Super responsive - came out the day we called. Very respectful of our house - he took off his shoes when he came into our house (we didn't ask) and was careful to be quiet while the baby was sleeping. He offered to go get the needed part at 4 pm on a Friday. Very diligent in following up with the remaining work. We will definitely hire him again! read more

Please don't hire Bebe. He belongs to us!!! OK so we love him and used his service multiple times. His definitely our go to person. read more

Bebe came to the house in an emergency on incredibly short notice, did a fantastic job, and only did the repair but left the fixture in a much better shape than he had found it. In addition to being a consummate professional and amazingly versatile he is also a very engaging person. The highest recommendation isn't high enough. read more

I have now hired Bebe for 3 very different projects around the house (plumbing, cabinetry, and weatherproofing) and he has completed all of them expertly and efficiently. I have yet to encounter something he can't tackle and he is always courteous and professional. He is also easy to get a hold of and has always worked me in to his schedule right away. He is most definitely my first go to when a project exceeds my own very limited know how and capabilities. read more

After another plumber gave us lacklustre service leaving our shower vibrating _more_ than it had before he came, we called Bebe. Bebe was willing to come the same day but we decided the next day would be better due to babies napping. He came on time and worked with us to fix a couple of issues, one requiring he make a trip to the store for a special part. We're very happy with his work and look forward to using him for future projects! read more

I had an emergency water leak issue (self-created when I drilled a drywall screw into a baseboard stud that had a water pipe in it) this past weekend, in particular, I noticed the problem Sunday afternoon and immediately turned off the water and ran to Yelp to try to find a miracle. I would normally have waited until Monday because I know trying to find someone who could solve my problem that late on Sunday was going to be difficult and costly, but I had a full schedule of work and other stuff that would have made that very difficult. Well I found my miracle...Bebe from Bebe construction. I don't know why I picked him of all the plumbers that populated my scream, but I am so glad I did. Initially I called him and he didn't answer, so I just assumed he was not available and I hung up without leaving a message and went in search of another plumber, but my phone rang back a few minutes later and it was Bebe. I carefully explained my problem as it involved more than just plumbing, the hole I created was lodged in a very difficult spot which would require someone with building skills as well as plumbing knowledge. Bebe said he could fix the problem and be there in a little bit as he was finishing up another job. I was hopeful he would come through and save my household from a night without water and he told me to text him my address. I waited patiently for an hour and then he called me back to let me know he would be there soon. I was so relieved when he showed up, and once he saw the issue, I had supreme confidence he could fix it. He had the right tools, and he had the experience to create a fix to my problem, and in 2 hours, it was all complete. I had asked for a cost estimate when I initially called him and he gave me a range, so I ran to the ATM to get some cash, and he stuck to the estimate he provided which was completely reasonable for what I would have expected for someone coming to my house on a Sunday evening on short notice. More importanty, I discovered he is much more than a plumber, he can do so much more and I plan on using him in the future for other projects I have, so in a way, my mistake and emergency issue may have been a blessing in disguise. Bebe is an experienced, hard working man, and a good person as well. I always try to find a balance in leaving people to do their work, but I also love talking to people to, so I got a chance at the end to speak with Bebe extensively and got along great with him. Don't hesitate to call him if you want someone you can trust in your house and working on your house. read more

We have also used Bebe primarily as a plumber, but based on those experiences I would call him for other jobs too. Bebe comes promptly when I need him. He's professional, friendly and, most importantly of course, he always FIXES THE PROBLEM. As if this weren't all you could ask, his rates are very reasonable too. You will find this gentleman a pleasure to have in your home and you won't be wondering if he'll get the job done or how terrible the bill will be. read more

Found Bebe on BPN when I was looking for a plumber. Had a leaky "big pipe under the sink" (can you tell I know nothing about plumbing?) and needed someone out ASAP. After getting another estimate on the job that sounded dubious, we called Bebe. This guy couldn't be nicer or more courteous. He came over in a matter of hours and fixed the problem like a pro. No weird recommendations that involved opening up a wall (like the another plumber suggested). Hate dealing with plumbing, but at least now I know someone to call that I feel good about and trust. read more

Bebe deserves all of the excellent reviews I've seen here! He came by on the weekend. He was thorough, and the price was reasonable! I would recommend him whole-heartedly, and without reservation. read more

Bebe put a new water heater in for me this past week - he was on time, on budget, and did a fantastic job. It is great to work with someone who takes pride in the quality of work he does, and I would hire him again, no question. In particular, Bebe is really good at analyzing what needs to be done - he doesn't just do stuff and hope it works, and I have found that is a difficult characteristic to find lately. read more

Had a kitchen drain pipe that kept clogging because there wasn't enough downhill slope to the sewer. I called Bebe (who had been recommended by co-workers) and arranged a visit for the next morning. He gave me a bid that was significantly lower than the other one I got, then worked through the weekend to fix the problem! read more

We call on Bebe whenever we need a plumber and will never use anyone else. He is always responsive, quick, professional, and more than reasonable - he charges a lot less than other plumbers for much better work! Most recently we needed a toilet replaced, which he came and did on a Sunday for no extra charge. While he was at it, he fixed the water pressure and unclogged the drain in the basin - at no cost! We've recommended him to various neighbors who are all very happy with his work. I highly recommend you save yourself time, money and headaches and call him for your projects. read more

Found Bebe Construction through a neighbor who was having a new water heater put in. Bebe came over the following weekend and did a stellar job of installing a new hot water recirculating pump, a bathroom fixture, and made some other adjustments to things around the house that needed attention. There were of course some complications due to the way things were originally installed (by whomever built the house); But Bebe figured out the best way to fix it, which included fabricating some custom small parts on-site. We are really happy to have found Bebe Construction; They did the job right, are trustworthy, and skilled. His rates are very fair considering the quality of work and timely fashion in which the job was done. I will definitely be calling Bebe again whenever we need repairs or installation work done. read more

Ene stopped by the next day and unclogged my bathtub pipe using a pipe-snake all the way to the main line. He seemed very thorough with the pipe-snake and even cleaned the tub before leaving. He was careful to go under the crawspace of the house to inspect the pipe from the outside first. I would definitely call him again for plumbing issues. His card says he does custom remodelling too. To reach Bebe Construction call 510-566-6685. read more

Bebe is spectacular! No need to look elsewhere if you are in need of a plumber or help around the house. We had Bebe over several times to handle multiple plumbing issues and he also installed an instant filtered hot and cold water faucet into our countertop and he is completely reliable, trustworthy and professional. Lastly, he is extremely responsive which is important if you have an urgent matter. read more

I called Bebe this morning after another contractor I had scheduled to help me replace my sump pump (Bart from Bart's Pluming, also listed here on Yelp!) called and cancelled at the last minute. Bebe came by in just over an hour and completed the job in under 2 hours.If you're reading this review looking for someone who can replace your sump pump for a reasonable rate, on budget and ahead of time, I'd definitely go with Bebe. He has my highest recommendation and I will definitely use him again if necessary. read more

Friends of ours recommended Bebe for our plumbing needs. But when he arrived to survey the job, he discovered that we needed something entirely different than we had thought, involving construction and electrical work. Bebe did it all, was prompt and thorough, did great work, and for a really reasonable price. We are thrilled and will be calling him again and again. read more

Bebe owns his own business and therefore is personally responsible for all his work unlike roto rooter or other corporations. He arrived 30 MINUTES after we called ON A SUNDAY!!! He gave us an AMAZING price and fixed or sink for free after noticing a problem and gave us great advice on how to save money on our water bill as well as avoid future problems. He is a great business owner and a great guy! SUPPORT your local business and give him a call. Save money and have a personal relationship with your plumber, you'll be glad if an emergency need pops up. Seriously, we are FIVE girls with ONE bathroom. HE SAVED OUR FRIENDSHIPS!!!! bebeconstruction@yahoo... or (510)566-6685 Check him out on the Berkeley Parent Network, great reviews there too read more

Amazing work ethic! Available quickly when called, and then arrived promptly. Completed the work proficiently and cheerfully. Honored his estimate. Cleaned up the work area responsibly. I'd hire again and recommend to others. read more

Bebe is awesome. Skilled, courteous, reliable and flexible. We found Bebe through the Berkeley parents network when we were looking for a plumber. Although he is actually a licensed contractor - so you end up getting much more than just a plumber. We had a leaking refrigerator and no cold water when we moved into our new house, and he came that evening at 8pm (since both my husband and I work full time) and fixed it. A month later, we had a clogged sink drain and Bebe came within a couple of days. After snaking the drain and that not working, he spent hours trying to diagnose the problem. Finally, he dug up the ground at the back of our house and found that the pipe was actually broken and leaking, and that something (likely a tree root) was actually stuck in the pipes. He helped diagnose the real issue. When he realized this was beyond the scope of what he could do, he was honest about this and let us know that we would need a plumber/sewer company that could come out with a camera in order to fully diagnose and repair the problem. We highly recommend Bebe to anyone with plumbing needs. read more

I called Bebe last week and described my problem to him. I need to have 2 bathrooms flloors replaced (water damage). I described the problem to him in more detail. He asked me to call him back last Sunday to give him my address so that he could come out tomorrow. I called him back and he didn't remember talking to me and the I had to describe the problem all over. He then proceded to tell me that he was too busy to come out and give me a quote let alone take on the job. Very unprofessional. read more

Called Bebe on Sunday afternoon. He came in 30 minutes. Small leak in wax gasket in upstairs toilet. Not only fixed that but noticed drain not well anchored so he fixed that too. In and out and cleaned up in less than an hour. Bebe is the best. read more

Our first experience with Bebe was when he came to work on a backed up sink/garbage disposal. He came the same day, fixed the problem, and charged a very reasonable rate. So when we decided to remodel our bathroom, we gave him a call. We couldn't be happier with the results. He did personalized, high quality work, and was very easy to work with. Also quite reliable, and a good value to boot - what's not to like about that?! There were many times during the project where he steered us in the right direction, avoiding potentially costly mistakes. I can't say enough good things about him: we will always call Bebe first! read more

I can't recommend Bebe strongly enough. He showed up exactly on time and fixed the problem (which several other plumbers we called either didn't know what to do about or gave us astronomic estimates) in 3.5 hours for $350 (another guys asked for $1,300+). Bebe was very quick, professional, and courteous. He patiently explained what the problem was and how he fixed it, and was overall wonderful to work with. We will definitely use his services in the future. read more

I would use his services anytime. Not only is he prompt and courteous but thorough and honest. We initially wanted and estimate for a small plumbing job. Bebe arrived on the day we called, a Saturday evening, with tools in hand and went to work. He explained what he was doing and what caused the problem. He also made suggestions for proper maintenance to the system. And just as important as his professionalism was the fact that he was fair when it came to his fee. The problem is fixed but we will definitely have him back for other projects. read more

Wow - I called him about our tragically clogged bathtub/shower (the tub was halfway full of disgusting water) at 9 a.m. and he was here at 11 - and had told me he'd come immediately if it was that urgent. He fixed it in half an hour, left it clean, and charged a reasonable price. As good as it gets. read more

I was so happy to find a plumber I can really depend on with Bebe Construction. I had used a couple of other people in the past, but the quality of their work didn't last and problems resurfaced. Bebe has always been able to come over quickly and does an excellent job. Now before I call, I go through the whole house to see if there is anything I can add to his list because he does a great, efficient job with everything. He's very thorough, answers my questions, and is a pleasure to do business with! read more

We had a problem with our older bathroom sink and had a very popular rooter type company to clear or replace the trap. They botched it badly and damaged the sink. Thinking we were going to have to buy a new sink, my wife found Bebe who was on a job in another city but said he could take a look on his way home to Castro Valley. He looked, and when he said he could fix it, I asked when could he start, how long, how much , etc...he said "I could start now". ...two hours later fixed. Nice guy, hard worker, he knew what he was doing. read more

Bebe Construction is in a class of its own. Knowledgeable, dependable, and anxious to please the customer, Bebe did an incredible job repairing my deck -- and at a reasonable price. I would recommend him without hesitation. read more

Bebe was recommended by a friend I trust in the area. I have a 70 year old home, recently purchased, and the shower stall desperately needed repair, which I thought was going to cost thousands. Bebe came over and looked at it, measured, made recommendations, we discussed, he ordered, set dates and did a magnificent job. The shower looks great, clean inside and out with a brand new door. Materials and labor were under $1,000 and Bebe cleaned everything up beautifully. I'm using him again to redo my kitchen sink wall faucet. Bebe's great to work with and I highly recommend him. The reason for the 4 stars is it's sometimes difficult to get a timely response. That's not generally a problem for me and I do follow up. At times he's out of the country, occasionally for several weeks, which may explain the difficulty. That said, he does keep his word and follows through. When it comes to plumbing, I totally trust Bebe and have recommended him to others as well. read more

Called them. Was asked to send a text. Never heard back. They must not want the business.

We hired Bebe to remove an outside deck on our second story house which was in poor condition. This included stucco work, painting, relocating an outdoor light fixture and installing and framing a new window. He did all the work himself. He was prompt, pleasant, and neat. I would use him again and recommend him. He is a find! read more

had an emergency leak in our main water line. called bebe and he was able to come out within an hour. he is a licensed contractor so he is not the cheapest option. however he worked fast, professionally and it cost about $350. the reason i went with his expertise is that i had someone else working on the pipe previously and they were unable to fix the leak. within 1.5 hours he had it contained and the water is finally back on. bebe can be reached at:510.886.2880 bebeconstruction@yahoo.com read more

Bebe came to my house when my kitchen sink would not drain; I was also having problems with two toilets. In addition to dealing expeditiously with these three problems, he noticed my sliding glass door in the kitchen was not working right, and before I could say anything, he took that off, and fixed that, too! Really great service..I am thrilled... read more

If you are looking for a very knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy person who can fix multiple things, then look no further than Bebe. I called him first when we noticed a water puddle under our water heater and he came out and did a great job of fixing the issue. I have used him already for a few other jobs and will continue using him whenever we need to get something new done or something fixed in and around the house. And he is very reasonably priced as well. read more

Bebe Construction does excellent work for a reasonable price. I needed a plumber yesterday to fix a broken kitchen sink faucet and, after trying two other plumbers who couldn't come out the same day, called Bebe based on a neighbor's recommendation. Couldn't be more pleased! He juggled his schedule to make it work, stuck with the job until it was completed (including two trips to buy the needed parts) and charged a very fair price. Great to finally have a plumber I can reply on, and will definitely use him again. read more

We bought a new, built-in dishwasher, but we needed plumbing and cabinetry work to make it all happen. After consulting Berkeley Parents' Network, Yelp and the CA Contractors License Board, I called BEBE Construction on a holiday Monday to inquire about the possibility of help with both the plumbing and construction aspects of the installation. Mr. Topirlan, owner of BEBE construction, called back within the hour and set up a time to come to our home later that day. Mr. Topirlan arrived on time, assessed the situation and proposed a few different ways to address our lack of cabinetry for our built-in dishwasher, and then gave us a quote for time and materials. We agreed on an approach, and when the installation day arrived (today!), Mr. Topirlan again arrived on time, worked quickly and neatly, and even went out to purchase a (much lower priced) replacement for the incompatible power cord that we'd obtained. He also tested the dishwasher, showed us the key components of the machine and took all of the packaging materials out of our house. In addition, Mr. Topirlan was very considerate of our neighbors and the tight parking situation in our lower Oakland hills neighborhood. He was an absolute joy to work with, and charged us what he quoted in his initial visit. The experience was so entirely stress-free that we're now considering moving our kitchen remodel project from the dream phase to implementation - with Mr. Topirlan's help, of course! read more

Bebe came the same day I called, restored water pressure to my kitchen sink, fixed the leak beneath, replaced a broken faucet and repaired the water damaged mess below. He is prompt, courteous, honest and reasonably priced. When I found a tiny leak later he came right back and fixed it. He is the only plumber I will use from now on. read more

Bebe was willing to come to my house on a Sunday to address an emergency that required several hours of work. He arrived in record speed, worked very hard, and did an excellent job. He left the house in meticulous shape. I can't imagine better, more professional service. I was highly impressed. read more

Bebe is AMAZING! I had just moved into a new house and the sump pump was not working. With the heaviest storm in years forcasted to arrive the next day, I found Bebe on yelp and bpn. I called him at 6:45AM - and he answered! I explained the situation to him, I was already in the office, but he was able to access through the side yard. Bebe went my house in the early afternoon, assessed he situation and called me at work to explain what was needed. He agreed to go ahead and purchase the new sump pump and install it. He then said he would call me approximately 40 minutes prior to completion, so that I would not have to leave work early! When I arrived at home, he filled the pump and demonstrated how it functioned ad the out-flow. GREAT JOB! Bebe made it all so easy. I ended up at home the next day when the storm hit, and was able to see that that pump worked perfectly! Thank goodness Bebe was able to come out and install it the same day, or else I would be dealing with flooding and water damage. I would definitely call Bebe again for future needs. He is professional, responsive, has a pleasant personality and is also great at explaining and showing how things work. He even called the next day to check on the status! Thank you Bebe! read more