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Monkey Wrench Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Let’s face it, sh*t happens. When you are presented with an overflowing toilet or a backed up drain, contact the skilled Los Angeles plumbers at Monkey Wrench Plumbing Company. They have extensive experience and the sheer will to tackle any crappy obstacle you can throw their way. They also actively work to break the grumpy plumber cliché. When you call their professionals, you can expect fast, friendly service from uniformed individuals with nary a butt crack in sight. They’re also a company that goes bananas over keeping the earth green, which is why they use environmentally friendly products and methods. For a plumbing company in Los Angeles you can actually feel good about contacting, call (310) 773-3882.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Water heater maintenance, repair & installation, drain cleaning & maintenance, leaking & damaged repairs, piping & repiping, pump plumbing, water line installation, and water & gas bill diagnostics

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.448 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
2%
3
6%
2
2%
1
15%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 48 reviews

Veronika K.
11/2024
1.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I paid Monkey Wrench Plumbing $6900 for the installation and found out later that SoCalGas offering the same waterheater with installation for $5100 ($3900 with rebate). Technician told me gas company will give me rebate. I applied for the rebate which would be $1200, but gas company sent me refusal, because my old waterheater was tankless and technician specified "tankless" in his invoice. Besides of that, he made big whole in the wall underneath the waterheater which I didn't notice looking at it from the side of the waterheater after he finished and paid full price. One day later their electrician made whole in the waterheater and attached electrical cord to it without letting me know he has intention to do it. Because of that door of the waterheater can't be open. Manager refused to fix these problems.
Description of Work: Waterheater purchase and installation

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

$6,900

koroch N.
09/2022
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I am sorry that I used this company.( Monkey Wrench Plumbing) I made an appointment to have my tankless water heaters be checked and have the annual maintenance and cleaning and changes of filters done. the office quoted $195 ( special promotion) and when the technician (Rick Aguire) arrived after 2 minutes he started convincing me to buy new tankless heaters which would be $12000 ( yes twelve thousand ) and when I said NO he spent over 15 minutes of his valuable and charging time to explain and convince me to do it, even offered my finance to buy!! after getting frustrated then he said I have to pay $390 because the quote for $195 was for only one unit and it was miscommunication ( which I doubt because the office clearly was told about two units), anyway I accepted, but then he told me that I have to pay separately for the filters ( each one $145) I was really disappointed and just wanted to get it over with because I am a physician and I did not want to waste any more time bargaining with this charlatan, I accepted to pay for filters extra and went inside my house to relax from this toxic atmosphere, after a few minutes I came back and asked him if he changed the filter which he said YES I asked him that I wanted to see the old, dirty filter and he said he put it in his van and I asked him to bring it back and I want to see it which he went to his van and came back and said SORRY I MADE A MISTAKE I THOUGHT MY OTHER TECHNICIAN CHANGED IT WHICH HE DID NOT!! I asked him I don't want the filter change at all and then he said your filter pump is not working and we can change it for $1800 which I called my son and he googled it was $102 and his plumber would do it for $150 this company is really a dishonest and tooooo expensive
Description of Work: annual maintenance and filter change for my tankless water heaters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$400

Kathleen R.
08/2020
1.0
air duct cleaning
  + -1 more
I had used this vendor in the past to maintain 2 on-demand water heaters that I have. I work long long hours, so I called them back when I had a couple little jobs: to fix a small leak at the handle of a solid brass commercial grade kitchen faucet, I was told I needed to replace the entire faucet for $650. When I pointed out that the unit was designed to be easily rebuilt and that it only needed a new cartridge, he reduced the price to around $350. I bought the replacement part for $18.00 from Chicago Faucet (manufacturer) and did it myself in 10 min. The bigger job was to replace the combi fitting on the laundry vent, but I didn't reward Monkey Wrench either job because the tech thought I didn't know anything about plumbing and could be overcharged. Sadly, I've lost confidence in this vendor.
Description of Work: leaking kitchen faucet, leaking combi fitting on laundry vent
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Mary Jo K.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
THE SERVICEPERSON WAS POLITE AND CLEAN. THE JOB WENT WELL AND WE HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS WORK.
Description of Work: WE NEEDED A TANKLESS WATER HEATER FLUSHED. SERVICEPERSON SUGGESTED WE HAVE A FILTERING DEVICE PUT ON. HE SERVICED THE WATERHEATER AND INSTALLED THE DEVICE.HE INSTALLED A SHOWER HEAD IN A SECOND BATHROOM

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
$800

Tamara D.
01/2017
1.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I submitted a Request for Service through their website over a week ago. They never responded to the request. I expect more from an Angie's List provider.
Description of Work: We have two Navien tankless water heaters. It takes a long time to get hot water, so we wanted to have both heaters checked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


James M.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were great. They were on time and they did a great job. They fixed it once and it’s still working today. The workers are very professional.
Description of Work: I used Monkey Wrench to fix a urinal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nolan G.
03/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I didn't quite get what I needed. It was for an inspection. They gave me an estimate. A hundred bucks to give you an estimate of stuff needed to be done is not quite what I needed. I needed an inspection for insurance purposes but they are working with me. My overall experience was mediocre. They didn't seem to understand. In their site he was there for an inspection and tried to give me an estimate but I did not need an estimate, I just needed an inspection.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Monkey Wrench Plumbing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Michael Y.
10/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I reluctantly agreed for him to come back the next day since the water had been leaking for some time and I just wanted to get it taken care of. He got to our home within 30 min of his stated arrival. So far so good. He then started to dig a trench from the line all the way to the side walk. At that point he asked if I had work to go to or if I was going to just hang out there with him. Hm. I let him know that I wanted to see what condition the existing line was in, and determine with him what the best course of action would be. Once he dug all the way to the sidewalk, we noticed that most of the line was new copper piping, and only about the last 18" or so tying into the meter was an old galvanized pipe that needed to be replaced. You should've seen the disappointment on his face when he saw the new copper line. He had been asking me about our sprinkler line and telling me how much work it was going to take to navigate through our lawn to the house. It was very evident that he was disappointed at the scope of the actual work required. After a few minutes, he came back to me to tell me that it was going to cost $750 to replace about 18" of piping. I told him that that was ludicrous. He then said he doesn't have to continue the job, but I would owe him $500 as that's what it costs to get him out to the job site. Not having any options, I opted to let him finish the work. The entire work took about 1.5 hrs from start to finish. I will never use them again - hope you don't make the same mistake I made either.
Description of Work: Our main line coming off the water meter had a small leak, and over time, started to overflowing out of the water meter box onto the sidewalk. Heather, who answered the phone, was pleasant and helpful. Daniel was assign to the job. He was nice enough over the phone as well, and told me that I was looking at $500 for him to clamp the line and it would go up from there depending on the work performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$750

Jeffrey F.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
The woman on the phone was friendly and professional and upon hearing that I found the company on Anjie's List said there would be a $15 discount to the $250 price she quoted for an annual maintenance call. The repairman came on time 2 days later, was professional, got the job done in 60-90 minutes and charged us the quoted price. The system has worked perfectly since (2 weeks ago) and the warning code is no longer flashing on the screen.
Description of Work: Annual maintenance that also repaired our Noritz tankless hot water 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
$235

Shlomi B.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
These guys have saved me on not 1 but 2 thanksgivings ! Broke my garbage disposal more than I'd like to admit. But they also saved me when my water heater at my business broke last winter. Honest, reliable, competent and fair! Recommend them to everyone !
Description of Work: Everything ! From broken garbage disposals to my water heater at work!

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
$75

Lance B.
10/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Cleared clogged toilet drain
Description of Work: Cleared clogged 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
$89

MATTHEW L.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Responsive. Honest. Knowledgeable, Quick, easy and professional. All you need from a plumber.
Description of Work: They did about an hour of services-- fixed a broken bedroom bathtub faucet and fixed a broken garbage disposal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

sandra P.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfect! Daniel was personable and professional. Very honest plummer.
Description of Work: Fixed a water valve 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
$350

Michael R.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
My bathtub would not stop leaking! I called Monkey Wrench, and the technician arrived promptly. He meticulously worked on the bathtub and successfully stopped the leak. He took great care not to make a mess in my bathroom. I'd highly recommend Monkey Wrench in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky bathtub and 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
$125

Kajal V.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Our technician was Mason Bostrand and he was AWESOME. He went above and beyond with fixing our problem. When he first arrived he conducted an assessment. He discussed his preliminary conclusion with my husband and me, we agreed, so he made the repair after retrieving some parts. The problem was not fixed. Mason stayed and kept working until he figured out the issue (shorted wiring). All the while he kept us well informed. I honestly thought he was doing all this to jack up the bill, but no, after 5.5 hours, parts, and numerous annoying questions from us the bill was exactly what he originally said it would be $300.00. We had hot water within 10 minutes of his final fix and he taught how to prevent it from happening again. Mason is a rare breed and we highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Tankless water heater on the roof of our condo was returning cold water.

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
$300

Josephine C.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Our 4 year old tankless water heater began acting up. The water in the shower would go stone cold with increasing regularity. Not a pleasant experience with a headful of sudsy shampoo! My old plumber tried to fix it twice but nothing worked. We checked out the water heater manufacturer's site out of desperation and found Monkey Wrench Plumbing listed there. They came out quickly, were on time and fixed the problem by changing the filter and performing routine maintenance. They were professional and courteous and got the job done. We will be using them again and again!
Description of Work: Serviced our 4 year old tankless 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
$225

Richard A.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came over within a half hour I called them. They fixed the problem and followed up with me later. I've never had this type of experience with a plumber before and was thrilled with their service.
Description of Work: We had a clog in a sink that needed to 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

Abraham L.
03/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
We are about to purchase a new washer/dryer. Previously the plumbing we have had involved packing tape to keep the water going out. We needed extensive work to redo this prior fix. Monkey Wrench, once again, was prompt, did the work in the time they anticipated it would take. They also gave us a senior discount, as we are both well beyond "seniorhood." They are prompt, efficient, and are more dependable than any plumber we've ever had.
Description of Work: Redid the plumbing problem in our laundry room.

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

Robbie C.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
|Exellent in all regards...fixed the problem. Very neat, punctual, competent, polite. |I'll use them again !
Description of Work: Unclogged 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
$125

Beth M.
01/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When I turned the faucet on a little later, the water was ice cold. I called in All Knight Plumbing and Heating after that. They diagnosed the problem immediately and fixed it. And they charged me half of what Monkey Wrench did.
Description of Work: Although they arrived on time, Monkey Wrench Plumbing had no idea what they were doing. My hot water didn't work in my kitchen sink. They messed around with it for a while and said it was fixed.

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

$325

Mary Jo K.
01/2014
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I was having trouble with my Noritz water heater. It was turning off mid shower. My experience with Monkey Wrench was excellent from the time I contacted them. They responded quickly, sent a young man who determined the problem, fixed it, and explained to me how to avoid it in the future. The cost of the visit was minimal (can't remember exactly how much) but I have used them again, and would do so again.
Description of Work: .

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

David H.
07/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They took about 30-45 minutes and it was done. It was fine.
Description of Work: They replaced a part in our 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
$140

Andrea D.
07/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They were great. They were very prompt, professional, and clear.
Description of Work: They fixed our water heater.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Catherine A.
07/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They did excellent work. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: They repaired my water heater.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ben R.
07/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They cost a lot more than what they say over the phone. The installation was fine except now our water pressure is a lot lower than it used to be.
Description of Work: He installed a new faucet in the kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
    • 1(current)
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Contact information

12335 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

https://www.monkeywrenchplumbers.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation

FAQ

Monkey Wrench Plumbing is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 - 5:00 PM

Monkey Wrench Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Monkey Wrench Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Monkey Wrench Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Monkey Wrench Plumbing offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Monkey Wrench Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, Monkey Wrench Plumbing offers warranties.
Monkey Wrench Plumbing offers the following services: Water heater maintenance, repair & installation, drain cleaning & maintenance, leaking & damaged repairs, piping & repiping, pump plumbing, water line installation, and water & gas bill diagnostics

Contact information

12335 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

https://www.monkeywrenchplumbers.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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 - 5:00 PM