George Salet Plumbing originated in 1979. Our business model is based on the premise of quality service and attention to client needs. It is our goal to offer you only the highest quality possible in both product and service. Our technicians are highly skilled and go through on-going training to remain at the top of their game. They are put through rigid standards just to be eligible for employment including but not limited to a full background check, drug screening and a number of plumbing examinations to ensure and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the plumbing industry.
Service Area: portions of San Mateo county
Business highlights
45 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, remodeling kitchen bath & gas line repairs.
Everything went great, I had no problems reaching the office by phone and they were quick to schedule me. Carlos took care of everything just as needed. I would call on them again for plumbing help.
Description of Work: Needed new sprayer/hose added to existing Delta Trinsic kitchen faucet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$152
Matthew M.
10/2018
5.0
plumbing
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The job ended up being more complicated than anticipated. George's team, especially Dwayne stuck with it for a whole week+, making sure that service was up at the end of each day. When the job was done, it was done right, and at the cost quoted.
Description of Work: New toilet installation, new shower valve cartridge, re-piping section of hot water line, replace cutoff valve...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100
Xenia J.
04/2018
1.0
plumbing
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I wrote a review about a year and just happened to see βGeorgeβsβ response to what I had written, and I fear he is entirely wrong. 1) the supply valve was in fine working order and not broken as he wrote. 2) the water did Not need to be shut off to the entire or even part of the condo as he stated. 3) yes, I had mentioned the toilet was leaking in my original review, so of course I must have found a way to make it stop running up a huge water deficit in our California drought prone area. I find the fact that his response is SO defensive while lying at the same time, again telling of the company at large. I now have a new, one piece, water efficient toilet installed (needless to say by someone else), and that is how I know none of what he was saying is truthful, fyi.
Description of Work: Follow-up to previous review on replacing 30 yr old toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
Lisa M.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
Β + 0 more
Called George Salet and they were able to schedule us quickly. The person who came out was very professional and knowledgeable; he answered all my questions and provided understandable explanations of what was recommended and why. We opted to have the installation done a few days later and the second crew, including Mr. Salet himself arrived on time and took care of all we needed. Mr. Salet spent time explaining what was being done and why to my husband, he showed us how the new heater worked and explained the extra tank system. One part was not available on the day of the service and Mr. Salet came back with it the next day and installed. The process was expensive but I don't think it was higher than others would have been. I have great hot water now and have the heater temperature set much lower than I had to in the past. I am very satisfied with their work and the team.
Description of Work: Discovered our water heater was leaking and likely needed replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Allan C.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
quick response and excellent work as usual β have used them twice before this time
Description of Work: fix running toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Xenia J.
03/2017
3.0
plumbing
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Plumber arrived in a timely fashion to the scheduled appointment. Wore little booties to protect my floors, although I said it was unnecessary, he insisted. Ok. Brought him over to the Toilet of unknown brand--the complex I live in is 30 years old, and I suspect they were a "special bulk purchase" at the time from a non-descript maker. (Now, keep in mind, my friend changed out the second of these toilet's inner workings with a $40 kit from a hardware store, but it took the IT laymen quite a bit of time--no real tools, no expertise, no general concept of plumbing, etc., so I am confident this is not a difficult or timely process for a professional. Also keep in mind I work in a Decorative Plumbing showroom in Belmont, and know my plumbing in concern to levels of difficulty with Installation.) I ask the Plumber, who is not carrying previously specified as necessary tablet/iPad, two questions: 1) how much to replace the innards of the Existing Toilet, and 2) how much to install a New Toilet (the Cadence One Piece from Icera which is very much like a skirted Toto, with easier installation however). He then tells me to Fix my toilet, I will be charged $500.00! But to install the new one, it will cost $450.00!! uummm... WHAT? This is why I am not hiring them to do either and find their pricing simply BAD. I've seen advertised installation Including the new toilet on Angie's list for as low as $275? WHY is replacing the inside ($40 part remember), costing $500.00??!! And why is installation of new, when I have already purchased the toilet costing $450? I thanked him and showed him out. The company, mind you, is located not 3 mins from my place.... so there is absolutely no travel time necessary in this Estimate. I just found it outlandish that the operator who made the appointment was lying --no tablet/iPad to be found, and that the Plumber was quoting me More for fixing something (oh --I also explained the identical toilet was fixed with a $40 kit so I knew it wasn't intensive), than to install and haul away (I do believe that was included), a new already purchased toilet. The Estimate provided seemed completely Arbitrary and at the Plumber's whimsy rather than "calculated".
Description of Work: I have a 30 year old toilet in which the inner mechanisms have finally failed. I asked over the phone for an Estimate, which the operator told me she was unable to provide because the Plumber would need their Tablet/iPad for making the Estimate. Interesting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Response from George Salet Plumbing Inc
What the customer failed to tell you was that the emergency shut off valve that supplies the toilet was not functional and the customer had the toilet fill valve jerry rigged with a piece of wood to keep the toilet from running,( good emergency repair). To repair the toilet the condo complex must be shut down, to install the new valve, meaning more time. As for the I-pad I was stepping in for a technician who was stuck on a job, I normally don't carry a I-pad myself as most of the larger jobs that I estimate require a sharp pencil. the i-pad price for the toilet installation is $455.51 As far as the person in the office who would not give a price for the installation, that is our company policy. If she was able to quote prices unseen, the price most likely have been too low and then we would have been accused of bait and switch. We would much rather come out for FREE and give a estimate and know that the price is correct. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, George
Mary T.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
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Great crew, professional installation. Very clean and thorough. I called because of high recommendations from Angie's List and was not disappointed in the quality and promptness. My only complaint was the price - $780 for a 7/8 hp unit plus installation is high, even, I expect, in SF. In all fairness, it was disclosed before the work and I agreed to pay. But at that point, I'd taken off from work and rescheduled to accommodate. No one seems to quote without an appointment and I did not to have to schedule someone else. What we paid seems to be at either
Description of Work: Replacement of a garbage disposal unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$780
Gary G.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
The wax ring replacement went well. The technician was polite and answered my questions at various stages of the assessment/repair. The tech also noticed and tightened a loose bolt in the tank while finishing the job. Unfortunately, the associated washer had deteriorated, which resulted in the tank beginning to leak the following day (hence the slightly lower 'quality' rating). This required a follow-up visit. They sent two technicians, who arrived by 9:00am and quickly identified/resolved the issue, free of charge. They kept me informed as they went and both technicians were completely professional in every interaction.
Description of Work: We needed a wax ring replacement for a toilet that had started leaking from the base.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Todd H.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
Aaron did a great job in diagnosing the problem with our leaking faucet and Scott installed and fitted the new cartridges perfectly. My wife is extremely pleased with the repairs. Thank you George Salut Plumbing! ππ
Description of Work: Repairs to a leaky faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
Mark C.
05/2016
1.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
The plumber failed to show at my home to give me an estimate. The plumber telephoned me to tell me he/she would be late but never showed.
Description of Work: The plumber failed to show at my home to give me an estimate. The plumber telephoned me to tell me he/she would be late but never showed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from George Salet Plumbing Inc
We screwed up!, Technician was running late through the day, (kept in contact with customer) we had no one to take his place. Technician worked till 8pm and went home without calling customer. unsure what happened next?? Job shows cancelling at 9:30am next Day. I agree with "F" rating Thanks George
James S P.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
Great. Plumber arrived at scheduled time, got all the work done quickly and professionally. Very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal, replaced bath shut-off values, replaced cartridge in sink faucet
Rating Category
Rating 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
David A.
08/2015
2.0
plumbing
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I removed my dishwasher so that I could access the wall behind it. I had to pull a SF building permit to fix the damage to the wall. Now, the SF building inspection dept. is requiring me to also pull an expensive plumbing permit and hire an expensive plumber to attach the dishwasher back to the already existing drain & supply lines & stick the electrical plug into the existing receptacle. Two days ago, I called this plumbing company based on the good reviews on Angie's List. I explained exactly what was needed. I was told that someone would call me back that same day, but no one did. Today I called again and a plumber was sent over within the hour.. The estimate for at most an hours work was $560 to hook up the dishwasher and approximately $200 for the plumbing permit. Now I know that the permit cost is fixed, or is it? I was told that they pulled the permit online, but don't know if the cost quoted included any addtional fee for pulling the permit. If they go to the DBI office to physically pull the permit then I understand an addtional fee; so this one I don't know. At any rate, I was was stunned at the price! I was told that the fee was based on a job where they did all the work: removing and then reinstalling the dishwasher and their supplying new water supply lines etc. I have all these already and don't need to pay for new ones. I asked the plumber how much time it would have taken him to do remove & reinstall the dishwasher; he said 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (It took me 1/2 hour to unhook and pull out the dishwasher). So it would end up costing me $280 AN HOUR for 2 hours work or $224 AN HOUR if 2 1/2 hours work. Since I'd already done half the work; $560 for 1 hours work?? They did not even have to push the appliance back into place. By the way, the plumber said that the company would not reduce their price based on the reduced scale of work needed. It was a total waste of my time and theirs! I know that San Francisco is expensive, but this seems more like highway robbery! Naturally, I will not be hiring this company.
Description of Work: Came to my house to give me an estimate
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
$762
Response from George Salet Plumbing Inc
Mr [Member name] Yes San Francisco is expensive place to live and work. We base our prices on the average time it takes to complete a task. Aall customers pay the same except for customers with service agreements who receive a additional discount. Things to consider: 1.Cost of permit is $160 we charged $40 to get the permit and meet the inspector at the job 2.If we reuse customers parts who is responsible when they fail?? That is why we opt to install new parts 3 It is never as easy as it looks 4.We are Licensed, Insured and have been in business for 36 years I wish you all the best George
Kathleen C.
07/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
Β + 0 more
Problem was taken care immediately. Rafael was extremely friendly and helpful. He even made recommendations on new fixture for kitchen sink. I will call him again to install once purchased. Will use George Salet Plumbing for all our plumbing needs
Description of Work: Unclogged shower drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Carolyn D.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
Β + 0 more
He was very prompt and very good. Very nice man and good work.
Description of Work: My water heater was broken, he hooked up the part and fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tonia B.
01/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
Β + 0 more
We have open house every year on New Year's Day and we expecting about 75 people to drop by during the day. We were unable to contact the former plumber or anyone else who could come on such short notice. Two of the plumbers we contacted recommended them. The technician showed up at the time promised and worked for several hours. He had to leave to pick up another piece of equipment. He returned with another technician and they worked for another hour and were able to clear the drain(s). He had a party to attend to but didn't leave here until he was satisfied that it was clear. They also assured me that they would be available the next day if there were any problems. To sum it up. Professional service priced accordingly.
Description of Work: We had a previous plumbing problem which was supposedly fixed but resurfaced (literally) on New Year's Eve.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
C T S.
01/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
Β + 0 more
He was prompt and fixed the problem quickly.
Description of Work: Fixed a leaking joint in a drain pipe in my crawl space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Shannon F.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
We had a clog in our sewer system on a Saturday afternoon that shut our whole plumbing down. Dwayne came within an hour and spent two hours trying to clear the line. Steve came back first thing on Sunday morning with heavier machinery and got us up and running by 11:00am. Amazing work all around and both Dwayne and Steve were totally professional, clean, and conscientious. They were willing to answer all of our questions and were sensitive to our worries that we were looking at a huge plumbing problem, potentially. The overall charge was completely reasonable for emergency plumbing services on a weekend and I would recommend them without hesitation.
Description of Work: Cleared a clog in our sewer line that was causing our entire plumbing system to backup and overflow.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$890
KIM C.
03/2013
1.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
The upstairs toilet was leaking, which had caused some damage to the drywall in the ceiling of the room beneath the bathroom. When the plumber came to the house, I explained what was happening. While he stood downstairs shining his flashlight up into the hole in the downstairs ceiling, I went upstairs and flushed the toilet a couple of times so he could try to see where the water was coming from. After I flushed the toilet, 2, maybe 3 times, he said he knew exactly what the problem was: the flange was bad and needed to be replaced as well as some of the piping that it connected to. I asked him if it could possibly be the wax seal that was bad and he said no, it was the flange. He also told me that I should call the contractor that did the bathroom remodel 10 years ago because it wasn't done right and that's why I was now having problems. He wrote me up an estimate to do the repairs for $2,500. I decided I should get a second opinion. The very next day, I got the toilet fixed by purchasing a $10 wax seal and paying $100 labor to install it.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot a leaking toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Response from George Salet Plumbing Inc
Thank You for leaving the review, Your review has made it possible for me to talk with my plumbers and remind them why not jump to a conclusions based on past experience but thoroughly investigate the problem before giving a solution. As a side note: If water leaks to the ceiling below when a wax ring is compromised that usually indicates a problem with the installation of the closet flange or the flooring. Thanks George
Alice L.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
Excellent. If I could give Steven an A+ I would. :-)
Description of Work: Steven was our technician and was fabulous. He was on time, very pleasant, professional, and fun. Has a really good sense of humor. My husband and I are very pleased. There were no hidden costs and we plan to have him come back to do more work. He replaced our old toilet with a new one. We have a leak in the garage and we plan to have him come back for that. Every blog I read was correct. Great company to deal with. When I called the very pleasant receptionist estimated sometime between 2 pm and 4 pm but called back within 20 minutes to see if we could have him come over earlier. Never had that happen before. Steven even gave us a senior discount which helped in our final cost. Very nice. Best service we have had in years. Thank you Angie's List.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
debora P.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
EVerything was great. The kithcen facucet handle fell off and the tech rplaced the screw that held it in place in less than 10 minutes. Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Description of Work: The service tech was on time curtious and in fact did not even want to charge us becasue all that was missing on the kitchen facucet was a screw. If we are in need of any plumbing services we will continue to use them. What a great person and company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
John B.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
The Plumber was very officiant at his work and had all tthe parts needed on his truck to complete the work. He was here for a couple of hours.
Description of Work: The bathroom sink was sitting on the floor waiting for him to hang it back up. He cut out the thin wall drain pipe going in the wall and replaced it with a galvanize pipe that he supplyed and added a brass fitting outside the wall. He supplied and installed a thin wall pipe into the brass fitting and a P-trap. He also supplied and installed the hot and cold flexible pipe lines and hung back the sink on the existing bracket on the wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525.37
Patrick M.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
Technician: Steve I live in a studio condo and needed to have my toilet replaced as well as the shut-off valve - then I found out my garbage disposal broke. Steve came out for two estimates and then came and did the repairs on the tight homeowner's association schedule. He was professional, polite, and knowledgeable. For people who live in little studios you know how it feels to ask someone to fix appliances in small quarters! Steve did the job like a super pro! If you want a great experience with no worries pick this company! Customer service at its finest.
Description of Work: Two estimates - toilet replacement and garbage disposal replacement. Service - toilet replacement and garbage disposal replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,305
Ann W.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
From the first phone call to the check it was a very pleasant experience. we felt well taken care of. as with other great reviews on here price tends to go with top notch service. pricey, yes, but called on a Friday afternoon and had service Saturday morning no extra charge =). also, we signed up on special pricing contract for one year. it saved us $9.00 on the final bill and when we use them again we will have preferred pricing. it was not a hard sell nor was it pushed.
Description of Work: steve was cordial and polite. we walked the areas were we needed help and then worked through their set price book to see what the final cost would be. we had a bathroom sink drain replaced (found out the chrome pipe would not work do to its closeness to the wall). we had a gas line put in to convert our dryer to gas. and finally had drain piping replaced in a basement bar. we talked of other work to be done at a later date. the master bath took the longest due to tight space. the other two went like clock work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Catherine M.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
They came in and made the repair efficiently within 20 minutes. They charged a reasonable price. They were nice and clean. They wore booties on their feet. They left the place squeaky clean. They are licensed. The overall experience was excellent. The price and quality were excellent. They had a coupon online. They also allow you to schedule appointments on line, and that was innovative. I scheduled online one day and they called me the next day. They were punctual, responsive, and professional. I would use this provider again.
Description of Work: They repaired a toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Juliette K.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
Β + -1 more
After calling one plumbing company and being told that they could get somebody out in three weeks (who has a plubming problem that can wait three weeks?) we got a response right away. A plumber was out that afternoon with a good explanation of the problem with the radiant heating system and a quick fix. He will come back to replace a pump that will need to be replaced, but was not an emergency.
Description of Work: They were very prompt and professional. They will be perfoming a pump change out in the near future.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Windows,
Water Filtration and Softening
FAQ
George Salet Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
George Salet Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, George Salet Plumbing Inc offers free project estimates.
No, George Salet Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, George Salet Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, George Salet Plumbing Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, George Salet Plumbing Inc does not offer warranties.
George Salet Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Plumbing, drain cleaning, sewer cleaning, remodeling kitchen bath & gas line repairs.