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Larry A Hudson Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Additional phone - (858)565-7848. "We're not the cheapest, We're not the highest, but We're the Best!"

Business highlights

78 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

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.

Services we don't offer

New construction & t&i work.

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7291 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
6%
3
5%
2
4%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 291 reviews

Long T.
05/2012
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Dan was professional and arrived on time in a UPS size truck. He cleared out the clogged pipe with a power snake that took about 15 mins and replaced my cleanout cover with a new compression cover to prevent future leaks. There wasn't much else that needed work. However, I was shocked by how much I needed to pay for this work. I thought it would be around $120 based on past work done from other plumbers but it wasn't the case. I paid $175 for the clearing of the pipe, $20 for the cleanout cover, and a ridiculous $45 for "Truck Operational Surcharge". I understand the $175 if that is minimum labor hour charged but to charge a customer $20 for a cleanout cover that cost an average of $5 at Home Depot is unfair. It is completely absurd for me to pay $45 to make sure the truck he arrived in is operational. I have friends that are contractors and they all say that this type of fee in included with labor to cover their cost of maintenance. Even my 15% first time customer discount couldn't pay off the truck fee. I guess I should have asked up front the cost of the job before it was done.
Description of Work: Cleared out a Kitchen Sink stoppage from a clean out pipe

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

$204

Response from Larry A Hudson Plumbing
We are disappointed that you feel you were overcharged by our services. However the machine we use has a larger cable and more power than almost any other machine on the market. We feel our equipment does a better job. We have never seen the type of cleanout cover that you were supplied with at Home Depot or Lowes. It is of better quality than they use. We were also given a B rating on responsiveness and punctuality, however you state we arrived on time and did the work quickly. We are proud to have been in business since 1947 and have a very high rating on Angie's List. On occasion we receive a B rating on price, however we use a higher quality product than most other shops. If there are ever any questions, ask us. We are more than happy to show you our quality vs. others. Thank you.

Mike R.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The man that came out was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He did great work, and even educated me on some plumbing information that I was unaware of prior to his visit.
Description of Work: They changed out a toilet and a faucet for me. They also fixed another faucet and installed a gas fireplace.

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

James E.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Good response, started as indicated, performed work (one part did did not fit so I had to get a new one), was helpful and courteous throughout.
Description of Work: Replace kitchen and bathroom faucets and install new disposal. In addition, replaced caulking on kitchen sink.

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
$300

Susan J.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Larry showed up on time, provided an honest estimate, and then fixed the problem. He was friendly, personable, and honest.
Description of Work: Replaced thermal couple in 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
$185

roger G.
04/2012
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
came the next day . provided good quality replacement part at a reasonable price. excellent workmanship, cleanup etc.
Description of Work: replaced water heater

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

angela M.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came back after ordering some new flanges for my roman tub faucet set. When they determined I would need a new faucet all together they refused to charge me for the additional time and offered to come back should I or my husband need help installing the new faucet system. Overall it was a pleasant experience. After the services they performed, I now have access to the roman tub plumbing with new shut-off valves and flex lines upgraded.
Description of Work: Larry was very kind and responsive. HIghly recommend Larry Hudson Plumbing. Good, honest, professional.

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
$267

Karen G.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was prompt in responding to our request, courteous and thorough.
Description of Work: We got a new, high quality toilet.

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
$625

BRENDA O.
04/2012
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Larry's associate was prompt, work swiftly and completed the job by checking the washer and dryer performance.
Description of Work: Unclogged the laundry drain.

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
$140

Marta R.
04/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went fine, the problem was repaired. The repair took about a half hour. The valves were replaced with valves obtained from the truck. Both plumbers were amiable although Mr. Hudson was a bit brusque.
Description of Work: Repaired one tub valve and one shower valve. There was in addition a truck operational charge included in the price. Hudson arrived with another plumbers. I thought that two persons were not needed for the job nor should the charge be that high. I did not have a second opinion on the cost of the repair so I'm estimating the price was high based on my gut and common sense.

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

$368

J R F.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling
  + 0 more
We have used them many times. They were just here Monday. I always find them to be prompt, courteous, reliable, and honest and then finally come back every time, that is why I always have them. I found them on Angies list when I first joined and I have continued to use him over the years.
Description of Work: I used Larry A Hudson Plumbing for faucet set replacement and they tupper repaired and a sink.

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
$573

kellie M.
04/2012
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He did have to come back because he had to order a part.
Description of Work: Fixed faucet in bathtub. Something to do with hot and cold water control. Don't remember the details.

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
$200

Kathleen B.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I had been told by more than one plumber from American Home Shield when I had a (useless) warranty that the problems were all due to calcification or a construction flaws and thus none of them were covered by the warranty. Most of them would require destruction of the fixture or going through the drywall to fix. Because of the added expense, I put off fixing these problems. Well,none of it was true. I didn't need to go into the drywall. I didn't need to saw the fixtures off the wall. I didn't need to rip out tile. I can't believe that I put up with annoying and wasteful plumbing problems when Larry Hudson solved them all within a few hours. If I had saved my money on the warranty, I would have had the money to get the problems properly fixed. Larry and his workers are honest, skilled plumbers who show up promptly and give you an Angie's List discount. Wish I had called them a lot sooner.
Description of Work: Larry's assistant fixed a dripping shower head, a faucet handle that came off repeatedly and was crooked even when on, and fixed a hard-to-diagnose leak under my sink. He replaced aerators on my sink. He replaced a dripping outside faucet that was part of my sprinkler 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
$300

Erin G.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
It was good. Dan is the man. He was the technician that came to my house and he did an excellent job. He gave an estimate, and when the job was over it was a little bit more than what he said. He did the best he could to bring down the price, and it ended up being a little less than the original estimate.
Description of Work: They replaced pressure regulator, garbage disposal, faucet. Redid the piping under kitchen sick. Replaced some valves under the kitchen and toilet sink.

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
$1,000

Ruth P.
03/2012
3.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
  + 0 more
He really knows about plumbing. The only problem I had was that my sink was leaking and had to call him about 3 times to get him to come out and look at it. His pricing was outrageous, but he was professional.
Description of Work: He installed a new sink and garbage disposal for me.

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

$700

JIMMIE A.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Went great and I felt the prices were fair for the services performed.
Description of Work: Larry was very responsive. Talked with me and with my tenant, back and forth in a timely manner. Explained the whole procedure. He was very professional and courteous to both of us. I like to have my tenants happy and Larry fit the bill for us. In fact, I've told my tenants that he is our "go to guy" when I am not immediately available. We needed a new water heater, stand and appropriate plumbing, and strapping. Will be using him again when necessary.

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
$1,450

Charles L.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, gas leak repair
  + 1 more
After returning home to find water running under the garage door, I knew the 13 year old water heater had given up the ghost. Initially, I tried to upgrade to a tankless unit, but the location of the existing lines made it impossible to vent it properly. I called three plumbers for quotes. Larry Hudson was in the middle of the price range. However, it was his plumber Dan Biggs who sealed the deal. Although it was almost 4PM, Dan offered to drive from my house in Carmel Valley down to National City to pull a water heater from the warehouse and install it that evening - at no extra charge! He returned shortly before 6PM and completed the job a bit after 8PM. He answered all questions with patience and good humor and did a great job with the actual plumbing work. Some customers might ding him for breaking a branch off a succulent and not mopping the garage floor when done. However, I balanced that against not only his willingness to stay late to do the job, but the fact that it was his 25th anniversary and he was leaving on vacation the next morning! Now that's customer service!
Description of Work: Remove old water heater. Install new shut-off valves on both lines. Install new water heater. Upgrade earthquake straps and add catch pan. Replace flexible gas line and add trap. Inspect all joints for leaks, purge lines and light water heater.

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
$1,100

Stephanie S.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Mr. Hudson came by and suggest a do-it-yourself fix. He charged nothing for the advice and is an extremely like-able person.Three cheers for this plumber!
Description of Work: N/A

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Norma M.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
.They did a good job, were friendly, and professional. I was very pleased with their work.
Description of Work: .They replaced a toilet, shower faucet handle, and replaced the garbage disposal.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

patrick S.
12/2011
1.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
I asked them to come over for a bid, but they didn’t call me back nor did they come. I called and left messages asking to call back for an estimate on a job in my parents’ house, but they never called me back. I will never use him in the future.
Description of Work: I contacted Larry A Hudson Plumbing for a bid to do some plumbing repairs, to fix a leaky shower and a sink faucet 6 months ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


BARBARA H.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This was actually a DIY project, however, my HOA "suggested" having a licensed plumber install (insurance purposes). It took about 15 minutes to complete the work. Actual price would have been $195 but with Angie's list discount it was $165.
Description of Work: Had a FloodStop monitor installed on my 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
$165

Corinne B.
11/2011
5.0
catering, plumbing
  + 0 more
Perfect. I called in the afternoon and he said he could get here in a couple of hours. He arrived within that time frame. He is very polite and you feel comfortable having him in your home. I am a woman living alone and he is very respectful and nice. He found the problem right away, fixed it in a very short period of time. Explained what went wrong and waited long enough to make sure the new pipes weren't going to leak. Very professional. I would recommend Larry A Plumbing to anyone. Super service.
Description of Work: My pipe to my disposal came undone somehow - Larry Hudson Plumbing came out the same day I called him and told me why it happened (when I had my kitchen remodeled the pipes were installed totally wrong). Larry A Hudson Plumbing replaced the pipes that were faulty an stayed long enough to check to make sure everything was going to work and not leak, even though it was a late evening appointment.

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
$220

Janelle A.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Larry is a joy to deal with :) and is extremely knowledgable in his field :)
Description of Work: Replaced garbage disposal and completely relaced water regulator and surrounding 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
$1,000

Zach F.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Larry around 10:00am and he took my info down to have one of his plumbers call me when he got back in the office. He called an hour or so later and told me he could be there at 3:30pm that day. I left work early and I was able to get home 5min before 3:30pm and he was already there ready to work. The plumber was very nice and helpful. He was cracking jokes with me the whole time and we really related on stories that we had of our remodels of both of our homes. I would recommend them anytime and if I run into another plumbing issue I can't fix I will be giving Larry a call again
Description of Work: I had a rusted angle stop under my sink that I was unable to remove. One of Larry's plumbers came out and was able to remove the angle stop in 10 min. He even noticed that my garbage disposal was not attached correctly and fixed it for free as a favor.

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
$105

Hamid A.
08/2011
3.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It took him longer than I thought it would. The cost was more than I thought and I am having trouble getting a receipt.
Description of Work: This was for a drain unplugging service.

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

$290

DONALD D.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Lary was on time. he immediately grasp the situation and set about to repair the master bedroom toilet. he had the replacement parts on his truck and completed the repair in under an hour. The second plumbing problem was in the guest bathroom, and he fixed that within 15 minutes. he did not charge to the repair of the second bathroom because he said "it was routine".He has over the past 18 months done three repairs, and each time he was the master tradesman in all areasdon davidson
Description of Work: repair and replacement of two bathroom toilets: the master bedroom and the guest hall bathroom. worn out components and flushing issues.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Contact information

4158 Poplar St., San Diego, CA 92105


Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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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.
New construction & t&i work.

Contact information

4158 Poplar St., San Diego, CA 92105


Service hours

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