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James Caccia Plumbing Inc

Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace, Fridge, Freezer or Ice Maker Repair or Service, Sewer Main - Clear,

About us

In 1979, James Caccia started a plumbing business with old-fashion values of providing residents high-quality services at honest rates. Three decades later, James Caccia Plumbing Inc., a family owned and operated business based in San Mateo County, is committed to maintaining those principles. Our clients know they can count on a team of licensed plumbers to be knowledgeable, highly professional and efficient in every job. We are Better Business Bureau accredited company. We have received A+ rating from the BBB of San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Costal California. Word-of-mouth recommendations are the cornerstone of our business.

Business highlights

46 years of experience

Services we offer

Apartment plumbing, Backflow testing and certification, Bathroom remodeling, Boiler repair, Commercial TI plumbing, Emergency Service Drain Cleaning, Faucets, Garbage disposals, Gas line services, Hydrojetting, Leak Detection & repairs, Repipe services, Restaurant plumbing, Septic tank plumbing, Sewer line repairs, Slab leak plumbing, Slab tank plumbing, Sump pumps, Tankless water heaters, Toilet repair, Trenches repair, Water filtration, Water heater repair, Water softeners, and sinks, fixtures

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.8132 Reviews
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John D.
Mar 2014
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$822
The quality of the work seems to be fine so far, and the man who came to do it was very professional and did the work without making a mess.  He showed up about 1 1/2 hours late, but I realize the schedule for a plumber can be tough to keep in the face of unknowns and the office at least gave me one call to let me know he was running late.
Having used Caccia Plumbing 2x now, I have two main gripes - they are significantly more expensive than other plumbers, and they always seem to be upselling you.
Regarding price.  I had a couple estimates for this work.  One from another plumber was for approximately $625, including all the parts.  The initial estimate from Caccia was $1300!  When I pressed the estimator on this he told me how great their employees are, etc. and also that there is a markup on the pump itself.  I then asked if I could just buy the pump from Amazon, since I knew it is sold there, and have them install it, to which he answered yes.  Fine, but this also let me know just how much they markup the parts.  The quote for an install only, without parts, was $550.  I was able to purchase the pump at Amazon for about $220, so in the worst case they were effectively charging me $750 for a $220 part, a markup of over %200.  Even if I give them the benefit of doubt and assume that they could have only gotten the part for list price, which is $512 according to Amazon, they were still trying to charge me a nearly 50% markup on the part.
I ended up going with Caccia in spite of the higher price because I had used them before and knew that the quality of their work was good.  When he came today to do the work I saw the upselling in action.  First thing the plumber did was to suggest that we should also get a bypass value installed on the hot-water line above the pump so that if we needed to get it serviced in the future, as he claimed we would, it would be much easier and not require emptying all the water from the plumbing.  The suggested cost was $270!  First of all, that seems awfully high to install a simple valve in a piece of pipe, and also if it was so important why didn't the guy who came out to do the estimate suggest it then so that I'd have a clearer picture of possible charges.  While I could have told him "no, I don't want it" his argument seemed to make sense and I was at an informational disadvantage relative to him, so I assumed his recommendation was sound and had him go ahead.  Then, after he finished up he made mention of the big whirlpool tub we have in our master bath and expressed his doubts that our HW heater had the capacity to completely fill it, at least not without using up all the hot water for the rest of the household.  He then started offering suggestions for how to address the issue - tankless HW heater, new and larger HW heater, etc.  What the h***?  I only had him here for a simple job, not to try to sell me on additional future work.  I can't help but feel that it's kind of a slimy practice, like something you'd expect to experience at a car dealership - "hey, you should really get that undercoating applied before you leave the showroom".
In the end, these two factors (price and the upselling) will likely lead me to not use Caccia again, despite the fact that I think the quality of their work is high.  The upselling is also why I gave a "C" for professionalism even though the employee who came today was otherwise quite professional.

Phyllis H.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
They did a good job but they're not cheap. They were very polite and they're reasonably knowledgeable. They came when they said they would come and they were efficient about it. Their communication was excellent and I would go to them again.

Caroline T.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The technician arrived promptly and was very courteous. He inspected my water line and found that there was no leak. He then explained to me what he had done and how he arrived at his conclusion. He also explained under what circumstances my insurance would cover expenses for both my water and sewer in case I had future issues.

Tom G.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
They were very timely, knowledgeable and service oriented. The company followed up as well a couple of days later to check on how everything was going.

Phyllis H.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
We were pleased with the recommendations for future work - inspection of all the plumbing pipes which are accessible, installation of a new utility sink, changes to a shower fixture.  The repair to a toilet has worked out well.

L L.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
All staff were very professional, precise and courteous from the owner/estimator to the phone staff and workers.  Estimates and time frames were very well explained.  The work went faster than estimated so the water in our building did not need to be shut off as long as expected (which was a good thing).

Mo A.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
Angelo from Caccia repaired a gas line leak under our house today. He was very knowledgeable, personable and took the time to explain our plumbing needs as well as other observations about our home. I also appreciated that he explained the entire process of this repair from beginning to end, shared how and why he was conducting pressure tests and provided the results of the pressure test to me. I was surprised to learn we were losing 4 lbs of pressure per minute!
Caccia's price was a little higher than another quote I got, but the work was thorough, honest and I can sleep well tonight knowing the leak was repaired same day. Angelo basically treated our home like his own.



Bradley G.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Things went very smoothly.  We would use them again.  Appreciated the fact that they showed up on time and acted very professionally.

Michele E.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
, See above

Steven C.
Mar 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
The work wen very well, the technician was prompt and professional and left the area very clean.  My only complaint was that I had to follow up with the company several times for the certification.  I think there was a misunderstanding because he wrote up the certification on his copy but it was not on my copy.

Andrea R.
Mar 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
When they started the work, they ran a camera through my broken lines and determined were able to do a spot repair where the clay pipes were broken, vs. repairing the entire line out to the street...It was a much different story than the quote from In & Out Plumbing who insisted I didn't need to run a camera and that I needed to replace the whole line to the street...
Anyway, they came on schedule and everything worked perfectly with the exception of the concrete repair - when they no-showed on the Monday it was supposed to happen.  I called the office and they were helpful and someone came out two days later to repair the concrete that had been removed.  They took care of all the permit work and cleaned up afterward.  I was very satisfied with the experience.  
I couldn't believe the damage to my pipes - they let me see the clog.  I was shocked any water drained in my house at all.

Nick L.
Mar 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
I was beginning a remodel of our downstairs bathroom and needed to make sure the upstairs bathroom worked properly. I installed a temporary shower but the drain was extremely slow. Made a few attempts to clear it myself without sucess. I feared that the 70 year old drain plumbing would need to be replaced or repaired. I called Caccia because of a referral from a contractor friend of mine. The fellow who showed up, on time Imight add, was Vito. He assesed the situation and brought out his drain machine and after a few attempts, cleared the drain. He told me that sometimes when the P trap dries out, the debris left there hardens and then when wet again may move an cause a plug in the line. Very professional, polite and knowledgeable. They are not cheap, but you get what you pay for! I'd use them again.

Cathy P.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$359
see above

JOANNE R.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
I feel that they are very trustworthy and honest and very competent. They may be a little higher than some but you get what you pay for. I have had him previously a few times. I was very satisfied.

Stephanie I.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050
The Caccia staff who came to our house were professional, courteous and informative. Their pricing is higher than others but we appreciate their knowledge and performance.

Paul F.
Dec 2012
4.0
$500
I was unable to remove one old faucet set due to a frozen nut, so I called James Caccia based on Angie's List rating.  Plumber arrived, inspected, and gave me an estimate for the frozen faucet set replacement.  He successfully removed the first and installed the new one.  Fearing I would have the same problem on the dual vanity sink with the other set, I had him do that, at the same price.
The price seemed very high for the amount of work, but I was selling the house and didn't want to try another service provider who might take several days to come over.

Ingrid K.
Dec 2012
4.0
$170
Plumber was on time and performed a fine job.  Prices are quoted by the job, so it is theoretically good to know what one will pay ahead of time.  However, in this case, there was a hard upsell: "we _strongly_ recommend that you also replace the P trap at the same time" - why? - "it looks old and it is probably going to leak if you don't replace it".  Well, how much does that cost?  "oh, another xxx" (...don't remember exactly, something like $60, for a $10 part and un- and re-screwing one more nut).  One would think that if they "strongly recommend this" every time for a garbage disposal replacement, it should perhaps be mentioned and/ or included in the flat rate quote.  We chose not to replace the P trap - it looked fine, and there has not been a problem with it in 11 months.

Philippe L.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
called in for an estimate and agreed on the job.

Tom S.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
Technician explained the problem and the diffferent types of faucets available. He then was able to remove the old faucet and install a new one and was out of the house within 45 minutes.  Technician respected our household and wore booties when entering the house.  He cleaned the work area and left it better then when he arrived.  Defintely will use them again for future plumbing problems.

Steve L.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had Caccia install a new kitchen faucet last year.  I should have listened better from the start because I bought my own from a hardware depot, thinking I would have better selection.  They told me it was cheap and they could not offer a warranty.  
Sure enough it broke down in a few months.  They showed me the line they carry and the difference was clear; it was nice design and clearly higher quality metal parts.They installed it and it worked fine for a year. 
But then stated to spin a little.  I called Caccia and they sent Ross out quickly.  He spent about 2 hours of heavy effort reinstalling the faucet and adding a new attachment that would secure it better.  He explained his challenges, what he was doing, and how he had fixed it.
Caccia covered it under warranty.  
Even if they are on the high end of pricing, they offer quality, have great people, and stand by their work.

Susan L.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$880
I called Caccia Plumbing on Monday afternoon and they scheduled me for the next day. They gave me a one hour window of when the plumber would arrive. Which i love, because most service companies give me a 3 hour window, which kills 1/2 of my day. 
A clean (emphasis on the word clean) plumber (Joseph) arrived, punctual and prepared. I took him into my kitchen and bathroom- pointed out the broken garbage disposal and clogged bathroom sink. Joseph inspected the garbage disposal and diagnosed the problem. He suggested that I replace it with a new one- I agreed since I hadn't replaced it for over 9 years. Joseph installed the new one, did a few quality control steps and made sure I was happy with my new disposal before he went into my bathroom to work on the sink. 
In the bathroom, he unclogged the sink within 20 minutes and asked me to turn the sink on and off- to make sure I was satisfied with his workmanship. Joseph said he had over 30 mins before his next appointment and asked if he could conduct an overall home inspection of my plumbing. During his inspection, he pointed out 3 things:1. my water heater was over 16 years old and that the average water heater lasts less than 12. He just told me to be aware of that fact and suggested that I research the benefits of tankless water heaters. He explained how it conserves energy, and that you never run out of hot water with a tankless.2. There was a steady drip coming from a hose bib- in my backyard. He fixed it for me- thank you!3. He checked the water pressure on the house- said it was high. suggested I install a pressure reducing valve. it would help preserve the plumbing in the house. 
Since Caccia Plumbing was here- I have researched tankless water heaters and when this one goes, I will probably invest in a tankless. 
Moreover, I had a great experience with Caccia Plumbing. They have been my family's plumber for over 20 years. They're local, honest, reasonably priced and always perform excellent- high quality service.

Judith O.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$728
The process went smoothly, service was excellent and their products of good quality.   The only recommendation I would make was that I asked to have the invoice itemized, for the BAWSCA rebate, and it took about three requests before this was done.

Peter N.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$185
See above.

Bess K.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They are fabulous. They have also fixed my toilets in the past at a reasonable price. They come right out.

Elisabeth S.
Mar 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
They did an excellent job. They were very professional and courteous. They took the time to explain everything that they were doing. They cleaned up their work space well. I would use them again.
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FAQ

James Caccia Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

James Caccia Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, James Caccia Plumbing Inc offers free project estimates.

No, James Caccia Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, James Caccia Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.

No, James Caccia Plumbing Inc does not offer emergency services.

No, James Caccia Plumbing Inc does not offer warranties.