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TLDR:  Do not hesitate, if you have plumbing issues call Kenneth Asire Plumbing, especially if you have a tankless water heater!  They are honest, knowledgeable, reliable and affordable.

I have PTSD dealing with another plumbing company that shall remain nameless in San Francisco months prior.  The problem they were supposed to fix - low flow of hot water from a single bathtub - remained after being billed thousands for work I didn't need or ask for.  My house was built in 2016 - a rare new construction in the city, and the company I had the misfortune to call is utterly unqualified for modern plumbing let alone tankless water heaters.  I know this because I happen to have a ring camera monitoring the interior of my garage that's always recording with movement and the tankless just happens to be in view of the camera.  In the following days after this disaster of a company jacked me around I checked footage of the 14 hours the dude spent playing with my tankless.  He was completely guided by watching you tube videos on tankless water heaters on his phone telling him what he needed to do.  He'd turn off his phone as soon as he'd hear me coming down the stairs to check on him.  Anyway he told me he had to install a shut off value he insisted needed to be installed because not having this valve was dangerous on my tankless.  Yeah well Ring footage showed him watching a you tube video that said it was dangerous so he then presented that to me.  Adding a valve because it needs to be done turned into him ripping out *all* the pipes and replacing them because he insisted it would fix the flow problem.  But get this.... I learned later we didn't need any of that on the model of tankless we have because its a newer model and the danger was eliminated in newer models.  Either my guy wasn't watching videos for the correct model of tankless he was working on or he took that opportunity to take advantage of my ignorance so he could bill me.  Either way the pipes he reworked sure looks fancy but functionally carry water the same way the 7 year old pipes did.  $4000 was charged to my credit card for that shitshow and he hardly looked at the tub I originally called him out to look at in the first place.

Fast forward 8 months later and our tankless water heater started making a high pitched whistle that developed into a house shaking scream.  On the rec of one of my neighbors I called Kenneth Asire Plumbing.  Ken and his assistant was at my house within 2 hours.  He immediately started getting to work and I could instantly tell he knew his way around a tankless water heater with zero need to pull you tube videos explaining the parts and functions to him.  In record time he figured out the issue and fixed it.  Debris in the blower or whatever.  He popped it out, cleaned it, popped it back in and the noise was gone.

I also had Ken look at the bathtub that started it all - the hot water was still low flow but I've been dealing with it because its in the 2nd bathroom so it wasn't a priority.  Ken took about 3 minutes to look at it and tell me it was the spout. He texted me an Amazon link of replacement spouts that would fit and left me a tube of caulk to seal up the replacement myself.  Let me tell you, when that *same tub* was looked at by the other plumbing company that shall remain nameless - after the guy spent 14 hours ripping out pipes and adding valves and charging $4000 to my card - he told me he needed to rip out the marble to check the pipes in the wall at an additional cost of thousands of dollars on top of the $4000 he charged me to replace pipes that didn't need to be replaced & install valves that didn't need to be installed to fix low flow from a single tub that it didn't fix. Looking back now, if I actually agreed to let him do what he insisted needed to be done I would have had to pay $10K+ in plumbing charges from that other shitty company plus god knows how much more to hire someone to patch and repair the wall ripped into.  It turns out all I needed was an honest plumber not looking to gouge and take advantage of a woman to recommend a $25 spout from Amazon I could order and install myself in under 10 minutes.

Ken charged me a service call to clean the blower and recommend a new spout.

The plumber Abraham called to let me know when he was arriving and he was on time. He evaluated the problem and went to work on the sink that had standing water and split to the floor, He was professIonal, courteous and had a great demeanor.  He cleaned the area ( kitchen double sink, counter and floor area)after he finished snaking 50 ft. to unclog the sink. That's a plus! I am very pleased with his work and I will highly recommend  this business!

Wonderful service!
professional work! Very recommended!
I'm so happy URV can solve this problem!

Ben is an Amazing plumber.  He was very prompt, reasonable and professional.   He cleanout and replaced a cleanout joint in our basement that was backed up, leaking and well past its end-of-life.

Highly recommend Ben for your plumbing needs.  Thank you, Ben!

Excellent work, excellent price. Wonderful job.

I manage an apartment building and after getting three quotes for the work that needed to be done settled on Atlas because of the glowing reviews here.

I could not have been happier.

We had a lot of work that needed to be done - the addition of a utility sink, hookups and a drain for a washer and dryer.  Gas line extended for the dryer, two cleanouts added to older drains and two drains cleaned out, one that tended to clog every month or so.

We scheduled the work, and they came right on time.  They worked from 9AM to 8PM to get the job done and get it done correctly.

The work is great, they cleaned up and the price was amazing.

Thanks guys, you are my plumbers for life!

Gil was reliable and helper fixed the leak at home. He was cost effective and highly reliable.

We threw a bunch of pent up projects at our Handyman Hero. Electrical (install a ceiling fan and wall switch), Plumbing (install a Toto Washlet), and a bunch of fix-it projects. Stephen was great across the board!

Paid $110 for incorrect information about my existing furnace repair.  Thank goodness for the requisite 3 estimates.  The second company, El Cerrito Heating and sheet metal made the repair quickly and professionally, and I was not faced with having to replace my existing furnace.  Now my unit is quiet for the first time since I have had it!  Good for another 10 plus years at least!

Needed to fix a down tank-less water heater and had no idea who to call. Plumbing Care, Inc. was one of the recommended plumbers from the manufacturer and I gave them a call. It was already late in the afternoon, but they were able to get there the same day. They did not charge for the trip or to look at the problem and give me a quote to repair on the spot. The price was extremely reasonable and the hot water was back within 24 hours of going out. Eric was extremely helpful, professional had great communication with me. Would highly recommend and will be using again.

Awais is the man! He answered the phone almost immediately when I called, and upon hearing about my plumbing emergency, came out himself to make sure my family had water that night. He respectfully explained everything he was going to do before he did it, his price was fair, and the quality of his work is superb. I will definitely rely on Elite Plumbing for my future piping work.

Wow, we just had another great experience with this plumbing company!  Years ago, we had them repair a broken clay pipe sewer line.  They did a fine job and they were one of the lower priced estimates we received.  Clay sewer lines are kinda rare these days so they had to do some searching to find the right materials.  

Since then we used them for various smaller jobs and another big one - re-piping the whole house.  Our house was built in 1966 and iron pipe was used throughout the house.  Iron pipe rusts eventually rusts inside and the iron oxide builds up to and ends up seriously restricting water flow.  Again, they did a superb job - finishing the total job in less than 2 days at reasonable cost.

This time, it was a fairly simple job - we noticed the garbage disposal unit starting to leak.  I checked it and was able to determine that it was not a pipe or waste line connection leaking and it wasn't the sink collar mounting that had gone bad.  Therefore, the only thing it could be is the main seal of the disposal had sprung a leak and the entire unit needed replacement.  I called the office and scheduled an appointment.  David came out to the house on time of the appointment date.  I had texted photos of the sink and disposal under the counter so he was well prepared for the job.  He was courteous, professional, thorough and very efficient.  It took him less than 1/2 to complete the job.  The Badger 5, 1/2 hp unite was $130 and the total job came to $265!  We're very happy with the job, the new disposal (much quieter) and the speed at such a good price!

Thanks Savior Plumbing!

Jim

Re:  Lacayo-Colt Plumbing & Heating, Oakland, California

To whom it may concern:     July, 2015

Best plumber in the World?  I can't say, but THE BEST PLUMBER IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA is my belief.  Rey Lacayo replaced our water heater--one that had been installed by one of the best-known of Bay Area plumbing companies--and made the difficult-access replacement quickly, perfectly and with corrections of the not-to-code earlier work as a natural part of the job, all on budget and only one day after we first called him!  Very impressive, high-quality work--after years with big-name companies, I now have a plumber whose work I believe in.

A month later, our toilet tank apparatus failed after many years, and Rey found time on his lunch hour to make the repair so that we would not be inconvenienced for more than a few hours.  Working inside the house, he impressed me with his cleanliness (shoe covers!) and his pride of workmanship, and he left me feeling relieved that I now have a resource I can trust for our upcoming furnace replacement and inevitable trenchless sewer line work.

For all my admiration of Rey's work, however, this letter of commendation falls short:  it cannot portray the cheerful, upbeat spirit that Rey brings to his work, a wonderful presence that makes you take him most naturally not only as your new plumber but as a friend.  I no longer dread having to call the plumber, and Rey leaves me with the sense that I will not be left stranded if I have a plumbing or heating problem some Christmas Eve.  Enjoy working with Rey if you have any plumbing or heating problem--it is honestly and positively a privilege.

Sincerely,

R. Chapman
Berkeley, California

UPDATE AS OF NOVEMBER, 2015

We have used Rey Locarno and his plumbing company for every plumbing need we have had for the past four years--and in an older Montclair property, that has been a good deal of work--and I can say only that he remains our plumber of choice by a long shot.

We have just replaced our 40-year-old furnace through his company as well, and we got spectacular work done at a very reasonable price.  The project involved relocating previous piping, building a platform for the newer, shorter furnace, and upgrading all our furnace venting to code.

Anyone who needs a smart and efficient plumber or heating contractor should consider Rey first.  He is the most knowledgeable and competent in his field from my forty years of homeowner experience, and a great pleasure to work with.

Quoted quickly for a new furnace and instalation. However thjey refused to breakdown the quote so was unable I could not tell if  I was purchasing a  $800 furnace or a $3000 furnace. Something anyone would want to know s I did not go with Jazz.

Prompt communication, got the work done on schedule and within the estimate and cleaned up afterwards. Also very COVID conscious which is appreciated!

Needed a plumber on Sunday to fix leak from sink. Chose Plumbing Guys because they offered a free estimate and worked on SUNDAYS.
Work was well done within an hour.
No free estimate...but a $350 bill...no new parts.
]This done to an elderly couple.
(As I looked at other reviews, I now see that the negative ones are about not giving the estimates they offer, but charging high prices instead.)
When I emailed the company on their site, I received no response of any kind.
Perhaps someone at the company reads YELP! And will respond.

Paul you're awesome. On time, quick communication. Fixed the fan/light in my bathroom suggesting replacing the motor rather than the whole unit to save money. I will definitely be calling Paul again.

Ramon at Chosen plumbing is amazing - he is fast, efficient, knows what the problem is, polite, and clean.  My home warranty service sent him out a few times to fix multiple issues that 3 other plumbers could not.  Scheduling with Chosen is also very simple and they are available to help quickly! Ramon will be our plumber of choice going forward!

I have used Jorge's plumbing several times, from installing sewage sump pumps, rain water sump pumps, installing backstops and correcting past plumbers' shoddy workmanship in general. He's friendly, reliable and always gets the job done right. I highly recommend his services.

Jim Lunt himself installed the plumbing in my house when it was built in 1988. The company has maintained it ever since. That said, it has required little attention in the intervening twenty-five years. Recently Antonio spent the day installing a new instant hot water unit and tweaking a few other more complicated things--root intrusion in pipes etc. Quite simply these are good people who do very good work. If, and I don't know, they are a bit more expensive than others, it is well worth it.

Had a faucet leak in kitchen that I wanted to fix ASAP. No one returned my calls until Albert Nahman. Lisa was great and set up appointment and eventually we got my landlord to approve. The guy came in and fixed it, no problems. I highly recommend!