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Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

A trusted name in residential plumbing in the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, and Simi Valley for over 37 years. We know your drains, bathtubs, and water heaters better because we've been working on them for so long. We know each subdivision by heart. And, our fully stocked trucks have the right parts onboard to get it done right the first time. We specialize in residential plumbing repair and drain cleaning. Our plumbers and our trucks are geared toward single family homes so we have the training, knowledge and parts on our trucks to fix your plumbing and drain cleaning problem right. Licensed by the State of California, Contractor #505996. Fully bonded and insured. Up front pricing, no charge for travel time. We accept VISA and MasterCard Additional DBA - Paster & Son Plumbing, PasterPlumbing, Paster Plumbing.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewers, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Hot Water Circulation Pumps, Pumps

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7194 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
7%
3
3%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 101-125 of 194 reviews

Terri P.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did an excellent job. Bryan is an amazing plumber. He is upfront and honest, and he does exactly what he says he's going to do. He doesn't try to sell you things you don't need. I brought him back even a third time to snake out a sink in my guest bathroom with a leaky faucet and a small leak below the cabinet. Bryan rebuilt the faucet, snaked out the drain, and restored it to its full function without any further leaking. We will definitely use Ed Pastor And Son Plumbing & Rooter again in the future.
Description of Work: They have been three times. He first came out and snaked out the pipes for the washing machine, which had previously been done by another plumber. They were not able to resolve the problem. Since Bryan, the owner, snaked it out, we have not had a problem. Next, Bryan came out because we had a long standing clog in our kitchen sink. We have owned our house for 11 years and the kitchen sink/garage disposal had never worked properly and/or drained properly. We were not able to wash dishes, run the dishwasher, or run the garbage disposal without water backing up on both sides of the sink, including food debris that was in the garbage disposal. It had been snaked one time by another plumber, but it did not resolve the problem. We decided to try Ed Pastor And Son Plumbing & Rooter because we heard they were very good. Bryan was on time, was professional, did the job correctly, and fixed this long standing problem. We have not had any issues since Bryan repaired the problem. We now have a fully functioning sink and garbage disposal.

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

Sean C.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work was done over 1.5 hours on Saturday evening. The work went quickly and well using materials Matt had on his well equipped truck. Per his recommendation, we waited at least six hours for glue to cure before repressurizing the water line. It works fine without leaks. The only surprise was the price. It seemed a little high for 1.5 hours of work. But the work was of good quality. It was done on an emergent basis. I would use the company again for emergencies but for work without a time factor, I would get competitive quotes from highly rated plumbers to ensure I got high quality work for a competitive price.
Description of Work: Plumbing Company was responsive to my Saturday afternoon request for service to repair the leaking water supply line just outside my home. They kept me informed on the assigned plumber's schedule and when he would arrive from previous assignment. Their plumber, Matt, was very sharp and professional. He replaced the buried threaded/compression pvc fittings with glued pvc pipe and fittings to minimize the risk of future leaks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Peggy C.
11/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
it turned out to be a bigger and more costly job than i thought
Description of Work: promply

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

marianne S.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were fast, professional and very friendly. I just felt they were expensive.
Description of Work: They resealed the upstairs toilet, and the whole 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

Geraldine P.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We had Paster Plumbing come out on three different occassions. There were absolutely outstanding on all three items listed above. They were informative and competent. On the first major event with a new water heater and solving a slab leak, Matthew and, I believe, Nick were deligient and knew how to proceed with efficiency in getting the job done. This required finding how the plumbing snaked through the walls between the garage and the interior of the house. The needed soldering of the new pipe was performed under extremely difficult positions. They explained the operation of the new water heater and demonstrated it. On a second occasion, the tub shower was diagnosed by another plumber some time ago to require punching a large hole between the garage and bathroom and replacing an entire assembly of the hot and cold water plumbing. We did not proceed. I then called Paster and asked for Matthew from my previous expererience. He immediately knew the problem and replaced a small unit in the mechanism. It simply required taking apart the mechanism from the tub shower side and replacing the unit. It was an example of knowledge and not trying to soak one for repairs. The third occasion was upstairs, simpler though annoying leaks in one of the sinks faucets. Again, we asked for Matthew and again excellent service along with informative discussions. He actually repaired one of the units rather than replacing it. Show me plumbers who have the knowledge and motivation to repair if possible rather than replace. If you had a rating higher than A, I would give it to Paster Plumbing. I will always use Paster Plumbing in the future. Regarding Dos and Don'ts, Do call Paster Plumbing.
Description of Work: I list three separate occasions. The estimated cost is the total for all three. Arranged for diagnosing slab water leak and discussed options for repairs. Installed a new 75 gallon Bradford White water heater. Also installed a new 30 inch Smitty pan. Installed 40 feet of type (L) copper pipe above garage storage units, strapped every 6 feet. Ran that line over to a laundry sink where the slab leak fed. Capped leak line. Tested all repairs ok with no leaks. Required punching through walls to access pipes and soldering pipes in almost impossible locations. Downstairs guest bathroom tub shower lost all cold water function. Replaced balancing spool and cartridge and re-greased stem. Tested all ok with no leaks. Upstairs master bathroom faucets in right hand sink leaked. Replaced cold cartridge style stem and repaired hot cartidge. Tested all ok.

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
$3,500

Matt P.
10/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My home was having some foundation reinforcement work done and several copper water pipes needed minor re-routing to avoid a new concrete grade beam that was being poured in a trench along the side of the home. On recommendations from Angie's List and another well-recommended plumber who could not perform the job quickly, I decided to use Ed Paster & Son for this job. We had a few miscommunications in coordinating a time to meet face-to-face to estimate the work. Also, it took some effort to agree on the exact requirements for the job with the foundation workers. I was happy that after getting the requirements straightened out the work was done quickly, cleanly and in a professional manner. Like one earlier reviewer noted for their copper pipe work, it felt like the cost for the time spent doing the work was a bit on the high side, but I don't know the going rate for this type of work and felt preoccupied with our bigger foundation project.
Description of Work: Re-routed several copper water line connections to make room for some foundation repair work that required pouring of a concrete grade beam.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Sandra K.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber showed up on time, was courteous and cleaned up after the job was done.
Description of Work: I needed my toilet replaced. I purchased it myself and they installed it.

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
$200

Clayton W.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It took two separate visits because after snaking it the first time the material got caught at another part further down the line and clogged again the following day. We pulled blueprints of the building and they helped figure out exactly where the issue was and managed to snake it out. The two different plumbers that showed up were courteous, professional, and were very diligent to protect the expensive servers and other electronic equipment in the surrounding area. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: A drain clogged in the datacenter, and we needed a good rooter to unclog it and figure out how to prevent it from happening in the future.

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
$150

Debe P.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The overall experience working with this company was great. The drain was snaked and cleared in less than hour. They outlined what they were going to do and told me how much it would cost. They then did the job, cleaned up and we settled the bill.
Description of Work: Uncloged kitchen sink.

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
$132

AMANDA F.
09/2012
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Our water heated started leaking and shuddering at 9pm on a thursday night. The first thing that was great about them was they answered and connected me to a plumber who walked me thru turning of the gas and water to it. They called first thing in the morning and had a guy out by 10am. The second thing that was great was that I'm renting and our landlord is impossible to get a hold of. But when they got here they said that it was under warranty they took care of the paper work. They were very professional and nice. I would hire them again for anything. I put a B on the price because I didn't have anything to compare it to. Maybe it was a great price.
Description of Work: Installed new water heater and removed old one.

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
$565

Loretta Y.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was very pleased with his work, his demeanor, and his attitude. He was also very knowledgeable. I will use them again in the future. Their prices are reasonable and fair, I was able to get a senior discount for this job.
Description of Work: He put in a new flush system for me that doesn't require a bulb.

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
$118

Andy C.
07/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The tech. was very friendly. He explained the problem and what it would costs. It was a bad blockage,but he worked until it was free.He cleaned the work area when he finished.
Description of Work: Master shower would not drain.

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
$118

Norma M.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Both toilets decided to stop flushing properly. I had company coming on Monday and this was Friday. I was in a panic. I checked Angie's list, contacted Paster Plumbing at 7:40 am. They said someone would be out by 9:00. Chris arrived at 8:45.. removed his shoes at the door (impressive) and after hearing my problem, checked both toilets. He first changed out an ancient water shut off valve, then replaced the fill valve. A previous plumber (I have no idea who) had done a jerry rigged change to the flush valve and it needed to be changed. Chris took the tank off, changed out everything. snaked the toilet.... these are 26 years old and then worked on the second one. All in all he was there until 11:00 am. He was professional, cleaned up after himself and did a very good job. I did have an issue with the flapper leaking, so he came back and replaced it with a different one.
Description of Work: both toilets needed new flush valves, plus the guest toilet needed a new water shut off valve and connector and a new fill valve. Chris also snaked each toilet.

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
$450

Martha S.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They saved the day! I had called another Angie's list plumber A rated, with pipe leak in back wall... they were a no show by the afternoon and said they had 'forgotten to book my appointment .... I quickly looked up THIS company... called Paster... they were out in an hour and quickly fixed the rotted out hose bib installed by another plumber... that repair was $138.... so fast and so good, I also had him replace the water pressure regulator, w (p.s. I was not going to replace the pressure regulator but pressure was 2x normal, but he was so great and quick and honest, that when he pointed it out, and it has been pointed out before, I decided to go ahead, as is necessary in high water pressure areas .) Nice people!
Description of Work: Replaced rotted out hose bib.... leaking pipe, and replaced high pressure water guage to house.

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
$488

SUSAN T.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
He was very nice, prompt and polite. I had problem and they figured it out and solved the problem. He was the only one who came out and actually looked at the problem.
Description of Work: He snaked out a couple 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
$147

Francie N.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I'm still a little unsure if it was necessary to install an access line to alleviate the clog, or if they could have just rooted it from the vent. I would have perferred to deferr that cost. I kind of regret that but it was my decision to move forward with the installation and Brian was generous to work with me on the payment. The overall cost for the job clearly did not leave a great deal of room for profit for Paster with 4-5 people on the job the whole day! It was really hot that day as well. I will call Paster again and would probably trust them with any plumbing job. They are professional and perform quality work.
Description of Work: We had a back up in two bathrooms. My 53 year old home did not have a clean out access to the sewer line. It took two teams of plumbers and plumbers helpers to locate the clog due to some rather creatively designed plumbing layouts in my old house, but they worked until the found it, then discussed with me the issues relative to placing the new clean out access they would install. Once we decided on that, they completed the job and everything is working proeprly again.

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
$1,144

Elizabeth W.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
The work they do is beyond compare. I will never use another plumbing service.
Description of Work: Plumbing was always an issue at our old house. The list of things that went wrong and were repaired or replaced by Ed Paster And Son Plumbing & Rooter is long. Ed Paster And Son Plumbing & Rooter replaced two old water heaters (one was replaced with a new tankless unit) replaced the old worn out recirclulating hot water system, cleared numerous clogged pipes and installed a new garbage disposal. I have used these folks so many times that we're on a first name basis with Jay and Matt.

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
$3,000

LORRAINE C.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our renter called advising that there were leaks under the sinks (yes, plural) and that the handyman recommended the plumber as he was unable to fix them, the problem being beyond his skills. Paster was called in and they were on it immediately and all was fixed by the end of the day.
Description of Work: I regret that I am unable to be specific about the work that was performed on this visit, as the home where the service was performed is now being rented out and I am in another state. However, we have used this company for years and have always been satisfied. I would recommend them unequivocally.

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
$350

Lucy P.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I was very favorably impressed from the moment Debbie answered the phone - she was courteous and friendly and was able to answer my questions - including the cost - over the phone. Other companies I'd called insisted on sending out a "technician" before they would answer a simple question about how much it would cost to replace a water heater. One company even told me I'd have to go back on-line to Angie's List and pay for the work, then they would send someone out to actually do the work. Really??? Matt (from Paster & Sons) came out to do the repair and he was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable and even answered a couple of plumbing questions regarding another matter on our property. We're glad we found this wonderful company and we plan to continue to use them for all of our plumbing needs. Thank you everybody at Paster Plumbing!
Description of Work: Replaced our 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
$1,000

Tammy A.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were great. From the initial phone call to the "on the way" call, perfect. The repairman was terrific and fast.
Description of Work: Cleared the drain in 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
$78

ANN B H.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was the 4th company to come out and they were the only ones to know how to fix it. They were very professional and courteous. I have had horrible experiences in the past with plumbers but they were a great experience. He replaced multiple things. He also went above and beyond the call of duty by doing things that he did not have to do. He included this in the original estimate.
Description of Work: We had a leak in the ceiling.

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
$2,000

Bryan J.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We called this company, who was referred to us by family who had used them in the past. They were extremely pleasant and helpful and able to schedule to have a plumbing technician arrive the next day as we requested. The office called us 20 minutes prior to his arrival to inform us of his ETA. He arrived on time stated and was friendly and professional. He took off his shoes outside on our porch without even being asked. Big points for being respectful of our home and flooring! We showed him to the work site and he after a quick yet thorough inspection of the problem, he proceeded to get all the needed parts before starting the work. He explained what he was going to do. We had asked for the quote over the phone the previous day, so he immediately began the work. Within 20 minutes he was done. He then tested everything twice, we paid the fee and he was on his way. Super friendly and easy to work with. We'd definitely work with them again and most importantly, after the work was done, we were left with a sense of trust and satisfaction that other plumbers don't often provide.
Description of Work: This was a simple job. Our toilet pump was starting to fail, making noise and leaking at the flush valve. We also needed drain cleaning.

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

Bryan G.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very good service and very knowledgeable. They found the problem, told me how I could fix it, I fixed it myself and had them come back to inspect it to make sure the repair was done properly. I was very impressed with them.
Description of Work: I had them come out with the camera to inspect the sewer line. I also had them reinspect the sewer line after I had completed a repair on 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
$375

Michael C.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Overall, they were very nice in the process and they were able to diagnose the problem quickly. We would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We were having problems with our toilet flushing. I thought they were going to have to root out a pipe but they very quickly isolated the problem and saw that it was something in the toilet. They told us we should get another toilet, but after speaking with my wife we decided to have them look into the problem further, to eliminate getting the new toilet. They then went back into the toilet and fount that a plastic part was left in there from another plumber and was causing the issue.

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
$110

Robert A.
03/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plummer arrived on-time and provided an oral estimate before starting work. I followed his recommendation and he did everything as stated. I was very pleased with the professionalism and recommendation. He replaced the copper pipe from the point of the original shut-off valve to the point of the sprinkler valve - about two feet including numerous elbows. My only concern is the cost which was $800 for four hours of work including 30 minutes to buy the needed parts. That may be the going rate, but $200 per hour seems fairly steep to me.
Description of Work: 1.Needed a replacement water shut-off valve at the entrance to the house. 2. Replaced the main sprinkler shut-off valve (next to the main shut-off). 3. Repaired a leaky bathroom shut-off under the sink.

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
$800

Contact information

6520 Platt Ave, West Hills, CA 91307

www.edpaster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
Contractor #997575
Trade License Locale
State of California
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2016
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Lawn Irrigation

FAQ

Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available
Yes, Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter offers free project estimates.
No, Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter offers emergency services.
Yes, Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter offers warranties.
Ed Paster & Son Plumbing & Rooter offers the following services: Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewers, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Hot Water Circulation Pumps, Pumps
Please Inquire

Contact information

6520 Platt Ave, West Hills, CA 91307

www.edpaster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM