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DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

We are a family owned & operated plumbing company offering a variety of services. Our skills range from emergency sewer cleaning to high class bathroom remodels. Because we are a small family owned business we have significantly less overhead that some of our larger competitors so we can offer lower prices.

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Drain Pipe & Gas Leak Repair. Plumbing. Drain & Sewer Cleaning. Water Heaters & Softeners. Wells & Pumps.

Services we don't offer

Septic Tanks

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9210 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 210 reviews

kory K.
11/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well. The plumber who came out was professional. The price seemed a little bit high. I contacted him later about a water heater and his price was competitive but I ended up doing the water heater myself because everybody just charges too much to replace a water heater. Other than that, he did a good job and he cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: I used DIF Plumbing & Rooter SVC to replace some faucets in the shower.

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
$160

JANINE S.
11/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Ken at DIF responded quickly and got the drains cleared in both houses with one service call. What a star! My tenants are happy and so am I! Ken did a fabulous job and got the problem taken care of with no delays. Kudos to Ken!
Description of Work: I own two houses on a lot. Tenants in both houses contacted me to let me know that their tubs and toilets were backing up....yuck. DIF was called to clear the problems.

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
$140

Chris C.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came out to do an estimate for a property I intend on purchasing. Very professional and pointed out that a few of the items from the home inspection did not need to be done yet, which is great honesty. Once property is closed on, will absolutely use them and write a subsequent review.
Description of Work: Estimate only

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles P.
10/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
timely appointment. arrived on time. performed service expidiously. curteous and professional.
Description of Work: roto-rooted kitchen sink 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
$95

George L.
10/2012
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
DIF was extremely responsive when I first called. The follow up within 1/2 of leaving a message. We talked through my needs and scheduled a time for a visit. DIF was not on time and I had to follow up with them as to verify if they were still going to make the appointment (albeit late). Once they arrived, I was please with the workmanship. The work took no more than 30 minutes to complete.
Description of Work: I was having a draining issue with my toilet and shower. DIF had to clear the the blockage within the pipes.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Don B.
10/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
DIF Plumbing was very accomodating with both scheduling and work preferences
Description of Work: Job: Replaced the main line from the meter and made connections at the garage for washing machine and front of the house and entry into the water supply for the house. Since I was replacing the mainline and because some day this might become a 2-story when passed on to my heirs, I wanted the ¾” line replaced with a 1” inch line. The other reason I was replacing this line is because I wasn't comfortable with repairs made by another plumber to the mainline when a new paver driveway was installed. I was concerned that those repairs would someday fail and make a mess out of my paver driveway. When I spoke to Ken, DIF’s owner and explained to him what I wanted, he listened. I asked him if the job made sense and he said yes, however, I was open to suggestions and I trusted his recommendations. While the job was being performed he asked me for preferences and he listened. Accountability: When DIF plumbing says they are going to be at your place at a certain time, they mean it. And when the work day approaches they call and confirm that it will happen. Quality of work: I am a do-it-yourself (DIY) guy who has done some plumbing work e.g., copper re-piped my home, so I know what good work looks like. Ken was not in the least bit intimidated when I was looking over his shoulder. Because of the circumstances of this job, the work required, expertise to make it look good and because this guy is a professional who cares about what his work looks like, it looked good. Cost: His work is competitive. Honestly, if I ever need any future plumbing work done, I probably won’t get a second bid. Is that smart? Of course not, but that is the confidence that I have in DIF plumbing. Bottom line: I recommend DIF plumbing without reservation.

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

Dan O.
09/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, drain pipe, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 2 more
2 in p-trap installed under new shower. installed new shower valve kit which required new copper plumbing. installed p-trap under sink
Description of Work: Ken is always prompt to respond to a request for estimate . I have used him for various plumbing jobs over the years and have always been satisfied with the results.

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
$765

Jordana N.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
DIF called me back promptly. They were available right away, and got the job done quickly and professionally. I would use them again.
Description of Work: There was a leak in my master shower. Problem was the leak occurred inside the wall, and went undetected for months. This caused mold damage, and the result was the removal of my drywall and my shower. The upside was that it made access to the pipes very easy. I needed to fix the leak before I could have a contractor come in to but my bathroom back together again. I called a few plumbers from Angie's List. DIF was the first, and only plumber to call me back. They called me back within an hour, said they could take be there in 20 mins. They were on-time, and fixed the leak right away, for a very reasonable price. I was very impressed.

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
$108

Brian P.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Originally I called DIF Plumbing to get a verbal estimate for a leaking flex hose in one of my upstairs bathrooms and to install a new garbage disposal and insta-hot in my kitchen. I had received several estimates and DIF's was the most reasonable. I called them back and set-up a convenient time on Saturday when they could come and make the repairs. When I called to set-up the appointment, we discussed the model garbage disposal and insta-hot I wanted; they suggested I purchase the models I wanted prior to the installation time - which I did. They were punctual and prepared to begin the repairs. As I walked them through what needed to be done, we discovered that the flex hoses in my other two bathrooms also needed to be replaced. Since they were going to replace all of the flex hoses, they wanted to shut the water off at the emergency shut-off valve. When they went to do that, we discovered that the valve was old and frozen in the open position. They had to turn the water off at the water main. They replaced the flex hoses in the three bathrooms and installed the garbage disposal and insta-hot for slightly less than the amount originally quoted. In the course of discovering the frozen emergency shutoff valve, we discussed the replacement of the valve and made an appointment for the following Saturday afternoon. Once again they were punctual and prepared for the job. In the interim, I had purchased a dishwasher, which was delivered and supposed to be installed that same morning. The installer never showed up. When DIF arrived, they told me they could also install the dishwasher. I had them go ahead and do the installation too. They were punctual; they were prepared; they performed the work I hired them for - and then some; they were reasonable, and they were also neat and cleaned up after themselves. I would definitely use their service again, and I would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Installed dishwasher, garbage disposal, insta-hot, replaced leaking toilet flex hoses and emergency shutoff valve, which was frozen.

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

Robert B.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This Angie's List reco certainly lived up to expectations. I couldn't be more pleased. I had one estimate of approx. $3500 to have the leaky pipe relined with an epoxy coating. I was prepared to spend well over $10,000 to have all my slab pipes rerouted at once. They may eventually all need to be rerouted but with this team I feel confident in doing it incrementally.
Description of Work: A water pipe was leaking in the slab. After an initial inspection, Ken the plumber brought back a very competent leak detector subcontractor. They worked together very professionally and accurately mapped out the plumbing in the slab. This allowed them to analyze my system and to come up with the most feasible solution. They identified and abandoned the leaking pipe, rather than jackhammer my prestressed concrete slab to do a repair. Instead they were able to do a minimally invasive short reroute of the cold water pipeline to get everthything back to normal.

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
$1,540

cynthia M.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a water dripping from my second floor into my kitchen threatening my beautiful cheery wood cabinets among other things. I needed help right away and was concerned about the ceiling giving way. I called DIF after sending another plumber away because they did not seem capable of doing the job. This company was extremely responsive when I called, and when they arrived they were professional, knowledgeale and gave me every confidence that I was in good hands. They quickly located and fixed the problem. They also identified and showed me three other places in the same area where the pipe the same problem would occur if pieces of pipe were not replaced and offered to return to fix the problem which I am having them do today. They were great, saved my cabinets and my pocket book and most of all provided the peace of mind that the episode won't be repeated anytime soon.
Description of Work: They repaired a leaking in the pipe in my upstairs bathroom tub that was causing water to cascade down into my kitchen through 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
$535

BEVERLY A C.
08/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
They were very nice, extremely prompt, answered all our calls immediately, and got the job done. They were very good.
Description of Work: We had a clog in the toilet and DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service un plugged 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
$600

Heather M.
07/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Prompt and great service, as usual!
Description of Work: installed 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
$875

Anitza V.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
First of all I'd like to explain what's going on with my house. We are in the middle of installing bamboo floors on our concrete floors. Because they are being glued to the concrete floors, they check the moisture level using their moisture meter. The meter was registering high moisture levels in our kitchen and dining room and some spots nearby as well. That's when I decided to have DIF come in and check it out. Ken and Sam showed up 15 minutes earlier than they had said (which is great because I really wanted to get this checked out as soon as possible). When they got here I explained the situation and gave them a tour of the house. The first thing they did was check if there was a leak in the water line. No problem there. Next they said we should check the sewer lines. For this we went with running a camera through the pipes. This was great because it helped us see if there were any major problems with the pipes and helped me get a feel for the layout. After spending some time going through a few different pipes with the camera, running the water from different sinks and toilets, everything checked out. In fact, there were no pipes running through the dining room or kitchen floors! Ken's final suggestion was that maybe the slope of the backyard is causing the water to drain towards the house and the cement floors are holding in the moisture. He suggested that we not water the back yard and see if the floors dry up. If it turns out to be the case, he suggested we install a sump pump to carry excess water away from the house and into the street instead. Great advice! We're going to see if not watering the back yard will help dry the concrete floors first and then consider the sump pump idea at that point. We then moved on to fixing the clogged bathroom sink. Sam took care of that in a few minutes and it worked like a charm. Overall Ken and Sam did a great job. They were professional, friendly, and answered all my questions. I highly recommend their services. Thanks guys!
Description of Work: - Ran a camera down the sewer pipes to give me a layout of how they run- Unclogged a bathroom sink

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
$400

Debra L.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had an excellent experience with them. They were on time, responsive, and professional. They were also very nice. They are now my permanent plumber.
Description of Work: They came out to make my bath tube into a shower. They also fixed the wall socket in the 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
$1,500

Frances R.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Everything went fine, but I will say it was much more expensive than I anticipated. If I had to do it over again I would skip having them run the camera down the line because that was the bulk of the cost. All that being said, they took care of the problem quickly and efficiently and were very professional.
Description of Work: We had them come out to clear a clog in the main line to the street. They ran a camera down the drain and found where the major issues were and then ran the router down to clear the roots, etc.

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
$370

Lars P.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would recommend them to others. Their price is a little high but the quality is good.
Description of Work: Our kitchen sink was backed up.

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
$225

TINA G.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very personable and took care of my problem right away. He had to take care of an emergency so he would have to come back to finish the second part of my job. I felt very comfortable working with him. I felt he was very fair and honest with me.
Description of Work: We broke a pipe in the back yard and he capped it off for me.

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
$50

debra B.
04/2012
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Our water heater went out. I tried lighting it the according to instructions and couldn't get it lighted. He came over and lighted it. Its been fine ever since. He took the information on the water heater should there be any further problems. He wasn't exactly sure what caused it to go out.
Description of Work: The day before I had to cancel the appointment because of a conflict. He was flexible and was able to make it the next day. He came over within 1/2 hr of the scheduled time. He tried lighting the water heater as I did and couldn't. He opened it up vacuumed the dust out (with our vacuum) lighted the water heater from the interior and it lighted. He closed it up, lighted it a few more time to make sure it was ok and it was. He also gave us some advice on how allow enough breathing space for the heater and was on his way. We were able to use the 10% discount offered on Angie's list website.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$164

Catherine S.
04/2012
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
He did exactly what I asked and gave me a time that he would be here, even called back to let me know that he could come out earlier if it was alright with me. I will be calling him back out to replace my water heater.
Description of Work: DIF Plumbing & Rooter SVC came out and cleaned my sewage drain. He also gave me a quote on replacing my 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

ELFRIED S.
02/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 1 more
Ken arrived promptly, was professional, and friendly. He displayed a knowledge of the system, possible problems and solutions. He offered extended services for this problem, explained why it would help, and did not force the offer when I declined. Ken explained everything in a manner I understood. Furthermore, Ken listened when I described the problem, and my ongoing concerns during the operation. He and his assistant were clean, as were the tools and the execution. If I have a problem in the house, I will feel comfortable having them inside. Ken and his team are now at the top of our plumber contacts.
Description of Work: Our main drain from house to street was stopped. Ken and his assistant accessed the drain from an outside tap, sent a wire with a rotating blade down the pipe, clearing the clog, as well as problematic roots further down the drain closer to the city sewer.

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

albert R.
02/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
cancelled appointment because I needed the job done sooner. But definitly will use ken in the furure given the same problem arrises.
Description of Work: I called Ken on a Saturday and he quoted me a very resonalbe price to do the job, but he couldn't do it until Monday. I scheduled it and had to have the job done sooner do to it was my bath tub needed rotored out it wouldn't drain. I will definitly use Ken in the future if I run into the same problem, He was nice on the phone, gave a very good quote price. I chose him based on the other peoples comments. I gave him a day and a half notice of cancellation so he could reschedule another appointment in the time slot he allotted me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$76

Tami K.
01/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Ken was extremely professional, on-tim and cleaned up so well that I think he left my bathroom cleaner than when he arrived. He was respectful of our home and pets, he did not appear to be rushed even though the job took much longer than expected. What was a simple snaking turned into removing doors and the toilet over two days. There are possibly more problems (cracked pipe) but Ken only gave me facts and did not try to scare me or pressure sale me in any way. I gave him a B on price only because we are new to home ownership and truly have no idea how much these things cost. I'm sure hi sprice was reasonable and we will definately use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Toilet pipe was clogged and needed to be cleared.

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
$300

L J.
01/2012
5.0
drain pipe, plumbing
  + 0 more
On time, knowledge, and very customer service oriented.
Description of Work: Dif Plumbing, Inc. has replaced sprinkler valves, secured pipes under house, and replaced deteriorated 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
$600

Janet T.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ken responded immediately, and was extremely professional and informative. He is very knowledgable and professional. I would recommend him to anyone needing plumbing services.
Description of Work: We had a sewer overflow and back up into our 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
$175

Contact information

3273 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

http://www.difplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
847141
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
10/31/2026
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Service Categories

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

FAQ

DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM

DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service offers free project estimates.
No, DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service offers emergency services.
Yes, DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service offers warranties.
DIF Plumbing & Rooter Service offers the following services: Drain Pipe & Gas Leak Repair. Plumbing. Drain & Sewer Cleaning. Water Heaters & Softeners. Wells & Pumps.
Septic Tanks

Contact information

3273 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806

http://www.difplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 AM