Yaro dropped by on schedule to look at a leaking exterior faucet. After tightening an existing fitting the leak was eliminated, with no need for replacement of any parts. I highly recommend Yaro and plan on using his services to replace shut off valves under our sinks. read more

Five stars for the super quick responsiveness and turnaround time. Our water didn't get warm one morning (taking a cold shower was horrible), and we called PG&E to see if it was something with the gas line, and they took a look and confirmed it wasn't. We then called Better Home, and they came by quickly to take a look and mentioned some stuff about our water heater, and we decided to get a new one since it was already 15 years old. They brought a new water heater and replaced it, and took our old one out. Super efficient. In regards to the price, it was what it was, but I looked up the water heater and it wasn't a super crazy markup to what they charged us plus labor, so I'm not complaining. read more

I had a very minor hint of gas smell near the earthquake emergency valve at the gas meter. I called PG&E to check it out and they confirmed a leak at the earthquake valve side so they shut off gas until I made the repair. Yaro responded to my quote request on Yelp and provided a quote based off my photo. He had a window available within the next hr and was able to identify and seal the earthquake valve elbow part better. I am thankful for his speedy repair and PG&E was able to come back same day to turn the gas back on. Yaro's rate was competitive and has a 1 year labor warranty. There was an error date on the receipt so I'm just waiting for the revised receipt with the correct date. Other than that, I'm so glad to find him and would call him back for any plumbing issues. read more

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Yaro is easily the best plumber I've worked with. When a pipe started leaking in my ceiling two days before Christmas Eve, I called him first thing in the morning and he was out the same afternoon. He diagnosed and fixed the issue quickly--completely done and paid within 45 minutes (at great value)! As a woman, having workers in your home can sometimes be stressful, however Yaro was professional, kind, and respectful. I felt completely at ease having him in my home. He saved my holidays and will be my go-to plumber from now on. Highly recommend. read more

Prompt reply, clearly explained and gave reasonable estimate, came on time to do the work and completed as expected.

Yaro quickly responded to my request to replace the main water stop ball valve with a quote. Upon arrival he mentioned the pictures I provided didn't show a section that is more complicated so it will be extra charge. This is understandable since other plumbers mentioned the same. (I did add a third picture with the full view of surrounding pipes, but I don't remember if I added this new picture before or after Yaro's quote.) After showing him another quote from competitors, we agreed on a new price, and he went to buy necessary parts and came back to complete the job. I circled the part in picture which I believe is the extra work he needs to perform. He is very friendly and seems knowledgeable on the matters. read more

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Yaro is the best plumber I've ever worked with. We've had him out to the house several times to fix various plumbing issues. He always goes above and beyond. Most recently, we needed to replace a toilet and Yaro helped me source one that fit both my preferences and my budget, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Yaro even came out on a Saturday, spent extra time troubleshooting to make sure everything was perfect, and didn't leave until it was completely right. Yaro is a true professional: reliable, punctual, and an excellent communicator who promptly responds to texts and explains things clearly. He's not just skilled at what he does; he's genuinely a good person who takes pride in his work. His son also works with him, and he is equally polite, thoughtful, and hardworking. It's a great family team and local business that we will call anytime we have something plumbing related come up in the house. Thank you Yaro! read more

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Yaro did a great job for us. He handled a major drain cleaning project and later completed two additional jobs, all with solid results. He was prompt, communicated clearly throughout, and the quality of work was excellent. Would definitely recommend. read more

Yaro is the best. We had a leak under the sink at the junction of drain pipe and our garbage disposal, and he said he would come look at it for us without charging us yet. He told us that if we elect to have him work on it, there's a $250 minimum fee, which we ok'd. When he pulled it apart, he found a piece of metal. (Another plumber had tried to diagnose this from our video and said we needed a new disposal motor. Seemed excessive off the bat.) I'm so glad we got Yaro and he was able to come out so quickly, and that he found the issue right away. Yaro is prompt, clear, professional, and fairly priced. Will be happy to go to him in the future for our plumbing needs! Excellent experience all around. read more

I'd give 10 stars if they'd let me! I never write reviews, but this guy is incredible. We'd used him before and found his expertice to be excellent. So when we thought there was a major water leak, we called in a panic and Yaro came out that afternoon, even earlier than he had promised. Yaro did a very thorough check and after finally determining that we didn't actually have a leak, he refused to accept any money for his troubles. Yaro's integrity is off the charts and he is now my go to person for any plumbing related problems. read more

Yaro was so fast and responsive! Came over same day and fixed my problem. Thank you very much!

After forty years our KWC shower valve/mixer no longer completely shut off the flow of water. A small leak, but a leak nonetheless. After a false start with a different plumbing contractor I called Yaro. He replied promptly, did research and discovered that parts were no longer available for our old valve. He sourced a new valve, cut through the sheet rock behind the shower, removed the old valve (a process complicated by some odd carpentry behind the sheet rock), installed the new valve and repaired the sheet rock. All I have to do is paint! The work was well done and the price was reasonable for the amount of effort -- four hours! -- required. A pleasant, professional experience. read more

Yaro is very responsive and shows up on time. He and Chris are very courteous, reliable, and professional. Recently hired him for two separate repairs. Made a spot-on assessment of the problem and provided a reasonable estimate. He did a very thorough and A+ compliant, up-to-code plumbing work vs. the original homebuilder's work. Especially from a licensed Plumber. A big thank you for the great job and peace of mind read more

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Yaro replaced PRV and shutoff valve. Wonderful experience all around. Communication was top notch and on point. He came on time the day after we communicated and did the work with no issues. True professional and will definitely contact him for any future plumbing needs. Cost was very competitive compared to others. Thank you Yaro! read more

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Excellent. Came quickly and fixed it quickly. Super nice guy. Came out, found the part, and replaced it. Highly recommended!

I had an emergency plumbing fix on a Sunday afternoon. Yaro Yanakiev of Better Home Plumbing Services contacted me through my Yelp inquiry and was at my house within an hour. He quickly diagnosed the problem and had it fixed in another hour for a price I thought was very fair. And he did not charge me extra for coming out on a Sunday either. He was very clear about how I can save money in the future, and I appreciated his honesty. I will be saving his number for the next time I need a good plumber! Highly recommend. read more

Our water heater broke in the morning. My husband found Yaro on Yelp and it was the best decision he's made all year. Yaro not only came out to inspect it that day but he also installed a new water heater SAME DAY and gave us a reasonable price. As a mom with a new baby, this means the absolute world to us. He also came back a few days later when we had some issues with our water pressure and he took care of it easy peasy. 10 out of 10 would recommend him to anyone that needs plumbing assistance. read more

Yaro is hands down the best plumber I've worked with. He is honest, knowledgeable, communicative and beyond. We wanted a second opinion after being told we need to replace our entire plumbing. Yaro took the time to inspect the entire crawl space, run tests, and ensured us we didn't need to replace anything but make small repairs. With full confidence, I recommend Yaro for any plumbing work you may need. read more

Highly recommended!!! Yaro offered to come out the same day even though it was not an emergency. He was very professional and courteous. He was able to fix both my bathroom sink and bathtub drain in only 15 minutes, and kindly refused to take any payment. I would definitely hire him for future jobs. He is clearly an honest person in addition to being an expert plumber. read more

After exhausting my efforts to unclog a drain myself, I decided to seek professional assistance. I contacted several plumbers for Moraga, but received no response or were unable to schedule an appointment. However, Better Home Plumbing responded promptly and provided an estimate for unclogging a shower drain and toilet. I spoke with Yaro, who informed me that he could arrive either at the end of the day around 7:00 PM or tomorrow morning, as he was already booked. We mutually agreed on the morning appointment. Yaro thoroughly assessed the situation and inquired about the nature of the clog. He provided an estimate and accepted my payment. He promptly commenced the work and completed the task in 25 minutes. Yaro demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness. He explained each step of the process and ensured my satisfaction before leaving. I highly recommend him as my preferred plumber for both my residence and rental properties. Yaro is a dedicated and efficient professional who operates with integrity and provides exceptional service. I strongly advise you to request his guaranteed service. Yaro always remove his shoes before entering my home. read more

Yaro at Better Home Plumbing is my go-to plumber! I first reached out to him when an anti siphon valve in my backyard was leaking. Yaro replaced the old valve promptly and reliably. I later reached out to Yaro to repair and reconnect some gas pipes after PG&E did some emergency disconnects for a gas leak. Yaro did proper testing and discovered that reconnecting the pipes to the very old gas-powered swimming pool heater would cause more leaks due to wear on the old pipes that were underground. He outlined some options for me (including replacing the old pipes), and I was able to choose the lower cost option of leaving those pipes disconnected. (I primarily depend on pool solar for heating the swimming pool.) Since then, Yaro has continued to reliably address my plumbing needs like installing a new kitchen faucet and garbage disposal. I highly recommend Yaro and Better Home Plumbing! read more

We had a terrible leak in our kitchen sink on a Saturday evening- turning off the water didn't stop it. We panicked and found Yaro on yelp. My husband called him with 5 minutes before closing and he asked for our address and came immediately! He fixed the issue on the spot and came back the next morning to install a new faucet. He even brought us options at different price points. Unbelievably great service. He was professional, reliable, efficient,.. couldn't recommend him enough!!! Thank you Yaro! read more

Of course right on Thanksgiving we would discover that our sewer line was blocked. Yaro was available to come over within an hour of my call and showed up promptly. Unfortunately, the blockage was out of reach of his snake so he couldn't fix the problem. Yaro refused to take any compensation, neither money, wine, or whatever. Yaro has fixed issues for us before, including noticing a leak in our crawl space we were unaware of that saved us from worse problems later. You will not find a more honest or knowledgeable plumber around. Look no further, Yaro is a trusted partner and should be your first call. read more

They were able to come same day and fix my clogged sewer line. Great service at a great price!

An exterior faucet was leaking, called Yaro at 1pm, got in touch with him right away and he came by at 5pm and replaced the leaking faucet. read more

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Yaro was prompt to respond, and diligently fixed the plumbing issues in my home. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. Five stars from me! read more

My kitchen sink was leaking and I had purchased an under the sink water filtration system. Yaro came over and diagnose the the faucet had to be changed and he gave me recommendations on the type of faucet that would last for a long time. So I purchased the faucet from Costco and called him when the faucet arrived. He showed up on time for our appointment and replaced the faucet. He then drilled a hole on the kitchen counter and installed the filtration system under the sink. Everything went smoothly and we haven't noticed any leak or issues with the kitchen sink. read more

I highly recommend Yaro. He is dependable, communicative, and informative. I heard a dripping sound inside my wall behind the shower.! He offered to come the same day. I thought the cost of services were reasonable. He was very friendly to my cats and thoughtful about not letting them out of the house. read more

Yaro is a wonderful business person. I called him today to check out my water heater, which isn't working at my rental. He came within 30 minutes and diagnosed the problem. Unfortunately, my landlord did not want to go forward with Yaro because my landlord says he has a water heater to replace this one (I probably should have called my landlord first, although I did text him the day before calling Yaro to say the water heater wasn't working and he didn't get back to me....). I asked Yaro if I could pay him for his time coming out and he said it was free. Thank you Yaro and sorry if I caused a wasted visit!! I'll definitely call on you in the future for my own home's plumbing needs. read more

I have recommend Yaro to several neighbors. He is the best Plumber I knew in Tri-valley area.

Thank you so much for such wonderful service and support! Feel so great to work with such people and things done in house...BEST !

Yaro deserves all the five stars Yelp ratings that he already accumulated. I called around noon. I was told to expect visit after four on same day. He showed up 10 minutes early. He wasn't familiar with uncommon European brand of in-wall toilet water tank installed in my home. Its internal flush mechanism was made of probably over twenty small hard-to-reach plastic parts. But Yaro solved that puzzle, identified the issue's root cause, and addressed it in about 45 minutes including the time I took to locate the product documentation. I will definitely call Yaro back if I have another plumbing issue. read more

I am remodeling my kitchen and wanted to convert from an electric stove top to a gas range. Hence, I needed a gas line ran. I received a few quotes from other licensed plumbing contractors. To accommodate the addition of a gas range, all indicated I needed to upgrade my entire gas line running from the meter to the water heater at opposite end of house. The expense, based on those quotes, was not worth it. I was disappointed and was considering staying electric. However, I got one last quote from Yaro at Better Homes Plumbing. Surprisingly, Yaro did not try to sell me on upgrading the entire gas line. Rather, his solution was to install a tee at the meter and simply run a separate (and shorter) line to the range. HIs estimate was reasonable and at my budget. I was happy and told him to go for it! Yaro was on top of communications and he and his assistant did a great job in a professional manner. I highly recommend Better Home Plumbing Services and will be using them again in the future! read more

I contacted Yaro through Yelp after I discovered that our sink was leaking. Yaro was more organized in his communication as compared to some other businesses who also responded on Yelp. Most importantly, he had an available slot to come by and take a look at our sink on the same day. He showed up as promised. He was very clear upfront that his initial visit to diagnose the issue is complimentary. Once he figured out what the issue was, he gave us a quote which we accepted. He had next day availability to come and fix it. He showed up on time, fixed the issue quickly, even wiped the area with some mold repellant solution. It's been over a week since then and so far, the leak has not returned. I highly recommend Yaro for his clear communication, his punctuality and the quality of his work. read more

I recently hired Yaro to help fix a leaking pipe and the wall that had been damaged from the leak . Yaro was amazing throughout, communicated clearly and did a great and timely job both fixing the leak and the wall for a very reasonable price . Would definitely hire him again ! read more

I needed to have our outside faucet fixed as it was leaking. The last plumber I used was no longer servicing plumbing jobs. I sent a request using Yelp Projects Workspace. I received a very quick response from Yaro that he was able to come out for an estimate and same day service. He arrived at the time promised, did a quick look, and fixed the leak within 90 minutes. He also noticed another leak on the irrigation line that would require another day to come back and complete. He came back and fixed it on a Sunday! His rates were competitive, even for an ASAP job, and a Sunday finish. I highly recommend Yaro and Better Home Plumbing Services! read more

Amazing service. I wasn't quite prepared - I had promised to have the trench for the water main open and ready, but hadn't done it all. Yaro did not complain, grabbed a shovel and did this extra work despite the hot sun and all. It was an additional half work work. Another hour later I had a new water main! Super happy and thankful! read more

Another excellent service by Yaroslav and Better Home, thank you! Yaro responded to our request for leaking gas heater on Saturday morning. He was done replacing the heater by noon. Excellent job! Highly recommended. read more

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I called Better Home Plumbing Services a couple days before Christmas to help install a new refrigerator line shut off valve. Yaro dropped by the same-day to assess the job and returned the following morning with a helper to have the job completed. He was respectful of my time and arrived within the provided 1 hour window on both days. He quoted fair rates and he was also more than tolerant/accommodating of my curious young children looking over his shoulder. I will definitely be using Yaro for any and all future plumbing needs. read more

I requested an emergency repair of a gas line to my house where the emergency shutoff valve was leaking and PGE shut off my gas until i got it fixed. No heat in my house, or hot water or ability to cook. Yaro came right out, assessed the issue, ran back out to get the parts and fixed it all within a few hours with no issues. I am extremely grateful to them, thanks for you help! read more