G M.

1/29/2018

Had some minor leaks in the plumbing at a home we recently purchased. Had an easy time scheduling an appointment, Stefano and his uncle came out promptly, did an thorough assessment, and gave us a very competitive quote. They did a excellent job completing the work, no issues since. Great guys, would recommend them to anyone!

jo s.

7/27/2010

Stefano was great--called back within 5 minutes of my voicemail and was here fixing our drainage problem within 30 minutes. He was polite, knowledgeable, and fixed our root problem, (allowing our showers and toilets to work again!). He even took a look at our toilet's leaky valve. Highly recommended local businessman.

Sean B.

7/24/2013

What a friendly guy! He is a very skilled plumber, very fair in his pricing, and extremely polite. I feel that though he initially came to my home as a stranger, he left my home as a friend, and I would say that it is a testament to his great interpersonal social skills to be able to do that.

He's just a nice guy, he'll solve your plumbing problems at reasonable cost, and I would definitely trust him again to take care of my plumbing issues in the future.

Laura M.

05/02/2011 12:00:00 SA

Knowledgeable, Capable and Wonderful! Stefano is understanding to the woes of insufficient plumbing. He understands the need we all have to have things work the way they should and quickly. His fees are super reasonable and nothing beats his friendly service. Just call him... and safe yourself any hassles.

Miss Sue T.

02/10/2018 12:00:00 SA

Amazing ppl! Quick and reasonable price. Came out next day. Highly recommend for service!

D M.

5/24/2012

Stefano is professional and prompt. I manage a 40 unit apartment complex and he is our go to guy. He is friendly and very reasonably priced.

Dennis D.

5/18/2013

We woke up to an overflowing toilet and a minor flood on our first level. I'm a pretty handy guy, so after cleaning up the mess and draining some of the water in the bowl I tried to snake the toilet. My snake wasn't able to reach any obstruction and even though I closed the water supply valve, sewage water kept flowing back into the toilet. I called Stefano because of the reviews on yelp and left a message. The called back within 30 minutes and was at my house within the hour. He had a hell of a time clearing the obstruction. He even managed to get his professional grade snake stuck because of how persistent the clog was. He didn't panic, kept cool and patiently worked the drain till he busted through it. He ended up having to snake two separate lines to clear the clog. It made me feel good about calling a pro since I could never have done what he did. Stefano was cool to have me stand around and watch him work, ask questions. Afterwards he quoted me an extremely reasonable rate. I will definitely call him again if I run into a problem I can't or don't want to tackle myself.

L N.

10/13/2015

As a property manager I've encountered my fair share of good and bad plumbers and Stefano is definitely at the top of the list. He arrived right on time, took care to place protection on the floors and when he left you wouldn't know he had even been there. He charged what he quoted which was a good price and he couldn't have been more friendly the entire time, including his uncle helping out. My only wish is his coverage area was larger as I would use him at other properties in other cities but if you can get him you're in good hands.

Mike D.

7/15/2015

I spoke with Stefano about having some plumbing needs taken care of at my house after dealing with a toilet that had been unreliable for some time. He came out with one of his employees, cleared the line, replaced the toilet and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. I would very highly recommend them. I've used them at our business as well and he's always been professional, prompt, and always provided great service.

Michael L.

03/10/2015 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is simply the best. I am a regular customer due to having some serious drain issues on my house. Can't afford to replace the entire drain system. Stefano knows the house, the area, etc. He is extremely efficient, well priced and most of all shows up on time and does the work right the first time. I don't know where I would be without his services and you can see from the other reviews that obviously I am not the only one who thinks so.

Q T.

01/05/2021 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is someone you can trust. Responsive and reliable and efficient. Our sewer waste line was clogged. He came on Monday after Christmas and was done in an hour. Thanks Stefano.

Bruce W.

7/24/2013

Very professional work at fair prices.

Stefano returned my call very quickly (even though it was a Saturday), provided a fair quote, did the work quickly, and was very professional and pleasant to deal with. The two faucets he installed are working perfectly.

I'm happy to have found a reliable resource for planned and emergency plumbing work. Plus, he a strong member of the Lamorinda community, which is always a plus to me.

Kelly S.

02/06/2014 12:00:00 SA

Professional, prompt, knowledgable, great with kids (he let my 3 year old watch him work). Reasonable prices. He installed a pressure gauge for us. There ended up being a manufacturer defect, which we discovered that night. He was back the next day to fix it. Highly recommend him.

terrie c.

08/07/2011 12:00:00 SA

I hired Stefano because of his great Yelp reviews and I wasn't disappointed! He came to my house to fix my Toto toilet and his wife was having a baby that day! Wow! What kind of work ethic is that? He knew exactly what the problem was. He also fixed by every dripping shower and put in a new water shut off valve for me. His work is excellent and best of all he's not guessing at what the problem is. He knows his stuff! I wouldn't hesitate to call him again in the future.

Peter G.

12/01/2012 12:00:00 SA

After my repair, Stefano returned a few minutes later to return $30 I had overpaid him (I'd paid cash and there was a 50 in with the 20's). How many people are that honest!? Provides excellent service. Called on a Saturday with a clogged drain and he said he'd come right over. Fixed it quickly, checked everything and was on his way. Super friendly - a pleasure to deal with. I'll be getting more plumbing work done by him!

Fory M.

09/02/2014 12:00:00 SA

We've kept bothering Stefano since we settled in Lafayette in 2010. He has a great personality that makes you feel like to chat with your old buddy and the brilliant service you can trust without staying home.

Eric W.

01/10/2021 12:00:00 SA

Stefano fit me in last minute when my pipes were on the fritz. Great customer service and even better comms. Dominic was my guy onscene. He was super professional and shot me straight with optional annual maintenance to avoid last minute emergencies in the future. The job was done lightning fast and the prices are very competitive. They even rolled back out the very next day when our garage sink blew up on the wife and I was on-duty and couldn't make it home. Call them, you won't regret it.

Lori H.

11/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I called Stefano based on his yelp reviews. He returned my call quickly and was able to get out to my mom's house in Lafayette that afternoon. My mom just returned from the hospital and had a bad experience with another plumbing company. Stefano listened to my mom, fixed the problems and was very fair with his cost. My mom was thrilled -so was I since I live out of town. My mom is going to tell all of her neighbors about this fair, skilled and kind plumber.

Nikole N.

10/18/2018

Stefano is the best. We found him on Yelp and Next Door. He came on time and gave us an estimate, he was professional and prompt and seemed a great honest guy. WE made an appointment for him to come back and fix the issue, which was needing a regulator to lower our incoming water pressure that was too high and damaging plumbing. He came back on the scheduled day, was totally responsive, agreed to fix the issue to the request of our boiler engineer, which was admittedly overkill but he just agreed to fix it that way at our request. He was fair and honest in his pricing and ended up costing us literally 1/3 of the price of the other person. He did a great job and cleaned up our place. This guy is the best.

M K.

1/30/2011

My husband took a stab at installing a new toilet and we needed some professional assistance, so we called Stephano based on a referral from Diablo Rooter. He was very professional and friendly. Great communication, called to update us on the time he would be arriving. Gave great tips and charged a fair price. Highly recommend!

Tiffany F.

4/27/2011

I was referred to Stefano by a coworker to fix our toilet that was having flushing issues. Stefano came out and explained the problem and then came back a few days later to fix the toilet and it has worked perfectly ever since. I found him to be reliable and honest and would definitely call him again. I highly recommend him.

Kristine K.

02/02/2021 12:00:00 SA

Love these guys - they are great guys in addition to doing good work at a reasonable price - and they've trained several other local plumbers over the years. One of three go-to plumbers for us.

Kiran M.

2/28/2015

Amazing service. Quick response and very reasonable timing for the repair (next day, I didn't have an emergency). He even came late in the day to adjust to my schedule.

He and his apprentice John worked hard identifying the problem and tried EVERYTHING to save me money on the repair. I really appreciated his dedication to doing a thorough exploration rather than just jumping to an expensive conclusion.

They also ran to the store and got the parts they needed while they were working so I didn't have to wait another few days. The whole thing was explored, diagnosed, parts were purchased and the problem fixed in an hour and a half. Amazing.

Della F.

1/21/2021

I was just ghosted by Stefano Plumbing. I've used Stefano Plumbing many times in the past, and they always did a good job. However, this last time, not at all. They installed a seismic shut off valve on my gas meter. The new valve caused the gas meter to protrude so much that I can't shut the door to the small shed that covers it. I called my neighbor (who is a retired licensed contractor) to come fix the shed door. He said he would have to rebuild an entire new shed to accommodate the new valve, and it would cost a lot of money. He told me the way the seismic valve was installed was not correct--that is, there was a way to install it so the gas meter did not stick out so much. He told me I should call Stefano and ask them to come out and install the valve properly. I called Stefano and told him the situation. He asked me to send pictures of the valve. I did so but never heard back from him. I texted him twice more and received no response. I am very disappointed in his unwillingness to correct a mistake. I am also disappointed in his ability to communicate with me by responding to my texts. I have been a loyal customer for many years and never called him to come back to fix something. This was the first time. He shouldn't just disappear. He should treat loyal customers more carefully. Time to move on and find a more loyal plumber.

Jane H.

10/23/2018

I had a very positive experience with Stefano, too. I left a message in the morning, and he was able to come to my home that afternoon to fix the dripping pipe under a bathroom sink. He had the part needing replacement, made the repair efficiently, and was a very nice guy to deal with -- glad to have identified someone to call with plumbing needs in the future.

Kevin H.

12/30/2014

My in laws toilets and showers were all backed up starting on Christmas Eve, Stefano took my calls all day and told us what to do until he got out there on Friday...He showed up Friday on time and was extremely professional. He had to remove a toilet to do the snake clean out, did not make a mess. After several hours of hard work, problem solved. Highly recommend...

Alissa B.

01/09/2019 12:00:00 SA

We have had Stefano to our home to deal with clogged toilets and backed up drains etc. Most recently I called him to look at our master shower which had 2 shower heads. One shower head never had but a trickle of water pressure and the other has barely had enough pressure to rinse my hair. We have been dealing with it for a while but decided to consult with Stefano. He came the next day and within 30 minutes had both heads fixed and working fabulously!!! Stefano has always responded quickly to messages and is always courtious and kind and arrives with a smile. We have been so happy with his work and very grateful for his help.

Jim L.

08/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

We had some clogging in the main pipe under the house. I checked the side yard clean out and it was dry indicating the clog was under the house. I called the guys that installed our sewer main 2 years ago and they recommended Stefano's.

Stefano's is a one man operation and unclogging pipe clogs is his bread and butter work. Anyway, I called him around 7:45 PM, thinking he wouldn't be out until the next day, and he said he would come right out. He arrived around 8:05 PM and was done by 8:30 PM.

Stefano is an outgoing guy w/ a super attitude and he genuinely seems to enjoy his work. Believe the other five star reviews....he's that good.

Brett H.

1/15/2018

We called Stefano's to install a sink in our garage. They were by far the most reasonable quote out of the four plumber's my wife called to come out.

On install day, Stefano and his uncle arrived on time, were extremely pleasant, kept the small workspace very tidy, provided missing parts to the faucet we ordered from Amazon, and even fixed a loose faucet on our kitchen sink at no additional charge.

We will definitely be calling them for any future plumbing needs!

Chris D.

07/11/2017 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is a miracle worker, plain and simple. We had a MAJOR sewage back-up issue (including unpleasant odor) that had me scared to death. On very short notice (and despite being quite busy), he solved our issue the same day we called him, working into the evening very efficiently and cost-effectively. I initially thought this was going to be a multiple week project. Much to my delight, less than 1 day later things are back to normal! Thanks, Stefano!

A K.

12/13/2011

We used Stefano for the first time and were impressed. Friendly, polite, professional and great at his job. Has a young family and is lives in Lamorinda himself. Great guy.

Another provider said we needed to replace all of our shower trim, and Stefano pointed out that it was really only a $10 fix. Easy to communicate with via phone and text. Would highly recommend!

Patricia J.

10/22/2019

Excellent work! Professional, knowledgeable, honest, reasonably priced and leaves everything very clean! We are happy! We have a new plumber!

E S.

12/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

Stefano and his uncle came by try and unclog the sewer line at our house. (We have a problem with tree roots pretty far down our line and don't have a clean-out, so it has to be accessed via the roof vent.) Unfortunately the problem was bigger than anticipated and we couldn't get it fixed, but they made a heroic effort and refused to let me pay them. (The price they quoted me was also fair.) Both guys were honest, personable and knowledgeable. Definitely my go-to plumbers going forward.

Liu P.

12/29/2016

Was referred to Stefano from Diablo Rooter for a drain cleanout. He was courteous, quick, and reasonably priced. Job was well done.

Ania W.

1/17/2022

MY GOODNESS! I wanted these guys to take longer just so I could hang out with them. So kind, so professional, so incredibly nice with my pets, a joy to have in your home AND excellent work at a reasonable price. I'm going to go purposefully break a faucet just so I can have them come over again. The best of the best.

Brad O.

9/29/2020

Best Plummer/person ever. He's fixed a few issues we had. Honest. Hard worker. Can not say enough good things about Stephano!

stephanie s.

03/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is a Godsend. He is not only great at what he does, but he is trustworthy and honest. He has shown up at the last minute when needed, and the quality of his work is unmatched by other plumbing companies. Highly recommended!

L R.

6/28/2015

I highly recommend Stefano. He installed three faucets in our house and repaired the toilet. He dealt with some issues when installing a kitchen faucet that I had purchased online, but he figured out how to make it work and even fabricated a part to make sure the install was a good fit. Stefano's can-do attitude and friendly demeanor were very much appreciated and a welcome change from the old cranky repair people I have become accustomed to dealing with.

Kimberly G.

04/08/2016 12:00:00 SA

I can't say enough good things about Stefano. He is always quick, friendly, and so helpful. I wouldn't call anyone else!

Darren B.

3/21/2023

Stefano was great. I contacted 6-7 plumbers and selected him because he understood that I was trying to save time & money and very much helped to accomodate me. He was ok with me purchasing the replacement water heater at Home Depot, whereas some of the others were not. He also gave me a precise estimate based on my circumstances, which proved accurate. Plus, he was very friendly and easy to work with during and before the job.

William W.

2/19/2019

Our master bathroom toilet began to drain slowly on Monday, President's Day. I tried the plunger numerous times with no success in clearing the blockage. I then tried a cable drain cleaner and then an auger. No success.

I called Stefano's plumbing based upon Yelp reviews late that morning. Dominic returned the call promptly and said that he would be at our home between 2 and 4 PM that afternoon. He arrived at 3:30. He took his auger, which was larger than mine, and quickly removed the blockage with his proper technique. He showed me the correct way to use an auger, should I need to clear a blockage in the future.

Great service and a reasonable price!

Patty F.

3/18/2015

I'm chiming in with all the other outstanding reviews for Stefano. He's everything people commented on: honest, dependable, reasonable, very skilled, accommodates to your schedule, shows up on time and takes complete ownership for his work. He is the best plumber we've ever had and feel so lucky to have found him. Yes, he's a one man operation, but his uncle travels with him on Mondays and often he'll bring another plumber, John, to give him some extra help. We had a very complicated problem. He came out three times, without a word of complaint, and solved it without our having to spend a lot of money. I don't think it's possible to do better.

Alex S.

5/18/2013

A+ experience: prompt, friendly, competent, practical, solid value for your money. I trust Stefano to recommend the right path of action and not up-sell or create non existent problems. He did some proactive work to prevent future problems, but at a super reasonable price (no extra labor, just cost for parts). Nice to find a plumber you can trust.

Camellia S.

3/18/2021

This review is for responsiveness only, which was stellar. I did not use Stefano's, because they do not service the location I needed. However, less than 30 minutes after I left a voice-mail message asking if they did work at my job site, I received a text letting me know that it was out of area. That's the professional and courteous thing to do, but it's shocking how many plumbers don't return calls. So, 5 stars for not leaving me to wait around wondering whether or not I should call someone else.

C C.

03/11/2013 12:00:00 SA

Stefano, his cousin Steve and uncle Kevin are the best!
Stefano came to snake my leaky tub about 2 years ago and was able to snake it without cutting into the wall as feared due to the weird drain configuration.
Called him on Sunday (yesterday) and while he was not available, referred both his uncle and cousin.
Steve his cousin came to replace my leaky water heater (see my review for Steve's Plumbing) but both of their numbers are on my speed dial for any plumbing emergency.
Honest, friendly and knowledgeable.
Highly recommended!

Michael M.

7/15/2013

Stephano defines good service. He's smart, he's fair, he makes sound recommendations, he's incredibly responsive, he attempts to save you money. Besides all that, he is incredibly nice and it is pleasant dealing with him.

Nancy J.

9/30/2017

Arrived when he said he would, knew what he was doing, left the job cleaner than I expected a plumber to leave it after working. And he treated my dog with respect, as well.

Andy N.

07/10/2019 12:00:00 SA

I can't say enough about the quality of service, honesty & integrity that Stefano and his team demonstrate every time we use them. This time I had a toilet that was gurgleljng. The problem went away the day before stefano cane. So instead of just charging me the standard drop by fee, his team proceeded to do some preventative work for me. I recommend

Gayle J.

2/26/2013

Great Great Great...Honest, competent, friendly, quick and very fair prices.......I highly highly recommend Stefano and his team!

S M.

10/20/2012

AWESOME!!!! We had a sewer line back up and were unable to contact our regular plumber so we got Stefano's number from the internet and yelp reviews. He was able to come within an hour and not only fixed the sewer line back up but took care of another plumbing issue with our toilet. Prompt, courteous and efficient.....what more could you ask for!

Torch T.

08/01/2018 12:00:00 SA

Stefano deserves his 5 star ratings and more! Based on recommendations from neighbors on NextDoor, I called him last night when I found a slow leak in the crawl space under our house. He arrived promptly at 8am the next morning to fix it. When he finished, he even mopped up the dirty standing water and disinfected the area before leaving. He is efficient, honest, competent and reasonably priced. On top go that, he was kind enough to tighten the connections on the loose pipes under my kitchen sink without charging extra. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a good plumber.

Vic E.

9/21/2015

I'll keep the 5-star streak going and say Stefano is the real and outstanding plumber whose technical competence matches his engaging personality and human relations skills. If you are lucky to get him out on a Monday, there's a good chance his uncle Greg will be along for assistance and he's also as personable as one can be. Stefano delivers a sense of confidence in the efficacy of his finished product at a reasonable cost.

alice c.

3/28/2018

Stefano was prompt and corrected all of our plumbing issues in a timely manner.
He fixed a leaking toilet, replaced a kitchen cartridge and even found and fixed two little leaks under the sink. He also installed a new filtered water fixture. Stefano helped to troubleshoot and replace a cartridge in my bathroom tub filler which is great now that it doesn't have black particles in the water now.
Stefano is a nice guy and we're very happy with his work. Would definitely recommend.

Janie F.

08/07/2018 12:00:00 SA

Stefano and Dominic came out the day I called. Both worked on different issues at the same time. (Leaking hosebib and a shower valve that wouldn't shut off.). Very efficient, thorough and personable. Jobs well done. I'm thrilled to have found a responsive, trustworthy plumber!
Does not accept credit cards.

Joyce D.

12/11/2011 12:00:00 SA

This is the second time I have used Stefano. I have been impressed by his work and responsiveness. The first time he ended up needing a part so he made a quick run to the plumbing supply store, returned and installed it in less than an hour. It turned out that the expensive part was under warranty, but he had to buy it, order another one and then return it to the store for the credit. It took over 2 months for the part to arrive and he did not charge us for the part which meant that Stefano carried the cost for 2 months. Stefano was equally responsive and successfully fixed a different problem the second visit. He is definitely our go-to plumber!

I agree with other posts - responsive, capable, reasonably priced and nice!

T K.

4/24/2020

April 2020 Post-Covid Update

Stefano continues to impress! Our Garbage Disposal unit came detached from the sink and caused a huge mess. I called Stefano in a panic at 7pm and he called me minutes later and was out the next morning bright and early. He fixed the problem so it was as good as new. He wore a mask, gloves, and took his shoes off. Amazing level of service! Highest marks!

March 2020

Awesome. Stefano is on time, neat, reasonably priced and his work is A+. He's the kind of person you'd be happy to let near your wife and children. Highest marks!

ARTHUR H.

2/18/2010

Sewage was backing up into my bathtub . I checked YELP and found Diablo Rooter. I was referred to Stefano, his nephew. Stefano was in the area and came to my home within 30 minutes. He was done in less than an hour. Extremely pleasant guy. Fair price.

K C.

08/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is the real deal. He came over within 24 hours to fix our problems. He was quick to refer me to another plumber for issues he felt someone else was more qualified. I trust him.

Joan S.

05/04/2020 12:00:00 SA

Stefano and Dominic were punctual, professional, and engaging. They were careful to remove their boots before entering the house and got the job done efficiently, and charged reasonably.

Adam P.

03/04/2021 12:00:00 SA

This guy is top of the line. Skilled, trustworthy, reasonably priced. You're not going to do better.

Jaime M.

1/15/2010

Stefano is a whiz when it comes to plumbing. He runs his business with incredible integrity, and is always quick to remedy the plumbing problems. I have quite a few properties to maintain, and for anyone who is in that business, you know how important it is to be able to a) trust and rely on your plumber, and b) have the assurance that you are not going to be leaving messages into phone oblivion. Stefano is extremely trustworthy and reliable, and if he doesn't answer the phone when I call, I always hear back from him in record time. I would highly recommend Stefano for ANY plumbing need!!

Daniel V.

10/29/2011

Perfect, prompt, professional service. Extremely nice, as well. Highly recommended.

Stefano would have come to our home the same day, but we requested a next day service. He showed up when he said he would, diagnosed an incorrectly installed toilet (wax ring was bent). He had the part to fix it in his truck and installed it and within 20 minutes our toilet was working again.

Thanks, Stefano!

Steven J.

11/14/2014

Ditto on everything already said. Stefano is fast, friendly and fair. He took care of a main line clog that another much larger firm attempted and failed. A local guy with lots of local knowledge. It is also a pleasure to deal with the owner of the business, not just a hired hand.

Joe P.

08/12/2009 12:00:00 SA

Stefan came referred by his Uncle, Kevin, from Diablo Rooter.

Stefan came out within one hour of my phone call and was very courteous and friendly on the phone. He explained my problem, gave me some useful information about sewer lines, and did a great job for a price that beats just about everyone!

Kit L.

11/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

Stefano is a true gem of a plumber/ human being. He is entirely honest, reliable and fair. He is also excellent at what he does.

A M.

11/19/2018

Stefano is first rate in every way! He is an experienced, knowledgeable plumber. We had the pipes rotoscoped-rootered, and after doing the job, Stefano made sure that all the internal plumbing was functioning properly. He not only gets the job done, he makes sure it is done right.

Honest, responsible and professional.. we could go on and on about how wonderful Stefano is!

Tim C.

7/16/2013

Had to update this on my latest experience with Stefano ... Once again - OUTSTANDING and HONEST service. We had a backflow preventer that had sprung a leak. He arrived on time, dismantled it & attempted to repair it - but it still had a small leak. The cost to replace it was going to be much more expensive than his suggested fix to it ... He saved us hundreds of dollars and we are a happy customer once again. I have this guy in my cell phone's Speed Dial !!

Janice T.

7/24/2011

We called Stefano when we moved into our new house and found out that the new dishwasher we had bought could not be installed. The problem was that the old dishwasher had been installed before the hardwood floors, and was actually stuck, since the wood floors were a good 1.5+ higher than the bottom of the dishwasher. It actually turned into quite the drama, ultimately involving three different contractors.

Long story short, Stefano charged us very little for a lot of his time, and the new dishwasher was installed after removing a few boards of flooring.

We used him for several other small jobs and found his rates very reasonable. He was also prompt and professional. We will use Stefano again in the future.

K T.

10/26/2015

Stefano has been our go to plumber for over half a decade, and we wouldn't have it any other way. He is a great guy, a really competent plumber, and incredibly fair when it comes to pricing. I also really appreciate his honesty about scheduling, and willingness to refer us to either his uncle or cousin when he is really backed up. Both share his level of skill and fair prices.

Bruce B.

8/25/2020

I have met and used a number of plumbers over my many years..Stefano is heads and shoulders above the rest.

He is prompt, knowledgeable, courteous, neat and reasonable. This is an amazing combination for any construction trade.

Nancy M.

07/02/2021 12:00:00 SA

Stefano has done so much work in my home and is always reliable, affordable and does excellent, good quality work. He is also very honest and over the years I have really come to depend on him. You couldn't find a better plumber.

K D.

3/14/2017

Disgustingly yucky backup into my tubs and shower this morning. Called Stefano who was recommended on my Nextdoor feed. He came same day to fix the situation and is such a good natured, technically competent and reasonably priced fellow I want to give him a trophy (you had to be here) and my extreme gratitude. I recommend him most highly.

Claudia M.

1/29/2014

I needed a plumber to fix the hot water handle in my bathroom faucet, I called Stefano and left him a message. He never called me back, so he gets one star from me.

Don G.

7/16/2016

Just another 5 star rating for Stefano. What a pleasure. He arrived promptly within the scheduled 2 hour window. He was courteous. I had 2 problems:
One -- a Moen complicated shower faucet that another plumber had tried to fix, and failed (and charged me for his time). Stefano fixed it! I watched and was impressed with how carefully he worked.
Two -- I needed a valve inserted into a copper pipe. Stefano installed it very quickly, using a hi-tech compression joint. It would have taken much longer to do the job with solder. Stefano just charged me for his time and materials.
I couldn't be a happier customer. Maybe just doing the job promptly for a reasonable price shouldn't deserve five stars but, based on other experiences I've had ... it does!
(Note -- does not accept credit cards but cheerfully accepted a personal check.)

Nancy D.

2/16/2015

The best plumber ever. We had to wait a bit because he was so busy. He fixed our clog quickly and didn't charge a lot. He's professional and does a great job.

Nicole O.

05/12/2018 12:00:00 SA

I am a fan! I choose Stefano's based on recommendations via Next Door. I needed my water filter replaced and a new faucet put in. Stefano and Dominic were professional, timely and nice. We had a glitch with the water filter and they had to come back a couple times to install once we received the new one. I would highly recommend Stefano's and will would use them again.

Sunny D.

9/25/2013

Stefano returned my call quickly and he was able to come out and fix our plumbing problem within a couple of hours. He was courteous and professional and charged a fair and reasonable amount for his service. He will definitely be the first plumber I call from now on!

Jonathan A.

11/24/2018

There is a reason Stefano has 5 stars on every review. He is really that good. Stefano and his uncle come to our house at least once or twice a year to do root cleaning on our pipes. Sometimes we wait too long to call him and our bathroom backs up...we call Stefano and know he will save the day. He is extremely good at what he does and his rates are honestly too low for the level service he provides. And aside from providing outstanding service, Stefano is just a great guy - very trustworthy and professional. Do not look anywhere else, you are wasting your time. Call Stefano.

RT C.

11/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

Once again, Stefano is the absolute BEST plumber you can have! We've used him many times and will continue to use him. He is prompt, super courteous and professional, knowledgeable and incredibly reasonably priced. He doesn't gouge at all. He's also a super nice guy to boot! He put in a new gas line for our generator! We will continue to use him forever!

Kristina M.

04/01/2019 12:00:00 SA

Long overdue review. He's been my plumber as long as I have lived in my house (5 years) and I highly recommend. Great family business, kind, courteous and he cares about doing a great job and building trusting relationships with his clients. I trust him 100%, and his work is excellent.

Tom M.

11/27/2020

It looks like has had nothing but five star reviews and I will add another. Friendly, fast, knowledgable and thorough. Solved the main problem with our sink drain and before leaving checked and fixed a less urgent drain issue too.

Kathleen O.

6/21/2019

He is just the best! Super nice, honest, excellent plumber. Really can't say enough about how professional and knowledgeable he us. If he is busy, I will do everything I can to wait until he is available. And he always seems to figure out a way to get to us as soon as he can.

Simon G.

11/17/2016

Stefano came by this afternoon, on time, friendly and professional. He solved the problem quickly, efficiently and was also tidy. Five stars.

Irma L.

5/16/2016

I highly recommend Stefano's plumbing. He is on time, efficient, skilled and very neat. I would not call anyone else to meet my plumbing needs.

Nancy M.

1/29/2019

I was told I would need to have a hole cut in my shower to replace the head. Stefano came by with a special tool and had it working in minutes. Very reasonable prices, I had him do many plumbing tasks I'd put off, kitchen sink/disposal, all new shower heads, faucets and toilet. All the work impeccable! These reviews are very accurate, if you're looking for a plumber this is your guy. I'm a grandma who lives alone and had postponed plumbing jobs. Very happy to have found an honest reliable guy very reasonably priced.

Tommy W.

12/30/2022

I've used Stefano whenever I've had a plumbing/garbage disposal issue. Most recently, my shower drain was clogged. After trying everything myself, I finally called Stefano for his expertise. He came the next day, on time, liked my dog, and went to work.
It turns out I unknowingly hit the lever that closes the drain...Stefano figured that out in about two seconds. My pride was hurt, but we both had a laugh and he went on his merry way. Great guy and great service...I'd try him before anyone else out there.

Russ Y.

5/30/2013

We recently hired Stefano to install 4 new Toto toilets and 2 new KWC faucets. Super friendly, super reliable, very fair prices. Will definitely use him for all future plumbing needs, and will refer all our Lamorinda friends to him.

Deanna M.

09/11/2017 12:00:00 SA

Stefano has helped unclog drains, fixed leaks and other plumbing problems at my dad's old house in Lafayette. Easy to communicate with Stefano via phone and text since I'm coordinating from afar. He's professional and nice - I trust him to do a good job for Dad.

jari h.

02/06/2016 12:00:00 SA

I'm so glad I did my research through Yelp to find a great plumber! Stephano was punctual, very fairly priced, and did not leave a mess. I had been putting off these pesky plumbing issues until they could no longer wait, and given how great I feel to be able to scratch these things off the to-do list.....I mean, why did I put it off????? Highly recommend Stephano's plumbing service!

Steve H.

11/17/2016

Five stars are unusual for this reviewer ... but Stefano and his apprentice Dominic deserve are nothing but great! I appreciate the honest straight forward manner in which they communicate and the stellar work they do! The only downside is that because they are so good, you might have to wait in line for an appointment but they were true to their word. Thank you guys!

Andy N.

8/14/2013

What can i say that has not already been said. Stefano is a genuine and cool guy, and on top of that he does OUTSTANDING plumbing work at very reasonable prices.

I had an issue where our main line was clogged. Called him the next morning, he promptly returned my call and set an appointment to fix the problem the very same day. He is a pro and so easy to deal with. I can't recommend him enough. If i could give 6 stars I would

Scott P.

1/31/2012

Totally great. Came out the same day on short notice, quick work, professional and reasonable. I will definitely call Stefano again in the future.

Wilson L.

5/19/2013

My first call to Stefano was for an irrigation piping leak. I called a plumber instead of an irrigation contractor assuming the water main was done in copper. It turned out to be PVC. Not a problem...he planned ahead and came with parts he mostly likely wouldn't have needed. Wow'ed by his level of service, he was at the top of my list to fix several problems at my rental property, including a leaky toilet flush valve, a vibrating cold water faucet, rattling pipes, a leaky kitchen faucet, and a stuck shower valve. He took care of all these issues and also installed an ice maker line in less time than it usually takes me to figure out what parts to buy and make a run to the hardware store only to find out I've bought the wrong size. My tenants describe him as wonderful (very competent) and such a nice guy. I agree. He also responds quickly, shows up on time, gets right to work, doesn't waste his time, and doesn't waste your money. The only thing I wish he would do differently is charge a little more...seriously!

Bob L.

2/17/2014

Excellent Service! Prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and competitive. What more could you ask for in a service professional.

Called for his help on some leaking pipes due to frost and in a few minutes he had corrected the problem. Since he was so quick, I then told him of some other drain issues and he fixed those as well. We discussed some other wish list items, he looked at the issue, made a recommendation, quoted a price and came by the next week, as he said, to install the items. All done very professionally.

Definitely would recommend Stefano to anyone that has plumbing issues!

Stan O.

01/02/2021 12:00:00 SA

I had to replace the faucet assembly on my kitchen sink. I thought I would be able to do this myself, but I couldn't. After checking on Nextdoor, then on Yelp. I contacted Stefano to do the job.

Stefano came on New Year's Day to do the job--he said it was very hard to remove the old faucet assembly. Of course, he had tools and know-how that I do not have! He installed the new faucet which I had purchased. He wore a mask in my house, and completed the job in relatively short time. Thanks, Stefano!

Kim K.

12/08/2020 12:00:00 SA

On-time, mask on, worked quickly, very reasonably priced, no mess left behind, explained everything he was doing, and even took his shoes off in the house. No wonder Stefano's has a 5-star rating.

Cannonball Z.

10/07/2010 12:00:00 SA

It was about 5:30 and I was calling several plumbers trying to find someone who could come out and clear out the sewage line. I probably talked to 5 different companies. Stephano was referred to me by Diablo Rooter and I am so glad for that! He came out almost immediately, worked quickly, and fixed the problem for about half of what another company had quoted.
Without sounding too corny, it is really heartwarming to know there are people like Stephano that care enough to work this hard to help someone.
Thank you thank you thank you Stephano!!

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