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SOS Plumbing Co Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

SOS Plumbing Inc is a smaller customer based service company that is dedicated to quality repairs and 100% satisfaction for our clients. Reasonable service call charges with fair and honest work proposals. We will honor a 5% discount on labor charges only to our Angie's list customers and thank you for your kind words! We are hear to serve you when you need us most!. Award winning. Additional DBA - SOS Plumbing. Additional address - 712 Williams Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264. Award wining. Preferred method of contact is phone call.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential plumbing repairs in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, water heater, garbage disposal, sewer lines, faucets, toilets, shower valves, hydro jetting, back flow testing, leak detection, video drain line inspecting, stoppages, sump pumps, remodeling, electrical, tile, custom cabinets, counter tops, bathtub door, heating & AC.

Services we don't offer

Repair of general appliance & household water purification system.

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9133 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 133 reviews

Suzy B.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
So far it seems to be okay. We have had issues in the past, particularly when we have let others use our home. It seems that the low flow toilets are not as great as they claim and the handle needs to be held down until it actually finishes the flush, otherwise the paper tends to stay in the pipes and then causes a backup.
Description of Work: shower was backing up

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Brian C.
03/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called SOS and spoke to Chris regarding the work that we would like to have done. He was very friendly, professional and informative regarding my questions. He put me in contact with Dan who would do the actual work requested. Dan called me right away and came the next day to access the work and do the needed repairs. I can’t say enough about Dan, he was friendly, courteous and very professional. He did the work so fast and performed excellent quality work using the highest quality parts. I would definitely recommend SOS Plumbing.
Description of Work: Leaking shower faucet, install new water heater, circulating pump, all new shutoff valves (18ea) and water supply hoses for all sinks, toilets and washing machine.

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
$3,275

Vic S.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. This is the 2nd time I've used SOS and as with the 1st, the experience was great. The threads on the plastic pipe going to the pop up lever on the bathroom sink were stripped. I called and Dan was out in 45 minutes. He suggested replacing the cheap plastic pipe with a brass one that he said is much better and I agreed. As long as he was here, I asked about our other bathroom sink, which had just been replaced in a remodel. The stopper did not fit right. He said it looked defective. I asked if replacing the plastic pipe with a quality brass one would fix it and he said yes. I told him to do so and in a total of one hour from when he arrived, both sinks were fixed and he was on his way. (I don't know why anyone would consider any contractor other than an 'A' rated one on Angie's.)
Description of Work: Replace plastic pipe from bathroom sink to trap.

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

James R.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Went really well. Would definitely hire again!
Description of Work: New faucets, new toilet installation, new shower diverter.

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

Heather M.
07/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It didn't. Still waiting to hear back from them after a couple of calles and 2 messages on Angies List.
Description of Work: I was looking for a plumber to install new faucets and to replace a water heating pump. Contacted them via Angies List and also called them. Was told someone would call me back. Still waiting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from SOS Plumbing Co Inc
I'm sorry to see your review [Member Name Removed] and the communication has multiple sources including my cell phone number as the owner as I never received your phone number once I realize there was a communication problem I could not respond to you other than email.

geri C.
05/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Well, didn't realize they're on Angie's list and it wasn't offered. Otherwise it went ok; city sanitation does inspection and views thumb drive of project, so permitting was an added assurance that job was done correctly.
Description of Work: SEWER lateral job. New pipes to sewer in street. Used SLAP program thru city/Costa Mesa.

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
$3,200

Ron T.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No surprises, whish is always good.
Description of Work: Garbage disposal replacement.

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
$285

erwin F.
03/2017
1.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
"" SENIORS AND EVERYONE ELSE BEWARE "" My 86 year old mom called SOS plumbing for a simple brake in a hot water line which was shut off for repair under her Mobile Home which was repaired by Maxwell K. and Dan M. only to get a ""Bill"" not an estimate, for $4,320.00 with only 40 feet of PVC and a handful of fittings, after calling Chris Embury to get a itemized ( correct bill of parts, labor and taxes ) bill for $270.00 an hour for 16 hours of work ( first bill was for 6.5 hours) . I sent the paperwork and "estimates" to Mr. Embury from two other plumbers that stating Time, parts and going under the mobile Home would cost $800.00 to $1,500.00 Max. No reply from Mr.Embury ? doesn't even want to check his employees work ? Court is next to follow ! "" what you cant see after repair is there word " "" Owner should be jailed for Elderly Abuse ""
Description of Work: PVC 3/4 in line had a spilt ( hot water )

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from SOS Plumbing Co Inc
For anyone that reviews this customers rating for us at SOS Plumbing we had a case with him in small claims Indio California and we got a judgement for SOS Plumbing against Irwin [Member Name Removed] on May 16th case number INS 1700696

Mike C.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
What a great experience! My garbage disposal started leaking Friday night, so first thing Saturday morning, I called Chris at SOS. Within a half hour, Dan called me back and was at the house an hour later. Dan was very pleasant and efficient. He replaced the garbage disposal at the price he quoted over the phone and then tightened up some fittings on a leaking hose bib without charging me more. I highly recommend SOS!
Description of Work: new garbage disposal

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
$530

Ron T.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Responded quickly, did the job quickly and charged a fair price.
Description of Work: Fixed leak under sink and replaced faucet.

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
$125

Marie P.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Toilets still working fine. Ken was pleasant and professional. Had the needed parts and finished the job quickly and cleanly.
Description of Work: repaired two toilet flushing mechanisms

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
$90

Sandy R.
09/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was our third time using SOS Plumbing. Dan the technician came was great. Did a great job. We were over charged for the work performed. I wasn't notified until after I received the bill. I brought it to Chris (the Owner) attention who became very defensive. I sent the payment for what we were originally quoted. Received two nasty and unprofessional texts from the Owner after he received our check on how we shorted the check. We paid our original quoted. I have no problem with paying the difference but the difference was never discuss or approved by me prior to the work being done. I was under the impression the rate was the same since we just had SOS two months prior for similar work. We had the parts it only took less then half hour to complete the job. It's sad because it leaves a bad taste in your mouth for the company, even though Dan was great...
Description of Work: Change a shower valve

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$90

Response from SOS Plumbing Co Inc
S***y is a property manager who stated she was being over charged by Valley Plumbing and used us.. Their basic service charge was $88.00. I called them yesterday when I saw this review, they knew her and said they raised their minimum rate to $98.00 after 4 years. She hired us to change 3 shower cartridges in one building for $180.00. she had the parts. She called at a later date to replace one cartridge she provided and we charged our minimum service rate of $90.00. I had no payment or call for over 60 days. When I called she said she meant to call and that she was over charged. She thought it was to be $60.00 based on prorated amount of $180 divided by 3 showers from before. I told Her my service call has not been $60.00 since the mid 90's and I could not make a profit as legitimate contractor and only an unlicensed handy man could charge that low. She said "I did not expert to be insulted" She sent a check for $60.00. I texted Her and said she still owed $30.00 and I could not work for Her otherwise. Her text response was "Your such a ****. Your lost,I will find someone else... Your so unprofessional". (Sorry for that, It's on my text) WE AT SOS DO OUR BEST. WE HAVE SOME CONFLICTS. LAST YEAR IT WAS 2 OUT OF OVER 700 CALLS. THANK YOU ANGIE'S LIST AND MEMBERS. Owners: Chris and Miki Embury

Brien M.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Bad leak in a Sunday night amd had to shut off water. Super responsive. Monday morning I called 1/2 hr before they opened and call was answered. Got a call back right away. That particular plumber was booked solid but after I explained problem he said he would see what he could do. Another plumber, Dan, called a few mins later. Said he could be there by noon maybe sooner. He was there at 10:30. Before noon my water service was restored. Timely, professional, fair price. They made sure I got helped asap. Could not be happier.
Description of Work: Fixed leak in tricky area.

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
$200

Emerson S.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It took about five minutes for the plumber to figure out the source of the leak. He pulled out drywall -- some of which was ruined from the inside -- and fixed the leak. Pretty straightforward.
Description of Work: Found leak in wall of hot water line and repaired it.

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
$250

James E.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Dan and associate arrived on schedule. Did the replacement. Took old unit with them. Price was comparable to other bids.
Description of Work: Replaced old 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
$1,065

Judy C.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I opted for a more expensive kitchen faucet since I wanted to upgrade it to one that had the sprayer built-in. That choice elevated the overall cost of the project by about $100. The response was very timely, the work performed was fast, the work area was left neat. The only thing not mentioned at the time the service call was placed is that they don't take credit cards! Yikes! He was thinking about adding this, so maybe he can take credit cards by now -- but if you don't have an extra $300 laying around in your checking account, you may want verify the payment options beforehand.
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen sink faucet

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
$332

RON L.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We hired this plumber to install two new kitchen faucets for us, one in the main kitchen sink and the other in the kitchen island. The plumber actually arrived early for the appointment but communication was good and I knew when he would be arriving. The old faucets had leaked down their stems over the years and their removal was difficult. As I heard the plumber struggling to remove them, I realized that I had made the right decision to hire a plumber. He had all the tools on hand that he needed. The installation of the new faucets was perfect. He was very professional.
Description of Work: The plumber installed two new faucets in our kitchen, one in the main sink and one in the kitchen island.

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
$380

Tawna B.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used SOS Plumbing on several occasions. I am new to the Desert Area and took a chance with SOS! They are very prompt and thorough! I will contact them for all my plumbing issues. They have given me options and estimates for all the work they have done. Very knowledgeable and honest! I feel confident working with them.
Description of Work: I had a toilet that caused water damage to my home. I was out of town and my cleaning lady discovered a flooded area in my house. S OS plumbing came to the rescue. They ultimately found and replaced all the toilet issues.

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

Deborah H.
02/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
got job done in a timely matter
Description of Work: cleared drains

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
$109

Ted D.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were professional, reasonable, prompt, and courteous.
Description of Work: They repaired corroded pipes that had leaked on the house. They also repaired and replaced fixtures in the bathroom.

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.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt and professional service. Will use them again.
Description of Work: Replaced valve

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
$250

Mike M.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE BEST EVER. Ken, the plumber at SOS, saved me tons of stress, work and money. He fixed the problem, EXPLAINED it to me and recommended what to do next. By simply recommendations as to how to deal with the situation and the needs of the house. As a "I can fix anything" type of man, I'm actually at the mercy of all plumbers, electricians etc. SOS came into what I thought was a problematic job and Ken analyzed the problem, told me "IT WASN'T THAT BAD" and recommended a good fix that he completed right then and there. He was incredibly nice, polite, helpful, (pointed out a couple of things that we should do, with NO up-sell or pressure whatsoever) and was very thorough and meticulous in his work. What I had envisioned as being a real ordeal was done swiftly and professionally. I would absolutely use SOS again.
Description of Work: Fixed the issue of hot water not getting to the furthest most faucet, installed a dishwasher 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
$600

denise S.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Dan arrived on time Friday afternoon and took care of the leaking toilet in quick order. I then told him about the squealing whenever the water ran inside and out of the house. He checked the pressure and found that the regulator needed replacing which he also took care of very quickly. Before he left he asked me to call if the squealing noise came back. Everything was fine until Saturday afternoon when it came back. I called to let them know and Chris said to shut the water off to the guest bath and they would send Dan out on Monday afternoon. Dan came at the time expected and apologised for not checking the pump inside the toilet tank. He replaced it in again a very short time and didnt charge me! I was very impressed with the responsiveness, professionalism and speedy work. Thank you so much for taking care of my plumbing issues!!
Description of Work: Repaired leak on guest bath toilet and replaced water pressure regulator outside of house

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
$350

Chris L.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I'm so impressed with this company. We had just joined Angie's List to find a plumber, and this company came up in the search with really high marks. We called them to come check our fireplace gas valve and were so impressed with his honesty we had him come back the next day to replace our water heater. Did a great job and the price was good. They're our "Go To" plumbers from now on.
Description of Work: Checked fireplace gas valve and replaced 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
$1,100

Kathleen A.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called the answering service in the early afternoon. Ken was at our door by 2:00, just when he said he would be. He was efficient. He installed a new stop c*** and explained why the one he installed is better than the old one. He also suggested a way we could prevent problems in the future. While he was here he checked the other toilets, which were fine. He was very pleasant. When he finished, he got the invoice quickly, we paid him, and he was off. I'll definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Repaired the stop c*** on a toilet--replaced it and installed a better one.

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
$135

Contact information

PO Box 4721, Palm Springs, CA 92263

http://sosplumbingca.com

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Bonded

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Appliance Repair,
General Remodeling,
Electrical,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Ceramic Tile

FAQ

SOS Plumbing Co Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
SOS Plumbing Co Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, SOS Plumbing Co Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, SOS Plumbing Co Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, SOS Plumbing Co Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, SOS Plumbing Co Inc offers emergency services.
No, SOS Plumbing Co Inc does not offer warranties.
SOS Plumbing Co Inc offers the following services: Residential plumbing repairs in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, water heater, garbage disposal, sewer lines, faucets, toilets, shower valves, hydro jetting, back flow testing, leak detection, video drain line inspecting, stoppages, sump pumps, remodeling, electrical, tile, custom cabinets, counter tops, bathtub door, heating & AC.
Repair of general appliance & household water purification system.

Contact information

PO Box 4721, Palm Springs, CA 92263

http://sosplumbingca.com