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Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

License #886773..Full Service Plumbing and Repair Company, that prides itself on being FAIR and HONEST! Second generation plumbing business that is licensed, bonded, and insured with workman's comp. We work on Saturdays until 4 pm for no extra charge and emergency service work is available..

Business highlights

59 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Full Service Plumbing Company: Residential / Commercial; Main Line Sewers & Drains: Clearing/Cleaning, Service, Repair & Installation, Hydro-jet & CCTV Camera Inspections, Trenchless & Pipe bursting, Pipe Lining, Earthquake Valves, Seismic Valves, Water Main Re-pipes, Gas Lines, Water Heaters, Tank-less Water Heaters, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Toilets, Tubs, Showers, Tubs, Fixtures, Faucets, Disposers. Remodel & New Construction. Is there a service you need that's not listed? Please contact us.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10.00

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.922 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

LARRY A.
03/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Predictively good result, technicians was excellent, excellent job done, reasonably price.
Description of Work: Faucet replacement.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

CANDYCE K.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a plumbing emergency, when all our drains were suddenly backed up. We were desperate. Called our regular plumber who was not immediately available. Called Jim who came right out. By the time he arrived, the back-up had miraculously cleared on its own. He checked pipes. Surmised sewer issue. No charge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Adrienne L.
01/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They had a difficult time scheduling my service. It took a week from the first contact to get an install date. After they began the installation, they were very nice. They cleaned up everything and answered all of my questions. They seemed very professional and competent on the job. My trouble came with them setting a date to install my new garbage disposal and fix my leaking toilet. I guess it took a long time to get the parts. Good thing I was not in a hurry. Yes, I would use them again because they did a good job once a time was set and they did the work. I just hope it doesn't take a long to get an appointment to do the job.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$488

Lillian C.
01/2016
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Tracy P.
11/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed a stopped up toilet; changed a faucet; checked out two leaky faucets and ordered 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
$500

wayne O.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Gas line 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
$350

Donna A.
06/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I have used Jim Shaw Plumbing several times for plumbing issues at a rental house. He's an old-school plumber who charges reasonable rates and does not try to up-sell. If our tenant calls him for a stopped drain or garbage disposal problem, I know I'll get the straight scoop when I talk to him.
Description of Work: Snaked 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
$100

Peter C.
06/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Kitchen sink overflowed. Called plumber who arrived in less than an hour. He fixed the blockage promptly and was professional and courteous.
Description of Work: Cleared drainpipe.

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

LARRY A.
03/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jim understood the urgent need for the repair because the leak in the main gas line to our home had deteriorated and developed a leak. The Gas Company technician said it was bad enough to require service to be turned off until repairs had been made by a licensed plumber. He arrived within an hour, gave us a reasonable estimate, did the repairs without delay and restored the work area in the lawn to a normal condition. Very neat and efficient. The Gas Co. tech restored service after testing the line for further leaks. Jim is now "our" plumber.
Description of Work: Replaced a section of underground pipe between gas meter at the curb and 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
$450

Kristin D.
01/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They redid my shower (new shower head, hand shower head, etc.) and also did outside work to redo a French drain that was completely blocked and not functional.

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

Linda K.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine. Done that day and in a short time. The most important part is that Jim Shaw came over within minutes himself and got his employee to do the job.
Description of Work: He replaced the pipe and corrected work the gardener did wrong but was not part of the leak.

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 F.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jim was amazing and very professional. He showed up on time, completed the work and was very reasonable on the price, even offering a senior discount. I will definitely use Jim Shaw plumbing in the future and I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Jim did an amazing job replacing a 60 year old sink drain that was the original fixture from when my house was built in 1950.

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

Doris C.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr. Shaw was extraordinarily efficient and proved to be an expert with regard to my plumbing needs which required immediate attention thanks to a dispute with Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power. He corrected the problem perfectly and provided services well beyond what he charged. I would not hesitate to call upon him at any time in the future for any plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Made important corrections to my outdoor plumbing connections

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

Sam S.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was not an easy chore to get done. It was a 1950's era house with "different" plumbing concepts than we see in today's construction. Installing the valve correctly required a lot of craftmanship. He was very professional, and extremely responsive and economical. This was a GREAT experience I would highly recommend him to everyone. The cost is approximate because the bill was sent to escrow.
Description of Work: Dug up gas pipe and inspected for sound condition and installed earthquake safety valve needed for sale of 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
$200

Patricia F.
06/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a leak in garage with water periodically appearing in one spit. Mr. Shaw evaluated possible cause and made an adjustment. I have not had any water leakage since .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Norma R.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
I called Jim and he came by the next day. He had someone come by to scope the line and I had to get it cleared and an clean out placed. I don't recall the exact language for the work!
Description of Work: Cleaned out a sewer line

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
$1,800

Kevin M.
04/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had been noticing a garbagy smell in the kitchen area for a little while and we finally decided to get a plumber in to inspect the sink and drain. We were unhappy with out previous plumber who had gotten a bit pricy. | |Jim agreed to drop by the next morning and check things out. He and his helper arrived at the agreed time, and inspected under th house and in the drain area. He noted that while we had replaced most of the old iron drain piping some years back, the kitchen sink outflow line had not been replaced and was no doubt the age of the house (60 years), and that this was a possible source of smells since it was probably near clogged with garbage and other debris (and it was). Jim replaced this with modern plastic (PVC?). This required opening the wall under the sink, removing the old pipe, and connecting the replacement to the existing plumbing. The wall was patched later by a contractor Jim recommended, for an adiditonal $60. Everything was done as promised, by mid-day. Jim also fixed a minor problem he found with out reverse osmosis 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
$400

JOHN B.
01/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called our usual plumber (whom we have used for years and with whom we are highly satisfied) but when we could not reach him and were not sure he was around during the holidays I called Jim Shaw's number. When there was no answer i did not leave a message but within about a half hour he called me back. I told him the problem and he said he could get here in about an hour. He showed up right on time, took care of the problem and was very professional and his price was very reasonable. I would recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Had a broken drain line below the 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
$110

fiona S.
10/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I had a sleeping baby both times they came and he was very conscious about that. They were great and I really like them.
Description of Work: Snaked some pipes and general plumbing

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
$100

Donna A.
01/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
My favorite, old-school plumber moved away and referred me to Jim Shaw Plumbing. Jim showed up on time and called me with good news: the garbage disposal did not need to be replaced, like another plumber had told my tenant. He re-set it and snaked the clogged drains. He saved me hundreds of dollars, and the tenant was happy with the results. He's my new go-to plumber.
Description of Work: Jim fixed the garbage disposal and snaked two drains.

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

MARK A.
03/2010
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
The entire process went great. Jim and his guys did everything they said they would and every took the time to explain what they were doing and how everything worked to our eight year old son.
Description of Work: Jim Shaw Plumbing replaced the sewer line from our house to the street. It was choked with tree roots and we needed the sewer pipe snaked clean every 6 - 9 month. Jim's guys dug out the front yard and saved the grass strips to lay back on top later. Jim added a second clean out for the sewer line so now we have one in each direction. They were done in two days.

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
$2,200

Jon S.
10/2008
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Responsive service, friendly, but some of the quality wasn't perfect, had to come back to fix some leaks.
Description of Work: Installed valves, toilet, shut offs, some new copper piping and drains.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

    Contact information

    7512 Westlawn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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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    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Drain Cleaning,
    Sewer Cleaning,
    Water Heaters,
    General Remodeling

    FAQ

    Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
    No, Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc does not offer warranties.
    Jim Shaw Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Full Service Plumbing Company: Residential / Commercial; Main Line Sewers & Drains: Clearing/Cleaning, Service, Repair & Installation, Hydro-jet & CCTV Camera Inspections, Trenchless & Pipe bursting, Pipe Lining, Earthquake Valves, Seismic Valves, Water Main Re-pipes, Gas Lines, Water Heaters, Tank-less Water Heaters, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Toilets, Tubs, Showers, Tubs, Fixtures, Faucets, Disposers. Remodel & New Construction. Is there a service you need that's not listed? Please contact us.

    Contact information

    7512 Westlawn Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM