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 76-356 of 356 reviews

Kinuyo L.
09/2018
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good, except the direction of the one knob to turn on a hot water was set opposite side.
Description of Work: Replacement of cartridge stems, both hot and cold sides in a bathroom sink.

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
$243

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for your feedback. Whenever you may have any concerns, please call into our office. We would be more than happy to send our service technician over to check the knob, and make any necessary corrections related to the previous work performed.

Joan E.
09/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When I first got the company name from Angie's List I called them on a weekend which they have 24/7 service and Riley came out on a Sunday. They used cameras and found things I was not aware of that needed to be done. They are professional and do a good job. I will highly recommend and continue to use them.
Description of Work: Plumbing

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We appreciate you being our customer, and thank you soo much for the review.

Kimberyl T.
08/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Scottie got to or house within an hour of our call on a Saturday morning for the weekend rate. did a thorough check of the area inside, outside, and under the house and was able to locate the issue, which was our dishwasher. We will go forward with an appliance specialist. Scottie was great - helpful and informative. Would definitely use again!
Description of Work: We needed the source of a leak located

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
$199

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We are glad that we were able to assist you in a timely manner, and we appreciate your feedback.

ashlee D.
08/2018
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Scotty was very friendly and professional. He fixed the issue within 10 minutes and even showed me how he fixed it. He explained everything in detail and it made perfect sense. He then waited with me to make sure that everything still worked properly. I'm a new home owner so he did a lot to put me at ease. I'll definitely be using him with any plumbing issues I have in the future!
Description of Work: My sink started filling with water from the bottom up when I turned the dish washer on.

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
$72.9

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

KIMBERLY W.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I had a question about our tankless water heater installation and they were happy to come out and answer my questions. I’ve used them many times before and have never been disappointed!
Description of Work: I had questions about my tankless waterheater installed by fords.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
It is our pleasure to be able to answer any questions, or concerns that you may have. Thank you for your feedback, and we appreciate you being our long time customer.

LUCAS E.
06/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber replaced the cartridge. After that, the valve was leaking a lot. He said that it was caused by debris inside the valve and the pipes needed a flushing (additional services) and it may happen that we needed to replace the whole valve if the flushing didn't work. We were worried, so we called another plumber (from a different company), who opened the valve and said that there was no problem with the valve and that the valve was missing a part. He came again with the part, installed it and now the valve works just fine.
Description of Work: Replece a cartridge of a shower valve

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$99

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We appreciate your feedback, and will look into the matter.

Susan B.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Just great. Scotty showed up within the given timeframe. He was fast, informative neat, and a nice guy on top of it. I've been looking for a plumber I knew and could trust for a long time and I believe I found one today. Also, Ginger on the phone really knew here stuff. I'd absolutely recommend Scotty and Ford's plumbing and heating. Susan
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet replacement

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
It was a pleasure being able to assist you. Thank you kindly for the review, and we appreciate you being our customer.

Travis and Melinda M.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They took care of the clean up and switched out the water heater.
Description of Work: Replaced 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

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

Sean M.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great - tech took just an hour to get it done.
Description of Work: Install dishwasher air gap.

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
$125

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

Justin T.
05/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Ford's since I had a drip coming from my ceiling and was leaving town the next morning, so I wanted to address it. It was a Saturday in the late afternoon, so I called a plumber with emergency service. Made an appointment for Scotty to come to my house at 5pm. He showed up on time and was very clear about the charges. $199 for the visit (since it's "after-hours" -- they told me that when I made the appointment), and then it would be $300/hr for any work performed. He explained everything and gave me his best guess at what was going on. I decided to have him open the ceiling and, when he cut the drywall and ripped a piece off, about a gallon or more of water spilled onto the floor. Good thing we did it. The leak wasn't what he originally thought, but we identified it as the refrigerator and turned off the water to the ice maker. I will have the ice maker repaired and the valve replaced. I have a lot more work to do but am thankful that I got the problem resolved in a timely manner and there won't be further damage. The only reason I gave a "B" on price is because $500 seems a bit steep for the time Scotty was there. But, both he and the company were very clear about he charges, and I elected to go ahead, so I'm not complaining. But just wanted to explain the "B". All in all, top quality, honest service that I would recommend to anyone. Thanks Scotty.
Description of Work: Opened ceiling to identify and stop a leak

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
$500

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you very much for the review. Please note we charge by the job, not hourly. We appreciate your business.

Gaurdie B.
04/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
very well....price was a little higher than another bid but overall responsiveness was the deciding factor.
Description of Work: repair/replace tankless water heater system

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 kindly for the review. We appreciate your business.

Claudia R.
04/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Scottie showed up punctually, he made an assessment, tried to fix the problem with the least expensive solution but was honest when this did not work. So he came back with his bigger guns and completely fixed the problem. We hired them again for a minor issue with the shower as well. They are very professional and very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Major issue with pipes

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, it is greatly appreciated. We value you being our customer!

Ben N.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
We called Ford's Plumbing and Heating for help with clearing a blocked kitchen sink. It was on a holiday weekend, and so we used their emergency service which was very prompt and referred me to one of their service providers, Scotty who informed me that an off-hours visit would cost $199, but that this would probably cover the cost of clearing the block. I was initially hesitant as I've been burned by service estimates coming in lower than the actual cost, but in this case it was spot on. Scotty came within a few hours of my call, and immediately sized up the problem (a blockade in the main drain line, not the sink itself), and cleared the block. As he had stated, $199 covered it all, so I am very satisfied with his service. Scottty was also very professional and friendly, and took the time to explain why our blockage may have occurred and offered suggestions for how to prevent a recurrence. Overall, it was a good experience and I would recommend Ford to others. An additional note: Ford provides a coupon on Angie's list for 20% off service, but when I asked about this, they informed me that it did not apply to emergency/after hours calls. I unsuccessfully challenged them on this point as the coupon did not make any mention of this exclusion, and asked that they add a clear statement of this policy on their coupon page so that others are aware before calling.
Description of Work: Clearing of a blocked drain

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

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated, and we value your business.

Taylor M.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I had a great experience with Ford's Plumbing & Heating. Ryan J was so great, trustworthy, honest and reliable! He fixed our water heater with no charge at all and was wonderful to be around. I HIGHLY recommend Ryan, he saved the day! Thank you Ryan!
Description of Work: Water heater t o be fixed

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 kindly for the review. We appreciate your business.

Mike M.
02/2018
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was offered $89 promo to fix my drain. When they arrive the price they charge was for $129. They sneaked in to the drain. The drain was so badly clogged that they had to to break in to the drywall to repair it. They broke in to the wall and worked about 15 mins and said they took out some piping. Discovered that the piping was also clogged and they said the plumbing was too deep and asked for $660 to fix that. I got very uncomfortable. I did not know that I want to go though with it. They proceeded to very in dept investigation.They got under the house, checked the lines and then proceeded to tell me that it will be additional $2200 to fix the rest of it. I told them to stop the work. My regular plumber called and told me that he could come down. He arrived within an hour and diagnosed the problem and found out that the research that Ford's Plumbing did was all wrong. It was a nasty experience. Ford's Plumbing sent 2 men to do the job and my plumber was just one and within 3 labor hours he finished the whole job.
Description of Work: I called them last week to fix my drain because my regular plumber was too busy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$660

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciated. We do not have an $89 promo, you were informed of our minimum charge which is $89, and that a technician could come free of charge, to do a free visual inspection, at which point he can give an exact price for what's needed before doing any work. This gives our customers the option to either have the work done, or just take the free estimate, and get other opinions/ options. We also like to recommend work that will permanently resolve our customers issues, not just temporarily. Customer satisfaction is very important to us here at Ford's, and we will look into the visit to assure procedure was followed. Thanks again for your feedback.

Arthur R.
02/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
All went very well. I was given very good price. Since this was replacement of a unit Ford had installed, they did both a good price and extra effort.
Description of Work: Replace tankless hot 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
$2,645

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We value your feedback, and greatly appreciate your review. Thank you for being a long time customer of ours.

Virginia R.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was excellent. And also, the price was very fair.
Description of Work: Water heater replacement

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 review. We appreciate you being our customer.

Aaron W.
01/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Woke up to a cold shower on a very cold morning. Was able to leave a message and have someone call back right away. Although, it was last minute, it was not an "emergency." They replaced the hose on our water heater and we are back in business. Simple and no hassle--that's what this transaction was; and I will use Ford's again.
Description of Work: Water Heater Tube Replacement

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 for the review. We value your business.

John F.
12/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I will ask for Scotty again. Be sure to get your 20% Angies list discount Thank you, John
Description of Work: Fixed a stubborn bathtub drain

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
$100

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

Gerald T.
12/2017
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The first time they tried to fix the low water pressure in my kitchen faucet they said I needed a new filter cartridge and I should get it from Delta and call them back. I then contacted Delta who asked me if the plumber had flushed the lines. I said no. I called Ford's Plumbing back and they came over a 2nd time to flush the lines at no cost to me. It didn't work, so I waited till I received a new cartridge. After the cartridge arrived I called a different plumber to install it since Ford's wanted $185 to install it. The second plumber found the aerator was clogged and fixed the problem in five minutes without installing the new cartridge. Ford's should have been able to do this the first time.
Description of Work: Kitchen Faucet Repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$71

Response from Ford's Plumbing and Heating
We appreciate your feedback. Customer service is our #1 priority here at Ford's, along with quality service, and we will look into this matter.

Geraldine H.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Riley, the technician arrived promptly within the time that was quoted and immediately went to work in troubleshooting the source of the problems. Within minutes, he was able to identify the problems and make recommendations to resolve the issues and got straight to work. He was very professional and was aware of the condition of our original pipes as not to create more issues. Overall, he did a great job! I will definitely be calling Fords Plumbing and Heating in the future to meet and solve all our needs!
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs needed to be assessed in a multi-unit apartment building that were causing toilet and back up shower drainage problems in the units.

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
$130

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

lucy V.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! Ryan was quick and professional, and solved our problem to satisfaction.
Description of Work: Small plumbing fix at place of business.

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 you being our customer!

Rachael N.
11/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I initially spoke with Ginger who was very polite and accommodating. She said I was in luck because she had a tech in the area who could come to my house within a couple of hours. Ryan arrived right on time and was thorough and professional. Overall great experience and will definitively use this company for all of my plumbing and heating issues moving forward. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Ryan came out and gave me estimates on everything needed to fix the plumbing in my shower and the water pressure in the house. He also gave me suggestions about some heating issues we’ve been having.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
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 review. We are glad we were able to assist you, and appreciate your business!

Danielle L.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They gave an fair estimate before any work was done (and when i booked the appointment the woman even told me to use the Angie's List coupon to save 20%). Although the pipes and garbage disposal did need to be replaced, they found that the clog was actually a building plumbing issues and they recommended that we call our HOA (instead of charging us extra to snake the building drain). And they cleaning up after themselves after fixing the issue so there wasn't any water or grime anywhere in our kitchen (unlike other plumbers we've used). I was especially impressed that Ginger at the front desk called me a few days after the service to check in and make sure everything was good. They went above and beyond. I appreciated that a lot.
Description of Work: We had a badly clogged sink which we thought was caused by an old garbage disposal. The team that came in was nice, clean and friendly. They replaced the garbage disposal and pipes below our 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
$350

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

KIMBERLY W.
11/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Within minutes they traced the leak to a hose on my waterheater. They replaced the hose quickly and tested my water pressure... I will continue to keep using fords.
Description of Work: Replaced a hose on a 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
$129

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

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