Outstanding Experience with Fast Response Plumbing I contacted seven different companies to get estimates for replacing my sewer line and house trap, and from the very first conversation with Tim, I had a great feeling about Fast Response Plumbing. After speaking with him and researching reviews on Yelp, it became clear that this is one of the top plumbing companies in San Francisco for this type of work. Not only were their prices competitive, but I also saved thousands of dollars compared to some of the other estimates I received. Customer feedback played a major role in my decision. While a few other companies on Yelp appeared to have similar ratings at first glance, a closer inspection revealed many reviews (sometimes hundreds) were filtered or removed and not counted. That raised concerns about the authenticity of their ratings. In contrast, Fast Response Plumbing's reviews appeared genuine and consistent, which gave me even more confidence in choosing them. I'm extremely happy with the results. Every aspect of the project exceeded my expectations: * Competitive and fair pricing * Excellent communication throughout the entire process * Smooth permit handling with no issues * Expert concrete restoration after the excavation work * Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail One thing that particularly impressed me was that they installed a 5-inch sewer trap instead of simply replacing the existing 4-inch trap. That thoughtful upgrade will make any future servicing much easier and demonstrates their commitment to doing the job right rather than just meeting the minimum requirements. They also made payment easy by allowing online credit card payments, which was a nice convenience. Honestly, I struggle to think of anything they could have done better. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive, skilled, and genuinely committed to delivering quality work. They went above and beyond every step of the way. If you're looking for a trustworthy plumbing company in San Francisco for sewer line or house trap replacement, I highly recommend Fast Response Plumbing. Thank you to Tim and the entire team for a job exceptionally well done! read more

Fast Response Plumbing did an incredible job with my sewer line repair in San Francisco. We decided to get a lot of bids for this project. Theirs came in at a very reasonable rate, and most importantly, they had capacity to start as soon as possible because we had an urgent sewer line failure. When I called, I believe I came into contact with the owner. I explained to him the scope of the job, and I even told him that he probably doesn't need to send a plumber out because, at this point, we are just comparing costs and I even hinted that we were desperate to get started as soon as possible based on what was told to us by the other plumbers that came out. The owner told me that he'd send a plumber out anyway to do their own scope, since other plumbers may have not been consistent, he could have very easily taken advantage of my desperation in this time, but he didn't David was the only plumber out of the many bids we got who actually called us out and showed us what was on the camera, and explained to us what was happening underneath our house. Within 24 hours, he got the quote back to us. Again, he knew it was an emergency, so the turnaround was great! He came out with a nicely staffed crew. Within a few days, our floor was jackhammered, there was a mound of dirt in our garage, and within the next few days, they connected our sewer line, so we were only without water for a few hours at most. The sewer line installation passed city inspection (SF) the first time. the dirt was quickly backfilled, with concrete poured on top. From a little over a week to the initial consultation, we had a perfectly working sewer line, and we were able to park in our driveway. they were very neat after they completed their job, and they even cleaned out our garage where all the backfill dirt was being stored. I highly recommend them for your sewer repairs, and they will be our new plumber going forward. read more

Great customer service from start to finish! Booking and confirming the appointment was seamless, and we really appreciated Joe taking the time to patiently listen to the issue, clearly explain what needed to be done, and offer a few options that worked within the timeframe I requested. He was also flexible about waiting for me to confirm that our building's water could be shut off before scheduling the appointment, and he provided an upfront cost estimate that was completely reasonable. The two technicians (Jarvin and Kevin?) who came out kept us informed when they were on their way and were courteous, professional, and efficient in completing the work. We'll definitely call on them for future plumbing needs and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, professional service! read more

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Super timely response from CJ & his crew to remove an outdated, broken down water heater and install a new one. He accommodated, responded and resolved everything within a few hours and by twilight, had the heated water running through the house with no issues via a Bradford White brand H2O heater. They've a busy schedule yet were able to fit us in with little to no problem and that is a mark of true professionalism and an always welcome 'get er done' attitude. Can't recommend these folks enough. read more

I needed to get an auto water shut off valve installed. A request from my homeowners insurance provider. Raphael was professional, timely, and efficient. He acquired the proper parts and installed the Moen shut off valve quickly. Reasonable pricing too! read more

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Had a random plumbing issue where the water heater just stopped working out of nowhere--no hot water at all, middle of the morning, perfect timing. Called them and they showed up way faster than expected. Guy knew exactly what he was doing, diagnosed it in like 10 minutes, explained it in simple terms (not the usual confusing plumber talk), and had it fixed the same visit. No upselling, no dragging it out. Everything's been working perfectly since. Clean job too, no mess left behind. read more

orry that this reply is so late. I did it once before but lost it. The two men you sent were very pleasant and communicated well. However as you know they could not get the faucet cartridge replaced no matter how hard they tried. Our only complaint was that they left deep visible scratches/gouges in the small bezel under the faucet handle from holding it with their pliers. read more

We had a Major Plumbing back up problem and it was urgent. I called at 930am and they came at 11am. Great Job and reasonable. My go to Plumber from now on. Thank You, Jarvin and Kevin read more

Very prompt. Great advice and efficient input to eliminate the toilet overflowing issue and to check for leaks in the kitchen sink. Definitely would use them again. Thank you. read more

This project was 2 water heaters replacement. Prompt cost estimate and reasonable price. Timely installation. A few issues during the installation (one unit arrived damaged and had to be replaced), but all considered, uneventful (as it should always be but often is not...). Left the area spotless clean. read more

I called fast response plumbing and got Jarvin. They were prompt and efficient. They seemed very trustworthy. I had a few other plumbers out that I felt gave me some wrong information on what needed to be fixed. The price was fair. I didn't feel like they were try to rip me off. I would totally use them again. They were great! read more

Fast Response has come through for same day service 2x for me now. The first time I ended up cancelling because the toilet unclogged. But this second time, I message them through Yelp at 1am, they responded at 7am, made an appointment at 8am. Arrival window of 10am-12pm, and Tim showed up right at 11am. It's in the name, "Rapid Response" ... super fair pricing especially for Sunday emergency service. (This was an emergency for us, 2 women one apartment bathroom) Keep these guys number saved in your phone. Truly grateful! Thank you Tim! read more

Called Fast Response for a clogged kitchen sink drain and faucet washer repair. Appreciated their prompt arrival at the beginning of the service window, how courteous the technicians were, how efficiently they provided the service, and the very reasonable service charge. Not a dime over the estimate! Can highly recommend them based on their professional service today, and will not hesitate calling them again. Thank you! read more

Esvin came out to look at a leak at my San Francisco condo in Russian Hill. He was great. Professional, knowledgeable, and pragmatic.

Eszin and his helper were fantastic. We had been trying to figure out where an odor was coming from that would appear and disappear, and they were determined to find the source. They cleaned the P-trap, replaced the toilet's wax ring, and cleaned out the shower drain. In the end, we discovered what was likely the culprit--an unused drain pipe from an old all-in-one washer/dryer that had been removed years ago. When they cut into the pipe... wow, was it smelly! They capped it off, and we're hopeful that solved the problem. They were thorough, professional, and persistent in tracking down the issue. Best of all, their charge was very reasonable considering everything they did. I highly recommend Eszin and his team! read more

Fast response came out quickly same day, which was great. They sent a tech who identified a sewer issue and recommended hydro jetting and they running a camera through the line to confirm it was clean. $600 plus $200, which I paid. In hindsight, $200 to run a camera through the line feels a bit excessive. I honestly didn't know this was something that should be done occasionally- it's been at least 20 years, probably more. There was a lot of back up and the tech got everything out. He was a tiny bit grumpy with my tenants, which was wasn't great. Also, which i understand was not his fault at all, just kind of gross and embarrassing, when they do the flush all the water and gook comes out 'unfiltered' into the street. Since we live on a long street, that means that old sewer material was just flowing down the gutter from the house. read more

I've called upon Fast Response Plumbing a number of times now for both my residence, as well as a rental unit I own in San Bruno. They have fixed a dripping bathroom sink faucet, replaced the internal mechanism for a bathtub drain, and cleaned out grease buildup in a kitchen sink pipe. Additionally they worked their magic in unbelievable time when my hot water heater tank unexpectedly died the day before I had house guests arriving from out-of-town - they were able to obtain and install a replacement for me THE SAME DAY! I have appliance warranty coverage, who sent a Rep out to review the situation but they were not able to schedule anyone for almost two weeks out, yet Fast Response got the job completed the same day -- and for several hundred dollars less than the appliance coverage referral company had quoted me. The guys I've talked to have always been friendly and informative as well. read more

I called because I tried to replace the inside of my toilet tank on my own, followed the directions and it was still leaking from the gasket. The tech came out and was able to stop the leak for me. Now happy I have a working toilet! read more

The project was to replace about 20 feet of underground water pipe from the sidewalk to the building and about 30 feet of water pipe inside the building. Happy with the communication, the bid, and the work for the project. Thanks. read more

These guys arrived quickly and they fixed our toliet fast and at a great price. Definitely recommend!

I've been using Fast Response Plumbing for a few years. They have done excellent work on a variety of small & large jobs. The jobs range from installing water supply lines 20+ feet frm street to inside plumbing; to minor drain cleaning to major drain cleaning. The quality of their work keeps me as a returning customer. Their prices are usually lower than any other large plumbing outfit. Joe, the owner finds & keeps quality, efficient personnel. Lastly, their name is not just words. When you don't have any water or too much or it's not draining , it's Important to have a Fast Response! read more

I've used Fast Response Plumbing a few times now. And I'll keep coming back. They are always fair in their pricing, quick to respond and professional. read more

Very trustworthy! Did a great job replacing my toilet at a reasonable price. Will use again

Oh, I thought I had found a plumber I could use for the apartments I managed bc my first experiences were great. Maybe I should have asked for those specific plumbers that came last time who did a great job!This time I had a different one-Rafael M. The guy proceeded to tell me on the phone in front of my tenant about "liability"issues due to a wobbly toilet if a bigger guy sits on it and falls off, blah, blah, blah. He was saying he had to open up the ceiling in the downstairs apt to access the pipes, etc.!!! That he needed 2 men and much more time. He said he would email the estimate! I was upset and told my tenant changing out this toilet seems to have become a big headache and this new tenant didn't like the 3 rust spots left behind by the old tenant when the cleaning lady dropped a hairpin in there and it stayed there a week(moving out cleaning) and rusted. We picked out the hairpin so I know it was that. The new tenant said it was slow to flush too. So I was going to change the toilet out for him. The plumber gave an estimate of $1750. to install ONE toilet!!! And I already bought 150.00 toilet and kit so that didn't include those items even! Like WTH- THAT didn't sound right to me at all! I asked other professionals and they said I was being scammed! Besides saying liability reasons, Rafael also said he never saw anyone install a toilet like this before and it must be a handyman. Well, that toilet has been working all along for the past 6-7 years fine without issues and now all this?! Come to find out, as I sent someone else to install the toilet, it was all bogus! The plumber that came did not even lift the toilet off, so how in the world did he know he needed to go to the bottom floor ceiling?! The flush was occasionally slow bc the pipe went down and had a right angle so depending on the amount being flushed it could bottleneck a bit, but no big deal. But this plumber even said how would he know anything, if he didn't even lift off the toilet? And the toilet was not wobbly before it was even tightened down recently when we were looking at it to determine what toilet we will get. I responded to Fast Responses estimate email that there is NO WAY I will be paying 1750. for installing ONE toilet! And they said that estimate does NOT include the ceiling hole that I will have to fix after on my own!!! So I'm looking at a 2-3k plus thousand install for this project?! I told him sorry that tenant will have to stick with the old toilet for that much! Sheesh! Anyway, I got someone else who installed the toilet and it is fine! With the angle issues, we got a better toilet that assisted and had a strong and more powerful flush and this solved that problem ( just in case any of you have that issue on older buildings maybe)! I was really disappointed this time and like I said I called them anytime I had an issue and the other guys were great! I didn't appreciate the plumber talking in front of my tenant when I'm hiring them and would be the one paying for the bill and the property manager! I don't need my tenant to know the inaccurate details that made the situation look worse than it really was! And at least I was smart enough and have done this job long enough to know complete BS when I hear it as I have done enough repairs and home improvement jobs so have experience! Anyway, toilet is done and working fine and a LOT cheaper by over 1500. plus dollars! I really don't appreciate being gouged and this is a heads up to Yelpers and customers if it sounds fishy or not right, to get other estimates! And don't get complacent with one company and blindly trust them! Really disappointed...smh! They have lost a lot of business from me with the apartments I manage. I do want to say that the owner did respond to my email and stated he would come look at it and try to solve the problem, so at least he was good for that! It may not be his fault as he is the owner and sometimes you have no control on what your employees may do, but still the ultimate responsibility does lie with the business owner- good or bad. read more

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They are professional and respond quickly. They worked around my time, and communicated well. My water pressure problem is quite complicated, and they came in multiple times and tried multiple ways to figure out the issues. They communicate well with our property manager and finally changed the pipes and perfectly solved my problem. Highly recommend it. read more

These guys were responsive and great to work with! I called and was able to schedule an appointment within 2 days, though they could have come sooner. They quickly snaked our slow drains that I hadn't been able to do myself. Our tech also helped explain the dishwasher issue, and clarified what questions I would need to ask for when I get an appliance repair person, which I really appreciated. Will absolutely use them again next time I need a plumber! read more

Great service taking care of our clogged kitchen sink, quick and easy, as well as comprehensive - caught and fixed a problem we didn't know we had. read more

Excellent: on time, efficient, courteous. Highly recommended. 30 years of 'stuff' cleared from kitchen drain in 15 minutes!

These folks are THE BEST! They go the extra mile to bring excellent service in those times of sudden plumbing stress. (We were out of town when our tenant's toilet clogged and one phone call took all our stress away same day). They are reasonably-priced, and yes, respond rapidly. Thanks, team! read more

Fast Response truly is fast! Called and Ian at our place the next day (not urgent). Very professional and took care of installing a new bib for our garage hose. Tx guys! read more

Came same day to replace a leaky faucet after I got ghosted by someone else, even though I only reached out around 2 PM. The folks who arrived were helpful, friendly, and efficient. Ended up costing $10 less than the ghost had quoted, too! read more

I had a sewer drain pipe clog that has been a chronic issue. Roots have gotten into the pipe (old house in the Sunset neighborhood) over the years. Yefrin showed up on time, diagnosed the issue, and helped temporarily resolve the issue with hydro-jetting. I write "temporarily" as the sewer drain pipe will need to be removed and replaced in the near future since the roots will continue to clog the pipe if it is not replaced. Yefrin was courteous and professional. I have no plumbing training, but I opine that Yefrin is highly competent. read more

Worked with Fast Response twice now. Their response was, in fact, fast! Friendly technician, professional service, great value, easy invoice delivery/payment. Recommended. read more

Benjamin Franklin plumbing came and wanted $1000. Fast response plumbing came reviewed what I thought was the issue and resolved it with a wrench and some testing. They charge me $150. The most honest workmen I've met. I wouldn't call Benjamin Franklin if you paid me. read more

reasonably priced video camera sewer line inspection and expert, patient technician explaining what I was seeing on the camera.

We've been using this plumbing company for over 10 years, and they've never let us down. Once again, they did a fantastic job fixing a toilet (and kitchen faucet) issue - quick, efficient, and done right the first time. This was also our first time meeting the owner and it just reinforced why we keep coming back. Joseph was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. You can tell this team takes pride in their work and truly cares about their customers. Highly recommend! read more

just called them around 930 am, they arrived by 1230pm same day, fixed the problem ( it was narly) within 30 mins, super professional , will recommend and will use again, thank you read more

Great experience with this establishment! Called in the morning to have my water heater repaired. Edwin showed up in two hours, checked the burner and determined that we need a new burner and immediately called his distributers to check the warranty and used it to get me the part covered under warranty and charge me a fair labor price. Very professional, knowledgeable and efficient. They will be my go to plumbing company moving forward. read more

My garbage disposal started leaking. Explained the project well at 7:30pm, arrived the next morning 11am and had a good price overall!

I had a great experience with Fast Response, Plumbing. They were very responsive. Was able to fit me in an appointment in a reasonable and quick timeframe. The contractors that came out to look at the plumbing of a five unit building that I am representing my buyer on was very helpful with all the questions we had and gave my buyer confidence to move forward with the sale. Happy overall with my experience. Shout out to Jarvin and Kevin for being so awesome and helpful. read more