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John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

Since 1990, the experts at John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air have been dedicated to providing the very best plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services in Carlsbad and the surrounding area. Our professional Carlsbad plumbers and HVAC contractors are committed to honest, prompt, and reliable service for both residential and commercial clients. From annual maintenance and repair to new equipment installations, no job is too big or too small for our well trained experts. Our family owned company is available 23¼ hours, 7 days a week; our friendly emergency service providers will solve your plumbing, heating, and cooling problems and get you back to live as usual as quickly as possible. LICENSE # 588895

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING. LEAK DETECTION. SLAB LEAKS. RE-PIPES. GARBAGE DISPOSALS. WATER AND GAS PIPE RESTORATION. WATER HEATERS. FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONING.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes

Reviews

4.229 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
59%
4
14%
3
7%
2
3%
1
17%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
3.9
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 29 reviews

Elaine M.
02/2019
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Our heater was making a lot of noise in the upstairs unit. We have one on each floor. When the technician from John Stevenson Plumbing Heating & Air came and checked the units he told us they both needed a lot of work and the cost would be $2800 to repair. He put in his notes that he recommended replacing both units for a cost of $6900. He also said the downstairs unit was dangerous and should be shut off. We told him we would have to think about what we wanted to do & would call when we made a decision. We called another contractor for a second opinion and estimate, Bill Howe Plumbing & Heating. The technician assured us our heaters were safe and the only thing needed was a capacitor for the upstairs unit. He said we should still have a few years before replacement was needed. He took care of the capacitor replacement and our bill came to $216.00. John Stevenson Plumbing Heating and Air was trying to upsell their services and do repairs that were not needed. I would not recommend them! I would however recommend Bill Howe Plumbing & Heating.
Description of Work: Heater check up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Sanaz B.
02/2019
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our side yard drainage pipe was clogged and water was backing up during the recent heavy rains. I got an appointment with them on Saturday and they canceled 3 hours later; I then rescheduled for Monday and emphasized that it is very important to me to get it done (damage to pool) and they promised that they are gonna be there 100% on Monday. Monday morning and they call and cancel saying that “it is out of their control” which is an absolute bs excuse.
Description of Work: Clean side-yard drain pipe.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$400

Elenanor B.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the service provider and he said that the leak is from my cat. He didn't charge me, he did a lot of things to check if the leak is from toilet, he spend lots of time to check the leakage and he did an excellent job.
Description of Work: I had a toilet that I taught it's leaking.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard Q.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did excellent work, cleaned up afterwards, very professional and friendly
Description of Work: Fix tub, valve broke

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

HENRI V.
03/2017
2.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They claim to have warranty on their work and never follow through with their warranties. They claimed that the recirculation system would work and they never got it to work properly. We had someone else come in and they had to replace the whole unit. They can work on their customer service and obligations.
Description of Work: They repaired 2 gas water heaters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$4,500

Dennis O.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The estimate was done quickly and the work commenced the next day. For us it was an emergency not only being without water in the house, but we were leaving for a trip 3 days later. They had workers at our house each day until the job was finished. I now can rest knowing that this new water line will likely last my lifetime and beyond. Great Job and Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
Description of Work: Replaced main water line from meter to house including digging trench, adding a spigot and new regulator as well as a water pressure control bladder for my hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Brian D.
06/2016
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 3 more
They were prompt, they were courteous and the work was really high quality again I don't really think there was anything I would have driven home with the service it's just the cost.
Description of Work: I used John Stevenson Plumbing Heating & AC for Water Heaters, Heating & A/C and plumbing,Plumbing - Drain Cleaning and Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Susan S.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: AC tune-up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michael M.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: New water heater

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Sam A.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were great, and they did an excellent job with the service. The price was fair as well. They showed up on time. We had no issues with them during the project or since the project was completed.
Description of Work: They fixed our kitchen sink and two bathroom sinks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

HENRI V.
01/2015
1.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Robert came to our house because one of our tankless water heaters had an error code. He claimed that it was plumbed incorrectly. We later found out that it was plumbed according to the specifications in the manual for residences. He stated they had a year satisfaction guarantee. After he left, the recirculation system no longer worked. Called Stevenson up and he came back. Insisted there was nothing wrong. We purchased a thermocouple and recorder and verified that is was taking over 45s for the water to get hot. Previously, it was almost instantaneous. Called Stevenson. They sent another plumber who agreed that the recirc was not working. Said it was because the pump had died. Robert came back to install the pump, but said it was working. He had no explanation for why the recirc system was not working. Another plumber came and said he had installed the recirculation pump backwards. Stevenson refused to come out and fix and was extremely rude. They are expensive and a waste of money.
Description of Work: He replaced the plumbing on 2 tankless water heaters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$4,800

Barbara C.
01/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He didn't come out with models or a catalog so that I could choose what I wanted. I gave him a description but the one he came out with wasn't anything like what I had described. I let him install it but I didn't like it. He came back to replace it but again didn't bring what I had described! I wanted a goose neck faucet but he didn't bring that.
Description of Work: Had new kitchen faucet installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Richard L.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mark was the plumber that answered my service call request. He did very good work. I was given a window for his arrival time from 11:00 to 1:00, and made a call at 12:45 to ask if a plumber was coming. The dispatcher was very cordial and informed me that she tracked him about three exits away on the freeway and that he would be at my place in 5 minutes. True she was! He gave me an estimate, and after the go ahead laid down a protective mat on my floor and performed the necessary work. He discovered I had roots in my water line and cleared it enough where I could use my kitchen sink and dish washer again. He corrected the piping under the sink to allow future line snaking. Work was meticulous and the area kept clean of any water spills or debris. Mark was quite informative and explained what he had done and encountered. He explained that he could not warrantee his work because of discovering roots in the water line. Not to worry though, I discovered my HOA will cover the rest of the work. The next day, the company called and asked if there was any follow up assistance that could be provided. I would use them again if my HOA preferred plumber is not necessary.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged kitchen sink by removing pipes under sink and running snake down clogged water pipe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$156

Ian S.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The technician arrived early and completed everything satisfactorily
Description of Work: Repaired a leak

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Geraldine P R.
07/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called them once and they still haven't come in though. I called them three weeks ago and I said, "I need to have that young man come out and see what's the matter with my husband's plunger and stopper." I cannot get it to and I've done what he told me to do which is turn the label towards yourself but it still doesn't work. I paid them plenty of money but maybe I can spray some oil in there and rub it in but I shouldn't have to do that. The experience was fine. It was okay. I wouldn't recommend them. I thought at first that it was great but I think they owe me a call back. They haven't and maybe they think I'm not interested. I'll call them again and see if they come out again and fix these two items. The yound man came when he said he would and he was prompt although I waited one hour and I said, "You should've had your office call me and tell me you would be late." He was very pleasant and knowledgeable but he mumbles and I only hear out of one ear and I told him that several times but he continued to mumble so I had difficulty. If he'd just slowed down and say the words, I'm fine. The price was right because it was top of the line thing so they have no control over that. The quality of the work was fine except for those two incidents.
Description of Work: I'll call them again because the stopper my husband asked them doesn't work. I had a shower installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

$3,000

Wilma M.
02/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He wanted $39 just to come look at it.
Description of Work: I have a fountain with my drain that goes outside. The drain was clogged and I called them to see about fixing it.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air
Our company is a licensed contractor with background checked technicians, our technicians will arrive at your home, in uniform, with a stocked repair truck. In order to maintain the level of standard, that we believe our customers are entitled to receive, we do charge $39 for a plumbing estimate when no other work is completed. If repairs are completed at the time of our visit, customers are only charged the repair cost.

CHRIS B.
10/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I used the company that called first, but this one would have been a good choice as well. They expressed concern and said if things didn't work out, please consider them again in the future. I certainly will.
Description of Work: This company called me 15 minutes after I had already made an appointment with another one. That company called me before 8 am, the this one called at 8:15. I was so happy they had responded to me frantic email the night before about an unlit furnace and water heater. They were concerned and I had a good feeling about them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Richard M.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
I have used them for the last few years and always find them to be prompt and courteous. I think they charge a fair price and make sure things are working correctly.
Description of Work: Seasonal heating and air conditioning checks and repairs. Also plumbing items, such as replacing the garbage disposal, replacing the hot water heater, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Cynthia O.
08/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great. This is the third or fourth time I have used them. They have shown up on time, every time, clean, polite, and they don't leave a mess behind for me to clean up.
Description of Work: Cleaned condensate pan, blew out and repitched drain line, added algaecide to pan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Damon L.
01/2012
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
This was my second time using John Steveson, the first time was great. However, I could not even get a call back from them this time. I called three times (the fisrt time at 9 am, the second at 1 pm, and the third at 5 pm). The company did not respond to any of the three calls. I have a one year old and the heater is not working. I will not be giving them any future service.
Description of Work: My heat will not turn on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


L. L.
06/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called as an emergency on holiday. Plumber was prompt, friendly, cleaned up and got the job done.
Description of Work: Replaced water shutoff valve for refrigerator ice cube maker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$374

JANE A.
08/2006
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Did good work,as far as the installation.They took longer to finish by two days than had projected, and an additional $400.00. Also left a hole in the drywall in the closet ceiling, which they said they weren't able to patch.
Description of Work: Installed central air conditioning unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,900

MARSHA N.
08/2006
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
When I called to book the appointment, the dispatcher was friendly and helpful and told me what the charge would be for a service call. Victor was 1 hour and 45 minutes late and I was never contacted by the company. I had to call twice to check on his arrival time. He was polite, frank, and helpful.
Description of Work: The whole-house air conditioning in my mobile home had stopped working. Victor checked the entire system and discovered that the compressor was broken.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

JONATHAN S.
12/2005
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Serviceman (Bill) was very professional, prompt and helpful.
Description of Work: Came to investigate an odor in HVAC ducts. Found source of odor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

DEBORAH C.
10/2004
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND RESPOND QUICKLY TO AN EMERGENCY. THEIR OFFICE STAFF ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HELPFUL. THEY ARE VERY THOROUGH.
Description of Work: REPLACED A LEAKING VALVE IN A BATHROOM, A TOILET IN ANOTHER BATHROOM, INSPECTED ENTIRE HOME AND SOLD ME A SERVICE CONTRACT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
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Contact information

2748 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92010

http://www.johnstevensonplumbing.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
588895
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2024
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air is currently rated 4.2 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

No, John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air does not offer free project estimates.
No, John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air offers emergency services.
No, John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air does not offer warranties.
John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air offers the following services: SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING. LEAK DETECTION. SLAB LEAKS. RE-PIPES. GARBAGE DISPOSALS. WATER AND GAS PIPE RESTORATION. WATER HEATERS. FURNACES AND AIR CONDITIONING.

Contact information

2748 Loker Avenue West, Carlsbad, CA 92010

http://www.johnstevensonplumbing.com

Service hours

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