Can't believe I haven't written a review for this business! Travis and his team has done work in our house for over 3 years now and they always do such great work. It's rare to find a contractor who'll be straight up with you, respect your home, and clean after themselves. He's always busy with other clients but he always finds the time and resources if my home needed any repairs. Extremely rare! Additionally, Travis is extremely responsive and communicative! Would recommend him and his team to anyone! read more

Travis is our go-to guy for our plumbing needs, hands down. First time was to replace our water heater. Travis and his crew did the job, they did it right, they were professional and courteous, respectful, great communication, everything on time, clean, etc. Second time was to repair a busted water pipe and again the results were the same, outstanding. I didn't even bother to search for quotes because Travis' work speaks for itself. In this day and age, you can't replace the professionalism that he exhibits and get results all at the same time. When we need another repair, Travis will be the one I reach out to first because I trust that it will be done right the first time and me and my family will be in good hands. read more

Cal-Tech's team is our go-to in the Bay Area! Travis is intelligent, passionate, and competent in his work. He did an outstanding job of repairing a water leak and remodeling our bathroom. During our remodel we felt that Travis was patient, honest, and willing to take the time to communicate effectively with us, which made the entire process smooth and stress free! Cal-tech and their services have my confidence, and we plan to use Travis and his team in the future. Thank you so much for all your hard work during this project; it is greatly appreciated! read more

Cal-tech plumbing did such a great job completely remodeling my bathroom, it's so beautiful... I can't wait to get up and shower every day! Travis was our lead contractor and he really knows what he's doing, from start to finish. Travis was willing to work within our budget and always kept us updated with revised estimates, when products arrived, & sent photos as things were completed along the way, since we were living elsewhere. He helped us pick the correct finishes and fixtures and always keeping in mind the pros and cons with each choice we had to make, and that was such a help. They were extremely thorough about protecting the floors and all other mirrored finishes that are often times overlooked. Also, when things with our electrical were not as expected, delaying everything a few days, he was willing to keep working through that as well and provide us with a skilled and trusted electrician to fix the problem immediately. His carpentry skills were impeccable and his crew was awesome. Tavis was always extremely professional, yet personable, thorough, fair, and reliable. All in all I would say I would feel confident about recommending him to any friends or family that wanted a beautiful remodel. We are also hopefully going to use Travis to do our kitchen next! read more

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A little disappointed. This place was recommended by a friend and with all the great reviews, I really want to try them out. I called and left a voice mail, never had a call back. After multiple attempts, I gave up. read more

Just did an attic room remodel and it turned out amazing. Travis and his crew kept open communication, punctual, efficient, wore masks, clean and focused on the details. I recommend their services for small to large projects. No point to really shop around they are personable and professional. Planning to use them again for a backyard remodel next year. read more

Hands down the best contractor out there! Honest, Professional, Detailed, Hard working, Knowledgeable, Best Quality. He has all the qualities of a great contractor and person. We had a new home construction project, he was the best contractor on site. Did great, through work and kept the job clean in all aspects. Hired him to do additional projects on the home. If you want things done right look no further. read more

Travis Robinson and his crew, Alan and Martin, are superb. They have on two separate contracts cleaned up our water plumbing, installed a new hot water recirculation system and expansion tank, and fully replaced all lines and upgraded capacity for our gas system. They have the latest materials and certifications. They are diligent, honest, super hard working and take pride in their work, rare things these days. They are also fully commercial job capable. I recommend them highly!! read more

Travis and his crew did an excellent job fixing our water leak and remodeling our bathroom where the leak was. Always professional. Always on time.. Travis also helped with the designing and finishes for the remodel. We will Definitely be using Cal-Tec again. Highly recommend !! read more

It happens to all of us. You have a leaky faucet and figure hey I can fix that. Boy was I wrong. After trying to find out what part of the sink was actually leaking I moved something wrong and then had a broken pipe. water everywhere I quickly tried to find something to plug it with anything I could and then started calling anyone who I thought might know a reliable plumber. This is how I met Cal-Tech plumbing. My friend had gotten some work done from them a while back and my friend has great attention to detail so I completely trusted his recommendation. I called cal-tech and he arrived almost immediately. The level of service that I received was outstanding and could not say anything but great things. He repaired the pipe and made some great recommendations about what i could do in the bathroom. Needless to say I took the recommendations and he completed the job the following weekend and I love the new sink and toilet. I did shop around in the time that i had to think about it and his was the most reasonable amount that I felt for the quality of work that I was going to receive. I have used cal-tech for some issues at my parents house too with the same level of service too. Anytime I hear someone ask for a plumber I always tell them to call CalTech. read more

I recently had a gas line installed by Cal-Tech Plumbing. Travis came out and completed the free estimate beforehand, and was very thorough with measurements (even crawled into the attic on a scorching hot day!) and sent me a detailed estimate. Their pricing was about half what other less professional companies were offering and their work is all guaranteed. They were flexible with my work schedule and found a date to come out ASAP to complete the work. Travis arrived right on time, and he and John finished the project quickly. They even found and repaired a big gas leak on my water heater valve (yikes!). They also made sure to bring everything to code by strapping down the gas lines and installing an earthquake safety shut-off on our gas meter. Travis was super patient with me, as I had a million questions to ask. He took extra time to explain to me how everything worked, and even showed me how to light the pilots on my water heater and furnace. I would highly recommend Cal-Tech Plumbing, and will definitely be calling them if I ever have future plumbing needs. They are thorough, safety-conscious, highly professional, and affordable. You can tell that Travis takes great pride in his work and does not cut any corners. Thanks Travis! read more

Travis came over on Saturday to install my faucet, air gap, and garbage disposal after a kitchen remodel. He was courteous, fast, and provided really helpful tips. I highly recommend Cal-Tech Plumbing. Without asking him to, Travis even took off his shoes before entering my condo. Incredibly professional and very knowledgeable about his trade. If you want it done right, then contact these guys. read more

Travis is responsible dependable and knows his profession Lisa

These guys are the best.. They are professional, nice and clean up after themselves. I had two complicated jobs. The first to relocate my washer and dryer needing gas line, hot and cold water lines, and exhaust lines and plumbing.. they did an excellent job... I also needed hot/cold water lines, sewer connect for installation of a shower in my half bath, and they went above and beyond the call of duty. They were pleasant company when they were working, they came on time, they communicated everything. Their proposal was exactly what they said it would be. Quality, expertise, professionalism.. communication.. all the things you look for in these types of jobs.. read more

Excellent service- Travis came to my house today due to some plumbing issues. He took his time and was very thorough explaining the solution. It's rare to find honest contractors - Cal-Tech Plumbing is a company you want to hire for any plumbing problems. I appreciate the service provided today. Travis was very knowledgeable and if I have a plumbing issue again I will call him first. Highly recommend. read more

Travis is great. Very trustworthy, reliable, and quality. He's not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. He came out on short notice, was informative with his diagnosis, but not like some, that like to talk on your dollar. Travis was running up and down stairs the whole time he was at my home, as he had no assistant. He can be difficult to get hold of, but that's because he's super busy, because he's super good! It's very rare to find quality and trustworthy tradesman these days, but I have no hesitation in recommending Travis In fact, I am considering him for my next bathroom remodel. read more

Cal-Tech Plumbing is the best around. My husband and I bought an older home and had Cal-Tech come out to take a look at several issues we were having. Travis and his crew ended up replacing all of our pipes in our crawlspace, as the existing piping was either supported insufficiently, made of the wrong material, or both! They also helped us get a water filter for the house, find a new, efficient water heater, and updated our garbage disposal. Travis is very knowledgeable and takes the time to make sure you understand everything he's suggesting and will walk you through common issues (like a tripped earthquake gas shut-off valve) to make sure you can help yourself as much as possible. Cal-Tech is always fast, efficient, and respectful of their clients' time and budget. We've been working with them for more than a year, and I have no intention of using any other company. read more

My Company has been doing business with Cal-Tech Plumbing for the last 10 years. We work very closely with this company and have built a great relationship with Travis and his employees. That being said, Cal-Tech is one of the hardest working and dedicated contractors we have done business with. They take pride in their work and strive to make sure their customers are taken care of. There have been several times we have reached out to Cal-Tech to help us with emergencies after hours and Travis has always made it a point to assist us. One time in particular I called on a Saturday for an emergency with one of our industrial clients. Travis told me he just arrived in Sacramento but would leave to come assist us. We worked all weekend and into the next week to make sure our customer was able to start production as quickly as possible. We have always been able to count on Cal-Tech. They are honest, reliable and do great work. In response to Norman A. Review, I know for a fact Craig has never worked for this company. Based on that review I can say that his review is not truthful and is not how Cal-Tech conducts business. read more

As part of a major remodel of my house, Travis and Cal-Tech Plumbing installed new sewer lines, new gas lines, new water lines, new tankless water heater, new bathroom fixtures, and new kitchen fixtures. They provided high quality workmanship and were friendly, courteous, professional, fast, trustworthy, timely, responsive, and thorough. I highly recommend Cal-Tech Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs. read more

Travis helped us fix our main water shut today. He has done a marvelous job in replacing those old valves, and fix our water leak. He was very patient and explained everything he did about the replacement. With a few hours hard work, Travis finally puts the main water shut in a perfect condition! We really appreciate his help! If you are looking for plumber, I would strongly recommend Travis. You won't be disappointed. read more

I signed up to just to write this review. The first time I met Travis was some 15 years ago when he came to fix our shower control in our old house. I could see that he is very honest and very thorough. At that time he was working as a plumber but over the years, unknown to me, he had expanded to just about every work a house needs including building a new one. I wish I had known this because there was some work in my current house that I wish he had done. I am really upset that I did not get him to do it. Ever since I have learned about his new capabilities I have hired him to do just about every job. He replaced the sidings of my old house that I had put up for rent. I have to say he did an excellent job. The AC was leaking water in the ceiling and he got that fixed. Oh yes, the water heater had broken down and one guy said to replace it for $1400. Travis fixed it for like $200. I have to say that one might find him a bit expensive but he is fully worth it. His knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and construction is excellent. He knows why things work and why they fail. He knows the codes inside out and more. When ever I can get him to work on my projects I am fully comfortable and relaxed that the job will be done right. He just spent an hour fixing some of my own plumbing work and teaching me how to do it right. read more

Pricing was reasonable. Kept my white carpets clean. Courteous. Professional. Responsive. Very competent and skilled. I'd recommend them to anyone. I had 3 toilets installed by Cal-Tech plumbing in November 2012. Travis and his assistant did a great job: removing the old toilets with no mess; installed the new toilets better than how the orig. builder installed the old toilets; replaced all angle stops from the kind that you have to keep turning, to the kind that turns 1/4 turn to turn on/off. All parts provided by them were very good quality parts - the kind I'd buy as a homeowner if I did the job myself. They understand most homeowners don't want to trade a few dollars here for headaches and many more dollars down the road. For the toilets, they installed extra wax seals in the 2nd floor bathrooms to make sure everything was tight and didn't leak below. They also anchored some anchor bolts that the original builder neglected. They also provided complementary assessment of all internal and external plumbing fixtures, etc. Helped ID some loose drain pipes and tightened on the spot. I originally asked them to help me plan out a new water heater, either tankless, or tank, high efficiency, etc. Travis provided detailed guidance and promptly sent follow up materials, etc. He was honest to provide feedback that I didn't need a new water heater, and just needed to flush out the one I had. read more

I had a great experience working with Travis at Cal-tech Plumbing. After a property inspection on a rental house there were some plumbing issues that needed attention. In an extreamly timely manner Travis reviewed the report, gave me a very reasonable estimate and repaired all the problems. Not only did he do a great job for a good price he was very helpful in recomendations for non plumbing related items on the report. Travis is extreamely knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you Travis read more

Travis is honest, quick and gave a very reasonable quote. I will definitely be calling Cal-Tech again. Very happy!

Cal-Tech plumbing gave highly professional service and top quality work. My bathroom had been flooded by the unit above me. I had to have everything taken out-the vanity, mirror, toilet, flooring. I shopped around and had 3 other plumbers/contractors do estimates on my bathroom and I was not pleased with their assessments and ideas. Cal-Tech plumbing showed great knowledge and experience as well as personal attention to detail and the particular needs and wants I had. They were very helpful in figuring out what design and layout would be best for my bathroom and my budget. I was clueless and honestly quite lazy to pick anything out. They made this process very easy for me and helped me choose the right vanity and tile for my bathroom. After a few trips to the hardware store, everything was picked out. The availability and scheduling were very convenient and worked around my schedule. The job was done quickly and even though additional things were done that had not been planned, Cal-Tech did a great job sticking to deadline. I had a new vanity, counter top, sink, and complete new tiling done in my bathroom. The vanity looked great, the caulking , placement and filling of space looked amazing. The onyx counter-top that was put in as well as the new faucet fixture was also done very well. The new tile looks and feels great and adds a lot more value to my condo! They also installed a new soap dish and shower head, which were all done quite quickly and professionally. Overall the quality of service and attention to detail showed immensely and made everything I paid for well worth it. I would highly recommend this company. I'm sure I will be needing more done to my condo in the future whether it be repair or upgrades, and I was surely be choosing Cal-Tech Plumbing Company again for this without a doubt! read more

Two thumbs (and even our big toes) way way up! If you've got problems with your plumbing, CAL-TECH is who you need to be calling. Our problem started in our master bedroom, when we noticed that our carpets felt slightly damp. My husband looked around and found a possible leak. We Yelped plumbers in our area and noticed the rave reviews on this company. We called Cal-Tech and spoke with Travis. He came the same day (it was the evening, too). Our first impressions of him was that he was completely and totally professional. He checked out the problem spots and discovered that our problem was larger than we anticipated. He gave us options as far as what services to go with (including other companies that he knows has good reputations that we needed to use as well) and gave us some time, without any pressure to decide. Travis was very patient with us, as we weren't able to get back to him right away. He checked up on us to see where we were in the decision making process and my husband and I finally had decided on what to do. On the day that he and his partner worked on our house, they were extremely thorough. The job done on our pipes behind the master bath sink, to fixing some minor issues with our master bath, to cleaning up (our stair case was actually cleaner after they left lol). Just amazing work. This guy is BEAST - let me tell you! I don't think he took any breaks! I had put out pizza, chips, and cookies. I think he only drank the water. The next day, one of the people Travis knows came by to repair the dry wall that was taken out as a result of the work he did. He also had to "re-popcorn" some other parts of our ceiling (not part of Travis' work). And even though Travis' part was done, he STILL came over to go over the quality of this guy's work! He walked us through each section and explained what happened in each area. Overall, we were VERY IMPRESSED with the high level of service, professionalism, and thoroughness of his work. We would definitely recommend Cal-Tech for your plumbing needs! read more

I had a somewhat non-typical plumbing job: backflow prevention installation for a new water meter in Hayward city. I have nothing but best to say about working with Travis. Travis was very responsive, updating me on each step, enthusiastic to double check with the city; work has been completed in no time and no stress. Starting from the estimate, the approach is very professional; payments after full completion of the work, including city test passing. I can't claim for sure about the pricing level as I only compared it to one other bid (of the same amount but way sloppier approach).. since the pricing is high in bay area in general, seemed reasonable; at the minimum I gained confidence that I won't be paying for any costly oversights in the future. read more

Travis is an honest person with integrity. I contacted him about a leak in our backyard spigot. He walked me through the process of diagnosing the issue. After buying a washer and tightening a nut, our leak was gone. He did not charge me for the time. Not many honest business owners anymore and he's just the nicest guy. Thanks Travis! read more

Couldnt have asked for better service. Was having some issues with a recently redone bathroom. Called up Cal-Tech he was able to come quick and had the issue fixed extreamly fast, i could not believe how profesional he was. Normally these type of jobs require people i dont enjoy allowing in my home, with Cal-Tech that worry was gone as soon as he pulled up. My family will only use Cal-Tech from now on. read more

I could not be happier with Travis at Cal-Tech plumbing. We've had him work on two projects in the house now: Installing a vanity in the upstairs bathroom, and a whole remodel of the downstairs bathroom. They're a little pricier than some of the other plumbing companies I've researched, but they're also all-inclusive. They will do all the patching, painting, and disposal associated with your project - including a very thorough cleanup of the job site. On top of that, I have twice seen him reinforce and upgrade parts of my project when he felt the factory default items were not up to his high quality standards. They stand behind their work 100% and I could not recommend them more highly! read more

Stupendous job! He's very professional and will explain the work being done in details before he begins labor. Proficient plumber locally at competitive prices. I'm very pleased with his work and I'm glad that I chose this company! read more

I've worked with Travis several times and he exceeds all my expectations. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He does excellent work! Whenever I reach out to him, he responds almost instantly with all of the information I need. I trust him and know that he will always steer me in the right direction and take care of everything I need him to! I definitely recommend working with Travis! read more

This is without a doubt the most unprofessional, juvenile and dangerous organization in there trade. Over a billing hiccup, Craig from Cal-Tech came to my house when I wasn't home and illegally turned off my water and my gas leaving my family without water and heat for the weekend. Had to file restraining order with SJ Sheriffs department in an effort to get the harassment to stop. Your family and home are not safe using Caltek's services read more

I have very great experience with Cal-Tech Plumbing. I will recommend it to everyone.

Top notch plumbing firm with solid expertise that focuses on what is right for the customer. Travis brings a level of customer service that far exceeds any plumbing service provider I have experienced - he was very responsive, thorough and priced right for the very high level of quality he brings to every job! I highly recommend checking with Travis on major and minor plumbing projects - he will guide you through options, answer questions in detail and provide the wisdom of an industry professional who gives you the details and facts beyond product literature you need as consumer - there is a reason all of his ratings are 5 stars! read more

Travis has done a marvelous job for our new house! He helped rescued our Kitchen and Bath from the screw-ups of our former contractors. Travis is very detail-oriented, and explained everything very thoroughly, as I appreciate his patience with us as we do not have much knowledge when it comes to home renovations/remodeling. Travis also holds his crews accountable for the things that they missed, from missed clean-ups to turning off lights/fan, and he has apologized many times with such sincerity. Travis is a man of his words and the works that he and his crew have done speak volume! My wife and I couldn't be any happier to have found Travis. We are extremely thankful and grateful to have such godsend person step in to help us when we have experienced disappointments one after another from multiple contractors. We would not hesitate to hire Travis and his amazing crew again! read more

We had recently moved into a condo and have been battling low water pressure issues in one of the bathrooms for too long of a time. Travis came and assessed the situation and was able to let us know what we needed to do in order to remedy the problem. He installed a new pipe valve system to prevent mold, since our plumbing was initially installed backwards from previous owners, and made sure that the walls were properly sealed. Our shower had some type of paper thin covering that would do nothing to prevent mold or water leakage. We went from a shower with little to no hot water to an amazing shower that works. The tile looks great. The communication and work is amazing. read more

I was so pleased with the first work that Travis did on my house that I called him back to get his ideas about a garage remodel. Needless to say, he had great ideas and I love the way it turned out. There are many things that put Travis and his team above the rest, but his attention to detail is outstanding. He treats everything he does like he is doing it for his own home. I would highly recommend Travis for any plumbing or construction projects. I know I will be calling him the next time I have a need or plan a remodel. read more

If there's an option for 10 stars, I would give it! I asked everyone I knew for a referral to change out my water heater. Nobody can say they loved their water heater guy. An idea popped into my head to ask a high producing real estate agent in my area for a referral, for surely they would know a good one. I was wrong. After I read the reviews on Yelp for the not-to-be-named referral, there were too many 1-star reviews for me to take a risk BUT it was a blessing in disguise. Why? Cal-Tech Plumbing happened to be listed right above it with 5-star reviews! I read the reviews and decided to contact them and see where it would take me. To my surprise, Travis is extremely responsive, informative, honest, detailed, and professional. After sending him photos of my water heater as instructed, he asked if I really want to change it out because it looked to be in good condition and I could probably use it for few more years. Most other contractors would have wanted the business instead of trying to encourage you to save money. I told him that while it was still working and has been for 12 years, I didn't want to take the chance of needing an emergency replacement should it die suddenly. Travis made time to come out for the job even though he was all booked. Initially I thought I'd have to wait at least 6 weeks but he squeezed us in within 10 days of us confirming an agreement to move forward with the project (granted it was a small job.) We received a detailed quote stating everything that would be done and we paid exactly that amount. Travis came out with Jose and got the job done within the time estimated even though we had no power thanks to PG&E. Cal-Tech stands behind their work and makes sure you are satisfied. We even got a followup text to ask if everything was working properly. Who even does that? So happy and lucky to have met Travis. If and when I have more work to be done in the future, I'd be sure to call them up. You bet I'd recommend them to anyone! read more

To start Cal-Tech came to my rescue! I was having my kitchen remodeled and was not feeling confident that the contractor was doing all the right things with my plumbing and electrical. I called Cal-Tech and spoke to the owner an awesome guy. I asked if he could come and take a look at the work that was being done to date. He showed up with at my house within the hour. When he came to my door, he was professional looking and conducted himself in a professional manner! Trust me I have been through many contractors that never showed up and when they did show up I was affraid to let them in my house and in some cases I didn't. Long story short, Travis the owner found tons of things that were not up to code he correct all the issues and was affordable! Thanks again Cal-Tech read more