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John Gleason's Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Sewer Cleaning,

About us

We are a small family owned plumbing business doing work mainly in Marin county and parts of Sonoma county, even traveling to San Francisco. We provide emergency service and repair and well as new installations and can help coordinate kitchen and bathroom remodels. We do not hire subcontractors. We have 3 employees who have worked for us for many years. Ask about our Angie's List discount. As our saying goes, No Job Too Small, We Do It All. Additional DBA - John's Plumbing & Sewer Service. Additional phone - (415) 559-7516. Family owned.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

New construction, remodels and repairs, water heaters, sewer lines and appliances, plumbing and drain cleaning & everything in between.

Services we don't offer

Radiant heat & boilers.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.827 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
4%
3
4%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

Mary S.
04/2024
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Kevin came out same day to clear an obstruction in lateral sewer line. He did more work than I even requested and was so grateful he could also fix a broken toilet seal; evaluated a broken tankless water heater and took picture of my collapsing sewer drain. He explained everything so clearly and patiently, it was really a pleasant experience even finally finding out what repairs are needed with a written fair estimate. Prices are very reasonable. John Gleeson will always be my “go to” plumber.
Description of Work: Cleared lateral 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
$400

Gary B.
02/2022
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
John was super helpful and professional. Saved me tons of $ and knows his stuff! I'm fairly good with basic plumbing but I could not get me sink to stop leaking. John fixed it right away without breaking my wallet. John Gleason Plumbing will be the first ones I call for any plumbing issues. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: Kitchen Faucet 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

Dan S.
11/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Not only was the job done efficiently and excellently but John squeezed me in 5 days earlier than any other plumbing service. He did not charge me extra for the emergency call and came the same day I called. I was very concerned over the damage it was going to cause. He was a lifesaver and the job was done quickly and cleanup was excellent! Thanks for the service and I will definitely recommend this company to anyone needing work done.
Description of Work: I had a leaky bathroom sink. Water was quickly coming out under the sink with old fixtures.

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

e S.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called several companies on Angie's List and none of them would come for 4 days. I found him through a referral through someone else and he came and fixed it. He did a temporary fix until he could come and do a repair. It seemed like the other companies which were major companies didn't understand that my water was gushing down my street. Its not like I could turn my water off. John came out and bypassed the meter. The price was reasonable I thought. I would use him again. I have referred him to many people. The first thing is that he was the only one who would come promptly. He came in 2 hours. He bypassed came back 2 days later. They had to dig up my lawn to replace the pipe and when they were done you could not even tell they had touch the lawn. You could not see where they had dug it up. They were on time and did the job quickly and efficiently. I couldn't say enough good things.
Description of Work: The main thing he did was my water main broke.

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

Brandon C.
08/2017
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
response was slow, and there were some miscommunication. Owner was accountable and had integrity, however.
Description of Work: Leaky exterior pipe

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Don S.
07/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Used a snake for clog then a water jet at another cost. Not sure the extra cost for equipment in addition to labor cost was worth it. Maybe those tools should be part of there inventory??
Description of Work: Unclog kitchen drain for two hours

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
$550

Marty and Nancy F.
03/2016
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were just very accommodating. They knew it was kind of an emergency and they got here as soon as possible. They took care of the problem. They were very nice and super courteous. I like them.
Description of Work: They snaked out the sewer.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Gary D.
07/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John arrived on time. He seemed to know his stuff. One of the things I didn't like is his asking if I were seeking other pricing, from how many firms and who were the firms. I felt he was on the verge of asking me what were the other prices. He gave me a competitive price($1000) and I was going to go with him (I told him so), but he never gave me a written estimate. He called me a week later and, again, I told him I wanted him for the job, but I needed a written estimate. I never saw one. What a waste of my time!
Description of Work: Nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


e S.
07/2015
5.0
excavators, plumbing
  + 0 more
Perfect. After calling three Angies list plumbers who couldn't come for two days, John sent someone out within one hour to bypass the main and stopped the water from flooding the yard and street. Came the next day and replaced the main. The workers did an excellent job trenching and replacing my lawn. I have John's number on my fridge and call them whenever I need a plumber.
Description of Work: Replaced water main from meter to house. Installed new shut off 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
$1,200

Gary C.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Although I needed a plumber on a weekend, the plumber responded quickly and efficiently. The problem was heavy build up of calcified "crud" that required major scraping of the pipe walls. Besides thoroughly explaining what was happening throughout the process, he recommended several ways to minimize the problem in the future. Prices were very reasonable for the service provided.
Description of Work: Unclogged 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
$275

Marty and Nancy F.
08/2014
5.0
sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The men were on time, professional and went beyond to make sure we were happy with the service.
Description of Work: John's Plumbing has done emergency service and regular maintenance dealing with roots in our sewer system. They have done an excellent job at both.

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
$185

Chris + Donna R.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Called a Saturday afternoon and left a message. Got a call back from John about 40 mins later. Said he could have some guys over in 30 mins. Sure enough they showed up and got to work immediately clearing the blockage (roots). Will definitely have them back out for additional work.
Description of Work: cleared sewer blockage

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

e S.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are fast, they came right out. They were the only plumbing company that I could find that would come right out. When your water main breaks you don't want to wait for a day or two.
Description of Work: My water main broke and there was water going everywhere and the meter was just spinning out of control and I called a couple of companies on Angie's List and none of them could come that day and John's Plumbing came out within an hour and bypassed the leak with a hose from the meter into the house and then came the next day and repaired the water main.

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

Chris J.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
On time, professional and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Two backed up disposals.

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

Elizabeth D.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He arrived on time, looked at the job to be done, retrieved his tools from the truck and went right to work. He had to saw off the old, rusted on shower handle and it was not an easy task but there was no complaining on his part. After removing the shower handle he inspected the valve unit in the shower wall and recommended replacing the washers and some other small pieces and after getting my consent he got the parts from his truck and put the valve unit back togeth and then attached the new handle and trim. I most appreciated his professional manner of getting right down to work with no fuss or complaining about how difficult the job was going to be. I also appreciated that he completed the job in a timely manner.
Description of Work: John's Plumbing removed a rusted bathroom shower fixture, reconditioned the valve, and replaced the fixture with the one provided by the owner. It took about an hour.

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
$150

ANDY W.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Used John for many years always reliable and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Cleaned kitchen drain changed 3 shower heads.

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
$150

Dana T.
07/2013
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Appointment was for Friday, but there was an emergency they had to deal with so we changed the appointment to Saturday at the last minute. That's OK, except that when John showed up he mentioned he wouldn't charge for overtime that day. Didn't sound like he was joking, but he must have been since the reason we were working Saturday was on their account not mine. The kitchen drain was slow, not stopped. I had been pouring boiling water down it to try and unstop it. Clog wouldn't completely clear, but I knew the pipe was pretty clean. John had a younger, newer guy snake the sink while he kept me busy chit-chatting in the living room. Felt like he was trying to keep me out of the kitchen. Took longer than I had expected, about 30 minutes. Charged $145 for the snake job. Didn't give me a receipt. Asked me to only put his first name on the check, not the whole company name. It all felt a bit odd.
Description of Work: Had a slow draining kitchen sink. They snaked the pipe to clean out the clog.

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

$145

Teri K.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
They're fantastic. We called them after we got home. Somebody answered and they were actually on their way home. They were in the East Bay and we live in the North Bay, it would probably take them an hour to get over here because of the heavy traffic. They said they would call and see if somebody closer could come over. I expected that they would charge an emergency charge because it was after hours but they did not charge us. It's a lot of trouble to even find where he had to do it outside because we live in a condo so there's a common line he had to get to. He totally cleaned up the bathtubs and showers then he put some antibacterial cleanser. The bathrooms were cleaner when he left. He could have charged us 10 times more than what he charged us. They were absolutely the best experience I've ever had.
Description of Work: We used John's Plumbing because the toilets in 2 of our bathrooms wouldn't flush and then sewage was coming up in the bathtub and in the shower. The guy worked for 90 minutes to solve the problem and had to snake the main line outside.

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
$180

Adrian F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
very well- dishwasher is better than ever.
Description of Work: analyzed problem over phone and determined it was not the plumbing. Recommended an excellent appliance repairman, Liston Aplliance

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marjorie C.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were prompt, and they returned to my calls. They informed me when they were arriving. They were professional. They cleaned up their mess.
Description of Work: John's Plumbing fixed our two toilets.

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

Kira K.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John was very knowledgeable, profession, and called right away after receiving request for quote. Although I ended up using a different contractor, I would recommend him to anyone looking for plumbing needs or assistance!
Description of Work: John was very knowledgeable, profession, and called right away after receiving request for quote. Although I ended up using a different contractor, I would recommend him to anyone looking for plumbing needs or assistance!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Annette A.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, septic tank, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
i had a clogged toilet which was backing up into my bathtub and caused some other minor flooding. I had to turn the water off to the entire house. I called my plumber who couldn't come for another 3 days and 4 other local plumbers who were all busy. I looked up John's plumbing on Angie's list and called them, and they came out that day. They came in the 2-hour period they told me they would come. The guys they sent out were very nice and snaked the toilet which fixed the problem. They answered all my questions and were respectful and kind. They checked the plumbing under the house and made recommendations to keep the problem from happening again. They were there when I needed them, and they did a great job.
Description of Work: They snaked the toilet, checked the septic system and plumbing under the 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
$225

Jean G.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Outstanding experience.....John came by on same day I called, diagnosed the problem, provided estimate. He procured the required parts & completed the entire job within 24 hours. Quality work, promptly performed....and he provides senior discount!
Description of Work: Replaced kitchen faucet, repaired leak, capped off unwanted instant hot water maker

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
$465

Garret S.
10/2011
5.0
sewer cleaning
  + -1 more
They were recommended by someone. I called them and the plumber came out the same day on a Saturday. He was friendly and fast. He cleaned the drain and left.
Description of Work: John's Plumbing and Sewer came over to remove the sewer clog.

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
$250

Carol F.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt, fixed the problem, and very concerned about making sure everything was ok.
Description of Work: Fixed toilet issues. Checked water pressure first. They knew exactly what to do. They also re-did plumbing in my son's 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
$168
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Contact information

27 Pamaron Way Ste H, Novato, CA 94949

www.johngleasonplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Sewer Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Heaters,
Septic Systems,
Excavating,
Natural Gas Lines,
General Remodeling

FAQ

John Gleason's Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

John Gleason's Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, John Gleason's Plumbing offers free project estimates.
No, John Gleason's Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, John Gleason's Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, John Gleason's Plumbing offers emergency services.
Yes, John Gleason's Plumbing offers warranties.
John Gleason's Plumbing offers the following services: New construction, remodels and repairs, water heaters, sewer lines and appliances, plumbing and drain cleaning & everything in between.
Radiant heat & boilers.

Contact information

27 Pamaron Way Ste H, Novato, CA 94949

www.johngleasonplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed