Albert Nahman Services

Founded 1981 • With Angi since June 2005

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!

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Ductless Mini-Split

HVAC Companies

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Installed three ductless mini split units with 17 Seer condenser on the roof
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Verified Reviews

4.6

(662) Verified Reviews

Ratings Distribution

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Rating Details

Price
4.1
Professionalism
4.8
Punctuality
4.8
Quality
4.8
Responsiveness
4.8

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Lois M.
4.0
05/24/2020
The first visit lead to cleaning the area around the heater and burners and checking the thermocouple. Sadly that seemed to make it worse. Less than a week later No hot water for over 30 hours till the second technician replaced the thermocouple. All is perfect now. No charge for the second visit. The next step, if needed will be a tankless and their quote looks a bit steep. But I am really hoping I won’t need to go that far.
Description of Work
Water heater repair
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Cost
$365
Hire Again?
Yes
Jim K.
5.0
12/19/2019
Can not imagine a better response, starting with my call for assistance, response time and how the technician, Tad methodically diagnosed the problem. We have an obscure kitchen fixture that required service in Feb 2019. Under warranty the problem was easily diagnosed by me, a problem possibly caused by me and a replacement part sent and installed by Albert Nahman team. Problem: I broke the faucet cartridge. Current Problem: restricted hot water flow in this kitchen sink only. Turns out the new cartridge part is now malfunctioning. I called and Tad arrived taking a step by step approach ruling out possible causes: a clog here or there, build up of sediment, or blockage in the lines or cartridge. The company that sells the product got on the phone with Tad and they collaborated on the problem and the tech person gave Tad one more thing to try. After the collaboration it is agreed, problem persisted and therefore that new cartridge part is now malfunctioning and will be shipped free of charge in two days. Thanks to all, who made this possible and I trust we will have Tad here again soon to finalize this fix. BTW, cost of service was less than expected given going rates for such a call lasting in excess of one hour. Another comment, spending time with Tad during the repair was a pleasure to have him explain, collaborate, listen and just chat. Questions on who to call next time, no question who I will call next time. I have read criticism of costs: In the Berkeley area "How much does it cost to hire a plumber? Some plumbers have a minimum fee for a service call. They might charge anywhere from $175-250 to come out and give you a consultation. Plumbers may give you a general service rate of $128-148 per hour when there are a lot of unknowns about a project and they aren't sure how long it will take. Some charge a flat rate for their plumbing services. For example, you may get charged $175 for a sink or drain cleaning, while toilet installation costs $500." Today costs are upfront, same as charges in Feb, $69 to arrive and assess the problem. Here in excess of one hour for $129 minus $25 coupon, total charge $173. I am ok and I expected these costs. If I was in Philly, where I grew up, I could call an uncle or cousin and get a better rate, a family rate. This is going rate for our area.
Description of Work
A kitchen faucet had a cartridge replaced in Feb, under warranty from Waterworks. We called for help due to diminishing hot water pressure from this faucet alone in our 2200 sq ft home.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$173
Hire Again?
Yes
Andreas Z.
5.0
11/12/2019
very professional and knowledgeable
Description of Work
stem replacement, washer and dryer hookup
Category
plumbing
Cost
$750
Hire Again?
Yes
Monique L.
5.0
10/28/2019
They were really amazing, I really love this company. They were my favorite company and I would not use any companies. They were very professional and well priced.
Description of Work
They repair a sink.
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
jim F.
5.0
08/14/2019
man did very good job explined every he did as he went along i would hire them again.
Description of Work
leak@drain
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Cost
$240
Hire Again?
Yes
Brian A.
5.0
05/08/2019
My wife and I bought a house a couple years ago, and became owners of a radiant heating systems installed more than 20 years ago. Tony and Damian did a great job of understanding how my radiant heating system works, what repairs were needed/what was failing, and where upgrades were needed. They replaced the pump, both expansion tanks, and the neutralizer. Additionally, they noticed the hot water tank was installed incorrectly, and the hot and cold water connections were flipped. It's amazing the system worked, and it's nice to have a system that's correctly installed (even if it's 20 years later!). Additionally, they secured the expansion tanks to the wall (now required by code), replaced the deteriorating copper pipes connected to the neutralizer with plastic (I'm sure this is code now as well), and re-routed the overflow pipes to the outside (rather than the floor!). You can't go wrong with these guys, well done, they're true craftsmen to the trade.
Description of Work
Multiple upgrades and repairs to radiant heating system installed in the mid-90s
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for doing business with us and recognizing the true value of craftsmanship.
Eric N.
5.0
01/25/2019
Tony and Josh arrived when they said they would, stayed the full day, performed an extensive service including specialized equipment and techniques, taking every needed care, leaving the system better than when it was first installed. VERY professional at all times and pleasant people.
Description of Work
Complete furnace and ducting rejuvenation
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac, air duct cleaning
Hire Again?
Yes
Bala G.
4.0
12/30/2018
They gave me an estimate for the replacement that was way above other estimates. I paid just $69 for the estimate
Description of Work
fix shower with low water flow
Category
plumbing
Cost
$69
Phyllis M.
5.0
09/14/2018
Extremely well. Nathan is great. I highly recommend him. He was very personable and professional. Went above and beyond the call of duty.
Description of Work
Furriness Inspection and House plumbing evaluation.
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
Hire Again?
Yes
kathleen H.
1.0
08/29/2018
Paid for service person to come out, and the quote they gave was exorbitant. Almost $700 to replace the parts, and nearly $1,000 to replace the whole toilet. The service person was professional and helpful, but the prices were just way too high. Another provider who looked at the toilet said that the kit and valve would cost about $10 each and it would take about an hour to do the fix. I won't use Nahman in the future.
Description of Work
Toilet was running and needed a new valve and interior kit
Category
plumbing
Eric J.
5.0
08/27/2018
It went great, and I highly recommend them for the quality of their work, I just think $829 dollars to install four valves was a bit extreme. I'm sure there are more reasonably priced plumbers.
Description of Work
Installation of two sets of undercounter sink valves.
Category
plumbing
Cost
$829
Hire Again?
Yes
GEORGE C.
5.0
08/24/2018
It took two visits, I was well informed at every stage.
Description of Work
replacement of tank fill valve inside vintage toilet
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Paul K.
2.0
08/10/2018
They showed up, take one look at the job, and told me I need a new heater. Since they were unable to upsell me the most expensive thing possible they immediately left. I had another HVAC company look at the job. They confirmed nothing was wrong with the heater and they quoted me a estimate at a fraction of the price of a new heater. Caveat emptor!
Description of Work
Wall heater control valve switched from mechanical to electrical
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac
Michael L.
5.0
07/08/2018
Gentleman was courteous and professional. Pilot generator was replaced and gas valve installed.
Description of Work
Floor furnace repair.
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback, we appreciate your business.
Valerie B.
5.0
05/10/2018
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Description of Work
HVAC check
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Valerie B.
5.0
05/09/2018
Very well. Conducted extensive checks and provided good recommendations for resolutions to problems discovered.
Description of Work
Preventative maintenance on furnace
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
Cost
$100
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for doing business with our Company
Wendy C.
5.0
04/09/2018
Anthony was very professional in diagnosing the problem with the sink and bathtub. He arrived on time, was very friendly and patient, and did his work carefully. He answered all my questions, was willing to check anything I had questions about, and was very good about keeping things clean. We would definitely hire him again, as I feel we could trust his assessment of our problems.
Description of Work
Clean slow draining sink and bathtub
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

Thank you for having confidence in our well trained, professional technicians.
Cheryl B.
5.0
02/01/2018
Very well! Carey was great. She was was very professional and very appreciative of preparations made for her. She did an excellent job. We definitely will use this company again.
Description of Work
Install a new garbage disposal unit
Category
plumbing
Cost
$622
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

thank you for taking the time, we will definitely let Carrie know of your comments. We appreciate your business.
Carol E.
5.0
01/05/2018
Went very well. Technician Alex I. was extremely competent and was very willing and able to address any questions we had.
Description of Work
Replace garbage disposal
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes
Shawn W.
5.0
12/21/2017
Great. They were very professional, punctual and they did the work they said they were going to do and did right. Really good team and I will hire them again for any work I need done and also will recommend.
Description of Work
Plumbing for new kitchen, washer hookup and bathroom redo.
Category
plumbing, home remodeling
Cost
$6,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Odette L.
5.0
12/05/2017
They did an excellent job and were punctual. They gave a free estimate and nothing could have been better. They were fantastic and I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work
They changed the pipes from galvanized to copper in three kitchens of my rentals. One of them was my own kitchen.
Category
plumbing
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

We appreciate your business and the feedback.
Deborah W.
5.0
11/22/2017
Jose, the service technician, was not only professional in getting the job done, he was also patient when explaining the drain problem to me and he was careful in replacing items that were taken out under the kitchen sink cabinets.
Description of Work
Kitchen sink was snaked. Recommended kitchen drain pipe correction to prevent further clogging
Category
plumbing, drain cleaning
Hire Again?
Yes
Jeff S.
3.0
11/15/2017
The service was prompt and professional, but overall very expensive for what was done. The cost was over $700 for less than 3hrs work from one person, plus the cost of the estimate. They replaced burned out main and backup sump pumps . Through no fault of theirs, the backup was faulty. So, in fact the backup did not get installed. The next day I purchased a new one and called back to ask if they would install the back up and if I had to pay more for them to do it. This would have been less than an hour to do. Even after several calls to them and speaking with several people, they never called me back or answered my question. If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't pay them until the full service was complete. I felt like once they got my payment, they really couldn't be bothered to call me back. Although the actual workers that came out were great, I won't be using them in the future.
Description of Work
I needed work done on my sump, and in a hurry so that my basement would not flood
Category
plumbing
Cost
$800

Service Provider Response

I am very sorry, this is not our way of doing business. I’m sorry about the lack of response, again not normal. I am going to get to the bottom of what happened.
ATIL K.
5.0
10/23/2017
Very professional, clear and easy to understand explanations, thanks a lot!
Description of Work
HVAC check up
Category
heating & air conditioning/hvac
Cost
$154
Hire Again?
Yes
Greg C.
5.0
10/14/2017
Albert Nahman Plumbing was helpful and extremely professional. The work done by Nicholas was resourceful (involving hooking up a new heater with different requirements into a gas supply and vent system installed thirty years earlier) and carefully executed. He's a knowledgeable, courteous, and highly skilled professional.
Description of Work
Needed quick replacement of an on-demand gas heater - it failed a couple days before a houseguest was due to arrive.
Category
plumbing, water heater repair
Hire Again?
Yes

Service Provider Response

We’re so happy you are pleased with Nicholas and our service. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

Phone

Address

3333 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Berkeley, CA 94703

Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Website

http://www.albertnahmanplumbing.com

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Septic Systems

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COVID-19 Update
We are actively performing full services. We are taking additional precautions to protect our customers.

Prepared to safely work in you home and respecting CDC guidelines. Please let us know if there has been illness in your household so we can keep our employees safe.

Health & Safety Measures

We will wear masks and gloves when we visit your home
We will sanitize the workspace and all areas touched
We offer estimates and quotes using video calling
We accept remote payment
All statements concerning COVID‑19 business operations and essential services are informational only, and are self‑reported and not verified by Angi.

FAQ

Albert Nahman Services is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Albert Nahman Services is open:

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Albert Nahman Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Financing Available, Discover

No, Albert Nahman Services does not offer free project estimates.

Yes, Albert Nahman Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.

Yes, Albert Nahman Services offers a 5% senior discount.

Yes, Albert Nahman Services offers warranties.

Albert Nahman Services 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, Water Softeners, Water Filtration Systems, light commercial plumbing, Central Heating & AC, Indoor air quality solutions