Best Water Heater Repair in Oakland CA

So after having some bad experiences with various plumbing companies throughout this town, Atlas Plumbing and Rooter came to the rescue.

I thought my days of finding a reliable, honest, and affordable plumber was too far fetched but I was proven wrong.

They came on time, diagnosed the problem quickly, did the work the same day and offered sound advice; they even showed us how to do a minor plumbing repair on our own.

Their fee was very reasonable compared to another plumbing company, and that's because they are small & family owned and we should all hope they stay that way, because that is what keeps the work level high and the cost level low.

They've become super busy since the Yelp craze but they understand the importance of staying local, honest and fair.

Thank You Atlas!!

Updating my previous review because Kenneth Asire were practice in resolving the issue and honorable in pricing. I recommend them.

Abraham was very responsive. We had a plumber come out first, but he didn't have a long enough snake to clear our drain.  Abraham was able to get here quickly and resolve the issue for our tenants without further inconvenience to them. The service and communication was great. We got photos of the issue. We were worried about roots in the pipe so he also came out later and ran a camera through our sewer to check.  It turned out not to be anything, but was happy to know definitively.

These guys helped me out of a pickle one evening when someone drove into an exterior water faucet and broke it off my water main. Pipe was flush/captive by the wooden siding on the house, so it wasn't the easiest repair to deal with. Ace took great care of it, made the whole assembly flush with the wall (so no more worrying about hitting it!), and set it up so I could easily relocate the actual faucet later. Professional service and a job well done! I will definitely recommend VanGo Rooter to my friends and on here.

I can't say enough good things about Everest Plumbing. We got 5 quotes from sewer lateral companies in Berkeley - Everest Plumbing was very competitively priced. The work itself was done very promptly and efficiently, and Tsering handled every aspect of getting City approval.  Absolutely the best that we could have hoped for from the sewer lateral process!

We had problem with our drainage in the bathroom which caused a leak in our closet downstairs. He came to check it out and advised what needed to be done. He was able to fix it and replace any outdated parts. Thanks Ben.

We needed some solution towards issues with allergies , forced heat air when it is cold and didn't appreciate cold floors.  So, we found this company!   We had our home installed with heated floors.  It was the best decision ever!

We had warm floors installed throughout the first floor of our home.  Not only did it provide energy efficiency, it provides comfort  throughout those really cold months. When we turn on our heater, we don't experience hot air blowing to our faces anymore.  It's comfortable and toasty inside while it is freezing cold outside.  In fact, I am able to wear shorts and tank top inside the home because of how comfortable the temperature is.  The warmth also goes up to the 2nd floor!

Service was great!  They answered all our questions and assisted with whatever we wanted to know.  It is a great long term investment plus definitely adds value to your home!  I definitely recommend this company for your heated floors installation. It was the best investment!

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

Did excellent work and fixed some problems I did not know could even be fixed so I highly recommend

Heater was broken for months, house was freezing!  They came, gave me a very fair quote for a new central heating unit, scheduled it quickly, arrived on time and installed it quickly. Super happy and satisfied with their service. They are really good and very busy so if you want a job well done at a good price, don't hesitate!!

We came home late this afternoon with water coming out our garage and down the driveway unexpectedly. After 12 years, our water heater gave out. We called Plumbing Care right away and was happy that Boris was back to help us! He was quick and efficient to assess and replaced our unit the same evening right away and also evaluated our master shower broken fixture at the same time. They didn't hesitate to service us late on a cold, Saturday evening and complete the job well. We can always rely on Boris and the Plumbing Care team! Highly recommended!!

Awais was running late, he notified me of his expected arrival time.  After replacing the shutoff valve for my washing machine, he learned the fit was not tight.  He had to cut the lower connection which increased his original quote.  Understandably so.  I took his offer to reduce the price to subtract the part I had purchased which I could no longer return.  Thank you.

Once again a solid performance by Savior! In and out on less than an hour. Send them a pic of the problem and they arrive with replacement. Staff is ALWAYS friendly and flexible throughout the process. Highly recommend them on your next epic plumbing issue!!

Rey is a honest HVAC mechanic. I've recommend him to many Friends over the last 12 years. All I've received back are rave reviews. His experience and attention to detail is what sets him apart from the other mechanics I know. If you need it fixed day or night rain our shine he's your man!

I had a really loud AC condenser on my roof that I wanted to get checked out. Sergio came out and suggested trying to install vibration dampening pads under the condenser, but said that he would have to come back another time with another pair of hands to get them installed. He came back a few days later, and got it all buttoned up super quickly. My AC is much much quieter now.

They also wore masks and booties the whole time, which was nice.

Super pleased with Sergio and Jazz. Thanks!

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

The plumbing guys came out on short notice on a Saturday when convenient for us and fixed our drainage problem. They were fast, courteous and professional.

Very professional, knowledgeable, and reliable.
Chosen Rooter & Plumbing personnel came on time. Explained clearly all my possibilities and they were very honest . Highly recommend!

They overestimated the time spent on my repair by about 25 minutes and more than doubled the price of the part they used.  At their rate of $230 per hour, they have overcharged me for time by about $96.00.  Doubling the price of that part is unfair in addition to charging $230 per hour for the time spent fetching it.  And, they tried to cover up this billing practice by the wording on their bill which implies that the part price is from the Cal Steam (supply company) statement.  When the plumber took over an hour to come to my place, which is only 15 minutes away, I started taking notes about his use of time.  So, my time estimates are accurate.  Also, I called the parts store to get the price a plumber pays for my part, so I could compare that with the price they put on my bill.  So, my claim that they doubled my price is accurate.  They did a good plumbing repair, but NOT at a fair price.

Is $426 to replace a garbage disposal (that I supplied) reasonable?

Maybe, maybe not. But that's not the point. What I have a problem with is the lack of transparency with plumbing companies in general. Ask them what their rate is : We dont have an hourly rate. Ask them what an average job cost We cant give you an average cost without a $56 visit And the service charge is non refundable and will not applied to the actual cost of the repair.

However, when the plumber arrives they are more then happy to tell you almost immediately what their basic rate is for that kind of job. $426 sir. So basically, while the company knows exactly what the cost will likely be, they will not publicize their rate to the public. I find that completely disingenuous.

The replacement took 1 hour and the plumber did the job correctly. You can decide if its worth $426.