Since 1980, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has offered quality plumbing, heating and air, and restoration and flood services to the San Diego community. Family owned and operated we take pride in employing qualified technicians and providing the best customer service in San Diego.
Business highlights
44 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Installation, maintenance, repairs, plumbing, epoxy sewer lining, hydro jetting, conventional, thankless water heater, gas and slab leak, water filtration systems, heating, air conditioning, purification, restoration, flood, reconstruction, air duct, drain & carpet cleaning.
The problem was quickly resolved. Technician was very professional.
Description of Work: Unstopped kitchen drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie R.
Kathleen R.
03/2014
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called and said that I was looking for someone to plunge our toilets. He called back and said that they didn't plunge or sell plungers. He said that he'd need to come out and snake the drains, possibly from the roof and it was going to total out to nearly $1,000.00 but I told him that I had just had the drains snakes 4-months earlier and that was too much money. I felt like I was being emotionally blackmailed into having work done that didn't need to be done.
Description of Work: Phone appraisal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Prices quoted for this service came in during our emergency service hours, which is at time and a half rates. However, there is no snaking service from the roof that is $1000, even during the after hours scheduling. If it was two toilets, or a possible mainline back up, the phone quote would have been $185 through a ground floor cleanout or $295 through the roof (and only subject to change if, on site, somthing different shows up, but we never do work that is unauthorized). We will be speaking with the technician you spoke with to ensure our field representatives are properly quoting. We are sorry that you felt pressured, as this goes against every policy at Bill Howe. We truly appreciate your feedback and help in improving our field training. We also hope that you will allow us the opportunity to serve you in the future, the Bill Howe Way! If you have any questions, or would like to contact me, please do so at julie@billhowe.com or 619-286-6348. Sincerely, Julie R.
John D.
03/2014
3.0
drywall, plumbing
+ 0 more
Everything went fine except that the plumber accidentally damaged a family room wall from the opposite side, then offered no apology or advice on how to report the problem and described the incident as "friendly fire". When I called Bill Howe, they investigated the incident, then offered to cover the cost of the repair if I hired a third party, or to repair the damage at no charge if I elected to hire them to repair the sections of drywall that had to be cut in the process of repair. So I am pleased with Bill Howe as a company, but remain very disappointed in the plumber that provided the work.
Description of Work: Isolated and rerouted hot water slab leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy that we were able to help make right our technicians error, and understand your disappointment in his professionalism. We have addressed this company wide to ensure our field technicians are providing customer service to our high standards. We appreciate the opportunity to improve, with your help! Best- Julie R.
CHARLES B.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Miguel went to his truck to call in for pricing and found that it would be about $545- to purchase and install a new tank of the same kind. We had another toilet with the same brand of tank that we had already had to replace for the same reason, although we paid quite a bit less for that replacement and install. When we hesitated, Miguel suggested that for the kind of money we would have to pay, he could install what he considered to be a MUCH better toilet for just a few dollars more and it would be a whole new toilet. As it turned out, it was the brand we had in another bathroom that we were very happy with that had been installed more than 10 years earlier for even more money back then. He even said that if he went to the supply house in the morning and returned the next day, he could increase the Angie's List discount from 5% to 10% and save us more. So, arrangements were made and he returned with a helper exactly on time the next day with the toilet and both men were extremely professional, personable, competent and efficient and we had a brand new toilet of the preferred brand in about an hour and a half for a total less than the original total on the tank alone from the day before and the new toilet looks great, works perfectly and we could not be happier with our choice of Bill Howe Plumbing and the two exemplary technicians sent to do the work, with extra kudos to Miguel for making the suggestion of the TOTO toilet and coming out the next morning doubled our discount! Will call again if we need plumbing help and ask for Miguel Gomez.
Description of Work: Miguel arrived punctually on Tuesday, March 18, in response to a call that the toilet was not flushing completely. He performed basic testing to determine the tank was not working properly and would have to be replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$523
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to recognize Miguel for his excellent service. He is truly an asset and will be recognized for going above and beyond to take care of you! We appreciate your business. Best- Julie R.
kathy U.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
They did a terrific job, they worked on the job all day untill it got dark. It was a big job tearing up my driveway and diging down serveral feet. They arrived on time and repaired my driveway when they were done. I would recommend them and i plan to use them again for any plumming work!
Description of Work: Replace under ground pipes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your business! We appreciate the feedback and are happy to have provided great service. Best- Julie R.
Peggy B.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
Service technician was on time, professional and courteous. He did a thorough job cleaning and caring for my furnace. He pointed out a problem that might be developing and told me how to keep an eye out for future issues. He checked the programmable thermostat to make sure it was functioning well and was programmed the way I wanted it to be.
Description of Work: Furnace tune-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. We truly appreciate your business and are happy to have provided you with great service. Best- Julie R.
Candice W.
03/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The experience was great. I liked them. The guy was knowledgeable and he did a great job.
Description of Work: We had purchased a big deal for Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. I had a heater problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$79
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy that our technicians are taking care of our customers and upholding our high standards! We appreciate your business. Thank you, Julie R.
SARAH A.
03/2014
1.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Terribly We called them because sewage was backing up into our house. When they came, they said that it would cost $13,000 to repair, which would also include digging up and repairing the street They said it would take about a week. I called the city just to verify what they said, and was told the city would take care of it. They were here in less than an hour, had repaired everything, including the street in less than 24 hours, and it did not cost us a penny, except for what Bill Howe charged us to come and tell us they would charge $13,000.
Description of Work: Gave us an estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
In 2007, we cleared the mainline and performed a camera inspection which located intrusive root issues. We did provide an estimate for $8380 to replace the portion of line that contained roots, and we also filed a city report (enabling the city to determine if it was a city problem) and are happy that the city was quick in their response. Thank you, Julie R.
Kathleen O.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ 0 more
It took awhile for the heater to arrive from where ever. It was not an issue as we had other means of heating. Otherwise we were very satisfied with the company.
Description of Work: They replaced a wall heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your business and are happy to have met your expectations. We also always reevaluate our ordering process and attempt, whenever possible, to get equipment as quickly as possible. Sincerely, Julie R.
Marcia R.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
The toilet was easily unplugged and our bath tub runs better than it has in many, many years! The service provider was very polite and helpful and the price was reasonable. We were very satisfied.
Description of Work: unclogged tub drain and a plugged toilet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your business & feedback. We appreciate it very much! Best- Julie R.
Jim C.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Went without a hitch. Quickly and no effort on my part.
Description of Work: Install water heater
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your time and business. We appreciate it! Best- Julie R.
Luveda A B.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
they arrived on time, gave quote before starting work, explained what they were going to do. very pleased with experence
Description of Work: plumbing unstopped
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you! You have described our core service call and we are happy to hear that our field technicians are upholding the Bill Howe standards. We appreciate your time and business. Best- Julie R.
Maryanne S.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
He was very thorough and we’re very pleased with the service. We ended up signing up for the frequent maintenance program through them.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $79 Furnace or A/C Diagnostic Diagnostic Service Call (Minimum $150/Hour Waived)! We also had him put in a thermostat.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to have met your expectations and look forward to keeping your HVAC unit in optimal condition with our maintenance program. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns and thank you for your business, we appreciate it! Sincerely, Julie R.
Rudolph K.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
We use Bill Howe for both our residence and our rental. The service personnel are always competent, clean, experienced and give us complete explanations of their assessment of each problem and its solution. I have had thermostats, water heaters and other repairs done and the service is always outstanding.
Description of Work: This last visit they checked for blockage in the waste pipes and determined that the age of the toilets was causing the flushing problem and gave me an estimate for complete replacement, but charged me nothing for the visit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with our company. We aim for excellence and truly appreciate your business. Best- Julie R.
Kathleen W.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
+ 0 more
They are very nice and polite. Also, they are always on time and very easy to get a hold of them when we need to.
Description of Work: They give us a discount on our annual power jet of our sewer line for being a loyal customer. It takes two guys and a fancy machine to do the job so it is very responsibly priced. They also do work on topper toilets when needed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your kind words. We value each of our customers and want to develop lasting relationships in the community. We appreciate your feedback and are always available for you! Best- Julie R
Janice G.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, remodeling
+ 0 more
Everything works fine now. It was a relatively inexpensive repair. It took about an hour and the tech was an older gentleman that was very knowledgeable about our older system. He knew all the tricks, showed me what was damaged, and why it needed replacement. He actually came out 2x - the first to diagnose the problem and the second time with the sensor. He didn't even charge me for the first call at all! They come when they say they'll come and the tech, Wayne, really knew his stuff!
Description of Work: They replaced the sensor on my HVAC system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We always want to know how we are doing and especially love it when we can recognize individual technicians for upholding the Bill Howe standards in the field. Best- Julie R
Ronald C.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The 20-year-old water pressure valve for our house developed a slow leak. We called Bill Howe Plumbing. They set up an appointment for the afternoon of the day we called them. The plumber phoned about a half hour before he arrived, and he arrived on time. He assessed the situation and got right to work. He supplied the proper valve. The replacement valve is shorter than the 20-year-old one, so the plumber had to solder couplings onto both sides of the valve to make it fit. He did a good job and worked quickly and efficiently. We have had Bill Howe solve our plumbing problems on several occasions and have been happy with their services.
Description of Work: Replaced water pressure valve for our house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We aim for 100 % happiness in our products and services and truly appreciate your business. Best- Julie R
Amy G.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called on Friday morning because my garbage disposal stopped working and my sink was backing up. The representative answered the phone right away and was very friendly and professional. The soonest availability was Monday morning between 8-10am. They called about 15 minutes ahead as promised and showed up promptly at 8. The technician was helpful and professional and gave me options to fix or replace. We opted to replace since we had it fixed already once before and were not sure how old the unit was. He replaced and showed me how to maintain it going forward, which I appreciated.
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$278
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to hear that our staff was friendly and professional and took care of the issues. If we can improve in any area, we would welcome any feedback that might help us in the future. Best- Julie R
Rafay N.
02/2014
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
I purchased this coupon to get the AC system diagnosed of a home I was interested in buying. The coupon was supposed to be used only for diagnosis and not any repairs. This was made clear to Bill Howe at the time of purchased the coupon. | |Bill Howe assured me that the coupon would cover the diagnosis regardless of how long the process took. The technician came out and, without any direction to do so repaired the AC unit. Bill Howe then went on to send me an additional bill for the 'extra' time it took them to conduct the diagnosis and also charged me for the repair. I didn't purchase the place so I ended up getting billed to fix someone else problem. | |I tried to resolve this with Bill Howe but I would never get any one to work with me to address this. | |I am certainly not going to be calling them for any future work. In my opinion stay clear of this outfit.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for writing in with your concerns. We personally spoke about this issue, and I then forwarded to our HVAC Manager. He advised me that he made several calls, but never received a return call and thought the issue had been resolved. I apologize for any missed communications and we are happy to revisit this service call. Please reach out to me at the office or via email and I will connect you with management. Sincerely, Julie R. julie@billhowe.com
Betty E.
02/2014
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It turned out that the original faucet only needed to be tightened from below. This misjudgment cost me three service calls and an unnecessary replacement faucet.
Description of Work: I was told I needed a new sink faucet to fix a leak at the base of the faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We are concerned about the service you received, and would welcome contact to discuss further. We continually implement new policies and training procedures to ensure we are delivering the highest quality service and product, and if we are in error, we want to make it right. Best- Julie R
L. M. Z.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
+ 0 more
I've used Bill Howe PHVAC at least three times, they are the best, period!
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you so much. We think you, our valued customer, are the best, too! We appreciate your business and kind words. Best- Julie R.
JOAN D.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
You may find a less expensive plumber; however, you can count on Bill Howe Plumbing for expertise, professionalism, punctuality and reliability. All qualities needed when you are dealing with a plumbing emergency. Excellent company - highly recommend.
Description of Work: This is the only plumbing company we use. Our needs for the company have been numerous, everything from replacing faucets to replacing bathtubs and clearing lines (large and small). We have used Bill Howe Plumbing since 2007.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you. We appreciate your continued business and support. We aim to provide excellence in all areas and are pleased to have met your expectations. If you ever have any suggestions for improvement, questions or comments, we welcome your feedback! Best- Julie R.
JOSEPH C.
02/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
I thought that the problem was a clogged line outside the house. After snakeing out the line the repairman determined that that was not the the problem. He then cleaned out the lines under the sink and fixed the problem. I have used them numerous times. Always good service at a fair price.
Description of Work: Cleared clogged kitchen sink drain.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We appreciate your business and are happy to meet your needs and expectations. Please contact us if you ever have questions or comments! Thank you, Julie R.
Nancy M.
02/2014
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I liked the service person. He seemed to have many years of experience, was very friendly but professional at the same time. I would try and request him if I needed any future work done. Very clean job and done well.
Description of Work: They installed 2 bathroom faucets (I had already previously purchased myself).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We have extensive training programs for all of our technicians so they are able to take care of your specific needs. Please request your technician again and contact us if you ever have any questions! We appreciate your business! Best- Julie R.
NORMAN L.
02/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
+ -1 more
The above questions, therefore, are not relevant.
Description of Work: Bill Howe never worked for me. It was one of five companies I called for estimates on a new gas furnace. It did provide an estimate, but I selected another company for the service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with an estimate. If you would like to share with us any way in which we can improve, we would greatly appreciate it. Best- Julie R. julie@billhowe.com
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Electrical
FAQ
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
Monday: Open All Day
Tuesday: Open All Day
Wednesday: Open All Day
Thursday: Open All Day
Friday: Open All Day
Saturday: Open All Day
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers warranties.
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc offers the following services: Installation, maintenance, repairs, plumbing, epoxy sewer lining, hydro jetting, conventional, thankless water heater, gas and slab leak, water filtration systems, heating, air conditioning, purification, restoration, flood, reconstruction, air duct, drain & carpet cleaning.