Ford's Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

Ford’s Plumbing and Heating has been serving the West Los Angeles and South Bay area since 1963. We have been an Angies List SUPER SERVICE AWARD WINNER since 2011! Robert Ford is a third-generation plumber and our staff is top-notch. We can handle anything from a mystery leak or clogged toilet to a new plumbing system (residential or commercial) and we do home inspections. Ford’s Plumbing and Heating is available 24 hours a day because we know some leaks wait for no man.

Business highlights

61 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Leaks, slow drains, drain stoppages, tankless water heaters, fixture installation, sewer line maintenance, gas line maintenance, earthquake valves, furnace installation & maintenance, water heater installation & maintenance, garbage disposals, pipe maintenance, remodels.

Services we don't offer

HVAC service or install.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7356 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
80%
4
8%
3
3%
2
5%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 101-356 of 356 reviews

Lisa L.
11/2017
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
After reading the positive reviews on Angie's List, I had high hopes when I hired Ford's for drain cleaning and/or pipe repair at my mother's home. Plumbers showed up on time, and the initial inexpensive quote quickly turned into an $8,000 recommendation. My mother trusted their expertise (in hindsight, she knows she should have gotten a 2nd opinion), and agreed to proceed with the additional work. Although the plumbing issues seemed resolved, not all the additional work paid for was completed. A wall that was supposed to be repaired after the work was done was not (unreported since this was unfortunately discovered months later). Expectations were high due to the amount spent, but we were not impressed.
Description of Work: Drain cleaned, pipes replaced. Wall repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$8,000

Renee M.
11/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called for an estimate on a noise coming from walls/plumbing. You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you realized you've been duped? That was my feeling when I obtained a second opinion. Ford's Plumbing quoted me almost $1000.00 to install a pressure regulator. Subsequent plumber came the following day, diagnosed the problem in 30 minutes as an exterior hose valve being in the 'on' position. Paid him $99.00 with pleasure. Buyer beware.
Description of Work: Assessment of noise from walls/plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0


Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. We take our customer service seriously, and will look into the estimate that was provided to you. If you like I can have the supervisor call you once that is done, or I can even set up a visit from the owner himself. Please let me know if there is anything we can do.

Melissa T.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ford's is such a great company. Every employee I've had contact with has been professional and courteous and really nice. Ginger was able to have someone come out and help me as soon as possible. Ryan arrived on time and was great. He assessed the problem and had it fixed so quickly. He is such a nice guy ... neat, professional and friendly. This is the second time I've had to call Ford's Plumbing (I found them from the reviews here on Angieslist) and both times they were above and beyond. It's so great knowing I don't have to stress if another plumbing problem comes up. I will definitely call Ford's and I've already given their name to other tenants in my building.
Description of Work: Our dishwasher wasn't working and was making loud thumping sounds.

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
$89

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review. We appreciate you being our customer.

KIMBERLY W.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I’ve used Fords in the past for several different problems and they are always on time, professional, and very reasonably priced!! I will continue to use them!
Description of Work: Cleaned out my main drain for 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
$120

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review. We value you as a customer.

William H.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are very nice, and a good outfit. The price seems a little high. They just came out and did what they were suppose to do. They were very courteous. Then about a week later, I had a problem with the new toilet. I called them up and about the next day they came and corrected the problem. The chain inside the toilet that the handle works the flapper valve, it had came a loose, and they fixed it. They adjusted the water level of the toilet for me.
Description of Work: They installed a new toilet, and installed a new hot water tank.

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
$1,600

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for your review. We greatly value your business. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Melissa T.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service from the first call onward was amazing. I needed a plumber TODAY! My handyman wasn't able to fix the problem with our toilet, so I called Ford's and they were able to fit me in within a couple hours. Ginger scheduled me and asked how I found them ... Angie's List ... so she let me know there was a coupon I could use. In my rush to find a plumber, I hadn't looked for the coupons. Riley arrived on time and was amazing. Really. He had a quick look at the toilet tank and showed me what was wrong. He showed me I could fix it myself, with a quick trip to the hardware store. He saved me $120 and wouldn't even take a tip for his lesson in plumbing 101. Fantastic first impression. We have a go to plumber now.
Description of Work: Our toilet was constantly running and the tank wouldn't fill.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review. We appreciate you being our customer! Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

JACK S.
08/2017
5.0
water heater repair, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
They put in a new water heater and replaced gas lines due to a gas leak. It was a little expensive. The only issue I had with them is I thought the price was a little high.
Description of Work: Installed new water heater

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

Adrianne R.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Riley showed up on time, took one look at the situation and helped troubleshoot it for us in no time. Price for the work done was more than fair. Would definitely hire this service again.
Description of Work: We had pipes coming out of a wall that needs to be removed to put in cabinets, and we needed them closed off and removed.

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
$100

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for the review. We greatly appreciate it, and your business!

Teresa D.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
I called Ginger at Ford Plumbing about 9:15. She set me up with an appointment for between 12 and 2. She also reminded me to print the coupon! Reilly arrived about 12:15m, and he ran a snake, ending the back-up, and then ran a camera to check the line -- all in about 25 minutes. Great service and great price. I will hire them again.
Description of Work: Run a snake through the main sewage 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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you so much for the review. We appreciate you being our customer.

Lauren C.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Kudos to the Boss Robert Ford. Your people were amazing.
Description of Work: Two jobs: install Tankless water heater and replacing a leaking pipe in bathroom under vanity ( a challenging job). All was done with efficiency and professionalism. Can not say enough about the workman--I have had a lot of work done but the quality of the workman was beyond anyone I have had.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for being our customer [Member Name Removed], and we really appreciate the review!

Cindy M.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Very well. Very professional, punctual and informative.
Description of Work: Clogged 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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review [Member Name Removed], it is appreciated. As well, we appreciate your business.

Stephen S.
07/2017
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
He said he couldn't do anything and that need needed to cut the copper line and install new line and a clean out. I have had my main line cleaned out before with no issues so I went to the home depot and purchased a rooter myself, which ended up solving the problem. I felt that he was trying to do a complete bait and switch.
Description of Work: I called him out to do a main line clean out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We value your comments in helping Fords continue to grow & offer great service to our customers. I was able to look up your account and see our technician came to visit with you back in January, 2017. Being in business for over 50 years we pride ourselves on our ability to please our customers, and provide quality service, and do apologize you were not satisfied with one of our technicians, and I will have my supervisor look into this visit from January. Should you decide to give us another chance, we will provide you with a coupon for discount. Thank you for your feedback.

Amy B.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Great! Very honest and would definitely hire them again!
Description of Work: Camera in lines to see if roots were growing.

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

Amy B.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Reilly, our plumber, was fantastic. He was professional, on-time, and thorough. He answered all of my questions honestly. I would definitely hire Ford's (and Reilly) again.
Description of Work: Sent a camera into the sewer line to see if any roots were there.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for being our customer, and we appreciate the review.

Sara C.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a quick easy fix that I never would have guessed was the culprit!
Description of Work: I had a leak under my 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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review. We greatly value your business.

Gerard M.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. Very professional and courteous. Totally satisfied.
Description of Work: Upstairs bathroom shower leak inside the wall repaired. Had to be accessed from outside of the 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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for your review. We appreciate you being our customer!

Leilani D.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, excavators
  + 1 more
Work was done by two technicians over a two week period. Both technicians were great, as was their supervisor. The pipes were under the house in a tight crawl space, so the job was not easy. The technicians never complained and the supervisor provide video camera of the work being done. All the old sewer pipes where brought out from under the house and taken away by the plumbers. They even came back to strap the water pipes so that they no longer "pinged" when turn on. I am very satisfied with all the work done.
Description of Work: Forty year old galvanized sewer pipes needs to be replaced.

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
$16

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for this review, and we appreciate you being our valued customer. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Michael G.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I started by messaging Ford's plumbing through Angie's List, and received a prompt response followed by a phone-call setting up an appointment window. The technician arrived within the window and was very courteous. I showed him the offending faucet, and instead of fixing it himself, he asked if I was handy, and showed me how to fix the problem myself (saving me a LOT of money in the process). While walking around our house, he also noticed an issue with one of our tankless water heaters, and performed some basic diagnostics to see if something else could be causing the problem. Overall my experience was fantastic and I would definitely recommend Ford's for any plumbing need.
Description of Work: I had an outdoor faucet that was leaking non-stop.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review, and we greatly value you being our customer. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Mike B.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
excellent. Exceeded expectations. Professional, smart, courteous, experienced, and fair prices.
Description of Work: I had a pretty bad sewer stoppage problem this weekend. I called several plumbing services and ford was by far the most professional and courteous. The owner of ford came out on a Saturday morning. He investigated the problem and was really good about explaining what he was doing and why. I had a pretty complex problem and he figured it out. He unclogged my sewer and found the root cause of the problem. He also did a great job of being very careful and considerate inside and outside of the house. Not an easy task when dealing with a house that is backed up. Last but not least he did a great job of cleaning up. I am grateful for all the hard work professionalism and fair price. A+.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for the great review. We appreciate you being our customer. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Sridhar M.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They went out of their way to get my job done as quickly as possible and I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: The o-ring flapper in my toilet broke.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Hello [Member Name Removed], Thank you soo much for your review. We really appreciate you being our customer. Have a great day! Best Regards, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

William H.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They're a little pricey. I've used them twice already. They did a lot.
Description of Work: They put a water heater in and did some other plumbing. They fixed some faucets and did some toilets, installed a new 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
$1,600

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank You for using Fords Plumbing & Heating! We appreciate your business, and your review. Best, Ginger K.

Claudia T.
05/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Drain was flushed with high pressure water thru new outside drain access.
Description of Work: Outside drain created for kitchen drain.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank You for using Fords Plumbing!! We appreciate your business, and your review. Best, Ginger K. 310-[Member Information Removed]-1515

Jim S.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 2 more
Identified and corrected problems in reasonable time and at reasonable price.
Description of Work: Main drain cleaning. Discovered botched job done by previous plumber (who removed dirt below house foundation and who did terrible job not connecting our line to city line). Ford's corrected both.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank You for using Fords Plumbing!! We appreciate your business, and your review. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Andrea V.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our guy, Reilly, was in and out in about twenty minutes. He was on time, did the work, and now the faucet works great. He was nice and professional. Can't recommend their services enough!
Description of Work: Bathtub faucet needed modifying and replacing.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank You for using Fords Plumbing!! We appreciate your business, and your review. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

CATHERINE C.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I initially thought the estimate was high, but after the work was done, I realized that the price was reasonable for the quality and amount of work. Plumber was meticulous.
Description of Work: Replaced two bathroom sink faucets.

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank You for using Fords Plumbing!! We appreciate your business, and your review. Best, Ginger K. 310-815-1515

Contact information

3741 Robertson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

http://www.fordsplumbingandheating.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

Licensed*

Trade License Number
1010154
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

Ford's Plumbing and Heating is currently rated 4.7 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

Ford's Plumbing and Heating accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers emergency services.
Yes, Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers warranties.
Ford's Plumbing and Heating offers the following services: Leaks, slow drains, drain stoppages, tankless water heaters, fixture installation, sewer line maintenance, gas line maintenance, earthquake valves, furnace installation & maintenance, water heater installation & maintenance, garbage disposals, pipe maintenance, remodels.
HVAC service or install.

Contact information

3741 Robertson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

http://www.fordsplumbingandheating.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