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Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

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.

Services we don't offer

Appliance repair.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6984 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
9%
3
4%
2
3%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 984 reviews

Lawrence L.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They helped me out pricewise, but it was still expensive.
Description of Work: I had a flood underneath the house. They came out and pumped the water from underneath the house. It was a little of $900.

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
$900

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to rate us. All the best - Stacey

Paul M.
07/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I am very satisfied with the unit they sold me.The unit they took out was 21 yrs. old.The new one keeps my house so cool now. I can't thank Matthew and Sam enough for the great job they did installing my unit.It was not an easy job.But they never gave up.
Description of Work: Had a new a/c unit installed.

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

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback! Best - Stacey

Dianna P.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They're excellent.We just redid our kitchen, and we had him redo the plumbing.
Description of Work: He did our 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
$1,000

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you! Best - Stacey

Ellen S.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He let me know what he was doing each step of the way and performed the duties effectively and in a timely fashion. He was courteous and respectful. I am very satisfied.
Description of Work: I had good service from Saul today. He cleaned out the stopped up drain, repaired a broken faucet in the shower, and put on the new sink fixture unit in the kitchen.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you, for taking the time to share your experience with our company. Best - Stacey

Judith B.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The project went smoothly, as expected.
Description of Work: replaced hot water heater
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John S.
06/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I was impressed with the plumber sent out, Brian Brandt. He was prompt, efficient, respectful and displayed honest communication from the start. He was keeping me informed each step of the way and kept me appraised of what he was doing and a timeline. He kept my cost to a minimum and he did an excellent job. I have a habit of asking a person how they like working for their employer and if the answer is positive it reflects back in the work they perform. I was pleased to hear how well Bill Howe Plumbing treats their workers and that it does show up in their work. Thanks gain to Brian Brandt and Bill Howe Plumbing.
Description of Work: I had a sewage backup, a broken pipe, and leaking toilet through the floor into the crawl space beneath the house. The broken pipe was a result of me breaking through the clean out pipe with a snake/auger. It is an old cast iron pipe and I know now that I was probably overusing the lye products which in combination of the age of the pipe and the lye weakend the pipe.

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
$900

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for recognizing Brian, as he is certainly outstanding. Our company knows that the happiness of employees resonates through their work, and we are happy to know you could see this! Best - Stacey

Sheila D.
06/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He said he needed to go to the home store to get a piece of plywood for the floor repair. He came back quickly with what was obviously leftover wood and charged me $250 for it.
Description of Work: He replaced 2 toilets. One was for a toilet closet. There was a small amount of floor repair because of the toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$2,250

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
All of our invoices show the charges for several parts over the course of a week for fixtures and labor. No where on our invoice do we see a charge for any wood. At the time of service if you were dissatisfied we are always available to make it right. Unfortunately, since this was 4 years ago, we do not have any notes regarding the wood you were speaking of. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you Stacey

Jane L.
06/2017
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The first two men that came out told me that the leak that the Water District informed me of was NOT on my side but on the district's. When Water District came out, they proved that the problem was on my side. Because of the incompetence of the previous two Howe guys, I lost a day in getting a continual leak fixed. Bill Howe sent another gentleman out after I refused to pay "double time" because they were having to come out, once again, AFTER hours. This guy, Rick, was extremely nice and explained to me where the problem was (my side), and what needed to be done before Howe could come out and repair. The Leak Detection people came out the following day and Bill Howe person came out the next. Even though I had called Bill Howe and told them that the leak had been found, and that when their guy came out, I wanted it fixed, the guy came unprepared. Nevertheless, he went to work, jackhammered and worked his butt off repairing the leak. I will not use Bill Howe again as I thought that their first two guys should have been able to determine that the leak was, in fact, on my side. That just seemed pretty elementary and it could have saved me one more day of a really bad leak.
Description of Work: Had a fresh water leak in front yard

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

$650

Marianna A.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Technician Tris, did an outstanding job and the job was done fast and efficiently. He was also very experienced and personable which is important to me as a customer.
Description of Work: Regulator for water pressure replaced. I had work done earlier by Anderson Plumbing and I was very unhappy with their poor customer service. I was a VIP with Anderson and had recently switched over to Bill Howe as I found there pricing to be much more reasonable with much better customer service. I asked Bill Howe Plumbing to replace the Anderson Plumbing regulator which was quite new because in the future I wanted to deal ONLY with Bill Howe Plumbing. I find this company to be superior to Anderson's Plumbing. Many of my neighbors also seem to prefer Bill Howe Plumbing. This company is the best overall and I will continue to have them service my plumbing needs at my residence. Their pricing and their techs are a cut above the rest.

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
$365

Susan F.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Everything went well. Tris fixed the leak at the water main and the kitchen faucet repair, with no apparent leakage. Everything is working great. Tris did a great job, very friendly, timely and even ran back to the office to get parts without charging me extra. Entire job was completed for just over $300 -- which was WAY better than the original $935 quoted by the other guy. Will definitely hire Bill Howe Co. for more plumbing jobs.
Description of Work: Broken pvc pipe right at water main on street. City came by to say it was our responsibility to fix. First estimate from a different contractor was $935 because they tried to sell us a replacement part we didn't need. Bill Howe's guy, Tris, came in and gave us an accurate estimate of the problem, said it was a very common repair, and he could do it quite quickly. Due to a 30 minute wait time on the glue on the pvc pipe, I had him also replace the kitchen faucet and disconnect my broken reverse osmosis.

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
$335

Carol L.
05/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Some services performed were excellent. Depends on the plumber they send out and what supplies he carries in his service vehicle. It is very important to describe the service that you desire in detail. If the plumber doesn 't have exactly what you need he may improvise. This is probably commonly done in the business. If you know the parts you will need go ahead and buy and have available. Bill Howe Plumbing is well known and does have a reputable business. Also, you will pay for the full first hour whether it takes that long to do the job or not.
Description of Work: I have hired Bill Howe service several times.

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

Sharon V.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
They are excellent. Their plumbers are well trained, and they always wear booties when they come into the house. They always have the right equipment with them and they always do a great job.
Description of Work: They recently cleared a drain, but I have used them for a long time.

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

Eve-Clair H.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
excellent response to request. excellent service.
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

J M K.
05/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Nice job, took two men. Forgot the cost but it was very reasonable. We have used Bill Howe since then because of our good experience.
Description of Work: Top of a furnace vent had come off; difficult to reach two stories up. I had trouble finding anyone who had a ladder that high

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

Melissa B.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
The technician arrived right on time and snaked the pipes.
Description of Work: Unclog 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
$88

John M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
On time. Prompt. Courteous. Excellent work. Fair price.
Description of Work: Replacement of 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

James N.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did such a good job, I gave them an extra $50.00. They technician did a really difficult job and completed it with great ease. The work they did was excellent.
Description of Work: They fixed a fifty year old 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
$250

David D.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Having a kitchen sink backed up, just prior to leaving for a long weekend, is never pleasant. Fearing the worst, I called Bill Howe to see how soon I could get someone in to look at it and fix it. I called on Thursday, explained my problem and that I was hoping to leave early Friday for the weekend. The scheduler originally said between 9-12, but she was so kind and gave me the earliest they had, which was 8-11. She was extremely friendly and accommodating. On Friday, about 7:45, Scott called to say he was on his way. He showed up promptly at 8 to start work. Scott was very thorough, friendly, and also accommodating in fixing the problem. After about 2 1/2 hours, Scott finally had the clog cleared. I can't say enough about how happy my wife and I are that we called Bill Howe Plumbing. They are absolutely our go-to plumbing company!! Thank you, Scott and everyone at Bill Howe!!
Description of Work: My kitchen sink was backed up and, unlike previous times, I could not get it unclogged.

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
$105

ARTHUR M.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Work performed fast, professionally and clean.
Description of Work: Decalcified 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

Adrienne T.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Saul, Lewis, and someone else came to help. They were there in less time than they estimated to take and were super fast and friendly. Absolutely blown away by their customer service and attitude. Amazing!
Description of Work: Hot water shut-off valve in en-suite broke off and we could not get the remaining piece off of the 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
$262

Patricia A.
04/2017
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
We've always been pleased with their service.
Description of Work: We've used them for several services. They are our "go to" company.

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

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Hello, We wanted to thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy to know of your positive experience. Best - Stacey

Drew I.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
repairs were made and expenses were avoided.
Description of Work: We had a faulty shower valve.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Angelina E.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
services not utilized, cancelled due to miscommunication.
Description of Work: Service was not utilized due to miscommunication between my son and I. The guy who installed our water heater contacted a diagnostic person to check the slab leak that my son complained about. In the meantime, without my son's knowledge, I had contacted Angie's for Bill Howe's services. When Bill Howe called me that they were coming, I was surprised and told them I thought it was their men that were working on the leak. They was the men recommended by the water heater guy to my son. I had to cancel Bill Howe.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$245

Jay P.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Always goes well. Often better than expected.
Description of Work: We have multiple jobs done by Bill Howe over the years, and they have always done stellar work at a fair price.

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

Michelle M.
03/2017
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Overall went very well. Bill Howe was the only plumber of 4 that I called that could come out late afternoon (as we experienced our problem around 4:00 PM). Edgar was great! He was very professional, quickly determined that we needed to replace the water heater, presented us with several options with good explanations about the pros/cons of each option. The only downside was that we had to pay overtime labor rates; we did have the choice to wait until the next morning but we decided we wanted the water heater replaced by evening. Edgar enlisted a colleague to help and ensured the replacement was completed in a timely and quality manner.
Description of Work: We had an emergency water heater leak that needed immediate attention.

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
$2,460

Contact information

9085 Aero Dr B, San Diego, CA 92123

https://www.billhowe.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
488413
Trade License Locale
California State
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


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.
Appliance repair.

Contact information

9085 Aero Dr B, San Diego, CA 92123

https://www.billhowe.com

Service hours

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