixed our issue in good time and even came in under his original estimate (the original estimate which was already half of what others were asking). I'm now planning on having him come back to take care of our other less urgent plumbing issues.

Take a chance on Bob and he wont let you down- and will probably save you some headaches and dough in the meantime.

Plumber Bob has done a bunch of work for me on old, outdated apartment buildings - as well as new work. All in all, he has seen it all and can handle anything. *** update*** 17 months ago, I wrote the original Yelp review about Bob. I am glad to see he has all 5 star reviews, as he is the most capable and the most honest sub contractor that has worked for me for the past 25 years. Don't forget, Bob can do some of the most difficult, involved jobs in addition to your water heaters, and drain clearing.

I own several properties in San Diego and for the last 10 years I have used Plummer Bob for all of my plumbing needs. He is knowledgeable, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend him to all of my friends and family.

He saved our situation!!!

Before calling him, we had the first plumber work on a miner leak of our shower and the plumber found out we needed a bigger project by going through the wall for a very high price. We looked up Yelp and called him, and decided to have him for a cheaper quote he gave us. Next day I called him on accident (my finger touched his number) and we randomly started talking. He told me he would charge us less than the half of the original estimate because he believed he could do the job without going through the wall, and he would let us choose if we wanted just a small fix of the valve, not to replace the whole thing for higher price when we dont really need it.

He came in on the scheduled day and took no time to finish the job that the other plumber couldn't do taking 2 days. Then he replaced the shower head, the valve and other parts that happened to have been left in the kit he had for no charge. Plus he replaced the kitchen disposal (we purchaed the disposal itself) and fixed a couple of leaks we just found when he was doing the job. He fixed them and the total charge came out a little bit more with the original estimate. Especially after having a nightmare with another plumber company (Cal D E Inc fka SD Drain), he showed us how a plumber can be honest, professinoal, and super considerate for customers. Thank you Bob!

RECOMMENDED!!!

First he's friendly, second his honest, and most of all you can trust him. I saw how he worked. Very dedicated to what he's doing and he makes sure you will be satisfied for the work he accomplished. Also he follows up with you to make sure everything good. I highly recommend him if you need a honest and trusted plumber

We called Bob out to replace our water heater and he did a great job at a really good price.
5.30 next morning no hot water, text Bob and we tried to trouble shoot it over the phone but still no luck.
He was at my house at 8 took it out and replaced it no fuss or trouble.
Great guy and great service at last we have found a plumber that I'm happy with and would give us the right service.

Bob was indirectly referred to me by an SDGE employee.  Basically he said I heard a lot of people in Poway use Bob.  The SDGE employee found a leak on our water heater controller and recommended to have the whole water tank replaced, quoted 800-1000. Called bob he came in the next morning and did the work for 850.  Straight shooter no bs.  And he even hauled off old tank.   Thanks bob.

Bob was very nice and did honest work.  Despite his busy schedule he managed to squeeze us in.  Learned a lot from his 25+ experience of explaining how the pipes in my home worked.  He basically re-routed a slab pipe leak and did a very clean job of doing it.  I would definitely recommend his work to anyone.

Had a serious leaky faucet on a Sunday of course and called Bob really early. He was getting ready to leave town but dropped everything to fix it at a very reasonable cost. Great guy too! No worries, call him if you need a plumber.

During our remodelation we found that some pipes ( water and gas) beind the fireplace were rusted and needed to be fixed ASAP.
I found Bob here in yelp and based on the reviews I dediced to give him a call. He came the next morning and did an EXCELLENT job.
He not only did a great job replacing both pipes but also took extra measures so that the problem didnt happen agan, he also checked that the other pipes weren't at risk too.

Both my husband and I are very detailed oriented and we were surprised of how good of a job he did. He is also very tidy.
I HIGHLY RECOMEND HIM. its nice to know that we have a plumber that we can trust, does an excellent job and its affortable.

HONEST and STRAIGHT FORWARD - If I just had someone to refer to with his integrity for all skilled trades!
this is the guy to call for all your plumbing needs!

Of the 5 plumbers I called, Plumber Bob was the ONLY one who called back. He gave me a fair quote over the phone to replace my water heater and was at my house ready to work only 3 hours after I initially called him. He had the new water heater in place within 90 minutes with no issues. He cleaned up after himself and hauled off the old water heater and all the trash. Plus, he is a very nice guy and very friendly. One of the best plumbing experiences I have ever had. I will definitely use him again. Highly recommend him. Fast, fair & honest.

I hate to be a me too guy, but I'm another one also giving Bob a 5 star rating for our old hot water heater remove and new install. As others have said, he makes it look easy. He cares about his work and the result. He takes the time to do it right. You can tell that he wants you to be satisfied with the job, and we were. Quick response on the original quote, answered our questions and explained the details, giving us the benefit of his years of experience in his answers and recommendations. We're glad we went with Plumber Bob!

Thank goodness for Plumber Bob!  I discovered a gas leak last week.  Bob was able to come over quickly and discovered some leaking pipes.  Bob showed up on time, was professional and officious in his work.  He returned to make a full repair and by Monday I was taking hot showers at home again!  Bob estimated the cost of the repair at the beginning of the job and the final cost was consistent with the estimate.  I highly recommend Bob to all homeowners who want a reliable plumber who will take the time to tell them what the problem is- and fix it!

I give 5 stars to Bob!!! He is amazing. He didn't over charge and was responsive. He went out of his way to point out that the contractors that did the remodel messed up on my shower.  He didn't have anything to do with the shower but he still checked it and let me know.  He is trustworthy and honest.
I highly recommend him.

Yelp came through for us again.  When we had a broken overflow pipe, we just decided to change the tub and give our bathroom a new look.  We found Bob on Yelp and he is (as the other reviewers had noted) a quality, affordable and honest plumber.

We ran into a problem with our tub installation.  What remodel project doesnt have these?  Bob found a broken kitchen drain line beneath where the tub was going to be. He spent an extra half day repairing the drain line.  He even brought in extra help but in the end, it only cost a little extra money above his original quote.  He worked efficiently but really put a lot of effort in making sure our tub was placed carefully.  We're very happy we found him on Yelp.

Called for a drain problem, and Bob told me he was out of town, but then gave me the name and number of another company that could come out and help. I thought that was SO CLASSY that he didn't try and get us to wait until he got back into town, he just recommended who could get it done. And the company he recommended came out to do it, and did a great job. Thanks Bob!

Bob you were truly amazing installing my tankless water heater and thanks to yelp for getting me your info, I would highly recommend you time and time again and when plumbing issues come up, I would certainly use you again.
Thanks.

The real deal. Showed up on time, fixed the problem (slow leak in bathroom sink), and did not over charge. Honest + Expert + Fair Price = Excellent Value.

A few months ago I needed to replace my water heater, I looked to yelp to find some one. I contacted several plumbers with high ratings and Bob provided the best quote, and in a timely manner. He installed the water heater for a great price and took care a few extra details involving the installation.

I arrived home from work Thursday night to the sight of a completely flooded garage. It was the hot water heater. I found Bob on Yelp and gave him a call, leaving a message at about 9:30 P.M. He called me back first thing in the morning and by 2:00 that afternoon a new unit had been fully installed at a competitive, fair price.Great service, great guy!

Bob is great. I originally wanted to put two regulators on my house because someone recommended it since we have really high pressure in the neighborhood and all of my faucets leak. Two other companies I called were going to come do it, no problem. However, when I talked to Bob, he set me straight. Apparently two regulators makes no sense. Bob repaired the bathroom faucets and replaced my kitchen faucet. BAM! No more leaky faucets!! The two other companies were going to add the second regulator, probably would have charged me a lot and I still would have had leaky faucets. Thanks Bob for being an honest plumber and not charging me an arm and a leg. Bob is now on my speed dial.

Bob, Thanks for getting back with me today, even if it was to let me know that you were swamped and unavailable for several days...afterall, it is the day after the Memorial day wkend. - And also thanks for pointing me in the right direction, re: my pressure line  leak, that's apparently a pinhole leak in the copper pipe.

best,
jon

My faucet stopped working one day. I called my usual plumber and he told me to buy a new faucet, and he can install it for $200. Feeling the pain in my pocket, I yelped and found Plumber Bob. Well that was a good decision! Bob told me the manufacture should be able to replace the faucet for free, and then called the customer service right then and there to get the replacement sent out. After I received it, he came in and did the install for less than $100. Needless to say I was very happy!

A few months later I had to install a set of washer/dryer in a tight space, and I called Bob again. This is a rather challenging job that required some improvisation, but Bob got it to work without any problem.

Overall, highly recommended.

Excellent.  On time.  Friendly and fair pricing.  I will be back when we have any more plumbing needs.  He replaced one of our water filter faucets.  Made it easy which I love.

I recommend Bob anytime someone asks about a plumber, he's friendly, he's fast, and he's fair.

Excellent service, quality, and reliability.  Called him on a monday morning, came out on wed morning, fixed a faucet leak in the tub within a 1/2 hour.  Super clean, super quick, super knowledgable.  From now on will always call Bob for plumbing issues etc.

We had a bathtub filling up with sewage and knew that meant dragging an auger up to the main line on the roof. We only have one bathroom, so at 4:30 on Sunday afternoon, I called Plumber Bob. He had his plumber Thor arrive within an hour, by 5:30.  We helped him lug that snake up on the roof and by 7:30 Sunday evening we had the toilet flushing and the shower draining. Thor is the most cheerful, helpful and hardworking young man you could ask for.  He worked dliigently & adapted when his initial efforts weren't successful. The initial quote for a Sunday afternoon with immediate response was half or one third what I was quoted by three other plumbers.  Thank you, Thor! You were great!  Thanks, Plumber Bob!
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I called Bob to replace two toilets and a kitchen and bath faucet. His quote was reasonable and with the high scores on Yelp I decided to hire him. He arrived on time and was very pleasent. However, things immediately started to go sour. I was painting the main bath and wanted to get the wall painted behind the toilet while it was out. Bob was very accomodating. However, once he was done pulling the toilet out I had gone into the bathroom and noticed he had taken the shop vac filter out and tossed it in my tub. There was dirt all over the tub and I can only image the dust that was being spread all over my bathroom because the filter had been removed.

The next toilet seemed to be an issue. Bob found it leaking and replaced a part even though he noticed there was a defect. He didn't tell me he was going to charge me $35 for this part and it didn't fix the issue anyway. Instead of just stopping when he first noticed the leak he continued with the install of the toilet, he even caulked around it. Since replacing the part didn't fix the issue he had to now remove the toilet and I had to get a replacement.

I spoke to Kohler and they agreed to pay for the hour of labor Bob charged me to replaced the defective toilet. But it's been over a month and I am still waiting for a invoice that listes each item out seperately so I can submit it with my claim. Kohler won't pay for the $35 part he charged me.

I'm surprised by my experience but thought it was important to post on Yelp since this is where I found Bob. At $80 an hour I didn't expect my bathroom to be a dusty mess or to get the run around on getting a simple invoice mailed out. Nothing is leaking and he was curtious while here; that is why I gave him 2 stars. However, the toilets needed a little adjusting to flush properly and I had to call Kohler and get a quick education on plumbing so the toilets functioning properly.

I used his service many times. My fire pit did not light up. A bad contractor gave me estimate for $3000, Bob came over and fixed it for less than $100. Recently, he checked all my sprinkler's heads and even taught me how to replace it for a very reasonable price. It is fun to work with him. He is very skillful and trustworthy.

I was referred to Plumber Bob from another Realtor that I work with who has used him an multiple occasions.  I needed someone who could get a job done quickly because the house was in Escrow and for a fair price to my clients.  The house had big plumbing problems, but we did not want the buyers to back out of the deal.  He was on time and his price was a lot cheaper than the other bids that came in.  I will keep using Plumber Bob for all of my plumbing jobs because he is reliable, friendly, a local and he will get the job done right the first time.

Seriously, as good as it gets!!

After several frustrating weeks of what an established San Diego plumbing company referred to as a mystery in the way my water lines were configured, and were unable to rectified the situation, leaving me without water in the bathroom, I called Plumber Bob.

In less than a day, working alone, Plumber Bob was able to solve the mystery and get my plumbing up and running. He performed this work at a quarter of the cost the other plumbing company quoted.

Aside from being a really nice, professional, and interesting guy, Plumber Bob was efficient, thorough, and competent.

Bob will be my go-to plumber from here on out!

Plumber Bob is the best. Tried to do a job myself, but when things went wrong I knew who to call. I called three plumbers, but Bob responded the fastest. Thats important when you have a leak! Anyways, Bob is fast, reliable and just an overall good guy. For all your plumbing needs, make sure to call Plumber Bob!

Garbage disposals and I do not get along.  Three different apartments, three different makes of garbage disposals, same issue. This last time, I was not about to back down, I want to utilize the disposal.  I called a plumber from the approved list and after a brief conversation he said he could fit me in the following day at 4. I left work early to be there to open the door.  No show, no call.  I called the office after waiting for an hour and they were gone for the day, got an answering service.  Phone call two hours later to reset the appointment, no apology offered.  Did not reschedule, there are others that will make it a point to be there for the prescribed appointment.

Bob hits it out of the park!!!

So I'm sitting in my hotel room in Tokyo (I am an international pilot
with United), minding my own business, when my sweet wife texts me with
the news that the water heater is AWOL. Stuff always happens when I'm
thousands of miles away :-(. I found Plumber Bob on Yelp and, long
story short, he leads my wife over the phone to diagnose, re-light, and
perform a simple modification to bring it back to full health! No
charge, nothing. You know who gets the first call for all my future
plumbing repair needs. Yay Bob! You Rock!

Steve
Carmel Valley

After reading five star reviews on yelp for Bob Plumber, called him up for taking a look at a leak in my home. He was not able to figure what the actual issue was with the leak, instead he was leading us in the wrong direction. It seemed that he wanted to do a temporary fix instead of fixing the real issue. After we pointed out what the actual problem was he seemed to be little ticked off with that. Now he quotes me four times the normal price to fix the problem. I then asked him to provide a detailed quote. He now becomes very defensive and simply denies to provide a detailed quote. We did not hire him to fix the issue. This whole experience would make me think twice on the authencity of the various 5 star yelp reviews.

Plumber Bob is my main man and the first person I call.  He has assisted me from a main line water main break outside my house to a leak in the ceiling.  I have him on speed dial with my 25 year old house!

I would like to be one of the many Plumber Bob's customers giving him 5 stars, and might have been able to if he had called me back in 15 minutes, after he pulled over, like he said he would. Good job I'm not holding my breath because the call never came. Sorry Bob, but I'm not chasing you...I'll find someone else who is more responsive. (One star, but I would really like to give none).

Bob the Plumber was absolutely fantastic. We had a broken pipe behind our kitchen drawers that was causing a bad mold problem. He gave us the best and most affordable solution. Another mold contractor almost cost us about 10! Bob came in, gave us an honest quote for his work, fixed up the pipe and was very professional. Give him a call if you want a honest hardworking plumber.

FANTASTIC!! FANTASTIC!! FANTASTIC!!!! I can't tell you how impressed we were with Bob. Quick, reliable, affordable. For the first time ever, we have a go-to plumber to call for all of our plumbing needs.

I almost don't want to write this review because the more people know about how good Bob is, the busier he'll be, and the longer I'll have to wait to get any future work done.

We had a recent leak on our dishwasher, and Bob managed to squeeze us in between other jobs, a few days earlier than he'd promised. I'd called him based on the reviews here, and was prepared to wait, so it was a happy surprise, and I was grateful that he did the work earlier - something he really didn't have to do.

He arrived on time and fixed the dishwasher, plus some other small issues that I'd been putting off. He was done quickly and the price was more than fair. SERIOUSLY more than fair.

Best results possible - I have a working dishwasher again, and a top notch plumber to call on next time something breaks. That has me doing a little happy dance.

Had Bob over to replace a broken toilet flange.  I found him from you Yelpers and he answered my calls and all my texts.  I'm glad I called him because the job turned out to be a little more complicated than I expected.  He seemed to take it in stride.  He charged me less than he originally quoted (which I thought was very fair) so I'm happy.  I wouldn't hesitate to call him again.

There are lots of plumbers out here, and most are probably good, but not great. Reliable, knowledgeable and well, just average. This is not the case with Plumber Bob. He is exceptional... a five star rating is for as good as it gets, and that is the case with Bob - as in Plumber Bob (see photo for the real deal.)

Our situation started with a trickle of water coming up from the bathroom floor. From what I now know, it is hard to detect the origin of these leaks - especially when they are slow. And, most of the plumbers I called to address the problem did not want to have much to do with leak detection or diagnosis. Bob was the only plumber that took the time to ACCURATELY find the problem. These are called slab leaks, and they occur when a pipe breaks in or below the foundation of the house - in our case, a house built in '57. The pipes originally installed in the ground, running up though the foundation, were beginning to fail.

Although Bob suggested less expensive options - like fixing only the line that was leaking, we opted for a re-pipe of the entire house. Why? When you have water leaking from your slab, it is only a matter of time before you have to replace your pipes, either one at a time, or all at once. It is like going to the dentist, pay now, or pay a lot later. So, the next step was to look at a few options for the re-pipe work.

We asked for a few quotes from other referred plumbers, and to make a long story short, if you are considering this option, by all means do it, but in the end, you will do yourself a favor by having Bob do the work. You see - re-piping requires thought - you have to map out the course for the pipes - and Bob is a genius in that department. The more experience you bring to the table, the cleaner the re-pipe. So, you ask, what is involved?

A re-pipe redirects your plumbing form the ground - these pipes are abandoned - to the attic, then, through the walls to the sinks etc., and anything else that the pipes feed. We have an older house with odd locations for showers, sinks, tubs, so you have to be creative in mapping the pipe, or you will end up with holes all over your house - and many may not be necessary. This is the art of the re-pipe, and Bob's work in our house was very creative - really pure genius. We have a lot fewer drywall patches to make, but even fewer stucco repairs - on the outside of the house - which are much more expensive to repair. All these small details save you money - on what was already a very competitive bid.

I could go on and on... it's all good, but you get the point. Oh, and by the way, Bob is a really nice person, which goes a long way when you invite someone into your house. By the end of our re-pipe, Bob was like a member of our family.

I normally don't write reviews, but in this case Plumber Bob deserves the best.  I found Bob on Yelp and all of his 5-star reviews were right on the mark.  

Bob did a pipe reroute in my house after my 3rd slab leak, using type L rigid copper pipe.  I had several estimates for the work using  rigid copper, flexible copper pipe and PEX. Bob's was the best for type of material used and cost.  He estimated 3 days, and he was done in 2.5.  When the water came on, no problems were found.  I especially like the way Bob took the time to protect the areas and furniture from drywall dust, cover the floors, and then clean up immediately after to prevent tracking the demo'd material to other parts of the house.  He chose the best routes through the ceilings and walls minimizing the overall impact. He was willing to accept suggestions and offered great alternatives to existing ideas.   He was most courteous, and a very interesting guy.  If you are looking for a plumber for any reason, you can't go wrong  with Plumber Bob. I most highly recommend his work.  

Thank you Plumber Bob.

I'm doing a happy dance. Plumber Bob saved me about $1000. I had another plumber out over the weekend to fix my water heater (the pilot light kept going out). The other plumber was at my house for two hours on Saturday and again two hours yesterday and gave up. He said I needed a new water heater. I talked to Plumber Bob on the phone (after reading his other good reviews on Yelp) and he said he'd fix it or not charge me. And he did! He fixed it! And he was done in under an hour. Additionally, he rearranged his day to meet me at my house because I had to be in a meeting at work at the first time he offered.

I am a happy customer!

On time, honest, professional and got the job done. Needed a new water heater and recirc pump at my rental property. Did the job cheaper than other quotes I got.

I read the 5-star reviews about Plumber Bob, so we called him to fix a nasty water leak from an old water filter under our kitchen sink.  We got lucky and he was able to come out within a couple of hours.  He knew exactly what to do, and fixed it quickly at a reasonable price.  He will definitely be our go-to guy from now on!

I would highly recommend Bob for any plumbing work you need. He showed up on time, charged a fair price, and took the time to do the job right. We finally found a plumber we can trust. Thanks Bob!

what can I say, other than a little repetitive communication regarding time and location via text, plumber bob is a pleasure to work with.  Accurate timing, fair pricing and really personable.  Dude knows his stuff and seems like a real straight shooter, which is always a plus. Will definitely be calling him again.

Had a main water leak in front of the house so I knew I was in trouble.  Water was seeping out into the cracks of the sidewalk so I knew I was in double trouble.  Time to call an honest plumber.  Read the glowing reviews on Plumber Bob so I knew who to call.  Made a call to him on Monday and had an appointment on Wednesday between 8 - 9am.  He showed up at 7:58 am.  Didn't even had time to brush my teeth.  H got out of the truck and immediately went to the main water meter tank and saw the problem.  Asked me if I had a bigger shovel and started digging the area where the soil was saturated.  Once he found the leak, got up and gave me a decent quote which I was pleasantly surprised to hear, shook hands and he went to work right away.  During small talk, I mentioned to him that my wife was in New York and she asked me last night if the leak was fixed.  I told Bob that I lied and said yes that it was and he laughed and said, $100 more for 'lying to your wife'.  Bob has a great sense of humor as well and likes a good joke.  Anyways, within 30 minutes, the piping was cut, new piping was glued and installed.  Unbelievably fast and professional.  Bob is the man and will always call him for a plumbing repair.

I have used Plumber Bob alot!  He is awesome, no job too small or too big.  He is punctual, his work is flawless, and he is more than fair with his pricing.  You will not be unhappy with his work.  Every friend and acquaintance I have referred him to says the same thing.

Plumber Bob was fast, honest and the best price I could find. Bob charged half of what some other larger companies quoted and showed up within hours to fix my broken main. He does what he can to save his customer money and I'll definitely be calling him from now on.

Absolutely hands-down the best experience ever had with a contractor. Plumber Bob showed up a little bit early and completed the job with quality precision expediently. Not only did Plumber Bob do excellent work, he also was less expensive than the two other plumbing contractors that I contacted. This is only the second occasion that I've ever felt compelled to post a review on yelp, not that I haven't encountered good service in the San Diego Metro but someone as busy myself, only excellence warrants taking the time to concoct a review. From now on, I will exclusively utilize his services and strongly recommend to my friends, family, and fellow yelpers to strongly consider doing the same.

I have used Plumber Bob on quite a few situations for the last 2 years from him installing our dishwasher, fixing clogs, fixing leaks, fixing faucets, etc. etc.  He's great!  Extremely personable, punctual and fast at what he does.  Once again Yelp pulls through - thanks Plumber Bob for being awesome!!

Bob is great!  We had a minor plumbing problem but since I saw water and wasn't sure where it was coming from, it wasn't minor to us!  Bob came out right away after I called, got a temporary fix in place to hold us over and came out first thing the next morning and did the repairs quickly and professionally. He's our go-to plumber now for sure and we will recommend him to anyone who needs his services!

Found Plumber Bob through Yelp. Glad I did, he was very price reasonable and got the job done fast.

Called Plumber Bob on a Friday after we couldn't get a reply from another plumber we had used in the past. Plumber Bob came out the next Saturday morning to fix a water pressure valve issue that was causing a constantly running faucet. He was prompt, professional and caring and did an excellent job for a fair price. We will definitely call him back for future plumbing issues.

Don't Call. Called him in the morning left a message that I had a couple of plumbing issues and no return phone call? I am writing this at the end of the second day, still no call back. Unprofessional, waste of time.

Although I use Yelp as a search resource I rarely write reviews, but this plumbing experience compelled me to do so! Plumber Bob is an around trustworthy and knowledgeable small business man. He solved all our home plumbing issues quickly and efficiently while being very reasonably priced. I don't even think he charged me for the minor stuff that made a huge difference in our daily water usage.  Truly signs of a great business man who works passionately and not just out to rip people off.  It puzzles me when people complain about the mark up of some of the material and products used during the process of repairs. Consider the fact that sometimes you are paying for the convenience and the person's knowledge and skill to resolve the issue.  If you were simply paying for cost then you'd go out and buy the items yourself and fix it yourself!  I'd recommend Plumber Bob to anyone who's in need of a pipes specialists! Thank you and wish you great success!

Like a previous poster, I too felt like I've been to the plumbing contractor school of hard knocks when I had a cold water slab leak.  All the plumbers that I called were BBB'ed and were checked for contractor's license.  Some even had positive reviews on yelp.  

The first guy brought his leak detection contractor and they started off fine, but the plumber cut into my cold water line under my kitchen sink.  The idea was to cap the water and isolate where exactly the leak was located since jackhammering and fixing the leaking pipe was still on the table.  Eventually, I decided for a re-pipe.

Well, it's all fine and dandy to cut the cold water line and cut water to the kitchen faucet, but the guy didn't take into account that I had a single-handle faucet and the backpressure from the still connected hot water line was causing water to flow through the cut line.  Into my walls which were previously dry.   I dropped the first guy for lack of knowledge.

I gathered quotes from 4 other guys and thought I selected a good plumbing company except for how they referred me to a water damage company that resorted to scare tactics.  Mold, asbestos, lead, ripping of my newly rennovated cabinets, etc.  A search on the web and a visit to the cdc.gov website assured me that this was overkill for a one-time leak that was dried out within 24/48 hrs.  So I declined the water damage company services, dried out the walls myself with a carpet dryer rental, and informed the plumber that I was only going to do the re-piping.  All fine back and forth communication until the morning that they were supposed to start work.  They were almost an hour late with no phone calls when I found out that what they advertised on the web didn't match their paper estimate.  I called them mentioning that they were late and also asked for an explanation on the near bait-and-switch.  I wasn't happy with their excuses and their begrudged concession to use what was advertised.

In the end, I went with Plumber Bob as he was one of the other guys I had gotten quotes on.  I remembered how upfront he was on what he was going to do and how he spent the time explaining the different types of copper pipes (thinner type M vs. thicker/overkill type L).  He didn't argue, he explained.  His pricing was also extremely competitive.  For the price he gave, I got both the re-pipe and the drywall repairs afterwards.  The second guy would have only given me the re-pipe at only a slightly lower price.

When Plumber Bob showed up, he made me a very happy camper by bringing the type L pipes that he knew I was attached to.  He does all his own soldering so he might not be as fast as a bigger company with crew and overhead, but I found that all the more assuring.  He is careful of where he cuts into the drywall and does try to minimize any disturbance/dust.  He cleans up at the end of each day.  

Plumber Bob does excellent work.  My dad who used to be a welder examined the solders every day and gave a thumbs up.  More telling, perhaps, is that once the re-pipe was all done, there were no leaks at all on the first try.  The water meter doesn't move at all like it did before with the slab leak.  With the new pipes and new insulation of the pipes, the hot water comes out faster and hotter.  I've had to lower the thermostat on the hot water heater because it's hotter than before.  

I'm very pleased with Plumber Bob and would happily recommend him.  

edit on 9/28:  I noticed after I posted this review that someone else had a negative review of Plumber Bob.  I'm sad to see that as I think my major job and my bad experience with past plumbers might have prioritized  my re-pipe job over the toilet/faucet repair.  

I'm sure that if Plumber Bob had a office staff to schedule things for him, things would have turned out different, but he's a small guy with great prices because he doesn't have a secretary or salesperson.

Plumber Bob answered my call at 8pm on Friday night. He came over and fixed my faulty sink and valves the same night. Very polite and classy and charged a very fair price. Plumber Bob is the real deal! THANK YOU!!!

We realized we had a slab leak when the water bill went up considerably from one cycle to the next and there were no discernible leaks in the landscaping or inside  the house.    I did some very thorough research on yelp and determined that Plumber Bob had experience with slab leaks.  I called him  and he agreed to stop by that day.  I have other plumbers and somehow I didn't feel they were up to the job.  So I was taking a chance with the unknown.
Plumber Bob  seemed astute, thorough and did call the location of the leak, within close proximity,  as well as determining that it was a cold water leak..  Nevertheless to actually pinpoint the leak we needed a leak detection specialist and he recommended CPL.   Plumber Bob  stopped by a second time and we then agreed to his performing the work.  I had the option to reroute the pipes or to jack hammer and make the repair.  He estimated precisely what the two options would cost.  Rerouting was about twice the price and he figured right on what the final cost would be, including the repair with the sheet rock.  I decided not to pull the carpeting and make the repair through the concrete, as the pipes were old and there was nothing to say it wouldn't happen again within a few montths in a different spot on the line.   So we rerouted using copper piping..
Plumber Bob was prompt, courteous, and worked in a clean fashion covering the nearby furniture.   He was also fun to talk to..  He referred me to the sheet rock man, Gilbert, who came out immediately to give me an estimate.  Since Gilbert  was leaving for vacation, the job did have to wait a week for completion..  However, Plumber Bob did not leave gaping holes.  He cut the sheet rock so it could be replaced easily to give some semblance of normalcy to the rooms involved.  In all, there were at least eight locations where the wall/ceiling had to be opened    I was very pleased, satisfied, and feel I got my money's worth in that I had the benefit of Plumber Bob's expertise.  I would most definitely call on him again.  He turned a nightmare into a manageable experience

Plumber Bob was great came out same day when my water heater leaked. Fair price friendly guy!

Answers his phone, returns texts/calls, provides accurate quote, shows up *EARLY*, and gets the job done.  This job probably wasn't terribly difficult or time-consuming, but given the above criteria I was impressed when compared to other plumbers in San Diego.  Will use him again!

WOW I cannot say enough great things about Bob! He was very responsive and came to our house within 24 hours of our first phone call. When he got to our house he assessed the situation (which was not good to start with it) He was able to give us an approx. quote for parts and labor on the spot. He stayed true to the estimate and got it done within $45 dollars of his original guesstimate. We had no hot water in our new home for the first two weeks we lived there and when Bob heard that he made it a priority and was at my house earlier than expected the very next day. The whole job was done in less than 5 hours, was to code and perfect, we have hot water! Bob was the 6th plumber we contacted all the others told us it was going to take about 3 days of labor and thousands (yes thousands) of dollars more than what he charged. He saved us time, money and a lot of heartache. I would never hire anyone else but him for any future plumbing issues. Bob YOU ROCK!!!!

I wish I could give 10 stars.  I'm still in shock.  Instead of coming out and quoting me hundreds for a repair I could do myself, Plumber Bob walked me through the fix on the phone!  Who does this?  Love it.  Will pay it forward.  Amazing customer service.  Thank you Plumber Bob!  Call this man.  He deserves to grow his business a million times.

I've hired him to do a new recessed gas valve and to put in new water valves.  He was fast, clean, and curtious.  I'd like to hire him again to have him do some additional work, but he's definately busy!

I can't say enough good things about Plumber Bob.  Some genius developer thought it would be a good idea to plant a Camphor tree in the front yard over our main sewer pipe and irrigation drain pipe.  Over the years, the tree grew so large that the roots crushed the drain pipe and the sewer pipe ended up bowing.  We knew the sewer line had problems, but did not know about the irrigation drain pipe until Plumber Bob came out and fixed the sewer pipe.  We had to wait a week or so for the work to be done, but it was worth it.  Plumber Bob completed the job in a day and saved us over $2000 off the quote we received from another plumbing company.  Thank you Plumber Bob!

Bob is a great plumber, called him on Tuesday this week to fixed a leaking trap under the bathroom sink. He arrived promptly in the afternoon and he fixed it in about 15 min. He even fixed by sprinkler heads while he was here. I would definitely use him in the future and recommend him to all my friends. T.W

I called plumber Bob on referral when I woke up to a foundation leak. He showed before his anticipated time, which was only a few hours after I called. He got right to work. Completely fixed a foundation leak in a few hours! He is the best plumber I have ever used. Thank You Bob! He worked quickly, was very personable, and got the job done.

I never thought that I would meet a plumber who's honest, does quality job and is reasonable (speaking from experience).  Bob changed my mind.  He replaced my cracked water heater at a quarter of a price quote I got from another company and did it in under an hour!  Unheard of!

Bob was prompt, courteous, and quick. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him him to family or friends.

I didn't hire him, but with the little knowledge I have with toilets, I called him at a late hour and he picked up and helped me without having to actually drive to my place to do it himself and it worked! So thankful Bob! You're the best and nicest plumber I know!

Plumber Bob delivered! No nonsense, no haggling, and best price on replacing our broken 40 gal water heater within hours of finding him here in San Diego N. County.  Neighbors reported paying in excess of $1300 using the larger plumber services.  Bob came in way under that, and as much as I hated forking over $$$ for a replacement heater, I definitely felt I got value and excellent service.  Thanks Plumber Bob, and let me know if you ever want to share a round on the golf links when you are not responding to somebody else's plumbing emergency.

I had a bad experience with Bob. Here's the short version of the story. I had a leaking toilet and a problem with thek itchen faucet. Wife called and he came by and said we needed to replace both and call him back when we purchase the new ones. OK, no biggie. Seemed like a reasonable guy.  We acquired the merchandise from home depot and called. Here's when the debacle started.  He was hard to get a hold of. Understood. The guy works hard. We wanted the toilet fixed as not having one working downstairs was becoming an issue.  Got a hold of him. He asked me to text him the next day (Tuesday) at 1pm and he would let me know if he can come Wednesday. Texted him but did not hear back till evening Tuesday. He said he could not make it till Friday morning. I asked if 9 was ok (going to disneyland Thursday all day). He said he preferred 8 so we set up for 8. Friday comes and no show. Waited a long while and decided to text. Seemed like he completely forgot about it. So I asked if he could come Saturday. He said 7 am (pretty early for me). Got up at 7 am. Waited an hour and no show, no call, no text. I texted him, my wife texted him and to this day we have not even received a response. Went with another plumber. Toilet and Faucet fixed. You would think it is common courtesy to let your customer know if you can't make it.

I needed my sewer line replaced a few months ago and got 5 different companies to come out and give me bids since it was such a big job. They were going to have to trench down 6 feet at the sidewalk, dig under the house, replace over 100 feet of line, open the walls inside, etc... One of them didn't even get back to me with a price and I could tell that a couple of the plumbers were hesitant to take the job. The big companies, where you don't ever meet the owner, seemed capable but the price was way too high. Bob came in with a quote right around what I expected to pay and seemed ready to go. I hired him and he showed up on the days he said he would and completed the job on time, all while dealing with a tenant that wasn't thrilled having people coming and going for a week. He even lowered the price a bit due to his crew hand digging the trench and not having to rent an excavator. He's definitely a professional and will be the only one I call going forward.

I highly recommend Bob as a plumber.  I am a mechanical engineer and like to do many home repairs myself.  But there are some jobs that I know I'm just not qualified for or don't have the right tools.  I had a leaking 2 drain pipe from my kitchen sink.  The leak was just a few inches above where the pipe goes into the concrete pad that the house sits on.  I had three different plumbing companies look at it and they all said I needed to chisel out the concrete around the drain pipe to make a good repair.  This was not a job that I wanted to do.  Bob's quote was 1/3 of what the other two companies wanted.  This combined with his many five star ratings on Yelp convinced me to give him a try.  He did the job and it turned out exactly as he said it would.  He told me that after 30 years in the business he had done 1,000's like this and I believe him.  His prices are very fair and he does good work.

I also have also been through the hard knocks and have my share of nightmare plumber stories.  I finally gave up on my last plumber, who had been doing poor work, price gouging, and flaking out on appointments.  Working with Bob was like a breath of fresh air.  He was personable, offered to come by on a Saturday - in the middle of his family obligations, and took care of a small but custom plumbing job in a little over an hour.  I was impressed with how fast and skilled he was with  coming up with a solution to fix mistakes the other plumber had made, re-soldering copper pipe and installing shut off valves where needed.  What convinced me to hire Bob was his willingness to come by quickly and offer reasonable hourly rates (versus charging by the job).  All the others wanted to charge time and a half for Saturday and after 5pm on weekdays.  We WILL be using Bob again for future plumbing needs.

My yelp search led me to Plumber Bob.  My bathroom is flooded and my boyfriend who fixes everything is of course out of town.  Unfortunately, Bob is on vacation, however he was SO helpful!!  He took my call and walked me through several steps to try to figure out where the problem is and then referred me to someone that could come out. He was so pleasant and said I could call back if I had any questions, which I did.  He didn't answer, but called me back a couple minutes later even though I didn't leave a message.  I was looking for a main cap and found another pipe with no cap so I called to ask him if it could be the main cap even though it didn't meet the description he gave.  He said to send him a photo and he'd call me back. He called right back to let me know what it was.  If I ever have another plumbing issue I will definitely use Plumber Bob!!  His customer service was outstanding! Thank you Bob! Enjoy your vacation!