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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 801-825 of 984 reviews

Catherine R.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Stopped the water heater from leaking, Clean up, get it ready for my husband to replace the next day.

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 your feedback. We appreciate your time and business. If there is a way we can make our services even better, please let us know! Best- Julie

Franell P.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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 your feedback. We appreciate your time and business. If there is a way we can make our services even better, please let us know! Best- Julie

peter P.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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 for taking the time to provide feedback. If there is anything we can change to make it even better, we would love to hear form you! Best- Julie

Michael C.
01/2015
4.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: drain cleaning

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
$100

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. If there is anything we can change to make it even better, we would love to hear form you! Best- Julie

joanne L.
01/2015
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Excellent and thorough service. Bought a 2-year contract for maintenance on heating and A/C. They called to schedule, arrived promptly, talked and walked me through the steps. Very professional and clean service techs!

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 for taking the time to provide feedback. We will recognize your tech for the excellent service and appreciate your business. Best- Julie

Elda M.
01/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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


Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We were last at this property in 2005. Our records do not indicate any issue with the service, or follow up needed. We do like to improve if we are not exceeding your expectations, and appreciate when there is constructive feedback to let us know what went wrong. If you would like to share with us why the service you received deserves an F grade, we would greatly appreciate the details. We are happy to see that our punctuality earned a B! Best- Julie

Marie G.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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 for taking the time to provide feedback. If there is anything we can change to make it even better, we would love to hear form you! Best- Julie

kathy U.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Under ground camera to find the problem. They are the best plumbers I have ever used. It was several years ago, can't remember date.

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 for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear that we are providing you with the "best" service and appreciate your business. Best- Julie

Bonnie J.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: My garbage disposal stopped working. The plumber came promptly and fixed it within minutes--turns out it was unplugged! I couldn't see the plug behind the hoses. He was very gracious and did not charge me, though I would have been glad to pay for his time. We have used Bill Howe for years and will continue 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

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we are doing in the field. Our ultimate goal is your happiness, and we are very pleased that our tech delivered on this promise to you. We are also very happy to help at no charge in this situation. Thank you again- Julie

doug A.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: bypassed safety switch on heat pump rather than replace as it was an acceptable cheaper fix

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
$79

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

Barbara M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.
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

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. If there is anything we can change to make it even better, we would love to hear form you! Best- Julie

Stewart M.
12/2014
2.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have used Bill Howe for years but a clogged bathtub cleaning failure has put them on my bad list. The plumber sent out did not unclog the bathtub, but left a mess behind when he left in a huff when I challenged his diagnosis of the problem. Later my credit card was charged approximately $150. Sorry Bill, but no more business from me.

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

$150

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We spent 5 hours on site, and performed a camera service (at no charge) and were approved the minimum charge of $151. We provided an estimate to investigate and determine permanent repair and sent to the property manager. Due to the age of the property, further testing was required before moving forward. Customer never contacted Bill Howe for further work. All charges were approved and quoted prior to work. Best- Julie R.

Veronica H.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing, remodeling
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed toilet and shower in the master bath. They are both working properly and they fixed the shower so the hot is on the correct side. It was reversed when I moved in. They were unable to fix the intermittent flush problem with my powder room toilet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$243

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate your time and are happy we were able to assist you. We are sorry to hear we were not able to solve the intermittent issue in the powder room toilet. We would be happy to send a supervisor to look at this in order to resolve it once and for all. Please contact us at your convenience. Thank you, Julie 619-286-6348

John B.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They would not call back!!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Hello- Can you please share iwth us when you called, or how you contacted us? We have no record of you in our system, and want to make sure that whatever went wrong in this situation is corrected for future services. Thank you, Julie 619-286-6348

Barbara M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were outstanding.
Description of Work: They unclogged 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
$79

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you so much. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie R.

Kunal R.
12/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $79 Furnace or A/C Diagnostic Service Call (Minimum $150/Hour Waived)!

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
$79

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your business! Best- Julie R.

Jeanne M.
10/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had several issues and they kept re-scheduling because they wanted to bring all contractors that might be necessary all at the same time. We felt the quotes given were far out of line and also they were recommending work that we felt didn't necessarily need to be done to increase the cost of the job. Honestly, we could do the job ourselves but with a very ill child (leukemia) we do not have time. We will most likely get a handyman or do it ourselves.

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


Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that you feel our quality and professionalism meet high standards, and understand that our pricing cannot possibly compare to single truck operations or that of a "handyman." This is one of the reasons why we always provide an estimate prior to work and are happy to review these estimates upon request. We offer licensed and insured technicians with years of experience together with guarantees and a history of standing behind our work, with a long future ahead of us in San Diego. We are sure you will find a capable handyman to assist you and we wish you the best. Thank you, Julie

Theodore H.
10/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had a non-draining bath tub when I scheduled the visit. However, it cleared just prior to Charles' arrival. In the interim I had a higher priority problem - the kitchen sink clogged. | |Upon Charles' arrival the checked the tub to verify that it was clearing properly. It was ok. He then turned to the kitchen sink, verified the problem and checked the clean-out. The disassembled the u-pipe under the sink and snaked it to remove the "gunk". Then he reassembled the pipes, cleaned up any mess and was done in 15 minutes. He did a neat, quick job. | |I was fully satisfied.

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
$98

Todd M.
10/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We had a chronic slow drain in our bathtub. We tried all the chemical and snake remedies with no luck. Finally, we called in the plumber. He snaked it and then attempted to describe a few far fetched explanations as to why we constantly have the problem. He even suggested we need to tear out walls to inspect for a leak that did not seem reasonable to have. Luckily we did not pay them for that work. Two weeks later, my wife, tired of the problem decided to attack it herself and pulled out what looked like a hotel shampoo small plastic bottle from the drain. Don't know why my wife was able to find the solution when a PAID, professional (?) plumber couldn't.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Allan G.
10/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed a toilet, but refused to even look at a problem with sink in same room. Were quite nasty in their response.

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

$80

Neelu N.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Fixed a slab leak in the garage in the hot water 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
$2,500

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for your time and business, we appreciate it! Best- Julie

Lewis A.
10/2014
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: It's been several years since I had Bill Howe install a new water heater, and the job was well done. I should have gotten estimates from other plumbers; I thought his bill was far too high.

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

$800

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
We are very happy that the job was well done, and feel that the price reflects the quality of service. We installed a new professional grade 40 gallon electric water heater for $783 (including 2.5 hours of labor and all parts). We always quote prior to work so you have the opportunity to gather estimates and make the best decision for you. Thank you for your feedback! Julie

Janice D.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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 for your feedback and business, we appreciate it! Best- Julie

Cheryl B.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They lined a portion of our main pipe carrying all water waste to the hook- up with the city pipes in the alley. We previously had much trouble with tree roots which clogged the plumbing.

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
$1,800

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent lining job. We appreciate your business! Best- Julie

Mary F.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced stems in two shower faucets.

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
$209

Response from Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate your time and business! Best- Julie

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