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The Family Plumber

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

We are a family owned business located in Los Alamitos, California. We have provided residents of the local and surrounding communities with exceptional plumbing and drain cleaning service since 1990. Over the years, our goal has been to establish and maintain long term relationships with every client by providing professional and personalized services. Our desire is to serve your needs with integrity and reliability. Additional email - michaelprencavage@gmail.com.

Business highlights

34 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

FAUCETS, DISPOSALS, WATER HEATERS, TUBS, TOILETS, INSTALL CLEANOUTS, BROKEN SEWERS, BROKEN WATER LINES, GAS LINES, DRAINS, SHOWER VALVES, ROOTER WORK, CAMERA WORK, REPIPES,& WATER SERVICES.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9272 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 272 reviews

Donna A.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The Family Plumber was very fast to respond. They accessed the leak in my kitchen faucet and told me the company that makes the faucet will replace it for free, due to the warranty. Josh, from The Family Plumber, helped me make the call to the manufacture and order the replacement faucet and all the parts needed for the job. I called The Family Plumber back after I received the new faucet, and Josh came right out to install it. I felt that The Family Plumber was very friendly, efficient and honest. Josh explained everything to us, and was easy to deal with. A job well done in our book. We would definitely call them again if needed.
Description of Work: Installed a new kitchen faucet to correct the old leaking one.

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

Cooper R.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called in the morning, they gave me an estimate over the phone and arranged to have someone come out to the house between 3 and 4 p.m. At 3:30 the plumber arrived at the house, bringing with him the faucet that I had asked for earlier on the phone. He installed it, cleaned up and left within 45 minutes. This is the second time I have used The Family Plumber, and I will definitely call them again when I have my next plumbing problem.
Description of Work: Replace kitchen faucet.

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
$220

Lois H.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Start to finish...this business was courteous and professional. Fabulous experience.
Description of Work: The Family Plumber was very professional. The woman who took my reservations was courteous and efficient. She called me also prior to the appointment to remind me of the arrival time. I was VERY impressed. I telephoned the Family Plumber to receive a second opinion on some work that the Rotor Rooter company told me would cost me up to 600 dollars. I was told that I need a whole new toilet in my second bathroom. The two plumbers from the Family Plumber were very nice and again courteous. They assessed the situation in my second bathroom and stated that nothing was wrong with the toilet and it most likely just overflowed a few months back but nothing more than that. I did not need a 600 dollar repair!!! I was so appreciative of the Family Plumber's honesty. And, I'm back using the second toilet and nothing is wrong with it. Family Plumber then didn't charge me anything for the visit!!! AWESOME business. I can't tell you how nice it is to find a business not trying to lie and cheat you.

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

Mark S.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have lived in this house for over 13 years and have been looking for a reliable and professional plumber. I have finally found one.Paul (the service man) was prompt, clean and effecient. Took only about 40 minutes and took all trash with him, which is a rarity. He also asked something that I have never experienced in 35 plus years of home ownership: "Is there anything else I can do?"Plus: He liked my dog! Price quoted for install was a bit less than the actual, but I am not complaining.I would definitely use these folks again.
Description of Work: Installed kitchen faucet that was purchased at Home Depot

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
$140

Peggy B.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called The Family Plumber based on Angie's list reviews, because my experiences with my previous plumber were getting worse and worse; shoddy work and a complaining attitude. The office staff at the Family Plumber was very nice, verified that the services I needed were not an emergency, and scheduled me for a convenient time the following week. They called the day ahead to remind me of the appointment. Rick arrived on time and made it a point to find a good parking place not blocking my driveway. When I showed him the work to be done, he explained that he would need to make a small opening in the stucco around my front hose bib in order to replace it, because of the way it was originally installed. I approved that, and he proceeded with all the work, working efficiently, quietly, cleanly and with a very pleasant attitude. Some of the work he did was corrections to the shoddy work done previously. All the parts used appear to be excellent quality, the work is neat, and he was careful to make a minimum of mess while working, and clean thoroughly when finished. He explained exactly what he would need to do, then did it. The price was quite reasonable, and I am very pleased with the service.
Description of Work: Cleared bathroom drain, replaced stem in bath faucet, replaced laundry bibs and hoses, replaced hose bibs on house exterior, which required opening stucco to gain access to one of them. Rick spent about 1 1/2 hours providing these services.

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
$385

Anne F.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are a bit busy so it took a few days to get the actual date to do the work scheduled. We were not an emergency service. We were given a date and window of time. The day before the job we got a reminder phone call confirming they were coming the next day and the time. Day of the job - their guys were runningabout an hour behind schedule so they called us in plenty of time to let us know so that we were not just sitting around waiting for them. Once they were on their way we got a another phone call to let us know they were on their way. There were to guys that showed up and the work took about 4-5 hours to complete start to finish. A+ for communication. A for an overall experience. While maybe not the cheapest on the market, you get what you pay for and they are definately customer focused and responsive. A for punctuality even-though they were running a little late. They made the effort to keep us updated and still showed up in our 'window' of time. We are pleased with their service and will use them again if necessary.
Description of Work: We are doing a small bathroom remodel and had them replace an old shower pipe to copper, raised the hower head, install a new valve and replaced the drain and overflow for the bathtub.

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
$785

Mark F.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I like this plumber. I had messed up my kitchen faucets trying to fix it myself, and he told me the first visit that it could not be repaired, and if I bought another he wouldn't charge me except for the straight installation. He came back today and did just that, on time, charged just what he said he would, and did it with a friendly attitude and on time. I WILL be using this plumber again. The big guys with the big ads can say goodbye to my business.
Description of Work: Removed my old kitchen faucet and replaced with one that I bought at the home improvement store.

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

Delano R.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber, Josh, was great. He stuck to the job at hand and did not try to "up-sell" me on any other services. He was very neat in executing his task and we now have a new "family plumber"! These will be our go to guys from now on.
Description of Work: The company cleaned out a slow draining kitchen sink. I called them at 4pm in the afternoon and they were on the job the next morning!

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

Gene Y.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would recommend him. He's a little expensive, but there was a lot work to do. He came back several times, to fix things right away. He was very cooperative and very nice, and his helpers were good as well.
Description of Work: He had to break out a wall in the bathroom, the faucets weren't' working. So he had to change the valves after taking out part of the wall. He aslo changed the valve on the outside of the house where the water service comes in, the shut off valve. In the bathtub, he changed the handles, the shower head, and the handles for the power switch in the bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Patrick M.
07/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He kept me informed of his estimated arrival time, kept it updated, and gave me a 30 minute window at the end. He was friendly, worked diligently, gave me suggestions and alternatives, and got my preapproval for what he was planning ond doing.
Description of Work: I had Mike install a gasline for a new BBQ and move the cltohes dryer exhaust port.

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
$195

Paul D.
05/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I was having some plumbing issues at a rental property I owned (Leaky valve under bathroom vanity and kitchen sink was backing up).I called The Family Plumber because they came highly recommended on Angie"s List. They normally don't work the Norwalk area but decided to help me out because I was a member of Angie's List. Vicky was extremely helpful and courteous on the phone and made sure that my plumbing issues would be resolved. Paul came out to my property and was punctual and very helpful. He fixed all the issues we were having, He also cleaned up after he was done with his work. It was like he was never there, except now the plumbing problems were fixed. The Family Plumber was great and I would definitely use them again. I just hope they would be willing to work with me and work my local area again because it is not part of their normal work area. Thank you very much for your help!
Description of Work: Leaky valve under vanity and kitchen sink was backing up

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$288

Haben H.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was the only one that came out. I'm not sure if they have other employees. He was honest, and very frank. He was easy to talk to, and very informative. He was able to break down the problem accurately. He gave you different options. He was honest, accommodating, and forward. He was very responsive. He came out in a couple of hours. He gave me his personal cell phone number so I can reach him. He would pick up, or respond within a couple of hours. I'd recommend him to everyone. Overall, he's great.
Description of Work: He replaced a six- to eight-feet sectional in a sewer line.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,945

Cooper R.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
One of my two toilets was clogged, and they sent out a guy who unclogged it in about 10 minutes with a snake. The toilet was old, and I asked him how much it would cost to replace it with a new one. He said $375, and he wouldn't charge for the unclogging. I took the deal, and a few days later, they sent out another guy who brought the new toilet with him and installed it in about 50 minutes. He left everything very clean, and I was highly satisfied with everything The Family Plumber had done.
Description of Work: Unclogged a toilet and 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
$375

CHARLENE M.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is excellent. I have an apartment building and he has always been our plumber. I cannot say enough. I should have gone on to Angie's List when he came last time. He is very friendly. He explain things very professionally. He gives us the options of what we can do. He is very efficient. I have referred him to a lot of people at our church and they just love him. I am okay with the pricing. He is very reasonable for the work and very professional. He is very available when I need him to come. His office is very friendly. It is a family owned business.
Description of Work: I used The Family Plumber for plumbing services.

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
$134

Suzanne S.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Overall project went well, they replaced the water heater within a few days of contacting them. Receive no complaints from my tenants.
Description of Work: They were very responsive, sent a guy out to the rental same day, called me back later that day to give me an estimate. We agreed, set a date and the water heater was installed without issue. Received the bill in the mail within days of service.

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
$1,225

Karin J.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
AWESOME service! Josh was the only plumber that actually called us back and came to our house on a Saturday evening at 10:00 p.m. to clear out the main line. Josh was extremely professional, timely and courteous! Would definitely use them again!
Description of Work: Clean out main house 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
$260

Leslie M.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They kept my frequently updated as to when thier plumber would arrive and the process went relatively smoothly.
Description of Work: They flushed out my tankless water heater and came back later that evening to fine tune my hot water temperature and pressure.

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
$270

Ron B.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Excellent job. I would hire The Family Plumber again.
Description of Work: The plumber arrived on time. He was courteous. He answered all by questions. He made sure the job was up to code. He took the old water heater. He cleaned up after he was done.

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
$1,640

THOMAS P.
04/2012
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were local. I checked their licenses, and everything looked good. The overall experience was excellent. They were prompt, responsive, and professional.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate to replace a water line to my washer and dryer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark D.
04/2012
5.0
countertops, drain cleaning, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 2 more
I have listed them in my favorites. They did a great job of looking at what had to be done and looked at suggestions that I should take into consideration. They were not pushy and were very thorough. They were basically informative. I was pleased with them. They were responsive to my request and they scheduled a time and came on the time that they said they would. They did a great job of presenting themselves. It looks like they are going to be coming but I am not 100% sure, I still have to compare their quotes with other two companies that gave me estimates.
Description of Work: The Family Plumber gave me quotes to get a faucet replaced in the kitchen and faucets replaced on the wash tubs in the garage, to get the wash tubs draining problem fixed, for a new disposal in the kitchen, a couple of new sinks, and for installing countertops. Also the same thing for the master bath along with some shower fixtures and a hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,769

Greg P.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was really honest and told me not to do unnecessary expensive work. His pricing was fair and reasonable. I would use him again in the future if I needed to.
Description of Work: I have used The Family Plumber for plumbing work in my house.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Athena C.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
This is the second time I used this company. The first time I didn't have the repair done, because it was a sub zero refrigerator that was leaking, not a line or pipe to the appliance. They were VERY helpful and honest. Because of that I told them that I would use them again if a plumbing need came up. Today I noticed a hissing sound in my garage, upon inspection I noticed a puddle of water under my water heater. I couldn't see where the leak was coming from. I immediately went in and called The Family Plumber. Josh and Ryan came out with in 20 mins. Josh found the leak and he and Ryan cleaned up and did the job with in 40 minutes. They were both very professional. I am very picky about contractors after several years of feeling like I was taken advantage of. You will never feel that way with The Family Plumber. They are an honest contractor very fair prices.
Description of Work: Leak in the water heater attachment.

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
$135

Anita L R.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Overall, they did an excellent job!! We will call them to come back and handle all our future plumming needs. We highly recommend this company. In fact, in talking to our neighbor about their services, he has now decided to have them come out and add a trap to his bathroom as well.
Description of Work: The plummer was prompt, efficient, explained the situation thoroughly, and performed professionally. He cleared our drains, replaced some rusted pipes in our bathroom sink and added a trap.

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
$250

Paul K.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
If it is an emergency they will be out absolutely as soon as possible, otherwise it is easy, they come out as soon as they can manage and they try and fit us in as soon as they can. They charge us by the hour. They are not cheap but they don’t rip us off either. They are not overly expensive. They are good. They are fair. Last time they were here they fixed a leak under the sink. They have done things like replacing the water maintenance of the house. They have replaced all the faucet sets in the house. They put in a direct drain from the main for our spa. We have had gas leak and they have fixed that. We will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: We use The Family Plumber. We have been using them for 20 years.

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

Virginia A.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I was dealing for some time with a slow drain in the bathtub and the kitchen and finally I had the Money to take care of them. I called The Family Plumber and I am very happy as to how fast they took care of the problem, their professionalism, and how clean was the area after they finish. I will continue to contract their services when a problem arises. I am very impressed how courteous Michael was and the effort he put into understanding my explanations since English is my second Language. Thanks Michael, Paul and Rick.
Description of Work: Under the house removed and replaced the waste and overflow on the tub and installed a new trap. Run a new kitchen drain line through the cabinet and into the wall. Tied into the old kitchen drain line near the vertical waste system. Replaced a basket strainer at the kitchen sink. The Family Plumber provided all the parts and materials needed for the job.

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
$825

Contact information

3613 Briggeman Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

http://www.thefamilyplumber.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
589754

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
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,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Excavating,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Screen repair,
Garbage Collection

FAQ

The Family Plumber is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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

The Family Plumber accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, The Family Plumber offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Family Plumber offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Family Plumber does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Family Plumber offers emergency services.
No, The Family Plumber does not offer warranties.
The Family Plumber offers the following services: FAUCETS, DISPOSALS, WATER HEATERS, TUBS, TOILETS, INSTALL CLEANOUTS, BROKEN SEWERS, BROKEN WATER LINES, GAS LINES, DRAINS, SHOWER VALVES, ROOTER WORK, CAMERA WORK, REPIPES,& WATER SERVICES.

Contact information

3613 Briggeman Dr, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

http://www.thefamilyplumber.com

Service hours

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