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Watkins Plumbing Inc

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Family and locally owned. Cost is determined by the job. Additional phone numbers - (530) 534 - 7773 (Oroville), (530) 877 - 3337 (Paradise / Magalia), (530) 673 - 7773 (Yuba City / Marysville).

Business highlights

28 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing Services, Water Heater

Services we don't offer

Solar Energy Services

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.743 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 43 reviews

Carmen E.
08/2018
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was charged $985.00 for 1 hour of work and a fitting. I let him know I was recently widowed. After reading the Yelp reviews, this seems to be a pattern of overcharging women. He did give me an estimate which I balked about, he told me there was a lot of digging. I assumed there would be several hours of work. Nope. 1 hour and a fitting. A friend from my Church talked to several plumbers first, then called to complain. Rick told him too bad, I had been given an estimate. He should be ashamed of himself.
Description of Work: Water main leak repaired

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

$985

Cathi F.
07/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I wasn't home but m y husband said everything was good.
Description of Work: Water heater pipe 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

Kathy C.
06/2018
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Serviceman refused to replace kitchen faucet due to need to drill hole for garbage disposal switch (although this had been done twice before by other plumbers in the 18 years we have owned the house). Shower required the replacement of the cartridge. The Moen unit had a lifetime warrantee on parts (their retail for the part is $77) but the serviceman did not tell us that. He told us the repair would cost $289. It took less than an hour but the invoice showed no parts cost or labor cost...just a flat rate. I will definitely not use Watkins in the future.
Description of Work: Kitchen faucet replaced and leak in shower repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$289

Michael S.
06/2018
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Friendly and professional repairman. Analyzed problem and presented options. Work done quickly, professionally and cleanly.
Description of Work: repair/replace water heater

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
$2,100

Brent S.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It was a tough job due to angles of the pipes but Mikey didn’t give up he got the line opened up good , I have used this company 3 times prior and will continue
Description of Work: Main line clear

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Ellen G.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfect! Quality parts used; work area cleaned up (looks better than it did before); new heater explained in detail to me--how it works and what controls were for; and what parts were new and what they did. Also helped me find model # and serial # for registration paperwork. Worker was Mikey, with same company, who a little while back installed a European hand held shower for us. Everything good about this job can also be said about that job, which was for my wife who was getting out of a physical rehab enter, and who loves her shower!
Description of Work: replaced kitchen faucet and hot 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

FERN B.
03/2018
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
fantastic, very helpful, very good work
Description of Work: Install a toliet and move a pipe to do so

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

Richard H.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
It went great! John Carton was the person who did the work and he went above and beyond in all aspects of work performed! Very pleased with service and professionalism!
Description of Work: Replace hot water heater.

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
$1,460

Pamela B.
11/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John explained how the pan and surrounding wall were constructed, and showed us how water couldn't get into the wall. Rather than suggest replacing anything, he assured us that our equipment was sound and the installation was done correctly.
Description of Work: We were concerned about a gap between the shower wall and shower pan.

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
$50

John T.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber was prompt and courteous and professional. Work was done well and in a timely manner. Price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Water leak 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
$150

Philip L.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Jeff arrived a few minutes early and completed the work in 30 minutes, he was professional,polite, and did a good job explaining what needed to be done to convert from the odd size output pipe. Jeff also examined the main water shutoff to the house and confirmed it is working properly.
Description of Work: Replaced a defective shutoff valve under kitchen sink that had odd size input and output copper pipe.

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
$159

donna J.
04/2015
3.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Did not go well. They arrived late in the day and only had one man for the first two hours on a 2 man job. Eventually the owner showed to assist. The snake got embedded in roots and they left the pipe open due to the snake being caught/stuck and it was now 9 p.m. I told them, at that point, that I would prefer getting someone else in the a.m. I realize circumstances happen, but they did not seem professional enough for my trust at that point.
Description of Work: Snake main line of sewer.

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

$188.5

Marjorie O.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were prompt. the work was don't to my stratification and at a reasonable rate.
Description of Work: It was a 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

robert N.
02/2014
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
I think they did excellent work and the price was about what it would have cost as average for work like that, included that they had to cut across concrete driveway.
Description of Work: I used the services of Watkins Plumbing. They replaced a part of the sewer lateral.

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
$3,000

john B.
12/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am owner/ builder of a new construction custom home. I inquired as to cost of installation of water supply system. I thought the cost was too high, therefore I did not use Watkins Plumbing. I am likely to install a PEX system on my own, I just need to decide which system to use as different manufacturers use different crimp or expansion tools and clamps. |I liked the guy and am sure he is just fine, I just can't afford the going rate I guess.....
Description of Work: I talked with Watkins Plumbing.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gary M.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
  + 0 more
The Plumber arrived early as requested was courteous and friendly. He worked quickly wasting no time and completed the job to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: replaced a defective sediment filter that filters the water from my well .

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
$261

Marjorie O.
05/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We had a back up issues and he took care of the problem. He was able to determine the problem with blockage. I was very pleased with them.
Description of Work: He used the camera to view and then clean the line to our septic.

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

Carroll R.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
the whole experience was great.
Description of Work: took out a leaking water heater, replaced it with a new one. The price includes the 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
$1,200

donnajean S.
04/2013
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I called for an estimate and the gentleman was out here within the hour. He gave us a price which I felt was fair and I had him do the work. Everything went smoothly, he was extremely professional, and I will be calling the company back fairly soon when I have to get my water heater changed out.
Description of Work: The garbage disposal was not working so the gentleman offered us 3 different choices from the cheapest to the most expensive. He felt that the middle make would be the best for our Mobile Home and I agreed with him. He was fast, efficient, and cleaned up very well after himself. I will be calling them back when I need to change out my water heater which won't be much longer.

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
$500

MARLENE B.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Hot water was leaking and I could not shut it off. Probably original handles that needed replacing. My first phone call to the business was very friendly and personal. I love that! The technician that came to my home was very nice and professional. I know I paid more than I was comfortable with but I was tired of waiting for my "handy man" husband to do the job and running a business does require overhead! Thank you Watkins - I will definitely use you again!
Description of Work: Replaced handles in bathtub/shower.

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
$271

Shirley S.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I now have a new water heater and it is up to code 100%. I am so pleased with the work. He also kept me up to date on the cost as he was working and bringing everything up to code.
Description of Work: My water heater started leaking. It is an old water heater. Also steam started seeping out of it. I called Watkins Plumbing and they were here in 45 minutes. I had to have my water heater replaced with a new one and brought up to code because my old one was at least 40 years old.

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
$1,600

Yvonne L.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We have always used them for plumbing. He has always been very good.
Description of Work: We have hired him for plumbing.

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

sharon M.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
GREAT! Completely satisfied.
Description of Work: Our water heater valve had broken and was leaking water everywhwere..it was a mess. It was a saturday..I called them and they were at our home in 30 minutes. It was a somewhat awkward situation, but the repairman, Eric, was able to make the repair nicely. We were so completely satisfied with his work.

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
$250

Jeff J.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had a contractor and three other plumbers come out to look at the unit, and all of them either said I needed a new water heater (it is a commercial unit that costs about $5000, not including installation etc.) or they "suspected" that I did. I almost didn't go with Watkin's because they charges $178 just to come out and look at it, but he ended up actually fixing it in less than an hour for an additional $89! A steal compared to getting a new unit!
Description of Work: Repaired commercial water heater

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$267

Russ F.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called watkins for an estimate and discussion on what needed to be done. They were timely, fairly priced and detailed. We will use them if we decide to go through with the plan.
Description of Work: Repipe water lines
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

50 Butte Glen Dr, Oroville, CA 95966

www.watkinsplumbing.net

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Watkins Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Watkins Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Watkins Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Watkins Plumbing Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Watkins Plumbing Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Watkins Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Watkins Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
Watkins Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Plumbing Services, Water Heater
Solar Energy Services

Contact information

50 Butte Glen Dr, Oroville, CA 95966

www.watkinsplumbing.net

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM