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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 526-550 of 984 reviews

Frances W.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very nice about it.
Description of Work: Came out to check my toilet, I thought it might have been broken, thankfully it wasn't.

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, [Member Name Removed]! Ron has been with us for more than 20 years and we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback about your service. Best-Julie R.

Edith S.
04/2018
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Always great.
Description of Work: Plumbing and Heater/AC on multiple properties.

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 feedback and rate us. All the best - Stacey

Bette-Anne W.
10/2017
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was a satisfied customer
Description of Work: Came out during Christmas Holiday Party evening and fixed my bathroom plumbing issue promptly and at a reasonable price.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. If there was anything specific we could have done to make it a better experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. Best - Stacey

GARY C.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Prompt and very professional.
Description of Work: They lined copper piping to prevent water from touching the pipes. The piping in this neighborhood were susceptible to pinhole leaks and therefore with urethane lining water did not touch copper walls.

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
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]! Best - Stacey

Ed C.
09/2017
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. If there is anything specific we could have done to make it an even better experience, please don't hesitate to let us know. Best - Stacey

Lawrence L.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
..
Description of Work: I had a flood underneath the house. They came out and pumped the water from underneath 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
$700

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

Francine H.
07/2017
5.0
electrician, plumbing
  + 0 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Removal of old washer dryer - very challenging, had to remove wood trim around doorways, remove door, these guys were really great and pitched in - beyond 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
$600

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

NEAL L.
02/2006
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called at 8:30, when pipe broke. They arrived by 11:25 and repair was done before noon. Good work, competent crew. Clean, professional and well equipped.
Description of Work: Main water line to house was broken. They repaired it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$102

BETSY M.
01/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Great job. Showed up on time and fixed the problem in under 30 mins.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink was clogged. Dan snaked it 20ft to clear.

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
$60

DAVID Z.
01/2006
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
Effective, professional, on-time, billed as quoted. Particularly pleased given work done on Christmas Eve.
Description of Work: Cleaned out clogged kitchen 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
$112

GERALD K.
11/2005
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
ARRIVED ON TIME, VERY COURTEOUS, COMPLETED WORK IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND COST WAS QUITE REASONABLE. WHEN I SUGGESTED THE MAINLINE MIGHT NEED TO BE CLEANED TOO, HE SAID HE SAW NO EVIDENCE OF THAT, BUT SAID THEY WOULD COME OUT AT NO CHARGE IF WE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE MAINLINE IN THE NEXT 30 DAYS.
Description of Work: CLEANED DRAIN IN SHOWER IN BACK BATHROOM. ALSO REPAIRED LEAK IN DRAIN UNDER KITCHEN SINK (HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY GLUED).

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
$85

CHRIS D.
09/2005
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
ARRIVED ON TIME AND QUICKLY ACCOMPLISHED TASK
Description of Work: UNPLUGGED A 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
$80

DENISE S.
07/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THIS JOB REQUIRED SOME IMPROVISING BECAUSE THE PLUMBER WAS NOT DEALING WITH YOUR TYPICAL CONSTRUCTED 2X4 WALL. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE END PRODUCT OF THE INSTALLATION AND AS A RESULT I HAVE HIRED THE SAME COMPANY AGAIN FOR AN ADDITIONAL JOB AND I HAVE RECOMMENDED THEM TO OTHERS. THEY ALSO OFFER A SPECIAL REDUCED RATE TO PEOPLE WITH RENTAL PROPERTIES
Description of Work: I HIRED THIS COMPANY TO INSTALL NEW SHOWER/ TUB MANIFOLD IN AN OLD BEACH COTTAGE.

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

BILL R.
07/2005
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE TWO MEN SENT WERE HARD WORKING AND EFFICIENT. THEY DID A GOOD JOB OF CLEANING UP WHEN DONE.
Description of Work: REPLACED TOILET AND ADDED NEW SHUT-OFF VALVES.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

PAULA S.
06/2005
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
ARRIVED IN THE 3 HOUR WINDOW. NICE, POLITE, KNOWLEDGEABLE. DID CLEAR THE LINE IN FIRST 10 MINUTES. I DID NOT ASK FOR IT, DIDN'T THINK OF IT UNTIL THEY LEFT, BUT I PAID FOR THEM TO RUN THE SNAKE 100 FEET AND THEY ONLY NEEDED TO GO APPROX. 20', PULLED IT OUT AND IT WAS DONE. PAID $77...AS QUOTED.
Description of Work: HAD A CLOG IN MAIN LINE.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$77

STACY G.
06/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE AND THEY CAME OUT WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD. THIS IS A GOOD PLUMBING COMPANY TO WORK WITH EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T A BIG JOB.
Description of Work: I HAD WATER IN MY BATHROOM AND THEY CAME OUT AND FOUND THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY TUB AND NOT MY PLUMBING. THEY DID RE-INSTALL NEW FIXTURES THOUGH.

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

JOSEPHINE C.
04/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
WE ARE EXTREMELY HAPPY WITH THE SERVICE. THEY WERE VERY TIMELY IN RESPONDING TO OUR NEEDS. VERY PROFESSIONAL, AND THE PRICE WAS VERY AFFORDABLE. MOST OF ALL, VERY COOPERATIVE WHEN WE NEEDED THEIR ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING A REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE CITY.
Description of Work: WE WERE EXPERIENCING HIGH WATER BILLS WHICH RESULTED IN HAVING TO HAVE A SLAB INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT OF A VALVE AND 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
$809.28

CINDY D.
03/2005
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
MARK A. RESPONDED PROMPTLY, BUT ESTIMATE ($17,500) WASN'T PROVIDED UNTIL TWO DAYS LATER. GAVE ESTIMATE WITH NO DETAILS, BUT VERBALLY SAID WATER HEATER PORTION WOULD BE $6,500 EA. DUE TO INSURANCE CLAIM, COST DETAILS WERE NECESSARY WHICH WERE SPECIFIC TO FIRE. DRYWALL AND ROOF REPAIRS WERE HELD UP BECAUSE OF BILL HOWE PLUMBING'S FAILURE TO FILE FOR PERMIT. AFTER TWO WEEKS, COST DETAILS PROVIDED SAID ''ABOUT 75% OF BILL WAS DUE TO FIRE'' -INADEQUATE FOR INSURANCE CLAIM. WHEN MATERIAL COSTS WERE FINALLY GIVEN (FOR FIRE ONLY), WATER HEATERS WERE VALUED AT $3,827. PLUMBERS ADJUSTED HOURLY RATE TO $277.52 TO COMPENSATE SO CHARGES WOULD REMAIN AT $17,500. BILL HOWE WAS CALLED FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS ALL DONE DURING NORMAL WORK HOURS. THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF EMERGENCY SITUATION, INFLATED THEIR LABOR RATE (PROBABLY BECAUSE THEY ASSUMED THE ASSOCIATION WOULD BE REIMBURSED THROUGH INSURANCE CLAIM). LEARN FROM US... GET LABOR RATES AND MATERIAL CHARGE DETAILS IN WRITTEN ESTIMATES BEFORE STARTING JOB!
Description of Work: REMOVED OLD AND REPLACED WITH NEW (GAS, 91 GAL., 300,000 BTU EA.), TWO WATER HEATERS AND REPLUMBED TO BOTH, ADDED RECIRCULATING PUMPS. SMOKE HAD BEEN COMING FROM ONE OF TWO (44-UNIT, COMMUNITY SHARED) WATER HEATERS, INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CALLED, PLUMBERS CALLED. PLUMBER SUGGESTED REPLACING THE OTHER WATER HEATER AT THE SAME TIME BECAUSE OF AGE AND THAT PLUMBING WAS NOT UP TO CODE, PLUMBING HAD TO BE RE-PLUMBED.

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

$17,500

BRIGETTE Z.
03/2005
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
EACH TIME, THE PLUMBER WAS RIGHT ON TIME, AND DID A VERY QUICK JOB OF THINGS. THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY, COMPETENT, AND HELPFUL. THEY ARE ALSO VERY REASONABLY PRICED FOR THE AMOUNT OF WORK THAT THEY DO!
Description of Work: TWO DIFFERENT THINGS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS: BATH TUB DRAIN CLEARING AND BATHROOM SINK CLEARING.

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
$100

CHARLES D.
03/2005
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I LIKE THEIR PUNCTUALITY AND THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIVE, BUT I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THEM SENDING OUT INEXPERIENCED PLUMBERS WHO DON'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
Description of Work: DRAIN CLEANING

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

LYNN N.
11/2004
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER WAS 2 HRS LATE, BUT APOLOGIZED FOR THAT. THE DOWNSTAIRS TOILET WAS LEAKING OVER THE FLOOR, AND HE FIXED THAT COMPLETELY. THE UPSTAIRS TOILET STILL STICKS AND WILL CONTINUE FILLING.
Description of Work: FIXED LEAKS IN TWO TOILETS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

CAROL B.
11/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THE PLUMBER RETURNED FOUR TIMES TO MAKE SURE I HAD THE RIGHT PARTS AND THE TOILET WAS WORKING PROPERLY.
Description of Work: REPLACED ALL OF THE INTERIOR WORKS OF A 40 YEAR OLD CASE 50 TOILET.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

PATRICIA W.
10/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY WERE COURTEOUS AND HELPFUL. I HAD PURCHASED A DOUBLE-VENTED WALL FURNACE ONLY TO FIND OUT WHEN THEY ARRIVED TO INSTALL, IT THAT STATE LAW PROHIBITS A WALL FURNACE IN A BEDROOM. THEY WERE WILLING TO RESCHEDULE THE INSTALL FOR ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE! I WAS NOT ABLE TO BE PRESENT FOR THE INSTALL (I CAME DOWN WITH BRONCHIAL PNEUMONIA), AND LET THEM GO AHEAD AND DO THE JOB WITHOUT MY PRESENCE. THEY HAD TO CUT THROUGH THE DRYWALL AND VENT, AND THROUGH THE ROOF. I WAS DELIGHTED TO FIND THE JOB DONE NEATLY, THE FLOOR FURNACE HAULED AWAY, AND A PIECE OF PLYWOOD LEFT FOR MY USE IN CLOSING UP THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR. EXCELLENT SERVICE AND EXPERTISE.
Description of Work: WE HAD AN OLD FLOOR FURNACE REMOVED FROM A HARDWOOD FLOOR, AND A NEW WALL FURNACE INSTALLED IN A NEWLY ACQUIRED INVESTMENT PROPERTY. WE ALSO HAD THE WATER PRESSURE CHECKED AND CORRECTED, A LEAKY HOSE BIB REPAIRED, A KITCHEN FAUCET REPLACED, AND A SINK STOPPER APPARATUS REPLACED.

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
$1,400

DAVID N.
10/2004
1.0
gas leak repair
  + -1 more
THIS COMPANY WAS DISHONEST IN THE HOURLY RATE. THEY MISREPRESENTED THE PRICE OVER THE PHONE FOR A SPECIFIC JOB OF FIXING A GAS LEAK UNDER A HOUSE AT $80 PER HOUR. WHEN THE PLUMBER ARRIVED, THE SAME JOB WAS QUOTED AT $125 PER HOUR AND THE TENANTS OF THE HOUSE WERE PRESSURED INTO SIGNING FOR THE WORK TO BE DONE EVEN THOUGH SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS HAD BEEN GIVEN THAT ONLY THE TENANTS WOULD BE PRESENT AT THE JOB AND THAT ONLY $80 PER HOUR WAS AUTHORIZED. THE PIPE TO BE FIXED WAS SIMPLY CAPPED OFF WITH AN ADDITIONAL QUOTE OF $775 TO FIX A 9' SECTION. TOTAL COST FOR CAPPING PIPE AND REPAIR OF 3 LEAKS IN BACK OF HOUSE WAS $460, $180 MORE THAN PRICE @ $80 PER HOUR. THE COMPANY REP WOULD NOT HONOR VERBAL QUOTE, BUT DID OFFER TO SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE. RATHER THAN GO TO COURT I AGREED TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL $90. FINAL RESULT, PAID $350 TO HAVE A LEAK CAPPED, BUT NOT FIXED.
Description of Work: FIXED A GAS LEAK UNDER THE HOUSE.

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

$350

09/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
SHOWED UP ON TIME AND DID QUALITY WORK. THE PLUMBER THAT SHOWED UP WAS VERY NICE AND OFFERED SOME GOOD SUGGESTIONS REGARDING REPLACING THE EXISTING FAUCETS. HE ALSO DID VERY CLEAN WORK.
Description of Work: REPLACED SEVERAL FAUCETS IN MY HOUSE, REPLACED A GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND ADDED A DRINKING 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
$1,200

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