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Oak Plumbing Inc
4.6(
99
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Oak Plumbing to have my garbage disposal repaired. A young man named Andrew showed up at my house and quickly assessed the situation. He was prompt, efficient and professional. He found the problem and resolved it, allowing me to get back to doing dishes. I also appreciate that their service charge is very affordable. I'm very happy with the job that was completed and will be calling Oak Plumbing for all of my future plumbing needs!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Precise Plumbing
4.8(
447
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"On Saturday, at about 4:00 in the afternoon, the toilet and shower in my master bathroom had overflowed so bad that it had seeped into my bedroom. (This had occurred simply after I ran the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time.) Suffice it to say, this caused a panic in me. Thankfully, I was able to ascertain the problem with the help from a friend who used to be a plumber. This helped me to realize that, though inconvenient, the problem at least wasn't some kind of emergency. With that, I immediately began reaching out to any plumbers I could find. The quotes that I was receiving were simply far too high for the job, especially because I know how to snake a clean line myself. In fact, I would have done so myself, were it not for my desire to have a camera down the line. (I had a clog about a year ago, so I was interested in seeing if there were any larger issues.) Of all of the plumbers that I got into contact withâ including one of my friend's plumber friendsâ Precise Plumbing had the best rate. They were willing to do the job at a rate that I could afford. Not only this, Malik, who had come out to do the job, worked with excellence. He was punctual, communicative, and competent. Not only this, he was also very personable. After he finished the job, he showed me the root problem that he picked up in the cameraâ which was actually roots. He explained long term solutions, but was in no ways pushy about it. I immediately put Malik's work to the test by running both the dishwasher and the washing machine again, which had caused the overflow in the beginning. You'll never guess what happened... nothing at allâ the problem was solved. Anyways, I write this review to say that Precise Plumbing is the way to go. I will definitely be telling my friends about them, but I hope the HomeAdvisor community could likewise benefit from such a competent company."
Vessel sink
Floor drain and floor sink
Commercial floor drain
Laundry room
Pressure assist commercial toilet

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Water Heaters Masters
4.9(
108
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The free estimate was conducted by phone with Matt.  He answered all of our questions fully, confirming that we did not need to install a larger unit and that all usual pipe and/or valves that needed to be replaced would be included in the quoted price.
The installer, Bobby, showed up within the stated time period, which was only two hours after the initial contact. He got right to work and was efficient, neat, and skilled.  He removed the old unit, took out some unnecessary pipes that were left from an old solar heating unit, and quickly installed the new unit.  He then demonstrated the thermostat operation, which is very different from the previous unit's, tested the operation, and cleaned up the area.
The price was reasonable. The unit has a good warranty (and looks nice ).  The Angie's List discount was applied with no problems.
My husband is a former plumber so he kept an eye on the whole install, and was pleased with the entire experience.
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+20

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Plumbing 1 Builder's Inc
5.0(
16
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Plumbing 1 builders was the perfect team to come and help us with our needs. We got a full hardware replacement for our shower. They were quick and on time when it came to the quote process. They offered us the most competitive price in our area, while also being the most professional with the overall process. They didn’t try to upsell us on anything or spook us about our current set up, which did happen with other plumbers who came to give us a quote. They were quick and professional with the work as well. Everything exceeded my expectations in terms of execution. On top of that, they caught a weird error that was done by the builders and went out of their way to find a solution. We will most definitely reach out to them for any plumbing needs going forward!"
Response time3 hrs
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fix-It Plumbing
4.5(
179
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fix it Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. Since 2007, Fix it Plumbing has serviced countless homes and businesses throughout the greater bay area with exceptional customer service and superior workmanship, seven days a week. Our technicians are fully trained, licensed, and certified to handle 100% of the customer's service needs and provide you with the best quality of work possible. Call today for your free estimate

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Beastbay Plumbing
4.5(
214
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company and a Mitchell was very kind and considerate! He inspected my bathroom plumbing however; it was more serious then I expected and can t afford at this time. Did not charge me for the house call I wasn t expecting that at all ... the other companies I contacted charged for an estimate . So, absolutely I would hire this company!!! Thank you Home Adviser for the excellent referral."
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heater
Tankless and Water Filtration
Noritz Tankless
tub/shower enclosure

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
225 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tankless Plumbing Solutions
4.9(
33
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Serving Berkeley, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was honest and punctual. Pricing was competitive and the process was transparent and straight forward. He was able to accommodate my schedule and complete the work on time. Tony took the time to explain the process and went beyond taking care of other concerns I had. His experience waws evident in his approach and working. Would definitely recommend considering Tony for plumbing needs."
Rinnai
Rinnai
Rinnai
Rinnai
Rinnai

+10

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

For plumbing, PEX tubing handles seismic movement better than rigid copper and resists mild corrosion. Copper remains a durable, code-compliant choice for many supply lines. You must use seismic-rated flexible gas connectors to comply with CA law near the Hayward Fault. For drain and waste lines, use approved PVC or ABS materials. To avoid excavating landscaped yards, choose cured-in-place pipe lining for sewer laterals. Always install compliant low-flow fixtures for water conservation.

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Permitted plumbing directly supports higher appraisal values in the competitive East Bay market. Upgrading to full copper or PEX repiping in pre-1950s homes removes major buyer concerns. Buyers also heavily favor sustainable upgrades like tankless water heaters and greywater-ready systems. Keep in mind that a compliant sewer lateral is a strict legal requirement to close escrow in Berkeley. Documented earthquake shut-off valves and flexible connectors further improve your property's overall marketability.

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Your home is a prime candidate for plumbing if it was built before 1940, as aging galvanized or lead-based lines require replacement. Look for discolored, rust-colored water or persistent low flow, which signal interior pipe decay. Homes in the Berkeley hills experiencing elevation-related pressure issues require undersized supply line upgrades. Additionally, properties with older clay sewer laterals or lacking flexible gas connectors need immediate upgrades to meet CA seismic safety standards.

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A major mistake during plumbing is skipping required city permits, which causes significant issues when selling an East Bay home. Homeowners also ignore critical seismic upgrades, like installing earthquake shut-off valves for the Hayward Fault zone. Failing to budget for replacing older infrastructure inside walls, such as galvanized steel pipes, is another frequent error. Finally, you must coordinate with local utility districts and install low-flow fixtures to meet CA water conservation mandates.

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Seismic preparedness determines the longevity of plumbing in Berkeley. You must install flexible connectors and double-strap water heaters to wall studs to survive earthquake events. Avoid piecemeal repairs in older homes; replacing one section of an aging galvanized line while leaving the rest guarantees repeated failures. Proper bedding and flexible joints protect underground lines in hilly terrain. Always secure proper inspections to ensure your system meets all state and local codes.

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