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I can't believe I'm the first person to review JR and Norm's Plumbing. These guys have been such a lifesaver for me over the years - they've installed my water heater, done the plumbing for my bathroom remodel, and generally been quick to respond when any other issue involving water comes up.

I had to call JR at Norms this morning after we noticed funky odors for a couple of days, we checked under the house this morning and sure enough there was a pool of water in the crawl space from a leaking drain pipe. Upon further inspection, the backup had pushed its way up an old drain in the bathroom that had never been capped, so now I also have a soaked closet and mildew farm. Oh joy. Oh rapture.

JR is just the best, he's great to work with and reasonably priced. I've never had to bring in another contractor to fix something he or his guys screwed up (which I cannot say about other plumbers I've hired.)  I have a rule now that nobody but JR touches my pipes.

If you are in the Long Beach, Cerritos, Lakewood, Bellflower, Paramount area you will not go wrong with Norms. (Picture is of JR outside my house, he'll be back tomorrow replacing the drain from the kitchen all the way out....)

We are in escrow and need things fixed before we close.
Another plumbing company came out and quoted us over $900 for two small leaks. Rick was able to come out the same day and fix both leaks for $250.  Very happy customers!

Ben is my new go-to handyman! I'd been dealing with a faulty kitchen faucet for months, and Ben was able to evaluate and fix the issue within an hour. His deep expertise, responsiveness and warmth made the whole experience a breeze -- he even took a look at some other fix-it needs around the house, and offered sage advice at no charge. Even my puppy loved him (which is saying a lot!). Wish I could give Ben six stars, he's truly top-notch. I'll definitely hire him in the future, and recommend him to friends.

My aunt had a plumbing issue and wasn't aware of it due to dementia. I found out about the issue and was in need of help ASAP. I said a quick prayer and came to yelp! I checked out a few places that had a few stars then I saw one that had no stars. I decided to give them a chance so I reached out. Their response was super quick. They were available to come out ASAP. The guy  charged me a very reasonable price considering all he had to do. The guy was very knowledgeable and knew his stuff, not to mention QUICK! I was so impressed. I definitely recommend these guys!!!

My grandmother's fridge had a leaking water valve. Roberto was kind enough to come and service it on a Saturday. He was thorough and finished the job quickly. Would use him again!

Customer service was topnotch. I called and they came out the same day in a few hours. Price was beyond reasonable and they accept venmo or zelle which make transactions very easy. Angie who answered the phone was really sweet and pleasant. I will definitely use them in the future.

Joyous day- our household no longer leaks!

We first asked Zayah over to replace a pair of showerheads that were installed forty years ago and completely stuck on. He took care of us rapidly and efficiently, then took a look at the seven sinks we had that all were leaking. Based on his advice, we ordered appropriate faucets for all of them and asked him back.

That's where his work began. Our plumbing was a DISASTER. We had drains that fell apart when touched and handles that broke when turned. Significant time spent cutting out old drains, replacing angle stops, and having to go out to the local hardware store for necessary parts. (Such as the unexpectedly new drain. We'd already planned to replace four of the others and were prepared for those. Sigh.)

Zayah was amazing and worked us into his schedule as he could, especially given the expected and unexpected needs of our project. His rates are phenomenal and his work ethic top notch. We can't recommend his work enough!

Better Solutions Plumbing for all of your home plumbing! Whether it's an emergency or a project. Don't hesitate to give Anthony a call. I just had a major project done last weekend. Anthony did a great job with precise and professionalism! I would recommend him to anybody!

4/09

UPDATE

We just had Edgar do another tough job for us: he installed a tankless hot water heater.

As usual, the work was impeccable -- now I know why he calls his business Pipe Arts, as he truly makes plumbing an art form.

Edgar came up with creative solutions that made this job cost HALF of what a competing plumber quoted us and spared us the hassle of running a new gas line, digging up the driveway, and lots of other messy stuff.  Moreover, before he did the work, we sent him a host of emails with lots and lots of questions.  Edgar wrote back to us quickly (we heart contractors who use email so frickin' much), offering thorough answers to our many questions.

As a plus, Edgar really knows the world of tankless water heaters.  He knew about different models and was able to make recommendations based on our usage and where it was going to be placed.  Just took the maiden voyage shower and it was plenty hot with nice strong water pressure.

Edgar is honest, trustworthy, and reliable -- traits that aren't always easy to find in a contractor.  We consider ourselves lucky and are happy to recommend him to family, friends, and the yelp community.

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8/08

Edgar did a wonderful job on a fairly complicated job in our home.  He did all the plumbing to relocate the washer/dryer from our tiny kitchen to an upstairs closet.  He was reliable, neat, and professional.

Edgar is as meticulous as the other reviewers noted.  He definitely knows what he is doing in the world of plumbing.  Without blue prints (or x-ray) vision to tell him precisely where pipes and drain lines were, his intuition was excellent.  And when he encountered unexpected obstacles, he worked around them without a problem.  Moreover, he left our place cleaner than he found it!

Edgar is also very professional.  This was an expensive endeavor for us, and as such, we shopped around quite a bit for plumbers.  Edgar came out two separate times to talk through various options that we were considering in terms of where to put the washer/dryer.  In the end, we stuck with our original plan, but we definitely appreciated Edgar not griping about coming out twice to give us estimates.

Excellent customer service!  Always on time and provides great work quality.  Highly recommend Mo!

We have used Nak for Plumbing a couple times now, and we really like them. The first time our hot water heater went out on Christmas day, and the second time was for a variety of small repairs, replacements, and a fussy leak.

They are very good at explaining the problem, finding a solution, and keeping the costs reasonable.

They are my first and only call.

Fredd was awesome! He came out and fixed a slab leak that was causing major issues in an emergency situation. He was the only plumber we called that was able to come out right away and he took care of it quickly. He showed me the problem and told me how he was going to fix it and did the job. Seeing him work I can tell that it's a lot of hard work and it requires a lot of expertise and Fredd displayed both at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Fredd's Handyman Services.

Carlos responded quickly to my call, which was comforting since I was worried about a leak, and worked with me to coordinate schedules. He was very respectful and very honest. From now on, and plumbing work that I need done, I'll call SoCal Plumbing.

My rental property doesn't have hot shower in the shower room. We asked 5 different guys to come and inspect for a solution. 2 guys came and tried fixing it but failed, they either don't have the correct tool or can't fix it with their solution plan. The project was dragged for 2 weeks long at this point.

Then Mr Harris to the rescue!! He answered my call on a Saturday after noon around 4pm and was at the property by 4:30. He was able to fix it within 2 hours. Very happy with his work!

I called A-1 to unstop my kitchen sink. Chris was the most professional and honest technician that I have ever encountered(and unfortunately I've encountered a few). I will definitely use A-1 Plumbing for any future problems and will advise anyone looking for a plumber to at least have them come out and give you a quote. Be sure to ask for Chris.

These guys are great! Had a badly blocked toilet after moving into our new house and Fredy from AC Plumbing came out first thing Monday morning to clear the pipes and get our flusher back in business. Like other reviewers here, I was super impressed by how clean and respectful the plumber was of our floors and bathroom. I've seen other plumbers leave a wake of destruction and filth in their path, but this was not the case with Fredy. He left the area spotless and was done within 20 minutes. AC Plumbing and Heating's number is now on my emergency contact list for the next (inevitable) plumbing disaster.

Wish I could give them more than five stars! They repiped our entire 100 year old house. This was a big job to say the least. They got the job done on time and as per priced quote. Anam was also wonderful to work with.... Highly recommended!

Had a wonderful experience today thanks to Oliver from Discount plumbing Rooter in San Francisco. He arrived within 35 minutes. Professional, patient and persistent he and his co worker Mikey cleared the stubborn clog. Thank you

I hired Ernie to remove my fluorescent lights fixtures in my kitchen and replace with 4 spot lights. He also fixed a crack in the ceiling from the sliding door to the kitchen wall. I also had all the ceilings painted except for the bedrooms. He makes sure that you are satisfied with the job!