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Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

............Brinks is a San Diego Favorite with picky customers for 30 + years.. in business, since 1979..... Family owned and operated with over 41 years of experience. All Plumbing and Leak Detection performed "In-House" with 10 seasoned employees having a minimum of 20 years experience and over 25 employees; we are not the largest, simply striving to be the best for you! ... North County.. 760-740-0043...... Metro San Diego 858-279-5032....... Central San Diego ..619-283-9647............ Bill Brinks' Personal Cell Phone Number - (619) 954-1281 if you have a problem the office can not solve. l........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Contractors License # 821826................................................ Licensed as C-36 Plumbing Contractor............................................................... "B" General Contractor......................................................"A" Engineering Contractor............................................................... We're not your regular plumber..we are also....Certified Plumbing Inspector's License # 5029906.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

PLUMBING, LEAK DETECTION, REPIPING, EPOXY PIPE LINING, SEWERS, DRAINS, HOT & COLD WATER, EMERGENCY SERVICES, WATER DAMAGE, DEFLOODING, MOLD REMEDIATION, WATER EXTRACTION, BLOWERS & DEHUMDIFIERS, EXPERT STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, DRYWALL, PAINT, CABINETS, FLOORING, YARDS, SUBSIDENCE, UNKNOWN MOISTURE INTRUSTION.

Services we don't offer

No Septic Tank or Systems

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.4145 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
68%
4
11%
3
8%
2
4%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.3
professionalism
4.5
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.6
Showing 101-125 of 145 reviews

Joe K.
07/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good job
Description of Work: Epoxy line hot water pipe

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
$2,500

isabel B.
02/2015
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Everything went well.
Description of Work: Whole house plumbing inspection, and water heater flush.

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
$49

Response from Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc
Hi, We spent about 2.5 hours thoroughly checking your system and it only cost $49.00, pretty good deal, additionally, we did not try to upgrade you with unnecessary repairs. What could we have done to earn an "A"?

Maureen K.
02/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I bought a deal for $75 for a drain cleaning and camera inspection! It was fine. It worked out really well.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc
Thank you [MEMBER], Glad to be of service and glad you didn't need any repairs, thanks again for the "A" grade, we try hard.

Janet E.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I really don't remember.
Description of Work: Checked all pipes

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

$99

Response from Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc
Thank you [member name removed], We appreciated the opportunity to work for you, hope all is well and glad you didn't need any repairs.

Bernice P.
05/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I purchased a $75 for a Drain Cleaning and Camera Inspection! There were issues with the service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Phillip C.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned out the drain line from the washing machine

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
$75

Paul S.
01/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
..
Description of Work: ..

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

$85

Joy S.
09/2013
3.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from them for a whole house plumbing inspection and water heater flush.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

ALLAN E.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great.
Description of Work: Flush 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
$50

Hadley D.
07/2013
5.0
water heater repair
  + -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
$49

Dana B.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See above
Description of Work: Roger was very pleasant and professional. I had a clogged kitchen sink. He snaked the line and ran a camera down the line. He gave some recommendations and cleaned up the mess. Very nice.

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
$75

Irene H.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I chose not to use the coupon since my plumber stated my water heater was old and would be vulnerable to problems with a leaking valve which a friend actually confirmed had happened when he got his water heater flushed. I would rather not rate the service provider, but since Angies requested I do that, I am rating an A although I have no firsthand experience with the company.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Jamie D.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great.
Description of Work: Great work. Very professional. Identified source of pipe issues. Exactly what I expected and needed to make good choices about the work ahead.

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
$75

patrick T.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
went well
Description of Work: examined plumbing for leaks

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
$75

Chris C.
04/2013
1.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I called first thing in the morning regarding an emergency plumbing issue. Our only shower drain was backed up from the kitchen waste line. I was advised by Teresa to purchase the $75 Drain Cleaning Coupon. I was told that I would have to purchase the coupon before scheduling an appointment. I explained that I did not want to purchase the coupon unless she was able to confirm that someone would be available to come out to our home that morning because I wanted it repaired ASAP. If they were unable to do it, I would like to call another plumber. She told me that she would be able to send a technician out between 8-8:30am since I was the first person to call that day (I called at 7:20am). I was instructed to hang up, buy the coupon, and she would call me back in 10-15 minutes to finish scheduling the appointment. I purchased the coupon as instructed and no one called me back. After waiting 20 minutes, I called back to speak to Teresa. I received a very short response from her saying that she would call me back after she finished logging into her computer. Another 20 minutes goes by and still no one calls me back. I call back again and am told that Teresa is busy and will have to return my call. She finally calls me to tell that an emergency plumbing situation has occurred at an HOA and that the technician will not be able to come to our home until that afternoon. It is clear to me that they are blowing us off for the HOA "emergency" because it is a more profitable job for them than ours. I told her that it is unacceptable because she promised me that we would be the first appointment of the day. She agreed with this and said she would call me back. She calls me back five minutes later to tell me that the technician is leaving straight away to come to our home first before addressing the HOA repair. I am still unhappy with how I have been treated at this point, but thank her. Thirty minutes go by and I receive another phone call from Teresa saying that the technician will not be coming to our house this morning afterall. They can't come until this afternoon because of the HOA "emergency". At this point, I am very angry, late for work, unable to shower, and have wasted my entire morning being jerked around by this unprofessional, rude business. I can't believe that they would treat a new client like this! I told her that as I had explained before I needed to get the issue resolved this morning because I had an important work meeting that afternoon. I demanded my money back and she said I would have to contact Angie's list to get a refund. At this point, I hear some man's voice in the background yelling "give her her money back". Could they be any less professional? I told her that they had already wasted enough of my time and that I didn't have time to contact Angie's List. She offered to contact Angie's List for me. I asked her for a confirmation phone call. She told me that she or someone from Angie's List would call to confirm the return of my payment. This never happened. Instead I received an email with a link to "submit a request", requiring me to do even more work, and spend even more time on this unfortunate situation. At this point I am very disappointed in Angie's List. I no longer trust their recommendations. Please refund my $75 as soon as possible.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Belinda M.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
very thorough.
Description of Work: helped remove a clog and used a camera to determine cause a clog,

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
$180

John T.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
From the moment they arrived they were professional, clean, careful of my carpets, walls, and yard. The crew was courteous and answered all questions. They were always on time and when I had a problem with my water dispenser in the door of the refrigerator, they were here within 2 hours and got it working, again at no charge.
Description of Work: Received an estimate to repair hot water leak in slab of my home. Agreed to have work done based upon estimate and Brinks came to fix problem on time and with everything they needed with them. They changed all angle stops and replaced with new high-quality products. Cleaned out all my old copper pipes and lined them with epoxy. Had to re-route hot water to kitchen which was done at no charge to me. We had taken a mini vacation while they worked and returned two days later to a clean 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
$6,888

Lisa P.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had an underslab water leak and my husband called Brinks. First John came out and gave an estimate on Pex pipes, then Josh came out and gave an estimate on CuraFlo. Prices very close, CuraFlo has lifetime guarantee and we signed up. Very professional personnel. From Johh, to Josh and then Mike, Dave and Brandon, the guys that did the work. Due to heavy work load, we couldn't have the work done for 3+ weeks, they came out and re-routed the water to avoid any water damage until repair could be made - very nice! Everyone was friendly and courteous. Mike, Dave and Brando were also very conscientious about their work and keeping the house clean.
Description of Work: Water pipes were lined with CuraFlo

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,719

Wayne H.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
First of all Joshua Bellows was very professional. He took care of what we needed first, which was the pipe that was leaking. Then got our Curaflo Lining appointment set even quicker than we thought. The guys that came to cap the leaking pipe even came out at night. We are extremely satisfied. Repiping was not an option for these reasons: 1) Replacing copper pipe with copper could fail again in 10 years or less 2) We just completely remodeled the inside of our house and repiping would destroy thousands of dollars worth of tile, granite, hardwood, etc. Only 4 small holes/drywall patches were required in this process. We plan to live in this house for years to come and wanted peace of mind Curaflo's warranty provides. The crew was exceptional. They arrived on time and took great pride in their work. We are amazed at how little mess these gentlemen created, considering how hard and fast they worked. They completed everything in just 2 days and a few hours on the 3rd day. Ladies....this is the wife speaking now, be prepared for no running water at least one night. If you are like me and need to be picture perfect for work, you may want to stay somewhere else the first night. I too, am amazed at how little clean up there was with such a large project and am very appreciative we will not have to worry about leaks any more. Peace of mind is worth everything.
Description of Work: They first came out and capped the leaking pipe (slab leak) quickly so there would be no further damage. Then they came out and not only repaired that leak, but lined all of our hot and cold water pipes with Curaflo. They replaced the hardware they needed to.

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
$7,200

Susan W.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The process went well. There was a lot to do. After our second slab leak in 2-1/2 years we decided to bite the bullet and invest in the Curaflo treatment after our neighbors across the street gave us a good recommendation after having their pipes treated last year. This area is laden with slab leaks and we do not want a repeat of what happened to us.
Description of Work: Seal existing leaks from a slab leak; Coat hot & cold pipes; Replace: water heater valve & flex lines, hot & cold angle stops + flex lines, main shutoff valve, pressure regulator, hose bibs; Coated all house pipes with Curaflo epoxy pipe lining

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
$10,148

Joe B.
08/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The repairman did a competent job, but ended up breaking a crossover from the disposable to the sink. It was fixed and everything else was taken care of. The only thing I wasn?t happy about was the travel charge. I am assuming it?s a gas charge, but I feel it is an unnecessary charge. With that said, I would recommend this company. The guys was very personable and always on time. I feel they did a good job and would hire them again.
Description of Work: My son used this service for his condo.

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
$200

NORMAN L.
06/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
When we detected another slab leak in one of our hot water pipes----our second in 4 years---my wife and I decided that we wanted something more permanent than simply fixing the latest slab leak. It became a choice between re-piping and the epoxy lining. The re-piping would have been more expensive and much more invasive, so we decided on the epoxy lining. There are 3 systems available in San Diego Co, and we interviewed companies which use two of these, one being Brinks, which uses CuraFlo (the other is Ace Duraflo). Josh from Brinks spent 3 hours in our home explaining every facet of the operation. We selected Brinks for several reasons: price was very competitive, coating was apparently thicker, Brinks guaranteed that the leak would be fixed (at no extra charge), and we were able to work out a payment schedule which met our particular needs. We were very happy with the work performance, and the outcome in general, and now my wife and I can have peace of mind! I have no hesitation in recommending this company.
Description of Work: Brinks, which is the exclusive representative for the CuraFlo system in San Diego County, lined all our home's copper piping with an epoxy coating to prevent any further leaks. Brinks guarantees their process for the life of the home, plus 10 years. Three of Brinks' plumbers worked three days on this project, thoroughly inspected the piping system and water pressure, cleaned out the system, applied thes epoxy coating throughout the system, up to the various valves and faucets, replaced all the old valves with new, state-of the-art valves, and cleaned up before departure. The process required 8 relatively small holes in the drywall, which the crew repaired before leaving. All I had left to do was paint over the repairs.

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
$7,100

Doug M.
05/2009
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
As above, showed on time, used coupon to save $39 scheduling fee.
Description of Work: New (for us) home. After hooking up washer and using it a couple of times, water backed up into a bathroom shower. I suspected blockage just after shower (toward main sewer line). Running drain auger through kitchen / laundry cleanout cleared.

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
$125

Gilbert B.
03/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very satisfied with the job. Pipe lining was very non-invasive compared to what we faced if we went with the re-piping option. All the estimates we received from other plumbing companies that offered the re-piping option would not deal with repairing any demolition that would be required to re-pipe. Whole process took only 3 days. Their crew was very prompt, courteous, clean, hard working, knowledgeable, and very professional. I was very impressed with the time and effort they put into prepping and protecting our house for the job to be done. They are the only ones that provide the Curaflo lining with is thicker than any of their competitors'. It does not impede on your water flow at all, and actually our flow has improved. It comes with a lifetime warranty plus ten years. I highly recommend them for resolving any type of plumbing issues.
Description of Work: Repaired slab leak by pipe lining with Curaflo. Both hot and cold water pipes were lined with Curaflo. They also replaced all plumbing hardware with new hardware, i.e., 1/4 turn ball valves, flex hoses, pressure water regulator, hot water tank valve and hoses, and both outdoor bibs at no additional cost. Only four holes were necessary to cut out and they patched and repaired them.

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
$10,000

TIM B.
08/2004
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
COMPARABLE BID. WORK COMPLETED IN A TIMELY FASHION.
Description of Work: DID SOME PLUMBING WORK ON A NEW CONSTRUCTION.

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
$2,500

Contact information

7976 Engineer Road Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92111

www.Brinksservices.net

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Electrical,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Locksmiths,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

FAQ

Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc offers warranties.
Brinks Investigation-Restoration Services Inc offers the following services: PLUMBING, LEAK DETECTION, REPIPING, EPOXY PIPE LINING, SEWERS, DRAINS, HOT & COLD WATER, EMERGENCY SERVICES, WATER DAMAGE, DEFLOODING, MOLD REMEDIATION, WATER EXTRACTION, BLOWERS & DEHUMDIFIERS, EXPERT STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, DRYWALL, PAINT, CABINETS, FLOORING, YARDS, SUBSIDENCE, UNKNOWN MOISTURE INTRUSTION.
No Septic Tank or Systems

Contact information

7976 Engineer Road Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92111

www.Brinksservices.net

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM