I feel compelled to share my experience so others don't end up in the same position. I reached out to this company for help locating a hidden leak, explaining everything in detail and even providing a video to help them understand the issue. When the technician arrived, he took a quick look, flashed a light around, and glanced under the crawl space--but never actually went in to investigate. After a few minutes, he told me he couldn't find anything and suggested a costly camera inspection. At that point, I asked him a question about our dishwasher, and he ran a wire through it, pushing out a bit of food buildup. It was a small fix, and I was grateful for the help. Then came the shock--he told me I owed him $200. I was stunned. For what amounted to a flashlight glance and a quick poke at the dishwasher, it felt incredibly excessive. I was home alone and felt pressured to pay, but I walked away from that interaction feeling completely taken advantage of. Thankfully, we contacted a second plumber who actually took the time to go into the crawl space, snake the main line, and diagnose the real issue--without charging a dime for the inspection. He gave us a fair quote, fixed the problem properly, and even installed a two-way sewer cleanout. That's the kind of service that earns long-term trust. I don't normally write reviews like this, but I want others to know: do your homework. There are honest, hardworking professionals out there. Sadly, this company wasn't one of them. Reach out to Andy at Flow Right. read more

Chris cane the same day we called. He assessed the issue and gave us great news. we only needed a quick repair. We did NOT have a leak as we suspected. He didn't charge us anything! read more

If you are looking for a Plumber look no further. My experience with CML Plumbing and their staff was way more than expected. My initial phone call was meet with a very friendly and helpful receptionist. I'm sorry I don't recall her name. My issue was a small gas leak to my stove that was only accessible through the cabinets next to it. I was put in contact with their technician Chris who was able to come out that same day. He was outstanding. Personable, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He explained what the problem was and why the gas valve was leaking. He replaced the valve in no time at all. My bill turned out to be much lower than I expected. I highly recommend CML Plumbing. You won't be disappointed. read more

Been meaning to write this for a while as we've had Chris fix some of our plumbing issues on multiple occasions, and he's awesome! We've had him do a variety of things from toilets to faucets and so forth, and even some larger projects. He's super reliable, has affordable pricing ,and totally knows what he's doing. He has also answered the phone after midnight on a Sunday when we had a late night emergency!! Do yourself a favor and skip using those large companies that spend a ton of money on advertising (which in turn causes them to need to charge more) and hire Chris, who runs a family business, to come out and fix any of your plumbing problems! read more

I was visiting my dad and the guest bathroom bathtub faucet broke which caused a huge leak. We had to turn the main water supply off which was a nightmare for everyone. I just searched up a random plumbing service nearby and they were the only ones who picked up. So glad I called. Chris was completely booked every day but he understood the situation and made time to come fix the problem for us even though it was really late. So grateful for him! I didn't personally meet him but my dad was very happy with the service and was so grateful to be able to have running water again! So thank you Chris!!!! read more

Great customer service, gentlemen named Mark replace the broken pipes. The fix was solid and looked much better then the original. He was very knowledgeable and informative on what the plan was. Definitely going to use this company going forward. Thanks again Mark read more

We had the very best experience with Chris from CML after our kitchen faucet started leaking. Chris called back immediately and asked if I could fiddle with something under the sink and "save me $$ from a house call". We recently dealt with a water leak and so I wanted a professional to mitigate further issues. Chris responded to our home in a timely manner, evaluated things under the sink and said we needed a new faucet. He gave me suggestions on what not to purchase and left, saying to call once we bought a faucet. Chris returned within a day or two of my calling to say we had a new faucet. He was professional, meticulous and kind. Chris gave us a very fair price for his work. We will absolutely be calling Chris and CML Plumbing for our future plumbing needs. read more

Chris at CML Plumbing was fantastic--knowledgeable and clear with estimates. His team did a great job replacing my old water heater and installing a new tankless one. Highly recommend! read more

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CML Plumbing is by far the best plumbing company in San Diego. As a property manager with clients throughout the county, no matter the time of day, Chris will show up and knows exactly what to do. He's always looking out for the best interest of his clients. Chris is by far the most knowledgeable plumber I have ever dealt with, and that's saying a lot. I have contracted out almost every plumbing company in San Diego at one point or another. I can't count on both hands how many times I have had Chris come out to fix another plumbers mistake. He has seen it all, fixed it all, and knows it all. If you're looking for a reliable plumber. You can stop searching now. You found one. read more

I have needed Chris' expertise twice now - once was a landscape plumbing emergency and he was able to come out within a few hours. Problem was fixed quickly and price was reasonable. He gave me detailed post-care instructions and I have had zero issues since. The second time, he saved me close to $1k by letting me know an easy fix around my issue. I don't know much about plumbing so he could have taken advantage of that and gotten a good sized job out of me. He is honest and fair and great at his job. I can't recommend him enough! read more

Recently had to replace our water heater. After talking with several companies we decided to use CML Plumbing. The owner, Chris, came out and did a fabulous job installing a new tankless system. Chris was very communicative and answered all of our questions, offered us different options and explained everything prior to our proceeding with the work. I highly recommend CML Plumbing. read more

If I could give Chris 100 stars I would. He will be my go-to plumber forever. He is beyond knowledgeable, professional, honest, and personable. He was quick to respond and fit me in even though he was busy. He knew what I needed just by me describing what was going on. I HIGHLY recommend using CML Plumbing for any of your plumbing needs! read more

Chris and his apprentice came out to work on my washing machine drain. He texted to give an eta, and came promptly at the time. Brought out the tools to do the job and got to work. Unfortunately, it wasn't resolved. Chris recommended jetting my pipes and recommended another local company to do the work. He also didn't charge me as he left. Chris is very ethical, honest, and commendable. He definitely has my business in the future. Please don't hesitate to call these guys! True honest professionals. read more

Was in desperate need of a water softener for our East County home. Saw CMLs high reviews on Yelp and was the first company I called. I called last week and was told someone would give me a call back. nada. Today, I called again asking if I could get a call back or perhaps get a quote for a water softener and was told Chris would give me a call today. Nada. Don't waste your time on a business who is less than responsive. I saw the high reviews and had high hopes and was very disappointed. read more

I had a disturbing leak and drain clog happen all at once. Chris did not hesitate to respond to my concern. He was there in less than two hours. For one guy this is not always possible but it when there is an emergency I know he'll find time. He is professional and knowledgeable and gave me any recommendations i needed to follow up. I dislike the large companies that over charge and make you wait and really act as if they do not need your business. They may not but they are in the wrong business when plumbing issues are sometimes of the highest priority. I have not need for any other plumber. SO happy to have found Chris and I will call on him for any needs. You should too. Your Welcome !! read more

Our water heater broke and Chris was very helpful and knowledgeable in getting it replaced. Service was very quick and professional. He inspected the situation the night before and he and his team were able to get it all replaced and running the next day! read more

Chris of CML sure seems like a straight shooter to me. We had him come for a problem and ended up going with a recommended tankless water heater. I have called Chris several times with plumbing questions and he has taken the time to give me honest answers and prices. At home we have a list of who to call for all the items, such as plumber, electrician, pool issue, roof leak and on and on.... and CML is our Plumber now! read more

When Home Depot delivered my washing machine they immediately said they couldn't install It because the valves were frozen. Said I needed a plumber. Rescheduled me for next Tuesday. That's when I called Chris. He came a couple of hours later put the new valves in and installed my machine! I will be asking HD for a refund on their installation... Thanks Chris read more

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My family and I moved to the area and needed a plumbing company to install some pipes and record some footage for permits. We weren't familiar with any companies, but found Chris on Yelp. He definitely lives up to his 5 star rating. He is honest, reliable, and extremely responsive. We contacted him again regarding a gas line we needed moved for a wall heater and he let us know that the job would probably cost more than installing a mini split unit. He discussed all of the options with us and gave us his honest feedback. Thank you so much! read more

Chris is the owner and the absolute model of a hardworking, skilled American. We had a leak in the upstairs bathroom that damaged the downstairs ceiling. When I asked for a quote on yelp, Chris was the first to reach out, explain that he didn't do any of the damage control, coordinated a water damage company to call us and get the process started. Once everything was opened up and dried out, he communicated clearly with the wife who was home during the day, came out, fixed the leak within an hour and was on his way. All the while explaining what he was doing so there were no questions. Unluckily for us, there were MULTIPLE leaks. Again, he coordinated with the damage control company to open the walls up further, came out and fixed the second leak within an hour again.. And lastly, while the subfloor was exposed in the upstairs bathroom, the kids were taking a bath and we started getting more water leaking to the downstairs. Chris came out with less than 2 hours warning on a Sunday night just to find that the kids had been splashing and it had leaked down between the toilet and the exposed subloor, not plumbing at all. Chris is a rare breed of person who is looking out for you and takes pride in his work. Hopefully a long-ish yelp review encourages you to contact him for any type of plumbing work you need because we definitely want to see him succeed as much as he wanted us to be happy with his work and we are DEFINITELY happy! read more

Great attention to detail , well stocked and equipped truck , knowledgeable and courteous service .

These guys are honest and knowledgeable. Their work and honesty were greatly appreciated. We'll be using them for all future projects!

Incredible customer service, best prices and excellent thorough technicians. Will definitely call again.

CML ...most notably Chris and his son... came to my water rescue in a very timely manner. He even made time to pop over to my elderly neighbor who was also have some water issues. He put me in contact with a restoration company (wait for their review Flood Busters. haha) and am so pleased with what could of been a disaster in my home. He then came back and finished the temp fix and didn't charge me a armandaleg!! Thank you Chris and CML. Highy recommend this company for your plumming needs. read more

Chris is awesome. Thanks so much. I know who I'll be calling for absolutely all my plumbing needs in the future. If you're reading this trying to find a plumber, stop your search, you've found your guy. I promise you will not be disappointed. I had 4 different plumbers come assess our problem. Not only was Chris the nicest and easiest to talk to, but he also had the lowest quote. Chris and his associate arrived promptly every morning and stayed all day through the duration of the job (full house repipe). Very professional and high quality work. read more

CHRIS was real helpful over the Phone in THAT.............. Nobody Has PIEZO's ! ( N I jus learnt to sphell it ; ) What is Up w dat ? A $4 item and without it.. couldn't start the water heater ? Fortunately Fergusens... had an old abandoned scrap water heater w one still on it out Back. Do yersef a favor n save one of those gizmos before you dump an old WH ( They come out w a screwdriver! ;) read more

Thank you Chris so much for fixing our water issue on our refrigerator. Thompson family read more

Had to give CML plumbing a call after my spouse and I took it upon ourselves to fix a shower valve late at night(FAIL) after a couple frustrating hours we called, spoke to Chris around 9PM. We text him photos of the issue and he gave us quotes/options. We requested for him to just come on over on short notice which he said he was more than willing and told us his ETA. It was a great experience from start to finish even at that late hour of the night lol. We will be calling CML for future plumbing needs :) Thanks again Chris for dealing with us Gaby and Adrian Feliciano read more

Chris is such a nice guy. He is so honest and trust worthy I felt good about the money spent, and the decision to purchase a tankless water heater. Thanks Chris for going the extra mile for me. You're a true gem!! read more

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Chris and his team are rock stars. Had to have entire house repiped due to old piping, and they managed to keep the experience of discomfort of this major project down to a minimum. Chris is extremely knowledgeable of his profession, and I would have no problem recommending him to anyone with plumbing needs. He is dependable, professional, and efficient. What more could you ask for? read more

This company is legit!! The owner Chris was able to fit us in and came to replace the hot and cold angle stops under our kitchen sink. He was super nice and so knowledgeable. His costs are great and I would trust him with anything plumbing related for sure! Thank you so much!!! read more

Chris offered us so much knowledge & assistance with good options for replacing our water heater! He was very informative & honest about what options would be best and helped steer us away from unnecessary purchases. We really appreciated his help!! read more

A special thanks to CML plumbing for an outstanding customer service experience I recently had a new customized shower installed in my home and CML was at-the-ready to put all of my plumbing woes at ease. Excellent communication.. easy to schedule in home estimates. And fast friendly service. I would definitely recommend CML to anyone in need of plumbing service for n the San Diego area. And thanks for flagging my last good review. read more

Chris is absolutely amazing! He came out to my house to help me with an emergency. He was very thorough and knowledgeable and did an excellent job! He even removed the debris from the project that he worked on. I would highly recommend Chris to anybody who has any type of plumbing issue. You won't regret it. read more

Josh came out and installed new washing machine shut off valves for my mother in law. The price was better than quotes from other companies and he was very professional. Will be using CML for future plumbing needs. read more

Chris from CML came out to look at a shower faucet that wouldn't stop leaking in my master bathroom. I had other companies give me outrageous estimates to cut open the wall and change the valves but I didn't want to go that far if possible. Chris was able to find the replacement parts and repair the faucet so it stopped leaking and even better he gave me a great price to do it all! His truck said "Get the best, cheaper than the rest" and it was very true! Thank you Chris! I will definitely recommend you to anyone that needs a plumber. read more

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I recently contacted Chris when the main fresh water line to my house started bubbling up through my driveway. He suggested Pulse Leak Detection to pinpoint the location, then get back to him if I was still in need of help. Within a couple of hours, the source was located (fortunately under asphalt) and I was able to dig it up and repair it myself. Although I did not ultimately use Chris for the repair, he impressed me with how he handled the situation. I will keep him in my bookmarks for any future plumbing needs. read more

These guys are awesome. Called Chris the day before to get my shower unclogged. Said he could be out the next day, Showed up when he said he would, was in and out in a flash. Thanks CML! -Bruce Rubio read more

Excellent professional workmanship at a very reasonable price. They installed a new hybrid hot water heating system and a new touchless kitchen faucet for us. We plan on using these professionals in all of our future plumbing jobs. read more

I have used CML for several engagements and every time Chris and his crew impress me more than the last time. He's prompt, thorough and impeccably professional. Any property owner understands the difficulty in finding a reliable plumbing service and the value in having one. I would recommend Chris and CML plumbing to anybody looking. You will be satisfied in every possible capacity. read more