Best Heater Installation in Irvine CA

I am a General Building Contractor and have been working with plumbers for 30 years. As is customary in the industry, I supply my own materials.  So I called Prodigy after they had been highly recommended. I spoke with Mark. He informed me that since I was supplying the toilet, I would have to go to Home Depot and purchase the wax ring and the hoses, etc. and  they would supply labor only for $185.00.  I asked  if they could do that and he very rudely answered that of course, we do it every day but since I am supplying the toilet I would have to do it myself.  I have never had a plumber who didn't supply his own installation materials.  They have these things on their trucks.  Same with electricians, tike setters, etc. Mark obviously didn't want my business.

MC Construction did a great job of replacing my old roof with a new energy efficient plywood & tile.  They added a few more vents and also replaced some weathered fascia boards. I want to thank Josh K. for being flexible & working with me to stay in my budget!  I would hire them again!  Possible new bathrooms in the future!

MVP sent Erik Tejada out to look at my garbage disposal which was backed up. He was able to fix it and give recommendations for future improvements . MVP was really responsive. They responded to my online request in minutes and then Erik was at my house like 2 hours later.
He was also able to fix a clog in my bathroom tub and troubleshoot an issue with my toilet which I'll be having my landlord fixes. Erik and MVP are my new go to for my future plumbing needs. I would highly recommend them to others.

Ray was fantastic. This is our first time and couldn't have been more pleased.
he was on time and very professional and courteous and helpful. Explained the service in detail and did all the photos and explained each one and what might come up in the future.
No pressure on doing more work or trying to sell us anurging.
Absolutely a great experience .
Also Ray never stopped smiling !

Alan sergeant

Jeff at Courtesy Plumbing responded right away and Corey came out the very next day.  Corey explained that it was better to wait on the repair and go through Kohler who would supply the parts that I needed.  He will come back when the parts are in and do the install.  He could have mangled my faucet and forced the install today, but instead, he gave me good advice.  Honesty and good service like this is rare.  Courtesy Plumbing is a gem.  I will call them for all my plumbing concerns in the future.

No one wants to be without hot water! After researching Yelp, Nexdoor and Google I found 5-star ratings for Bob with AA Services Plumbing. Bob and I spoke on the phone and he was at the in house approx. 1 hour. After inspecting the old water heater, it was determined a new one was needed. Bob explained the process of installation and had recommendations for different brands/types of water heaters.  I'm the type to ask questions, Bob was always pleasant when answering.
These are the qualities I appreciate in Bob:
- Did not try and oversell
- Never complained about the awkward position of the water heater (in a small closet outside)
- Calm & reassuring
- Professional
- Knowledgeable
- Covid Compliant
- Bob new what had to be done and went above and beyond!
Along with being a licensed plumber Bob is a general contractor.  I will not hesitate to call Bob again and again. Highly recommend Bob Mangold with AA Services Plumbing
949-293-8826

Thank you Mike and Lisa! My original plumber  retired and looking around found Capistrano Plumbing. Communication was honest and the work was perfect! Very experienced and fast job completion.
Highly recommend!

Matt responded to my inquiry on yelp quickly, came on time, and helped us fix the drain with our garbage disposal.  I would definitely use him again!

Pipe Bros Plumbing Service is amazing. Fast, Friendly, Professional, and Affordable. Their staff knows there stuff and treats you how you should be treated - with respect. My main junction from the water heater to my guest bathroom 3 floors down, to my pipes for my washer / dryer on my second floor. Now my water bill is efficient, hot, ready for use immediately.

Scheduling an appointment was a breeze along with great follow up to make sure my issues were properly handled.

Thanks again, happy to refer you to all of my friends.

VIP Treatment - Many Thanks!!

SJ Plumbing was called to change our bathroom sink  faucets and came over the next day.John the owner did an excellent job installing the new faucets.We had issues with one of our faucets @ a later date and John was nice enough to come and check the problem.It seem to be a manufacture problem,the issue was taken care.Appreciate SJ Plumbing and will do future business,Thanks again,John.

We would definitely hire David at Smart and Handy again!  We needed a flat screen tv wall mounted and the wiring run through the wall in our company showroom so I searched 'electricians' on Yelp.  I sent several requests for quotes out and David was one of the first to respond with a quote much lower than the first one I had received.  We were also limited on time, so needed the job done quickly.  From the time I accepted the quote to the actual install was 1 1/2 business days.  He was on time, did a great job and left the room as clean as when he found it.  Thanks, David for living up to your reviews :)

Sent a message out to them and they replied almost instantly. They came over and quickly identified the problem and got straight to work! It's nice knowing that these guys are a text away from fixing anything that's thrown at them.

Fernando is brilliant!!! Great attitude, warm personality, professional knowledge of systems, and incredibly polite to the home he is working on. We are having and have completed a few projects ranging from tankless water heater to faucet changes and a modern water filtration reverse osmosis system. He's wonderful, and a treasure to our community!

Phil returned my initial text immediately. He was able to come right over to my house and fix both my shower and bathtub faucet's within an hour and a half! He and his employee were extremely polite, respectful and efficient. He got the jobs done without leaving any mess at all. His rates were extremely reasonable. He seems to be a man of high integrity! I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!

I had the misfortune of needing work on our main line due to tree roots in our line on New Years Eve.  I called So Cal Plumbing and talked to Carlos. I described the plumbing situation and he knew exactly what it was.  He came out with his employee and they were friendly, professional and confirmed my main line issue with a camera sent down our pipes.  He advised me what I needed to alleviate the issue and was able to do it even working on New Years Day.  So Cal Plumbing was fast, friendly, professional, honest and the price was not cheap (given the amount of work that needed to be done, but it was 100% fair and worth it.  Thanks to Carlos and his staff my family of 5 was up and running with full plumbing, with only about 15 minutes of not being able to use water which was unbelievable.  I will never hire anyone else in the future.  Thank you So Cal Plumbing.

Justin is honest, kind, and very hardworking. He does not hesitate to come over if there is an emergency. He does excellent work in a timely manner. He always cleans up and takes extra precaution and care with your home. I highly recommend Justin with any plumbing needs!  Thank you!

Slab leak nightmare. These guys were responsive, transparent and fair. Not cheap but very good and reliable. Worth it for something like a slab leak.

The quick and fast, Ixtapa Construction is the best general contracting company I've had the pleasure to work with (I've worked with 3-4 over the last decade).  I completely gutted a 4 bedroom, 2..5 bath, 2100 sq. ft. home we  just purchased and Jay did it while handling timing pressure from my then 7-month-pregnant wife who was hesitant to even make the purchase, knowing the work it needed.

As the founder/President, Jay is a consummate professional (a rarity in this business), and a true craftsman.  His Partner, Alex is also great to work with and keeps things organized and coordinated with all the moving pieces of a construction project.  Most important to me is that Jay and his team takes pride and ownership in their work.  Jay treated our construction project as if it was his own home.  He takes the time to make sure things are done right, the first time.  Moving forward, I'll always reach out to Jay first about my remodeling and home improvement needs before going out and interviewing/reviewing other contractors.  Through my remodel, I'm fortunate enough to connect with someone who I've gotten to know and trust as my advisor for home remodeling and repair-related needs.

The longer version: We closed on our home in January of this year (2019).  We knew we were going to completely gut and remodel the home.  We didn't change the exterior (no additions) but all things interior of the home were to be redone.  From all new water pipes to new electrical, new HVAC system, new 2.5 bathrooms and a new kitchen from the ground up including new flooring throughout.  

This is our 2nd remodel of homes we are to live in, so it wasn't a completely new venture for us.  The first remodel, I worked directly with a few tradesmen and oversaw/project managed the job myself.  But this time around, with a newborn on the way and a 3 year old, I didn't have the time so we had to find a good GC that was fair, reasonable and accountable to work with.  In total, we met about a dozen General Contractors (local via Yelp, Craigslist, HomeAdvisors, Houzz, you name it).

I first spoke with Alex by phone and then met with Jay at the house.  Needless to say, he was on-time and professional.  When we were ready to make a decision, we narrowed it down to Ixtapa and another construction company.  I regretfully admit, we went with the other company first.  The reason was that the initial bid was missing a few elements.  I wish I had just went back and asked him to revise before making a decision.  Truthfully, in my conversations with Jay, I had a good feeling.  But we all make mistakes... The other company turned out to be a massive disaster (if you want more info, please reach out to me).

My initial timeline was the beginning of March for the home to be move-in ready.  We started work on January 6th.  By February 6th the house was all gutted, but nothing was being put back together.  We started to get concerned as we were about 22 days out from when the house needed to be move-in ready.  I got the typical contractor runaround and because I needed to be swift, I terminated the agreement.  I had very low tolerance for a bad situation to get worse.

But since our initial meeting last December (2018) Jay stayed in touch with me and he actually followed with me to see how things were going.  
I reached back out to Jay (at this point, under immense timing pressure) to see if he can help.  He was able to get me on the calendar and get started in a week.
Ever since then, the house came together.  And while I made changes to things and added things, he was very accommodating and did what he could to help us out.

Again, incredibly grateful to have met Jay and work with Ixtapa Construction.  No job is too small for them, he's an honest craftsman that has a construction-framing background (so he can build a house from scratch if needed!)  If he can't do something, he'll tell you.  But overall, I'm incredibly happy with his service, professionalism and is the type of person you feel comfortable having around your family (which is also very important).  And his team of craftsmen are great to work with too.

His pricing is fair, but through my own experience, you get what you pay for in this industry.  Often times, you get low bids so they can come in and start the work, only to not finish or worse, cause damages.  Talk to Alex/Jay, they'll work with you.

I will update this review with photos shortly.

Local, very quick to respond. Answered all my questions and assessed the project with a fair price. Chris and team replaced two toilets, arrived on time, worked quickly and were very polite to my family. They removed the old toilets and cleaned the areas where they worked. Highly recommend, he is our new plumber. Thanks Chris

Daniel and Felix were great. They came on time and in masks. They followed all COVID safety protocol. They were very friendly and professional. I was really impressed by how they went above and beyond to make sure the job was done right and that we were happy. We had gotten 3 estimates and they beat the others by a long shot! I will be calling then for all future jobs.