Naama F.

05/03/2023 12:00:00 SA

I cannot say enough good things about Victor and Victor Jr, his son.
I have now used their services a few times and every time, they excel. Two days ago our on-demand water heater died. Victor came right over and by the end of the day, yesterday, he installed a new (and more efficient) water heater.
Victor is very responsive and makes himself immediately available when we have an emergency. He is very friendly, reasonable, and super professional.
He's definitely my guy!

Susan J.

4/28/2023

I've used them twice and both times it was the best service. Quick to show up and gave great advice as well. I recommend them to everyone!

Verwin G.

11/16/2022

Victor was able to help me out last minute with a clogged toilet. He was very efficient and professional. He explained things well and was even available for follow up questions. Super friendly. I was lucky he was available. I will definitely be calling him again for my plumbing issues.

Rosina R.

5/31/2022

I had a major clog in my kitchen drain and drano didn't work. VRG responded quickly and scheduled a next day appointment. Victor was 40 minutes late, so had to send somebody to finish the job the following day, but they did a very thorough job by replacing the pipes l, drain, and snaking. Victor also informed me that I was missing a P-trap and he explained the importance of a P trap. I appreciate his thoughtfulness. His son did not wear a mask in my house, but I did not set the boundary of asking for him to wear the mask, so I do take some responsibility. Next time I will ask. I also had ask to get a receipt a few times so that I can get reimbursed by my landlord. I would hire VRG again.

Vivian A.

3/14/2022

I am so glad that I chose VRG Plumbing.
Victor was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and affordable.
He analyzed and fixed my low water pressure issue with the upstairs bathtub. Very pleased with his work.

G J.

3/27/2021

Pleased overall with the quality and end result of the faucet installation. Victor jr and Walter came out whom I found to be friendly, knowledgeable and competent. Giving a rating of 3 stars because I was told a price which I assumed to be a flat rate but ended up per hour which I came to understand when time to pay up 1.5 hrs later. Pretty important detail imo especially when you're trying to pay in cash. I chose VRG because the price I was quoted was significantly less than all the other businesses I was in communication with. In the end I paid close to the same cost as the other quotes so I did not receive the savings benefit I had hoped for.

Karen M.

2/24/2022

VRG PLUMBING , Victor Garcia, is incredibly responsive cooking within an hour and a half of my call.
He cleared a seriously clogged shower quickly and cleanly. He is also very personable and reasonable.
We recommend VRG plumbing services.

Jeffrey S.

11/27/2020

VRG Plumbing came highly recommended by a friend. I requested a quote through Yelp last Sunday evening and got a quick response. We chatted and I gave my phone number and they said they'd call me Monday morning. I said I was free between 9am and 11am and they confirmed by saying 'ok'. I never received a call on Monday or any other message via Yelp. I messaged them again through Yelp on Tuesday and never heard anything back. Today is Friday.

Jim P.

8/15/2022

Victor has worked on several projects with me both realestate and my personal home. He and his team are very knoweagble and meticulous. They have restored the old and outdated plumbing in older homes I was refurbishing, replaced water heaters and remodeling in my home. What can I say? I trust him, his team and his work.

Zoe K.

10/31/2020

Texted Victor randomly after finding excellent reviews on yelp and within minutes he replied. Helped me fix my garbage disposal issue over the phone!!! And he would have come in person within the hour.
5 stars + for this business!!! Will definitely be using again if needed.

Christa D.

6/22/2021

Victor has helped us out with a few plumbing issues and I highly recommend him. First of all, he's responsive, communicative, and shows up on time. He's completed all of our repairs super quickly and efficiently, minimizing disruption. And each repair he's made, though they've been somewhat small plumbing issues, has been a big improvement for us.

Having a plumber I know I can rely on gives me such peace of mind.

Phil B.

01/09/2022 12:00:00 SA

Victor is fast and knowledgeable. Very friendly and a hard worker.
He came in to install a broken forged flare Nut and redo the flaring around the pipe. He did it and it turns out that one of the pipe on the P strap needed replacement as well. His rates are affordable and he does a good job. Highly recommend him.

Zach S.

04/11/2022 12:00:00 SA

Another 5-star review for Victor and VRG Plumbing! Our toilet was not flushing and Victor was available the same day and did a great job fixing it without any fuss. And he's a nice guy too!

Rob T.

08/11/2020 12:00:00 SA

I needed a plumber to install a new Moen Pulldown Kitchen Faucet and was referred to text Victor. Texted Victor, got a quote, and him and his partner came to work the same day. The faucet looks great and my mind is at ease knowing it was installed professionally and properly. I will be calling VRG for my future plumbing needs!

Sean D.

7/28/2021

Victor and his team did excellent work for my family and I! We had a very surprising pipe burst under our house. Victor can the day we reached out and immediately got to work. He figured out how to turn off water for our home, give us water to a portion of our house while he did work, and then got his crew in the next day to install all new pipes. When there was an issue with our water pressure that wasn't even caused by their repairs, his crew came back promptly and fixed it. All is well and the price was great. Absolutely recommend!

Bea D.

04/09/2022 12:00:00 SA

Tony came and did an a great assessment and gave us options. He replaced our leaking hot water heater with ease, quickness and professionalism. He has been added to my contacts as our go-to plumber to call!

Ms. L.

02/10/2022 12:00:00 SA

We had a clogged pipe in our kitchen sink. I knew this was beyond my ability to fix, so I found VRG on Yelp. I called at 12:30pm, and they were on site by 3:30pm! They quickly assessed the situation and snaked the pipe. It was quick, efficient, and a totally reasonable charge. I will definitely call VRG if/when another plumbing issue arises. Thank you!

Lance K.

9/26/2020

I had a plumbing emergency on a Saturday and my usual plumbers were unavailable. I found Victor and he replied promptly through text. He asked for a photo of the problem, and quickly scheduled Ely to come within the hour.

Ely arrived, and dealt with the problem swiftly and effectively. A life saver. I have a new go-to plumber.

Sine J.

3/16/2022

Responsive and did a great job! They answered a late night request for help and came the next morning. Would hire them again!

Bailey L.

10/19/2021

VIctor was quick, efficient, fastidious and quite reasonable in the cost of repairing a leaking toilet for us. It was easy to tell from his approach, determination of the specific problem, and definitive repair that every-
thing was old-hat for him. He cleaned up completely after the job. Everything done with a pleasant, cheerful attitude.

Daniel Y.

3/30/2022

Pipe broke in the basement one evening. Victor came right away, diagnosed and fixed the problem. I thought it was going to cost an arm and a leg but his prices were more than reasonable. He is now my go to plumber.

Jessica L.

02/01/2021 12:00:00 SA

We had a great experience working with Victor. He installed a leak detection device attached to our main water line, replaced our water heater, and repaired a pipe leak. He was attentive, kind and punctual. We also felt that his pricing was reasonable and work was well done. Best of all, a few days later he checked in on us to make sure the work was still satisfactory. Wonderful customer service! Would highly recommend for all plumbing needs.

Katherine B.

01/12/2021 12:00:00 SA

Victor texted me back right away when I reached out to find a plumber to fix our under-sink kitchen filter installation, which my husband and I attempted to do on our own and it went awry. He was able to come by within 24 hours of my request (which wasn't an emergency, so I was quite satisfied with that response time). He showed us the problem, even explained how to remove our cabinet drawers to facilitate future plumbing issues and fixed it within one hour. Very reasonable charge for such prompt and professional service. ($130). Thank you Victor Garcia/VRG! We will be using VRG for future plumbing issues.

J M.

01/04/2021 12:00:00 SA

This should be your plumber from now on. Fast response, efficient friendly service, and reasonable prices. We had Victor out to install a new kitchen faucet and he fixed the old one and I returned the new one. Best case scenario. This service is legit and Victor is such a nice guy.

Bob G.

2/15/2021

I'm renovating a bathroom and needed some plumbing work done to move water lines for a shower. Victor responded to my request on Saturday and had his guys at my place Monday morning. The were on time, knowledgeable, polite and did excellent work. I have two more bathrooms to renovate and VRG Plumbing will be who I call first!

Kevin T.

07/06/2020 12:00:00 SA

I have used VRG plumbing twice. The first time was to fix leaky plumbing under by kitchen sink. And, today (the 2nd time) to replace a leaky water main valve.

In both cases, Victor responded to my text requests for an appointment within 30 minutes, and was able to actually do the repairs quickly, professionally and at reasonable rates.

I recommend VRG Plumbing!

Kasia W.

8/14/2020

I was in a pickle and needed a plumber to come remove some old rusted water hoses before Lowe's could hook up our new washer. Found Victor on Yelp and requested a quote. He called me within 10 mins, I walked him thru the issue and he said he could have his plumbers over to our location later in the day. They were able to remove both hoses (one of them took some extra work) and and hook up the new ones within the hour. Awesome service, would recommend and will definitely call for future needs.

Jeffrey W.

7/28/2020

No-nonsense, solid work. Made it really easy on us. Fair pricing. Very responsive via text. Highly recommend!

Alison C.

10/15/2020

Victor was great to work with from start to finish. Readily communicated. Made himself available day of. His estimate was significantly lower than others and he even fixed an issue not on my list all within less than an hour's time without any extra charge. Hire him!

Jeremy S.

10/06/2020 12:00:00 SA

Victor came over when a DIY plumbing project took a turn for the worst and saved the day! Reasonable pricing, great service, and even drove over to the hardware store to get an extra piece he needed for the job. Would definitely use again!

Kat J.

12/14/2018

I cannot recommend Victor, and VRG Plumbing more highly. I had a bunch of little plumbing issues that I had been avoiding dealing with. Finally, it became clear that I had a pressing plumbing issue that could not be put off...plunging and snaking was no longer enough to deal with my only toilet. I called around and realized that plumbers are very much in demand and very busy!

[Since this is long, I want to put up front that this is an owner run Oakland business that is fast and friendly! If you believe in supporting the little guy, give Victor your business.]

I called and talked directly to Victor. He was in San Francisco on a job, but agreed to stop by in the evening. As promised, he showed up, having been delayed by traffic, but advising me of that fact.

His snake was not enough either. He advised me that if he went to the next step and was not able to fix it, I would be without my only toilet for the night. Sure enough, I had good news and bad news: the overall plumbing was not failing, but the toilet itself had a problem, and I would be visiting my friendly neighbors. Since I have an old corner toilet, I feared that it would be very difficult to replace. Victor advised me that he would make some calls and see if he could locate one. He also gave me details of his schedule with a commitment to return the following afternoon. I did research, and could not find a toilet. However, he texted me in the morning that he had located one. We agreed that it made sense to proceed with new toilet. He kept me apprised and arrived as agreed with my new toilet. Quickly I had a fancy new water saving toilet installed.

I mentioned a couple of other issues that I had and, he quickly diagnosed that I did not have sufficient hot water pressure. Voila, all my avoided items were fixed in a moment!

He was more than fair on the hours he charged me, especially since he had gone to the supply house and picked up the toilet in addition to spending the time calling around to locate the toilet.

Victor Garcia could not have been more friendly and professional.

Ehab B.

7/16/2020

Victor is a plumber's plumber. He came to fix a clogged sink and toilet issue, and immediately diagnosed and fixed the problems quickly and at a fair price. But more importantly, he knows his stuff and is easy to talk with. Highly recommended.

Joshua W.

07/05/2020 12:00:00 SA

Fast service. Handled a complicated fix quickly and professionally. Couldn't be happier.

Bi M.

2/13/2022

We used VRG Plumbing's services again and continue to be grateful for such a reliable team, including Victor Jr, many of whom we had met the previous time around and who remembered their work last time. It is hard to deny the value of a plumber who has a continuing relationship to your home. This time, an aging pipe joint (not their work) in the yard detached and they replaced it with care. Along the way we asked them to look at what appeared to be a slow leak creating moisture at the bottom of our front steps. They found pinhole leaks in several locations along the old water supply pipe to the main, and replaced it for us, weaving the new pipe through tree roots, while bringing it up to code and moving the water shutoff to a more accessible location. We are now breathing a sigh of relief that we are no longer wasting water. Affordable rates, hard work, and excellent service. Thank you again, VRG Plumbing!

Nirav P.

8/18/2020

Phenomenal service. We had a pipe that broke late Thursday night after 9 pm and VRG sent someone over within 30 minutes. Excellent communication and did the job. Highly recommend!

Gary M.

7/30/2021

VRG plumbing is professional, reliable, and did a great job for us on our plumbing repairs.

Lannie s.

10/11/2020 12:00:00 SA

Called, they called back, Set time same day, on time and did a great job and very neat with clean up. Thanks guys. Lannie

Honest Mom M.

3/29/2017

VRG plumbing company. Victor was recommended by next-door my Danville neighborhood website. I failed an exterior house inspection by the town of Danville who are sticklers for safety and needed help urgently before my permit expired. Victor came out and replaced the seismic gas emergency shut off valve the same day I called. Ironically enough my shower valve snapped recently so I called him out again. He returned the next day and replaced the cartridge and I'm up and running again. His attention to detail is excellent. Looking around the neighborhood he definitely secured my gas seismic valve better better than my neighbors since he used secure brackets etc. He does not appear to cut corners. Will definitely use him again for any plumbing needs.
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J P.

02/06/2021 12:00:00 SA

Quick and communicative, ready to help and got it done ASAP. Price was fair and I'll definitely use them again.

David D.

09/04/2020 12:00:00 SA

Victor showed up and looked over what I thought was a small project but thanks to 33 year old plumbing turned out to be a much bigger problem. Couple that with the EBMUD Water meter and valve breaking, the project took much longer than expected. Victor knew exactly what to do and even waited for the EBMUD folks to show and shut the water off so he could fix my main water shut-off valve problem. I want to thank him and his crew for fixing everything. And his prices were great! I would highly recommend him to anyone with a plumbing problem. His number is now in my contacts (just in case ).

Becky U.

06/01/2021 12:00:00 SA

We sprung a leak (landscaping mishap!) on our front yard water main and had to have the city turn off our water Saturday evening of Memorial Day weekend. I texted Victor at 8pm that evening, and he replied immediately that he could send somebody on Memorial Day morning. His pricing was incredibly transparent and reasonable, and Ely did a great job resolving our issue quickly. Quick communication, great availability, fair price, quality work... you can't ask for much more than that!

Susan P.

12/21/2020

These guys were great. We realized a pipe had broken on Saturday night before Christmas and turned off our water main to limit the damage. Even though they were supposed to have Sunday off, a crew came to our rescue. They came out on Sunday to repair it, enabling us to turn our water back on during this busy time of year. They adhered to Covid protocols. and fixed the pipe quickly and for a reasonable price. They went above and beyond, and we appreciated the great service.

Kay W.

8/29/2020

Victor was responsive, professional and efficient. Our flush valve died. Despite working with another plumber to diagnose the problem and purchasing the corrective part, the company was unable to schedule time to fix the toilet. One call to Victor was all it took. He came out same day and fixed the problem. We'll use his service again and again.

Michael A.

02/11/2021 12:00:00 SA

We discovered our hot water heater had gone off for no clear reason on a Friday evening, and when I tried to re light the pilot I was getting danger alert symbols and seeing flashing/hearing noises in the pilot light area. Victor responded to my call within minutes, and was at our house with an hour- on a FRIDAY NIGHT! He was friendly, courteous and helpful, and didn't try to upset me on anything, just helped me fix the problem and even checked on the warranty date for the heater. Though I did have to pay the full hour minimum rate for a very short visit, he said he'd give me a credit in future, which I appreciated! I will definitely call Victor at VRG again next time I have a plumbing need.

Susan Q.

7/20/2018

Victor is excellent...my hero. Bathroom pedestal sink was broken away from wall. Called Victor after I bought new cabinet sink and he came same day to remove the old one and install the new one. He had questions along the way and truly listened to me.
Highly recommended!!!

David S.

08/10/2020 12:00:00 SA

Thorough, meticulous, thoughtful, on-time, reliable, friendly, and reasonably priced. Work quality was EXCELLENT. I couldn't ask for more. Victor was great.

Amy S.

10/08/2020 12:00:00 SA

Victor is professional, honest, responds in a timely manner, explains everything in detail, and is also kind. His prices are fair too. During Covid-19 times, it's difficult to trust a stranger to be in your home but I knew I could trust him and that he would indeed keep his mask on the entire time and he kept his distance when we had to converse. He worked so fast- we were impressed. Please hire Victor, you will be glad you did.

Mark G.

9/20/2020

Victor did an excellent job diagnosing a difficult issue with a classic shower faucet, finding a source for a nonstandard part and repairing the fixture. Professional and responsive. I highly recommend VRG pluming.

Alvaro I.

11/07/2019 12:00:00 SA

For anyone looking for a plumber, I would highly recommend Victor and his team. He helped us with the rough plumbing, finish plumbing and radiant heating for our ADU. He is kind, responsible, personable and, above all, good at what he does. We passed all inspections without any issues. Thank you again Victor!

Lawrence D.

10/16/2020

Victor was awesome. He is very reasonably priced, does not try to oversell you and does an A+ job. Highly recommend.

Laura S.

8/31/2020

Victor is THE ABSOLUTE best. We've used him time and again because he's not only a great plumber, he is SUPER responsive. We were having a leak on a stormy night last winter and he came out within the hour. Who does that?!?! Every time he goes above and beyond. And his work is always impeccable. I feel so lucky we found him.

Mark G.

7/29/2020

These guys showed up on time and did a great kitchen sink repair on SUNDAY. They were fast and the work was perfect. Also extremely responsive and courteous. I will use them again.

Mama D.

7/24/2020

Victor and his team are honestly amazing. They communicate often, work around your schedule, and are extremely knowledgeable. We have rented the same place for more than 8 years, and have had a number of different plumbers over the years, but Victor and his team are the best by far because they actually KNOW what they are doing & can explain things very well. Our neighbors bath was draining into our bath...(gross, right?) They knew exactly what was going on and how to fix it! They are very kind, responsible, respectful, and KNOWLEDGEABLE! I reccomend VRG Plumbing 100%!

Mauricio M.

11/13/2017

Victor went above and beyond. I had a complete plumbing job in Oakland. It was a three(3) story home with city permits.
I called two other Plumbers and once they saw the job and noticed permits had been pulled and inspections would be performed they either refused the job or one instance the bid came in 10k higher. I called Victor and he saved the job and budget.
Victor knew all the City Of Oakland plumbing codes. Passed all inspections thanks to Victor and his Team at VRG Plumbing.
Highly recommend VRG plumbing.

Kathleen Q.

07/05/2020 12:00:00 SA

We had an outdoor faucet break off as we tried to replace it, on a Sunday night of a holiday weekend. We would have been totally without water if this couldn't have been repaired. VRG promptly returned our text and had someone at our house within an hour. The problem was quickly and professionally fixed, and the charges were very reasonable, especially for an emergency visit. We'll happily call VRG again!

Ken H.

8/29/2020

Victor was ver responsive, prompt, and professional. Reasonable hourly rate and finished timely. Highly recommended.

Laurie F.

7/29/2020

My mom had a tub faucet leak. Victor responded within 2 hrs and solved the problem quickly, professionally and for reasonable cost. Thank you VRG Plumbing!

Betsy B.

06/04/2018 12:00:00 SA

Of course plumbing problems happen on the weekend. So Saturday we tried to snake the upstairs sink clog, tried again Sunday, and finally admitted defeat. After reading other reviews, we called VRG Plumbing and left a message. Victor called back quickly, and offered to come that night. Victor was completely professional. He texted when he was leaving and estimated arrival time. Yay! Unfortunately, the problem wasn't the indoors piping but our 80-something year old exterior pipes outside the house. He advised us that he would have to return the next day with new pipe and a ladder but the job would only take one hour. The next day, Victor texted when he was leaving, and arrived promptly with another employee. True to their word, they installed new exterior pipe within an hour. The price was very reasonable. We highly recommend VRG Plumbing.

Andrew P.

3/26/2019

My review is going to mirror what everyone else has written! Topp notch service across the board.

We had an absolute pain in the rear end of an experience with a home remodel. One of the biggest issues was in regard to our water heater and radiant floor heating. We were told you can use tankless ... then we were told you can use tankless ... anyway it went back and forth and was a major headache.

Then we found Victor - ALL problems solved!!! I spoke with Victor on the phone. He was responsive via text message as well. He came to check out the issue and parts we purchased. Within a week, that entire issue and headache was gone. Brilliant ... but we're not done yet!

Then we noticed some random water on our bathroom floor (had NOTHING to do with Victor's prior work). I gave him a call. We set up a time for him to come check it out. He fixed the issue on the spot!

We couldn't be happier with his communication, reliability, and quality of work. I've even asked him for recommendations for other repair work we need to have done!

We give him the highest recommendation possible!

Chris M.

4/30/2019

Victor's service was fast and friendly. I had a disrupted gas line at my building so I contacted VRG and received a response almost immediately. We set up an inspection and in almost no time at all the repairs were done! Highly recommended neighborhood service from a real professional. Thanks Victor!

Alex S.

02/03/2017 12:00:00 SA

My kitchen sink drain was clogged and backing up almost to the top of the sink. We called Victor and he showed up the very next day to take care of the issue. Within 5min he was all setup, and within 15min he had assessed the issue and what the problem was. Within 30min he had cleaned out the pipe and also showed us that things weren't quite up to code with how the drainage was setup under the sink.

I appreciated how quickly he worked to solve the problem, his ability and logic in pointing out areas that needed improvement, his honesty, and his reasonable pricing. I will definitely be having him back to make the adjustments that he pointed out needed to be made!

Brent S.

3/28/2017

Victor at VRG plumbing is awesome. First, he was quick to respond to my initial call. We immediately set up an appointment and he came out to diagnose all of my problems and answer all the questions that I had about plumbing. We had just bought a home and he helped to clarify many of the questions we had about the home inspection that was done and their recommendations for repairs. Thanks to Victor, we found out that some repairs were necessary and some were not. He offered a plan for tackling all the needed issues and at a very reasonable price compared to the other quotes we had. He spent the next Saturday at our home and fixed everything with a few add-ons at our agreed price. He was very professional, prompt, and left everything clean and tidy when he left.

We will definitely call him again if/when we need anything else.

Thank you VRG plumbing!

Jon F.

3/23/2017

Victor is responsive, pro-active, detail-oriented and able to fix things others are not.

Edward Y.

2/20/2017

I am a restaurant owner in Oakland - I have used more plumbers than you can imagine for a variety of commercial plumbing needs. This specific job, I needed to move a grease trap from under the bar to replace it under a three compartment in the kitchen. Victor came out, provided a reasonable quote, and came out two days later to do the work in the morning. Very pleased with the prompt and professional service! Thanks for the great work!

Patti B.

2/21/2017

I called Victor during a plumbing emergency a few weeks ago. I was so stressed out because neither I nor my husband was at home at the time, were tied up in meetings and we were both breaking out of those meetings to call around to find a good plumber who could assist us on the same day. I left a voice mail message for Victor and he responded within 15 minutes. Victor assured me that he could make it over as soon as he finished the job that he was on. He met my husband at our home within 2 hours and addressed the problem. Without his assistance I can only imagine the mess we would have had on our hands. Thank you Victor!!

Martin T.

11/28/2016

Our sewer backed up midday before Thankgiving when we had house guests staying with us. VRG had installed a sewer access point for us a year or two prior so I called them. Victor said he'd come by to clean it out but was in San Francisco and would come over to our north Oakand house afterwards. He later called to say it would be six before he could be over and then called from on the road to say traffic congestion was delaying him. He arrived around 645PM and after running the snake about 25 feet in , his machine broke a key part. We thought we'd be without toilets for Thanksgiving, But Victor did no give up. He went to Home Depot to rent a machine and completed the job by 9PM. Service beyond the call of duty.

patrick m.

3/19/2017

Victor and his team are amazing. His team was pretty busy so I thought I would use another plumber for my rough work, that didn't work out so great. Once VRG was available they fixed all the issues from the other plumbers. They also had creative ideas on how to customize some of my faucets for a more perfect fit. They are really quick when they get there and their pricing was very reasonable. If you have faucets/plumping that needs to look amazing and work great, VRG is the place to go.

Cyrus M.

01/05/2017 12:00:00 SA

We had an emergency pipe blasting water in our upstairs, and Victor came within 15 minutes to save us from emptying buckets and swamping all the electric downstairs. He needed a part and tried to get it, but since it was 9 at night everything was closed, so he figured it out and soldered some stuff together to fix our problem. An emergency, a holiday, and still the price was totally reasonable. We later had him do some other stuff, also complicated and we were worried because you know how it usually goes, but he finished the day of quick and clean. Recommended.

steve P.

04/11/2019 12:00:00 SA

I had a tough kitchen faucet install, Victor and his team were able to do the work the next day, they did a great job and cleaned up after themselves. Their price was reasonable. I will definitely call him next time.

kristina b.

07/12/2018 12:00:00 SA

I highly recommend Victor! On Tuesday at 5pm, I noticed a gas smell in my house and PGE came over and told me that we had several gas leaks along our main line, behind our stove, and behind our dryer. They shut down our gas and said they wouldnt be able to turn it back on until we had a plumber come and fix it all-- a nightmare for 2 working professionals who need to shower before work! I found Victor on Yelp, and called him at about 6:30pm on Tuesday night and told him what happened. He said that he had an appointment in the morning that he would try to move to accomodate me, and that he would text me within the hour with an update. True to his word, he texted me less than 30 minutes after we hung up, and said he would be at my house at 7am the next morning to fix it. He showed up on time for our appointment with his team, got straight to work, and was so communicative and informative to us (we are new homebuyers so this was all a shock). By 12pm, he had fixed over a dozen gas leaks he found in our house, got our gas back on, and we called PGE and they came back out, inspected it and gave us gold stars. Victor quite literally and figuratively saved our lives. So grateful we found him and we will definitely work with him again! Highly recommend!!

andrea c.

6/23/2014

Fast, efficient, and extremely knowledgable. Victor installed a vintage claw foot tub in my bathroom getting it in just the right spot including moving the originally set pipes to the appropriate location and getting all of the hardware setup without even the hint of a leak anywhere. Victor and his team throughout my home renovation process have helped me with outdoor and indoor plumbing projects always providing fantastic results while providing advice each step of the way to make sure the job is done both how i want as well as knowing what the city inspectors will be looking for.

I have been calling Victor for help since 2011, and while i hope my plumbing problems stop in the near future, it's nice to know there are good, honest, and reliable plumbing contractors out there!

Cara L.

08/02/2016 12:00:00 SA

Victor's my guy whenever I need a plumber. Always quick to show up and works efficiently to fix the problem. All round quality dude.

Greg S.

01/06/2016 12:00:00 SA

Victor did a great job and was responsive and fast. I needed him to install a faucet over the Thanksgiving holiday and he made himself available. Was very pleased.

Sarah V.

8/20/2018

Victor is a true professional. He is responsive, honest, accurate with estimates and precise. What's more, his crew is respectful, mindful of their surroundings and clean. I was very, very impressed with VRG. And this all comes from the daughter of a high-end designer/contractor. I have very high standards from watching my dad and his subcontractors over the years. VRG met every standard.

Cathy F.

9/16/2017

Victor is personable, knowledgeable, fair, practical and his prices are reasonable. Communicating schedule with him for our non-emergency work was simple (by text) and he displayed great flexibility with my schedule. I highly recommend VRG Plumbing. He is a gentleman and a pleasure to work with.

Greg C.

11/06/2015 12:00:00 SA

Victor is first rate and honest. He is the go-to plumber for myself and my family. It makes such a difference to have someone to call for home repairs that you know has your best interest in mind and not simply going through the motions.

Steven G.

09/05/2016 12:00:00 SA

I discovered on a Saturday morning that my water heater was broken. (Amazing how this always seems to happen on a weekend!) I called a couple places that Yelp said were open, and Victor was the only one to respond. He was able to come out and evaluate the problem within a couple hours, showing me both how the heater had failed, and why. It was clear I needed a new one. He said the place he gets his supplies was not open until Monday. (See above re: weekends) There were a couple minor communication problems, but he and his crew came out on Monday, doing the agreed-upon job for the agreed-upon (reasonable) price, and I had hot water again.
If a similar situation came up, I'd be happy to call him again.

Margaret L.

10/15/2017

Victor was awesome! He is very knowledgeable, and he works efficiently. He is incredibly busy, but came out the next day (on a Sunday) to help me take care of a problem at the house. He is a real professional, and he is honest. He took the time to explain how he would approach the problem -- from a simple fix that might solve the issue, to a more costly replacement of the water heater. We ended up resolving the issue with the simple fix. I would absolutely hire him again.

Jeff B.

10/03/2015 12:00:00 SA

Victor and his crew are the best! He promptly returned a call on the weekend and was at my home in under an hour. Honest, efficient, and friendly! He'll be the first person that I call from now on. High quality work and done quickly! Highly recommended!

Adrienne S.

09/09/2015 12:00:00 SA

Victor is wonderful. He's easy to work with, arrived on time and solved our issue. I've hired him several times now. He's our go-to plumber!

Reginald H.

12/22/2017

My parents needed a leaky main water line replaced. Victor came in with the best quote and did the job in three hours. Couldn't be more impressed.

Adam and Stacey W.

11/25/2014

I've been using Victor for years. He's my go-to plumber for everything, big or small. I have complete trust in him, he's earned it. Never think twice that he's cutting corners or overcharging (unlike some other plumbers). I highly recommend him to all my friends and family in the Bay Area.

Erin B.

5/25/2016

Victor arrived at our house less than hour after we got in touch with him...We needed someone to fix a leak behind our fridge.

He was super efficient, friendly, and provided a lot of teaching on how things work. We will be using his services again for sure!

Jim P.

7/26/2017

VRG was quick to respond to my initial call, provided a competitive bid and maintained great communication throughout the entire process. When they arrived they were very conscious to wear booties in the house and painstakingly put them on and off when going in ad out -I surely appreciated their conscientiousness. When we came to creating the actual design, they worked with me and were able to execute exactly what I wanted. I felt great working with them.

Theresa W.

11/02/2015 12:00:00 SA

I have only good things to say about Victor--he is prompt, personable, hard working and honest. It's rarely fun to need a plumber, and Victor is not only easy to have around but I completely trust him to get the job done well.

Kelli B.

3/27/2018

Praise for Victor who came through promptly and professionally when I contacted him about a plumbing problem that had forced us to turn off the water main to our house. He arrived first thing the next morning (after keeping me apprised of his timing via text) and assessed the problem quickly. Our old plumbing required new parts which he was able to locate and replace that morning all at a fair price. Best experience I've ever had with a plumber!

Paul B.

7/25/2014

VRG Plumbing (Victor Garcia) is great. I have used him several times and the only plumber I will use. He is: dependable and comes quick when needed, works efficiently, does quality work, honest and fair with pricing, and has a dependable team. I have used him for: general plumbing repair, snaking/clearing lines, and installing new pipe. Will use him soon to install a new tankless water heater. Victor is head and shoulders above several other plumbers I tried before being recommended to him. I give VRG a top star rating. I wish other trade people/contractors were as dependable.

M.L. G.

5/22/2017

Victor's very reasonable, punctual, and honest. He's going to be our go-to guy from now on whenever we have plumbing problems.

Camille D.

11/14/2017

Victor is as professional as it gets. He has a reliable work ethic and a deep understanding of plumbing code. He's also very honest. There was sewer smell coming from my guest bathroom, and several plumbers wanted to rip open walls and charge an arm and a leg. He started troubleshooting for simple, lower-cost solutions, and it ended up being as simple as needing a p-trap! He's very likable and a really great communicator. I look forward to working with him again, and could not recommend him more highly.

Robert D.

4/26/2017

Victor has been my go-to plumber for a few years. When I have a plumbing issue, I call Victor and he usually returns my call within a couple hours He routinely is prompt for appointments, and is usually able to quickly diagnose the problem. He has replaced my water heater, 3 toilets, solved a couple plumbing mysteries, and repaired some drainage issues. He always cleans up any mess. It never feels like he's trying to sell me products, and make a profit on the mark-up. Instead, he recommended a replacement toilet and I priced it, and ordered it myself for him to install. Given his reliability, I have no doubt that I will continue to call Victor for all my plumbing needs

Yaira C.

04/02/2017 12:00:00 SA

VRG plumbing came by after hours on a Saturday night and fixed our water heater that had sprung a leak. They responded right away when I texted and arrived within the hour. They fixed the leak and even did some clean up.

Stan K.

08/05/2016 12:00:00 SA

Victor at VRG is the man. He has done a number of jobs or me both at my home and commercial units. Every time was done right, fast and on-time. He's very reliable and his rates are reasonable too so I feel compelled to let everyone know.

Joanna P.

1/17/2017

We have had Victor fix plumbing problems in our house in Montclair 3 times now. He has always been prompt, professional and friendly. Most importantly, he fixed a job that was botched by a previous plumber from a large chain company. Victor's fix was less expensive and he came up with more creative solutions to the problem. My sister also hired Victor for a large plumbing job that required breaking concrete in the driveway and installing a pipe leading to the sewer line. Again, he fixed a mistake that the original plumber made and VRG's cost was much less. We will definitely hire him again.

Pat C.

12/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

What a great guy! Victor and his assistant arrived on time. I had asked him to replace my garbage disposal that I thought had a burnt out motor. Instead he diagnosed the problem as simply something stuck (I couldn't find it) and took care of that. So I asked him to fix a toilet leak and he replaced a pipe joint - in a jiffy. And all at a very reasonable price. I will certainly call him again if I need something.

Mary K.

4/18/2017

Victor and his team are extremely professional and I would highly recommend VRG for any of your plumbing needs. He has worked on our radiant heated floor system and various other projects.

Elizabeth V.

01/12/2017 12:00:00 SA

This is the second time I've used Victor. Had a little trouble matching up dates and times with him this time (he's a hard worker and moving target) but it wasn't an emergency once we did match up, he came later in the day than I expected him to be available. He had a new, taller toilet available in his truck and installed it quickly and expertly. Nice guy and easy to work with!

beth S.

7/26/2015

I have hired Victor for both big and small jobs over many years. I first met him when he worked for a well-known high priced Berkeley based company. That company made three trips to my house failing the first two times until Victor came over and immediately solved the problem.. Since he went 'solo' he has been my go to guy. It is almost like having a plumber in the family, in that you know he will do the absolute best job, for a very fair price. I always want to overpay him for the quality work that he does. Hire him if you want to get your money's worth, and the best quality workmanship. You won't find a more competent or professional plumber, nor a nicer man.

c w.

06/04/2015 12:00:00 SA

I've been using Victor for about 15 years now. He replaced 20 foot of sewer line, and lots of other jobs big and small. He's an awesome plumber--he gets it right the first time! He always seems to have the parts he need on his truck. I really couldn't be happier. And as an added bonus, his brother Ovideo is just as good an electrician and his other brother Edgar is a very reasonable carpenter/contractor--he just finished an in-law kitchen for me. And they are all super nice guys!

Jeff L.

11/01/2015 12:00:00 SA

Careful- this review is so good you might not believe it. But you should.

My water heater started leaking furiously last night - a huge problem, since I had house guests. I knew only enough to turn the water off in the whole house and call my brother, who works as a carpenter in Oakland and knows everybody. He gave me the name of a friend, an electrician, who I hired to do some work a couple of years ago. Turns out the electrician's brother, Victor, is a plumber. Victor returned my call right away and told me he would be at my place this morning (Sunday morning!) at 8 am. That's exactly when he showed up. 2 hours later, my water heater was installed, and my house guests and my family and I were good to go. The price was totally reasonable for any day of the week, much less a Sunday. Also because the leak in the old heater was hard to stop, and because it was near some carpet, I figured a tradesman was going to be making a bit of a mess but, hey, you have to crack eggs to make an omelet. In fact, he put down tarps and so forth and the carpet was every bit as clean when he left as when he arrived. He's a totally first-rate guy who did great work at a great price and in a real pinch. Highly recommended. And, for what it's worth, his brother is a fabulous electrician!

Jared M.

1/16/2016

Victor was amazing. He was there immediately when we had a major plumbing issue and worked for hours to make sure it was completely fixed and the lines were all clear. I highly recommend them to anyone as they were professional, hardworking, and did highly quality work.

Hans G.

07/09/2016 12:00:00 SA

Always ready to help when I contact them! Quality, conscientious work, reasonably priced. Have used them for years and will continue to depend on their expertise!

Arthur R.

11/25/2015

These guys are great! Excellent work; creative thinking to install plumbing in difficult places. They work hard, work fast, price fairly, and are very friendly. Pleasure to do business with them. Can't say enough about Victor and his group of guys.

Leslie S.

11/04/2015 12:00:00 SA

I highly recommend Victor Garcia and his company VRG Plumbing. He returned our call within an hour on Thursday and came to our home on Saturday to clear a large amount of concrete from our downspout and pipe. He is efficient, thorough, friendly and reasonable. He will be our go to guy for all our plumbing needs. A great find!

Kathleen B.

06/08/2014 12:00:00 SA

I have owned my home for 28 years. During that time, I have had both positive and negative experiences when hiring a professional to maintain, repair or upgrade my home. The only consistently positive experience has been the 13 years that I have been hiring Victor of VRG Plumbing. Victor has repaired leaks, unclogged drains, fixed a sewer line under my house that had become disconnected, installed new fixtures and new toilets. Each time, Victor has responded quickly to my calls, He sets up an appointment during the first call and then arrives on time and stays until the problem is resolved or the installation is complete. Victor is honest, knowledgeable and conscientious all the while charging very competitive rates. I highly recommend Victor of VRG Plumbing.

J. J.

06/02/2014 12:00:00 SA

Victor has come to our rescue many times. We have an older home so we were glad when he previous owner recommended Victor as a great plumber. He was right! Victor is very responsive, has great rates, and does quality work. Victor has been our plumber for 4 years now and has helped us with our cistern pump, ancient plumbing, and most recently (after PG&E told us they could not come out for 3 days) a gas problem. He is an honest, super nice person, too. We highly recommed VRG plumbing!

Denis N.

5/17/2015

The first time I called Victor was after seeing these reviews which sounded almost too good to be true.
I needed a gas line brought in from the utility room under the kitchen straight up to my new gas range. I had already gotten an estimate from another plumber who kept asking me how I wanted it done (I'm not a plumber!). Victor instead started adding up all the BTUs from my appliances, fireplace, furnace, water heaters, etc... before informing me of how it needed to be done. His estimate was very reasonable unlike the other plumber's. He showed up on schedule and did a great job hooking up the line. That was several months ago.

Now comes the better part of my review. We started our full kitchen remodel, removed our old 70's cabinets and discovered that the plumbing was actually on the outside of the walls! (instead of embedded in the walls). We had our kitchen contractor on site, and the pipes kept him from being able to attach the new cabinets to the walls, so it felt like the project was going to hit a major delay. I left a message for Victor the next day at 6:30am. He called about an hour to an hour and a half later apologizing for not calling back right away... Really?? :o)
I was at work and he said he was on another project a few miles away from my house and would go over there to see what could be done. He needed to see how much room was in the wall so asked my contractor to open it up a little, take phone pics and send them to him that day so he could come prepared the very next day around 8am to embed all the water and drain pipes, WHICH HE DID!!! He brought his crew that morning and worked all morning, only to charge me a very reasonable amount. The project got right back on track thanks to him.

So who has ever heard of a busy highly rated plumber not only returning calls, but showing up and doing the job on an emergency basis all the while charging you his usual reasonable rates?

Thank you Victor!

Lynda D.

08/01/2013 12:00:00 SA

Victor is a great find. We've had him do our bathroom remodel, hot water on demand, adding an outdoor spigot, troubleshooting and sewer cleaning. He'll be our first choice for the sewer lateral next year. He's really pleasant, dependable, funny, and charges reasonable fees. I've recommended him to my friends and neighbors with good results. For years, he worked for one of the most high-end companies in the Bay Area, and we were lucky to find him when he had struck out on his own. We've been using him for about six years. It's a relief to know someone you can count on.

Jamie K.

11/18/2014

Water was leaking under my kitchen sink and I could not stop the flow. I also had drainage problems. I needed a plumber immediately. VRG (Victor Garcia) was recommended by a neighbor who spoke very highly of him. I called him right away. He answered his phone and came over that afternoon. He quickly analyzed what needed to be done. The parts soon arrived and he went out of his way to come over at 5:00pm to fix the leak and replace the old plumbing and garbage disposal under my sink. Victor is smart, caring, trustworthy, efficient and reasonably priced. I finally have a great plumber! Thank you Victor.

Brendan C.

09/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

VRG is great - responsive, professional and accurate. I trust him with our home's plumbing and will continue to call him in for routine repairs as well as new construction.