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The Green Plumber

Plumbing Service
Long Beach CA
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Yes, I'm the experienced owner/operator in business since 1994... We are a highly recommended Yelp plumber that can handle most requests, using Eco-friendly products and methods, serving Long Beach and surrounding cities. Call for immediate scheduling! Our products and services include: Plumbing, hot water heater, clogged drain, gas leak, leak and dripping, running toilet, stopped up sink, leaky faucet, tub and shower faucet repair and replacement, pipe leak, sewer smell, drain snaking, slab leak location and repair, garbage disposer, bathtub drain, leak repair, plumber, tankless water heater, rotor rooter, kitchen faucet, bathroom faucet, water heating, plumber service, emergency plumber, broken water pipe, roots in drain, pilot light. Some of the brands we service or install: Toto, American Standard, Rheem, Delta, Moen, Kohler, Insinkerator PRO (ISE) Tankless water heaters: Noritz, Navien, Rinnai, Takagi, and Rheem. Tank water heaters: Whirlpool, Bradford White, GE, A.O. Smith

HISTORY

Established in 1994.
We're a third generation plumbing contractor, specializing in service and repair. Timothy has over 30 years of on the job experience. Our plumbing techs are all highly experienced professionals. We are your local plumbing problem solver. The Green Plumber is a licensed and bonded plumbing company, and in addition to our full line of standard plumbing services, offers a full line of water and energy conservation services. We were first in LA County to become licensed with GreenPlumbers, USA. COMMUNITY: The Green Plumber provides irrigation system installations for local organic community gardens. We feel it is important to promote healthy food, produced locally, lessening the carbon footprint of the food we eat. We endorse educating children on gardening produce, and the importance of raising and consuming healthy food in an urban setting. We worked with the city of Long Beach, assisting with their laundry to landscape graywater program, as well as their rain barrel program.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER

Green Plumbing in Long Beach Makes a Father Proud...and Hopeful

As owner of The Green Plumber and a third-generation plumbing contractor, it was becoming a father that cemented my determination to plumb 'green.'  While looking at my hopes for my son's future, it became clear that changes needed to occur all around us.

It is my belief that we must all start making small shifts in the way we live and conduct business, to make our children's future better. The more time I spend searching for methods to make those shifts, the more resources I find.

The Green Plumber, Long Beach, CA, has been installing water-efficient toilets, tankless hot water heaters, graywater systems and solar hot water for years now, and I am glad to see conservation becoming part of the mainstream.

I look forward to helping my customers achieve their goals of water conservation through training my staff in green technology.

My company supports local community gardens, with numerous pipe installs.
Timothy

SERVICES

Plumbing inspection, Plumbing repair, Water heater repair, Plumbing installation or replacement, Water heater installation, , ,

Reviews

Diver G.
Diver G.
7/30/2015
I called in the morning and the plumber was available in early afternoon.  Paul came out and was very personable and professional.  I especially appreciated that he had worn white booties in the house to protect the floors.  Our plumbing problem is an on-going situation, so I have a little knowledge of what needs to be done.  Snaking the main line from house to street, and replacing the wax ring on the downstairs toilet came to $325.  Paul had the industrial size snake compared to other companies that try to use the smaller snake, and then up the rate because they are using a larger machine.  I appreciated that I did not get, we need to put a camera down the line to check it out story.  Most companies charge $195 to replace wax ring, and $150 to snake.  So, I felt the cost was within the range.  I would definately call them back.

The only business suggestion I would provide is: most consumers want to know the itemized price of a job that involves more than one task.  Paul wasn't able to provide this information, and had priced snaking and replacing the wax ring as one job.  I think customers are more comfortable with itemized billing, rather then thinking that there is a hidden costs somewhere in the billing.
Shirley C.
Shirley C.
5/29/2012
Had a leaking water heater that resulting in no hot water for 3 days. Spoke with owner Timothy who promised his worker in 2 hours. Owner thought would need new water heater. When I told him what the symptoms were, he agreed that just need to replace a valve. Meanwhile realizing the simplicity of it, I asked a friend to take a look at it who seemed to figure it out. I started to call to cancel, but Timothy called saying his worker, Tony was already here.

My friend told Tony what he discovered. Tony, had the part he was told to bring, but said I don't want to try and get you to pay for something you don't need. He actually pointed out the real problem, simply changing the $13 pipe that came out of the wall. Since it looked like it was something my friend could do, that's what he suggested, saving me over a $100. I apologized to Tony and he said, that's ok, this was my last job of the day.

Tony was quite refreshing. I wholeheartedly recommend Tony as an honest worker who deserves blessings to come back his way. If you need a plumber call The Green Plumber and request Tony. Once I find reliable service I remain loyal and spread the news!
Don K.
Don K.
1/27/2016
Very professional and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be using the green plumber for any future jobs. Always on time, clean and courteous. Timothy and his crew really know their stuff.
amy k.
amy k.
10/23/2015
Did anyone see the South Park episode, I think it was called 'Yelpers'?  It is so funny!!
I only had one experience with Timothy from The Green Plumber.  It was a good one.  He asked me to write a review.  I don't want to become like any of the characters on that South Park episode.  I don't want to become an expert on everything and express my views on Yelp all the time.  I usually only do it if something extraordinary happens.  But Timothy from The Green Plumber asked me to write a review, so here I go:   Timothy fixed my problem easily.  He gave me plumbing tips.  He has excellent customer service skills.  He was well-prepared for the job.  He expressed compassion for dogs, which I think is an important trait for any service person you allow in your home.  Now if you read this review to the end, then you obviously care about Yelp reviews and if you haven't seen that episode on South Park, maybe you should look it up and watch it?  If you have a plumbing problem, call The Green Plumber.
Tracey F.
Tracey F.
4/16/2021
Timothy was so knowledgeable and helpful.  He is our new and highly improved go-to for all things plumbed!
T C.
T C.
11/16/2013
Just used Timothy and his team for the second time - once again, very pleased. Timothy took the time to explain the details, and presented a number of options. He was timely, and he guaranteed his work for two years. The guarantee + the shoe covers will keep us coming back.
Linda K.
Linda K.
7/27/2010
I have to agree with all the other glowing reviewers here.  I think the one person who had a criticism must have been thinking of another plumber!  Tim was absolutely fantastic - I could not ask for more in a plumber.  He wore the booties, he cleaned up afterward, yes.  And he also came within 90 minutes of my initial Monday morning call for a kitchen sink repair.  He was happy to have me watch him do the entire repair and explained it all to me so I could learn as he worked.  He went under the house in a dirty crawl space on an unrelated issue, and explained how to do another 2 repairs on my own - with diagrams and recommendations for where to get the materials - all for no extra charge.  Unbelievable.  He was fantastic.  3rd generation plumber (his dad and granddad), careful and skilled.  Thank you Tim!!
Erin K.
Erin K.
12/20/2012
We had him check out an old heating unit.  While he ultimately encouraged us to get a whole-house system (which he does not do, so no vested interest in encouraging us to do so), he gave us all our options.  He was very thorough.  He was also very kind to me and my kids while he was here.
Rob T.
Rob T.
9/26/2014
The Green Plumber has come to my rescue a few times now, and this is my second Yelp review for them.  Reliable, courteous, and they don't try to make their work a mystery - they are very good with older-the-shoulder types like me. :)

Today was my first time meeting Paul, but I was very impressed with his conscientiousness and competence.  Great guy.

Prices are reasonable but not cheap, but these guys definitely know what they are doing and I've not worked with anyone more professional.
John S.
John S.
2/16/2012
We had a really good experience with Timothy and Tony. Great communication, timely work, and very professional.  We plan on using them again for a bigger project.
Cody N.
Cody N.
12/16/2012
A great guy, you should hire Tim.
I had a main line crack to do corrosion from someone using a galvanized GEE coupling where they shouldn't have.  I called Tim on Sunday afternoon to set up an appointment for Monday.  He said he was busy and asked if instead I was available in a couple hours.  I was thrilled that he was willing to come out and help get my water flowing again.

When he came out, it started to rain a bit and the job took longer than expected.  He worked an hour past dark and got it fixed.  My only regret is that I couldn't afford to give him a bigger tip.   His price was very reasonable and you wont find a person more deserving of your business.

Give Tim a call, support a local businessmen with good character.
Tricia L.
Tricia L.
5/19/2011
Great service!  I had been experiencing low water pressure in my condo and had Timothy take a look at a few areas - the master bath, the guest bath, and even the kitchen sink.  He spent almost 3 hours flushing gross sediment from my pipes.  Extremely knowledgeable about makes/models/codes for plumbing and associated toilets/showers, etc.  Highly recommended!
Cherie H.
Cherie H.
9/16/2017
As luck would have it, we were 45 minutes from departing to LAX for vacation at 6am and the kitchen and bathroom sinks started backing up.  Panic!  Immediately we thot there is no way we are gonna get a plumber here in less than 45 minutes to fix this mess.  Then I thot of Green Plumber who had helped us out a couple times before (see previous review).  

Called and left a message for Timothy and he returned our call immediately.  He got out of bed and was at our house in 10 minutes!  He assessed the problem, we gave him the key and jumped in an Uber to LAX.

While on vacay, Timothy texted us and sent pics of the work he did.  

Thanks to Timothy our vacay was saved.  The repairs were done professionally and our place was left clean and secure.
Vinh T.
Vinh T.
9/18/2010
The reviews do not lie. The Green Plumber gave me tips on the phone on how to fix my garbage disposal unit at no charge.
I called him to book an appointment but he didn't have an opening any time soon so I asked him for an estimate to get an idea if its worth the wait. I told him that my disposal unit is relatively new and it just doesn't spin because a little ceramic dish fell in it. He says that it should be really inexpensive to fix. He then suggests that he gives me some tips so I can fix it myself and even offered for me to call him back if it doesn't work out. I felt bad that I was taking up Tim's time at no charge so I tried to find an appointment further out the week but still no luck. I thanked him and set out to do it myself with newfound confidence that it feasible for a laymen. After some research, I narrowed it down to a hitting a reset button and turning the hex key at the bottom of the unit. Bam! We just saved ourselves a nice chunk of money.
I hope Tim can lead and grow his business as well as he provides customer service. It'll be great to see more people under Tim that places integrity and good people skills on high priority.
jim b.
jim b.
08/08/2020 12:00:00 SA
I called Timothy, The Green Plumber, to have him look at our dishwasher that wasn't draining properly.  He was on his way to an appointment but asked if I felt like I could work on it myself as he walked me through the steps.  Timothy was so patient as I took apart the overfill trap, found a wire hanger, and followed his directions.  He stayed on the phone until everything was working as normal.  What a guy!  Who does that these days?  Timothy, The Green Plumber, that's who!!

Thank you for helping make me feel useful around the house!
Cristal D.
Cristal D.
7/28/2015
These guys are just the best! They've been out to our place twice now in the past year or so to fix minor plumbing issues and each time the workers were courteous and respectful of my home and time. They even put booties on their feet before entering the house, which was an unexpected surprise but much appreciated :) The second time they came out they noticed a piece of the plumbing was not up to code and offered to give me a price on how much it would cost to fix it (and not in a shady, used-car-salesman kind of way that leaves you questioning whether you actually need the suggested upgrade, or if they were just out to make an extra buck!). They even suggested that I contact my HOA to see if the upgrade might be partially covered, given that they would be bringing the fixture up to code. You can tell that the owner takes pride in his company and expects the best from his employees.
Jordan S.
Jordan S.
6/24/2017
I promised myself to return to rate this company after I got a yelp account. The reason for this is because of my experience with them.  Timothy and his team exceeded my expectations at every turn. Their professionalism, courtesy, and skill is unmatched. We needed a completely new system - water and sewer and with only one bathroom, they made sure we didn't go a night without having it available. I interviewed seven companies and chose The Green Plumber. One of my best decisions. They weren't the cheapest, or the most expensive and they went the extra mile.
One of the many things that differentiated them from their competition was their ability to patch stucco and drywall. This meant I didn't have to hire three different companies.
Without hesitation I recommend them for your next project.
Greg S.
Greg S.
11/22/2011
Called The Green Plumber the week of Thanksgiving, Tim answered and set us up with an appointment for the next morning.  Tony showed up as promised and on time.  Very clean and thorough.  He didn't rush and made sure I was completely happy before he left.  He also spent some time explaining about the Grey Water program and how that would be integrated into water management and irrigation, very interesting.  Their card is now on the refrigerator for the next time we need a plumber.
Estefany C.
Estefany C.
2/22/2010
Thought I had a plumbing problem.  Called Tim.  Sent someone out.  Went through every possible problem.  Was here about an hour.  Realized that it's not a plumbing problem.  Fixed something else.  Cleaned up.  Left.  Didn't charge me.  

Will I call them again?  

Well hopefully I'll never ever have a plumbing problem as long as I live.  But on the off chance that I do, YES!  

Tim was seriously nice one phone and his plumber was super nice.  

Sorry I called you out for no reason!  Thanks for your help.
Greg J.
Greg J.
04/05/2016 12:00:00 SA
I'm happy to say that I've only needed to call The Green Plumber 2 times; once in 2011 and again today. I cannot properly express how great their service is. I was treated with respect and kindness on the initial phone call. When the service tech was en route to my house, he called to be sure it was OK for him to show up A LITTLE EARLY! EARLY? Service calls never arrive early.
Paul, the service tech came to my house, was extremely polite and respectful. He wore booties every time he entered my house, which made me feel a little bad because we were in and out of the house/backyard/garage several times ... Paul must have been at my house for an hour diagnosing my problem, looking under the house, on the roof, in the back yard, in the front yard in the alley ...
Although Paul was not able to fix my problem, he thoroughly explained his opinion and assessment to me, offered some options and was on his way. I was not even charged for a service call ... I fully expected to pay for a service call. I truly believe that I received great service and that I have a better idea of what my plumbing issues are and where to get them fixed. THAT IS SERVICE.
While I hope I don't have anymore plumbing issues, After 2 very positive experiences with The Green Plumber, they will be the first call I make.
Dave B.
Dave B.
06/09/2017 12:00:00 SA
We were impressed with the job the crew from the Green Plumber did on a neighbor's place, so we called them to check out a leak in our kitchen. Paul came, diagnosed the issue quickly and, after obtaining the correct part from the faucet manufacturer, had the problem taken care of.

These guys know their stuff, are quick & clean and, most important, honest. You might find cheaper plumbers out there, but if you want quality work at reasonable rates from folks who care about the work they do, your first call should be to the Green Plumber.
Tooty A.
Tooty A.
12/23/2013
I've used The Green Plumber 3 times now and continue to be 100% completely satisfied.  Their costs are reasonable, the response to scheduling is excellent, everyone who has come to our house has been on time and professional along with sharing their experienced tips on keeping our plumbing working optimally.  I have recommended this plumbing service to friends and neighbors with confidence as I know they have consistently done a great job for me.
Jenn S.
Jenn S.
6/16/2012
I love that the owner the Green Plumber, Timothy, actually follows up on service. He went above and beyond to fix the slightest issue I had with the billing (a difference of a mere $6 between what was charged and what I was initially quoted). It's the little things that count and having an owner who takes feedback seriously is fantastic. Wish more bizs cared this much about what their customers think.
B C.
B C.
11/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
Fixed a break in our main water line. Timothy and his guys are awesome. Very professional, knowledgeable, and HONEST! They won't try to sell you on things you don't need. He's someone you can respect and trust. I will definitely be using them for all my future plumbing jobs.
Casey S.
Casey S.
2/21/2011
If the Greeks had plumbing, Timothy would have been their God.

While our plumbing issue wasn't major in terms of the causation, it was major due to the impact on our lives. Timothy went out of his way to come help us, literally. He was super nice, he didn't mind the young kids and dogs running around, and was amazingly and reasonably priced.

I have seriously told everyone in Long Beach that I know, that owns their own place, to call him should they have any plumbing issues.  I will not hesitate to call him again should any other issues arise.

Added bonus - he comes from a long line of plumbers, is a small (HONEST) business owner, and is GREEN!

Seriously - make this guy your first call.
Glen S.
Glen S.
01/12/2013 12:00:00 SA
I guess if you actually get them to call you back and do work for you, they must be outstanding from all of the positive reviews.  I called and left a message, two days later and not even a call back.

Glad that they have all of the business they can handle, I'll take mine somewhere else.
mike d.
mike d.
11/29/2011
Timothy and his assistant were exceptionally professional and knowledgable.  We were at our Long Beach house when the kitcken sink became totally clogged and we needed help.  We were desperate and they fit us in after another all-day job.  They called us when that job was about finished and arrived on time.  They explained what went wrong with the sink and made suggestions on how not to repeat the problem.  They put on booties when working inside our house and kept everything very clean.  Excellent plumber and highly recommended.
Tina K.
Tina K.
3/22/2012
I just moved into an older house that needed a lot of work. Tim was great about walking me through all of the repairs he would do and offered accurate quotes with different cost options. He was very knowledgeable about everything from the furnace fan (seized up) to the leak under the kitchen sink to the leaking water heater. He fixed the furnace the same day as the original appointment and followed up quickly on the other repairs. I highly recommend The Green Plumber! Thanks, Tim!!
Jeff Y.
Jeff Y.
1/26/2015
GREAT SERVICE!

Unlike many of the plumbers who I have dealt with in the past (rude and impatient), Timothy was very friendly and took care of my long beach rental condo problem in a timely matter.

What impressed me more was that Tim was also very helpful several months after the job when I decided to re-gather all the works that had been done to the condo in the past year for my taxes, and Joe was patient enough to look up all the information for me and sent them to me ... also in a timely matter.

Obviously I hope to never call Tim again, but if I do have another plumbing problem (sadly I think will happen again), will definitly hit up Tim!
Gareth H.
Gareth H.
08/11/2015 12:00:00 SA
My family have used Timothy and The Green Plumber group for several jobs, ranging from minor interior plumbing fixes to bigger sewer jobs.  Every time they have demonstrated efficiency, transparency, timeliness and a strong work ethic - working with us rather than against us to find the most cost effective and practical solution to the problem at hand.  Additionally, as an advocate for sustainability, Timothy is excellent at imparting his knowledge of long-term water saving solutions.  Although I hope the next time I call on them is through choice rather than necessity, I look forward to working with them again.
Michelle W.
Michelle W.
12/27/2011
I wish I could give LESS than 1 star.  I don't even know why I called this dude again...I had a problem with him before.  Literally started the conversation with worst case scenario.   When his employee showed up, the guy looked at the toilet for less than 30 seconds, and came back saying it was a pretty intense problem...possibly up to $800.  I had two ounces of water pooling at the base of my toilet....I called Mr. Green Plumber and was thrilled that he did not want to work with me!  

Called Gorsuch--they were here in one hour, figured out the problem within 15 minutes.  They went an got a new part: and I paid $107.

Why do these people that throw Green into their title think they can get away with murder?

Funny thing is, he is getting a lot of love on Yelp...but when I posted a less than flattering review of the Green Plumber on FB, fifteen people in Long Beach had similar experiences.   Four people told me to call Gorsuch...
Susanna L.
Susanna L.
1/27/2012
Timothy was on time, efficient and reasonable. I would recommend him to everyone I know. The best part was he didn't leave my place a mess like other plumbers Ive used. He knows his stuff.
Denis F.
Denis F.
8/31/2016
Timothy called me on 9/26/16 to apologize and explain that there was a serious illness in his family, so I understand the non-response (see my earlier post below).  Thanks for calling me.  If you haven't already done so, I recommend that you forward your calls & emails to Paul if you are not available.

Timothy and Paul have done several jobs at my home during the last 5 years or more and have been excellent.  However, I need a new kitchen sink, faucet, and water filter installed, and I have left several messages and sent emails over the last 3 weeks and nobody has returned my calls/emails.  Timothy - I see that you replied to someone else's Yelp review during that time, so I decided to try this review to see if you would respond to me.  If you are ill, I understand.  If you are just swamped, I would at least expect a return call to let me know when you might be available.
Kevin C.
Kevin C.
5/17/2015
I called to schedule an appointment and was happy that someone was available the next day. I was having water flow issues in my kitchen sink (failing sprayer component) and Paul was able to find the source of the problem right away. He then informed me that I could get a replacement product from Kohler for free since the part had a lifetime warranty. He wrote down the part number to ask for and gave me the number to call. A couple weeks later I had my free replacement part. Paul exceeded my service expectations! I will definitely use the Green Plumber again.
Urban E.
Urban E.
11/13/2020
Timothy, the owner of The Green plumber, sets the highest standard by which ALL plumbers in the industry should work by. His work is always on point, he's extremely knowledgeable in his craft and has a phenomenal referral network. Timothy has not only done repairs at my home several times but also at my business. My most recent situation involved a broken sewage pipe under my house. It was a disgusting mess but Timothy handled everything like a champ and a true professional. What could have turned out to be my worst nightmare, was actually a decent experience despite the messiness of it. Although the clean up and repair process was long, it was all handled very timely and fairly easily. I will refer Timothy over & over again for his reliability, experience and definitely someone you can trust. He caters to each clients needs and truly puts his ALL into his work. He is more than fair on his pricing and worth EVERY penny of it!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Katrina W.
Katrina W.
05/04/2016 12:00:00 SA
Called The Green Plumber to help with a Shower issue for 2 different bathrooms, due to some sort of blockage in the pipes. Fixed it quickly same day! Highly recommend them, super friendly, helpful and communicative. Will definitely be calling them for any future plumbing issues.
Thanks gentlemen! =)
Genevieve Z.
Genevieve Z.
7/27/2015
It's never great to have plumbing issues, and we had them.  Timothy and his crew are diligent and care about doing a good job. We've had them work on both our homes and we will certainly be using The Green Plumber again in the future.
Dorothy R.
Dorothy R.
11/12/2014 12:00:00 SA
After getting a very high quote for a total backup, I called my buddy Tim at The Green Plumber.  He and his crew came out later than day and he narrowed down the problem and told us our options.  They worked very hard the next day getting all working again.  Now, about 1 month later, had another backup.  Not too bad, but they came out and cleared the drain under warranty.  Great customer service and very good about leaving your place clean and tidy when done.
Vinh N.
Vinh N.
10/26/2016
Thanks Tim for sending Paul over to fix our drain clog issue. He found the issue and repaired it fast and his personality was excellent. Thank You!
Derek W.
Derek W.
7/19/2018
I called Timothy regarding sink that was draining very slowly.  Tim answered the phone and was very accessible as opposed to getting an answering machine, and waiting a few hours to get a call back.  He also scheduled the appointment quickly, and was early!  That is rare these days!  I was not able to be there when the work was done, but I was told that he was early, courteous, worked quickly to solve the problem, and was conscientious about wearing shoe booties and left the bathroom clean.  I will be using him again in the future!
Christine H.
Christine H.
06/08/2011 12:00:00 SA
Talk about persistent.  Timothy, The Green Plumber, will stick with you until your plumbing situation is better than before you even had a problem!  Not only that, he's extremely respectful of your time and property.

I've dealt with a handful of plumbers in Long Beach and none of them compare.  I called Timothy about a pesky water heater and not only did he respond quickly, but he also convinced the manufacturer to send a new control panel - overnight - at no cost to me, even though the unit was out of warranty.

It's no surprise that the crappy Home Depot fixtures installed by the previous home owner are in need of fixes or replacement.  As long as Timothy is in the plumbing business, I will not be calling anyone else to help.
Christina C.
Christina C.
2/25/2010
Hard working, timely and honest.  He answers the phone personally and is very professional and friendly.  The job was done well, they explained everything and even did more, then fixed our sink trash disposer in addition to a clogged bathroom sink.  They were very cooperative and came out right away.
Madeline L.
Madeline L.
10/31/2011
They came up and fixed that in a short time. I guess my lack of skills doesn't allow me to judge them, but they approached professionally and were friendly. they did everything to solve my problem. I still have to fix the wall and some cabinets to move and clean up. But major leak is fixed, so that makes it a great experience with The Green Plumber. Thanks!
Cel L.
Cel L.
6/27/2016
Timothy was very helpful and answered all of my questions. He was very kind and extremely knowledgable.
Jen D.
Jen D.
7/21/2014
I'd called Tim a little over a year ago on a holiday when I was gardening and hit a water line. Soaking wet, I was turned down by probably 5 plumbers until I finally called the Green Plumber and Tim came right over, the next day my sprinklers had a separate valve, I was a happy gardener, and I had a plumber.
A couple weeks ago I made a bad decision and allowed my son-in-law to fix a small but ongoing leak under the kitchen sink. The next morning I awoke to a flood coming from all sides of my house. This was Monday after 4th of July weekend. I called Tim and he didn't have any time till Thursday (I hadn't described what I was dealing with) and after describing the situation, he said he'd come that day. He came and stayed far longer than he should have (thank God) stopping the leak so we could have running water.
He described everything that was wrong (we live in a nearly 100 year old house so it wasn't entirely the son-in-law's fault although I still hold onto the resentment for the flooding and the subsequent SHIT TON OF MONEY, through a separate coming, that drying it out cost) and helped me navigate through all the different people I needed to get started and fix this. And then he did a gorgeous job fixing it.  
Through his recommendation of a contractor (who I will also yelp review) he SAVED US $700+ in unnecessary construction.
In closing, I know people don't like to read long reviews so I'll put the best part in caps
TIMOTHY, THE GREEN PLUMBER, IS KIND, HONEST, GETS THE JOB DONE WELL AND WILL SACRIFICE HIS PERSONAL TIME FOR YOU, HONEST (that is rare), AND IS JUST A GUY YOU'D LIKE TO SIT AND HAVE A BEER WITH.
CALL THE GREEN PLUMBER!!!
Michael L.
Michael L.
2/25/2010
Wow, Timothy was a plethora of green knowledge. It is amazing there are so many options for such a standard trade. Timothy is patient and polite. His work is very clean and he warranties his work for 2 YEARS! Timothy re piped my home with PEX pipe and upgraded my water heater. He was upfront about price and timeliness. He used shoe covers in my home, and returned everything to where it was when he arrived. I compared his price to several other plumbers in the area and he was very comparable AND he helped me do something RIGHT for the environment. I have no reason not to use Timothy and his crew for all my needs from now on. To say the least, I am very impressed.
M D.
M D.
11/03/2015 12:00:00 SA
I have used Green Plumber services 2x now and am EXTREMELY pleased with them.  Timothy is very professional and will go out of his way to fix your problem currently and make sure that you are happy client.

I had him change out my tankless water heater as well as install a new toilet.  Both cases were emergencies where the units broke and I either didn't have hot water or a working toilet, both times Green Plumber came over right away to fix problems.  

I would highly recommend to everyone.
Jerry P.
Jerry P.
1/30/2019
Tim came out to perform the standard maintenance on my Noritz tankless water heater.  It required descaling, filter cleaning and the ignition cleaned off to insure economical heating and safety concerns.  Tim arrived on time and did an excellent job.

I checked a few other plumbers and found Tim to be the most reasonable for price.

FOR ALL YOU TANKLESS OWNERS OUT THERE, The Green Plumber is the one to use!
Eddy C.
Eddy C.
07/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
Great business! Fast response, easy & quick appointment booking, Pre-call before plumber showed up, On-time courteous plumber (Tony), knowledgeable, thorough and clean house-call, great pricing for both service call and additional parts & labor, good warranty on all work and materials, easy billing and follow-up. What's more to say? Call Timothy at The Green Plumber - you won't be disappointed.
Michelle F.
Michelle F.
08/12/2015 12:00:00 SA
The Green Plumber is wonderful! We hired Timothy to fix a leak and replace half of our old plumbing, and he did a great job. He gave us a fair price, showed up on time daily, let us know our options, and delivered excellent service. He is also truly an environmentalist; he taught us the environmental and cost benefits of using gray water (leftover water from our washing machine) to water our lawn, and he added a gray water output for free. Timothy is also very nice and comfortable to work with; it was never awkward to have him over, and I enjoyed learning about his volunteer work with school gardens. Since we hired The Green Plumber, we've called for other plumbing questions, and Timothy is very generous with his expertise. Two years later, the work he did is working wonderfully, and we plan to hire him when we need to replace the other half of our aging pipes.
Lee S.
Lee S.
8/19/2010
I researched Yelp for a local plumber that had not only high ratings, but a large number of total reviews. Timothy's The Green Plumber was at the top of that combination, and for good reason.

He not only diagnosed my water heater problem, he also gave me several options for resolving a very complex warranty issue I was having with the company that sold me the water heater.

He went to great lengths attempting to source the failed Gas Control Valve that turned out to no longer be in production and there is no replacement on the horizon.

1. He arrived on time!
2. Very professional and personable.
3. Expert in all he did (I watched him the whole time and he didn't mind)
4. He put up with my yammering the whole time.
5. He said No charge.

I could not let him go without paying him for what turned out to be the exact diagnosis and advice I needed to resolve my warranty issue.

I just got the company that sold me the water heater to commit to delivering a new water heater tomorrow under the parts warranty thanks to Timothy's guidance.

I'm now thinking about a solar water heating solution that he specializes in.
Matt C.
Matt C.
11/17/2011
I highly recommend The Green Plumber.

They are the only plumbers that I have dealt with on my recent home purchase that I feel totally comfortable with.  They are professional, communicate all issues, and give appropriate choices.

Recently, I had to have some old drain lines reworked to avoid problems.  They did an excellent job, fixed more than I asked for, did it in less time than was estimated, and reduced the final amount on the bill.

Because the work was done so quickly, the owner came out after the work was done to do a post-work inspection just to be sure everything was done well.

If they are looking for customer loyalty, they have it with me.
sue b.
sue b.
03/01/2013 12:00:00 SA
I have been waiting to write this review until we finished our work. However, having recently moved into a 60 yr old house, I realize that we may need Timothy and his staff for quite awhile.  We originally contacted his company based on yelp reviews. Our appointment  was delayed due to personnel issues, but Timothy rescheduled us as soon as possible. He and his assistant replaced a water heater, fixed an outdoor shower and tried to fix an outdated kitchen sink. The kitchen sink could not be repaired, so he offered to contact Kohler and get the needed part. He set up the permit for our water heater and contacted the city for the inspection, all we had to due was arrange the date.
Timothy is professional, personable and has a gold star work ethic, exactly the person you want to remedy any problems you have. I recommend him without hesitation!
John P.
John P.
8/25/2016
Once again, The Green Plumber to the rescue.  My tenant moved out and didn't report a leak in the garage laundry valve.  When I discovered it, it was very flooded.  Timothy got there quickly and fully resolved the problem.  I've used The Green Plumber in the past and have always been very satisfied.  They have, again, earned by 5 star rating.
Nanong E.
Nanong E.
12/08/2011 12:00:00 SA
I searched on YELP for a plumber around the Long Beach area and considering the excellent reviews, I chose The Green Plumber.

So I placed a call to Timothy who was working on a job and he scheduled his partner Tony to come by to check our clogged drain at kitchen faucet and washing machine.  Tony came to my home as scheduled.  He evaluated the problem and briefly described the work involved and gave an estimate before doing any work.  I agreed and he performed the work as stated.

He did an excellent job and the drains are now clean and work great!
He also gave some tips and suggestions for maintaining the drain.  He is willing to help out with any questions and task as needed.  I'm proud to say that he wasn't trying to add additional services or falsifying information to gain some more money.

I would recommend The Green Plumber.  It's always hard to find a good plumber to trust these days, but thankfully I found the Green Plumber!!
J L.
J L.
12/18/2017
Timothy came out within a few hours of our initial call. He did a very thorough job and worked through a couple curve balls that weren't anticipated. Fair pricing, great service, highly recommended.
Lance N.
Lance N.
6/25/2014
Great customer service and excellent knowledge of their field. Extremely helpful! When looking for a plumber in Long Beach, look no further than the green plumber. Very satisfied with my experience.
Maria B.
Maria B.
04/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
Timothy is an angel. He rescued me and was professional, informative, and very detail oriented. Would recommend a thousand times over!
Mary Beth B.
Mary Beth B.
11/19/2013
Great service from start to finish! Just fabulous!

My phone call was answered appropriately. The I received a work request with my requested help on an email. Then they were timely on showing up -- super important! Fair quote & educated me along the way as to why & what was being done.

They will be coming back to help me with re-working my entire new kitchen! Very trust worthy.
John R.
John R.
12/31/2012
Great service on time easy to work with.  Checked my oven for gas leak found out that it was the appliance that was faulty not the gas connection.  No charge.  That never happens!!!.  Great guys!!  Will use them again
Yo M.
Yo M.
12/29/2014
Backed up kitchen sink on Sunday.  Used Yelp Monday morning and saw great reviews for a couple of local plumbers.  No answer, no return call from first company.  Timothy at The Green Plumbers answered the phone right away (8:30am), troubleshooted situation, and quoted a price for requested drain snaking.  He promised Paul would call, would be at my home before noon, and he was.  Paul called, gave an accurate ETA, and began work by noon.  He snaked outside (this didn't resolve clog), then worked inside the kitchen and got the problem resolved.  He was professional, friendly, polite, tidy, respectful of the home, skilled, honest, and a nice guy.  The price Timothy quoted (very fair) was the price I was charged for the 1.5 hour service.  This is my first Yelp, I'm usually suspect of all 5 star Yelps, but seriously, these plumbers are great.  Call them.
David H.
David H.
7/30/2019
I had Tim come out and replace my toilet flange.  He was quick and careful.  Cleaned up the area after he completed the job.  The price was fair.
I heartily recommend Tim when you have plumbing needs.
catherine m.
catherine m.
09/11/2016 12:00:00 SA
I have used Green Plumber now at least 6 times, and every time it is a great experience.  I always get Paul, and he is just awesome.  Polite, respectful, thorough and considerate.

The work is always fabulous, they respond quickly, and they stay in constant communication about arrival time.

Highest recommendation.
E. C.
E. C.
4/16/2014
Couldn't be happier with a plumber service. Came out same day. Stuck to original estimate for price. Had them come back the following week for some other projects. They worked hard and were kind and courteous.
Heather K.
Heather K.
3/25/2013
Had Tim come out to snake the kitchen sink as it had slowed down and finally stopped up. My kitchen sink is a repeat offender and although i do all i can, it stops up about every 9-18 months. This was the first time I used the Green plumber as i had read some not so great stuff about my old plumber on Yelp. He came out with a partner/apprentice (?) about 15 minutes earlier than i was expecting him. He had said he would be there some time after 3:30 and my previous experiences with various repair persons was that this meant i would see him around 6:30 or so, as we were eating dinner. So i was pleasantly surprised to see the truck drive up at 2:45. This was awesome as I had been dealing with the sink for 3 days and I was more than ready to wash dishes in the kitchen again. The truck parked in front of my house and next to the parkway, which is planted in wildflowers and fragile drought resistant foliage. I watched from the house as the apprentice opened his door, looked down at the planted parkway and carefully performed acrobatics as he exited the vehicle so as not to step on or injure any of my plants. This was impressive to me as i cannot count the times i have had to remove various supposedly adult persons from standing in the middle of meticulously planted flowers. Once up the driveway, the famous booties were donned and the plumbers entered the house. After I finished explaining the problem, which was carefully listened to, they got to work examining the situation. Tim explained what he was doing step by step to the apprentice and this was interesting to me because I was able to not only learn some good info, but also see that he knew what to do and why, and could articulate it. I detest getting a runaround or being forced to deal with someone who cannot explain the problem coherently, but expects me to believe they know what they are doing. And then pay for it. Once it was determined there was a stoppage, which needed snaking, and a section of pipe that needed replacing due to rust damage, repair options were presented. I could go with a plastic pipe or a brass pipe, he explained the pros and cons of both and left me with no pressure to choose. I went with the brass, the more expensive option, because of durability, and it was nice not to feel pressured. I never go cheap on repairs and so I hate being pressured into higher dollar options when i was probably going to go that route anyways.  
Work commenced, plastic was laid down, repairs were made, snaking was done, cleanup was completed. I have a couple of high strung pets and the plumbers  were able to bring in all their equipment, snake the sink with a big electric motor snake machine on wheels and then carry it all back out again quietly and efficiently without once scaring my pets or letting flies in from outside!!
I asked Tim about an issue with my shower and he was able to give me an idea of what to do and how to go about it, when I'm ready to get it remedied.
When the bill was presented, the amount was slightly less than i was quoted before he began the job. This has never been my experience before with any repair service. It is always more because Of this, and that, i didn't see until we got in there, and now this, plus tax, extra labor, had to go get the part that wasn't on the truck, etc. etc. None of that nonsense with the Green Plumber.
So, long story short, he showed up on time, stayed off the flowers, fixed the issues, charged fairly, invoiced honestly and left everything cleaner than he found it. Plus, my sink is fixed.
As soon as I find an honest tile contractor, I'm having them back to do my shower.
Matthew M.
Matthew M.
9/21/2017
I don't often leave Yelp reviews but Timothy's level of customer service was just so refreshingly professional! He was punctual, clean, and the job was finished before I knew it. He even waited around for a few minutes afterwards to answer some questions I had about the whole process.

It was the first time in a long while that I hadn't felt jerked around by a repairman. I know I'll definitely call him back for future work!
Anthony N.
Anthony N.
12/28/2015
AVOID THIS PLUMBER IF YOU CAN!

I received a notice from the water company that stated a large leak was coming from my rental property. So I called around based on the reviews on yelp and one of them was The Green Plumber. I spoke to Timothy and he informed me that he was able to come out the same day to hopefully locate the leak. When he arrived he stated that the main valve was not working properly and the sprinkler did not have a shutoff valve. He advised me to replace the valve and install another one for the sprinkler, which will help him locate the leak. He also stated that the price included a leak detection,  which I thought was a great deal. I agreed with the job and Timothy came out the next day.

Upon completing the repairs he only could guess where the leak was and also suggested that a 4 foot section of a drain pipe will have to be replaced due to a rusted pipe. Timothy stated that the leak will be located once he comes back to fix the rusted pipe. I said ok but please provide me a quote. He agreed to go over the numbers and get back to me the next day. I waited until mid day to call him and he never called me back or texted me back. Unless you want a flaky plumber with empty promises go with The Green Plumber. Additionally, he said he left a receipt with the tenant, which he never did. He just charged me and went on his way. Will be looking to file a complaint to BBB.

Note that the repair was scheduled around 11-2 pm and he didn't show up until close to 5pm. I tried calling him but his excuse was that his phone had a virus...really?

If the company is reading this I have the text messages to prove it and the tenant to back this claim.
Kate M.
Kate M.
03/09/2013 12:00:00 SA
We have been having trouble with the kitchen sink for a while. We have a somewhat fancy faucet that had begun leaking and needed a new part. The people who had done the pipes under the sink had created a setup that leaked, and the dishwasher drainage hadn't been done properly. I called in another plumber who said there was no way to fix the faucet (we had instructions from the company, but he tried other methods and failed). He told us to just buy a different one. I found it hard to believe this was necessary. We called Timothy and he came out, looked over everything, agreed it should and could be fixed and provided a detailed estimate. He then came back and did the work. It took longer than he had planned but the price was what he had promised. He was pleasant to have in the house, very considerate, attentive to keeping things tidy and has done good work. We are very pleased to have this resolved and to know who to call next time.
SZ Z.
SZ Z.
2/20/2023
Nothing but good things to say about Timothy. He is a busy guy, so happy he was available to install our tankless water heater and whole house filter.  

He's personable, professional, works utilizing best practices & materials and all to code.

Highly recommend!
Tracy G.
Tracy G.
07/09/2020 12:00:00 SA
No call back after leaving 2 detailed messages, a few days apart, specifically asking for a quick call back even to let me know they aren't able to get to me.
Ashleigh E.
Ashleigh E.
8/24/2010
For my birthday, my father gave me a beautiful ruby ring. While showering, I took it off and set it up on the top shower door bar and promptly forgot about it (BIG MISTAKE). I realized a couple of days later that I hadn't seen it since then and checked, and of course it was gone. After a thorough searching of the house and interrogation of my boyfriend and our roommate, who said that she heard something fall while taking a shower, I had no choice but to come to the conclusion that it went down the drain. I am heartbroken, but not ready to give up.

After searching for a plumber on Yelp, I decided on Tim at the Green Plumber. I told him of my plight and not only was he very understanding but he said that he would come over within an hour. Talk about a great first impression! When he arrived, he put booties on so that he didn't muddy anything up and began snaking the pipe with a video camera thingy-bob (I'm sure that's the technical term).

We didn't have any luck with that, so he offered to go under the house to see if he could access the trap. This poor guy had to crawl under my house in the mud and bugs to check this. I don't know how he does it!

Unfortunately it's not an easy fix. We're going to have to cut and replace the pipes in order to find it, so I had to tell him that I would call him back after talking to my landlord. Thankfully, he's willing to do it for us for VERY cheap so I think we'll be able to do it. He didn't even charge me at the end of the day!

Tim was the consummate professional the entire time and was very sympathetic to my overly-emotional histrionics. Even if he is not able to find my ring, he has earned a fan for his stupendous service.
S R.
S R.
01/10/2023 12:00:00 SA
Exceptional service! Timothy got back to me right away and was able to repair my hot water heater same day. Great guy, great service, I highly recommend
John P.
John P.
5/15/2020
Hi all, been a while since I needed to write a Yelp review.  
Tim is awesome.  I felt compelled to share a great review when its soooo deserved.  Thanks Tim!!!

Would recommend to all my friends and family.
Anna D.
Anna D.
12/26/2013
Great service, very professional and fair prices. Would definitely call again if we have another plumbing issue!
Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
12/14/2011
I love the Green Plumber! I called late Sunday night about an upstairs toilet leak. I expected to have to leave a message but was surprised that Timothy answered the phone and scheduled my appointment for the next day! He emailed me a confirmation right away. The next day he showed up like he said even though it was raining like crazy and my scheduled plumber called in sick - Timothy came himself. He was really friendly, showed up in a professional truck and showed me his card. He diagnosed the problem right away AND gave me a quick lesson on why the leak happened and how to prevent it. He quoted me a fair price and even though several glitches happened which caused the job to take longer, he was able to come up with a solution and did not increase the price. I was so happy with the work. He cleaned up after himself and covered his shoes with clean booties every time he came in the house.  Best plumber ever!
Tommy D.
Tommy D.
9/22/2010
I called Tim via Yelp reviews, but he was TOO busy to help me out.  He recommended Go Green Plumbing, used them, and gave him 5 stars too!  Thanks Tim for the referral!
Thomas M.
Thomas M.
1/26/2010
We had a plugged sewer and other issues I did a search on yelp for plumbers and as usual yelp steered me in the right direction. Timothy was very personable as was his helper Enrique. They were efficient clean and the job came in on budget.
Paul A.
Paul A.
5/21/2013
( Broken pipe under house ) Thank you Tim.  Tim helped my wife and I find a  emergency service  right away that fixed that problem . Tim came back  the next day and other days to help us fix are pipes. Separately Tim  also found city drainage issues, that he videoed it, gave us a DVD copy. and sent a copy to my city .  City of Long beach showed up a month later and marked for repairs .   Thanks  and we will always call Tim the Green Plumber
Tym W.
Tym W.
8/23/2012
I am an office and facilities manager for a medium sized company. We recently had an issue with a drinking fountain on one of our floors, where the unit was dispensing cloudy water. When searching for a plumber to use, I noticed his outstanding reviews here and decided to give him a shot.

Of course, like trying to show your auto mechanic the odd noise your car has been making, the water was coming out clear when Timothy arrived to work on it. He preformed some basic inspections of both the water and the drinking fountain, and shared with me some possible causes for the cloudy water we had been experiencing. One of them was a hit (our building had recently shut off the water pumps for some work, which is known to occasionally cause debris to dislodge in the pipes), and it was nice to have an idea of what had caused it and what to check for if it happens again.

He took note of the make and model of the drinking fountain, and contacted the company to acquire a list of all possible causes for the unit dispensing cloudy water - which he then emailed to me for future reference. He treated the whole thing like a courtesy call, and didn't bill me for any of it. I was really impressed by the extra work he put in by contacting the company to collect information for me - all on a courtesy call.

I am glad I decided to give Timothy a shot, and would defiantly recommend his service to anyone looking for a plumber. He was prompt, personable, and thorough. 5 stars, all the way.
Robert B.
Robert B.
07/09/2012 12:00:00 SA
The Green Plumber was excellent. 1st good sign=answers phone or gets back to you promptly if he's under a house at the moment you call. 2nd good sign= offer to schedule appointment the same day if needed or next day if non emergency. 3rd good sign, calls the tenant himself and arranges scheduling (for a property manager getting this accomplished without vendors expecting you to do their scheduling is rare). 4th good sign=job completed as scheduled. 5th good sign=reasonable price. All this equates to happy tenants, happy client and a plumber who will get our next call when a problem arises.
Emily C.
Emily C.
12/17/2014
I talked to Timothy and got the help I so needed.  My landlord and his mortgage company was giving me a hard time and a BILL FOR MORE THEN 500 DOLLARS for something I did not cause but they stated I was at fault for moisture that is frequenting my rug in the corner every 5-6 days!  They could not find the leak and stated that I was causing it so then I should pay the bill.  I contacted several people but they wanted to charge me for just advice.  I felt so helpless!  
Then, I talked to my colleague since I was so stressed out and the bill deadline was approaching.  My colleague told me to call the Green Plumber...so I did since why not try.  I talked to Timothy and told him my story and he told me what to do step by step for FREE!  He did not charge me anything for this advice and he even helped me write the letter to my landlord and his company!  I sent it certified mail just like he said and they sent me a letter right before the bill was due stating to not pay the bill but it will be put on hold and I could move out early if I would like.  It was like I was being punished for telling them of the water problem when I first noticed it.  
I then contacted the city and an inspector came out and said he was going to put this incident on file since he saw the problem himself and stated he needed to look at the plans of the place and will get back to me.  So far, it has been a month but I will be contacting them again after the holidays to make sure this goes on file and my landlord does not charge me when I move out!  
Thank you Green Plumber for being so helpful and remembering the little guy.  If you want to trust a company, go with this one since at least you will get an honest, hard working plumber, which is all anyone should want!

-Emily
Teka S.
Teka S.
1/30/2011
It is wonderful to talk with someone who is competent and knows their business. Timothy and Omar were the best, on time, did a great job, put up with 4 dogs and cleaned up everything.  thanks guys, I'll always GO GREEN!
Michael C.
Michael C.
3/23/2016
I don't really know how well they would do. I called them several times to get an estimate for a plumbing project, but no one ever called me back.
betty m.
betty m.
10/11/2010 12:00:00 SA
Using Yelp, I found Tim at The Green Plumber.  
The overwhelming positive reviews were correct.  
I was not in jeopardy, however, he was able to provide me with same-day-service.  He took the time to listen, diagnose, and inform me of my varied options.  
Professional, friendly customer service. I will continue to work with him and refer my family and friends.
Jenny L.
Jenny L.
1/23/2014
Called this afternoon and spoke with Timothy about a leak in the garage. Paul came out in less than hour and searched for the leak, cutting drywall and doing tests. Timothy came over and confirmed it was my neighbors pipe!  I would recommend The Green Plumber to anyone. It's so hard to trust anyone these days, but these guys are courteous and professional.  They will not rip you off!
Amber S.
Amber S.
8/16/2010
The pilot for my water heater at my salon was not working at 8:30 am. I called Tim and he was able to come to my rescue within 45 min. He was then able and willing to take the time to drive up to L.A to get a kit to fix my water heater issue and then returned promptly to fix it. I am so excited to know that I have an official plumber for my shop.
Jennifer H.
Jennifer H.
07/12/2012 12:00:00 SA
I cannot say enough good things about Timothy!  I have called him with questions about jobs that he hasn't even done for me and he always responded and gave great advise. The prices are fair and he does it by the book!
Andrew S.
Andrew S.
6/25/2014
My wife and I gave Tim a call about installing a tankless heater on short notice. He was able to make it happen. He spent adequate time with us at all stages of selecting, installing and testing the new system. He and his staff were all very considerate of the house. Contact was excellent, and he would text and email to let us know when he would be by. He was able to deliver an excellent value for the money, particularly compared with negative experiences from previous plumbers. Plus, he brought us figs, which were delicious. We would definitely give TIm & Paul in the future for future work.
Doublem M.
Doublem M.
12/12/2013 12:00:00 SA
There aren't many plumbers out there who will take the time to explain things so well and in great detail. Tim was amazing and went above and beyond my expectations. He's respectful, honest and very talented at what he does.
I highly recommend him for any plumbing job!
Justin V.
Justin V.
10/17/2016
So I called today because I had standing water at the bottom of my dishwasher, and I called The Green Plumber to help me out. Timothy answered the phone and said he was all booked up, but he would try to help me out over the phone because he had a few minutes before he had to go to his first call. I texted him a couple of pics and he was able to troubleshoot my problem and walk me through how to fix it. With his help I was able to fix the problem myself and thanks to Timothy my dishwasher is now working again. Timothy was soon helpful and very nice, didn't charge me anything for the free advice. I texted him back saying thanks for the help and now he has a future customer for any other plumbing issues that might arise.
Josh H.
Josh H.
8/30/2011
So we woke up with the kitchen sink clogged with grease and dirt coming up from the pipe :-( I tried to plunge it but that was just making it worse.

I didn't hesitate to call The Green Plumber because our experience with him last time was so easy and pleasant. He showed up right on time and was clean and friendly just like before. He took the time to explain what the problem was and how he was going to fix it. He was fast, clean, friendly, inexpensive and didn't waste my time. Second review because he is that good.
Becky T.
Becky T.
10/08/2009 12:00:00 SA
Part of living in an old house is having to deal with the problems when they come up.  So yesterday our showers backed up.  We tried to clear it ourselves but no luck.  I looked on Yelp and found the Green Plumber.  He had great reviews and was really close to my house.

I called Timothy at 8:00am and he was at my house by 8:45am.  He did fantastic job.  He took his time and clean out my drains all the way to the main line.  He cleaned up after himself and didn't leave a mess by the clean up like some plumbers have before.  And as a bonus he have me a free compact fluorescent light bulb for being a Yelp member.  I would recommend the Green Plumber to anyone!
Todd R.
Todd R.
1/17/2012
The Green Plumber lived up to the my expectations.  Tony, Green Plumber Tech, was  not only efficient but was a pleasure to talk with.  When it comes to my plumbing needs I will definitely give The Green Plumber a call again.  There prices might not be the lowest, but are competitive and reasonable.  Remember you get what you pay for and they are worth it.
Tim C.
Tim C.
08/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
Top-quality work, on-time, and with no surprises when it comes to the invoice.  They were especially focused on not making a mess and left the work area -- from the first step into the house -- as clean or cleaner than when they got there. Highly recommend.
Melissa S.
Melissa S.
12/06/2012 12:00:00 SA
Great service from The Green Plumber. Tim the owner was very accommodating and Tony the plumber was very professional.

Thanks for the quick service.
Kimberly R.
Kimberly R.
4/21/2014
Every time I call for Service, I am impressed with the care and professionalism that the Green Plumber shows my clients. I would highly recommend them for top notch service!
Eve D.
Eve D.
3/16/2015
Since I've moved into my condo 4 years ago, I've always called The Green Plumber because they are professional, trustworthy, and efficient. Paul has come to my rescue twice and this last visit he fixed my toilet as well as my clogged shower drain. Additionally, he took the initiative to clear out my shower head which I thought all this time was just super lower water pressure! Thank you Paul from The Green Plumber!
Karen W.
Karen W.
08/08/2015 12:00:00 SA
When we lost all pressure and waterflow in our kitchen sink, we called the Green Plumber!  Timothy came over the same day we called and examined our sink.  We were prepared to hear the worst: that we needed to re-pipe our 60 year old house, but Timothy assessed the situation and determined that all we needed was a new faucet!  Timothy saved us sooooo much money because he has integrity and is not just out to make money!!!  I would highly recommend the Green Plumber!!!!!
tom s.
tom s.
10/23/2021
Tim is GREAT! What a lifesaver he is! I would recommend him to all of you. He saved my butt when we had a hidden hot water leaking pipe in our wall. He came right away repaired the line and cleaned up the mess!
I would give him the highest rating of a 6 f Yelp had one!
Thanks again Tim, you saved us!

Sincerely, Tom Schmitz
Cecilia P.
Cecilia P.
4/24/2017
We've been using the Green Plumber for 5 years now and we keep calling them back anytime we have a problem with our plumbing. They are clean, efficient and reliable. But mostly, we call them back because they feel like family. Paul has seen my daughter grow up and even our dogs (who bark at every one) trust Tim and Paul to come inside. Not only is their service excellent but they are quality people.
Penina M.
Penina M.
07/08/2011 12:00:00 SA
I am very very happy with my experience....I called to ask for a plumer to come out but unfortunatly I live in Tustin and its too far for them to come so the man was nice enought to give me great advice on how to fix my problem over the phone.
First person I've talked to in a week that was actually helpful.
Bobby L.
Bobby L.
02/08/2011 12:00:00 SA
I had a gas line problem so I looked on Yelp to find a plumber that came highly recommended by others in the area.   Tim came out on a rainy night (pouring actually) to take a look and gave me my options and estimates.  Other plumbers would have cancelled that night b/c of the awful weather and late time, but Tim came out anyway.  We ended doing a major upgrade of  our entire gas line and my house is now safe and to code. He took care of all the permits with the city and the work was done in one day.   Tim is courteous, professional, and his work is clean if you know what I mean - he doesn't take shortcuts.   In the end, the bill came out exactly as his original estimate had stated and there were no hidden surprises.  Best of all, Tim is just a nice guy.  The night he came out to pick up his check, he noticed a leaky hose faucet.  I had a replacement on hand so he installed it while I was writing the check - no charge.   I've found my new plumber.
C B.
C B.
12/06/2012 12:00:00 SA
Excellent experience with this company. I called them around 6:50pm and they actually answered the phone. I'm really thankful for that, as they close at 7pm. I hate when companies don't answer their phones during business hours, even if it's at the end of the day.

They were very polite and scheduled me in the very next day. They came within the 2.5 hour window they specified. The plumber put the booties on his shoes without me even asking, and got 2 drains unclogged in about 45min. Very polite, very professional. I am very happy with my experience.

Thank you, The Green Plumber!
Dan R.
Dan R.
05/12/2014 12:00:00 SA
NO HOT WATER!  I used to be agnostic about plumbers, but no longer.  The Green Plumber actually answered the phone when I called - no voice mail.  My (barely) three year old tankless water heater was leaking all over the internal circuit boards so I knew it was going to be ugly.  It turns out the plumber who originally installed it neglected to send my information to the mfg so I hadn't received notification to replace a small part was prone to failure.  Paul worked directly with the mfg who decided to honor the warranty for a new unit.  These are LBC guys, knowledgeable, fast and a pleasure to work with.  The Green Plumber is my first call from here on out.
Marine D.
Marine D.
04/06/2017 12:00:00 SA
Our shower, bathtub and toilets starting draining very slowly so after seeing their great reviews on yelp we called the green plumber! We got an appointment very quickly, the morning after. Paul came on time, and was really nice and friendly. He inspected the bathrooms and found the problem, quoted us for the fix and fixed it right away! He made sure it was fixed before leaving and informed me there is a 60 day warranty, even better :) thanks Paul!
Joe B.
Joe B.
10/11/2012 12:00:00 SA
My drains stopped up just before my house guests arrived. UGH!
I called The Green Plumber, Tim answered. Said he'd get someone out to my house right away.
Tony (the plumber) called within 20 mins, and was at the house 10 mins after that!
The job was tough, but Tony rose to the occasion! Pricing was straightforward and reasonable. I'd recommend these guys to anyone.
Dennis B.
Dennis B.
05/06/2013 12:00:00 SA
Not much to say that hasn't already been stated throughout..

Had one of those pesky leaks in the sink, which I had tackle twice before (so I thought) and just last week there goes water ruining my wood... I looked up plumber in my area, TGP showed up with high ranks - I gave them a call Friday evening.

I had their plumber Saturday AM, not only did he FIX that leak but he noticed the piping was in bad shape, checked the bathroom & garage and did some magic tricks there too - All sinks now flow much much better.

Affordable - Honest - Clean - Friendly - Respectful - Will hire again!
Carolyn A.
Carolyn A.
8/17/2015
I highly recommend the Green Plumber. Owner Timothy Collier is always happy to help. Last year they replaced the pump for my gray water system and today they replaced valves for my irrigation. They are responsive and do great work!
Laura S.
Laura S.
04/10/2012 12:00:00 SA
I have had two very positive experiences with the Green Plumber.  The first happened a couple of years ago when I called for a quote on a tankless water heater.  Timothy was honest with me about the cons of such a unit in my case, including maintenance costs.  He was helpful and friendly.  In the end, I decided against getting a tankless water heater but vowed I would call the Green Plumber with my next plumbing need.

When my hot water heater went out a week ago, I called the Green Plumber right away.  He sent someone out within a couple of hours to diagnose and fix the problem.

I would definitely recommend the Green Plumber.
ame k.
ame k.
09/03/2010 12:00:00 SA
Terrific response time.  Very sincere and trustworthy.  I had a minor issue and all was resolved quickly for a decent price.  I will be using Timothy again.  The shoe covers were an added bonus on my new hardwood floors!  Thanks again.
Douglas B.
Douglas B.
5/20/2010
Had a heater replaced,  Tim came to my Condo and not only replaced my heater, he built the shelving for the heater.  I have called him on his services for drains, and I just had my Garbage Disposal replaced, he has done only top quality work for me.  Highly recommend this guy.
Jessica A.
Jessica A.
7/31/2015
Another great experience with The Green Plumber. We just moved in to a new house and are quickly discovering all the quirks of the house, which was built in 1939.

My problem this time was relatively minor, my dishwasher wasn't draining properly and an old water filtration system was leaking just a little.

Paul called me when he was on his way, showed up right on time and assessed the problems. He quickly fixed the problem with the dishwasher, but the issue with the filtration system was a little more complex. He gave me a couple of options, and was very upfront and clear about the costs and the cost vs benefit for each scenario.
Jimbo K.
Jimbo K.
09/04/2012 12:00:00 SA
I am a regular and they never fall to impress. Recently had a sewer line fail under my house. It was a huge mess but Tony's expert troubleshooting, advice  and repair skills made it as painless as possible.  Tony even worked on Labor Day to wrap up the project. Timothy and Tony are the best. Thanks
david l.
david l.
9/21/2009
My shower sprung a leak last night and I needed a professional right away.

I called Timothy at the Green Plumber and he squeezed me into his schedule.  He came within the timeframe he gave me and was done fixing my leaky shower head quickly.  He even cleaned out the nozzles in the shower.  Great work, very professional and I highly recommend his services.
Allen C.
Allen C.
02/08/2021 12:00:00 SA
Timothy is a great guy, and very honest.  I was a little unsure about how reliable he was at answering calls, but that has changed.

I used The Green Plumber when I first moved into my condo 10 years ago to replace a 20-year old water heater.  Now 10 years later, my water heater was acting up.  The pilot light would not stay on.  Timothy looked at my water heater and told me what I needed to do to repair it if I wanted to save the cost of having him do it.  I didn't trust myself and had him do it and quoted me a price up front to replace the parts.  While he was replacing it on Friday, something broke.  The only way to get me back up and running was to replace my 10-year old burner or replace the whole water heater at a steeper price.   Timothy called around many different vendors and was able to locate and get me a new burner by Monday.  The burner costs more than double what he quoted me, but still only charged me the original quote.

Thank you so much for making me a priority when I had no hot water!
Thomas W.
Thomas W.
11/28/2016
We were provided excellent professional service! Paul was on time and easy to work with, he had us back up and running in no time.
Melinda M.
Melinda M.
10/10/2009 12:00:00 SA
Timothy, the green plumber, was awesome. After calling many plumbers using google and getting tons of 1800 numbers that gave me some random person hours away, I turned to yelp. Timothy lived in the neighbor hood, he answered the phone himself and arrived within the time frame given. He was neat, professional and supper quick. What more could you ask for in a plumber? His prices where fair and I would totally use him again (hopefully not too soon :) ).
Amy C.
Amy C.
09/10/2015 12:00:00 SA
Friendly, reliable, trustworthy and hard-working, to name a few!  Timothy and Noor are amazing plumbers and they take their job very seriously.  
I had a leak right above my kitchen sink.  They came out the same day and stayed until they figured out and fixed the problem, which was late in the evening.  
Both, Timothy and Noor, were ready and willing to explain the issue and made me feel comfortable with what they were planning to do before they proceeded.  They even removed their shoes before entering my home so they wouldn't dirty the floor.  So considerate!
I HIGHLY recommend The Green Plumber for any of your plumbing needs.  This is truly an A+ business with A++ customer service. One in a million!
Richard G.
Richard G.
5/17/2016
This is the 3rd time I've used The Green Plumber, and the 2nd time Paul was the technician for the job.  Paul was on time, courteous, explained what it would take, and how much to solve my slow draining downstairs plumbing.  Everything fixed and working in seemingly no time at all.  

I would definitely recommend The Green Plumber and Paul anytime.
Laura M.
Laura M.
03/12/2014 12:00:00 SA
Timothy immediately put my mind at ease after telling him what the problem was (leak at the meter.) Tech came out the next day, and the leak ended up being on the water co side; they contacted the water co. for me.  Wow!  I really appreciate how well they explained the problem and all their efforts to resolve it for me.  I will call The Green Plumber again with any plumbing issues.  Thanks Timothy and Paul.
Kristina G.
Kristina G.
10/19/2013
Richard is an awesome guy! Even though he was not the one that actually came out and took a look at my plumbing problem because he was too busy, he referred me to two other plumbers who may possibly help me.  He let me know that if they were unable to help he would do his best to fit me in.  He even called me back after about an hour to make sure that I was able to get someone over to my house!
Now that's what I call customer service!!
Thanks Richard!!
Sandra N.
Sandra N.
11/13/2012
The Green Plumber - Timothy - saved the day for me.  I called him the day before I needed him to come to my condo and he found the time.  He did a wonderful job, was clean, courteous and I would recommend him to everyone.
Daphne H.
Daphne H.
3/18/2013
Called about a problem with my shower. Sent him pictures like he requested. That was Thursday, today is Monday. I haven't heard back from him since. I've left messages and so has my landlord. That's highly unprofessional.
Liz C.
Liz C.
10/28/2016
My mom called to inquire about fixing our leaky faucet and Timothy, the owner answered the phone.  He was able to have one of his plumbing techs come out the next day.  Paul gave a courtesy call before coming out to give a time of arrival.  The job Paul did was extremely well done.  We would highly recommend this company, The Green Plumber, because of their EXCELLENT service.  We give The Green Plumber an A+!!!!
Mark W.
Mark W.
10/29/2012
Last week, I woke up at about 5 a.m. to begin my day.  I went downstairs, fed the dogs and washed my hands in the bathroom sink downstairs.  Ok a little too much information but I am trying to set the scene.

About five minutes later, I hear a noise which sounds like a generator running.  Because I do not have generator, I immediately know there is a problem.  The noise is loudest in the bathroom and it sounds like the pipes are about to come out of the wall.  it is so loud it woke my wife from her peaceful slumber.  

We called Timothy at The Green Plumber.  He explained that he was really booked up today but was very accommodating and personally came out to our house.  He figured out the problem (a valve) and came back out later and made the repair.  

I know it was not convenient for him to work us into his day.  I am very grateful that he not only made the time for us but did not try to charge us a bazillion dollars for the repair.  

Like a lot of people, I don't know anything about plumbing.  It would have been an opportune time for someone to take advantage of a situation and charge me a fortune.  

I hope I don't need to give them a call anytime soon but if I do, you will be the first call I make.
Camille W.
Camille W.
02/07/2017 12:00:00 SA
If you need knowledgeable, professional and honest plumbers, call the Green Plumber, Timothy Collier and his colleague, Paul. I had a plumbing crisis in January and Timothy rearranged their busy schedule to have expert plumber, Paul, tackle the job that very same day. I was really impressed how patient and thorough Paul was in diagnosing  and explaining the plumbing problem to me. Paul even had to work in the pouring rain but he was always cheerful, kind and polite. They are also reasonably priced and will not charge you for unnecessary repairs just to make more money. I highly recommend the Green Plumber for all your plumbing needs.
Heather B.
Heather B.
08/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
Tim the owner of The Green Plumber has done work for us throughout the years and we couldn't be more happy with him and his team. They are always professional, honest and efficient. I would recommend his company ( and I have ) to anyone looking for a plumber.
Eugene R.
Eugene R.
05/11/2015 12:00:00 SA
I called The Green Plumber today because I was unhappy with the service I have been getting through the plumber my HOA recommends.  Timothy was extremely helpful and honest in helping me resolve the issue I was having with that plumbing company.  Even though my HOA essentially pigeon-holes me into using their recommended plumber, the customer service provided by Timothy was incredible, especially since he knew that I would be essentially unable to use his company for the service. He even called again to reiterate the advice he had given me.  I highly recommend this company if only based on my experience with their customer service.
Shawn I.
Shawn I.
5/24/2010
We have used Timothy twice and could not be more pleased.  He has done fantastic work.

Both jobs dealt with roof drainage.  Our first job was time sensitive.  We were having our roof replaced and needed a larger drain installed.  Timothy came out very quickly, assessed our problem and gave us a written estimate.  He found the appropriate part on short notice and stayed until 10:00pm to ensure that the drain was in place before the roofers arrived.  He really went above and beyond our expectations.  Our second job dealt with the drain running from the house to the street.  When asked, Timothy offered us numerous environmentally friendly solutions to our problem and completed a job that required excavating the old pipe from under our house in one day.

We could not be happier with Timothy's work.  I would recommend him without any reservations.
Bob F.
Bob F.
02/04/2010 12:00:00 SA
What a joke! All talk; Absolutely no follow through. I can't believe this guys has such great reviews! This is the first time Yelp has steered me in the wrong direction.

Spoke to Timothy over the phone to arrange a time for assessment. He arrived close to an hour late - strike ONE. He took forever and a day to perform his assessment of my problem. Part of me thought....the estimate is free so what the heck, maybe he's just being really thorough. NOT. He spent about an hour assessing the problem, and what's worse he couldn't even provide me an estimate on the spot - strike TWO. I figured that someone with so much experience like him should be able to provide a decent estimate for the repairs. Then when he never called back with the estimate I realized what a waste of time this guy was - strike THREE.
I would not recommend this guy. I can't believe he's the owner. Sounds good on the phone, but back up all the talk.
Aaron N.
Aaron N.
10/17/2010
We had a leaking pipe in out bathroom and a clogged drain in our bathtub. Timothy was very easy to get in touch with and schedule an appointment time. He arrived and was very respectful of our home. Wearing footies and locking the front door behind him when he went out to the truck to get something. The two fixes went very quickly. We were very pleased with his service, I will certainly recommend Timothy and be sure to call him the next time we need him!
Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
11/20/2017
After trying to replace the shut-off valve myself, I ran into a problem where it was still leaking. After a day of trying to fix it, I decided that it was time to call a professional since I had to turn off the main water supply and needed turn the main water supply back on ASAP.

I started calling different plumbers to see what the cost was and a less than $20 DIY was going to cost between $95 - $200. I called Green Plumbing and sent photos to his phone so that he knew exactly what problem I was inquiring about. Unfortunately he would not be able to come help as he was at another job. However, Timothy took time out of his break time to call me and assess the problem. He told me the tools to get, how to fix it, and to call him back if I ran into anymore problems. All from the goodness of his own heart. Given the fact, even after receiving his instructions I still ran into some problems and gave him a call. And again, he took the time to help me again. After fixing it through Timothys instructions and help, all by phone I was able to fix the shut-off valve and have our main water supply back on. Thank you so much Timothy! I hope that more businesses operate at the level of generosity and helpfulness as yours!
Jose P.
Jose P.
6/21/2011
I was very nervous to call a plumber from all the bad experiences  some of my friends have had. After finding The Green Plumber online and reading all the positive reviews, I made the call. Timothy came out and fixed my drainage problem and low hot water pressure with no problems. When I asked him questions  regarding other plumbing issues i have had in the past, he was very helpful in giving advice that I could do myself to prevent or fix those problems. If  I should or shall I say when I need any plumbing done at my house again I am most defiantly  going to use The Green Plumber again and refer him to any friends that need plumbing services as well.
G D.
G D.
11/27/2011
Had a leak in an upstairs shower and the Green Plumber diagnosed and fixed the problem right away.  Fortunately for me, they needed to come back to check on the repair because in the meantime we had developed ANOTHER (more serious) problem which they fixed as well and right before the Thanksgiving holiday. Phew!  Lucky me- glad we called the Green Plumber!  Looking forward to hearing his thoughts on grey water irrigation next time...
Megan E.
Megan E.
6/14/2016
Timothy was really nice when I spoke to him on the phone this morning. He could tell I was really frantic and reassured me everything was ok. He sent Paul out right away. It only took him 10 minutes to get here. Paul was very nice and helpful as well. Great staff and great owner.
Cat M.
Cat M.
1/15/2016
We needed to replace our garbage disposal and drainage hoses, and Tim (and his team) got it done correctly, for the right price, and with great care. He spent a long time with me on the phone explaining how best to approach the problem we were having, and even delivered some of the parts himself when our technician ran out of certain supplies halfway through the installation (due to unforeseen issues). Tim knows his stuff, and is very fair on his pricing. As a first time client, I would highly recommend this company.
Robin S W.
Robin S W.
11/20/2021
Tim the Green Plumber was awesome. He was quick and reliable. Pricing was reasonable. He was also very Covid safe! Took all the right safety precautions! I highly recommend him! Will be using him for all our plumbing needs!
C D.
C D.
12/01/2015 12:00:00 SA
I would highly recommend these professionals. They were courteous by requesting to come into my house, by asking questions politely, by providing me with options, and by placing shoe covers over their work boots when stepping inside my house!!! These men were accommodating with my schedule despite having only a few days notice. They were on time, they texted me to notify that they were on their way, they were fast and efficient, and provided explanations all the while. Thank you Tim, Noor, & Paul for a non-stressful experience of having my kitchen sink fixed!
Lauren B.
Lauren B.
12/30/2011
Awesome.  Our property manager refuses to handle plumbing issues so after multiple episodes of Drain-O and a frustrating 24 hours of our bathtub being clogged, we called The Green Plumber on a Friday morning, he called back and arrived at our apartment within the hour.

Not only did he promptly handle the clog but he fixed the waste and overflow drain (which was apparently upside down), gave us a screen that actually fit ($6) and threw in another screen for our sink.  He also wrote a detailed invoice with recommendations for us to provide to our property manager (CYA for us).

Nice guy, obvious hard worker, attention to detail (like putting on booties over his shoes before entering our apartment), and great professionalism.  Awesome!!!
D D.
D D.
03/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
I rarely write Yelp reviews being on the go but Tim's one of the Good Guys when it comes to Long Term experience and Problem-Solving.

Our apartment here in Belmont Shore needed a new faucet and Tim came out of his way from another big job just to make sure he installed it and even cleaned up the sink surface and tiles before he installed our new faucet; after he cleaned and installed everything i didn't even recognize our bathroom sink!! WOW!

Quick Easy services I have had him or his crew over several times for various plumbing jobs very down to earth and approachable guys and will show you exactly what needs to be fixed no over charges and great prices. Thanks for all your hard work Green Plumber guys!!!!
Robert W.
Robert W.
8/18/2019
Timothy is the best plumber I know. When ever I have a question about a situation I'm in he ALWAYS has the answer. I'm a plumber and counsel with him from time to time when I'm not sure about a code or a green plumbing question. Nice guy too. Thanks Timothy.
Christina J.
Christina J.
3/24/2012
These guys are great. They emailed me a confirmation of my appointment time (that's a first!) Tony called me 15 minutes before he arrived to let me know he was on his way. He was on time, courteous, friendly and efficient. They have that great big truck full of equipment so that they can fix the problem on the spot. The leaking disposal was fixed within minutes. I love that they are green, too. I will definitely be using The Green Plumber for my future plumbing needs.
Eric W.
Eric W.
07/12/2021 12:00:00 SA
I strongly recommend Timothy the Green Plumber! Timothy is very knowledgeable and personable and a pleasure to deal with. He did all of the plumbing work for our kitchen remodel, promptly and on his proposed schedule. His work is excellent and neat and he is very respectful of our home (he even wears booties !) I will call him again, whenever I need any plumbing services.
Beverly L.
Beverly L.
3/16/2017
I love these guys. They have always been very responsive and quick. I've called them a few times in emergencies and have never put me off. Paul is the most considerate plumber/repairman and works diligently until the job gets done. I also like that they use eco-friendly products. (Btw, the first time I called them was for an estimate to find the clean out and/or dig one. While Timothy was searching around the garage and outside, he noticed that the hot water heater was not up to code. I had just bought the house and the previous owners had to move it to fix some drywall. Obviously, they didn't put it back correctly. If it weren't for Timothy, who knows what would have happened at the next earthquake. I had the previous owner fix it, so Timothy wasn't concerned with getting the job and paid for it.) Great company and guys!
Tara C.
Tara C.
06/11/2015 12:00:00 SA
Another excellent experience with Timothy the Green Plumber, and now his 2 employees. We had a couple of low-flow toilets installed to take advantage of the rebates offered by the city. Also had them in a few months ago to snake our drains which were flowing slowly. On each occasion the guys got the job done quickly and efficiently with absolutely no fuss or problems. So glad to have them on call as needed!
Larry R.
Larry R.
05/04/2020 12:00:00 SA
We just had a tankless water heater installed and Timothy did a great job. All the work is very clean and professionally completed. We've used this plumber before and he has always gotten us out of a bind. Highly recommended.
Liza G.
Liza G.
04/08/2015 12:00:00 SA
Hooray! Yippee! We gave The Green Plumber another try and are so happy we did. We got estimates from 5 plumbing companies, and the professionalism, attention to detail, and care of The Green Plumber surpassed all of them. The Green Plumber's prices are comparable, and the team is excellent.

It feels so good to get a quality job done (4 jobs in our case). Now I don't have to worry about the plumbing, and I trust that if there are any problems, TGP will take care of matters. They rock!
Sara K.
Sara K.
7/31/2021
We are lucky that Tim is our neighbor and also our go-to plumber! He has completed sewer work, helped us with the plumbing for a permitted new bathroom, and worked on various other plumbing issues in our home. It's hard to go wrong with a great person who is also completely competent!  Feel confident hiring The Green Plumber!
Raymond V.
Raymond V.
07/08/2016 12:00:00 SA
BE CAREFUL!!!!! Well, I purchased a Yelp deal for this plumber and they REFUSED to honor the Yelp deal. The plumber made some excuse that it shouldn't have been there, blah blah blah.

The service itself is fine but false advertising and NOT honoring your obligations is no way to run a business.
Bob S.
Bob S.
7/25/2021
Timothy, the owner, put in a recirculating hot-water pump for us a few years back and resolved a problem with the drain from our upstairs tub. Great job, fair price, haven't had any problem with his work. So this week when we had an issue with the drain from our kitchen sink, he was the only one I wanted to call. He came out that same afternoon, diagnosed the problem and did what was needed immediately to get the sink working. He gave us a proposal for the long-term solution and we're looking forward to getting that all done.
One of the great things about Timothy is that he's happy to point out things we can do ourselves, and how to do it. He educates his customers and that's awesome.
Robert P.
Robert P.
7/27/2020
BEST SERVICE BY FAR! Very knowledgeable about his craft as he is a third generation plumber. Will always give you an honest opinion and great recommendations and referrals. Would recommend to anyone!
nikki w.
nikki w.
11/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Never returned my call for a quote. Been a week. You must be really busy. Good for you. All I wanted was a water purifier installed. I guess that's too far out of your wheelhouse. You can at least call back to let me know. So much for supporting local a business. I'm open to other people's suggestions.
David C.
David C.
11/28/2011
If you want the job done right the first time and to code, might want call The Green Plumber.  I've used this company for my rental units as well as my personal property with new and improved water heaters, heating elements, fixtures and drains.  Not only is the finished service above expectations, but the explanations of why and how are also clearly explained before starting any work to be done.  Obviously the business owner understands how to run a business at the highest performance of quality service and customer care.

THANKS!
Christine M.
Christine M.
12/06/2013 12:00:00 SA
The Green Plumber is amazing. My family had been freezing in our house for 3 days with no heat (lows in the upper 30's) and The Green Plumber came to our rescue. I called on a Friday afternoon around 4:00 pm and received a call back from Tim in minutes. Not only did he come right out, he fixed our heater on the spot. We had another plumber come out earlier in the day and say that our heater needed parts that had to be ordered and that they would not be able to fix it until Monday at the earliest. Obviously, that was not the case. The Green Plumber is honest, reliable, extremely knowledgeable and most importantly, trustworthy.
Babak B.
Babak B.
10/07/2013 12:00:00 SA
Broken shower head..yep....that means baths until this is fixed. I dont like baths.....I digress....I tried fixing it myself but the pipe wouldnt budge and I thought if this pipe breaks in the wall, Im screwed...off to YELP I went looking for a good plumber, local, and a great rate.

This guy shows up on time, as promised, wears booties to protect my floors (not sure what he was standing in but it couldnt have been good) and finished the job is about 15 seconds. Having the right tools makes a difference.

He then went the extra step and got my broken sink stop repaired under warranty from Kohler....and showed me how to replace the part that he ordered, free, when it shows up!

He gets 5 stars only cause 6 arent available.

A reliable contractor/plumber with a great attitude.
Mikki P.
Mikki P.
10/26/2016
My house is cursed with bad plumbing! I called The Green Plumber mainly because they were located near my home. With all the issues I have, I need someone close by. They answered their phone (always a plus!), set an appointment, called when they were 20 minutes out and arrived just when they said they would. From drop clothes and towels to booties, they protected my property while they fixed my plumbing issue.

I'll be calling them for future plumbing issues for sure!
Chin L.
Chin L.
4/14/2015
Tim's crew fixed our water heater tank few years ago; their professionalism and ability to ensure everything is up to code that make us decide to have them to fix our gas pipeline a week ago. It was definitely not a simple project, Noor & Paul had to crawl underneath the house numerous times to fix the pipe. As usual, their workmanship and quality of service never fail us. Tim is very professional/ knowledgeable, he spent times explaining to us on the issues with the pipes, and how we should fix that to avoid more problem. We learn a lot from them and appreciated all the hard works. Will definitely recommend Green Plumber to friends for the excellent job they had done. We will definitely use them for any future plumbing projects. Thanks a lot!!
Denis L.
Denis L.
1/31/2012
I had a backed up garbage disposal and the service tech could not have been more helpful.  He fixed the problem and gave a demonstration so that I could do it myself the next time.
J. L.
J. L.
9/14/2012
Great Service You Can Trust!

My garbage disposal was jammed so I made an appointment with The Green Plumber.  Tony, the plumber, showed up on time the next day and told me there was a minimum repair charge of $135.  He was able to get the job done quickly.  Unlike other plumbers, Tony took the time to explain to me how to unjam the garbage disposal if it ever occurs again.  

Prior this comment, I left a yelp comment regarding the minimum repair charge that I was informed of at the door.  Stating, I wish they had told me that earlier about the minimum repair charge when I had made an appointment.  Tim the owner, gave me a call the next day.  He was nice and wanted to hear what I thought about their service.  In the end he gave me a deal as a compromise.  I can tell he really cares about his service and his customers.  Tim handle the situation professionally.  I am really satisfied and I will recommend The Green Plumber to my friends and family.
Jewell F.
Jewell F.
10/31/2012
If these guys changed their name to 5 star plumbing they'd fully deserve the right to do so.

I found them on Yelp, and can tell you that the positive reviews are 100% accurate.

They were courteous, on time, knowledgeable, and affordable. They are true professionals and exemplary in their trade.  

The reason I actually chose them out of the long list of plumbers in my area was because of the way they responded to their negative reviews.  I can understand that being in a public service field, no matter how diligent you are, you just can't please all of the people all of the time. I found their replies to be thoughtful, sensible and respectful. What more can you ask for when there are differences of opinion?

It makes sense that this quality team would be in such high demand that they might be slow in returning a call or two every now & then. If you happen upon them on one of those rare days, don't count it against them. They're more than worth it in the end.

Go with The Green Plumber. You will become a customer for life and be so happy that you will want to refer them to every and anyone you can.

Thank you Tim & Tony. You guys were truly a pleasure to work with.
rj c.
rj c.
11/30/2012
roto'd my drain...had to go 125 feet out but accomplished the job

just fyi, i did not get a warrenty since the snake had to be extended so long
(i have no problem with that...it was a pita and the guys worked really hard)

i need some plumbing work in the future and i trust these guys
J T.
J T.
12/04/2011 12:00:00 SA
Timothy was clean, courteous, and professional.  He gave me good preventative advise on how to better maintain my plumbing.  I hope I don't have to call Timothy anytime in the near future, but if I do, I won't hesitate.
JoEtta L.
JoEtta L.
1/23/2012
Best Plumber experience ever!  All I was looking for was someone honest....that would not try to charge me $400 to install a faucet and sell me a filtration system for 2K.  The plumber came right on time and was friendly and fast.  The price was reasonable so I have a few more projects lined up.
Evan K.
Evan K.
9/25/2010
Green Plumber, Timothy, was great. Called ahead to confirm the time, showed up on time and walked through each item that we wanted to repair and discussed the options and provided a written quote to review. Very personable and even wore the green booties each time he entered to protect our floors and left the rooms spotless when he left.

Price was very fair compared to others in our area and he was able to get everything done on-time, as promised. I normally use yelp for restaurants, and this is my first review. Completely satisfied. We have an old home with original plumbing, so sure we will have the Green Plumber back soon.
Nicole A.
Nicole A.
10/13/2018
I would like to say something nice... but they never returned my call. I had an emergency, asked in my message to return my call even if they couldn't make it. Never heard back. Went with another company.
Caroline P.
Caroline P.
12/17/2014
A couple days after my appointment, Timothy called to follow up on my appointment. I rehashed my mistake of our unit being a sealed unit and what the technician reported. Timothy clarified they would never fault the customer for giving incorrect information since it is not our forte. He clarified the charge of $89 was for diagnostic purposes (when they actually run the leads on your unit to trouble shoot the issue). When he reported this, I told him that was not done by the technician during his visit due to the fact that the outside unit was working and rain was trickling down my lattice; on and around the unit (safety hazard). No leads were attached whatsoever. He simply tightened my unit.

After hearing about this, Timothy stated I would only be charged $39 (the actual service charge). I am very thankful Timothy cleared things up regarding but it makes me wonder why I was told by the technician said the $89 was the service charge.

Besides clarifying the charge amount, he also gave me pointers as to how to test my unit to get a better idea of what may be causing the problem. He was very  thorough with the follow up and invited my father to call him personally to see how he can help.
I give Timothy's service five stars but one star docked due to the initial discrepancy in pricing by the technician.
David S.
David S.
12/04/2013 12:00:00 SA
These guys saved me!  My regular plumber was too busy to assist so I was a bit stressed.  My rental had a leak in the ceiling so I checked for highly rated plumbers in Long Beach.  After not  being able to reach a company that was able to get out quickly, Timothy Answered the phone and said he could be to the property within one hour.  He talked my tenant into getting the water shut off over the phone to avoid more damage.  The ceiling was opened; repairs were recommended over the phone and after approval, he got started.  After a new section of pipe was installed and the drywall was patched, all is well.  Not inexpensive, but it was a very fair price for such quick service and quality work.

I was really impressed with Tim's communication.  After he inspected the problem, he texted me pictures.  During the repair he sent progress shots and of course completed pix!  Since I don't live next to my rental, this extra step really helped me feel secure with the entire process.

Timothy even provided a 2 year warranty on the work he performed!! I will use him again.
L B.
L B.
12/31/2013
I called Timothy after reading his reviews and having the run around from another plumber waste four hours of my time with scheduling issues. I know, I know, I should have called Timothy first, lesson learned. The man is a genuine and honest businessman who takes serious pride in his work and his reputation. He calmed my nerves and squeezed me into his packed schedule so my rental could have their bathroom back ASAP. We had a leak that was coming down into my neighbor below's  ceiling, yay (insert sarcasm).  Timothy told me how to fix it and what type of toilet, wax ring,  and drain screens to use for the shower that was also causing issues.  He was fantastic, if he hadn't been so busy, and I wasn't handy, I would have had him put in the new toilet. Needless to say, I have some work for him to do at my office, nonemergency type stuff, that I will be booking here. In the next few weeks. You sir, have captured a new client. I also have a tendency to push work to people I trust, so you have been warned!  Thank you again!
Zoran V.
Zoran V.
7/13/2019
Very helpful stuff and professional services
On time and Clean services
I would use green plumber again
Rick R.
Rick R.
5/17/2018
My wife had Tim come out to replace our sewer drain cap and a faucet bib.  When Tim saw the problem with the sewer drain it was a bit more than just the cap, but he went right to work and fixed it and at the same quoted price. (He also fixed the faucet problem).  Nice to have an honest, professional plumber!
Dale M.
Dale M.
3/25/2014
Five star company with 5 star service.   Had a couple old drains that were draining slow.  Called Timothy, owner of The Green Plumber who I had met in the past.  He showed in the time frame given (even with a broken arm) with plumber Paul and readily snaked the drains.  Was impressed with the fast service and most importantly, cleaned up behind themselves after they were done.   While Paul was cleaning up, I asked Timothy for an estimate to relocate a hot water heater.  The estimate arrived the next day as promised and believe reasonably priced.   More businesses need to follow their business model.

You won't go wrong hiring The Green Plumber.
Kelsey M.
Kelsey M.
4/28/2020
I haven't had them come out to our place yet but when I reached out to ask plumbing questions they were more than willing to take the time to help me even though I wasn't having them come out. Taking the time to help me fix the problem on my own showed me that they care and it's not just about the money for them!
Jimbo B.
Jimbo B.
4/18/2023
I finally heard back as to why I never heard back from them after the initial visit and plan for repairs.  I understand how a family crisis can interrupt your business but there are ways to manage your business that don't leave your customers in a lurch, or at least let them know what is going on.
Monique G.
Monique G.
08/06/2015 12:00:00 SA
My review is about the customer service. I came home to find my water heater leaking. Worst of all it was leaking into the unit below mine. My neighbor said he arrived home around 3:30p and noticed it then. I didn't arrive home until nearly 3 hours later. I tried calling my home warranty only to get the automated system. I found The Green Plumber on google. I spoke with Timothy who informed me that his plumbers were already out on calls and not in my area. Timothy however walked me through the process of turning the water heater off and making sure that it would not heat, so I would be safe until someone could come out. So grateful for Timothy. He was very professional and patient as I tried to follow his instructions. I guess he could hear the desperation in my voice because he seemed determined to help me. If my home warranty doesn't cover this issue, I'll definitely give Timothy a call.
Steve A.
Steve A.
11/16/2012
Great service.  Called at noon with a clogged sink.  Spoke to Tony.  Arranged time.  Tony called 15 minutes before arriving.  Arrived on time.  Diagnosed problem.  Fixed clog.  Very reasonable pricing.  Gave me my 1st time Yelp discount.  What more could you ask for.
Susan P.
Susan P.
08/05/2015 12:00:00 SA
Great experience! The best communication I have ever had with a service issue!  They called or sent a text with ETA and were on time!  I had opportunity to meet three members of their team (Timothy, Norm and Paul) and they were all friendly, courteous and respectful (even applying booties before coming into the house).

Initially I called on Thursday morning for an issue with our tankless water heater. Timothy was able to come that afternoon to assess the situation and provide a manual override so that we would have hot water consistently while awaiting tech support from the manufacturer.

He returned the following morning (no extra charge) with Norm and they were able to get the problem diagnosed and ordered parts from the manufacturer (which was a miracle in my opinion since the unit was 9 years old). The costs and the work involved were made clearly presented. I truly felt that I was getting the service that was needed as well as some suggestions for the future to improve this interesting previous DIY installation to prevent additional problems.

The part arrived the following day (Saturday delivery) and Paul was here to complete the repair Monday morning. Even though it took 3 visits (due to the brand of my water heater and manufacturer tech support hours), I was never out of hot water. A situation much appreciated my the household.

All is functioning as it should be and I am very pleased not only with the repair, but The Green Plumber in general.  I highly recommend them for your plumbing needs.
Mark N.
Mark N.
3/30/2012
I recently had a plumbing emergency that needed a great plumber.  After checking reviews online, I called Tim - and was pleasantly surprised. I had a prompt quick visit, and once the standing water in the crawl space was cleaned up by a soil restoration company, The Green Plumber came in, replaced the pipe, and was done in less than a 1/2 day! Even better- no mess! Considering they had to take the long pipe in thru a crawl space hole in the main closet, and that he got REALLY dirty under the house, I was impressed with the speed, the honest assessment of the problem, and how it could be fixed with a minimum of fuss. I definitely would use them again.  My experience with service providers is that you call them to do a service you can't do yourself - there was an expectation on my part that their service would be fair and the pricing just - and I was right. Indeed, it was priced right.  Tim/Tony - thanks for the courteous and prompt service- I really appreciate it!
Gabriel H.
Gabriel H.
12/09/2013 12:00:00 SA
I have an old floor furnace which many companies do not work on.  I called The Green Plumber and explained what was wrong with it.  The owner himself picked up and told me what I needed to do and where I needed to go right over the phone. He also gave me suggestions of things that I could do and told me to call him back if I needed further help.  I really appreciate this and will start working on my issue and hopefully everything will work out.
Mary M.
Mary M.
08/10/2012 12:00:00 SA
My neighbor recommended The Green Plumber. Timothy, the owner, answered the phone when I called - who does that anymore? He was very courteous and arranged for a plumber to come out the same day. The charge was very reasonable, especially considering that the plumber who came to do the work could not finish that day. It was not his fault; it was because the sinks we had purchased from a plumbing supply warehouse did not match perfectly. The plumber put booties over his shoes so our off-white carpet stayed clean. Also they have a 2 year warranty on their work. The other plumbing company I got an estimate from would not even give a warranty on their work because we didn't buy the sinks through them. All in all, a pleasant experience - highly recommended!
Greg K.
Greg K.
05/03/2012 12:00:00 SA
I have personally used the Green plumber  for the past three years for my 50's Long Beach condo. One of which was a major job and very custom. I went through three other plumbers of who were not able to come up with any solution or more or less, just out of there skill level. Then Tim of the Green plumber came along and made it happen with various options. They use the best USA made material  not the cheap imported stuff like what others would use that's very important to me. Hell I own a U.S. Union made vacuum that says a lot about what I look for. Look I could go on bla,bla,bla but bottom line you get what you pay for so give them a ring I highly recommend using these guys. Oh I don't want forget very clean too.

Cheers
A. S.
A. S.
12/06/2014 12:00:00 SA
I called Green Plumber in Long Beach from Checking reviews on Yelp. Paul and I set a time for the following morning since it wasn't urgent and I wanted to get to work earlier that morning than when he could come that day.  He was right on time and had the job done promptly.  From arrival time to finishing the job was an hour or just shy of that. I will use Green Plumber again if a need arises.
William P.
William P.
09/12/2012 12:00:00 SA
I called during regular business hours and got forwarded to a full voice mail box.  Being unavailable to customers is not a way to run a business.
PG H.
PG H.
2/13/2018
Great plumbing service done professionally and with a smile!  Tim will diagnose the problem, and then fix it. So good to have a trustworthy plumber.
Sacha S.
Sacha S.
5/29/2012
I am dealing with a complex installation for a colon hydro therapy business. Thanks to Timothy i averted what could have been a professional disaster. Furthermore, prior to even viewing the commercial space I was interested in converting, after providing a 20 page manual he responded with a detailed and thorough report addressing concerns and complications with the installation. In the brief interaction I have had with this plumber he genuinely blew all the other plumbers out of the water (No pun intended.) Other were telling me what they thought I wanted to hear more concerned with making $. Timothy did me the professional courtesy of suggesting I seek a new location. I have every intention of working with Timothy in the near future and feel assured that when I do find my commercial location that I will hiring Mr Collier with out a second thought. Again I am grateful I dodged a bullet and could not have done so with the Green Plumber and his help. - Mr. Sommer
Ornah L.
Ornah L.
08/02/2016 12:00:00 SA
Paul was awesome and this company is great! They are kind, considerate, reasonably priced, and they are both good guys. Paul brought booties to wear over his shoes, and did a great job! He explained to me what the deal was with our funky Island sink (we've always had drainage issues), and showed me the totally rusted interior of my old garbage disposal. The new one is a professional grade one and is stainless steel, so less likely to rust. He was very careful when he worked, and left my kitchen spotless. :)  I noticed that he worked meticulously and centered the wording on the bit that sits in the sink. I know that my ocd husband will be pleased to see that :). A great experience! I will call these guys again (hopefully not too soon though! Lol!) :).
Maria D.
Maria D.
01/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Talk about amazing service.  Honest, friendly and super reliable. I've used them a few times and every time I mean to write a review and I get busy and forget. Is great to know you can still find great service, honest and great prices. You guys are wonderful. Thank you for always being the best!
JB Y.
JB Y.
11/15/2013
We had another sink issue so I called up Tim. He had Paul come by and fix the issue on the same day I called. Paul was super cool and friendly. Got the job done quick and clean. Good work as usual! If you're still on the fence about trying to find a plumber in long beach don't hesitate to give the green plumber a call! They'll fix your plumbing problems in no time at all.
Barb W.
Barb W.
04/06/2010 12:00:00 SA
Tim was awesome - knowledgeable and passionate about green plumbing without being pushy.  incredibly professional staff - put booties on each time they came in the house, cleaned up the work area.  Took time to explain the services and any issues that arose, they asked before proceeding with anything.

Will definitely call The Green Plumber again!
Gary L.
Gary L.
11/25/2011
Called and spoke to Tim the owner Wednesday night, scheduled service call for Friday morning due to the Thanksgiving holiday. I was ok with that. The tech Tony came out as communicated and did a great job, explained process, how and why. Liked that he put shoe covers on before coming into house as we remove our shoes for indoors. Service was quick and I especially like the 1 yr. guarantee on the work done and longer on the parts used.
I would recommend this company and the tech Tony for a job well done and his ability to build good customer relations.
Kendall A.
Kendall A.
12/29/2011
I am so pleased with Tim the Green Plumber!  I can not recommend him highly enough.

I bought a 1926 home with a heater in it from the 1940's that had ceased to work.  Three differrent people came out and looked at it, and could not repair it.  One informed me that it could not possibly be repaired and tried to talk me into a 6 thousand dollar upgrade to central heat.

Thank God a friend called her handyman, who came out and looked at it, could not fix it, and referred me to The Green Plumber.  It was a big job and we had to schedule the work in advance due to the time involved.  The poor heater needed fixing at several points, it was covered with dog hair from the messy previous owner, and the wiring was crossed with wiring from a sound system (which also doesn't work.) The job took all day and into the evening, and he had to acquire the help of his colleague, Tom, who was also brilliant.  My heater is now purring like a kitten.  I was so happy to get heat in this old house that I gave him a hug.  It was 37 degrees at night for two nights in a row in the LBC and my night water almost froze!

I highly recommend Tim for anyone who has a historic house with antiquated appliances.  Don't upgrade!  Repair your original pieces and keep your home in its special vintage state.

In addition, the job came in two hundred dollars under the estimation.

I'm a fan.
Lee P.
Lee P.
08/07/2009 12:00:00 SA
Being in a band has its upsides, like for instance hot groupies and the occasion free beer. However being in a band also means having drunk stupid people at your house after gigs, who then decide it would be a great idea to barf all over your bathroom and shove a entire roll of paper towels down your toilet. This is where the connection to The Green Plumber comes in being in a band gets to be annoying.

I called Timothy early on a Friday morning and was greeted by him, not some answering service. He was friendly and able to give me an estimate right over along with a good time for him to stop by. Timothy was not only prompt, but very friendly and helpful. The problem was taken care of, the price was reasonable and the service was QUICK.

If you're in Long Beach, The Green Plumber is the best choice!!!!
Mike S.
Mike S.
4/15/2015
I had additional work done on the house and used Timothy's services again. He is busy these days (probably due to his good reviews) and between his schedule and mine not working out things drug out a bit. While we were going back and forth on a date that worked for both of us, my water heater finally gave up. When I called Timothy he somehow re-arranged his schedule and had a crew out right away for an all day job.

There were a few things that were not as great as they could have been, but he sent his tech Paul out a few days later to clean them up (and to be fair not all the issues were their fault). Paul even helped with an issue completely unrelated to the water heater, and charged nothing for the half-day's work.

The Green Plumber is great, I would highly recommend giving him the chance to perform your job.
Juliet A.
Juliet A.
10/24/2010
We have been struggling to find a plumber for a couple years now.. so I was excited to see Tim's reviews on Yelp.  He was nice on the phone and we arranged for him to come by very promptly.  Tim came and assessed that our immediate concern only required the toilet to be reset, but that he recommended we replace some pipe parts as well. For schedule reasons we agreed he would do half the reset job, and he would come back to do the more extensive pipe job and finish the reset then.  I paid him for the full reset job, lesson learned for me.  Not only did I not receive the quote for the more extensive work when promised, or when I called to follow up but Tim has NEVER contacted me to tell me he was to busy for the more extensive work or to finish the job he was compensated for.  More power to  you if you have established a relationship with him (or your landlord has) where he follows through, but that was absolutely NOT our experience.
Donna M.
Donna M.
2/26/2022
Neat, prompt, knowledgeable and personable..very pleased with prompt attention on a Saturday for an emergency plumbing mishap.
Bob W.
Bob W.
3/15/2017
For 15 years I dealt with a corroded shower fixture from the 50's that would only turn on or off, no hot or cold, Plumbers I asked to fix it all said it was too old to repair or replace: that I'd have to replace all the plumbing running to it. I asked Tim one say and he said, No problem., he could repair it, and he did: not giving up when it wouldn't come off, finding and even customizing the parts needed and now, we have a shower with hot or cold water. Imagine that! Thank you Green Plumber!
Gary B.
Gary B.
4/26/2017
If you're like most people, you probably like waking to a gentle rain falling just outside your bedroom window. However, it's an entirely different story when you realize the falling rain sound is actually coming from inside the walls of your house!

Yep, it finally happened - one of the 50+ year old galvanized pipes finally gave up the ghost and broke - perfectly timed - just a few days before Christmas! What followed were puddles on the floor and soggy carpet - along with the urgent need of an honest and skilled plumber.

Fortunately, I knew just the guy to call...and that would be Timothy, The Green Plumber.

Since he'd come out 3 years earlier to skillfully fix a pinhole leak in an attic pipe (and warned more such holes would soon follow), I knew he was the guy I wanted for the job, and I knew what his diagnosis would be...That's right, the dreaded and inevitable Repipe. We're talking no small inconvenience here.

Unfortunately, he told me he was sorry, but that he was booked solid through the first week of the New Year, and that I'd have to wait if I wanted him to handle the job - but I decided he was worth waiting for, so reluctantly decided we'd put up with no running water on one side of the house for the next three weeks.

However, before the Plumber could do his work, an Abatement company was required to test for lead in the paint and asbestos in the popcorn ceiling (yes, it's an 1960s era house), and attic insulation. Fortunately, test results came back negative for all, saving an extra 4 days that would have been needed to properly deal with hazardous materials. Then after several days of large and noisy fans to dry out the water damaged walls and floor, it was just a matter of waiting for Timothy to show up.

D-Day...

Timothy and his crew of 3-4 showed up early in January, and began the job. First they laid down protective construction paper in all the areas they'd be working in, then began opening up the walls to remove and replace the old, rusty pipes.

So out goes the old, and in comes the star of the show - the new and shiny Copper pipes. After the pipes were in place, it was time for the holes in the walls and in the ceiling (the crew made two on both ends of the house to expedite the repipe), to be repaired, along with several major holes made in the outside stucco walls.

Pipes in, holes repaired - and a new gratitude for the luxury of indoor plumbing. Timothy and his gang had skillfully completed the job, and throughout the project, maintained a polite and professional attitude.

(The only minor negative I'd offer is that the job took some 17 days to complete, instead of the 4-5 originally mentioned. But, this understandable, considering the work took place when we were having an unlikely deluge of rainfall every other day in January. So really no points off for this, just added to the length of the ordeal. I knew other companies might rush through the job, but I trusted Timothy would take the necessary time needed to do things right).

So yeah, it was noisy, cold, and dirty (did I mention NOISY!), but now whenever I hear the sound of falling rain - I can be sure it's just that - and rollover and go back to sleep.

So a word of wisdom if you're aware your pipes have seen better days: Be preemptive and replace them before a small geyser in your attic forces a world of inconvenient water woes upon you and your family. Hire the Green Plumber - you'll be glad you did.
Matt B.
Matt B.
5/25/2019
Excellent, friendly service by a very knowledgeable plumber with reasonable rates. Highly recommended!!
Douglas H.
Douglas H.
1/22/2010
Great & honest plumbers. I called the out for an estimate on my water heater replacement. Timothy took the time to explain everything to me and gave me a few options to fix my unique problem of having a water heater on the third floor without any type of drain. He even wore booties to protect my white carpet (the only contractor to do this). He explained that all work would be done to code and the would treat the replacement like it was thier own home. After recieving 7 estimates and education about water heaters throughout the day, in knew the Green Plumber was the best and most professional company to handle the job. Plus, they ended up being the lowest bid for the work to be done.
The actual replacement was done during a very rainy day. Enrique took his time and made sure none of the outside crude or rusty water from the old heater got on my floor (even his dolly had booties on it). I highly reccomend the Green Plumber for any piping job. Thanks Green Plumber!
Gagan G.
Gagan G.
07/05/2020 12:00:00 SA
Tim is really amazing. Knowledgable, patient, kind and fair. He is unlike any other plumber we have met. He is not only interested in fixing your problems, but also interested in helping you figure out the best way to avoid issues in the future. Highly, highly recommended!
Carl H.
Carl H.
08/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
Green Plumber offered the best service I have ever received from a plumber.  Timothy was there immediately when I had a leak.  It was fixed with great care and promptness.  I especially like the fact that Green Plumber uses ecologically sound practices that are kind to the plantet.  In keeping with this value, Green Plumber now offers services in the new grey wash system that allows water discharged from washing machines to go directly to the watering of plants in the garden.  It is is my pleasure to recommend Green Plumber.
Alexandria D.
Alexandria D.
05/04/2016 12:00:00 SA
Thank you so much to the plumbers who came to my home today! They were there for about 30 min. And fixed the problem fast. Very knowledgable and friendly. Thanks again! :)
Andrea B.
Andrea B.
3/22/2013
Timothy is a wonderful, efficient, courteous, and friendly guy and did a great job for us. I would highly recommend The Green Plumber for your plumbing needs. I know I'll be using him again in the future!
Mike B.
Mike B.
10/19/2009
I found The Green Plumber by searching Yelp and chose him because of all the great reviews...and the reviews are right! Timothy arrived on time. Had a big truck full of everything he needed along with my shiny new toilet! He was honest, courteous, helpful, clean (he put cloth covers on his shoes so he wouldn't track dirt into the house. By the time he left he'd gone through 3 sets) and was reasonably priced. With Timothy there were no surprises or surprise costs. I walked back to see how the install was going and saw that he was using a level to make sure the toilet sat just right. That impressed me. He also cleaned the floor where the old toilet sat before installing the new one and ran a nice bead of caulk around the toilet base. While he was there I asked him to check my old floor furnace which I'd never fired up before. The Gas Co. had checked it a couple hours earlier and told me there was no pilot light thingy' and I'd need to replace the whole furnace at a cost of several hundred dollars. Not only did Timothy check it out for soundness he got the pilot light  lit! AND...he also spent a good time vacuuming it out for me. AND...he also checked for leaks in my pipes and got my exterior shut-off valve working which I was told by another plumber the week before would need to be replaced! I highly recommend The Green Plumber. I couldn't be happier with the service or my new toilet!
Scott M.
Scott M.
7/31/2018
The Green Plumber comes through again!   We needed work done on our garbage disposal and I knew that Timothy was the person to call.  As usual he was prompt,  honest,  and efficient.    Our new disposal is now installed and I feel comfortable with the price and the work.   Tim is also just a really good person.  YOU CAN TRUST HIM.
Jen S.
Jen S.
3/13/2013
The Green Plumber saved my toilet's life! I accidentally flushed one of those toilet cleaner sponges down the toilet and tried to plunge it myself. With no luck, I decided to call The Green Plumber.

They answered their phone after hours and immediately booked me for something the following morning. My technician Tony was great! He was super friendly and was out of there in no time.

I highly recommend The Green Plumber for any of your plumbing needs. They're quick, clean, friendly and affordable. Be sure to ask for Tony if you want great results!!
Maria A.
Maria A.
2/25/2010
I was struggling finding a professional and reliable plumber that would fix my kitchen plumbing without overcharging.

I found them in yelp and I'm very happy with their service.  First of all,they were punctual and respectful, the plumber even had shoe covers without us asking for it.  Explained repair work in detail and even gave us $20off on the parts.  

In addition, repair work/parts has 1 year warranty.

Thank you Green Plumber!
Roger H.
Roger H.
4/30/2012
Just wanted to add another 5 star interaction with The Green Plumber... called Timothy up on Saturday with a non-emergency, he answered immediately and remembered me straight away. I explained the problem and he offered a Monday am. appt. His guy Tony showed up right on time, the problem was solved in less than an hour, and I was on my merry way. Couldn't ask for better.

I'll say it again - this is a small business that's earned and now kept my trust, and I'll keep going back. Loyalty matters.
Peter G.
Peter G.
7/13/2011
Timothy is awesome!! Great person and true professional! Superb work ethic and his team is awesome as well! Really trustworthy. I left them alone when they were installing an ice maker recently and felt very comfortable with them staying alone in my home! can't say enough about The Green Plumber! you won't regret his service. I have a few plumbing projects I need to do to my new (new to me) home and he's the man for the job!! Thanks Timothy.
Melissa R.
Melissa R.
11/14/2013
Our shower was constantly clogging up.  We had to call a plumber about every 6 weeks to fix it.  The last time we had the issue, we tried a different plumber: Tim, the Green Plumber in Long Beach.  He came out and cleared the drain and told us what the problem was and what the long-term solution was.  

Tim knew all about the homes in Long Beach (where we live) and exactly what the drain looked like under the tub, which was the problem.  He suggested a way to fix the problem long-term.  We liked his suggestion and he took care of it that very day.  That was two years ago and we haven't had to call a plumber for the shower drain since then.  It's been two years!!!

Tim solved our problem.  Why didn't those other plumbers tell us what was causing the problem?  They just kept coming out month after month to clear the drain, but never solved the problem.

I highly recommend Tim and his company, The Green Plumber!
Lucinda M.
Lucinda M.
09/09/2020 12:00:00 SA
Timothy is professional, respectful, reliable, and affordable. He mentioned that he's a third generation plumbing contractor and it shows. He even managed to fix a water pressure issue that previous plumbers claimed was unfixable. Timothy fixed it in no time at all! We are extremely pleased and highly recommend The Green Plumber!
Ben H.
Ben H.
7/26/2016
The Green Plumber Tim was very pleasant, efficient, courteous, and reasonable priced.  He took his shoes off upon entering our place.  He also was very sweet to our 9 month old daughter and offered to work around her nap schedule.  With all that being said his work was also great and most importantly timely.  Definitely recommend him to others.
Marty S.
Marty S.
03/03/2011 12:00:00 SA
I used The Green Plumber after a plumbing problem the week of Christmas. After reviewing all the positive reviews on Yelp about The Green Plumber, I figured I could not go wrong by calling him. Everything everyone had to say about Timothy was absolutely true! He was on time, clean, and was very knowledgeable. I never felt like he was ripping me off, and he actually made recommendations where necessary and told me things that did not need to be repaired! He came to our home for two separate service calls (one plumbing and one furnace related), and I never felt like a prisoner in my home. I felt safe having Timothy in my home.
Timothy may not be the discount plumber people are sometimes searching for, but he was honest and up front about his charges before starting the work. I have never had a problem paying someone for work as long as it was done right. I feel Timothy and his company are the ones to do that work for me. I will call him again for service and have made several recommendation to friends and family for him! Thanks Timothy!
Deborah S.
Deborah S.
4/29/2014
I was having a problem with my water heater they came out same day. Paul was so nice and polite very professional and got his job done pretty quickly! I'm definitely calling them again if i have any plumbing issues and requesting Paul.

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