Came right on time. Very friendly. Called when he was on his way. Gave me several options right upfront. I chose the most expensive option, which was really for the best, as the pipes were truly clogged all the way through. I felt like I got a good deal as they worked so hard to thoroughly clean the pipe.
Description of Work: Power/pressure washed pipes from kitchen to main line, 70' length, 4 times it was so dirty. Had to clean the pressure wash head twice. Work took 2-1/2 hours.
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
$250
KEVIN M.
10/2006
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
Prompt, friendly, high quality of work. At first he thought code wouldn't let him replace water heater with same size, but he double checked and discovered it was possible.
Description of Work: Installed new water heater in garage.
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
$1,590
Mary Lou S.
09/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Jason and his assistant were not only on time, but early. They called first. We had been given a bid in excess of $4000 to clean our drain to the street. That company planned to jack-hammer 20 feet of our patio to do this. Jason did the work in an hour and a half with an auger. They were pleasant and efficient. We highly recommend them in every area.
Description of Work: We have had a severe drainage problem during the rainy season for 2 years. Jason and his assistant were able to clean out our drain with an auger in a little more an hour.
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
$269
LINDA F.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
+ 1 more
This is such a great company. Larry and Jason are not only competent, they're honest and reliable and go out of their way to help their customers. I'd used them earlier in the week for a couple minor drain/running toilet problems and they showed up on time, performed the work quickly, and for a reasonable price. But when the water heater began leaking all over the place on Friday, I called again and Larry came right out. He went out of his way to see if it was still under warranty, track down another one, and get it installed so we wouldn't have to go without hot water for even another day. The original company that had installed it, KMP, said they didn't have an opening to come and replace it until after the weekend -- THREE DAYS without hot water! Thank you Larry and Jason!!
Description of Work: Capped off leaking water heater, tracked down a new one, got new parts to make it fit and installed it, in one busy afternoon.
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
$1,045
MARK L.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Larry was on time, very polite and knowledgeable. I was extremely satisfied.
Description of Work: Replaced rear solder type hose bibb, garbage disposal and toilet flapper.
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
$275
JEANETTE B.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing, wells
+ 0 more
Mr. Hudson was prompt, honest, very polite and a complete pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: We called with the assumption that we needed a sump pump in the basement of our 80 year old beach home. Not only was Mr. Hudson one of the kindest people we've ever met, he was prompt and honest, honest enough to tell us that a sump pump wouldn't work in our situation and recommended a correction to the problem that was less expensive! We would recommend this company to anyone who asks for a plumber!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
RICHARD R.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Excellent/extremely pleased. He was the first one out, knew exactly what needed to be done, did it, finished up and gave an Angie's discount.
Description of Work: Repair/remove/replace leaking water line from under the kitchen sink to the refrigerator.
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
$165
JEAN M.
09/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He is super!! I am thrilled. I am delighted to have a plumber!
Description of Work: Replaced a toilet I had already purchased.
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
GARY S.
08/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Jason Watson and his "helper", Larry, were a pleasure to deal with. Larry is a native San Diego senior citizen [as I am] plumber who helped Larry and we swapped tales of the good old days. I intend to use them for our future plumbing needs. Jason asked how I had found his company [Angie's List], and he told me that his business has significantly improved as the number of ratings for his business have increased. He also said that he uses Angie's List as a customer to find tradespeople to work for him.
Description of Work: We had roots growing in our main sewer line, causing the sewer to back up with the usual in-home adverse consequences.
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
$200
LARRY S.
08/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
The contractor set themselves a tight appointment window, 12-2 PM, but it was 3 before they showed. That wasn't really a problem, but it was the only thing they did that didn't exceed my expectations. Great job. Thanks, Larry Hudson Plumbing; and thanks to Angie's List for pointing me to them.
Description of Work: Slow drain & intermittent backup of toilet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$98
SUSAN K.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
This was a job that just kept growing and I was glad to have hired Hudson Plumbing. When we removed the tub to repair the leak, we discovered that I had dry-rot under the tub from undisclosed leaks from the previous owner of my home. To repair the damage (you could see daylight under the tub and toilet), I had to have the entire floor replaced and all the tilework. Jason was professional and his sub-contractors equally so. They did a great job which included patching my dining room ceiling (where the tub had leaked through)and I have hired Hudson Plumbing to replace the toilets in 2 of my other bathrooms.
Description of Work: Fix leak in second floor bathroom tub.
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
$8,000
MARGARET V.
08/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Best experience I ever had with a plumber. I called on a Saturday, within one half hour they called back, made an appointment for Monday, arrived precisely at the scheduled time. They discovered I did not need the work, (the blockage had resolved itself), answered unrelated questions about other plumbing issues, found that other drains did not need cleaning. I was not charged a penny for their prompt, professional, and friendly consultation. I will most certainly call them again for any future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Consultation for drain cleaning. No work was completed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JAMES S.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing, wells
+ 0 more
They are very reliable and knowledgeable.
Description of Work: He did sump pump repair, and general plumbing.
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
$3,000
FORREST S.
08/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Larry Hudson came to the home twice to resolve a flow problem with an In-sink-erator hot and cold water dispenser (which have been known to cause problems). Final resolution was to recommend replacement of clogged aerator. I was not charged for either visit, even though it took up time. Over-all, they were very responsive, professional, and fair.
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
STEVE K.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I made an appointment 5 days in advance and arranged for an 8:15 am arrival. When they didn't show by 9:00, I called & was told they got a late start. They arrived around 9:30. Both Larry & Jason were personable, knowledgeable & patient explaining my options. I decided to replace the faulty valve with one of higher quality, even though the handle of the one they had available didn't match those on the other bathroom fixtures. At my request, they provided a handle closer in style to those in the rest of the bathroom, but it's not an exact fit on the valve stem, so it's a bit loose. They had to cut through the drywall on opposite side of shower stall to access valve. (They don't do drywall repair). They cleaned up well, and honored the Angie's List coupon. They work on a fixed price system. I felt cost was reasonable. Overall satisfied, but would have been nice if they had called to notify me they would be late. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I had a leaking shower head. They replaced the valve with new one.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$467
VIVIAN S.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Jason was very helpful. He came on time (even called beforehand to make sure someone was home) and performed the work in a short time. He answered our questions and was very helpful. We were very happy with the work done.
Description of Work: Fixed leaking toilet in downstairs bathroom. Restored hot water flow to master bathroom sinks.
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
$189
JUDI C.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Monday morning at 8:00am Larry was at my door. He checked the faucets only to find out that the connections were reversed on the pipes themselves. (We have lived in this house for 40 years and never knew there was a problem.) He reversed the hoses; checked the work on the toilet that they did on Thursday, and DID NOT CHARGE ME ANYTHING! He was here about 45 minutes. I have never had that experience before. There has always been a portal-portal charge. This firm is great! Larry was polite; humorous; and said that they should have checked the water before leaving. Could it be that we found a honest company?
Description of Work: Last week I had Hudson Plumbing install a new kitchen faucet. Imagine my surprise when I turned on the cold water and found it was hot; and vice versa with the hot. I immediately called them back and told them what the trouble was. They said they would be here the next morning but would call first. As it turned out, my husband broke his glasses and we left the house earlier than anticipated so Bob could get a new pair of glasses. Larry and Jason came to the house, without calling first. They left a message on our tape asking us to call them when we returned home. We did, but they were full for the rest of the day and said they would be by Monday.
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
JUDI C.
07/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
My overall experience was excellent. Both Larry and Jason are born comedians, and feed off each other. It was a pleasure to have them work in the house. (Plus, they played with my dog, which to me is a plus!) They were on time; clean; professional and knew their business. After quoting me a price on the faucet, Jason went out to check on it and told me he was wrong - it was actually lower than quoted. He could have kept the higher price so honesty is a selling factor for me. They also gave me a 15% discount as a first time customer. Next time there is a senior citizen discount.
Description of Work: Three items needed repair: Valves were leaking for washing machine; toilet was not draining well; kitchen faucet had come undone from the hoses under sink. I was told that I needed a new toilet. Not so, said Larry and Jason. It can be repaired. If the repair doesn't work, the money paid will be taken off new toilet. Kitchen faucet -American Standard -was, honestly, a pile of junk. Jason suggested that we replace the entire one with a new stainless steel one. I agreed. This one had all the same things as the old one - spray, etc. It was not a ''hard sell''. I was told by the company that installed the new washer that it would be extensive work to replace the valves. Not so. Done in less than 10 minutes.
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
$557
KRISTEN B.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
I originally called and set up an appointment to have someone come take a look at a bathroom faucet that wasn't working. The faucet had been recently installed by a contractor,, who I suspected had made a mistake, so I wanted a plumber to fix it. Jason Watson called to ask a couple of questions about the faucet. When we started talking about it, he said that he was almost positive he could make the diagnosis over the phone. He said he could come out and take care of it, but I should save the $$ and have the contractor take care of it at his expense since it was most likely his mistake. He even said that my contractor could call him with questions if he wanted to at no charge. I felt that Jason went above and beyond to help me out. He could have easily come to my home and charged me to fix the problem. However, thanks to his advice, the repair is now costing me nothing. I will definitely call him next time I need a plumber. Thank you!
Description of Work: An appointment was set for a plumber to fix a faulty bathtub faucet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
06/2006
2.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
This plumber gave me a two-hour appointment window. About one hour in, I called to confirm my appointment, and the receptionist told me the plumber had gotten ''held up'' at a job and asked if he could come the next day. I told her this wasn't possible since, I had to give my neighbors advance notice of the water shutoff. She said okay. I waited another hour and a half and called again. A different receptionist now said there was ''no way'' they could get out to my house that day, because someone had called in sick. I scheduled a new appointment for later in the week. A few hours later, the plumber left a message saying that he would be out of town and couldn't come then either. He stated that I should find a different plumber. Since this was now after 5pm, it was too late to call anyone else that day. All of the individuals I spoke to were courteous, but they appear to have some internal communication problems, that caused me a lot of frustration and wasted time.
Description of Work: I scheduled an appointment for repair of my leaking shower faucet. I chose this company because they gave free estimates (would not quote a price until they came to the house, but charged nothing if I decided not to use them).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Larry A Hudson Plumbing
I APOLOGIZE TO THIS CUSTOMER FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE YOU EXPERIENCED. THIS JOB WAS CALLED IN AS AN ESTIMATE SO WE WERE UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT NO ACTUAL WORK WAS TO BE DONE THAT DAY. WE CAME TO FIND OUT THAT YOU HAD WATER SHUT OFF AND WERE EXPECTING THE WORK DONE THAT DAY AS WELL. WE WERE SENDING OUT OUR ESTIMATOR, NOT THE PLUMBER TO DO THE JOB. HAD WE BEEN TOLD THE WATER WAS GOING TO BE OFF AND THAT IT WAS EXPECTED THAT WORK BE DONE AT TIME OF ESTIMATE, WE WOULD GLADLY HAVE SENT OUT THE PLUMBER AS WELL. AGAIN, I AM SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. ALSO, I COULD NOT COME OUT AT THE TIME YOU WANTED THE WORK RESCHEDULED, AS I HAD TO BE IN ARIZONA AT MY SISTER'S WEDDING. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT THE CUSTOMER WAS CONTACTED THE SAME DAY IMMEDIATELY AFTER REQUESTING A PARTICULAR DAY FOR THIS WORK AND INFORMED BY MYSELF THAT THERE WOULD BE A CONFLICT WITH THE TIMEFRAME DUE TO MY SISTER'S WEDDING. WE ALWAYS ATTEMPT TO COMMUNICATE PROMPTLY AND PROFESSIONALLY WITH ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS, AND I DO APOLOGIZE THAT YOU WEREN'T CONTACTED EARLIER WHEN WE KNEW WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE ESTIMATE APPOINTMENT. THAT WAS OUR MISTAKE. I DID RECOMMEND COMING BACK TO ANGIE'S LIST AND FINDING ANOTHER PLUMBER. I HATE SENDING CUSTOMERS TO THE COMPETITION, HOWEVER OUR GOAL HERE IS THAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE TAKEN CARE OF WONDERFULLY. AND WE KNEW THE BEST WAY TO DO THAT IN THIS CASE DUE TO THE SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, WAS TO CALL ANOTHER PLUMBER. I HOPE ALL WORKED OUT WELL FOR YOU.
BROOKS W.
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
Great communication! Jason called before leaving the office and after all repairs were completed. All repair work done neatly (heck, I think the bathroom might be cleaner after they left!) New faucet works great. No leaks! Nobody likes paying for things to be fixed, but they did a great job and would hire again (hopefully not ;-) but such is life with an old house...)
Description of Work: Shower faucet leaked badly. Larry came out to assess. He advised that a simple seat and washer replacement wouldn't solve the problem. He was very honest about the fact that he COULD do that, but that he'd be back in the future to repeat the repair after it failed again. Faucet needs replaced. No charge for the assessment. Scheduled the repair. Jason came out and installed new plumbing and faucet.
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
$600
06/2006
5.0
plumbing
+ -1 more
He had a great personality. He was very personable and easy to deal with. He was quick about the job, and cleaned up very well. Everything turned out great!
Description of Work: He put a new faucet in kitchen sink.
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
$150
MICHAEL J.
06/2006
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
Everyone at the company was so nice and efficient. They had to come to our house several times and were always on time and unfailingly polite and in a good mood. These are first class people.
Description of Work: Replacement of leaking conventional water heater with tankless water heater.
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
$2,299
Joe M.
05/2006
5.0
drain cleaning
+ -1 more
Larry's came out the same day I called within a couple of hours and fixed it in about 20 minutes. Very, very friendly and personable. Fast and efficient service, and the toilet works great now. Much better then struggling with a plunger every time. I even asked his opinion on another leaky shower head. Trustworthy and highly recommended.
Description of Work: Had a toilet with a very slow drain that wouldn't clear using a standard plunger.
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
$98
Joe R.
05/2006
5.0
water heater repair
+ -1 more
The plumber was on time, very friendly, & did very professional work. I would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater.
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
$1,900
Response from Larry A Hudson Plumbing
I GREATLY APPRECIATE THIS WONDERFUL REPORT. I DO WISH TO MAKE CLEAR THAT THE PRICE OF $1900.00 DID INCLUDE MUCH MORE THAN JUST A WATER HEATER. IF I PUT WATER HEATERS ALONE IN FOR THAT PRICE, I WOULD EXPECT THEM TO COOK AND CLEAN FOR YOU AS WELL.
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Natural Gas Lines,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Sewer Cleaning,
General Remodeling,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Drywall,
Appliance Repair
FAQ
Larry A Hudson Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Larry A Hudson Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Larry A Hudson Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
No, Larry A Hudson Plumbing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Larry A Hudson Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Larry A Hudson Plumbing offers emergency services.
No, Larry A Hudson Plumbing does not offer warranties.
Larry A Hudson Plumbing offers the following services: Plumbing repair, drain cleaning, kitchen, bath full remodel work, water heaters, garbage disposals, faucet, toilet repairs and replacements, gas lines, water lines, sewer lines & clean outs.