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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 26-272 of 272 reviews

Tom R.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
It went as expected... Great. The Family Plumber is my go-to plumbing service provider for my home, two rental houses and a rental condo. All of our tenants know who to call for plumbing problems.
Description of Work: Cleaned out main sewer line from the roof and found roots to be the problem.

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
$245

sandra L.
06/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Tried to schedule an appointment and this plumber never returned my call.
Description of Work: Tried to schedule an appointment and this plumber never returned my call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from The Family Plumber
What number did you call? We have an office staff that answers our telephone phones and an after hour service for emergencies. We would like to find out more about this review. Thank you

Linda G.
03/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was a wonderful honest experience. The two plumbers. Josh and Michael were very professional and extremely polite. They actually didn' provide a service but honestly told us it wasn't needed. The Family Plumber is very lucky to have such nice, honest young men working for them. I would recommend them to all my neighbors. Thank you.
Description of Work: Came to check a clogged upstairs toilet. Josh checked the toilet and found it would flush and said we could have it snake but thought it wasn't neccesary. We were so impressed with his honesty and sencerity.

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

Alyce E.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were extremely nice, good communication, and quick service
Description of Work: Rebuild a shower valve

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
$245

tony H.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They helped answer all my question from the start of the bid process to the very finish. They found and recommended improvements and repairs during the process. They where on time and used text messaging to give me details of the work. I had to work each day and they left my house very clean.
Description of Work: Copper re-pipe of the entire house.

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
$6,300

Sharon M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Before you pass judgement on the cost of my repairs, let me tell you that I had over 16 hours of work done on my home. Not only did it go well with these guys, I'd use them again without a second thought! Let me start by saying that I HATE PLUMBING. When houses get old, it's your worst nightmare. The Family Plumber shows up on time, prepared, and works harder than anyone I've ever used in the past. Most importantly, they don't cut corners. When the job is completed, you will be satisfied. I don't think you can put a price on that. Thank you Rick and Mike, thank you Family Plumber, and thank you Angie's List for helping me find them.
Description of Work: Installed 3 bathroom faucets including all angle stops, supply lines, and p-traps-if needed. Installed 1 kitchen faucet, including all angle stops, supply lines and p-trap. Provided and installed 1 shower faucet in the master bath. Replaced the main water valve for all incoming water. Replaced the main shut off valve for the sprinkler system.

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
$2,300

paul F.
11/2014
5.0
gas leak repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
excellent. Work was neat and clean and workers were very professional.
Description of Work: move a gas line in the kitchen so that the stove could be moved to the other side of the kitchen.

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

Robert E.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have been turning to them for years. They have good quality work, good response, reasonable pricing, and professional employees.
Description of Work: 2 months ago, they fixed a shower fixture, put a new fixture in, put a new valve on the sprinkler system, and installed a new toilet.

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
$800

Bernie B.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Paul H and Eddie arrived right on time and did an excellent job installing a replacement toilet for me. All communication done by the office provided me with the information about the job cost that I needed. I would not hesitate to hire this firm again.
Description of Work: Installed toto ultramax 2 toilet.

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

Casandra O.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used The Family Plumber several times. This time I had a valve leak and I was going out of town for business so I needed it done ASAP. Vicky was very understanding. She found out who was in my neighborhood and was able to send them over after they finished their job. Rick has done several repairs for me. He knows his stuff and is a very honest guy. I wanted to write a review to let people know what a good plumbing company this is. Everyone is courteous and they take care of business and really help out when you are in a bind. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Toilet valve repair.

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

Deborah G.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! I am unemployed and not able to upgrade my plumbing at this time. Mike was able to locate the stems and install the ones required for my very old shower. Very professional and down to earth as the nameof the company implies.
Description of Work: Replace stems, handles in my shower from the 40's. Hard to get parts.

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

Daniel W.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The old one inch galvanized pipe, that runs from the city water meter (next to the street) to my house, had been in service for 64 years and finally gave up the ghost. The owner called me shortly after I sent a message via Angie's messaging service, and offered to go by my house later that same day to give me an estimate. He called me at work a few hours later, told me what needed to be done, how much it would cost, and how long it would take. Vicky (a very nice lady who does the logistical work) called me soon after and put me on the calendar. Right on schedule, two nice guys showed up at my house exactly on time. They dug a trench for the new copper line, drilled under my very large half-circle driveway, and after 8 hours everything was done. The Family Plumber did the job correctly the first time, pulled the city permits (this is a very important detail), and made sure they left my yard in excellent condition once the city inspector had blessed their work.
Description of Work: Replaced main water service 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
$2,300

JESSICA J.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I originally contacted The Family Plumber to disconnect and reconnect my kitchen sink as part of a kitchen remodel. Paul spent a long time on the phone with me answering all of my questions and explaining all of my options. He then made sure that he was the person dispatched to the job since he had all of the details. He disconnected the sink very efficiently and we decided to purchase a new garbage disposal, separate the shut off for the fridge from the sink and replace the pipes from the wall. During his visit, I also asked for a quote on installing new comfort height toilets and installing a trap for the main line in our front yard. We scheduled these jobs as well. Paul and his assistant Eddie completed all of the work very efficiently and did an excellent job on all of the different items we had done. Our water heater also decided to go out in-between the various jobs that The Family Plumber was working on and they responded within a few hours and replaced it the same day so that we had hot water before we left on vacation. We appreciate their quality work and will most definitely call The Family Plumber for any future plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Disconnect and reconnect kitchen sink for remodel, installed new garbage disposal, installed new kitchen faucet, separated shut offs for sink and fridge, installed new cabinet bottom, installed two comfort height toilets, installed trap for main line and new 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
$4,567

Adriana B.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They arrived right on time and provided very professional service. I would recommend and use again. They give a $10 discount to Angie's List customers.
Description of Work: Fix leaky kitchen faucet drain, make adjustments to food disposal that wasn't working.

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

Christine F.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! They were really good. We have used them several times already.
Description of Work: I used The Family Plumber for plumbing 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
$80

Kathy S.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
I called late in the afternoon and they were able to get to my house by 4:30- short notice, and they were very professional, thorough, clean and efficient. They were out of there in time for me to prep dinner! I have used their service again for a different project. I highly recommend this provider.
Description of Work: Cleared a clogged kitchen sink 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
$95

Lynell M.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They are absolutely the best you can imagine. They are very clean, professional, decent people. They come when they say they will and their work is great.
Description of Work: They came out to clean my 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

James & Ruth N.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Mike, the owner of Family Plumbing and his staff performed very professionally. They were prompt, neat and left the work areas very clean.
Description of Work: Unclogged kitchen drain. Removed P-trap and cleared drain. Replaced shower valves and installed with new hardware in two bathrooms.

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
$1,643

Michael K.
03/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine but they were running behind schedule and did not have time to clear a second drain
Description of Work: Cleared one draon

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Chinemerem O.
03/2014
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They responded very quickly, took care of the problems and offered some recommendations. And it all only cost $90. They were very helpful.
Description of Work: They had to inspect and fix a backed up sewer line. They found that some tree roots were growing into the line from underground.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Gregory M.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
When I called the office I talked to Vicki who was very courteous and responsive to my questions and needs. She returned my call and called subsequently to let me know when a technician would be available and also when they were on the way to my house. When Paul and Eddie arrived they heard what the problem was and began work immediately. These two men were very professional and knew exactly what they were doing. The problem was resolved in record time. I have called several plumbing services in the past due to the fact my house is quite old and needs tender loving care. I have crossed many services off my list but this is one number I am keeping. Not only did Paul and Eddie take care of my immediate problem but asked if there was anything else that could use their professional service. Paul checked the bathroom to make sure the problem was not larger than I anticipated. "The Family Plumber" should be proud of these two men. This is what makes a business and maintains it with satisfied customers. Thank you Vicki, Paul and Eddie for a job well done.
Description of Work: Clear 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
$85

Michelle W.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mike arrived on time and took a look at my poor, sad, non-working toilet. I had thought that maybe just a new flange was needed since it was slowly leaking water/refilling the tank all the time. Finally the sound drove me nuts and I turned off the water at the base of the toilet. Turned it back on 2 days later...NOTHING. Whoops! Rather than dealing with trying to fix it ourselves, I decided to give The Family Plumber a call. Had a slight hiccup with the messaging system on Angie's List, but we figured it all out. They came the day after I sent the message...SUPER! Mike was fast, through, and cleaned up everything. He was very pleasant to deal with and I will have them do any future work here at the house. He even fixed the handle to keep it from sticking (resulting in less yelling at my husband for a running toilet!) and made sure that everything was working properly, including the fact that now the tank fills more quickly. AWESOME! Very happy...would HIGHLY recommend!
Description of Work: Replaced all the insides of my American Standard toilet...gaskets and all. Flushed the line from the wall to the toilet since it was filled with sediment.

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
$160

Curt B.
03/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Based on Angie's List reviews, I scheduled a faucet replacement for four days after the call. When I scheduled the appointment, I explained when I had to leave for a meeting and we scheduled the appointment accordingly. The night before the appointment, I received a confirmation call. Ten minutes before I expected the plumber, I received a call that he would arrive within the next hour and a quarter. After that time lapsed, another twenty minutes went by before I called them. Unable to get to me in time that day, I was offered an appointment two days later. I passed on the offer. The next morning I received a call from the owner's wife, apologetic, explaining that my residence was on the outer edge of their service area and the plumber who was going to come was delayed on another job and couldn't get to me. She offered to have the owner come that afternoon to install the faucet. He showed up on time, did a fine job and gave me some price consideration for the trouble the prior day. Note: The reason I wouldn't call them in the future is simply because it became very clear that our home was on the outer fringes of their service area.
Description of Work: Replaced a kitchen faucet.

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

$210

Kevin A.
03/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Had a slow draining kitchen sink for a couple weeks that eventually became totally clogged. Multiple tries with Liquid Drano did nothing. Called the Family Plumber at around 1pm on a Friday afternoon and they were able to come over at 4pm! Two guys came over and looked at the problem and told us the price up front before they started work. Less than a half hour later they were done and the sink was draining nicely as the clog was completely cleaned out. $105 dollars was very reasonable for the work they did. The guys were nice, punctual, and did quality work at a reasonable price. I would use these guys again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Cleaned and snaked and a clogged 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

Linda P.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
First, Paul the plumber came out with his apprentice the Saturday before the installation to assess the work to be done and provide an estimate. He did not charge me for that initial service call! He also answered all my questions and even delightfully provided extra information I had not intended to ask about. My water heater made a strange moaning sound whenever hot water was turned on anywhere in the house--we had become used to the sound since it was installed by another plumbing company five months previously--Paul said that wasn't normal, and he provided the name and number of a warranty company that takes care of water heater issues (which I have since used and the issue was fixed free of charge!). We also started talking about tub and shower replacements, and he provided all sorts of useful information and referrals. I will more than likely use The Family Plumber to replace my tub in the near future.
Description of Work: Replaced a bathroom sink and shower head.

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
$370

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
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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