One more 5-star review for the aptly named 1st Choice Plumbing. I had two leaking Toto toilets -- the kind that require removing the tank from the base in order to replace parts. Eric came when he promised and took care of both toilets in a highly professional manner. The work was done perfectly for a reasonable price. Eric is a very personable fellow. He works thoroughly and leaves the work area pristine. His last remark to me when he was done was a reminder that he warranties his work and if there are any issues going forward he'll return at no additional charge. Highly recommended. read more

Had another great experience with Eric. This is the 4th or 5th time he's helped me out. He is always very honest and does a great job. I always call 1st choice plumbing first. Thank you!!! read more

We have been using 1st Choice Plumbing for 15 years and now we are moving out of state. Eric is a stand-up guy who does honest and amazing work at fair prices. We will miss his humor, candor and expertise. We wish he could come along! We left his number for the new owners in hopes they will continue to benefit from his experience. read more

The name of Eric's plumbing service says it all: Truly 1ST CHOICE !!! Eric has been our GO-TO plumber for nearly 15 years, including two jobs - one quite major - this year. (This may seem like a small point, but one thing - out of the many others - that elevates Eric above any other plumber we've used over the past half century of home ownership [and thus maintenance], is his willingness - nay, his obvious pleasure - and skill in sharing his deep experience and knowledge about whatever job he is working on.) If there were a University course somewhere, he'd be the perfect professor for it! read more

Excellent service! Highly recommend! Eric completed a couple of plumbing jobs for me. The first job was adding a water pressure regulator onto the incoming water line to the house. The second job was reworking my old-house laundry drain pipe configuration for the new washing machine (which was often overflowing on the rinse and wash cycles, but no more!). He was quick to respond to my quote request, scheduled the work in a timely manner, and was very generous with his knowledge and suggestions for the laundry drain issue. Eric is the absolute best!! read more

Prompt, courteous, friendly and professional. Excellent job getting our kitchen sink back up into working order. We will use Eric again in the future as the need arises. read more

Showed up when he said he would, super friendly and effective. Will call again if I plumber needed

Ahh, what can I say about Eric & 1st Choice Plumbing? We've been using his business for years, from the small (stuck toilet) to larger jobs as well. Most recently we needed to jerry-rig a catch basin for our washing machine. Problem is, the previous owner's contractor permanently attached it to the floor incorrectly. Eric came in and tried one solution, but when it became obvious the following day that it wasn't working, he came back and fixed it again for free. He always arrives with a smile, is very patient and quite talented in coming up with solutions which will work and save money in the long run. We will be using his services exclusively from now on. read more

Eric has been our plumber for 20 years now and we highly recommend him. He is the best and cares about the work he does, providing options, and he cares about us as well. When I was younger my parents would say, when you buy a house find someone you can count on and we were lucky to find Eric. read more

Am moving away and I'm gonna miss having Eric and the crew at 1st choice! Always professional and knowledgeable, Eric has helped me with all sorts of maintenance and repairs, both minor and major. Highly recommend as the job is always done right the 1st time. read more

Eric and Dave completed a project that included installation of Restoration Hardware fixtures including a brass shower valve, stem and tip toe, two wide spread bathroom sinks, repair of a hallway sink for me and did an excellent job. By this I mean Eric made sure time was spent to do the job right. And, when the shower bar attached to the shower head required adjustment, there was no charge for the follow-up. The tip-toe as well as options to deal with flow were addressed and, I know Eric took time off site to obtain hardware to help get the job done. The time spent, the follow-up was completed professionally and I can say unequivocally that Eric is my go to plumber moving forward. Thank you for a job well done at a reasonable price. It's no surprise that this is another five star review. Dan L read more

I highly recommend First Choice Plumbing. Eric was highly knowledgeable, very fair priced, and honest. I will absolutely hire them again and recommend to any friends and family. If you're not sure go with First Choice 100%! read more

I just moved into a new home (new to me but 54 years old), First night the master shower drain stopped up. Per the great YELP reviews I contacted Eric. Eric came out and cleared the drain and also connected the water line to the refrigerator and dishwasher as well as install a drain and gas valve for the washer/dryer. Today Eric stopped by because the toilet in the guest bath was leaking from the seal. Eric could find nothing wrong and explained to me why the leak happened at the time. This visit was free of charge! Eric could have easily charged me for the visit. Thanks Eric!! You the plumber!! read more

I thought I had another slab leak, had one about a year ago (not fun), so I called 1st choice plumbing to have them detect the leak. I chose 1st choice because of the great yelp reviews. Eric came within the appointment window. He was friendly and professional. He listened to my concerns with an open ear. He performed all the necessary test and measures and he explained to me in detail why he was doing the tests. On a positive note, no leak was detected. He reassured me that I had nothing to worry about. My overall experience was excellent. Angela and Eric was very helpful. Would recommend 1st Choice to my friends read more

This is my second review for 1st Choice Plumbing. Our guest bathroom tub draining has been very slow and over the past few weeks, it started to drain even slower almost to a point that a half-full tub would take 3 hours! Eric and Rick from 1st Choice plumbing came out and attempted unclogging the drain with the snake. It was unsuccessful and Eric determined that the 'trap' in the pipe might be clogged. Replacing the trap was a bigger job that involved going underneath the house via subfloor crawlspace. Eric did a great job cutting the galvanized pipe and the trap and replaced it with plastic trap and pipe. The pipe was clogged almost completely with years of rust. The bathtub drains in seconds now. Great work by 1st Choice Plumbing. read more

1st choice plumbing - Completely clogged pipe from years of rust build-up. - Plumbing Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Thank goodness for 1st Choice Plumbing and Rooter! My fiancé found a leak under our kitchen sink which already soaked up out kitchen rug. After placing a bucket underneath to catch the leaking water, I called around several plumbing services in my area. After calling 4 different places, Eric was the only one who could address my dilemma immediately. Some of the other places didn't even call me back! Eric came with a colleague and they provided me a free consultation and estimate before I committed to their services. Since they were already here, I had them look at a toilet which was seeping water and waste around the base of the toilet. They diligently removed the toilet to see what the issue was and cleaned the area, leaving me with what looked like to be a brand new toilet! I won't get into the details of how gross this deed was (because trust me, it was gross), but 1st Choice Plumbing and Rooter did it with a smile! For both the toilet and kitchen sink issues, they had all the parts and got the jobs done quickly! I hope we don't run into any more plumbing problems for awhile, but if we do, I know who to call! read more

Plumbers - the things they've got to deal with! My nephew clogged up my toilet with his big poop. I keep telling him to drink plenty of water and eat fiber-rich food but instead, chooses to drink soda and eat candy everyday. Anyway, it's a little weird because the other toilet and two other bathtubs also got clogged. I started using the plunger to clear the clog but all it did was push some poop out of the bathtub drain. I said to myself that this is not something I would want to deal with. I called 1st Choice Plumbing. He showed up on time. He checked it out and explained the the blockage on the main line was being caused by heavy tree roots. I guess this is quite common and usually requires clean-out every couple of years. I guess it wasn't my nephew's poop after all. 1st Choice's price was $99 but I was able to take advantage of the $33 voucher offered through Yelp so I only paid $66. Though I only dealt with Eric (the plumber) over the phone, he thoroughly explained what the issue was, what it was going to cost, and what my options were before he started the work. He did a great job. Good ol' fashioned honest and great service. Sounds cliché but couldn't be any truer. read more

My shower and kitchen sink have not been draining properly lately. I have been doing some simple DIY work to keep them draining properly. Unfortunately, my shower decided to clog completely today. Since I'm not a fan of standing in inches of filthy water as I bathe, I sought help from someone local to me and well reviewed. I was extremely pleased with their service! They were able to drop by within an hour, diagnosed and took care of the multiple issues quickly as well! They were upfront about pricing, answered all my questions, explained the process, and were very friendly as well! Heaven forbid I need plumbing services again, but if I do, they will be my first call!!! read more

We've been going to Eric for 10 years now, and he's worked inside and outside of my home (current and previous). He is fair, honest, communicative, on time, and reliable. What more could you ask for? For us, they go above and beyond. I refer others to Eric whenever anyone says something about needing a good plumber. read more

I'm reviewing a plumber? Why yes I am..... I really didn't expect much from a plumber. I've been victim to some opportunistic plumbers. When you have water running all over the place and it's the end of the day, what are you going to do? You get gouged... you bend over and take it. These guys are priced a little higher than some of its competitors, but I was willing to try them since they were willing to come sooner than everyone else that quoted a four hour window at the end of the day. (First sign of decent service). Then when they arrived, they went straight to work and were very clear on what they thought was problem. What they told me made sense. (Second sign of good service) They did the best they could and said, "if it continues to give you a problem, give us a call." (darn... I'm going to drown.) The next day, the problem didn't seem solved so I called them back. They responded almost immediately, came right out, took another look, and yielded different results. They fixed the issue.... and they didn't give me another bill for the second visit. (Wow...mind blown). read more

1st Choice Plumbing continues to deliver. Eric came to clear our lines, performed the test needed to fix our problem. He always explains everything in detailed and lets us know how much it will be before he does anything. Their price is very very good, service is excellent, if you have any problems, rest assured this company is grade A, honest and guarantee's all their work. Thank you 1st Choice for fixing our problems! Bottom line: RECOMMENDED. read more

I had a slow drain from my washing machine that caused it to overflow. Based on the good reviews here I made and appointment for Eric to come out and clear the line. He did a fine job clearing the clog and a thorough job of cleaning up the area where he worked. He was friendly and courteous, and his rates were very fair, too. I've been in this house for over 30 years and have had a few experiences where I needed a plumber's help. I've never found one that I wanted to be my "go to guy" for plumbing problems - until now. Thanks, Eric - great job! read more

We have needed a great plumber and have finally found them with 1st Choice. Eric and Rick are friendly, honest, professional and do great work. We had a leak in our wall, called them and they came out the same day to fix the problem - our plumber who did our remodel a few years ago before we found 1st Choice Plumbing did a really bad job, so we keep having to fix problems. So glad we found them! read more

Eric Sandbeck, owner of 1st Choice plumbing, is a standout! We had the pleasure of finding Eric during a very unfortunate sewage backup at my father in laws property in Sherman Oaks. He was incredibly helpful in guiding us through a very difficult situation which we were navigating long distance. He actually answers his own phone, is responsive, punctual and represents the essence of true customer service! We are very grateful for the previous yelp reviews in helping us find Eric and just want to add that he is everything you will need. Go in confidence!! read more

Great company! Thanks for your help with my plumbing needs, Eric and Rick! My parents use these guys as well and referred me. They were helpful and patient, and got the job done quickly! Five star review read more

I highly recommend 1st Choice Plumbing. Eric is extremely professional and courteous. Recently he repaired a cracked drain pipe, relocated the clean out and took care of a stubborn clog. His work was immaculate and he did a good job minimizing the amount of incidental repair work to the cabinets and drywall. He also gave me good advice with respect to notifying my insurance company regarding potential water damage. Thanks, Eric!!! read more

Eric responded to my quote request quickly, arrived on time and installed our garbage disposal easily. Nice guy-- thank you Eric!

They came out and did a great job. They are clean and well organized. I was very pleased with them and I will call them back. They replaced my sink faucet. It was a small job, but they did it well. They also back their work with a warranty. I also liked that they didn't think my job was too small to come out and make an effort. It's nice to hear that any job is worth doing. read more

Eric is indeed the best plumber we've ever hired. His honesty, integrity and professional work ethic keeps him in our file of the best service providers. We look forward to hiring him again in the future. read more

Eric and Ric were both friendly and professional. We called them for installing a sub-meter for our sewer / water usage separation. Price was high but I think it might be about the same anywhere else. They came and did the job in a few hours. Fingers crossed that we will see some savings on our sewer usage thru LADWP by installing the sub-meter. They took care of the permit as well. They are a good team. Thank you for helping us with the sub-meter install. read more

1st choice plumbing - Sub-meter installation (separate sewer meter for LADWP) - Plumbing Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Great service and pricing! Eric and Rick showed up on short notice and took care of the blockage (wife very happy!). Both guys were very courteous and knowledgeable of my problem and took the time to explain what was happening in my systems before the repair was made. I will definitely refer 1st Choice Plumbing in the future! read more

We recently purchased a home in the 818 and this is our third appointment with them within the past 2 months. The repeating business should say it all! All have been very good experiences. My wife took care of the first two given I was at work, and I was able to meet them during the third visit. Very prompt, courteous, and professional. Also very great at responding right away. First two visits involved fixing various components of the sprinklers (two completely different breaks) and the third was fixing our water heater. Would recommend these as the go to guys for your plumbing needs in the valley. read more

Eric & Rick are the best plumbers I have ever used. They are professional, friendly and honest guys! I have used them 3 times in the past 2 years. They tell you exactly what needs to be done and give you a reasonable price. They do a great job! I would definitely recommend 1st Choice Plumbing. Excellent Customer Service to Eric & Rick! Joie in Reseda read more

They were really good! They sent a plumber the afternoon that I had called. He was very nice and knowledgable. Their price was reasonable

My home is in escrow. The inspection report said I needed a certified licensed plumber to come out and assess a possible leaky sink drain and to re grout a few tiles in the shower. Eric came almost immediately for a FREE estimate. After watching the water run for a bit, Eric said there was no leak and that no work was needed. He also told me the shower was fine and did not need any re grouting. WOW!!! I'm blown away at his honesty and integrity. Eric gave me a receipt stating everything was fine and that if I ever needed plumbing repairs in the future he would be glad to be there for me. GREAT PLUMBER!!!!! read more

1st Choice does it again!!!! During renovation of my master bath I discovered a crack in the vent pipe of the shower drain. Eric was quick to diagnose the problem and quote the job. Eric showed up on time and got straight to work. It wasn't the easiest of jobs as they had to jack hammer through my foundation to get to the root of the problem. Once through there was even more trouble below the foundation as the old cast iron pipes had pretty much rusted completely through. Eric and his team was able to replace all the bad drain pipes with modern ABS to ensure this problem would never return. I can't speak highly enough about Eric, his team and 1st Choice Plumbing. They are always my first call for anything I can't handle on my own. Thank you Eric! read more

Eric and Ric are first class plumbers! I have used them twice. The first time was to snake out the drain in my lawn, before El nino arrived! They did this quickly and efficiently for a good price. The second time was to give an estimate for a problem with our downstairs toilet which had been installed after we got new flooring. The wax ring became compromised and we had a slow leak that was creeping up the wall from under the floor boards. Next time I would not have the flooring people install the toilet!! Eric gave an estimate for re-installation, too. When we were ready to put the toilet back, I called Eric. The day to re-install Eric and Ric called me because they were going to be EARLY!!! They came in did the work, including a little extra trick they know to not have more problems with loose bolts further down the road, and were out in short order. What I have now is a professionally installed toilet that I do not anticipate any problems with! Important to also note: they were true to their estimate. I highly recommend these plumbers! read more

I called 1st Choice Plumbing from the reviews they got on Yelp. Now I know why they got all five stars! Rick and Eric were very professional and they did the job in a timely manner. I would recommend 1st Choice because they definitely have a new customer.. Myself! read more

I called 1st Choice Plumbing last December for a leaking bathroom faucet and backed up main drain pipe. Rick and Eric showed up on time and took care of the plumbing work in a very professional way. I was really impressed by their work, so after that I called them whenever I needed any plumbing work done. A week ago the same bathroom tub faucet started to leak again. I called 1st Choice Plumbing, They showed up on time the following day and replaced the cartridge with a new unit. I offered to pay for their time, but they refused to take any money as they considered the work to be covered by their one year parts and labor warranty. I am very impressed the way these two partners treat their customers. It is very hard to find plumbers who are honest, professional and knowledgeable in their work. I highly recommend their service. Thank you guys for your help whenever I needed one. read more

Great service! And prompt response. I was able to get a fast appointment and representative came on time and took care of my clogged toilet quick and easy. Affordable too! read more