Chambliss Plumbing is a family owned local plumbing business, founded in 1990 by Kevin Chambliss, MPL 14952. Mr. Chambliss has been serving San Antonio in the plumbing trade since 1979 and has been a Master Plumber since 1985. Kathy Chambliss is the vice-president and office manager. Kevin & Kathy have been life & business partners since 1979. There is a 5% discount for all Angie's List Members.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Complete Plumbing Repair Service, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Faucets, Commodes, Sinks, Disposals, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Camera Inspection, Hydro Jet Services, Gas Lines & Gas Tests.
Services we don't offer
We are no longer doing custom remodeling at this time. For water heaters, we stock parts for Rheem professional heaters, Bradford White heaters, and Rinnai tankless heaters.
For water softeners, we stock parts for Watts and Nelsen units and can service both of these brands.
The Chambliss plumbers arrived and quickly and professionally removed my old water and replaced it with a new one. They also installed an expansion tank in order to get it up to code. They were both very nice and answered any question I had. They also took away my old water heater with no problem. My new water heater works like a charm.
Description of Work: I had water heater with expansion tank installed.
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
$1,050
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company, we really appreciate it. Should you need any future plumbing work done, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Jennifer H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
This is the second time we have used Chambliss Plumbing - both of which have been great experiences. My wife has always been complimentary of the courtesy of the technicians and how quick they are. The prices we have been charged have been fair. As a point of reference, when we first moved into our home, we were charged $80 dollars for 10 minutes of work to replace a washer hose fitting from another contractor. Thus our happiness with the prices we have been charged by Chambliss.
Description of Work: Troubleshoot and repair a recently installed kitchen faucet. Repair to two external hose bibs.
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
$125
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for your review, we value our customers input. Should you have any future plumbing needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
TRIGG B.
02/2013
1.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
3 people showed up to do the service and they quoted me a price of $150 for the first hour, then $90 for every hour after that. The team took about 4 hours and 20 minutes to do the work, and about 15 minutes to write up the invoice. As they were working they indicated a few hoses and valves would need to be replaced (typical valves and hoses you would need to connect faucets to the water pipes under the sink) which all seemed very reasonable. Unfortunately, they did not mention the cost of their hardware. At most they replaced 1 external water faucet/bib, 10 hoses and 10 90-degree on/off valves. The labor bill was expected (~$500), what was not expected, however was a $440 hardware bill. Less than two hours after they left, 2 of the 4 sinks started leaking badly. The team came back same-day to repair the leaks, but they blamed "shoddy hardware" (all the faucets were brand new!) but they didn't seem to need any new hardware to fix the leaks they had left behind, so I suppose they were just making excuses for poorly done work.
Description of Work: External bib replaced, 4 bathroom faucet installs, 1 kitchen faucet install, shower faucet replacement. (All faucets were already purchased and are not included in the price of the service)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$940
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
We were very sorry to hear that this customer was so unhappy with our service, we work hard to make our customers happy. We did quote the customer, both labor and parts before we started the job. We used 12 Brasscraft 1/4 turn cutoffs, 12 Brasscraft stainless steel flexes, rebuilt her commode and used parts for her provided carbon filter. We had to go back on her lavatory drains that were leaking, because they were cheap plastic popups, and we did not want to break them by over tightening them. We did, however, go back the same day and tighten them to stop the leak. Again, we try very hard to make our customers happy, and wish we would have had the opportunity to talk to them before finding out their displeasure on Angie's List.
Virginia W.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
We came home from vacation and discovered the water heater to the kitchen, laundry and guest room did not heat. I called our usual plumber but he was booked and i had guests arriving the next day. Chambliss was in my area and able to come right away. They replaced the old water heater and hauled it away. Neat and professional. I wish the had carried more energy efficient choices but I didn't have time for special orders.
Description of Work: Replaced water heater that stopped heating.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for taking the time to review our company, as we know your time is valuable. Should you have future plumbing needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Larry H.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The one thing that attracted me to him was that someone wrote on Angie's List that he was very punctual. This is very important to me. Mr Chambliss came to work on my shower valve himself. I have a nice shower and that valve was going to be expensive to replace. He was able to repair the valve and save me money. He really put a lot of care and quality work into getting this repaired.
Description of Work: He came and fixed a persistent leak in my shower 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
$252
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company, we really appreciate it. Please know, we will do all we can to take care of your plumbing needs in the same manner. Should you need any other plumbing repairs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
SHELLEY C.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
While remodeling my bathroom, a so called "plumber" installed a handshower diverter in my shower that did not function as it should have, and the problem rested entirely with the original installation. I called Kevin at Chambliss to come out and fix reset the diverter kit. He was punctual, clear about the amount of work involved, and he was diligent and careful not to scratch my fixtures or let my dog out. He said the work could possibly take 3-4 hours, but he and his helper finished in just over an hour. They did a great job and left the area clean. I wish I had called them when I remodeled the bathroom in the first place. I'll be using them on other projects.
Description of Work: removed a poor installation of a handshower diverter valve (incorrect installation was done by another "plumber") and reinstall the diverter valve correctly.
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
$385
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for your review, we know your time is valuable, and really appreciate it. Please know, we will always strive to handle your plumbing needs in a professional manner.
Karen S.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing, water softeners
 + 0 more
Excellent -- highly recommended. They are extremely punctual and professional, and the job went much faster than expected. I would use Chambliss for all my plumbing jobs.
Description of Work: Installed water softener and added additional pipes under the 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
$3,400
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for reviewing our company, we really appreciate it. Should you have future plumbing needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Rick B.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I had a toilet tank valve and the shutoff valve fail and was leaking. I called Chambliss at 8:00AM the next day. They said they could come out to my house later that afternoon which I was happy about. They called me back about 10 minutes later to tell me they could be at my place in about a half an hour. They did in fact show up at the time they promised and fixed both my problems quickly without me having to hang around the house all day waiting. Professional in every way. I will do business with Chambliss again.
Description of Work: Great Service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$131
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for reviewing our company. Should you have future plumbing needs, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Jean J.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They are very courteous and they get here promptly. If they're going to be late, they'll call and let you know.
Description of Work: They came and worked on my master bathroom commode which plugged up.
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
$104
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
We appreciate you taking the time to give us a great review! Please feel free to give us a call should you need any other plumbing services.
Diana L. F.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Replaced two leaking exterior hose bibs; replace drain assembly in utility room; and reseated shower massage controller. Richard came highly recommended. He and his associate did not disappoint. They were professional and respectful. They removed their shoes upon entering the house. They did an assessment of the items to be taken care of and proceeded to do the tasks properly. They did not bad mouth the builder who had not seated the shower massage controller properly; they just reseated it. Their attention to detail was so good that they "lined up" the name stamped on the drain assembly so that it was dead center. WOW. I don't see that attention to the small things happen very often.
Description of Work: Professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for an awesome review! It is great to hear about your wonderful experience with us! Please give us a call should you ever need a plumber.
Douglas M.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Came and did job very expertly and professionally.
Description of Work: Repaired link in Kitchen sink drain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thanks for taking the time to review us! Please feel free to call us again should you need any plumbing service.
Mary L.
01/2013
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Sklyar and Adam showed up on time, and removed old hot water heater and installed new one up in attic...they were quick, efficient and knew what they were doing! I had never used them before but decided to try them based on reviews on Angie's List...they are my new plumbers!
Description of Work: Had old hot water heater removed from attic and new one installed.
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
$995
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate your kind words!
john W.
01/2013
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
We first called Will's Plumbing for an estimate. Two young men came out appearing to be in a hurry. I told them we wanted a high-end AO White. Their estimate was $1671. I then asked what was the model number of the AO White water heater. He did not know, he said, "we just go down to the warehouse and pick one up." I then called Chambliss since we used them last year to fix our outside sewer line. They did such a good job then, I thought I would ask them about a Bradford White water heater. Andre called me and explained all the models and warranties and we decided on a specific model. They came on time and finished in 2 hours, doing a beautiful installation, and we added a 6-year additional warrenty for a total of about $1300. This is the second time in the past year that I used Chambliss and I couldn't be more happy with them.
Description of Work: They installed a new Bradford White water heater, replacing the old one that was over 15 years old.
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
$1,265
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you so much for such a great review! We are glad to hear your had a great experience with our company. Please don't hesitate to call us again should you have any other plumbing issues!
eddie C.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Service was accomplished in timely manner without any complications. I would recommend this company to others without reservations.
Description of Work: service was required to stop a bathtub leak & replace a commode. all was accomplished in a timely manner and very professionally done. I was amaze at how quickly the work was done.
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
$300
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We strive to treat our customers the way we would want to be treated ourselves and will continue to do so with every job we perform. Please do not hesitate to call again for any future plumbing needs. --The Staff @ Chambliss Plumbing
Kathryn B.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The problem is indicated above. They arrived on time and performed the necessary work as described above. They answered my questions and cleaned up the work site when job was done. I would definitely use them again and ask for them by name.,
Description of Work: Muscle relief tube went down toilet causing blockage. They needed to pull the toilet to remove and reset toilet. I also had them put on a new toilet seat I had purchased for another toilet and replace a part in toilet tank which was not operating properly., Skylar and Adam were efficient and got the job done in a timely manner.
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
$200
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
We are very happy to hear that Skylar and Adam were able to take care of your plumbing problem quickly and efficiently! We always try to provide service to our customers as if they were our own family. Please do not hesitate to call us again in the future. --The Staff @ Chambliss Plumbing
Lucille O.
01/2013
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The guys were prompt, fours us and effective. Customer service over phone and in person were both awesome. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Installed 3 commodes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for taking the time to share the nice words about our company! We always strive to give quality service in efficient timing. Please do not hesitate to call us again for any future plumbing needs. --The Staff @ Chambliss Plumbing
Bob D.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
The job started on time as requested, They had to dig a 45 foot tunnel under the house which took several days. They then replaced the entire pipe system from both bathrooms. They finished the job ahead of schedule and were very professional.
Description of Work: They had to dig a 45 foot tunnel under the house to repair broken sewer pipes in two places.
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
$7,000
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for taking the time to review our company! We appreciate your kind words and are glad to know you were happy with our service! :)
Andrea W.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
They were on time and the work cost much less than what the city had quoted us. It only cost about $100.00.
Description of Work: There was a leaking pipe that the city told us could cost several hundreds of dollars to fix.
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
$100
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thanks for your review! We are glad to hear that your were happy with our service! Please feel free to call us should you have any other plumbing issues.
TOM H.
12/2012
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
Our water heater failed late on a Thursday afternoon. Decided to get a new water heater and installation through Home Depot. As it turned out, that was a mistake. The installer sent by Home Depot on Friday stated that city code required him to install a drain line 6 inches off the garage floor that would run from the water heater drain pan to a point outside of the home. It would require that he drill a hole through the home's brick. Installation of the drain line would also be an extra charge. We didn't like that idea so we called the city plumbing department and were told that what the Home Depot installer wanted to do was not required. The installer insisted it was, so we cancelled the installation and obtained a refund on the water heater we had purchased from Home Depot. It was now late Friday afternoon and our next call was to Chambliss Plumbing, but they could not install a new water heater until the following Tuesday. It was a hot summer, so a few days of cool showers wouldn't be that bad. Friday evening however we received a call from Chambliss Plumbing stating that a new water could actually be installed on Saturday morning, which we readily agreed to. On Saturday morning, a two-man crew from Chambliss arrived at the appointed time. The lead man on the crew explained everything that had to be done, including haul-off of the old water heater, and within an hour they had installed a new, American-made Bradford White water neater, new flex lines and a vacuum relief valve. We couldn't be happier that we had called Chambliss Plumbing. We just wish we had called them first. Next time we will.
Description of Work: Our water heater failed late on a Thursday afternoon and, after a bad experience with a Home Depot installer on Friday, we had a new water heater professionally installed by Chambliss Plumbing on Saturday morning.
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
$765
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
We are so glad you were pleased with the service provided and glad that we were able to resolve your water heater issue. Thank you so much for a great review!
Marilyn H.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing, small appliance repair
 + 0 more
They were great. They were on time, professional, courtesous, and went over the cost with me up front. They tell me everything they will be doing and explain what's going on. I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They installed a new garbage disposal.
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 CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for a kind review! Please don't hesitate to call us should you ever need any other plumbing services.
Amy R.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I recently purchased a 30-year-old home that had several items identified on the home inspection. All items were reviewed in detail and I was advised on what actually needed fixing - as well provided more cost effective solutions - rather than a 'fix' for other items. He also took the time to answer questions and educate me on various aspects of the water softener - etc. - that I did not have previous experience with. Very pleased - they are already scheduled to come back and address the few things that do need to be done - very grateful for the honesty.
Description of Work: Evaluated prior inspection report and determined what was - versus what was not - actually in need of attention.
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
$90
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for much for your awesome review! We believe in providing you with only what you need and never more. We are so glad to hear you were satisfied with our company. We hope we can take care of you in the future :)
Donald G.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
I called Chambliss to fix a leak in our kitchen sink, which turned out to be due to a faulty faucet. The plumber showed up on time, was very professional, and replaced the faucet quickly and at an excellent price. When I need a plumber I will definitely be calling them again.
Description of Work: replaced a faulty faucet in our 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
$285
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thanks for taking the time to review our company and are glad to hear that you were pleased with the service provided. Please feel free to call us back should any other plumbing needs arrive.
Teresa P.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Exceptional, professional service! Will definitely call Chambliss first for any other plumbing problems!
Description of Work: Had almost no water pressure and wasted the little water I had while waiting for it to get hot in the master bath. Chambliss replaced the pressure valve after digging up a small section of a flowerbed to find the old one. (And left the flowerbed and surrounding drive in pristine condition afterwards.) Thought I would need a tankless water heater, but Richard suggested an expansion tank and circulator pump for the water heater that was much less expensive--and solved the problem beautifully.
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
$700
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thanks for an awesome review. We believe in treating people the way you want to be treated. We are glad that you had a wonderful experience. Thank you for having us take care of you.
Taylor W.
11/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Chambliss did a great job and quickly and efficiently did the work. Our house was out of code so they made the necessary repairs. We would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Fixed slow drain in shower and replaced water heater and got it up to code.
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
$1,900
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for such a kind review. We are glad that you chose us to take care of your needs. Please feel free to contact us again if any other services are needed.
Patricia C.
11/2012
5.0
water heater repair
 + -1 more
We called other top Angie's List plumbers as well, but Chambliss responded quickly and professionally with an estimate right over the phone. The plumber called me back with his estimate based on the information I provided. The price included the likely code updates, but he cautioned of the possibility of another code update which would cost an additional $200. It turned out he was spot on with his original (less costly) phone estimate. The plumber (Andre) and someone to assist him came within the scheduled service window and installed the new water heater without a problem. He also took the time to explain the warranty to me in detail. I'm extremely satisfied with the level of customer service!
Description of Work: Replaced the electric water heater in our attic. The price included everything involved in the replacement--the new water heater plus installation, code updates, and removal of the old 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
$1,000
Response from CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO
Thank you for your response. We are glad you had a great experience with our company. Please feel free to contact us should any other plumbing needs arise :)
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Sewer Cleaning
FAQ
CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
No, CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO offers a 5% senior discount.
No, CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO does not offer emergency services.
Yes, CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO offers warranties.
CHAMBLISS PLUMBING CO offers the following services: Complete Plumbing Repair Service, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, Faucets, Commodes, Sinks, Disposals, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, Video Camera Inspection, Hydro Jet Services, Gas Lines & Gas Tests.
We are no longer doing custom remodeling at this time. For water heaters, we stock parts for Rheem professional heaters, Bradford White heaters, and Rinnai tankless heaters.
For water softeners, we stock parts for Watts and Nelsen units and can service both of these brands.