Best Businesses in San Jose, CA

My water heater repair request was sent to 5 service providers randomly by Yelp, and JM plumbing was one of the three responded within an hour. Although their quote was not the cheapest and they had no reviews in Yelp, but I was convinced they were the best technician for the job because how sincere and knowledgeable they showed over the conversation. I did not regret my choice. JM was very responsive to requests and flexible on schedule. They got job done professionally.

First off, I am very glad that I hired Gladiator Repipe.  When I first called the company Yuri came to give estimate.  The price quoted to repipe it with copper was very reasonable for small single story house built in late 1960's.  That was the good news.  Then he gave me bad news (for me) that the drain pipe was also leaking and needed to be replaced eventually.  

I asked for the estimate for both copper repipe and replace drain pipe and he said the company will need one day to repipe the house and next day to dig and replace drain pipes.  The revised estimate jumped to little bit over double which was ouch for me.  I think most home owners are thinking repiping home with copper but not drain.  

Repipe - water coming in.

Drain - waste water going out.

I had the option of just doing copper repipe to hold down cost and eventually deal with drain problem later but that later would be much more expensive then if I take care of it now at once so I bit the bullet and went for more expensive but necessary repair.

I decided to hire Gladiator Repipe based on the fact that I was given detailed information of kind of repair that was required, reasonable price, speed, efficiency and lastly when I asked when can they start, Yuri said, We can start next day which was unexpectedly fast start.

I lucked out in that the company had open slot for next day.  

And the company really delivered.  House was repiped with new USA made L size copper in one day.  Next day they came to dig and replace drain pipe.  Very fast, very efficient with almost military precision.  After 50 years of usage, the old galvanized water pipes looked ugly inside.  

I have requested estimate from another company and that one quoted me estimate for repipe that was higher than Gladiator and furthermore that estimator did not point out problem with drain pipe. The time required to repipe home was 3-5 days instead of one day from Gladiator.  

Once repipe and drain replacement was done the company did leak test and ran camera through drain pipe to see how well the water exited the residence.  Unfortunately, camera test showed pipe had shifted where residential drain pipe meet with city controlled drainage pipe which created partial blockage of waste water.  

After further consultation with Gladiator about the blockage I decided that portion of repair can wait as waste water is still going through to city pipe.  Per Gladiator the shift in pipe was not recent and was there for a while.  If I am lucky I may not have to do anything.  

Waiting for permit inspection took much longer than actual time spent replacing pipes and drains.

Once the permit inspection was done sheetrock person came next day and patched up the holes around the house and he was very good at it.

If you want balance in cost, quality, speed and efficiency I would definitely recommend Gladiator Repipe.  You may not get next day service like I have but I really believe you will be happy with their quality work.

Gladiator will do Pex pipe which is somewhat cheaper than copper but Pex has estimated life of 25 years whereas copper is warrantied for life.

Not long after second and final permit inspection I found minor leak in master bedroom bathroom.  I called the company and they scheduled follow-up checkup/repair the next day.  Gladiator will stand behind their work.

Mark from Triton Plumbing was amazing!

I called and he was there within 30 mins, I was really impressed. He was professional and friendly throughout the process. He explained what happened and what he was doing to resolve the problem.

Have to say he is a local and takes care of locals! I am happy to support local small businesses.

I've done 2 projects (one immediately after another) w/ these guys.  I'm going to make 2 reviews here.

Overall, Pipe-Thru did a good job on both projects.  They also cleaned up (mostly) after they are done.  They also finished on time.  There were a couple of minor issues that they could improve on.  The cost was competitive.

First project.

The sewer pipes underneath my house are all cast-iron.  Many of them are corroded and have been acting up lately.  I've gone through a couple of other plumbing shops, and both of them shown videos of how bad the pipes were.  I've then decided to replace all the sewer lines underneath the house.

Jose's quote for the job was more competitive than the others.  Based on Yelp review, we chose Jose's Pipe-Thru.  One caution, Pipe-Thru tends to be very busy.

On the scheduled date, the crew showed up early, did a good job, and finished on time, as promised.  I did not go into the crawl space to check.  Looking through the crawl space openings, looked like they did a good job.
They also cleaned out all the old pipes.

On minor negative is that between the 1st and 2nd job, they have to put a temporary pipe between the new pipes and the old pipe between property foundation and the street.  This temporary pipe was not sealed/tied-down in anyway.  So the sewer was leaking between the 1st and 2nd job.  They could have done a better job w/ this temporary pipe.

Second project.

We also wanted to replace the sewer pipe between the property foundation and the street, also adding two clean-outs at the two ends of this replacement pipe.  We chose Pipe-Thru for this job as well, to be done the next day after the first project.

Again, on the scheduled date, the crew showed up early, did a good job, and finished on time, as promised.  The technology that they used was pretty interesting.  It prevented from digging a long trench from the property foundation through the front yard.  I now appreciate what pipe-thru means.

The city needs to inspect this 2nd project.  It was scheduled more than a week after Pipe-Thru put in the new pipe.  On the scheduled inspection date, Jose showed up before the inspector and prepared everything.  The inspection went through smoothly.  On the next day, Pipe-Thru showed up and completed all the loose ends.

Overall, Pipe-Thru did a good job on both projects.  They also cleaned up (mostly) after they are done.  They also finished on time.  There were a couple of minor issues that they could improve on.  The cost was competitive.

A minor minus point here:

After I've made the final payment, I'm still waiting for my final receipt (usually email), after 2 days.  I'm also still waiting for an email/text/phone-call from Jose about an issue that he discovered during the inspection.

5 Star Plumbing is an excellent service provider that delivers top-notch plumbing services. This business is highly skilled and experienced in providing all kinds of plumbing solutions. They are prompt in responding to customer calls and offer excellent services at affordable prices. From fixing a leaky faucet to repairing a burst pipe or water heater installation, they provide it all with the highest quality of workmanship. Their team is highly professional, courteous, and knowledgeable regarding each aspect of plumbing repair and maintenance. I highly recommend 5 Star Plumbing San Jose to anyone seeking reliable, efficient, and cost-effective plumbing solutions.

My door was stuck sometimes. I asked quote on Yelp with different vendors. Paul responded quickly and gave a reasonable quote. He came the next day and fixed my door within 30 minutes. He was very friendly and did a great job. I highly recommend him.

The service was great did I excellent job installing my AC very fast. There were very professional I am very happy with the service I will definitely recommend and conduct business with them again.

Great experience with RPS Ribbs Premier Services, highly recommend. Had issues with a severe leak in the bathroom on Saturday morning, called several highly rated plumbing companies based upon Yelp and Angie's list reviews. I'm usually hesitant with companies that have minimal reviews, but gave them a try as well. I left messages for several other highly rated companies, no one responded beside David from RPS. Discussed my issue with him over the phone and provided pictures of the leak, he was able to asses the situation and provide me with an estimate over the phone and schedule me in for Super Bowl sunday.  David is very professional and detail oriented, was able to resolve my immediate leak issue and  and provide me very detail answers to the questions and concerns I have. Turns out his family have been in the plumbing business for 3 generations and he has just recently branched off on his own, hence the low number of reviews yelp. He also took the time to help me address some additional plumbing  issues I have with the property and options to resolve those issues. Will be working with them in the near future. I'd recommend calling them first, prior to calling other plumbing services, and give them the opportunity to win your business!

Russell was quick to respond, friendly and very professional at the job.
Definitely recommended.

Everything was great! Our water heater started leaking on a Tuesday night - Eric came out Wednesday morning for a free estimate and completed the install later that day.

I highly recommend JTR Plumbing and we have already scheduled them to come back and re pipe our home!

Shane was out of the area when I reached him, but told me when he could come, in about an hour, and then arrived. He listened to my description of the problem and addressed it quickly and thoroughly. He provided me with tips for avoiding the problem in the future and cleaned up the mess that resulted from drain clearing. I would call him again without hesitation.

Last week, I hired Leo to install the Flo by Moen which is still working great.   Today, he came and replaced my 19 year old water heater.  Had it done in 1 hour.  Fantastic work again, Leo!   Thanks for the great work and service!

I never like paying for plumbing as I have done this work in my early life...but when a water main breaks you gotta get a crew out to get it done.  Rooter Hero is not the cheapest and I have had some issues with them in the past....But let me tell you about a few people that really made it all happen and changed my outlook on the company.  David Moreno (project lead) GOT IT DONE!....He did EXACTLY what he said he would, when he said he would do it.  (that means a lot to me as a customer).  Did the project take longer than expected? Yes....(but it always does and it was NOT David's fault) - David took a lot of care to make sure it was perfect.  He went above and beyond and put in the extra mile to make sure everything was done well and the job site left as it was found.  There were two other workers, Ruben and Omar (new hire, just a kid) but boy did he hump too.  David really stepped up and did a great job.  These things are never expected and are never a fun experience as a home owner but these guys did a great job in making sure everything was done perfectly.  (and that says a lot coming from me as I have a lot of experience in plumbing and general construction work).  If you hire Rooter Hero...make sure you get David Moreno on the job - you will NOT be dissatisfied.  San Jose, California.     Oh and only 4 stars because they are NOT inexpensive and do try to over charge.  My review is more about about David and the others.

So we had a simple fix that turned out to be a lot more than that ... but Sergio came out to us and performed over and above what we could have ever hoped for! It was during the ridiculous heatwave and he really did a Fantastic job on our toilets! Sergio, if you read this, or if they mention it to you, we are very appreciative! Thank You!

Our sewer line was blocked, but who to call?  

Looked for plumbers on a few sites, went to the Yellow Pages, and called Counsil Plumbing. Explained the problem to Valerie who was very receptive to our plight, and we made an appointment for that afternoon. Mike arrived as promised, saw the clean-outs, and told us that it was our street clean-out where the problem was. So I called the SJ Emergency Public Works number and told them about my sewer backup. They came out that afternoon and fixed the problem.

Thank you, Mike (and Valerie)!! Always refreshing to find a professional who will take the time to tell it straight, and that gets a recommended review from me! Here's my 4 star vote for Counsil Plumbing and who will be my first call next time, for any of his services. Your card is now in our phone book, so we don't have to search for a source next time.  Read the other reviews like we did!

I am so glad so have found myself, a good plumber.  Nathanael installed a new toilet for me, and he did a great job. The rate he charged, was very reasonable. He also a very nice person, worked hard, and cleaned everything up, before he left.  I am recommending Plumbing Point, to any one needing, a good and honest plumbing service.

Had  a clogged kitchen sink late on night before Memorial Day. Aaron came promptly at 9 AM, gave me the 9-10 timeline. Quickly came out, masked and gloved, gave an assessment and quoted a fair price to clear problem. He completed the work in under 30 minutes, was very polite and did not leave a trace.
I can easily recommend, in fact, one of my sisters needs a new water heater and she will be calling.
Thanks Aaron!

Want to thank Aramando for his slendid support in getting the drains unclogged. He was quick, efficient and effective. Highly recommend this company for your plumbing needs! Thank you Aramando!

Needed my drain snaked from calcium build up.   Trevin replied immediately and gave my a quote.  He offered to come out the same day but I put it on hold to tried some acid to dissolve the calcium.   I ended up having to go the mechanical route he was out the next morning after I called him back.

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