Black Mountain Plumbing, Inc. was founded in 1993 by Scott and Anita Ferrell and became a corporation in 2000. We are committed to excellence and integrity in the plumbing services that we provide to our San Diego area customers. We believe in offering excellent customer service and are proud to receive the Angie's List Super Service Award every year since 2005. Less than 5% of all plumbers listed on Angie's List are eligible to receive this award. We are members of the Better Business Bureau and have an A+ rating. We are also members of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association.
Business highlights
32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing repairs Water heater repair and installation Water filtration and softener systems
Two people came to complete the various jobs and it was completed within a few hours. The price was reasonable. We plan to use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They installed or replaced the following: -Water Pressure Regulator Valve -Sediment Traps to the furnace and water heater -Earthquake Shutoff Valve to the Main Gas Line -Capped off a corroded gas line to the backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,085
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Just checking ,did you find the coupons i told you about on our web site ? Thanks and i appreciate your post on Angies List, God Bless , Scott the Plumber
Lorena M.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
A tree had gotten into the pipe. The price was good and they did not take advantage of me. They were prompt and thoughtful. They did a great job and did not have to come back so I would say they did the job correctly.
Description of Work: Replaced pipe in front of 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
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thank you for your kind review. we look forward to being your plumber for life.
BRENDON G.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
It went very well. Our plumber is very knowledgeable! He is very polite and very helpful!
Description of Work: Remove and replace AIW hoses new S.S flex lines Open drywall behind the Fridge to put in new ice maker box with new s.s flex line Change shower heads.
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
$356
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thank you for your kind review , as the owner of Black Mountain plumbing inc. I like to hear this about my employees. thank you. Scott F
Barbara C.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
See description of services performed. I have had an opportunity to speak to Dave B. when he has been out to do work for the homeowner's association and he has always been personable and knowledgeable. Is always willing to answer my questions. So I was pleased to see that he was the one sent to our call. This encounter was as usual. He was quick to get to and complete the job and was clean in his work which is also much appreciated. Thank you. Dave
Description of Work: Turned off all the water under the sinks etc. while we were gone on a 4 day trip. When we returned, the cold water shut off/on in the upstairs bathroom broke off causing a leak. I called Black Mountain Plumbing as they have a contract with our condo homeowner's association. Dave B. came out and removed the remaining parts of the old valve and put on a new one.
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
$147
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thank you so much for the review. Dave has been with us 9 years and he oversees all Home Owner Assoc. and Property Management Companies. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be able to address your plumbing issues. We look forward to being your plumber! Scott F
Kelly B.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I was not at home, but spoke with them on the phone and described what the problem was. They were very friendly. I was given a 4 hour window, which is kind of alot, but my daughter was home so it worked out. I got a call when they had fixed the problem and was asked if there was anything else I needed them to do. I had a 15% coupon from Angie's List that I used as well. I would call them again with any plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Garbage disposal was stuck. They came out and fixed it right away.
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thank you for your kind review. We apologize about the 4 hour window. Sometimes we run into calls that are more extensive than expected. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to fix your garbage disposal. We look forward to helping you in the future. Scott F
Eric R.
09/2011
3.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
Black Mountain called the following day to ensure that the problem had been resolved. They were very courteous and professional throughout the service. My issue is that it appears that they lack to tools to do the job. They charged me $230 and did not fix the problem.
Description of Work: I had a portion of the drains in my house plugged. Specifically 2 toilets and 1 bathtub were not draining. My first call was to my home warranty provider. They dispatched a plumber. He put a snake down the bathtub drain but was unable to clear the blockage. He claimed that it was a "main line blockage" but that my cleanout was "dry" so he could not clear it. He suggested that someone may have to go through the vent on the roof. This all seemed wierd since the bathroom that was upstream from the sewer was still working. My next call was to Black Mountain based on the Angie's list rating. They called right on time the day the serivce was scheduled and we have a good dialog and I reported what the first plumber had said.. The Black Mountain plumber determined that he would have to see it himself. He then called me back a few minutes later to inform me that he wouldn't be able to go on the roof if required. I agreed to have him come out to check it out. He showed up right on time. He ended up removing one of the toilets and using a snake. Using this method he was unable to clear the blockage. He ended up recommending a different plumber and charging us $230 (after Angie's list discount) for his time. He left the toilet off (which was OK) so the other plumber could assess it. The third plumber was able to clear the blockage going through the same drain of the removed toilet. He had a much better snake. He then reinstalled the toilet and charged $250 for his time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$230
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
I sent David to your house......I'm not sure why it didn't clear. I am pretty sure he took the machine I would have chosen. It is a real drag when this happens, when the company we refer continues where we had been working away at it and then with some more time and effort it clears,exactly the same way we were trying ,just didn't try long enough it looks like. I will look over the job Field Service Report and give you a call. We have a policy that if it's not clearing after an hour or so, we leave because we don't want to waste the client's time or money. Scott Ferrell, Sorry we didn't make you happy, but I'm glad we were able to figure out the right plan of attack.
James W.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Called Monday had a plumber here Wednesday morning. David was professional, explained everything and took his time to do it throughly and correctly. Pleased that we now have our new plumbing company.
Description of Work: Took advantage of Angie's Big Deal, the whole house plumbing inspection and water heater clean out. Also had a shower valve that needed rebuilding. Every fixture and drain was inspected, the water heater flushed. The shower was rebuilt and works perfectly now.
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
$236.5
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
David is a good & knowledgeable plumber. He has worked for us since his Aprentiship. He is a servant and we love him ! Thanks for letting us get to know you.
Jaye P.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Kevin was careful and thorough and did a great job. The new toe push drain looks nice and so does the new replacement faceplate.
Description of Work: The very old bathtub drain wouldn't close completely and was replaced with a toe push drain. The old drain had to be cut out by hand since the cross hatches were broken off. The work was done carefully with no damage to the tub or drain pipes. Everything was sealed to prevent any leaks.
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
$240
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks for the post........it makes me very proud as Kevins Uncle. He is a great young man.......we really all try daily to do our very best in all we do. Scott the Plumber
Barbara A.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
+ 0 more
Project went well. They were efficient, got the job done and cleaned up.
Description of Work: Water heater expired late on a Saturday afternoon. These guys arrived within an hour, brought and installed a new water heater and did a great job. I would definitely use them again.
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
$1,145
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
I am very glad,we are in the service business. God bless, Scott the plumber
Robert B.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Awesome! These guys are great. After reading about them on Angie's List, I look them up at their website to learn more. Once content with what I found, I sent them an e-mail through their website. Apparently their website was having issues keeping track of who sent the e-mails so they had no idea how to contact me back via e-mail. As part of my question, I have provided my street address. So, Black Mountain Plumbing sent a driver to my house with a copy of my e-mail and a response to my questions. Now how many companies would do that?!? They were getting a five star rating from me for customer service even before they started the work on the projects I needed to address. Now for the work requested. We had the same excellent results. We would set up a scheduled block of time for the work, they call before coming, they arrived promptly, they finished the work as requested expeditiously, and they charge what I consider a very reasonable price for their work (especially since we use the 15% off coupon from Angie's list). Here is the 'After' picture for the Water Heater TP Valve: http://www.brontidepeak.com/angieslist/AfterWaterHeaterTPValve.jpg. No more corrosion and it works! Here is the 'After' picture for the Outside Hose Bib: http://www.brontidepeak.com/angieslist/AfterOutsideHoseBibValve.jpg. Clean, pretty, and NO LEAKS! :-) Black Mountain Plumbing is likely not the cheapest plumbing company in town, but I am very happy with the value that I received the price that I paid. I will absolutely use them again. I know that the work that I will receive will be worth every penny I pay for it. Thank you Black Mountain Plumbing and Angie's List!
Description of Work: Black Mountain Plumbing came out to perform two services for me: Replace Hot Water Heater Temperature/Pressure Relief Value. The valve was ugly, corroded, and failing to function. Here's a 'Before' picture: http://www.brontidepeak.com/angieslist/BeforeWaterHeaterTPValve.jpg. It was a particularly nasty job because of the location of the tank and the wall AND because when the the unit was originally installed the original installer had blocked off the relief valve to enable draining down the tank. Replace leaking backyard hose bib. The valve was leaking profusely. In the 'Before' picture, you can see the water streaming from the valve. What you can't see is the picture is the water leaking from the end of the hose that I attached. I'd put it on some plants so that it wasn't entirely wasted. Here is the 'Before' picture: http://www.brontidepeak.com/angieslist/BeforeOutsideHoseBibValve.jpg
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
$342
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
This is Scott Ferrell, WOW ! You do things in a big way,thanks for all your posts, it is so cool to see ! Thank you very much !
Chris S.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Excellent!!! prompt, professional service.
Description of Work: We had an outdoor faucet leaking and they showed up promptly and did a great job.
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
$400
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks Member, it means a lot to us to know people know we try hard !
Jaye P.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The plumber called to give an arrival time and was here when he said. He had everything he needed to do the job with him. He was courteous, did a good job, and cleaned up when he was finished. He knew about their coupon and accepted it with no problem. Water pressure to the house is now what it should be. We have used Black Mountain Plumbing before and have always been pleased with their work.
Description of Work: The plumber replaced our water pressure regulator.
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
$350
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Good to hear, if there ever is a problem ,please let me know, Scott Ferrell God Bless
MOIRA M.
06/2011
3.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I wasn’t terribly satisfied with them, and their pricing was average.
Description of Work: I wanted them to check out a leak. I thought there was a leak under my bathroom sink. I wanted some caulking done, and they said I could just do that myself. They didn’t find any actually leaking going on. They wanted to take out the whole bathroom cabinet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Did you have a leak ?
Pamela E.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The work went well. I have used them before.
Description of Work: They fixed some plumbing issues.
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks for your post ! Scott
Elizabeth M.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
+ 0 more
The work turned out good. The work was done a couple years ago.
Description of Work: The work turned out good. The work was done a couple years ago.
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks Member !
MG F.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
The work was fine and they found the leak as efficiently as possible. They are pleasant people to work with. It was positive experience.
Description of Work: They repaired some plumbing issues for me. We had a leak.
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
SUPER !!
Robert M.
05/2011
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Black Mountain was fast, friendly, professional, the price was higher than expected, but in the end, the quality was worth it. BOTTOM LINE....I'd call them again...and recommend them.
Description of Work: we had a new faucet and hot spot installed in our kitchen.
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
$350
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks for the post Member ! Scott
Susan C.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
As always, the plumber called ahead to let me know he was on the way and arrived within the stated time frame. He was happy to take the Angie's List coupon which reduced the bill from $425 to $360. We thought the pressure was a little low in the days following the installation of the new valve (pressure was preset by the manufacturer) so we called and they were happy to come out the next day and make the adjustment at no additional charge. In the past few years they have installed four new faucets and their shut off valves and fixed a loose faucet in the kitchen. They installed a new toilet and shut off valve after a Handyman service botched the re-installation of the old one. The plumbers and helpers are always efficient, respectful and clean up after themselves. I've been very happy with their service.
Description of Work: Removed and replaced leaking pressure relief valve and removed old gate valve and replaced with ball valve.
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
$360
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Wow !! You really made my day......WEEK !! Thank you so very much ,we try SO SO very hard :) Scott the Plumber,God bless !
Mathew M.
05/2011
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
The job went well. We were happy with them. They were able to come out at a time when we asked them to. I guess they were less expensive. They were reasonable. I don’t remember the amount we spent. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Black Mountain Plumbing Inc. They put in a new water heater for us because the old one broke.
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thank you so much for taking the time to share to others about us....it is a really big deal to us when people do,thanks again ! :) Scott the Plumber,God bless !
April F.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called that morning and they were at my house in the early afternoon. During my initial call to black mountain plumbing they stated that there may be a need to remove the toilet depending on what was causing the clog. I felt informed so I was not shocked about the process once the plumber arrived. They first tried to snake the toilet but in the end they needed to remove the toilet to resolve the issue. It took a little time but they did resolve the issue and they were very responsive to my needs.
Description of Work: My pipes were clogged. The clog was backing up my washer machine and the toilet. I originally thought that it was a soft clog and I could resolve it using the plunger. After a a day or so of plunging I got very frustrated and started looking for a plumber. I start searching the list and decided to give a few people a call. Black Mountain was honest and to the point from the beginning.
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
$190
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Member,Thanks,we try to inform our customers as much as possible of the most common scenarios likely to take place. This builds confidence in our service ( we are not new at this ) thank you for your post, Scott Ferrell
Jean D.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Things went very well. Was on time & very pleasant. Called when on way. I'm very happy. Diagnosed it was a loose handle.
Description of Work: Came out to fix toilet that wasn't flushing properly
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 Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks member, we try our best !
anthony V.
02/2011
4.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I called in the morning and they said they'd have a technician out in the next few hours. I dug out a good portion of dirt since I was told they charge $90/hr for additional labor to remove the dirt. I found the pipe but didn't go further not wanting to create additional headaches. Technician came and was curtious and professional. Told me of the $90/hr charge that was in addition to any repair work costs. He dug another 15-20 minutes before finding the leak but was still going to charge an entire $90. Apparently there was a 1hr minimum for which I wasn't informed via phone. I thought it would be prorated. In any case the repair cost was $295. After mentioning, I was a little disappointed about the non-proration of teh $90, the technician reduced it based on the amount time involved. I really didn't see the full $90 as fair and give him props for being professional and reducing. Overall the repair took about 2hrs. I give them an A on everything except price, which seemed a little compared to regular plumber but I'd use them again based up their professionalism. Of the bigger plumbing companies they seem one of the better shops to go with.
Description of Work: I had a leak in the main water line running from the street to my home. It was a slow leak but enough to bubble up ever so slightly through a section of my front yard.
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
$340
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks for calling us. We try to be strait forward as possible. Integrity is one of our primary goals. The effort is always there.
David S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
David and Solomon were very punctual and professional. They immediately determined what the problem was got to work fixing it. I would definitely recommend Black Mountain Plumbing.
Description of Work: The water pressure for my house was too high. Black Mountain Plumbing came out and determined that the pressure regulator valve needed to be replaced.
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
$386
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
Thanks alot for taking the time to let me know my guys met your expectations, I am very proud of my guys and look forward to letting them know they had another satisfied customer. God Bless Scott Ferrell Owner
Stuart G.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Excellent customer service, next day appt., very professional, very honest & helpful.
Description of Work: Replaced aging water heater and pressure regulator
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
$2,400
Response from Black Mountain Plumbing Inc
You actually had a whole lot of work done at your house, we appreciate your business. Hopefully we can be of service in the future.
DANIEL S.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
There were two things that stood out to me most about them. The first one was their responsiveness. They were able to get out to me that day when I called them within a couple of hours. The second one was that I got a good feeling of competence and professionalism. They weren't just a bunch of amateurs making some extra money on the side. It was pretty evident to me that this is what they do for a living and they know their stuff. I had a really good experience with them. I really enjoyed having a company like that for a change. I don't know what plumbers normally charge. They may be very fair, but 90 bucks an hour seemed pretty steep to me. That may be the going rate, but I really don't know. I would use them again without a doubt.
Description of Work: I interacted with Black Mountain Plumbing this Monday.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Sewer Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Water Filtration and Softening,
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FAQ
Black Mountain Plumbing Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Monday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Black Mountain Plumbing Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Black Mountain Plumbing Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Black Mountain Plumbing Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Black Mountain Plumbing Inc offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Black Mountain Plumbing Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Black Mountain Plumbing Inc offers warranties.
Black Mountain Plumbing Inc offers the following services: Plumbing repairs Water heater repair and installation Water filtration and softener systems