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I was becoming annoyed because a drain pipe was too short, and even though I went to my local shop, they didn't have the right size.  I came here and spoke with Julian, who assisted me with my solution.  I brought the drain pipe that was causing me problems, and he instantly volunteered to cut it to the size I need.  I brought the pipe home and finished the repair job quickly; it was less expensive than obtaining it from my local hardware shop and cutting it for free. Overall, an excellent client experience.

I discovered that we had a backed up sewer and called Dan based on the Yelp rating. I'm glad I did. He called me back promptly and was even going to give me references if I didn't want to wait until the end of the day. But I did and he showed up, snaked/rooted the drain, and was done with the job before that other MV plumber even called me back. He was reliable and up front about his availability. We'll definitely call him again.

UPDATE:  What's the old saying? When it rains it pours :) The garbage disposal started leaking not long after my original review so we put in a call to Luis for help. He assessed the problem and explained possible solutions. We ended up just replacing the unit. He was able to get the new one from Home Depot and install it all on the same day. Zec & Ros to the rescue!

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I'm not the handiest guy (fortunately the wife loves me despite this shortcoming). So when it came time to replace a kitchen and bathroom faucet, I thought Might as well get an expert to do it right the first time.

I asked for quotes from a few different plumbers for what I figured, based on  YouTube tutorials, was a pretty straightforward job. Most wanted to come onsite to provide estimates / those that did give me quotes in the $400-500+ range.

So I was really happy when Zec & Ros Plumbing gave me a flat-rate quote that was much more reasonable (like half that cost). Luis came to my home the very next day - high-quality installation - and no surprises on the cost. He even tightened up a few other bathroom faucets for me (no more wobbly shower knobs!). This is the great experience that comes to mind when I think of a true, local plumber, and I'll be working with Zec & Ros again if I ever have any future plumbing issues.

I'm a fan.  I've built a few malleable black iron (black steel) pipe projects now (pull up bars, art shelf, custom lighting, string light support) and I've gotten about half my parts here.  Unlike some stores in the area, the place is well staffed by friendly staff who speak English (and at least one or two other languages) well.  

The best thing about the place is that they have just about everything.  If you're looking for pipes in various lengths and or couplings of obscure combinations (say a 1 1/4 by 1 tee, or a 3/4 by 1 tee or a random reducer) they are likely to have it.  They're also only a block or two from Lowe's, so they're quite convenient when you find that Lowe's is out of (or never had) the parts you're looking for.  They do charge a premium for what they call unusual parts.  That 1 1/4 by 1/2 tee will cost you over twice as much as the 1 by 1/2 tee.

Black iron parts seem to be sourced mostly from China and Indonesia.

I yelp-messaged Ron with a problem -- a leaking water main valve.   He was exemplary with his yelp-messaging, swung by my house to look at it, and provided specific advice (and most importantly, re-assurance) on the problem and how I can easily fix it myself (without turning off the main valve).  He was very generous with his time, advice, and communications.  I'll plan on calling him first when I have a larger job.

My sewerage system was backed up on a Sunday evening at around 7pm. I called a few other places, but Reliable Handyman was the only one who responded and came within half an hour.

Mr. Chen was very thorough and the quality of his service was excellent. He not only helped me clear the backed up water in my tub, he also found the root of the issue.

His pricing is very reasonable. I highly recommend using his service!

I hired Rene's company for a Private Sewer Lateral upgrade in Alameda for EBMUD compliance. Rene offered everything I was looking for. He responded quickly throughout the whole engagement, answered all my questions, scheduled the work quickly, and charged a reasonable price. Rene's crew were friendly, easy to work with, and completed the work very professionally. Excellent work, thank you!

First of all $150 is not a rip-off to snake a drain.  If you need to hire a plumber to snake a drain in the first place you have a major blockage issue because a home snake only costs 26.00.  The machine they use to 'snake' the drain is over a thousand dollars.  Used, $400.   Urgent (VINCENT) came out to snake my main pipe that had roots and soil.  After over 1 HOUR! it was clear.  For an additional $50 (asked $75) they snaked my garage drain.  If you package a few services with them try doing a simple technique called 'negotiating'.  And you may get a better discount.  If you dont know what negotiation is look it up in the dictionary. Thanks for reading!

These guys arrived on time and very professional.  They came and fixed the problem.  I was really happy with their work and so was my mother-in-law.  That matters the most.  I like fixing things, but I am glad I deferred to these guys.  Knowing when to ask for help.  Cheuk and Tim many thanks...great job.  I do not see many father/son combo anymore.
I will definitely refer other friends in your direction.  Good news travel fast.

Used San Mateo Handyman for a recent electrical issue. Norman responded very quickly, asked some thoughtful questions about the problem and scheduled a time to come out the following day. Problem was fixed quickly and overall improved the whole electrical setup vs the poor quality work someone had done previously. I'd definitely use him again.

We hired Everlast to replace a garbage disposal and switch the side of the sink it was on. They were immediately responsive to our initial email request, and we got an appointment for only a few days out. The plumber showed up on time, was super friendly, worked neatly and very quickly. The price was as quoted and very reasonable.

Our home is below grade, and thus has a plump to pump everything up to the sewer line. It stopped working, which means everything was backing up into the bathtub, which means it's time to panic! (gross! lol). The guys at AB Plumbing came out, and were like we've never seen this kind of pump before, but we'll poke at it and see what happens. They took the pump apart, piece by piece, and i even heard them call the pump manufacturer and go over details of the pump, and then, not an hour and a half later, they got it working perfectly again. They were super friendly and communicative the whole time, too. Such nice guys! i can't recommend these folks highly enough. They're amazing. i hope i never have a broken pump again, but if i do, i know exactly who to call!

Thank you guys again, you're awesome!

They were late for their appointment, they called a little over halfway through the appointment window to explain that they'd have to reschedule. I called back, they said they'd still be able to come by but it will be a lot later. When they finally arrived, he looked at the faucet and explained that the entire sink fixture will need to be replaced for $650. If that's a discount I can't even imagine what others charge. I ended up just buying a new fixture from Lowes and paid for their installation costs for about half the price

Friday noon . . . Our sole toilet malfunctions.  (Good luck in finding a plumber before the weekend?) . . . First, I thought I could fix it myself, soTom kindly offered helpful advice to guide me. . . . Then,  with another leak it became more complicated for my unskilled hands and lack of proper tools and knowledge. . . Help!. Tom . . . He arrived in 30 minutes and worked efficiently and neatly.

Last month I hired Ideal Rooter and Plumbing to install a new toilet in my condo. Communication with Johan, the owner, was a pleasure. He gave me an estimate over the phone, he showed up on time, completed the job quickly and stuck to his quote. I was impressed with his courtesy and professionalism, especially since I had contacted two other plumbers for estimates who disappointed with both their estimates, their communication style and their lack of professionalism. I highly recommend Ideal Rooter and Plumbing if you're in the North Peninsula area.

The person answering the call at this place said, What can I do to make your smile. Great way to get started. I had a new bathroom sink that needed installing. Called them based on prior reviews. Angelo arrived on time and got everything working as needed. Left the bathroom as though no-one was there. Truly a professional plumber. Would recommend him to anyone needing plumbing service.

He worked on my moms water heater, Marco did an amazing job replacing and installing the water heater, he was very nice, knowledgeable and honest. We will contact you again in any future plumbing project.

We've used Mr. Wu several times over the years, usually to snake the drains. He does it for about $150 depending on the issue. Last visit was $130.
He also came by for a minor problem - didn't need to do anything, gave his recommendation and charged only $20 for the visit!
Reasonable cost for no frills residential plumbing. Communication could be an issue over the phone.
This family (business) are hard workers, gotta respect that.
Not always prompt which is why I rated 4 instead of 5.

These guys are amazing! We called them over to take a look at some pipes above the kitchen because we noticed a noise. They were super knowledgeable and showed me how to check the meter outside my house in order to see if there's any leaks. They also told me about a water program that sends text notifications when there are upticks in water usage that can imply water leaks if the water is being used during early morning times when the household is asleep. Super knowledgeable  and trustworthy people...would highly recommend them!

Lev repaired my leaking sink and shower control valve. He is professional, does quality work and advises you on how to get replacement parts from the manufacturer if it's under warranty. He had to come back several times depending on when I had the replacement parts and was always on time.

I had several plumbers tell me that my leaking faucet couldn't be repaired until Lev said he could fix it. If you need a reliable plumber, I wouldn't hesitate to call him. Plus, he's a funny guy.