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The Honest Plumber

Plumbing, Sewer Cleaning, Drain Pipe Installation,

About us

The Honest Plumber is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company located in Bakersfield, servicing all your gas, water and sewer needs. You can count on us for professional advice, top quality work and comprehensive service – even after your project is complete. We guarantee the quality of our work 100%, and offer environmentally friendly products and services.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

we do it all Water Heaters Drain Cleaning and much more Smoke Tests Garbage Disposers Valve Repair/Replacements Backflow Certification Leak Location Sewer Line Repair Grease Traps Faucets Trenchless Sewer Replacements Repipes (Partial and Whole) Pipe Repair/Replacements Toilet Repair/Replacements Sinks Gas Lines

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$10.00

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.419 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
74%
4
16%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.8
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-19 of 19 reviews

Bobby L.
12/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Kyle is and outstanding employee with great customer service and work ethic I’d definitely recommend him and his team at honest plumber to help you with your plumbing issues at home
Description of Work: New water line in kitchen

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

Marcos B.
06/2023
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The team did a great job fixing the kitchen floor drain. This was a big job and they completed it same day. From demo to extraction to repair they were very professional.
Description of Work: Drain collapsed in middle of kitchen under the foundation. Big job needed to be done. Demo, extract, and repair. Complete in same day. (Except tiling of kitchen)

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
$4,000

James B.
03/2023
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Do not use this plumber service. They installed a faucet that is unacceptable and that does not meet the standards set in our home warranty contract. They replaced our $500 faucet with a cheap $90 faucet from Lowes. The faucet they replaced ours with does not have as many features as per our contract states it should, does not even reach to the edge of the sink and kinks any time you slightly raise it to wash dishes fill pitchers etc. I reached out to the supervisor to see what can be done as the replacement was unacceptable and unusable in the capacity as the one we had. He told me that i could purchase a faucet of my choosing and they could come back and install it for a $90 service fee. The supervisor was very rude and unprofessional. As per our contract the any replacements should have similar features, capacity, and efficiency up to $1000. The faucet they replaced ours with does not. They should of ordered the same or similar faucet instead of running to the nearest hardware store and buying the cheapest one they had.
Description of Work: Replacement of our kitchen faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Steve A.
01/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was in need of a new replacement water heater and after comparing prices with others I settled on The Honest Plumber. They furnished the new water heater and installed it for me the day after I called at a very reasonable price. A service guy by the name of Ricky came to my house to do the work. From the onset he was courteous and professional and did an excellent job with the installation. He even explained to me the various steps he would take to complete the job. Before he left he explained the basic features of the new water heater and how everything worked. All in all I am very satisfied and would recommend The Honest Plumber to anyone needing plumbing type work done.
Description of Work: Replace water heater

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150

Angel A.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He repaired everything quickly and promptly, and was professionally and on time.
Description of Work: Came and replaced the shower handles and nozzle, and did extra without extra compensation. Will call again for future issues that come 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
$200

Carolyn B.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Located the source of a leak from a corroded pipe in the attic. Water was dripping from a register in the ceiling of our living room. Several other copper pipes throughout the attic and walls are corroded, and will be replaced, saving us from eventual water damage and even more costly repairs to our 42 year-old home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Roger J.
05/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Great work and very professional.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kenneth G.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The repair man arrived on time and got right to work. The job was a little difficult as the ferrels were stuck on and had to be pulled with a puller. He was fine with using the parts I had already purchased as I had attempted to repair myself before. Did not do any up selling. Finished both in half an hour. They charge by the hour (with one hour minimum and no show up charge) so I guess you could have several problems done with one trip. Very reasonable as estimates from other plumbers were all twice to three times as much.
Description of Work: Installed two toilet shutoff valves

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
$65

Becky G.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He came to check out the job on Monday. I discussed with him what I thought needed to be done. He agreed and arranged to come back on Wednesday to complete the job. He called early Wednesday morning to let me know he was on the way. In less than 1 1/2 hours he had completed the job. Both bathrooms were left very clean and in much better condition and working order, with a big plus, he included a discount without any negotiation from me. I would highly The Honest Plumber.
Description of Work: Replaced one toilet and repaired a second toilet.

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
$500

Kenneth R.
08/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He gave me an estimate of $3,000. I don't really know him that well. He did my water heater in the past and that was good. His response was great. I had no water heater and he was out in 30 minutes.
Description of Work: I just had a plumber out called The Honest Plumber. He came out to give me an estimate on moving a master tub.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Becky G.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber arrived at approximately 9:10 a.m., I showed him the work I wanted, he had the parts in his truck, he replaced both items, since he had everything he needed in his truck, it is 9:35 and he has been paid and the job is done. Would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Replaced two outside hose bibs on my 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
$70

Mark B.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The job went well. They were initially called out because the water heater stopped working. The technician found that some heating element went out and replaced that. Although he got me back up and running he noticed that the insulation at the bottom of the water heater was wet. Upon further inspection he found that I had a slow leak and suggested replacement. They called the very next day to replace the water heater. I couldn't break away from work so they came the following morning and replaced it. They were/are quick, thorough, and covered all aspects of the work performed. This was a home warranty job so the approximate cost of service is simply what I was told by the technician because I asked for my own curiosity. Home warranty aside, if I needed plumbing work done I would definitely call these guys first. They also came out a few years back to replace a supply line to one of my toilets. When they were out they checked every other toilet in the house and made sure all else was working before they left.
Description of Work: Replace 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
$1,200

Lacy T.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have never had a garbage disposal before so he had explained that it was kind of our fault because we put things down there that wasn't supposed to go down there but he was really nice about it and he didn't blame us or anything. He was very helpful and informational about how things work and that if we installed an air gap, it wouldn't happen again. He told us several option so things wouldn't happen in the future.
Description of Work: I used the services of The Honest Plumber. We had a sink problem because our sink was backing 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
$60

Amanda R.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain pipe, sewer cleaning
  + 2 more
About a year ago my husband and I bought a house and the first weekend our sewer backed back into the house. Called our home warranty company and they sent some one from the honest plumber out told us our sewer lines were bad and we were told that they should be replaced soon but we could keep snaking the clean out to get us by for awhile. So we had them out about 3 times in the last year. And then almost exactly a year after the first time they came out our lines were worse so we decided to go ahead and have them replaced. We called several companies in town for a quote and nobody else was even close to these guys!
Description of Work: Replaced our sewer line.

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
$2,800

Tom & Susan B.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came out on an appointment and at the appointed time. He had to come back a second day because he needed a second part. He took care of the issue and replaced it with a better valve. He was very professional and explained everything he was doing, which I liked. I would definitely recommend him.
Description of Work: Replaced shower control for the master bedroom, replaced the valve and patched the wall.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cathaleen E.
03/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The man who came twice to snake the drain was very friendly and on time. I was very happy except for when he tracked mud in. The crew who came out to replace a small section of line came out when no one was home. My landlord complained of how she felt she was over charged for the line to be replaced. She was how ever able to talk them down. Over all I was happy with the service and we haven't had any problems since.
Description of Work: My landlord has sent the Honest plumber out for septic issues. One of our toilets kept backing up along with the bathtub. They came and snaked the line. But we had to call them back out a week later due to it being clogged again. The second visit was free due to it being less then 30 days. They ended up having to send a video down the line. We had a line that need to be replaced due to roots.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristen R.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They have never let us down. We will recommend them to anyone who needs a plumber and I am going to make sure they are one of the vendors on our current home warranty.
Description of Work: Day one was a pilot light for the water heater in a rental that wasn't lit (we eventually found out that property management company or contractor turned off the main gas supply) and property management company was unwilling to call home warranty company. We called the Honest Plumber directly and they went out within a couple of hours and took care of it. Renters loved them and all was well. Next day the sewer started backing up and again, property management company screwed up. They called two companies to come out and HP was one. They left when they saw the other company was there but the other company didn't do what they said they did (fix the problem) so renter or warranty company called them back out in the evening to repair. They went out, assessed the problem and worked all day the next day to get the line usable. They were in contact with us the whole time to let us know the status as the property management company decided it was too much work to take care of their own business. We have used them multiple times in the past and are completely satisfied. We had no idea they were associated with our warranty company, we called them because we knew they were professional, prompt, courteous and have always come through for us.

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
$3,800

Mary H.
01/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was a bad experience from start to finish................. Utmost incompetence!
Description of Work: I had a water leak in my kitchen ceiling coming from the upstairs Jacuzzi tub. My home warranty company sent the Honest Plumber to make the repair. I took off work to have this repair done. After cutting a hole in my kitchen ceiling I was told by the plumber that he needed an assistant to help repair the "P Drain". I had to take off work again on 9/12/11 and the plumber showed up alone to do the job. I asked about his assistant and he said no one was available and he could do the job alone. He removed the original copper pipe and tub drain and replaced the copper with plastic and the drain with a toe tap drain, forgot to re-plug the Jacuzzi correctly and did not repair the tub and pipes correctly. I told him that I did not want a toe tap drain and he said that he would leave it until he found a longer lever to fill and empty the tub. When he left, I notieced that he threw away old and un-needed new purchased parts but kept the copper pipe (without asking). He said he would look for the proper lever because he couldn't find one long enough to put the tub back correctly. He said that he would collect the $55 service fee when he found the correct replacement lever. After he left I tried the power to the Jacuzzi and it didn't work. I called the plumber to tell him that the power didn't work and he said that he must have not plugged the power into the power source right. When he came back to plug in the Jacuzzi tub, he said he couldn't find the correct part and that he wanted his $55 service fee check. I explained that he would be paid when the work was done correctly and the toe tap drain was replaced with the correct drain part. That night I took a bath and water started gushing through the open kitchen ceiling. We found that the pipes were not attached/aligned correctly and had water everywhere. I contacted my home warranty company and was given permission to hire another plumber. The new plumber ordered the required parts to fix the problem because it took "Jacuzzi" parts for the lever and draining system. This plumber was able to make the right decision by using the correct parts to fix the problem. It is a "no brainer" that a Jacuzzi tub would require Jacuzzi parts and not parts for a normal bathtub.

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


Joshua L.
03/2010
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I moved in to my house knowing there was a minor leak in the shower faucet handle. The leak got worse after a few days and expanded to the shower head. I called my home warranty company, and they sent out The Honest Plumber. It was an easy fix, but one I could not do by myself. I only spent the $55 deductible, so I don't know exactly how much it cost. The man showed up on time, and he fixed the problem quickly. He didn't clean up very well after himself, and he was not very sociable. He also tightened the stems to the point where it is rather difficult to turn the handles at all now. Overall, I'd say they were "okay".
Description of Work: The washers had eroded, causing a leak in my shower. They changed the stems and it fixed the problem.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

    Contact information

    9530 Hageman Rd. Ste B, Bakersfield, CA 93312

    www.thehonestplumbers.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

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Septic Systems

    FAQ

    The Honest Plumber is currently rated 4.4 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

    The Honest Plumber accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, The Honest Plumber does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, The Honest Plumber offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Honest Plumber does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Honest Plumber offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Honest Plumber offers warranties.
    The Honest Plumber offers the following services: we do it all Water Heaters Drain Cleaning and much more Smoke Tests Garbage Disposers Valve Repair/Replacements Backflow Certification Leak Location Sewer Line Repair Grease Traps Faucets Trenchless Sewer Replacements Repipes (Partial and Whole) Pipe Repair/Replacements Toilet Repair/Replacements Sinks Gas Lines

    Contact information

    9530 Hageman Rd. Ste B, Bakersfield, CA 93312

    www.thehonestplumbers.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