Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!
Business highlights
44 years of trusted experience
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Services we offer
Plumbing Repair - Fixtures, Residential Boiler repair, Burst Pipes, Gas Lines & Leak Detection, Standard & Tankless water heaters install and repair, Sewer Line & Trenchless Sewer Repairs, Repiping, Garbage Disposals, Clogged Toilets, Sump Pumps, light commercial plumbing, Central Heating & AC, Indoor air quality solutions, Water Filtration, Water softener
Stan was professional, polite, and REALLY helpful. As he was crawling under the house, attending to all of the things he needed to do, my sister and I were tearing out the bathroom. At one point we lacked the correct tool for part of our deconstruction, so we asked Stan to help us--- he took a minute and graciously helped us loosen something. He went above and beyond with the entire visit and we would definitely hire him back and recommend him.
Description of Work: Stan was here to cap off supply and venting lines for my bathroom renovation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$369
Richard F.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The company was able to get a technician to our home the day after I placed the call asking for help. The technician arrived on time and had everything he needed to be able to complete the job. He was very friendly, informative, and efficient. The job was completed quickly and cleanly and the finished product was tested to make sure everything worked as it was supposed to. He cleaned up the job site and took all of the old parts with him when he left.
Description of Work: Replaced a 20 year old sewage ejector pump that stopped working.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Elsa J.
03/2013
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Overall it went well as it always has with Nahman. The only problem was that the price seemed a bit high for what was done.
Description of Work: They changed a corroded water shut-off valve outside the house. The work was done well and in a timely fashion. The serviceman was very professional and personable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Barb R.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Otis was just great. He arrived on time and he was very professional and polite. He realized that he did not have this particular double angle stop valve on his truck so he sought out an OSH nearby and went to get the parts he needed. He came back soon and did the work in a very tight space, due to the wacky configuring of drain lines under my sink. He was friendly and he answered all questions and explained things well. He definitely knows his stuff.
Description of Work: Otis replaced my kitchen faucet and angle stops. He also suggested reconfiguring the drain lines, and I will have him back next week to do that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
Anton K.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were excellent. They showed up on time and were professional. They wore booties to keep the floor clean.
Description of Work: They connect a drainage system for the sink and the dishwasher.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$233
Angela D.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
it went awesome!! the best plumber. He was respectful and polite.
Description of Work: he was reasonable. he fixed my problem for low cost and he did well! he was awesome!!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$153
Shirley S.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The work was done quickly and professionally. Otis arrived, asked what needed to be done and proceeded to check out the problems, even going under the house to check the pipes. He always made sure to keep everything clean and neat. After giving me the cost of everything, he proceeded to do the work. He was actually done a little earlier than his time estimates. I appreciated the professionalism, neatness and quality of work. We did have one problem crop up after he had left. I called the company, and he was here the next morning to fix it.
Description of Work: Restraped pipes under house; fixed leaking toilet and showers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150
Gladys A.
03/2013
4.0
sewer cleaning
 + -1 more
On Saturday night, while taking a shower, I noticed that the water on my bath-tub was not draining. My house has trhree bathrooms and four bedrooms. After using a plunger to "relieve" some of the water from the bath-tub, I was told by my mom that two toiletts were overflowing. I immediately stopped what I was doing. The smell was too much for anyone to handle. It was almost 11:00pm I could not call anyone. The next morning I called the first suggestion listed on angie's list. I talked to a rep before Diane called me to offer their high quality service. After talking to Diane for about 10 minutes, I told her I needed to speak to my parens about what we needed to do. She reminded me about the $269 coupon listed in angie's list. I called Diane 15 minutes later and make an appt with her. I asked for a Spanish speaking technician because my parents wanted to be part of the conversation. Immediately she found someone. The next day two technicians showed to my house around 2:00pm. I was given an estimate, at the moment is out of my budget, for the replacement of my pipes.
Description of Work: I called the number listed on Sunday March 3rd around 9:45am. Diane called me back to find out what I needed to have done at my home. After talking to my parents, we decided to continue forward with the sewer-drain clean-up. I requested a Spanish speaker technician since my parents do not speak English. Diane was able to find a technician. They came on Monday March 4th around 2:00pm. They were professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$269
Rebecca B.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Great company. Would definitely use them again. They fixed a problem that had previously been "fixed" by another company. Now it's REALLY fixed!
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
William H.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Pilot light would go out intermittently and would not reignite. Technician arrived on time. He conducted himself in highly professional manner at all time during service call. Technician demonstrated expertise with problem unit and preformed service with well trained expertise. Technician made sure work site was completed cleaned up before presenting bill. Technician explained continuing maintenance requirement. Homeowner would request this technician for any additional service.
Description of Work: Preformed complete over due maintenance cleaning of tank less water heater installed in 2004. evaluated problem Removed and cleaned water valve of calcification Cleaned thermocouple and pilot assembly tested to customer satisfaction
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$278
Marilyn W.
02/2013
5.0
earthquake retrofitting
 + -1 more
The estimator, Gabriel Kalmon, arrived promptly on Monday afternoon to assess the gas meter and provide a fixed price for installing the valve. He explained the work to be done clearly. They have done this kind of work before, even giving a deep discount for an entire neighborhood. He gave us a good discount for the referrral from Angie's List. We requested that the work be done soon, so he organized the workman, Chris, to come first thing Tuesday morning (convenient for both of us, as Chris lives close by). "Two hours max," Gabriel assured us. Chris began the work begun promptly at 8 am and finished by 9 am, efficient and carefully.
Description of Work: We had a gas-line shut-off valve installed, to automatically turn the gas meter off in the event of an earthquake. The task included turning off the gas, installing the valve, then bleeding out the air from the gas line, and relighting the furnace and water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
Chris B.
02/2013
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Arranged to have work done for my elderly father. Was not there to see the work done but the work was done on time and my Dad did not have any complaints. The one problem was I had told the plumber that I had a coupon ($129 for $200 of work) which I had left for my Dad to give the plumber. The plumber who did the work deducted 129 from the bill and not 200. A simple mistake but nevertheless my Dad would have been overcharged had I not realized something didn't add up. The company adjusted the bill and was apologetic. I am not suggesting the error was intentional; nevertheless it should not have happened. Had this not happened I would have given straight A's.
Description of Work: Replaced pipes underneath kitchen sink.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
MARY W.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Both our toilet and sump pump stopped working shortly after Thanksgiving. William C. was prompt, efficient, and very pleasant to work with. He presented us with options and was very straightforward about the costs. He explained everything he was doing while he went along. Our toilet was not flushing well, so he first established that our water pressure was good and that there were no leaks. After removing the old toilet, he painted the wall behind it prior to installing the new one, and cleaned up afterwards. He took time to explain the functions of the sump pump as he checked and replaced it. I really appreciated the time he took doing this. Everything still works fine, and I've had him back to snake out a clogged sewer line, and will have him back later this summer to replace that. It is a great feeling to know that I have a reliable plumber to call on.
Description of Work: Evaluated faulty toilet and sump pump. Installed new toilet and valve, and replaced sump pump. Painted wall behind toilet prior to installation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Kellie B.
02/2013
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Terrible. I signed up for the big deal, where I was supposed to get discounted cost of service and premiere appointment making ability.The first visit, they overcharged me - using their regular pricing and not The DIamond Club discount pricing. Came back for second visit because they did not have the cartridge for the shower - that was fine. Everything was working fine. Fast forward, three weeks later. We had guests using the shower where a new cartridge was installed, and after the second shower, the shower would not shut-off. Called to get this fixed ASAP, but the Customer Service person said that we would have to wait until the next day to get it fixed. Finally after letting the C/S person know for the umpteenth time that we were Diamond Club Members, he finally gave me an appointment for that same day. Rinse, lather, repeat. Same issue where shower would not shut off after the second shower the next day. we had to have them come back 3 consecutive to "fix" the shower. Fast forward November - Thanksgiving. Same problem where the shower would not shut off after second shower. Had to have them come back 2 more times to "fix" the problem. I will not use their services again.
Description of Work: Repair Gas Leak in Fireplace Remove diverter on Showerhead Remove and re-install cartridge on shower in Guest Bedroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$446
Yong K.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Called in the morning after smelling the horrible smell of a sewage back up problem. Talked to a representative, who told me that they were booked for the day. However, after explaining the situation and expressing that I wanted someone that day, was told that someone would come out by the end of the day. William C. came out, did a fantastic job at figuring out the situation, then gave me several options to choose from.
Description of Work: William C. came out to give me an estimate for a major sewage pump system fix. I have had contact with many different plumbers and I have now found my go-to plumber. William took the time to thoroughly explain the process, the steps that could be taken, and the pros and cons of each option. His knowledge about the issues at hand were impressive and I instantly felt that he was trying to give me the advice that he would give to his own family or friends. Our sewage ejector pump is located in a very difficult place, and William had no problem with getting down there (even though I was not planning on getting any work done at the moment) to check things out thoroughly. He went above and beyond (at the end of the day) to really explain things carefully so that I could understand the ins and outs of each option and come to a comfortable choice of how to proceed. Thank you, William!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Eva F.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
After a friend attempted to do a minor repair for me (replacing washers in the kitchen faucet), I was suddenly left with no hot water in my bathroom. (My friend had turned off the water to the house in order to change the washers; on his turning the water back on, the sudden rush of water through the old iron pipes dislodged a piece of rust, totally clogging the hot water pipe in the bathroom.) I consulted several plumbers. They were unable to flush out the rust. I was shocked and distressed to discover that I would have to spend thousands on replacing the rusted pipes. Albert Nahman did not offer me the cheapest bid., but I went with this company because I had a couple of friends who had used them before and been pleased with their work--and because I had a good feeling about Marlon . I have not been disappointed. Marlon and his helpers did an outstanding highly professional job. Although they had to break tile in my bathroom and make holes in walls, the repairs were so expert that the tiles and walls look intact. The workers were also considerate and friendly and cleaned up beautifully each day. Marlon was exceptionally patient and kind; he went out of his way to please me, salvaging the original tiles and making the extra effort to restore them so as to avoid having to build an unsightly door in the wall. He even came back to snake a slowly draining bathtub at no extra cost. I am writing to give Marlon my highest recommendation.
Description of Work: The upper flat of my 90 year old duplex was repiped. The job involved installing new exterior pipes, breaking tiles and walls, and then patching.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,600
Frank N.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The plumber and assistant ran the "snake" and cleared the problem in an efficient and timely manner. I was contacted later by the company to see if I was interested in replacing the toilet which I declined.
Description of Work: Toilet was plugged.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
ann C.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Always hjire experienced plumbers! For new appliances, do some shopping around in local stores to get a general idea of what you want installed. Be fair, don't waste the time of salespeople in stores if you plan to buy directly from the installer. But just looking doesn't hurt anyone and I went to a plumbing store that I had purchased product from before.
Description of Work: I can't remember the exact price for the two toilets installed. I was impressed with the kn
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Gary S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
The company responded quickly and came out promptly when they said they would arrive. The technicians were competent and assessed the problem. They needed to come out an additional time with the right equipment to do the job and then spent several hours remediating the problem. They were personable and communicated well. I would be glad to use them in the future.
Description of Work: Pool drains failed to clear and the pool overflowed. Drains were snaked, video camera was used to find roots blocking the drains and the obstructions were cleared subsequently. They also offered to replace the drains should these become a problem in the future.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
kathleen B.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Plan to follow through and fix problems they pointed out and will be calling them for further plumbing needs.
Description of Work: They did a thorough inspection of home plumbing systems. Pointed out problems with leaks, faulty connections, and other deteriorating fixtures that were not obviously to me as a homeowner. Offered reasonable solutions to fix minor problems before that became big problems. No pressure just very professional expertise.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Russ C.
01/2013
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The company was very responsive to our call, seemed to understand the problem and what would be required to fix it and arranged to have someone out the next morning. William Cruz, our technician, arrived on time and was very clean courteous and professional. He immediately recognized the problem and was going to be needed to repair it and he even had the part required on his truck. The job was done very efficiently considering the very small working space he had to access the lines. He recognized the cause of the noise from the toilet and was able to advise us that is was harmless unless/until the fill-valve failed and recommended we not do anything until it did. Our only complaint was that the company's price for the plastic Quick coupling that was needed to be replaced to repair the kitchen faucet was $112 for a part that Lists for $56 and can be obtained for as little as $40.
Description of Work: Having purchased a $49 for 1 Year of 'Diamond Club' Plumbing Services with Albert Nahman Plumbing & Heating al from Angie's List Big Deals back in May of 2012, we called them out to fix the connector from the water lines running from the wall valves into the bottom of the kitchen faucet which had become stripped an would not stay on. We also had the technician take a look at a noise we were having inside one of the toilets when its fill-cycle was finishing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$161
johanna F.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
 + 0 more
The contractor worked until drain blockage was cleared. The company owner was responsive, and provided excellent customer service. Mr. Nahman is a consumate professional.
Description of Work: Unclogging of Bathroom Drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alan P.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Their customer service and scheduling team were very responsive and I really liked that I spoke with person instead of leaving a voicemail each time we called their office.
Description of Work: The plumbers used a camera to examine the the lateral out to the main sewer line. Fortunately, they didn't find anything significant outside but we did discover a broken toilet flange when the plumber removed the toilet. The plumbers returned to our house the next day right on schedule and removed the original 1956 cast iron toilet flange with a new one. They were great to work with; very professional and courteous. The work they preformed is top notch and working great! I highly recommend Albert Nahman Plumbing & Heating and will call them the next time we need plumbing work done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,550
Christopher C.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The service was definitely above and beyond. William C called before arriving to confirm the time he was coming, and once he arrived, he was punctual, professional, and was able to pinpoint all of my issues right away. He also offered me the opportunity to fix the problem myself and told me what I needed to do (if I wanted to) before charging me the price it would take to fix my problem. It's very clear that he knows what he's doing and the cost it takes for a service call is definitely worth every penny.
Description of Work: I had a leak under my sink that happened when I ran the dishwasher. I also had issues in getting the water in both of our showers hot enough. William C corrected both issues right away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
James P.
01/2013
3.0
drain cleaning
 + -1 more
Nahman Plumbing tried to clear a blockage that was causing a large rainwater backup in our back yard. They came over two days to attempt the repair. They ran a long 'snake' into the drain pipes, attempting to use a remote camera to locate the problem, but they were unsuccessful. They wanted to cut the original walkway to try to find the blockage, or possibly, to install a diversion pipe away from the drain. We declined to have Nahman do this work. We later called a drainage and foundation company, All Seasons Construction, to resolve the problem, and they were successful.
Description of Work: Attempt to clear blockage in exterior drainage.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines
FAQ
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
No, Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling offers warranties.
Albert Nahman Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling offers the following services: Plumbing Repair - Fixtures, Residential Boiler repair, Burst Pipes, Gas Lines & Leak Detection, Standard & Tankless water heaters install and repair, Sewer Line & Trenchless Sewer Repairs, Repiping, Garbage Disposals, Clogged Toilets, Sump Pumps, light commercial plumbing, Central Heating & AC, Indoor air quality solutions, Water Filtration, Water softener