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Cutting into our home
Tianna T.

Our community had a gas leak, and SDGE shut down our complex. Competitive Plumbing worked to fix the leak (which resulted several days without gas) After the gas was detected, and repaired, all of our gas meters were capped off. SDGE was here, as well. The plummer who came to re-install my meter had trouble getting the gas meter back on, with the gas flowing out. Apparently SDGE didn't tell them it was back on& they didn't attach all of our meters back yet. I went out to the set up table and asked about the smell and went out to tell them about it not seeming safe & the plummer was needing some help because we had a gas smell started to fill into my kitchen/home from nearby windows & he was not getting the meter back on-with gas FLOWING out. He then started to cut a hole into the side of our home to be able to get it back on! & out management walked over at same time with SDGE & was like, don't cut into sides of homes! SDGE staff started to assist. I claimed we still had a gas smell & they said it was fine. The next day i still smelled gas and called the SDGE emergency line. The sdge tech came out and discovered the meter was not re-installed properly by the plummer, as he showed me where the gas had been leaking from ALL NIGHT LONG, from the day prior. He confirmed it definitely was the install. Also, sdge said they should not have been installing (the lines back on after capping off) with the gas pouring out. SDGE is not allowed to do that. & that likely was part of the issue. Our management replied with "errors happen, with a lot going on". I'm sorry, not a little error to have GAS LEAKING ALL NIGHT INTO MY CARPORT. That's a potential fatal error & up against our home. I also have a toddler. I realize SDGE was here overseeing/assisting and waiting for the plumbing company job, but it was ultimately the "Competitives' " responsibility/job to install those; even though sdge oversaw/assisted and I'm not thrilled I had to be the one to discover a gas leak/ "error"...the following day. After saying assistance was needed and other people shrugging it off. I do not recommend this company. Yes, they "fixed" the sliced wall drilled across--here's the after pic, too. I can't get an official report from SDGE because we are metered, but I can make others aware, since our management company was aware and we never got even an apology, at minimum...And working on filing something official.

Repaired gas pipe to propane tank
Jonathan S.

**HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** Kurt and his team at Competitive Plumbing & Drains Inc. are truly amazing. We had an issue with our propane tank pipe at our house. I was clearing the shrubbery around the tank and I nicked the gas pipe and it started to leak. I turned off the unit and immediately called Competitive Plumbing and Drains, Inc. They understood the urgency of our situation and were able to fix our problem the same day. Even though it was on the weekend, they were able to find the part we needed and do the repair quickly. Wow, couldn't imagine not being able to cook or take a hot shower. They are such a reputable company and I will definitely be recommending them to my friends, family, and neighbors. Thank you Kurt for everything you do. Our family is extremely grateful. We wish you only continued success into the future. If you are need for plumbing or drain help don't look any further. Call Competitive Plumbing & Drains Inc. today, they will definitely take care of you like family.

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Do not call. Rude to me on phone when I asked for a quote. Dfdddddddddddddddddffffffffgyuhhtrvdvyvhfbuhjuhxyhcuhjnbijbihy

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Nick was awsome! Great communication prior to arriving and was all about his business! Highly recommend him for your plumbing needs!

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“You can't beat the service, quality, value, reliability and just plain old fashioned respect that Kurt and Chris provide.”

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I have used other plumbers. But All American Plumbing is by far the most reliable and professional…read moreplumbing service! Jon came to the house on time and carefully checked the shower faucet, explained clearly the problem and gave options to fix it. Jon has done an excellent job at my house! I will definitely pass the contact to my neighbors and call back All American plumbing in the future.

I had a great experience with All American Plumbing, particularly Iain and his apprentice, Steve…read more I originally called because our kitchen drain had become completely backed up. I had tried troubleshooting it myself and initially thought it might be a relatively simple clog, but it became pretty clear that it needed a professional. Iain thoroughly snaked the line and got everything flowing properly again. While he was working, he also pointed out that the plumbing under our kitchen sink had a lot of smaller sections, fittings, and connections that could be simplified to minimize future issues. What I really appreciated was that it never felt like an upsell. He mentioned it simply as something I might want to consider in the future. I was actually the one who asked whether he could just take care of it while he was already there. He even hesitated because he wasn't sure he had all the necessary parts on the truck, but checked and was able to get it done. The new setup under the sink looks dramatically cleaner, simpler, and stronger. Some of the old fittings were pretty finicky, so I'm especially glad I didn't continue trying to tackle it myself. Iain and Steve spent about three hours between clearing the drain, rebuilding the piping, and making sure everything was working correctly. The pricing was also very reasonable, and Iain actually reduced the original drain-cleaning charge after I added the additional work without me even asking. Both Iain and Steve were friendly, professional, and straightforward. I also really appreciated that Iain took the time to explain what he was doing and gave me some good advice for maintaining the drains going forward. It's hard to find a plumber you feel like you can trust, and this was one of those experiences where I finished the job feeling like I had found someone I would absolutely call again. Highly recommend Iain, Steve, and All American Plumbing.

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Very pleased with the service. I too, reached out to Steve because of Yelp reviews after another…read morecompany was Not going to work out. Pricing very reasonable, he shows up on time and everything is fixed. I will use him again. Competitor wanted to upsell (I could replace everything). Why? Wanted to charge me almost 3 times for what I did have done. Ladies, always get a 2nd quote and do your research.

Ok, I have given them five stars in the past, referred them to many people, have used him 3 times…read morein the past, but yesterday I was surprised that I was charged $140 just to swap out a nozzle that took five minutes. Now, he did have to go to the store for the part (15), and I guess $105 for the base charge of visit is normal (?), but $20 for "truck" charge? Since when do you get charged for gas? He never did this before. And, when he spent almost an hour taking out my water filter under my sink, he charged me less than this five minute swap of faucet. Work is great, price not so much anymore. He told me he had driven to Rancho Bernardo before me and the client refused to pay for the house call and was complaining about the gas to get there and back for nothing. Was he making up gas charge on me, who lives four miles from him? You will see my glowing references in the past. But as a senior living on Social Security, and the fact it took five minutes to do, I think $140 was outrageous. This was double than my last visit by him. Disappointed. Great work, but I can't afford him anymore. And can't refer him as being reasonable anymore either. Should have listened to my neighbor and used his handyman. Wish him well, nice guy, but adios. AND he says senior discount. I will be 80 my next birthday. I did not see any discount on my invoice.

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Our house water pressure was up and down and all over the place lately, I figured we needed a…read morereplacement for a failed pressure regulator valve. I called Chris based on his yelp reviews and proximity to his business location. We talked on the phone and he guided me through the process of making sure it wasn't just thermal expansion at the water heater. He didn't want me to pay for a new prv if it wasn't needed. In other words, he wasn't concerned with making a buck. It turned out it was the prv and he sent Mark out the next morning with a new prv. Mark is a great guy. Very personable and he had the prv installed in no time. He also came in to check that all was good with the expansion tank on the water heater. The house water pressure is perfect and stable now. The price was fair and nothing like what it would have been with a big plumbing outfit. I highly recommend!

I feel compelled to share my experience so others don't end up in the same position. I reached out…read moreto 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.

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This is a close knit group of guys who truly care and are passionate about the work they do. And…read morethey know their stuff. I had to replace my sewer lateral. Starting with the inspection, Jess took the time to figure out the path, depth and length of the line to provide a proper estimate. He went up on the roof and used a scope through a vent. Then used a sonde on the ground to collect all this info. He also went inside the crawl space. Then his crew including Justin and George, got to work. George is 71 and still gets dirty! Why? Cause he loves this stuff. I talked to him for quite a bit. Justin was equally great taking the time out his day to explain stuff to me.

After receiving three quotes from plumbing companies, including one that ultimately contradicted…read moreits own pricing and initial quote, I decided to choose Flow Right. The first two quotes were only going to replace the metal pipes under my house and line the inside of the pipes that run from the yard out the street (keeping the old metal pipes). But for the same price, Flow Right did a complete replacement of ALL pipes with new, non corroding ABS pipes. And not to get into the whole backstory, but there was a small request that was that was verbally agreed to that I thought they might renege on. But they kept their promise and completed the task at no extra charge as per our agreement. I appreciate their honesty and ethical behavior. I cannot express how pleased I was with their work and professionalism. The whole team was amazing. And nothing was over promised. They did exactly what they said they would for an extremely competitive price.

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